Most British adults were unaware of the recommended maximum daily salt intake when asked, according to new polling commissioned by the British Heart Foundation.
A survey of over 2000 British adults conducted by YouGov found that only 19% were able to identify the 6g per day maximum recommended by the Government, which is about a teaspoon of salt.
Salt consumption is a major contributor towards high blood pressure which is associated with around half of all heart attacks and strokes in the UK.