The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has decided to rule on one of the most fashionable products in recent years in Spanish refrigerators. Guacamole, given the growing demand for avocado, in order to break down the properties of this food, its composition and which of all those analyzed presents the best choice in the supermarket.
After analyzing up to 15 different brands of guacamoles (all cold storage), the OCU has drawn up a list of which are the most beneficial, as well as those that most respect the product. A report from which he has obtained that up to 6 obtain the A rating from Nutriscore, which determines that the product is totally healthy, while the rest are “a little less healthy” (B).
And it is that guacamole, since it is always made with more than 90% avocado, is a food with very low sugar content, acceptable saturated fat and salt and little protein. In addition, given its base in the fruit that gives it its name, its percentage of vegetables is very high, most of its fat comes from the avocado itself and it has an average energy value of 154 kilocalories per 100 grams.
Carrefour, El Corte Inglés and Mercadona, among the best
Analyzing all its values, and highlighting that “it provides large amounts of nutrients, fiber and other bioactive components to which it is “, among the best guacamoles for the OCU are those that serve , (with up to ) and .
Some products that oscillate between 1.59 euros of the Valencian chain and 1.99 euros of the other three firms and are marketed under private labels. Thus, while the one from Carrefour responds to the line What if? Organic bouquet, in a 200-gram tub, those of ECI do it under the signature Los cursos, in 150-gram tubs regardless of the classic or spicy version. Finally, Mercadona has always been a highly praised brand for its guacamole and in this way, Hacendado once again demonstrates another great success on its shelves.
Aldi takes the gold (green)
However, it is Aldi on this occasion who manages to position itself as . Through the Gutbio brand, the German chain achieves the best rating from the OCU thanks to its 97% avocado in the tub and only 3% other ingredients such as garlic, onion, dehydrated coriander and pepper.
With additives E300 (acidity corrector) and E330 (salt), it is considered organic food, as well as being produced in Spain. From the factories of , in Vélez-Málaga, this derivative of green gold is developed, which provides 159 kilocalories, 14.1 grams of fat, 3.1 grams of carbohydrates and 1.7 grams of protein.
Price and how to buy it
In a 250 gram tub, the Aldi price for this product is 1.99 euros (7.96 euros per kilo). A guacamole that, as usual in the German chain, can only be purchased on the company’s own physical shelves. Thus, it will be necessary to scroll to be able to enjoy this spread qualified as the best in its category.
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