Do sunflower seeds cause appendicitis?

It is an unfounded rumour that sunflower seeds cause appendicitis. Sunflower seeds have nutritional properties similar to dry fruits and they are in no way prejudicial. Don’t eat the shells though!

Are Grefusitos made of plastic?

It is a rumour that Grefusitos are made of plastic or petroleum. Its main ingredient is corn semolina which, when cooked at a high temperature and at pressure, swells or expands like a bursting corn grain would when making typical popcorn. Then you add a bit of sunflower oil and salt or its inimitable buttery aroma.

Do sunflower seeds make you fat?

A pack of sunflower seeds isn’t as fattening as you think. A 40g pack of Pipas G contains 103 Kcal, about the equivalent of an average-sized apple, 50g of bread, 25g of biscuits or a glass of full-fat milk.

Why is it better to use vegetable oil than vegetable fat?

In the composition of the vegetable oils (sunflower oil, olive oil, soya or corn) unsaturated fatty acids predominate, beneficial to the body, whilst in the composition of vegetable fats (palm fat, palm kernel or coconut) saturated fatty acids predominate, harmful to our bodies, as they foster the generation of cholesterol in the blood.

Why do sunflower seeds go rancid?

Over time the fats of sunflower seeds alter, generating an unpleasant flavour. This alteration is called rancidity. This is why freshness is so important. Pipas G and El Piponazo ensure you the maximum freshness.

Does fried corn contain fat harmful to health?

The majority of the corn on the market is fried with vegetable fat with a high percentage of saturated fats. MisterCorn is fried with sunflower oil and is the healthiest option.

Are our snacks as unnatural as people say?

Our snacks are made of basic natural ingredients in the diet such as the potato, corn or wheat.

Are the snacks that salty?

Dry fruits and salted snacks do not contain a high salt content, though it seems high because the salt is present on the surface and can be noticed straight away when we eat them. So that you can compare with other foods which you may have thought have less salt, we have shown you some analyses averages of the main brands on the Spanish food market.