The experts at Stiftung Warentest regularly test a wide variety of foods. Some of them are anything but recommendable: they are full of harmful substances and have a negative effect on our health. We’ll tell you exactly what you should look for.
Ready meals, also known as ultra-processed foods, are very popular in our hectic society. These products are convenient and time-saving as they are often ready to eat immediately or can be prepared with minimal effort. However, despite their practical benefits, they pose significant health risks. Ready meals often contain high amounts of additives, salt, sugar and unhealthy fats, while important nutrients are often lost. It is therefore of great importance to be aware of the dangers of ready meals and to make more conscious decisions when choosing food.
In addition to soft drinks such as cola, the test also includes chips, ice cream, ready-made pizza, canned meals or vegetarian or vegan alternatives such as veggie schnitzel
According to Stiftung Warentest (issue 6/2024), the diseases that can be promoted by eating ready-made foods are the following:
Studies show that carcinogenic substances can be produced during the production of finished products due to heat.
The original of this article “Experts warn: You should keep your hands off these foods” comes from chip.de.