Pistachio Cream in Test: These Brands Convince
In a blind tasting, 64 laypeople tested ten different pistachio creams – without knowing which brand they had on their spoon. They evaluated appearance, smell, mouthfeel, general taste, and specifically the pistachio flavor. Between samples, the palate was neutralized with bread, apple, and water.
Ruben’s Pistachio Cream Impresses Across the Board
With 70 out of 100 points, Ruben’s Pistachio Cream creamy took first place. The spread, available at Spar, impressed with the lowest sugar content in the test and the second-highest pistachio content. Despite added colorants, four out of five test participants would buy this product.
Second and third places went to the brands Scyavuru (66 points) and La Dolce Vita (64). Both contain more sugar and less pistachios but were also rated as "good".
Vegan Alternatives in the Midfield
Two vegan options were also tested: The organic pistachio cream from DM scored 59 points, landing in fourth place, just shy of "good". It scored well in smell and general taste. The vegan cream from Koro (57 points) impressed with the highest pistachio content of 60 percent and intense flavor.
Sugar Content: Less Than Jam – But Not Harmless
The sugar content in all products ranged from 32 to 47 percent – lower than commercial jam. Nevertheless, the VKI emphasizes: Even with pistachio cream, moderate consumption is advised.
The detailed results will be available from December 18, 2025, in the January issue of the magazine KONSUMENT and on www.vki.at/pistaziencreme-2025.
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