La stew It is an emblematic dish Asturias, region of north de Spain. Hence it is commonly known as Asturian bean stew. Due to its great diffusion throughout the rest of the Iberian Peninsula, this dish is one of the most popular recipes of Spanish gastronomy. Although it is an affordable and cheap dish, the homemade bean stew It takes a long preparation. For this reason, there are many who resort to stew in a can. Once again, the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) gives us a cable with the analysis of the best canned bean stew Do you want to know what it is? Keep reading!
Canned or homemade? What is better?
In cold weather, nothing feels better than this Asturian dish. However, its long elaboration time combined with the dizziness of our day to day causes us to leave it for another time. This is something that can fix a stew in a can. All we have to do is heat it up. However, there is some controversy about the suitability of the Reserve cans due to the presence of preservatives and high levels of salt. In this article of Vitonic explain the differences between one option or another.
Like everything, it is always better to make the dishes yourself. First of all, because the flavor it's not the same. Second, because we have the freedom to choose the ingredients we want. Thus, we can choose more options healthy at the same time as our taste. And lastly, because homemade dishes they do not need preservatives. Although it is also worth noting that Spain all preservatives are completely payments. However, one of the indisputable advantages of preserved cans is their comfort. In addition, the organoleptic qualities are quite successful in some cases.
Thus, when we want to resort to this option we must choose best. And the OCU has done the work for all of us. Thus, she has carried out a Insights de 22 stews in cans. Next, we tell you the results and what aspects have been fixed.
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The best canned bean stew according to the OCU
One of the aspects that the organization has taken into account has been the nutritional quality. The OCU highlights the stew as a nutritious and protein dish and ensures that the preserved cans maintain this feature. Instead, regarding the fiber amount we must be more attentive, since it varies a lot depending on the brand. They also look at the fat level, saturated, sugar y salt. In general, all levels are acceptable except for salt, in which there are exceptions.
Beans have many properties: they have a high protein content (22 g/100 g) and very little fat. They contain a large amount of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc; however, the use of these minerals is reduced by the existence of anti-nutritive factors (phytic acid, tannins, etc.) that are destroyed by heat. As for its vitamin content, some B vitamins stand out: thiamin, vitamin B6 and folic acid. OCU
The winner has been Fabada Asturiana de Eroski with a price of 2,41 euros per kilo. You got a pretty high score. 75 points out of 100. It is followed by distribution brand de To field, with Asturian Fabada Auchan with only one point less than the previous (74 points). Its price is 2,23 euros per kilo. The Asturian Fabada Save more is also very close to 72 points out of 100 or with a price de 2,18 euros per kilo.
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The three brands that occupy the podium are some of those that have a lower price. Eg Fabada Asturiana de Wheelbarrow It has a much higher price 3,82 euros per kilo, and your score is lower, 70 points. You already have where to choose, now you just have to try them and see Which one convinces you more? But, little by little, we already know what they say about the stew...
