The Christmas log is one of the most complex desserts to make, especially if you want to compete with the works of art and other culinary creations of professionals. Due to lack of time or experience, we often opt for a Christmas log sold in supermarkets. Unfortunately, we often find ourselves faced with a list of harmful ingredients. Christmas is full of artifice, but let’s be careful not to find any on the plate. Here are some ideas for a successful purchase.
Analyze the label
Favoring logs with the shortest list of ingredients and with the fewest “barbaric” or “very scientific” names is one solution. 60 Million Consumers assures that if the logs sold in supermarkets are cheaper, their composition suffers the consequences. “Vegetable copra fat, anhydrous milk fat, bovine gelatin powder, glucose fructose syrup… Added to this are countless additives such as thickeners, gelling agents, stabilizers and other emulsifiers,” lists 60 Million Consumers.
However, there are negative effects from these ingredients. Copra vegetable fat can lead to depression and the additives increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Beware of prices that are too low
Low-cost industrial logs contain chemical and ultra-processed ingredients. However, numerous studies suggest a link between ultra-processed foods and several health risks (obesity, cardiovascular diseases). Furthermore, as the magazine points out, we “know almost nothing about possible cocktail effects between these molecules. »
This Christmas, try to opt for organic logs sold in supermarkets or continue to analyze the labels before banning low-cost products. Indeed, a low-cost product can be excellent. The champagne with the best value for money according to 60 million consumers costs less than 30 euros.
If you have time, don’t hesitate to prepare your log, with family or friends to create a convivial occasion, sharing the work (or the pleasure), while ensuring the composition of your log.
