Allos Organic Unsweetened Mueslis

”This year, I want to pay more attention to my diet.“ Does this intention sound familiar to you? Statistically, every second German intends to change his or her eating habits at the turn of the year. No wonder that new diet guides are being published constantly. As much as these contradict each other on many points; They all agree on one thing: people eat too much sugar. In Germany, an adult consumes on average 35 kilos of sugar a year. This is remarkable, because 250 years ago, sugar was considered an absolute luxury item. North of the Alps, sugar was almost completely unknown until the 11th century. For centuries people in Northern and Central Europe sweetened their food only with honey. At the same time, sweet pastry and confectionery were already being offered at Arabian bazaars at a low cost.

Already in 600 AD, the Persians had developed a method for sugar production. The juice of squeezed sugar cane was concentrated by boiling and then treated with clarifying agents. The extracted mass was filled into wooden or clay cones. In the top of the cones the sugar crystallized. Returning crusaders brought oriental delicacies to Western Europe. Although only few aristocrats could afford sugar, the demand for it grew rapidly. The crusaders then pushed sugar cane cultivation in the conquered Arab territories.

From the 16th century on sugar cane was widely cultivated in many colonies. The majority of the imported cane sugar came from the Caribbean and was advertised by the traders as ”white gold“. Since the import was still very expensive, sugar remained a luxury item for many decades to come. Thanks to the chemist Andreas Sigismund Marggraf, sugar is a normal food today. In 1747 he discovered that field beets contained the same sugar as sugar cane. However, the sugar content was negligible. This changed when Franz Carl Achard, a pupil of Marggraf's, bred sugar beets from field beets. The trade policy of Napoleon ensured the final breakthrough of the sugar beet. His continental blockade from 1806 to 1813 prevented the import of goods from the English colonies, which also affected sugar cane. From then on, sugar beets were grown on a grand scale. Even today, most of the sugar consumed in Europe is made from beets.

Even in the late 18th century, sugar was locked away so that no one could secretly nibble on the ”white gold“. The sugar beet turned the luxury good into a commodity within a few years. In 1874, the annual sugar consumption in the German Empire was around 6.2 kilos per year. Since then, the per capita consumption has increased almost sixfold in Germany. Of course, with this huge amount, most people immediately think of chocolate cake, ice cream and other sweets. However, confectionery accounts for just under a third of the average annual sugar consumption. The majority of the consumed sugar comes from everyday foods and drinks such as beverages, ready meals, baked products, spreads and dairy products. Sugar is an effective flavour enhancer. It is therefore also used in foods in which we do not expect it, such as tomato ketchup, muesli or even gherkins.

Less sweets are a first step in order to reduce the sugar intake. In addition, however, one should keep an eye on the nutritional value of all foods. This is especially true for products that are actually known for positive properties. For example, muesli is associated with a conscious diet. But even these classics often contain a lot of added sugar to compete with sweet breakfast cereals. The organic unsweetened mueslis by Allos oppose this trend. They prove that a delicious breakfast does not need extra sugar.

The Organic Unsweetened Berry Muesli by Allos combines oats, wheat flakes and wholemeal spelt flakes with strawberries, cranberries and blackcurrants. The balanced mixture with a wonderfully fruity aroma is deliciously filling. Those who prefer a nutty taste for breakfast, will be pleased with the Organic Unsweetened Nut Muesli. Almonds, roasted hazelnuts and raisins give this muesli its original character. The taste is rounded off with linseed, sunflower seeds, sesame and coconut chips. Not only athletes and vegetarians pay attention to proteins. The Organic Unsweetened Protein Muesli by Allos combines soya and wholemeal flakes with pumpkin seeds, raisins and chia seeds. This energy breakfast provides for power in the morning but is also a great snack after workouts. Allos Organic Unsweetened Mueslis can be prepared with milk, plant drinks or yoghurt. Enjoy the natural taste of high quality ingredients from organic farmers.