Cartilage and chemistry: Roskachestvo rejected five brands of dumplings

In this article we presented five brands of dumplings that were included in the Roskachestvo anti-rating.

Dumplings “Auchan”

Experts do not recommend these dumplings because traces of antibiotics and other chemicals were found in their contents. They also contain much more fat than is limited by standards. The minced MEAT is dry and tasteless.

Advantages

• Nutritional value corresponds to declared
• Not oversalted
• More filling than dough
• The actual net weight corresponds to the declared one

Flaws

• Traces of the antibiotics oxytetracycline, benzylpenicillin and the anti-inflammatory drug ketoprofen were found
• The protein content in the filling is lower, and the fat content is higher than that established by the advanced standard of Roskachestvo
• Undeclared starch and poultry found in the ingredients
• Availability of scrap in the package
• Presence of boiled dumplings with damaged shells
• The minced meat is not juicy; lack of pleasant aroma of spices and onions

Dumplings “Grand Menu”

This brand was also included in the list of anti-leaders due to the presence of antibiotics, chemicals, and high fat content. Various veins were also found in their composition. These dumplings taste unpleasant, the minced meat is dry.

Advantages

• Not oversalted
• More filling than dough
• The actual net weight corresponds to the declared one

Flaws

• Traces of the antibiotics oxytetracycline and marbofloxacin, as well as the anti-inflammatory drugs ketoprofen and meloxicam, were found
• Undeclared carrageenan and fiber found in the composition
• The fat content in the filling is higher than established by standards
• The carbohydrate content of the product is lower than stated
• Dumplings with cracks; the presence of boiled dumplings with damaged shells
• Filling with inclusions of rough connective tissue
• Lack of pleasant taste and aroma of spices and onions; minced meat is not juicy

Dumplings “Green Line”

This brand of dumplings also made it to this list for similar reasons, but in addition to everything, they also found E. coli and starch in their composition. The dumplings also taste unpleasant, the minced meat is dry.

Advantages

• Nutritional value corresponds to declared
• Not oversalted
• Enough filling
• The actual net weight corresponds to the declared one
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Flaws

• E. coli and exceeding the norms of general contamination were detected
• Undeclared starch and collagen animal protein were found
• Dumplings with cracks; the presence of boiled dumplings with damaged shells
• Lack of pleasant taste and aroma of spices and onions; minced meat is not juicy

Dumplings “Lozhkarev”

E. coli, dry minced meat and underweight were also found in this brand of dumplings.

Advantages

• Nutritional value corresponds to declared
• Not oversalted
• More filling than dough
• The actual net weight corresponds to the declared one

Non-remains

• Escherichia coli detected
• Undeclared mechanically separated poultry , starch, carrageenan and fiber were found
• Presence of soy in the composition
• The minced meat is not juicy enough; presence of taste and smell of vegetable protein, the aroma of spices is not expressed

Dumplings “Starodvorye”

The dumplings are completely safe, but there is a discrepancy in weight and composition, the minced meat is not juicy.

Advantages

• Safe
• Nutritional value corresponds to declared
• Not oversalted
• More filling than dough
• The actual net weight corresponds to the declared one

Flaws

• Undeclared mechanically separated poultry and starch were detected
• Contains soy, animal protein and carrageenan
• Presence of boiled dumplings with damaged shell; excessively dense dough consistency
• Dumplings with a pronounced taste of vegetable protein, the aroma of spices and onions is not pronounced; minced meat is not juicy