In recent years, the request for minestrons and frozen soups has increased significantly, thanks to the need to always have practical and fast meals available to prepare. The wide range of available recipes and types made them a precious ally for anyone looking for a balanced diet without dedicating too much time to the stove. Among the numerous alternatives on the market, what are distinguished by quality?
To answer this question, Altroconsumo conducted tests on 11 frozen minestrons among the most popular in Italyevaluating the characteristics according to rather rigorous criteria.
How the test was conducted
The analysis took into consideration multiple aspects, starting from verification of labelswhich allows you to control the completeness and correctness of the information shown, including the origin of the vegetables used.
Subsequently, the soups were analyzed in the laboratory. At this stage, experts have compared the actual weight of the vegetables present in the packaging with that declared on the labels, and then analyzed the composition and check the percentage of each ingredient to ascertain its nutritional balance.
A decisive part of the analysis concerned the “Filth test“, Aimed at detecting the presence of impurities and/or foreign bodies in the products. Furthermore, the Pesticide residues: the analysis considered over 400 substances To verify compliance with the limits established by European legislation and guarantee food safety.
The investigation also included gods microbiological checkswith particular attention to those microorganisms that take on the function of hygiene and conservation indicators, as well as the Possible presence of pathogens such as Listeria and Salmonella.
Finally, the soups were prepared following the instructions shown on the packaging and subjected to a taste by a jury of experts. The test was conducted “blind”, without revealing the brands of the products, and evaluated parameters such as aroma, consistency, visual aspect and flavor.
Each phase of analysis has had a specific weight in the overall judgment: the 10% of the score was assigned to the clarity of the label and the packaging, while the 40% It has been attributed to both laboratory tests and tasting.
The ranking of the best frozen soups
Below, the list of soups assessed, with their respective scores and qualitative judgment:
For a limited period, the complete results of the test can be consulted for free on the Altroconsumo website, where it is possible to deepen the details relating to each analyzed minestrone.
