I tried own-brand Twister ice lollies – the supermarket winner impressed my kids and cost £1.29 a pack
Scroll down to read Lynsey's verdict for each pack
N-ICELY DONE I tried own-brand Twister ice lollies – the supermarket winner impressed my kids and cost £1.29 a pack
A PACK of ice lollies is a must in every parents' freezer over the summer.
And the humble Twister has long been a family favourite, regularly topping polls as one of our top choices.
6
Lynsey Hope tested own-brand Twister ice lollies to see how they fared against Walls
Credit: Oliver Dixon
However a pack of six will now set you back around £3, depending on where you shop - and they're tiny!
The Walls' lollies are 20ml smaller than most of the supermarket own brands.
But how do they stack up on taste? Lynsey Hope investigates...
Walls Twister Mini
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The Walls Twister Minis came in second most expensive in the taste test
Credit: Oliver Dixon
£2.90 for 6, Sainsbury's (48.3p each)
Nutrition per lolly: 39 calories, 0.5g fat, 6.5g sugar, 0.01g salt
Size: 50ml
I loved the flavour of these. They are a real unusual mix of strawberry, lemon and pineapple - but it works.
They are quite unique and they also have ice cream rather than just pure lolly which elevates them above many of the own brands.
They are not too sugary and low in fat so they are a great option for smaller children.
But my 10-year-old would huff at this as it's so tiny. Costing nearly 50p each, you really don't get much for your money.
Taste: 5/5
Value: 3/5
Overall score: 8/10
Asda Fruit Spiral Lollies
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Asda's twister lollies were one of the more budget-friendly options
Credit: Oliver Dixon
£1.38 for 5, Asda (27.6p each)
Nutrition per lolly: 46 calories, less than 0.5g fat, 8.5g sugar, less than 0.01g salt
Size: 70ml
A brilliant size, these look really impressive and they were quite refreshing on a hot day.
However, whilst they cooled me down I felt they were a bit lacking in flavour.
These need a fruity boost to make them more appealing. Sadly, although a wallet-friendly price, they weren't anything special.
Taste: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Overall score: 6/10
Tesco Fruity Helter Skelters
6
Lynsey's kids were keen on Tesco's own-brand Twisters
Credit: Oliver Dixon
£1.29 for 5, Tesco (25.8p each)
Nutrition per lolly: 48 calories, 0.2g fat, 9.6g sugar, 0.04g salt
Size: 70ml
These looked almost identical to the Asda lollies but they contained a tiny bit more juice and tasted a little fruitier.
The kids were impressed - they were among the first to be grabbed from the ice cream draw.
They are a good size and not too high in sugar. They are slightly better value than Asda too, costing just over 25p each.
Plus, they didn't melt too quickly and were really refreshing in the warm weather with a lovely fruity taste.
These are a great choice overall and my winner from this test.
Taste: 4/5
Value: 5/5
Overall score: 9/10
M&S Super Loop Lollies
6
M&S' own-brand lollies came out most expensive in the taste test
Credit: Oliver Dixon
£2.50 for 5, Ocado (50p each)
Nutrition per lolly: 49 calories, 0.1g fat, 9.5g sugar, 0.01g salt
Size: 50ml
A delicious mix of orange, pineapple and strawberry flavours, I loved these and they looked really pretty, if a little small.
The fruity flavours were delicious and refreshing to eat. Sadly they are a bit pricey at 50p per lolly, which makes them more expensive than Walls and they are the same mini size.
I'd have given them a better rating if they were a bit bigger. Nevertheless, they were devoured in seconds.
Taste: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Overall score: 7/10
Aldi Gianni's Fruit Spiral Lollies
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Aldi's lollies are a great cheaper option if you've got less cash spare
Credit: Oliver Dixon
£1.29 for 5, Aldi (25.8p each)
Nutrition per lolly: 54 calories, 0.1g fat, 11g sugar, 0.02g salt
Size: 70ml
Aldi's spiral lollies tasted a lot fruitier than other options, with delicious notes of orange, pineapple, apple and lemon.
The colours were appealing and they were a good size AND an even better price, costing just over 25p each.
They did contain some glucose syrup to sweeten them up a bit but I have to say I did like the flavour.
Lovely, bargain lollies and a great option for feeding the masses.
Taste: 3/5
Value: 5/5
Overall score: 8/10
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.
Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
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