Russia: Roskachestvo found phytosterols and E. coli in sour cream

As explained in the department, the second stage of the all-Russian study of 20% fat sour cream, which is sold in stores and markets, has been completed. 23 new brands from 15 regions were selected for research. It turned out that the most expensive sour cream, produced in the Moscow region and sold in one of the oldest markets in Moscow, is a fake. It contained phytosterols. And this is evidence that vegetable fats were used in the production, and not natural ingredients at all. According to the deputy director of the research department, head of the testing department of Roskachestvo, Lilia Kotelnikova, such sour cream is more in line with the characteristics of a milk-containing product. Moreover, the name of this sour cream uses words that evoke associations with farm and village products - namely the word "farm". This is an additional misleading consumer. Deputy Head of Roskachestvo Elena Saratseva emphasizes that at the legislative level there are no requirements for the use ...