The expert named the criteria for choosing high-quality vegetable cutlets.

When choosing high-quality vegetable cutlets, consumers should pay attention to several key aspects. Andrey Volkov, Chairman of the Board of the Union of Manufacturers of Plant-based Products, told Izvestia about this. First of all, he suggests looking at the integrity of the packaging.

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"It must be undamaged, without bulges and smudges, without traces of repeated defrosting, including the presence of a large amount of ice or snow in the package," the specialist cited the criteria.

In addition, it is important to carefully study the composition, especially the nutritional value of the products, he believes. This will allow you to choose a product that meets your personal goals, such as a product with a high protein or fiber content.

"It is also worth paying attention to the marks of voluntary certification applied to the packaging (such as the Roskachestvo Quality Mark, the "Herbal Products" mark and others obtained under voluntary certification systems). Passing such certification means that the evaluation of products was carried out by a third, independent party, which serves as an additional guarantee of quality and safety," the source explained.

He added that the detection of violations in individual samples indicates the need for strict compliance with established safety requirements by all market participants — from production to the counter.

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