For some years we have been wondering about the genuineness
of palm oil , used until recently by all the major brands on the market . Is it
true that this oil is harmful ? Why should it be avoided? They were many to ask
ourselves: our idea is that, before taking any kind of theory - favorable or
contrary to the assumption of palm oil - is necessary to read up thoroughly.
For this, below, we will provide you with the necessary tools that will allow
you to take a position on the subject.
Palm oil and biscuits: with or without?
Undoubtedly, biscuits without palm oil and in general bakery
products without palm oil are preferred . This ingredient, in fact, in addition
to being particularly rich in saturated fats
- it contains about five times more than other oils - has been declared
highly carcinogenic. The toxicity is released during the manufacturing process
of the product, which is subjected to very high temperatures in order to be
made suitable for large-scale food production . The serious thing is that palm oil is also used for the production of products for children , starting with
biscuits..
In recent time it has been scientifically proven, in fact,
that among the damages caused by the use of this particular vegetable oil there
is the increase in cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, to which the most
vulnerable groups of the population, including children , are more exposed .
elderly , dyslipidemic, obese , patients with previous cardiovascular problems
and hypertension . To generate pathologies of this kind would be the excess of
saturated fats supplied by products
containing palm oil , which until a few years ago represented the vast majorityof
products on supermarket shelves. Among the risks to which one undergoes by
taking on a high percentage of saturated fat is an exponential increase in:
total cholesterol, LDL, apoB and HDL cholesterol.
So why do the most popular brands use (or used) palm oil
The reasons behind the excessive use of this vegetable oil
concern, first of all, the conservation of the products in the long term.
Apparently, unlike olive oil and seed oil, palm oil would preserve the original
texture and fragrance of the biscuits for longer.and other foods in which it is
used, protecting them from sudden changes in temperature and damage caused by
possible exposure to the sun. The factor that guarantees a correct conservation
of these products is represented by saturated fats, characterized by a more
solid and dense composition than that of other vegetable oils.
A further reason why the use of palm oil is favorable to the
large market is the low costs at which it is available. Given the exploitation
of labor and the ease of cultivation of palm trees, production costs become
much lower when using this ingredient, which has been used for years despite
its known toxicity.
Finally, palm oil is completely tasteless , unlike other
ingredients - of vegetable origin or not - which can have a rather sweet taste
.
What are the brands that today produce palm oil-free biscuits
Following the scandal caused by the information media (first
of all the internet with its social networks), regarding the damage caused by
the ingestion of products made with palm oil , numerous multinationals
operating in the food sector have decided to eliminate this oil from most of
their products . To be sure of what you buy, however, we advise you to always
read - and very carefully - the table of ingredients used to make the foods you
are about to eat.
We are among the
distributors who have taken sides against the use of palm oil ,
supporting a healthy and organic diet. In fact, it is possible to find a wide
range of genuine products, such as biscuits with organic chocolate chips and
those with oatmeal and fruit, perfect for those who love to take care of
themselves without sacrificing taste .
