The company chaired by Juan Roig has revealed the news that Mercadona will bring to Supermarkets in the month of March. In the first days of the month, the company revealed five new products. However, the article that has set the networks on fire is a novelty for those with a sweet tooth, a pistachio cream ideal for breakfasts and snacks.
This new product, which promises to revolutionize the palate of lovers of nuts, will be marketed in a 200-gram box format.
Cream with 45% pistachios
The product will contain 45% pistachios, 44,6 grams of sugar per 100 grams will be priced at €3,90. However, many users have complained about the large amount of sugars that the cream contains. Although others have revealed that: "I'm going to buy it because it looks good... I don't care about sugar" and that "honestly I don't care about all the sugar it contains hahahaha my addiction is superior."
Regarding the nutritional value, each 100 grams of food contains 573 kcal, 9,3 g of saturated fat, 44,6 g of sugars, 3 g of dietary fiber and 9,7 g of protein.
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Regulates sugar levels: According to a study published by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, regular consumption of pistachio, combined with carbohydrates, helps maintain sugar levels, as it is a rich source of phosphorus that helps break down proteins to which is converted to amino acids. Also, according to research conducted by The Review of Diabetic Studies found that, in addition to improving blood sugar levels, they also help fight obesity, blood pressure and inflammation.
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Helps lose weight: Pistachios are an excellent source of protein. What makes them a healthy and satiating snack that can help you lose a few kilos. Likewise, the high level of protein and fiber increases the feeling of satiety.
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Good for the heart: Nuts are associated with heart health benefits because they are a natural source of omega-3s, antioxidants, potassium, and fiber. Therefore, regular consumption of pistachios has been linked to better blood vessel health, according to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Improves vision and prevents mental deterioration: Pistachios are the only nut that provides reasonable levels of lutein and carotenes, subsequent antioxidants that play an important role in protecting the eyes as we age. Additionally, it contains zeaxanthin, flavonoids, and beta-carotene, which are associated with much age-related mental decline. They are also rich in zinc which helps to have good night vision.
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Improves intestinal health: Pistachio contains a large amount of dietary fibers that can strengthen the digestive tract and help maintain proper intestinal health. According to a study published in 2022 by Short-Chain Fatty Acid Characterization, the fiber in pistachios is fermented by intestinal bacteria and determined into short-chain fatty acids, known as butyric acids, which have benefits for intestinal health.
Finally, although we still cannot find it in all the chain's supermarkets, in a few days we will be able to enjoy this new product that will be the perfect companion to our favorite sweets, turning breakfasts and snacks into one of the sweetest moments of the day.
