Although there is a wide variety of yogurts and protein desserts in Alcampo, Auchan did not have anything on its shelves with its white label. To the surprise of many, they can now be purchased at all their establishments at an affordable price.
Auchan protein shakes
The most notable product, so far, is the Protein+ protein shakes. They contribute 34 grams of protein for each can and do not contain added fats or sugars. It is positioned as the best ready-to-drink protein shake, both in terms of protein content and flavor. If compared to Mercadona, the protein difference is 14 grams in favor of Auchan.
The ingredients are quite healthy, as they contain «pasteurized skimmed milk (90.7%), milk proteins, defatted cocoa powder (1.2%), stabilizer: carrageenan, sweetener: sucralose and aromas«. That is, it does not contain added sugar and its components are adjusted to good nutrients.
As for the nutritional values, for every 100 grams of shake we find:
- Energy value: 68 calories
- Fats: 0.5 grams
- Saturated fat: 0.2 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5.2 grams
- Protein: 11.0 grams
- Salt: 0.14 grams
The sugar present is the natural one in milk, so it is not considered added sugar. It is also low in calories and contains no fat. Currently sold in flavors vanilla and chocolateAt a price of €1.38 the 330 ml bottle.
Skyr and cottage cheese Protein +
The same Protein + range also includes Skyr and granulated fresh cheese (cottage). Both are sold in yogurt format, although they can be used in different ways.
Skyr is one of the most consumed yogurts by athletes, thanks to its protein content. The new versions of Alcampo are in natural or strawberry flavor, and provide 12 grams of protein in each glass. Also low in calories and contains no fat or added sugars. Both flavors of Skyr are worth €0.74.
The new releases end with Alcampo’s cottage cheese, also known as cottage cheese or granulated fresh cheese. It is a cheese rich in protein, since it usually provides some 13 grams for every 100 grams of product. Its list of ingredients is «fresh cheese, salt and thickener“, so it is expected to be high in protein and low in calories. In addition, it has a fairly affordable price compared to the competition (only €0.99).