The best stew in 2020: summary results according to the version of the Test purchase, Roskachestvo and Roskontrol.

Beef stew has long since turned from a delicacy of the times of Napoleon into one of the main components of "hastily" dishes and there will certainly be in the kitchen of any prudent housewife. With all its wide popularity among lovers of hiking, fishing and those who simply stock up on canned food for future use, stew, however, remains completely underestimated in terms of the chemical composition and nutritional value of the product. In fairness, it should be noted that it contains a storehouse of useful elements: mood vitamin B12, zinc and, most importantly, such a vitamin-like compound as linoleic acid, known for its extensive beneficial effects on the body (regulates lipid metabolism, helps in the fight against atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease).

However, in order to get the maximum benefit and eliminate even the minimum harm from the use of canned food, you should pay utmost attention to the choice of a high-quality meat product.

The best beef stew

"Barco" - the winner of the test purchase

Braised beef under the Barco brand is made in accordance with the requirements of GOST 32125-2013. During the popular vote, it was noted that in terms of taste, the stew is significantly superior to the products of other tested samples and has a composition established according to GOST: fibrous meat pieces weighing at least 30 grams.

"Yoshkar - Olin Meat Processing Plant" is the best according to Roskachestvo and one of the favorites of the popular vote Test purchase

During the popular vote, the tasters noted the attractive appearance of the stew and its high taste, clearly indicating natural beef meat. Research by Roskachestvo confirmed the accuracy of the label Nevertheless, according to the results of the audit of the Test Purchase, inclusions of coarse connective tissue that are not provided for by the requirements of the standard were found in the beef stew of the Yoshkar-Ola meat processing plant.

Grodfood is the most meat product according to Roskachestvo

The brand's stew contains a record amount of meat: 70.4% (19.2% protein, only 3.3% fat). By external indicators, it has an appetizing appearance of juicy undigested natural meat. When removed and heated, the meat product does not break up into pieces, and the broth has a light brown color. The smell and taste of the Grodfood sample corresponds to the characteristics of a beef stew, without foreign aftertastes. In the jar there are mostly pieces weighing at least 30 grams, which fully complies with the standard.

"VkusVill" - safe, but do not meet organoleptic requirements

The amount of meat and fat in sterilized beef under the VkusVill brand is 67.4 ± 0.2% of the net weight.
The salt content in the product does not violate the standards established by GOST. Visual inspection of the heated sample reveals a brown color of the broth with the presence of protein flakes. In terms of taste, the sample does not differ in juiciness and even in appearance has a dryish consistency. However, the smell and taste in general have the characteristics of a beef stew, without foreign impurities.

"Honest product" - violations not related to product safety

Canned food sample Honest product has the characteristic qualities of beef stew. The composition and appearance correspond to the standard: meat pieces, in the structure of which the fibers are clearly traced. The ratio of the proportion of proteins and fats corresponds to GOST and the declared labeling. The product has a large amount of meat: and is 68.1 ± 0.2% of the net weight of the finished product.

In the heated state, it represents meat pieces of arbitrary shape, surrounded by a light brown broth. Actual product weight is as stated on the label.

Glavprodukt is one of the violators according to the TV program Test Purchase and Roskontrol

During the tasting, it was noted that the sample has a non-uniform color and a very soft consistency, not similar to natural meat, but at the same time it has a rather high taste. However, according to the study of the Control Purchase, chicken DNA was found in the composition of canned food Glavproduct, which indicates an unfair replacement of beef by the manufacturer with a cheaper chicken analogue. This is one of the gross violations of regulatory documents.

"Kurgan Standard" - Roskontrol does not recommend buying

The results of tasting canned food Kurgan standard indicate the high taste of the product. During the tests of the stew, signs of a natural product were noted, such as the presence of fiber and juiciness of the meat pieces. But as a result of an independent audit of the Test Purchase and Roskontrol, a number of violations were revealed.The crudest of which is the presence of unlabeled chicken meat in the sample of the tested brand.

"Our meal" - an outsider in the opinion of the popular vote Test purchase

Canned beef stew under the “Our Trapeza” brand does not meet the standard requirements and taste preferences of the tasters participating in the selection. On analysis of the sample, the inclusion of coarse connective tissue was found, indicating the use of trimmings or recycled tendons and vessels in the production.

GOST or TU?

We propose to highlight the main regulatory instructions that regulate the production of canned products.

Beef stew is produced according to two standards - GOST and TU. Most manufacturers choose the latter option. This helps to significantly save money, since it allows the addition of various food additives (soy proteins, carrageenan) to the products.

The requirements of GOST exclude the addition of substances not included in the list of the basic composition: selected beef, onions, bay leaves, salt, pepper.

According to GOST 32125-2013, it is permissible to produce stew of two categories: the highest grade and the first grade. The composition of both options is identical, but the recipe for preparation is significantly different. The premium canned food is made from lean beef with added fat. For the first grade, a fatty tenderloin is used, without additional fat added.

Criteria for choosing good canned food

• Give preference to products manufactured in accordance with GOST... The requirements of the standard exclude the addition of various food compounds, even water;
• When choosing a product category, remember that canned food of the highest and first grade have the same composition, but differ in the cooking recipe;
• Pay attention to product color. Good natural canned beef has a pale gray color with a slight pinkish tinge (unnaturally bright shades are excluded and indicate unacceptable additives);
• Best Composition: large pieces of meat with a fibrous structure that do not disintegrate when removed from the can. If the bulk falls apart into round shapeless pieces, soy proteins are most likely added to the stew;
• GOST does not allow the presence of beef stew in a can more than 10 percent of small pieces (weighing less than 30 grams each);
• Choice of containers depends on the purpose of the purchased products. Canned food made in rolled metal cans have an increased shelf life up to 3-4 years. Packaging equipped with a key-opener reduces the permissible storage period to 2 years. The advantage of a glass jar is the ability to visually inspect the contents of canned food before purchasing.

Conclusion

Summarizing the results of the research, we will single out three leaders, separately according to the version of each of the reviewers:

• "Barco" - number one according to the test purchase;
• "Yoshkar - Olin meat-packing plant" - the leader according to the results of the research of Roskachestvo;
• Grodfood is the highest quality product according to Roskachestvo.

The black list of unscrupulous manufacturers included:

• Kurgan Standard;
• "Glavprodukt".