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Strawberries in the test: The fruits of Aldi, Lidl & Co. are so healthy!
Find out how Stiftung Warentest tested strawberries from Aldi, Lidl & Co. for pesticides. Here are the surprising results.
Strawberries in the test: The fruits of Aldi, Lidl & Co. are so healthy!
The strawberries are not only extremely popular with many consumers in Germany, but are also very popular during the summer months. But the high demand raises the question of how stress the sweet fruits are actually. In a recent study by the Stiftung Warentest, 23 strawberry samples from various sources were tested for pesticides. These are both bioware and products from well -known retail chains such as Aldi, Lidl, Edeka and Rewe. The tests include strawberries from southern Europe and Germany, with both regions being compared. According to the information from Merkur , the price range of the tested strawberries is between 5 and 25 euros per kilogram.
The test results appear positively: the strawberries only have a very low to low load on pesticides and are therefore far below the legal limit values. According to the Stiftung Warentest, no health -questioning pesticide content was found. Strawberries from southern Europe were no higher than the domestic variants. For consumers who pay particular attention to a small residue, it is still advisable to use organic strawberries. These are often more expensive, but often free of pesticides.
test winner and organic strawberries
The test winners among the strawberries were organic products from Germany and from southern Europe. The following organic strawberries received the best reviews: Naturgut Hörnle from Alnatura, Rewe Bio and two products from Italy and Spain (Amico Bio and Penny Naturgut). Washing the strawberries before eating is also recommended to further reduce the pesticide load. This practice was supported by test , which in their investigation underlined that strawberries were tested for many different pesticides, including glyphosate.
The strawberry season in Germany, depending on the region and weather conditions, usually begins at the end of April to early May, with the main time in June and July. A large part of the strawberries are imported in Germany; About 60 % of the imported fruits arrive in fresh goods. This shows the importance of international trade for the availability of strawberries in Germany.
agricultural conditions and challenges
The harvest of strawberries is often carried out by seasonal workers, whereby reports on systematic exploitation of harvesters are repeatedly discussed in both southern Europe and Germany. According to Merkur It is important to emphasize that consumers also harvested under which the strawberries are harvested become.
The assessment of the pesticide pollution and the associated controls fall into the responsibility of the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). Regular checks ensure that products with exceeded limit values must not be sold. The harvests and quality are therefore strictly checked.
In summary, it can be said that the test results of the Stiftung Warentest are encouraging and indicate a low pesticide load. Nevertheless, consumers who consciously pay attention to their health should consider, choose organic variants and to wash the fruits thoroughly before consumption.