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Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The sausage roll that's better than Greggs – and it beats Aldi and Lidl too
We reveal plenty of ways to save on your supermarket shop ON A ROLL The sausage roll that's better than Greggs – and it beats Aldi and Lidl too Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S officially picnic season – but what are the best supermarket foods to pack in your hamper? We've tested all the own-brand sausage rolls from the major supermarkets to see which are the best value for money - and whether they beat Greggs. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Rosie Taylor has tested supermarket sausage rolls vs Greggs Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures We've scored them out of 10 for taste and 10 for value, taking into account the pork content and price for a 360g pack of six. Here's how the sausage rolls scored out of 20 overall: Tesco Pork Sausage Rolls, £1.95 for 6 9 The test of Tesco's sausage rolls got off to a bad start Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Our test of the Tesco sausage rolls got off to a bad start with a large piece of gristle in the first bite. The sausage was tasteless, which is unsurprising as it contained just 27 per cent pork – the joint-lowest of all the supermarkets. But the pastry was light and flaky. At 33p per roll, these were middle of the range on price but you don't get much sausage for your money. Taste: 5/10 Value: 5/10 Total: 10/20 Asda Pork Sausage Rolls, £1.95 for 6 9 Asda's didn't fare much better Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures The Asda sausages were also disappointing, as the sausage meat was a bland, smooth paste and the pastry had a greasy aftertaste. Overall these were greasy and tasteless – and cost more than the budget versions from brands like Aldi and Lidl. Taste: 4/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 10/20 Sainsbury's Pork Sausage Rolls, £1.69 for 6 9 Sainsbury's Sausage Rolls taste test – with Rosie Taylor ***Pic by David McHugh / Brighton Pictures 07768 721637** Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures At 28p per roll, Sainsbury's versions were one of the cheapest supermarket sausage rolls we tried – but they had one of lowest meat contents, at just 27 per cent pork. Although the pastry was light and flaky, the meat filling was unusually dark and tasted bland. Taste: 6/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 12/20 Morrisons Pork Sausage Rolls, £2.40 for 6 9 Morrisons' pastry had large gaps in, but it tasted buttery Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Morrisons' sausage rolls had a great taste, with plenty of seasoning and the second highest meat content of all those we tried, at 30 per cent pork. The pastry had large gaps in and crumbled apart easily, but it tasted buttery. At 40p per roll, these were one of the most expensive options – but were worth the price. Taste: 8/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 14/20 Aldi Crestwood Sausage Rolls, £1.69 for 6 9 Aldi and Lidl's sausage rolls were very similar Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Both Aldi and Lidl's sausage rolls were extremely similar, with a crumbly sausage meat filling and stodgy pastry that looked undercooked – even after heating them in the oven. At 28p per roll, these budget versions tasted bland but salty. Taste: 6/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 13/20 Lidl Chef Select Sausage Rolls, £1.69 for 6 9 Aldi's, like Lidl's rolls, contained 29% pork Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Just like the Aldi version, these budget sausage rolls were inoffensive but covered in stodgy, undercooked pastry. Both Lidl and Aldi's versions contained 29 per cent pork. Taste: 6/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 13/20 WINNER Waitrose Sausage Rolls, £2.40 for 6 (360g) 9 Waitrose's sausage rolls were crowned the winner Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Posh supermarket Waitrose's sausage rolls were the joint-most expensive – at 40p per roll – but worth the extra pennies. The pastry was crumbly and brown, although it was not quite as crisp and flaky as the pastry on a Greggs' sausage roll. The filling had a wholesome taste of pork and herbs. It wasn't surprising to find they had the highest pork content (36 per cent) of all the sausage rolls we tried. These are worth splurging on – and they're still nearly a third cheaper than Greggs. Taste: 8/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 15/20 Greggs Sausage Rolls, £3.90 for 4 large rolls (440g) 9 The posh supermarket even beat Greggs Credit: PA The 'nation's favourite' sausage roll is a classic for a reason. It had crisp, light and flaky pastry, although the sausage meat itself was fairly bland. That is perhaps not surprising - the pork content of the Greggs sausage rolls is far lower than any of the supermarket versions we tried, at just 22 per cent. And they were also the most expensive. You get more sausage roll by weight in a pack of four from Greggs (400g compared with 360g in all the supermarket versions). But it still works out around a third more expensive gram-for-gram than the most costly supermarket versions at Waitrose. Taste: 8/10 Value: 5/10 Total: 13/20
Metro
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Metro
I tried M&S' new Punishment Juice — this cheeky product 'could backfire'
From picky bits to baked goods, Marks & Spencer rarely misses when they launch a new item in the Food Hall. The Dippy Egg Hot Cross Buns sold out almost instantly at Easter and the new picky bits selection for summer is causing an absolute stir, especially those Marmite and Cheese Sausage Rolls. However, the latest item to hit the shelves at the supermarket will likely provoke a slightly different reaction from shoppers, possibly causing a few eyebrows to raise. That's because the retailer has just added a brand new drink to its Eat Well range, known as Punishment Juice. The quirky product is made from a mixture of vegetables and spirulina (a blue-green algae) and it looks like it is too. The liquid inside the bottle is such a dark green colour that it almost looks black. For those curious, the full ingredients list includes Cucumber Juice, Spinach Juice, Celery Juice, Lime Juice, Kale Juice, Aloe Vera Juice, Mint Juice, Parsley Juice, Spirulina Powder, Hemp Poder, Concentrated Spirulina and Chlorella Powder. The drink, which serves as one of your five-a-day, is available to buy now in more than 400 stores and costs £3.25 for a 250ml bottle. According to M&S, the drink is 'delicious and healthy', but given the name choice, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was anything but. The retailer told Metro that 'Punishment Juice' was just intended to be 'disruptive' and is actually just a joke as some people might think that with so many fruits and veggies packed in, it will be too healthy to taste nice. A spokesperson said: 'At M&S, we take innovation and quality extremely seriously. We're always looking at how we can improve the quality of our products and launch new lines that customers can't get anywhere else. 'Our new cold-pressed juice sounds almost too good to be true and that's why we've called it Punishment Juice.' But not everyone thinks the new drink is quite so clever. Registered dietician and nutritionist, Laura Clark, tells Metro: 'In a world where we are overwhelmed with wellness noise and are finding it tougher than ever to decipher the right nutrition path for us as individuals, I'm not sure the product 'Punishment Juice' adds anything but confusion into the mix. 'These words, no matter how ironic, should never be attached to food.' And Aleks Jagiello, a Doctify rated registered dietitian also had some concerns. She said: 'It's undeniably clever marketing in that we're all talking about it, the name itself sparks curiosity and in a crowded market of green juices and smoothies, a name like Punishment Juice stands out.' Aleks went on to share how younger, marketing-savvy consumers might find it 'funny, ironic and memorable' and claimed she appreciated the effort to make healthy eating a hot topic in pop culture. However, she did point out that the branding 'could backfire' if people misinterpret it. 'Not everyone will get the humour or appreciate it. For some, the word 'punishment' has a harsh connotation that isn't exactly appetising. 'There's a fine line between edgy and off-putting. Especially for M&S's core shoppers, who might be more family-oriented or older than the typical energy drink or craft beer demographic, the joke could fall flat or even discourage sales.' The expert adds that framing a product as a punishment for indulgence could also inadvertantly promote unhealthy attitudes towards food. 'It suggests a cycle of 'be bad, then atone with juice,' which isn't the balanced approach we advocate. We'd rather people enjoy treats in moderation without guilt, and incorporate veggies consistently, not as a crash-course corrective. 'I worry that if someone takes 'Punishment Juice' seriously as a detox or penance, it might reinforce guilt-driven eating patterns. The concept of 'offsetting' indulgence by punitive measures walks into the territory of disordered eating thoughts. 'I'm sure M&S meant it lightly, but it's something to be mindful of.' However, she did note that it wasn't all bad and there were positives to Punishment Juice, even hailing the drink an 'impressive concept' because of its formulation. She added: 'Most commercial juices (especially fruit-based ones) are high in natural sugars. For example, a small 150ml glass of orange or apple juice packs around 12g of sugar (about 20g in a 250ml serving). In contrast, Punishment Juice is predominantly veggies and algae, so it likely contains only a couple of grams of naturally occurring sugars. That's great news for those watching their sugar intake or anyone who finds typical fruit smoothies too sweet. 'And the inclusion of spirulina, chlorella, and hemp adds a bit of plant protein (spirulina and hemp are both protein-rich), which is why M&S can tout it as a 'source of protein.' Admittedly, the protein amount will be modest, perhaps only a few grams, but it's a nice bonus since most juices have virtually none.' Metro's specialist food writer, Courtney Pochin, gave the new Punishment Juice a try and it's fair to say, she wasn't a fan. She said: 'M&S, I adore you, but this juice is disgusting. 'I know you're trying to be funny, but I think the joke might be on you because drinking this does actually feel like a punishment – one that I definitely didn't deserve. 'I think all the algae in it is at fault – the drink contains three kinds, so not only does it look like someone has scooped plants out of a pond in their back garden and blended them up, it tastes like it too. More Trending 'And I'm sorry to report that it's not something that gets better the more you drink. It's just incredibly briney. 'The only positive thing about it was the smell, as the juice has a strong cucumber and mint scent, which is pleasnt and refreshing. The flavour itself is anything but though.' Courtney added: 'If this had been sold in shot size, it might have been an easier pill to swallow, going down in one. But 250mls is too much. 'I couldn't manage three sips, let alone the whole bottle. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ View More » MORE: All the food and drink banned on EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI flights MORE: Eating dinner after 9pm is just plain wrong (unless you're drunk) MORE: Shoppers going wild over Chick-fil-A sauce spotted in UK that's like 'liquid gold' Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
