Spain has recently been discussing scrambled eggs for sale at a supermarket chain. Announced as a new product, the striking aspect of the eggs is that they are cooked and placed in plastic packaging. The point that brought the debates along was this plastic packaging and food safety issue. The polemic, which almost divided the country into two, is among the most talked about on social media, and users have different comments about the product. Here are the details…
“IT CAN BE HEATED IN THE MICROWAVE FOR 45 SECONDS”
The new product of the Spanish company, which offers two scrambled eggs in vacuum plastic packaging for 1.80 euros (approximately 34 Turkish lira) and announces to consumers that it can be eaten by heating it for 45 seconds in the microwave, has divided the country into two due to the “plastic waste, expensiveness and food safety” discussions.
“PUT BACK THIS PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY”
Some users commented on scrambled eggs, which is one of the most popular topics on social media, commented “it’s embarrassing”, “pull back this product right now”, while others commented “an excellent idea that makes my daily life easier”, “those who have time and movement problems”. It is a suitable solution for
CRITICISM FROM NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
On the other hand, some non-governmental organizations criticized this product as “it is both unhealthy and will increase the number of plastic waste”.
According to statistics, an average of 34 kilograms of plastic is thrown away per person every year in Spain. (AA)