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Tuesday, 18th March 2025 at 22:53 Spain’s consumer group, the OCU has warned that eggs are now a pricey item for consumers. OCU, a consumer group that closely monitors price trends, says category M eggs have risen an average 25,2% since April 20,24. The OCU noted that “this rise occurred only in the past two weeks”. Every month, we examine …
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According to a consumer group, the four worst chocolate brands in Spain are – CSN News
Ideal chocolate is made from 100% cocoa butter, a higher-quality and more expensive fat. Most brands, however, use other fats that are cheaper, mainly in the fillings. The quality is compromised, however. Spain’s consumer organisation (OCU), has confirmed that this strategy is used by many well-known brands. The panel of pastry experts assessed colour, glossiness, chocolate thickness, filling and taste …
Read More »Health: Spanish consumer organization warns about slimming product that contains active ingredient which may be harmful to your health – CSN News
Friday, 21 February 20, 18:17 The Spanish consumer organisation OCU reported that a slimming cream sold online contains an active ingredient similar to those found in medicines, “whose non-prescribed use can be hazardous”. It has informed the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition, Aesan, that the ingredient in question was ephedrine. Ephedrine (a natural alkaloid) is a stimulant of …
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