Tesco has best prawn cocktail crisps according to shoppers
Shoppers were so enraged by the decision, the supermarket giant decided to reverse its decision, announcing the popular crisps would be returning to stores later this year.
While Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps have been described as "addictive", shoppers believe Tesco lays claim to having "the best".
Brits on Reddit have said Tesco's Finest Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps are the best in the UK, labelling them "top tier".
Do you agree that Tesco has the best prawn cocktail crisps in the UK? (Image: Tesco) One fan, posting in the Reddit group r/Crisps, said: "These are the best. I can easy eat 2 bags in a single sitting.
"According to the Tesco app, they were actually my most purchased Tesco product of last year (and probably a few years previous)."
Another added: "Top tier prawn cocktail for defs. Their ridge cut salt and vinegar in the same range are also fire!"
While a third person commented: "Up there with seabrooks for best prawn cocktail crisps."
Tesco's prawn Marie Rose crisps have also received rave reviews via its website.
One shopper said: "I love these they're the best thing i have ever tasted, every day for dinner i have prawn marie rose, i am always craving it."
Another added: "best pwarn cocktail crisps. spicy and morish."
While a third person commented: "Large crunchy crisps, with great prawn cocktail flavour. These are the best supermarket brand prawn crisps. Yum!"
Following the disarray caused by Aldi's decision to discontinue its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps, the supermarket giant has now revealed they will be returning to stores later this year.
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Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, Julie Ashfield, said: 'We always do our best to listen and meet our customers' requests.
"These crisps are clearly a fan favourite, so we are excited to bring the flavour back — watch this space'.
An exact date as to when the "addictive" crisps will return to UK stores is yet to be revealed.
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