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ArticlePublic health nutrition2026

Online nutritional disclosure of alcoholic beverages in South Africa is predominantly limited to alcohol by volume, with key nutrients omitted.

Fezeka Nqobile Cokile, Molatela Keneilwe Mamabolo, Khumo Molokomme, Noxolo Sibuyi, Wantonda Mukhovha, Siphiwe Ndumiso Dlamini

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Fezeka Nqobile CokileDepartment of Physiology, https://ror.org/03rp50x72University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa.
Molatela Keneilwe MamaboloDepartment of Physiology, https://ror.org/03rp50x72University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa.
Khumo MolokommeDepartment of Physiology, https://ror.org/03rp50x72University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa.
Noxolo SibuyiDepartment of Physiology, https://ror.org/03rp50x72University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa.
Wantonda MukhovhaFaculty of Applied Sciences, Eduvos Pty Ltd, South Africa.
Siphiwe Ndumiso DlaminiDepartment of Physiology, https://ror.org/03rp50x72University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0001-8383-7866

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objectiveIn South Africa, as in many other countries, alcoholic beverages are not required to disclose nutritional information beyond alcohol by volume (ABV), limiting consumer awareness of energy and sugar intake. This study evaluated the extent of online nutritional information disclosure for alcoholic beverages in South Africa.

designA cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data collected between April and September 2025. Alcoholic beverages were identified from the top five retailers by market share. A total of 3534 unique products were classified into six categories: beers, ready-to-drink beverages (RTD), red wines, white wines, sparkling wines and rosés, and spirits. Nutritional information was extracted from official brand websites, and a disclosure score was assigned based on nutrients reported. Data were analysed using chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests.

settingSouth Africa, April-to-September 2025.

participantsN/A (product-level analysis).

resultsABV was disclosed for 83·3 % of beverages, while sugar was reported for only 33·0 % and < 3 % disclosed other nutrients or ingredient lists. Disclosure varied significantly by category (

conclusionsMost alcoholic beverages sold in South Africa predominately disclose ABV and often omit disclosure of other key nutrients. These findings underscore the need for mandatory nutritional information disclosure for alcoholic beverages to support informed consumer choices, reduce overall alcohol consumption and address alcohol-related health risks.

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Alcoholic BeveragesDisclosureFood LabelingInternetNutritive ValueAlcohol DrinkingCross-Sectional StudiesHumansSouth AfricaAlcoholic beveragesEnergy intakeIngredient listNutritional information disclosureSugar content

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