Frequently asked questions

Do La Estancia products contain gluten?
No, the products of La Estancia do not contain gluten, since among the ingredients we use are not including these cereals, we only use corn starch. No gluten is used in nectars, fruit purées or tomato purées. Gluten is a protein found naturally in wheat, rye and barley, among others. In addition, they can also contain products made by the food industry, or because they have some food with these cereals as ingredients or because there has been cross contamination. But what is gluten really? In the case of wheat, it is the union of gliadin and glutenin. The first is responsible for providing viscosity and plasticity to the dough and the second is responsible for the elasticity. Together they form a perfect tandem, since they give the masses the perfect texture. Main cereals containing gluten: wheat, rye, spelled, barley, green spelled grain, spelled, white rye, kamut, triticale and oats (except certified gluten-free). These cereals are abbreviated as TACC (Wheat, Oats, Barley and Rye). Gluten can be obtained from the flour of the aforementioned cereals by washing the starch. The resulting product will have a sticky and fibrous texture similar to that of chewing gum. For example, 80% of wheat is gluten. Gluten is composed of gliadin, which contains most of the products that are toxic to celiacs, and glutenin, which is extremely elastic. Prolamines (group of vegetable proteins) have different names depending on which cereal is treated: Wheat - Gliadin, Barley - Hordein, Rye - Secalina. These are the ones that digest them are separated into amino acids that increase intestinal permeability and trigger in the celiac the autoimmune reaction.
What ingredients do fruit purées have and where can they be found?
These products are made with a high percentage of fruits. The amount of added sugar ranges around 5% (50 grams per liter). They do not contain preservatives. They provide Vitamin C and are very appropriate products for children and seniors. If you want to know more about them, we invite you to select in the section Our Products to Infant Foods "Upa Upa Upa" and choose the one of your preference.
Is lemon juice from La Estancia used to fight against colds?
To counteract the cold it is more feasible to consume orange, guava, pineapple and fruit purees, since in lemon juice the predominant acid is citric acid, not the ascorbic acid that is Vitamin C.
Why La Estancia does not have a line of products without added sugar for diabetics?
The Estancia S.A. he has taken criteria from several clients and in the not too distant future he will enter, in his portfolio of products, some without the addition of sucrose.
Will La Estancia have grapefruit among its products, so much sought after by hypertensive people?
La Estancia is pleased to report that it has taken into account the criteria of hypertensive people, in order to include this product among its offers.
What characterizes Tetra Pak packaging?
There are Tetra Pak containers with various shapes, sizes and designs. Tetra Pak containers are basically made up of perfectly joined plastic, paper and aluminum layers, which allow the preservation of food in good condition, without the need to be refrigerated, for a period of one year. The Mercantile Society, one hundred percent Cuban, Food and Beverages La Estancia S.A. It markets its products in three different formats: Tetra Brik Aseptic or TBA, Tetra Gemina Aseptic or TGA and Tetra Classic Aseptic or TCA.
What does the FSC label mean in a product?
By choosing a product with FSC labels, you are helping to take care of the world's forests. The FSC Mixed label means that the wood of the product comes from FSC certified forests, which is made of recycled material or which is made of controlled wood. FSC is an international non-governmental organization that promotes the responsible management of forests throughout the world. Its CoC certification allows the exhaustive monitoring of wood fibers through the entire supply chain and offers the guarantee that any product with the FSC seal supports forest management that carries out economically viable, socially beneficial and appropriate management practices For the enviroment.