Deceptive marketing: Bakkal Hasan sells candied pineapple while claiming «no additives»

1. General product information

1.1. Basic characteristics

Manufacturer: Bakkal Hasan.
Product name: «Ananas Meyve Kurusu».
The product is available for purchase:

2. Properties declared by manufacturer

2.1. Composition and processing

The manufacturer claims that the product is «completely natural» and contains «no additives or mixtures».

3. Actual product analysis

3.1. Visual assessment

Visual analysis of the product revealed:

  • Characteristic glossy surface shine
  • Presence of crystalline structure on the surface of the rings
  • Signs of sugar syrup saturation

3.2. User experience

Analysis of customer reviews on the Trendyol platform:

shows:

  • Average product rating: 3.0 out of 5.0
  • Key review from December 2021 characterizes the product as «very sugary»
  • Customers note discrepancy with expectations regarding sweetness level

4. Identified discrepancies

4.1. Description contradictions

A significant discrepancy was found between the manufacturer's claim about absence of additives and the actual product characteristics:

  • Visual signs indicate complete sugar saturation
  • Customer reviews confirm significant sugar content
  • Product appearance is characteristic of candied fruit rather than natural dried fruit

5. Conclusion

The study revealed a significant discrepancy between the manufacturer's marketing claims and actual product characteristics.
The product is actually candied pineapple rather than just dried pineapple as stated in the description.
This discrepancy requires attention from consumers, especially those monitoring their sugar intake or seeking natural products without additives.