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Bolognese in the test: The sauces are really that good!
The AK Upper Austria tested Bolognese sauces from the supermarket and revealed significant differences in quality and recipe deviations.
Bolognese in the test: The sauces are really that good!
The Upper Austrian Chamber of Labor has just carried out a comprehensive test of Bolognese sauces from the supermarket, which is definitely causing a stir. Over 16 finished products were checked for their ingredients and quality, with one clear winner standing out: the alce nero organic ragù alla Bolognese, which sells for an impressive 19.95 euros per kilogram, achieved a remarkable 85 out of 100 points. In contrast, there was the bottom of the test series, which only cost 3.55 euros per kilogram and scored a modest 22 points. This price difference clearly indicates a quality gap, as well ots.at highlights that significantly fewer organic products that come close to the original recipe come out on top.
The review found that engineered sauces are often far removed from the traditional recipe. Every variant tested avoided the pancetta required in the original Italian version and instead used garlic and other spice mixtures that do not appear in the authentic recipe. The original only calls for onions, carrots, celery, high-quality olive oil and optionally broth or milk. These deviations were viewed by the testers as creative freedom, while the use of cheaper rapeseed oil instead of olive oil and the use of thickeners and flavors resulted in significant point deductions. The inferior quality was also reflected in the meat content, which only varied between 14 and 29 percent. Many jars only contained beef or mixed minced meat, while some products also contained meat from different EU countries, such as orf.at reported.
The price-performance ratio
The large price differences are reflected not only in the quality, but also in the origin of the main ingredients. While some manufacturers rely on Austrian and Italian quality, others use meat from different EU countries, and in extreme cases the animal can come from all 27 member states. The tomatoes come mainly from Italy, but also from Spain and Portugal. This result shows that when buying Bolognese sauces, not only the price but above all the quality is crucial to ensure an authentic taste experience.