Small-Packaged Nuts, Almond-Rich Products Have High Unsaturated Fatty Acids and Magnesium Content

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] The Korea Consumer Agency disclosed on the 3rd the results of testing and evaluating the quality, safety, and labeling compliance of 12 small-packaged nut products with high consumer preference to provide consumers with rational product selection information.

The test results showed that all surveyed products were safe, and the types and composition ratios of raw materials varied by product, allowing consumers to choose according to personal preference. The nutritional content per product (one pack) showed an average carbohydrate content of 2% of the daily nutritional standard, which was low, while dietary fiber was 16%, and magnesium among minerals was 11%, relatively higher compared to other nutrients.

The average calories per product (117 kcal) accounted for 6% of the daily energy requirement (2000 kcal), and carbohydrate content (8g) was low at 2% of the daily nutritional standard (324g). Dietary fiber (4g) was at 16% of the daily nutritional standard (25g).

The average fat content of the 12 surveyed products (8g) was somewhat high at 15% of the daily nutritional standard (54g) compared to other nutrients; however, healthy unsaturated fats accounted for an average of 88% (7g) of the fat content. The unsaturated fat content of 'It's Real Nuts Haru Health Nuts' and 'Haru Nuts' was 9g, the highest among the surveyed products.

Among minerals beneficial to health, the average magnesium content was 36 mg, corresponding to 11% of the daily nutritional standard. Consuming all of one product of 'It's Real Nuts Haru Health Nuts,' which has a high magnesium content, can provide up to 18% of the daily nutritional standard (315 mg).

Meanwhile, the average sodium content, a nutrient potentially harmful to health, was very low at 0.1% (1.6 mg) of the daily nutritional standard (2000 mg). Products were composed of 4 to 7 types of raw materials (almonds, walnuts, cashews, dried fruits, etc.), allowing selection according to individual preferences.

The higher the almond composition ratio among raw materials, the higher the content of beneficial unsaturated fats and magnesium. The almond composition ratio of 'It's Real Nuts Haru Health Nuts' and 'Haru Nuts' was the highest at 40%.

All products met the relevant standards in safety tests for foreign substances, mycotoxins, Salmonella (microorganisms), heavy metals, pesticide residues, preservatives, and acid value.

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