Small-Packaged Nuts, Almond-Rich Products Show Increased Unsaturated Fatty Acids and Magnesium Levels

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Joo Sang-don] Among small-packaged nut products that can be conveniently consumed, it was found that the higher the almond content, the more beneficial it is to health due to higher amounts of unsaturated fatty acids and magnesium.

The Korea Consumer Agency disclosed on the 3rd the test evaluation results on quality, safety, and labeling compliance for 12 small-packaged nut products that are highly preferred by consumers.

The higher the proportion of almonds in the raw materials, the higher the content of healthy unsaturated fats and magnesium. The two products, It’s Real Nuts Haru Health Nuts (Malgeunnongsan) and Haru Nuts (Seonmyeong Nongsusan), had the highest almond content at 40%.

Regarding nutritional content, the average calories per product (one pack) was 117 kcal, which is 6% of the daily energy requirement (2000 kcal), and carbohydrate content (8g) was 2% of the daily nutritional standard (324g), which is relatively low. On the other hand, dietary fiber (4g) was about 16% of the daily nutritional standard (25g).

The average fat content of the 12 products surveyed was 8g, which is 15% of the daily nutritional standard (54g), somewhat higher compared to other nutrients. Among the fats, healthy unsaturated fats accounted for an average of 88% (7g). The unsaturated fat content of It’s Real Nuts Haru Health Nuts (Malgeunnongsan) and Haru Nuts (Seonmyeong Nongsusan) was 9g, the highest among the products surveyed.

Among minerals that can help health, the average magnesium content was 36mg, corresponding to 11% of the daily nutritional standard. Consuming one pack of It’s Real Nuts Haru Health Nuts (Malgeunnongsan), which has a high magnesium content, provides up to 18% of the daily nutritional standard (315mg).

The average sodium content, a nutrient that can pose health risks, was very low at 1.6mg, which is 0.1% of the daily nutritional standard (2000mg).

Meanwhile, no foreign substances, mycotoxins, or Salmonella (microorganisms) were detected in any of the products. Heavy metals, pesticide residues, preservatives, and acid values met the relevant standards.

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