Gazpacho is one of the favorite dishes to eat in summer, and also one of the easiest to prepare. However, lack of time or laziness leads many people to do without a good homemade gazpacho and opt to buy it packaged.
What then is the best packaged gazpacho? The Organization of Consumers and Users has carried out a study to analyze the quality and flavor of up to 43 gazpachos “by the boat”, and few can compare with a good homemade gazpacho. We tell you what they are!
Is the best gazpacho homemade?
The truth is that there is nothing like a good gazpacho freshly prepared at home It is an easy and quick dish to prepare, which also each can be customized to their liking, varying the amount of the ingredients or the texture based on personal preference. Why then look for the best packaged gazpacho?
The current rush and pace of life are taking us away from cooking, and although the gazpacho recipe is very simple and can be prepared in no time, consumers are looking for the immediacy and convenience offered by bottled gazpachos It is the fastest and most convenient option, which also allows you to take it instantly and at any time.
But is it worth it? According to the OCU's analysis of the best bottled gazpachos, few products make the cut to be considered good quality, and many even fail the tasting.Unlike other products analyzed by the organization, in this case the clear difference between a good homemade gazpacho and a packaged one is evident.
According to the experts, who tasted up to 43 bottled gazpachos from different brands and establishments, most gazpachos have an excessively watery texture . This is because few include bread in their recipe, leaving a very inconsistent and creamy texture, as is usually the case with homemade gazpacho. In addition, many have too much garlic in their content or an excessively vinegary taste.
What is the best packaged gazpacho
Despite the low quality in general and the criticism, a few gazpachos manage to stand out for their good quality and similarity to good homemade gazpacho.
The best packaged gazpachos are those that have managed to enter the categories of very good quality and good quality, according to the OCU analysis carried out from expert tasting.Here is a list of the 9 highest quality bottled gazpachos you can buy according to this study.
9. Supersol Gazpacho Fresh Vegetables
Above the products of acceptable quality is the gazpacho of the Supersol brand, which, although it leaves a slightly bitter aftertaste, has a good smell and color, and is categorized as good quality. It can be purchased for €1.45 per liter.
8. Santa Teresa Gazpacho
The Santa Teresa brand gazpacho has a loose and lumpy appearance, but its natural gazpacho smell and flavor stand out. This is a little more expensive, as it is purchased at €2.94 per liter.
7. Hacendado (Mercadona) Traditional Gazpacho
Among the best packaged gazpachos we find a white brand that is always outstanding for its quality.The traditional gazpacho from the private label Hacendado, from Mercadona supermarkets, is also considered to be of good quality. Tasters highlight its reddish color and its balanced flavor. It costs only €1.45 per liter.
6. Hacendado (Mercadona) Mild Gazpacho
Again Hacendado stands out among the best boat gazpachos, with this smooth gazpacho. It costs the same as the previous one, and although it has a strong vinegar flavor, the tasters highlight the good texture and color of the product.
5. Don Simón Traditional Gazpacho
Don Simón also makes the list with his traditional gazpacho, which can be purchased for €1.87 a liter. It is considered one of the best packaged gazpachos for its pleasant taste and smell.
4. El Corte Inglés Traditional Gazpacho
The gazpacho that can be purchased in the El Corte Inglés department store also stands out for its smell, its balance and its good thickness. This is somewhat more expensive, costing €2.59 per liter.
3. Hacendado (Mercadona) Andalusian Gazpacho
With this third place among the best packaged gazpachos, the high quality of the Hacendado brand products is confirmed, which come to occupy 3 of the top 9 positions in the ranking. For €1.45 we can consume an Andalusian gazpacho with balanced flavors and a good texture. This product is one of the few that includes bread.
2. Aliada (El Corte Inglés) Traditional Gazpacho
Another white brand from El Corte Inglés establishments ranks second on the list of the best packaged gazpachos. It stands out for its adequate texture and its gazpacho flavor, in which the flavors of the different vegetables can be appreciated. Its price is €1.45, making it a gazpacho with a very good value for money
one. Chef Select (Lidl) Traditional Gazpacho
But the best packaged gazpacho that we can consume according to the OCU's analysis is Chef Select gazpacho, a brand from Lidl establishments. Its balance and compensation between all the ingredients stand out, as well as its good smell and density. In addition, it can be purchased for only €1.45.