Romanians make intense preparations for May 1st, and the most wanted are, as every year, the small traditional ones that will sizzle on the grills. What is the correct portion and what we need to pay attention to, we learn from Dr. Mihaela Bilic, one of the best-known nutritional doctors in Romania.
Little ones on the grill PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK
According to doctor Mihaela Bilic, small ones that do not have a strong taste of garlic, are not difficult to digest and do not burn are good.
“What does little good mean? It should not have a strong taste of garlic, should be low in fat and bicarbonate, should not be difficult to digest, should not burn or leave a lingering aftertaste in your throat. How do you know they have too much fat? The way they behave when cooking: if they decrease too much in volume, i.e.
As for the calories, the nutritionist says it varies between 220-260cal/100g, and the little pigs are more dietary!
“The right portion varies between two and six pieces…each according to how long the belt holds!”, says Mihaela Bilic.
Recommendations from Consumer Protection
ANPC representatives advise Romanians to refuse minced meat products for which there are doubts regarding the quality and the way of information through labeling.
“Like every year, Romanians celebrate May 1st with minis and beer. In order to fully enjoy this celebration, it is good to take into account the following recommendations”, transmitted, on Facebook, Paul Anghel, ANPC director.
It also recommends to “do not buy unlabelled prepackaged products, and for those sold in bulk, it is mandatory to register, at the point of sale, the date of minimum durability/use by date and the allergenic ingredients. Refuse minced meat products for which there are doubts regarding the quality and way of information through labeling! Refuse meat products that do not have the minimum durability date/use by date on the label or if it has been modified or expired!”.
