The return to routine involves the search for healthy products that inject energy while taking care of us. For this reason, Mercadona has launched new bars of Oatmeal and dark chocolate which, however, do not convince nutritionists.
Oatmeal is an ingredient especially notable for its healthy properties, especially if it is integral. This stands out for its great contribution of fiber, which facilitates intestinal transit, as well as for its vitamins and minerals.
Dark chocolate is also a source of fiber and energywhile it is a source of antioxidants, so it seems like a good idea to combine it with oats.
With this duo of ingredients Mercadona has launched the pack of bars Farmed Dark Chocolate Oatmealto 2.35 euros the 252 gram container; that is, more than 9 euros per kilo.
Well, some expert has already analyzed this product and the result is that it doesn’t convince him too much. This is what the senior Dietetics technician @ Microbiota desdecero has stated on his Tik Tok account, wondering if there is “finally”, a healthy option.
“We go to the ingredients and, Oh surprise“The second most common is sugar,” he laments, and the third is sunflower oil. He notes that it includes 27 grams for a total of 100 grams of product.
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Indeed, in the list of ingredients the whole oat flakes laminated, with a presence of 57%, sugar, sunflower oil and dark chocolate at 8%, cocoa powder, honey, salt, molasses, raising agent and natural flavor.
The dietitian also regrets the presence of other ingredients such as honey, molasses and other aromas. “For all these reasons, for regular consumption, completely discarded”, assures the expert.
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Regarding sporting contexts, he expresses his sincere doubts that this product is “the best option”. “From my point of view, a completely dispensable product,” she concludes. Photos | Joana Costa
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