I wish Americans would stop assuming their issues are universal to the West. Excessive sugar in recipes is a specifically American problem. I grew up in Europe, and the difference is huge.
I'm in Europe and my Chinese friends thinks a lot of stuff here is too sweet.
Same in Australia.
Europe is a big place. Ever been to a Monoprix in France? It's not exactly unprocessed wilderness in there.
Thanks! I was wondering the whole thread whats going on. I dislike american food for exact that reason (and over use of fats). Not because i think its unhealthy but because growing up in central europe i am simply not used t these fatty suggary treads.