He milk consumption in Spain It has been on a downward trend for years, although the Spanish continue to be one of the main consumers of milk in the European Union. On average, Spanish citizens drink 65 liters of milk each year, ten less than just a decade ago. Of all the types of milk that exist, the Spanish They prefer semi-skimmeda, to the detriment of whole and skimmed.
The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has carried out a extensive study to determine what is the best milk, if what is sold in supermarkets is of good quality and what are the prices for this drink coveted by the Spanish. For it, has analyzed milk from 37 brands and has concentrated on whole milk, since according to experts it is the more complete from a nutritional point of view.
Of the 37 brands analyzed, 11 are considered by the organization as very good quality. To determine which ones stand out above the others, a group of 5 expert technical judges in milk has tested them and to carry out their conclusions they have been based on the color, homogeneity, smell, flavor, body and persistence of each product.
The best milks, according to the OCU
Of all the milk that has passed the OCU filter, the best is the one sold The Good Shepherd, whose factories are located in Cantabria. The study highlights its good qualityare excellent nutritional contribution and the gusto what’s wrong with it. The only con that stands out about this brand’s product is that the labeling does not include a way to contact the manufacturer. To enjoy it, consumers must pay 1.25 for each liter of milk.
Another of the milks that the OCU highlights is that of the brand churchoriginally from Burgos, and highlights its nutritional contributionthe raw material quality and his flavor. On the negative side, the study highlights that its labeling can be improved and that it does not have the Nutriscore rating system, the use of which by food companies is voluntary. In this case, its price is 1.08 a liter.
Value for money
Now that inflation is weakening the economy of Spanish households, the price of the food in their shopping baskets is essential. In just over two years, milk has experienced a price increase that exceeds 50%. Furthermore, the OCU highlights the price difference that exists between branded milk and private label milk. Of the cheapest milks sold in supermarkets, the study highlights three for their good value for money: at from Auchanat from Mercadona and its white label Hacendado and that of Carrefourwhich range from 0.91 euros per liter.
The OCU also emphasizes in its study that quality of milk sold in Spain has improved compared to last year, when added water, cheese whey, reconstructed milk powder and serious hygiene problems were found in several products.
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