Knowing what to buy

Branded doves, are they really better than low cost ones? The comparison

Low-cost and large-scale retail trade doves, is there a difference? The comparison of 8 products sold in 2019 in supermarkets. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Low-cost […]

Denmark is the first country in the world to offer a label that shows the environmental impact of our food

The idea is to create a clear and complete environmental label that helps consumers in their daily sustainability choices Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous All […]

Ready-made puff pastry: which one and how to choose?

Ready puff pastry, a comfortable and practical product to use but also healthy? Let's find out what are the ingredients present in the bases to prepare savory and sweet pies and what to pay attention to on the label to make a more informed shopping. Don't […]

Breakfast cereals: glyphosate present in all samples reviewed by the EWG

Traces of glyphosate in all samples of products made with traditionally grown oats and analyzed. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Still […]

Dyes, percentage of candied fruit, weight: the doves of the supermarket in comparison. Tips for choosing the best one

What to watch out for when buying a dove? Useful advice on this is given by the Lifebuoy which compared 7 well-known brands Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Easter […]

Icicles: which ones and how to choose

Summer: time for icicles! Fresh and sweet, they help us face the heat on the beach, in the city or anywhere else. Also very popular with children and most of the time fruity. But what ingredients are they made with? And how to choose them best? Don't […]

Bananas contaminated with pesticides. The best and worst brands according to a new test

Pesticides can penetrate the peel of bananas and reach the fruit. Here are the results of a test that sampled 16 Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous One […]

Why is it important to put eggs in water before consuming them?

Here is a very simple trick to put into practice to check the freshness of the eggs before consuming them Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Here […]

Spelled pasta and biscuits: the test reveals that 1 product out of 5 is "cut" with wheat

In some products, spelled is mixed with a certain percentage of wheat. This is what was discovered by a survey conducted in Germany Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Spelled-based […]

Fermented milk: the largest production plant in the world is about to open in Denmark, without cows

It is like cow's milk, but it is produced thanks to the action of yeasts (and without the cows): thus an Israeli start-up, which now also arrives in Europe, creates a more sustainable and ethical fermented milk Don't […]

Olive oil that is not really extra virgin: antitrust intervention requested for unfair commercial practice

The situation of some brands of extra virgin olive oil resulting from a test only "virgin" oils was reported to the antitrust Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Surely […]

The test that reveals what's behind the smoked salmon we buy at the supermarket

Many of us consume smoked salmon every week, and it is precisely on this product that a new test has focused that compared 20 brands of which only one was truly recommendable. Öko-Test […]

Aluminum-free roll-on deodorants: do they really work? The best and worst brands, according to the German test

A new test compared 52 aluminum-free deodorants to evaluate their efficacy and safety. Some contain controversial substances Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous When […]

What's in your dandruff shampoo? The test discovers skin irritants. Among the worst Head & Shoulders

A test compared 50 anti-dandruff shampoos, finding pollutants or harmful to health inside most of them Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Anti-dandruff […]

No more guaranteed minimum wages and ethical work to produce the Kit Kat, Nestlè abandons Fairtrade

After a decade of sourcing cocoa and sugar, Nestlé will no longer source from Fairtrade for its UK KitKats. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous After […]

Air fresheners can pollute your home, Air Wick botanical among the worst in the test

Air fresheners perfume the house but risk heavily polluting the indoor air. The results of a French test Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Detergents […]

Oat flakes in comparison: Almost half contain pesticides, mycotoxins or nickel. Among the worst those of Lidl

A new test shows the presence of pesticides, mycotoxins and too much nickel in oat flakes. Only organic brands are good Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Rolled […]

Sustainable fishing, can we be trusted? An investigation lifts the veil on the other side of MSC certification

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How to choose Easter eggs: the nutritionist's advice

It's time for Easter eggs, loved by children and more! Let's find out how to choose quality ones at the supermarket thanks to the advice of the nutritionist Flavio Pettirossi Don't store avocado like […]

Vegetable nut: which one and how to choose?

Vegetable nuts are too rich in salt, ranging from 50% to 70% (more than half of the nut is salt!), Moreover, monosodium glutamate is often present as a flavor enhancer. Among the ingredients we also find unsaturated vegetable fats (palm oil, rapeseed, […]

Salads in bags: Pay attention to these details on the packaging when buying them

Those who buy salad in a bag at the supermarket should pay attention to some details of the bag or present on the packaging Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous For […]

Wrinkle creams: the best and worst brands according to Altroconsumo

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Biscuits compared: which ones and how to choose?

If we enter any supermarket we are faced with large shelves full of biscuits of all kinds. But how to orient yourself in the choice? Are there better products than others and what to watch out for on the label? Don't […]

Twinings tea contains glyphosate, a company sued in the US for misleading advertising

According to the results of tests conducted by an independent laboratory, in fact, residues of glyphosate, a herbicide classified as probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization, were found in the tea samples. Don't […]

Greek yogurt: the best brands to buy in supermarkets or discount stores, according to Altroconsumo

Those who love Greek yogurt now find a lot of choice in supermarkets and discount stores. Altroconsumo compared 6 products (with 0% fat), awarding 2 brands in particular Don't store avocado like this: […]

Nougat: how to choose it and how much to eat to avoid gaining weight, according to the nutritionist

The nutritionist Pettirossi explains which ingredients must contain nougat and the right quantity to eat in order not to gain weight Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous On […]

Balsamic vinegar IGP of Modena: the best and worst brands (according to Altroconsumo)

Not all balsamic vinegar of Modena IGP is the same and it is not certain that the most expensive is always synonymous with the highest quality. Now very widespread on our table, it is found everywhere: from discount stores to gastronomy. Don't […]

Sugar Free Easter Eggs for Diabetes and Blood Sugar, But What's Inside? The opinion of the nutritionist

Does anyone with diabetes or high blood sugar have to give up the Easter egg? It's not for sure. There are some sugar-free solutions on the market. We asked the nutritionist what he thinks and if they are really suitable for those who need to […]

Shower-shampoo: controversial and allergenic substances even in those for children. Neutral Roberts and Disney BubbleBath the worst in the test

New test shows many shower shampoos contain controversial ingredients: phenoxyethanol, peg, allergenic fragrances and more Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous For […]

Vegan croissant: is it healthier than the traditional one? Here's what it really contains

At the bar, do you usually buy vegan croissants convinced that it is lighter and healthier than the traditional one? Discovering all the ingredients with which it is made, we are sure that you will change your mind Who […]

Glyphosate: in mustard there are traces of the dangerous pesticide, the German test

A test carried out on 20 tubes or cans of mustard found traces of glyphosate in most of the samples. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Let's […]

Cosmetics and products not tested on animals: all the names of cruelty free companies

Cosmetics and products not tested on animals. What are they and where can they be found? Fortunately, with the law of 11 March 2013 in Europe, the prohibition of animal testing for the ingredients of cosmetics came into force: shampoo, shower […]

Multi-purpose creams: find paraffin and traces of mineral oils. Neutrogena the worst of the test, Lidl the best

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Cocoa powder: mineral oils and too many sugars, test results. Nesquik the worst

A new German test has put some brands of cocoa powder for children under the magnifying glass and found that, in addition to an excessive sugar content, there is a risk of contamination by pollutants. The Nesquik was very bad, while only one cocoa […]

Can you recognize a quality extra virgin olive oil? How to learn to read the label (and more)

From the color of the bottles to the price, some simple tricks to buy a good extra virgin olive oil at the supermarket Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous From […]

Shampoos for colored hair: do they really work? The test finds controversial surfactants and silicones

Shampoos for colored hair are often filled with surfactants and silicones. Among the best Lavera among the worst Pantene Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Shampoos […]

Insecticides against aphids and parasites: which are the best, not dangerous for bees and humans, according to the German test

A test shows that the insecticides on the market help to eliminate aphids and other pests but can also harm beneficial insects and humans Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Ferrero launches the ice cream cone at Kinder Bueno, but what does it really contain?

Among the Ferrero summer novelties there are several ice creams, which are inspired by some well-known products of the brand. Among these is the Kinder Bueno cone, also in the "white" version. We went to look for the ingredients with which it […]

Hand creams compared: Lavera and Weleda the best, Dove and L'Oréal not recommended by the German test

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Colombe: prices vary a lot from one supermarket to another, here are the most convenient products

Altroconsumo has detected the prices of the most famous brands of doves found in supermarkets in Rome and Milan but also online, discovering how much they can vary according to type and point of sale Don't […]

Lip stick with UV filters: Watch out for titanium dioxide and other substances. Labello among the worst in the test

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Carcinogenic benzene found in some spray deodorants, the list compiled by the US laboratory

American online pharmacy Valisure found carcinogenic benzene in more than half of deodorant sprays tested and calls for FDA intervention Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Smoked salmon, which one and how to choose it? Carcinogenic preservatives also in the organic one according to the German test

How to choose smoked salmon? What to watch out for? And what does it contain? Also potentially carcinogenic substances according to the magazine OKO test which analyzed 10 products, 5 of which are organic. How […]

Iced tea: how and which one to choose

With the summer heat it is difficult to give up a good iced tea. Undoubtedly the best is the one prepared at home starting from the sachets or better still from the loose dried leaves, but sometimes it happens that you have to buy a ready-made […]

Do you know what's inside the cheeses? Beware of these ingredients on the label

Cheeses are a product that may contain polyphosphates. We pay attention to the label to choose the best (or least worst) Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Crackers compared: which ones and how to choose?

Crackers are convenient products that you can carry in your bag and consume at any time as a snack to break hunger. But how to orient yourself in the choice? Are there better products than others and what to watch out for on the label? Don't […]

Fruit yogurt: which ones and how to choose?

At breakfast or as a snack there are those who consume fruit yogurt, a fresh and light food considered healthier than sweets and snacks, for example. But is it really so? How to recognize good quality yogurt? Don't […]

Pay attention to certain types of biscuits, the tricks for choosing the "healthiest" ones and the advice of the nutritionist

Some tips for choosing the best biscuits at the supermarket paying attention to the label and nutritional table Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous For […]

The whole truth about the return of the limited edition Soldino Mulino Bianco, between false myths and full of sugars

The legendary snack of the 80s, the Soldino, is back in a limited edition. Let's find out ingredients and nutritional table Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Those […]

Iced Tea: This is the best choice according to the nutritionist

Packaged iced tea is full of sugar and low in tea. Better to prepare it at home or, at least, choose it by reading the labels carefully Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous In […]

Hair dyes: even the "natural" ones contain controversial substances. The best and worst dye brands in the test

A new test shows that some plant-based hair dyes actually contain controversial and potentially harmful ingredients as well Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Many […]

Breadsticks: which ones and how to choose?

Grissini, a convenient snack when you are away from home or instead of bread to accompany your favorite dishes. If you don't have time to prepare your own breadsticks and go to grocery stores or supermarkets to buy, you are faced with a wide variety […]

Mayonnaise: Altroconsumo's ranking with 21 brands. The best of the test is that of Lidl

Altroconsumo compared 21 brands of mayonnaise in classic, light or egg-free versions, indicating the best ones to buy Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Mayonnaise […]

Sunscreens contaminated with benzene in the US: harmless to Johnson & Johnson, dangerous according to the FDA

Consumer Reports Unveils Results Of FDA Assessment Of Benzene-Contaminated Sunscreens Showing Their Hazard Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Do […]

Dishwashing detergents: the best in the test are the ecological ones. Lidl and Aldi among the worst

A test on 40 dishwashing detergents identified irritating or polluting components, in particular rewarding ecological products Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Detergents, […]

Mosquito repellent bracelets: why you should avoid them for babies and toddlers

Mosquito repellent bracelets, are they really safe? A question that we have all certainly asked ourselves at least once. We explain why it would be better not to let the little ones wear them Don't […]

Electric toothbrushes: Oral-B and Philips Sonicare the best, according to the new Consumer Report analysis

A new analysis from Consumer Report examines 8 electric toothbrushes and tries to clarify when it is better to replace them for manual ones Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Is […]

Alleged organic rice scam reported by Report: all accused producers acquitted

All the defendants were acquitted in the trial for fraud in the organic sector resulting from a report service that accused them of using pesticides Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Remember […]

We tasted the cocoa spread with legumes from Alce Nero

The new Alce Nero spreadable cream has a slightly particular flavor and texture given that among the ingredients there is not only cocoa but also red beans Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Alce […]

Deodorants that contain too much aluminum. The German test

Every day we use them in one of the most delicate areas of our body, we talk about the deodorants that help us to keep the bad smell away, but at what price? German magazine Oko Test compares 27 brands to determine which products are safe and […]

Ready-made pesto alla genovese: which ones and how to choose?

Pesto. One of the typical sauces of our country, the second most consumed and loved especially on pasta. You don't always have time to prepare it at home and so you use a ready-made product. But how to orient yourself in choosing a ready-made […]

Canned tuna and packaged fish: still too much salt and little transparency on fishing conditions

A test on canned tuna and packaged fish warns of some unsustainable products or products with opaque information Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous What […]

Homogenized fruit: which ones and how to choose?

For the first tastings at the beginning of weaning mothers and fathers often choose fruit homogenized. If you don't have time to make them at home, you can find many flavors, brands and formats available in the supermarket, pharmacy or organic […]

Be careful what you drink, what's really in fruit juices (and how to choose them)

Fruit juices often contain little fruit and a lot of sugar. Here's how to choose the best products at the supermarket Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Fruit […]

Baby wipes: Hipp, Lupilu and Naty the best brands in the test (even if they pollute the same)

A new test shows that baby wipes are free from harmful substances but still remain a polluting product for the environment Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Those […]

Food fraud: fish is one of the foods most at risk, do you know what to pay attention to?

The Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of the Venezie (IZSVe) has published a video on food fraud involving fish and shellfish Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous When […]

Titanium dioxide lipgloss: L'Oréal and Maybelline among the worst lip glosses in the German test

Titanium dioxide is present as a pigment in many lipglosses according to a new test that failed almost half of the brands analyzed Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Lipgloss […]

Almost half of olive oil is not really extra virgin. Monini and Bertolli the two best

A test conducted on 15 extra virgin olive oils sold at the supermarket found that in some cases they are only "virgin" oils Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Extra […]

Easter eggs: which ones and how to choose?

Easter is coming and it is impossible to give up a good chocolate egg to eat in the company of your family or friends. But how to choose quality Easter eggs? Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Easter […]

Electric toothbrushes: This model is the best and cleans the teeth best, according to the Austrian test

A new test by the Austrian consumer magazine, Konsument, compared 9 electric toothbrushes, decreeing an overall winner Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Many […]

Comparing cheeses: which ones and how to choose

Often these are in fact cheeses made from powdered milk. Since no one would like to perceive a certain graininess since we expect a cheese to be creamy, the industry resorts to the use of polyphosphates or melting salts. The aim is to keep the […]

Dishwasher detergents, let's learn to read the labels: the list of dangerous ingredients

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Erasers: these are the best to buy in stationery, according to the new Altroconsumo test

Altroconsumo promotes all white erasers but invites you to avoid colored ones that may contain dangerous substances Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Roasted peanuts: too much salt, traces of mineral oils but no aflatoxins. Lidl among the best products of the German test

A test on roasted and salted peanuts or peanuts showed that none of the samples contained aflatoxins but mineral oils are present Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Roasted […]

Everyone can't wait to taste Ferrero Rocher and Raffaello ice creams, but what's inside?

The ingredients and nutritional table of the new Ferrero Rocher (Classic and Dark) and Raffaello ice cream sticks Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Ferrero […]

Sun creams: 73% are not fully effective or contain worrying ingredients (THE LIST)

73% of sunscreens do not work as they should. This is the alarm raised in the 11th edition of the guide on sun protection drawn up by the Environmental Working Group's (EWG), an American environmental working group that has tested the effectiveness […]

Ice cream in a pan with creams: which one and how to choose?

The summer is also, for many ice cream lovers, the season of cones, bowls and tubs to buy and enjoy at home. But what should we be careful of if we want to choose a higher quality packaged ice cream? Don't […]

Strawberry jams, test on best-selling brands reveals dangers for younger children

The new test of Il Salvagente compared 16 strawberry jams, finding 2 levels too high for children of a toxin Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Many […]

Nutella still has palm oil, but other hazelnut creams have coconut oil (and it doesn't change much)

Some spreads, excluding Nutella, have eliminated palm oil by replacing it with coconut or sunflower oil but it is not always better Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Nutella […]

Coop affiliated supermarkets sold meat, dairy products and other foods that have expired for years: 6 tons of food seized in Lazio

Blitz by the police in several supermarkets in Lazio where food that has expired for years was sold. Seized 6 tons of food Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Plastic and endocrine disruptors in Biotherm colored day cream, the results of the German test

There is a huge range of colored day creams on store shelves, but not all products are recommended. A new German test unmasks a well-known brand, which is, among other things, excessively expensive Don't […]

Pandoro: Check the labels and avoid these ingredients, the advice of the nutritionist

How to choose a quality pandoro at the supermarket, bakery or pastry shop by reading the labels and following the advice of the nutritionist Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Christmas […]

Some yogurts contain more sugar than Coke. The new study

With the exception of natural and Greek yogurts, yogurts are too full of sugar. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Too […]

KitKat, Smarties, Lion: Nestlé is "tricking you" with smaller packages (but costs increased by up to 25%)

Six Nestlé products from the Kitkat, Lion and Smarties brands are more expensive due to smaller pack fill quantities. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Six […]

The deception of light mayonnaise: diluted, full of salt and up to 330% more sugar

The NGO Foodwatch analyzed 10 brands of light mayonnaise, discovering that it is a product rich in sugar, salt and watered down Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous There […]

Wrinkle creams: which brands are the safest and which actually work? Among the worst is an L'Oréal product

A test compared 10 anti-wrinkle creams, drawing up the ranking in terms of effectiveness and presence of controversial substances Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous There […]

Panettone: all the tricks of the nutritionist to choose a quality one (and not get fat)

Do not store avocado like this: Christmas is dangerous, it is also the time for panettone, a dessert that few know how to give up. Whether it is the traditional one or revisited with chocolate chips […]

Artificial milk contaminated by 3-MCPD (LE MARCHE)

Artificial milk for babies contaminated with pollutants. Ten well-known brands of infant formula are being indicted in a test conducted by the independent Swiss monthly K-Tipp Don't store avocado like […]

Lidl is the worst supermarket to buy branded products according to this new ranking

Il Salvagente magazine has published the ranking of large-scale retail brand products. Last for the discount category (but also in terms of score considering all categories) is Lidl Don't store avocado […]