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Öko-Test finds pesticide residues in conventional vegetable broths
A laboratory study by Öko-Test on 27 different vegetable broths and bouillons has revealed significant quality differences between organic and conventional products. All 17 organic products tested achieved a rating of at least 'good'.
In contrast, the conventional products performed poorly, with only two receiving a 'good' rating and five receiving 'unsatisfactory' or 'insufficient' marks. A major issue identified was the presence of pesticide residues in almost all conventional varieties. Notably, the Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd private label 'Le Gusto Klare Gemüsebrühe' was found to contain four different types of pesticide traces.
Furthermore, the test identified traces of Clothianidin in two products, a pesticide that has not been authorized for use in the European Union for several years. High salt content and sugar additives were also noted as factors in lower-quality products. The top-performing products were Knorr Bio Gemüse-Bouillon, which had the highest vegetable content at 32.5 percent, and Rewe Bio Gemüsebrühe, both receiving 'very good' ratings.
Entities
Aldi · European Union · Knorr · Rewe · Öko-Test
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Knorr Bio Gemüse-Bouillon and Rewe Bio Gemüsebrühe with 20 percent vegetables both received 'very good' ratings. www.moin.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Five conventional products received ratings of 'unsatisfactory' or 'insufficient'. www.moin.de · www.derwesten.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd's private label 'Le Gusto Klare Gemüsebrühe' contained four different pesticide traces.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two broths contained traces of Clothianidin, a pesticide that has not been authorized in the EU for several years. www.moin.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Öko-Test laboratory tested 27 dry vegetable broths and bouillons from organic supermarkets, discounters, and drugstores. www.moin.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] All 17 organic broths tested achieved a rating of at least 'good'. www.moin.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Knorr Bio Gemüse-Bouillon had the highest vegetable content at 32.5 percent. www.moin.de · www.derwesten.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Almost all conventional vegetable broths contained at least one, and often multiple, pesticide residues.