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The OCU has analyzed about thirty Tarrina ice cream, the results are not excellent

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Summer is already here more than one awaits an ice cream binge. Ice cream are rich in sugars and fats, generally ultraprocessed foods and therefore Not especially healthy. Despite this (or perhaps precisely because of it), choosing the healthiest option can be a good idea. New report. Now the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has published the results of its analysis of the Tarrina ice cream that we can find in supermarkets. Your verdict is not optimistic: too many additives, “some not recommended”; and scarce in dairy fats. 32 ice cream. In its analysis, the OCU studied 32 Tarrina ice cream like the ones we can find conventionally in supermarkets. They chose “Family Format” of three flavors (vanilla, chocolate and caramel). The analysis focused on white brand ice cream although it also included specimens of two “first brands”. According to Explain the organizationthe analysis consisted of an assessment made from labeling, nutritional quality (including energy content, fats and sugars used and composition), degree of processing, and a tasting test. The latter represented 50% of the final grade assigned to each product. Bad notes. According to the organization, only 10 of the 32 selected products exceeded the tests, with four of them “highlighting for their quality.” The 28 that did not reach this category, continues to explain the OCU, exceeded the levels in aromas, concentrated, dyes or syrups, which “mask the lack of product quality.” According to the OCU, the low quality in the ingredients was reflected in the taste of the products in the tastings to the palate. “It is not for less, because these are ultra prosecuted products, poor in dairy fat and rich in aromas, syrups and additives, some not recommended,” The organization explains in its statement. Too many additives, few dairy products. As for additives, the OCU identified a total of 20 (an average of 4 per product). Of this twenty additives, the organization highlighted four qualified by OCU itself as “not recommended.” It’s about E442, E471, E472C and E14XX. Only one of the analyzed products was described as “additive free.” The OCU also paid attention to the fats present in the products. He noted that only eight of the ice cream analyzed used dairy or cocoa exclusively. Better chocolate, caramel worse. In the results published by the OCU, a pattern can be perceived, and that is that among the ice cream analyzed, those of chocolate presented Better scoreswhile the caramel scored lower. “Caramel ice cream are the worst valued (in addition to the most caloric)”, details the organization. A product not so healthy. There is no healthy ice cream and that is why it is recommended that this food so desired in summer is only consumed in moderation. Ice cream are foods rich in sugars and fat regardless of the type of sweeteners and fats used. Choosing one or another option can depend on our tastes and what we want to prioritize in our diet. In Xataka | The ice cream are going to get very expensive this summer. There are two guilty strangers: coconut oil and the Philippines diesel Image | Titopasini

The OCU is clear what are the best tire brands but, above all, it has a clear thing: which we should not buy

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The tire is the only element of the car that is in permanent contact with the ground. You don’t need to say much more to understand Your performance is vital When driving. Because a good tire (and correct maintenance) can be the difference between having an accident or not. Therefore, at the time of change tires It is especially important to take into account all benefits. Not only its duration, it is also important to be very clear Your performance in wet conditions or their noise. And we cannot put aside how they behave in very cold conditions, for example, we frequently go to ski or live in the mountain. In fact, decide between summer tires, some All Seasondirectly, changing the tires for some winter is one of the things that must be taken into account, such as We have told you in Xataka. Similarly, do not lose sight of the gums that allow you to save a few kilometer of autonomy if you have an electric car. Said all this, the OCU has its verdict. The best and worst tires in a complete list Although OCU herself has made these types of considerations in other analysis of her tires, in the publication of her latest study she has preferred to focus on the average results obtained on her performance tests during the last five years. The organization itself has reiterated on several occasions that you cannot compare tires of different dimensions and, in fact, You can find measures analysis on your own website. However, the study that You can find on your website Analyze the best and worst brands of the last five years depending on the data obtained during their tests. With these data has developed a list that discriminates to the “good”, “acceptable” and “bad” tires. This list has been prepared according to the valuation obtained, from 0 to 100. Below 50 points, the tires have received the “bad” rating. Between 50 and 60 points are considered “acceptable.” Above 60 points the tires are, for the OCU, “good.” Taking this into account, the best tire brand for the OCU is continental, which leads the table with 64 points out of 100. They are followed by Bridgestone (62), Dunlop (62) and Goodyear (61), which are the only brands that have received the qualification of pneumatic “good”. But, above all, it attracts attention The list of pneumatic “bad”. 10 brands of the 27 analyzed companies have not exceeded 50 points. Thus, according to the OCU criteria, they suspend (from better to worse note) Apollo, Nexen, Sava, Maxxis, Fulda, Unitoyal, Yokohama, Kleber, Laufenn and GT radial. In the list of “acceptable”, Pirelli (59) and Michelin (58) are the great brands that are left out of the list. Photo | Jimmy Nilsson Maleh In Xataka | The contamination of the tires is as serious as that of the engines. This company claims to have found the solution

The OCU has investigated what happened to the light bill since January and has reached a conclusion: 44% more expensive

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We are just three months from 2025, and the light of light is already one of the more commented issueseither by Inflationvolatility of the energy market or fiscal policies. Now, the OCU brings bad news. Short. The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has issued a statement warning about the climb on the electricity bill in Spain. Last February, the indicators have shown a 5% increase over the month of January and this has caused that, with respect to February 2024, the annual increase has been 44%. And no one gets rid of this, it affects the users of the regulated rate (PVPC) as well as those of the free market. In data. The impact has been especially severe for users of the PVPC regulated rate, whose average bill has gone from € 56.81 to € 81.60 in just one year. However, the problem is not limited to this group. The OCU has warned that many free market clients have also suffered increases in their rates due to reviews made by marketers in January. The reasons. Several factors have contributed to this climb and here we have talked about it. The first would be The high price of gasimportant to set major electricity prices. In addition, wind energy production is has reduced in February, which has caused greater dependence on sources such as gas. Finally, the upward modifications have influenced Electrical system tolls and VAT return to 21% Since January. What can we do? But we are not going to wear ashes, because there are different measures. First, it is advisable to periodically compare electric rates using tools such as The CNMC comparator or independent platforms, such as the one that has the OCU, Octopus Energy either Selectraamong many others. Second, it is important to review the contract conditions, paying special attention to possible price reviews, permanence commitments and additional costs for non -essential services. Another effective strategy is the use of appliances at lower cost or valley hourshow to program the washing machine or dishwasher, but this is only possible if you are inside the PVPC. On the other hand, replace traditional bulbs By LED and go like a father turning off lights from empty rooms. Another “tricks” that people take into account is to disconnect or unplug to Avoid ghost consumption. However, something that people do not usually take into account is FRIDITIONAL TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT, The water heater and The air conditioning To avoid excessive consumption. Along the same lines, for this winter, although more with a view to the coming, The heat pump It can be an efficient option, but the investment is quite high. How do I know if I am paying more? From the CNMC They have developed A system through the QR code that comes with your light bill to access a comparator with your power and consumption data, which will help you understand the invoice and teach you what are the best offers on the market. Finally, it is advisable lower 5% VAT In the light invoice. Forecasts The heavy rains of recent weeks will have a positive impact on the light bill. The large amount of rainfall They have raised The level of the reservoirs, increasing the generation capacity of the hydroelectric plants. However, the reservoirs belong to companies and will see how They store and release water. Image | Unspash Xataka | The Light rate rose in this last month of August: the most affected, those welcomed to PVPC

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