In the test that Altroconsumo dedicated to wholemeal rusks there is a clear winner, and it bears the signature of Germinal Bio. The Buoni per Natura Integrali closes the analysis with 87 points out of 100, the rating “very good” and a recognition that no other competitor can exhibit, that of Best Composition. For a quality wholemeal slice to put on the table for breakfast, this is the name to mark on your shopping list. The first pursuers, moreover, stop five points lower.
A test on over one hundred rusks
The consumer association’s investigation sifted through over 100 rusks on sale in Italian supermarkets, including classic, wholemeal and delicious: there are more than 30 wholemeal biscuits. The ingredients and nutritional values reported on the label came under the scrutiny. The score, from 0 to 100, is based on the Nutri-Score system, whereby sugars, salt, saturated fats and calories lower it while fiber and proteins push it up. On the recipe front, additives and ultra-processed ingredients count, from flavorings to sugar syrups to added fibre. The verdict is severe: among the wholemeal products, just five products earned the “very good” rating.
Because Germinal Bio Buoni per Natura is ahead of everyone else
First place is due to a composition that Altroconsumo judges to be the best in the category. We are talking about an organic product, built on quality ingredients, which represents the most suitable option for those who demand the maximum in terms of nutrition.
It still remains an ultra-processed product
Even the leaders, it must be said, do not escape a limit that concerns the entire category. Wholemeal rusks beat the classic versions thanks to the extra fiber guaranteed by wholemeal flour, while remaining an ultra-processed food, given that industrial production goes through several processing phases and involves the addition of sugars, fats and, often, additives. For a truly healthy breakfast, it is best to alternate them with more natural solutions, such as homemade wholemeal bread, wholemeal oat flakes or fresh fruit combined with a little dried fruit. Varying the menu and knowing what ends up on your plate remains, even in the morning, the wisest choice for your well-being.
The complete ranking
This is the complete ranking drawn up by Altroconsumo, from first to last position.
- Germinal Bio Good for Nature Wholemeal – 87/100 – Very good (Best Composition)
- Colussi Fette 100% Wholemeal with Oat Flakes – 82/100 – Very good
- Esselunga Equilibrio 72 Wholemeal Rusks – 82/100 – Very good
- Delverde Granfetta with Wholemeal Flour – 82/100 – Very good
- FibreXtra Measurement – 80/100 – Very Good
- Brioche Pasquier Wholemeal Spelled Rusks – 76/100 – Good
- Certossa (Lidl) Rusks with Wholemeal Flour – 75/100 – Good
- Flavors & Pleasures Wholemeal Spelled Rusks – 74/100 – Good
- Germinal Bio Spelled Rusks – 73/100 – Good
- YukyBio Sourdough Organic Wholemeal Rusks – 71/100 – Good
- YukyBio Organic Sourdough Rusks with Wholemeal Buckwheat – 67/100 – Good
- Coop Wholemeal Rusks – 65/100 – Good
- Mulino Bianco Wholemeal Slices – 60/100 – Good
- Manusol (MD) Wholemeal Rusks – 59/100 – Acceptable
- Selex Rusks with Whole Wheat Flour – 59/100 – Acceptable
- Tre Mulini (Eurospin) Wholemeal Rusks – 59/100 – Acceptable
- Carrefour Original Wholemeal Rusks – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Coop Thin Wholemeal Slices with Stone Ground Wholemeal Flour and Linseed – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Grissinbon Organic Wholemeal Fresh Biscuits – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Grissinbon Lefreschebiscottate Wholemeal – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Hyper Wholemeal Rusks – 58/100 – Acceptable
- PAM Panorama Wholemeal Rusks – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Vivi Verde Bio (Coop) Organic Rusks with Barley Malt and Type 2 Flour – 57/100 – Acceptable
- Organic (MD) Organic Wholemeal Rusks – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Carrefour Organic Wholemeal Rusks – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Conad Wholemeal Rusks – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Esselunga Bio 36 Wholemeal Rusks – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Il Viaggiator Goloso Wholemeal Rusks Il Biologico – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Il Viaggiator Goloso Rusks Le Brune – 55/100 – Acceptable
- Gentilini Wholemeal Rusks – 53/100 – Acceptable
- Brioche Pasquier Wholemeal Toasted Slices – 50/100 – Acceptable
- Galbusera BelleBuone 5 Breakfasts Poppy Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds – 48/100 – Acceptable
