5 macadamia nut evaluation reports: three squirrels, herbs are safe and delicious! The speed reading version of the comprehensive ranking of macadamia nuts is high in unsaturated fatty acids, three squirrels, herbs are the freshest, so what is the actual content of beneficial unsaturated fatty acids in 5 creamy macadamia nuts? Since macadamia nuts are so good, can you eat more? Consumers are advised to consume no more than 5 macadamia nuts at a time. So, what is the measured freshness of the oil and fat of the 5 macadamia nuts? Is the best shop the most "salty", and the 5 macadamia nuts with the high sodium content of the 5 macadamia nuts? Who are the friends of people with high blood pressure? How high is the sugar content of the macadamia nuts that taste sweet and delicious? Subjective tasting: Qiaqia is the biggest, and it is tide to come to Yifen! Taste rankings

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<h1>Speed reading version</h1>

Overall Score:

Three squirrels first

Nutritional Composition Index Assessment:

Three squirrels and Laifen macadamia nuts have the highest content of unsaturated fatty acids, high sodium in the good shop, and high sugar content in Qiaqia

Safety index evaluation:

The peroxide values are all in the national standard, and only three squirrels and herb flavor have not been detected

90 tasting officers across the country subjectively tried:

Three squirrels taste best

Consumer Reports recommends:

Comments: Taste and nutrition are online, cost-effective. The milk fragrance fills the mouth, full of appetite and appetite at the same time can prolong the feeling of fullness, do not be too happy! Fat is "good" fat, but it is also unambiguously high, and eating indiscriminately has properly ruined the fat reduction party's three-day sweating practice. Or the old saying, eating less can reduce fat, eating more will increase fat.

In the nut world, there is a clear stream, its appearance is very different, crispy and smooth, the taste has a unique milk feeling, attracting countless foodies to "bend the waist", it is known as the "queen of dried fruit", the macadamia nut.

Macadamia nuts can become the resident Internet celebrity in the nut industry, not only because of its rich and delicate taste, but also because of its high nutritional value. Macadamia nuts are known for their crisp flesh, creamy flavor, and are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin B1.

In August 2017, Consumer Report sent three brands of creamy macadamia nuts to a third-party authoritative testing agency for inspection of three brands of creamy macadamia nuts, including squirrels, herb flavor, good product shop, Laiyifen and Qiaqia. The detection indexes include sodium, unsaturated fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, total sugars four nutritional indicators and safety indicators peroxide values.

In addition, Consumer Reports selected 90 tasters from across the country to evaluate 172 packs of macadamia nuts.

How fresh is the oil of the 5 macadamia nuts? What are the benefits of unsaturated fatty acids in macadamia nuts? Which brand of macadamia nuts offers the best value for money?

<h1>Overall rankings</h1>

The comprehensive evaluation results show that the three squirrels are unanimously praised in terms of taste, nutrition and cost performance; Laiyifen performs equally well in nutrition and cost performance, but its taste is not friendly enough, but it still ranks second.

And the taste of the good shop is not bad and the nutritional indicators are not prominent; Qiaqia has the lowest cost performance, and they are ranked at the bottom of the comprehensive ranking.

<h1>Macadamia nuts are high in unsaturated fatty acids, and three squirrels and herbs are the freshest</h1>

Nuts are a high nutritional value of food, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, has been selected by the United States "Time" magazine as one of the "top ten best healthy food".

The results of the study in the journal Agricultural Research and Applications (No. 4, 2013) show that the nutritional composition of macadamia nuts is mainly crude fat, most of which are unsaturated fatty acids, with the highest oleic acid content of 49.24%.

An article published in the Journal of Grain, Oil and Food Science and Technology (No. 11, 2003) mentions that oleic acid can raise high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ("good" cholesterol) while lowering blood cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ("bad" cholesterol).

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) assessed that there was a correlation between eating macadamia nuts and a reduced risk of coronary heart disease. Consuming 1.5 g (about 1-2) macadamia nuts per day as part of a low-saturated fat diet may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease while ensuring that saturated fat or caloric intake does not increase.

<h1>So, what is the actual content of beneficial unsaturated fatty acids in the 5 creamy macadamia nuts? </h1>

The test results showed that overall, there was little difference in the total fat content of the 5 brands of macadamia nuts. The proportion of 5 nut unsaturated fatty acids is 82% to 84%, which is much higher than that of saturated fatty acids.

Among them, three squirrels and Laifen macadamia nuts have the highest content of unsaturated fatty acids. (Figure 2)

<h1>Since macadamia nuts are so good, can you eat more? </h1>

It is important to note that any food has a reasonable intake, and excessive intake increases the risk. Although the oil of macadamia nuts is dominated by unsaturated fatty acids, the fat content is still high. If it is consumed in large quantities for a long time, it is likely to pose a risk to the health of the body.

<h1>Consumers are advised to consume no more than 5 macadamia nuts at a time. </h1>

When tasting macadamia nuts, the 90 tasters also reported that a small number of fruits would have a "hala flavor" and were very difficult to eat, especially in the good shop and Laiyifen. This is because macadamia nuts are rich in oil, and the oil is not fresh enough, oxidative and deteriorated.

The most important indicator to evaluate the freshness of oils and fats is the peroxide value, "the peroxide value is a measure of the degree of rancidity of oils and fats, generally speaking, the higher the peroxide value, the more its rancidity is harmful." Nong Shaozhuang, a professor at the Food College of Dalian Polytechnic University, said.

In the nut national standard GB/T 22165-2008 "General Rules for Nut Fried Food", it is stipulated that the peroxide value of roasted nuts should be ≤ 0.50g/100g.

<h1>So, what is the measured freshness of the oil and fat of the 5 macadamia nuts? </h1>

The test results showed that the peroxide values of 5 brands of macadamia nuts were within the range specified by the national standard, but only three squirrels and the peroxide values of the herb flavor were not detected, and the freshness of the oil was good.

The peroxide values of Qiaqia, Laiyifen and Liangpin Shop were detected in small quantities, but there were still differences in comparison, which was more consistent with the results of subjective tasting. (Figure 3)

Consumer Report recommends that nuts be kept in sealed glass bottles or iron boxes at temperatures below 15°C to minimize contact with air and moisture. In addition, no matter how long the nuts are left there, if they have a hara flavor, it is best not to eat them.

<h1>The good shop is the most "salty", and the macadamia nuts are the most "sweet"</h1>

Table salt is the main form of sodium ingested by humans, followed by sodium salts that are widely present in foods of various animal and plant origins.

A proper low-sodium, high-potassium diet can help control high blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and some other diseases.

<h1>Are 5 macadamia nuts high in sodium? Who are the friends of people with high blood pressure? </h1>

The test results showed that the sodium content of the good shop was the highest, at 455.36mg/100g, which was 3.7 times that of the same quality. Qiaqia, Laiyifen and three squirrels have relatively low sodium content, which is more suitable for people with low sodium diets. (Figure 4)

In the subjective tasting, the tasters generally reflected that the macadamia nuts of the good shop were salty, which corroborated with the measured results.

Mr. Li, an industry insider engaged in nut production and processing, pointed out that "nuts are generally added with edible salt, white sugar, monosodium glutamate, sweeteners, flavors and fragrances in the process of processing to increase their taste and aroma. ”

The ingredient information of the 5 types of macadamia nuts shows that the 5 brands of macadamia nuts not only add common sugars such as white sugar, sweet condensed milk, etc., but also sweeteners such as cyclamate, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sodium saccharin and so on.

Artificial sweeteners are generally tens to hundreds of times sweeter than sucrose. For example, at a certain concentration, aspartame is 150-250 times sweeter than sucrose. Most artificial sweeteners are hardly converted by the human body, and people call them "calorie-free sugars."

Li Chunhong, director of the Institutional Management Department of the China Nutrition Association, said that the white sugar added to the processing of nuts will increase its total sugar content, while artificial sweeteners will not.

Therefore, the total sugar content of the 5 macadamia nuts reflects the amount of sugar added by non-artificial sweeteners and the sugar content of the nuts themselves.

<h1>How high is the sugar content of the macadamia nuts that taste sweet and delicious? </h1>

The test results showed that the total sugar content of 5 brands of macadamia nuts was not low, with an average of 5.1 grams. The largest amount of sugar added by non-artificial sweeteners was Qiaqia, which was 1.1 grams higher than the average. (Figure 5)

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that daily sugar intake should be controlled at 6 teaspoons (about 25g) per day and less than 5% of total energy.

It is worth noting that the white sugar that is subject to restriction includes monosaccharides (such as glucose, fructose) and disaccharides (such as sucrose, maltose), in addition, honey, syrups, fruit juices, and fruits are also restricted.

Therefore, daily restriction of sugar intake requires control of multiple pathways. For example, if you eat too much macadamia nuts today, then you don't have to think about drinking another bowl of dessert and nibbling on a few slices of watermelon.

<h1>Subjective tasting: Qiaqia is the biggest, and it is tide to come to Yifen! </h1>

In order to more objectively evaluate the taste of 5 brands of creamy macadamia nuts, Consumer Report recruited 90 tasters in 13 cities across the country to participate in the free tasting!

Which macadamia nut stands out in taste? You want the barrier-free reading version in the next ↓

Size: Qiaqia > lai Yifen > herb flavor> three squirrels > a good shop

Difficulty in opening: Good shop> Qiaqia> three squirrels, herbs, laifen

Heavy taste index: Good shop> herb flavor> three squirrels > qiaqia > to Yifen

<h1>Taste rankings</h1>

1. Three squirrels

Macadamia nuts

￥16.9/185g

Review keywords

The difference in size is too large, the individual color is darker, the meat taste is quite good, not sweet or salty, the taste is rich and creamy, delicate but not greasy

Comprehensive evaluation

This macadamia nut can be called the sales of three squirrels. It's not salty or sweet just right, the creamy flavor is not owed, and the aftertaste is a little sweet with the macadamia nuts themselves. Coupled with the crispy nuts, chewed and tender like white chocolate, it is a very happy thing to eat.

Judging from the fact that the n-bit tasting officer extravagantly opened the n-pack of complete macadamia nuts, the size of the macadamia nuts is the difference between cloud mud and mud! Pan Changjiang and Yao Ming's sense of immediacy?

2. Negotiate

Creamy macadamia nuts

￥29.8/200g

The largest, less laborious to peel, the creamy taste is not very strong, it is not easy to produce complete fruit, the fruit is full and round, and it is a dark horse in the nut world

Although Qiaqia's melon seeds did not show expectations, when it comes to making cashew nuts and macadamia nuts, Qiaqia's way of making nuts is still quite wild. First of all, the size is far ahead of other brands, and it is very conscientious to ensure that each one is similarly "big". Pry open the shell and you can see that the flesh inside is chubby and very tempting.

Milk flavor may be the weakness of Qiaqia, and it is absent on both products? Or is this a small freshness? This macadamia nut is also the most expensive in the whole field, and the local tycoon please make your own decision

3. Herb flavor

Macadamia nuts (creamy flavor)

￥16.8/200g

The size is uneven, the color is basically the same overall, the appearance is good, the taste is sweet, there is no feature, and the freshness is amazing

The harmony of the same shade of the shell makes people look very comfortable, and each one has a "skin color" of authentic blood. The crispness of the nuts is second only to the three squirrels, and the delicate taste has the faint fragrance of the nuts themselves. There is no excessive seasoning stir-fried herb flavor, which is actually very suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. The overall performance is decent, but it is a cost-effective choice.

The taste is mediocre, not very outstanding, and it is easy to be forgotten in the jianghu. The size is not very uniform, some large and some small, do not look like the product of the same tree?

4. Good shop

￥23.9/280g

The appearance of the shell is smooth, the fruit is small and uniform, it is a little crisp and hard, it is very easy to open, the taste of additives is more, and it is easy to dry up in summer

The opening close to 300° is the longest of all brands, and with a gentle pry, it is easy to open the shell without any pressure. The small nuts are very flavorful, and people who prefer heavy flavors will be addictive to eat.

The peeled flesh has a sticky shell phenomenon, which is easy to fall into pieces, and it does not feel so good. The additive is used a little "fiercely", and the original taste of the fruit has been lost. Although the taste is very heavy, the bad fruit that cannot be hidden is still difficult to escape the sensitive tip of the tongue of the tasting officers.

5. Laifen

￥16.9/192g

The size difference, the shell should not be opened, the tide, the taste also has the taste of oil oxidation, the most difficult to eat, the packaging is easy to store

Although the size is different, it is not particularly obvious compared to the three squirrels. In terms of packaging practicality, Laiyifen may be the biggest winner. Either the small package, or the practical sealing strip design, are quite user-friendly.

Open the bag and have a strange smell that looks like mold? The tasting officers unanimously thought that the macadamia nuts in Laifen were not fresh! It also has a feeling of being stored for too long and getting wet, which makes people eat very heart-wrenching.

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