Doner kebab quality in the test: two winners and four taste disappointments!

Doner kebab quality in the test: two winners and four taste disappointments!

A recent kebab test in Upper Austria caused a stir, both in terms of taste and microbiology. The testers from the Chamber of Labor (AK) Upper Austria examined a total of ten samples of kebab dishes from the cities of Traun, Steyr, Wels and Pasching. The focus was not only on the taste, but also on the microbiological guidelines and warning values ​​of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM). The experts tasted the kebabs and determined two test winners: the kebabs from “Pizza Imbiss Colosseo” in Steyr and the “Kardelen Bakery” in Traun were awarded for their excellent taste and microbiological harmlessness orf.at reported.

Prices and hygiene deficiencies

However, the test results do not only show positive light on the popular fast food classic. While the average price for a classic poultry kebab is 5.91 euros - a 28 percent increase compared to two years ago, when it cost 4.61 euros - there are serious concerns about the quality of some offerings. Of the ten samples tested, four were rated as “impaired”. One kebab was notable for its rotten-smelling onions, musty bread and dry, greasy-tasting meat. Insufficient microbiological results, such as exceeding guideline values ​​for certain bacteria, were also found, although Salmonella was not detected in any of the samples today.at quoted.

Overall, the test was surprising due to the combination of rising prices and sometimes poor quality. While the two best kebabs are available for five and eight euros respectively, it remains unclear how customers will decide given the existing lack of hygiene and loss of taste. The test results once again underline the importance of quality and hygiene in the catering industry, especially in the fast food sector.