Altroconsumo tested 11 panettone present in supermarkets Italians: each panettone underwent laboratory analysis and taste tests.
To rank the best panettone of 2022, the Italian consumer protection association carried out a series of laboratory analyzes, starting with the raw material present in the dough, which must strictly contain butter and nothing else.
A butter it must be equal to at least 16% of the dry matter, eliminating moisture, candied fruits and raisins: no surprises emerged in the laboratory analyses, even if in some cases the butter content was at the limit in relation to the minimum required by law.
Furthermore, none of the panettone analyzed in the laboratory by Altroconsumo showed the presence of molds and yeasts.
After laboratory analysis, the panettone was tasted by experts and by a jury made up of normal consumers. Before the experts, the panettone was presented without packaging, so that it could not be recognized. The experts were won over mainly by Vergani e The Three Marys.
The best panettone on the market
Based on various laboratory analyzes and evidence From experts and a jury made up of consumers, Altroconsumo created a ranking of the best panettone in Italian supermarkets.
first is Vergani, the Milanese panettone: the historic Milanese brand obtained 71 points, synonymous with excellent quality, masterfully surpassing laboratory and tasting tests and winning over experts and consumers.
Second position for the classic panettone Le Grazie (Esselunga) which received 70 points based on research carried out by Altroconsumo, which also awarded it as best buy for its low cost, 4,99 Euros packaging – around R$27.
In third place in the ranking of the best panettones in Italy is Tre Marie, the Milanese panettone which stands out for the excellent quality of its ingredients and has been highly appreciated, especially by pastry chefs.
In the ranking of the best panettone available in supermarkets, we also find Bauli Il Panettone Classico, Carrefour Panettone, Il Viaggiator Goloso Panettone, Balocco Il Mandorlato, Paluani panettone soffice classic ricetta, Maina Il Gran Nocciolato, Motta Il panettone originale e Melegatti Panettone Tradizionale.
Considered a real symbol of Christmas tradition, panettone is a dessert subject to rules established in 2005 with an interministerial decree that protects its qualities: anyone who does not respect them cannot bear the name panettone.
The yeast is very important and must be natural and obtained from previous processing, to give the typical slightly acidic flavor to the dough.
The best panettone on the market in 2022
- Serve the Milano panettone
- Le Grazie (Esselunga) Classic Panettone
- Tre Marie il Milanese panettone
- Bauli Il Panettone Classico
- Carrefour Panettone
- Il Viaggiator Goloso Panettone
- Balocco Il Mandorlato
- Paluani panettone soffice classic ricetta
- Maina Il Gran Nocciolato
- Motta Il panettone originale
- Melegatti Panettone Tradizionale
