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Action on Salt is calling for mandatory salt reduction targets after its latest research found that some slices of bread are saltier than a bag of crisps.

Action on Salt is calling for mandatory salt reduction targets.

Action on Salt is calling for mandatory salt reduction targets.

Action on Salt is calling for mandatory salt reduction targets.

A bag of ready salted crisps contains 0.34g of salt. A survey found three in four pre-packaged loaves contained as much or more salt per slice compared to the entire crisp bag.

Most supermarket-bought bread contains as much salt in a single slice as an entire packet of ready salted crisps, health campaigners have warned.

Action on Salt is calling for mandatory salt reduction targets.