Neither Mercadona nor Lidl: These Are the 3 Worst Pre-Cooked Doughs at the Supermarket According to the OCU

Pre-cooked doughs are part of everyday life in many kitchens in Spain. They are practical, quick, and allow for the preparation of pies, tarts, or appetizers with minimal effort. Their popularity has grown so much that supermarkets offer a wide variety of brands and types, from shortcrust pastry to puff pastry, with and without gluten.

In order to shed some light on which to choose, the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has analyzed 25 pre-cooked doughs from supermarkets in Spain. The study includes fresh and refrigerated doughs of different types and brands, evaluated for their nutritional quality, labeling, tasting, and hygiene.

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In this ranking prepared by the OCU, some well-known brands have fared quite well. However, there are others that have disappointed, ending up at the bottom due to their low nutritional value and poor overall quality. Although Mercadona or Lidl do not appear among the worst-rated, there are three specific products that have received harsh criticism from the organization.

The 3 Worst Pre-Cooked Doughs in the Supermarket, According to the OCU

Leading the list of the worst pre-cooked doughs analyzed is the Millefoglie gluten-free puff pastry from the brand Schär. According to the OCU, this product scores just 30 points out of 100, placing it directly in the poor quality category.

This low result is mainly due to labeling that doesn't provide clear or detailed information and a tasting that was very unsatisfactory for the panel of experts. On the positive side, the product's hygiene has been one of its strong points, with a five-star rating.

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Another dough that did not make the cut is Carrefour's. In this case, the OCU has given its puff pastry a score of 47 out of 100, placing it in a fairly average quality.

What has most penalized this dough is its nutritional profile, considered very unbalanced by the analysts. Despite this, the hygiene section received four stars, showing that at least the product meets the required sanitary conditions.

The puff pastry from the supermarket Dia joins the group of the worst-rated. The OCU has assigned it 48 points, so it barely differs from Carrefour's in the overall ranking.

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The main weak point, as in the previous case, is its poor nutritional quality. However, the product's hygiene has been positively rated, with a score of four stars out of five.

What to Consider Before Buying Pre-Cooked Doughs

This OCU analysis highlights that not all supermarket doughs are the same. Although they may seem similar in appearance or price, their ingredients, nutritional values, and organoleptic quality can vary greatly from one brand to another.

Reviewing the list of ingredients, the proportion of saturated fats, or the amount of additives is key to making an informed purchase. Additionally, attention must be paid to labeling, as many products use confusing or non-transparent expressions to present their advantages.