Enjoying a spoon dish in the middle of January becomes one of the greatest gastronomic pleasures. The traditional Asturian fabada undoubtedly stands out for its comforting flavor. Although many times, especially when we have little time to cook, we tend to resort to canned legumes.
However, the quality can vary considerably from one brand to another. To ensure a good choice is made, the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has conducted an analysis of 17 canned fabadas available in supermarkets throughout Spain.
In this analysis, the OCU included both supermarket private labels and more recognized brands. It focused on aspects such as packaging, labeling, nutritional composition, and ingredients. Special attention was given to the presence of additives and artificial flavors.
This is the Worst Supermarket Fabada, According to the OCU
It already knows which is the worst: it is the De nuestra tierra fabada from Carrefour. This is surprising, as it is a more artisanal gourmet reference and, at the same time, one of the most expensive on the market. However, this fabada didn't manage to convince the OCU, and it placed it in the last position.
Contrary to expectations, the fabadas from supermarket private labels like Eroski, Alcampo, and Ahorramas stand out for their excellent quality-price ratio. The Asturian fabada from Eroski, presented in a 435-gram can for only 1.20 euros, has been considered a "master purchase."
It is closely followed by the fabada from Alcampo, which contains 5 grams more and costs only 1.05 euros. The third position is occupied by the fabada from Ahorramas, available for 1.25 euros.
These brands offer a pleasant flavor and good nutritional composition. They are also accessible to consumers, as they are private labels available in supermarkets at an affordable price.
The OCU emphasizes that, although none of the analyzed fabadas reach the "high quality" category, the private labels stand out for offering an optimal balance between price and quality. This way, in this case, you can opt for cheaper options without sacrificing the quality of one of Spain's most traditional dishes.