The most surprising part of the story was the triumph of supermarket "house brands." While big-name, expensive brands often rely on prestige, the discounters stole the show:

While organic products usually dominate quality tests, the 2022 butter test was a mixed bag for them. While performed well, many other organic brands were outshined by the cheaper conventional options in terms of pure sensory consistency and price-performance ratio.

: It wasn't the taste that failed them, but mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH) . The laboratory found high levels of these saturated mineral oils, which can accumulate in human tissue. For a brand marketed on "pure green pastures," this was a significant blow to their reputation that year. The "Organic" Twist

The biggest drama in the 2022 test involved , one of the most popular and expensive brands in Germany.