Germans just might have to say goodbye to their famous and beloved pretzel.The European Commission is trying to ban the snack food over concerns about its high level salt contents.
The new legislation would require strict labelling on all fresh bread products in efforts to inform the public about the ingredients being used.
Germans across the country have reacted by resisting the proposal, where the issue has been front-page news in newspapers ranging from sensational tabloid Bild to conservative broadsheet Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
The baking industry worries that due to the ever intensifying pressure to reduce salt levels, companies would find themselves unable to advertise their bread products from the French baguette to the Italian focaccia as part of a healthy diet if labelling is required.
Although, the EU has firmly stated that German bakers should not be concerned and the matter is still being discussed.
Article information from Agence France-Presse (AFP).
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