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Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I tried supermarket ketchups – my £1 winner is just like Heinz but way cheaper
The winner is less than one-third of the price of Heinz ketchup SAUCY DEBATE I tried supermarket ketchups – my £1 winner is just like Heinz but way cheaper Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TOMATO sauce is the UK's favourite condiment – but which supermarket brand makes the best one? We've tested all the supermarket own-brand versions of ketchup against leading brand Heinz to see which one is the tastiest and the best value for money. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 We tried a huge variety of tomato ketchup to find the tastiest Credit: Brighton Pictures We've scored each tomato ketchup out of 10 for taste and 10 for value, based on the price per 100g. Here's how they scored out of 20 overall: Heinz Tomato Ketchup, £3 for 460g 9 Heinz Tomato Ketchup is a classic and a favourite across the country Credit: Alamy This is a classic and one of the UK's favourite sauces for a good reason. It's just the right balance of tomato sweetness and vinegar tang – but it comes at a price. At 65p per 100g, it was four times more expensive than the cheapest supermarket version. Taste: 10/10 Value: 5/10 Total: 15/20 Tesco Tomato Ketchup, £1 for 555g 9 Tesco's tomato ketchup's consistency let it down Credit: Brighton Pictures The Tesco ketchup was very watery and fell out of the bottle when it was turned it upside down, before I'd even had a chance to squeeze it. It tasted thin, vinegary and sweet – a bit like very diluted Heinz. It was one of the cheaper versions we tried at 18p per 100g. Taste: 4/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 11/20 Asda Classic Tomato Ketchup, £1 for 550g 9 Asda ketchup is far cheaper than the leading brand Credit: Brighton Pictures Asda's ketchup had a thick, gloopy texture and a strong, artificial tomato flavour. It reminded us of stodgy tomato soup. But at just 18p per 100g, it was less than a third of the price of Heinz. Taste: 5/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 12/20 Sainsbury's Tomato Ketchup, 90p for 460g 9 Sainsbury's didn't score well and was considered to have a poor flavour overall Credit: Brighton Pictures We weren't impressed by the Sainsbury's ketchup. It had a very fake tomato flavour that made the whole thing taste like the plastic bottle it came in. It was also one of the most expensive supermarket own-brands, at 20p per 100g. Taste: 5/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 11/20 Morrisons Tomato Ketchup, 90p for 450g 9 Morrisons' ketchup was tricky to get out of the bottle Credit: Brighton Pictures Morrisons' version had a decent tomato taste and a subtle vinegar tang. It was similar to Heinz but felt a bit cheaper, without such a full flavour. And it was gloopy and sticky, meaning it was hard to squeeze out of the bottle. This was one of the more expensive own-brand versions, at 20p per 100g. Taste: 8/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 14/20 Aldi Bramwells Tomato Ketchup, 89p for 560g 9 Aldi ketchup was too tangy and splashed out over the plate Credit: Brighton Pictures Aldi's ketchup was darker than the others and contained more tomatoes per 100g than Heinz. But it was so tangy with vinegar that it reminded us more of brown sauce than sweet ketchup. It was quite sloppy and splashed out onto the plate. But at just 16p per 100g, this was the cheapest version we tried – and four times cheaper than Heinz. Taste: 6/10 Value: 9/10 Total: 15/20 WINNER Lidl Batts Tomato Ketchup, £1.05 for 560g 9 Lidl was crowned the champion and was just one mark lower than Heinz Credit: Brighton Pictures This Lidl ketchup was a great copy of Heinz. It was packed full of tomato taste and had a good balance of sweet and vinegar flavours. Our only issue was that a pool of vinegar fell out of the bottle on the first squeeze, but the texture was fine after shaking. This is a close second to Heinz – at 19p per 100g, it is less than a third of the price. Taste: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20 Essential Waitrose Tomato Ketchup, 95p for 470g 9 Waitrose's version had a strange flavour that failed to win us over Credit: Brighton Pictures Waitrose's Essential ketchup was one of the most expensive supermarket own-brands, at 20p per 100g. But it had a bizarre taste that reminded us of canned sweetcorn – and was far too sweet. Taste: 6/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 12/20
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I tried supermarket ketchups – my £1 winner is just like Heinz but way cheaper
TOMATO sauce is the UK's favourite condiment – but which supermarket brand makes the best one? We've tested all the supermarket own-brand versions of ketchup against leading brand Heinz to see which one is the tastiest and the best value for money. 9 We've scored each tomato ketchup out of 10 for taste and 10 for value, based on the price per 100g. Here's how they scored out of 20 overall: Heinz Tomato Ketchup, £3 for 460g This is a classic and one of the UK's favourite sauces for a good reason. It's just the right balance of tomato sweetness and vinegar tang – but it comes at a price. At 65p per 100g, it was four times more expensive than the cheapest supermarket version. Taste: 10/10 Value: 5/10 Total: 15/20 Tesco Tomato Ketchup, £1 for 555g The Tesco ketchup was very watery and fell out of the bottle when it was turned it upside down, before I'd even had a chance to squeeze it. It tasted thin, vinegary and sweet – a bit like very diluted Heinz. It was one of the cheaper versions we tried at 18p per 100g. Taste: 4/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 11/20 Asda Classic Tomato Ketchup, £1 for 550g 9 Asda's ketchup had a thick, gloopy texture and a strong, artificial tomato flavour. It reminded us of stodgy tomato soup. But at just 18p per 100g, it was less than a third of the price of Heinz. Taste: 5/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 12/20 Sainsbury's Tomato Ketchup, 90p for 460g We weren't impressed by the Sainsbury's ketchup. It had a very fake tomato flavour that made the whole thing taste like the plastic bottle it came in. It was also one of the most expensive supermarket own-brands, at 20p per 100g. Taste: 5/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 11/20 Morrisons Tomato Ketchup, 90p for 450g 9 Morrisons' version had a decent tomato taste and a subtle vinegar tang. It was similar to Heinz but felt a bit cheaper, without such a full flavour. And it was gloopy and sticky, meaning it was hard to squeeze out of the bottle. This was one of the more expensive own-brand versions, at 20p per 100g. Taste: 8/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 14/20 Aldi Bramwells Tomato Ketchup, 89p for 560g Aldi's ketchup was darker than the others and contained more tomatoes per 100g than Heinz. But it was so tangy with vinegar that it reminded us more of brown sauce than sweet ketchup. It was quite sloppy and splashed out onto the plate. But at just 16p per 100g, this was the cheapest version we tried – and four times cheaper than Heinz. Taste: 6/10 Value: 9/10 Total: 15/20 WINNER Lidl Batts Tomato Ketchup, £1.05 for 560g This Lidl ketchup was a great copy of Heinz. It was packed full of tomato taste and had a good balance of sweet and vinegar flavours. Our only issue was that a pool of vinegar fell out of the bottle on the first squeeze, but the texture was fine after shaking. This is a close second to Heinz – at 19p per 100g, it is less than a third of the price. Taste: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20 Essential Waitrose Tomato Ketchup, 95p for 470g Waitrose's Essential ketchup was one of the most expensive supermarket own-brands, at 20p per 100g. But it had a bizarre taste that reminded us of canned sweetcorn – and was far too sweet. Taste: 6/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 12/20 How to save money on your supermarket shop THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop. You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they've been reduced. If the food is fresh, you'll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time. Making a list should also save you money, as you'll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket. Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too. This means ditching "finest" or "luxury" products and instead going for "own" or value" type of lines. Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they're misshapen or imperfect. For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50. If you're on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too. Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Heinz announces new ketchup and it's completely different to the staple £2.50 bottle
After the unannounced and limited Tomato Ketchup Sweet Sriracha drop that sold out in 15 minutes, the product will be available in all major supermarkets, starting with Asda and Morrisons Known for a range of different products including dipping sauces, the popular brand Heinz is about to release a brand new Tomato Ketchup sauce with an Asian twist. Ever heard about Sriracha? Yes, it's a combination of the best of both worlds. Heinz has announced a new Tomato Ketchup Sweet Sriracha hitting up the stores. Last week, the brand released a total of 57 bottles of their new product, which sold out in under 15 minutes, on the Heinz to Home website. As the drop came without any notice in advance, disappointed Ketchup fans still had high hopes of being able to get their hands on the unique condiment. But don't worry, you'll now be able to secured the goods on the product in your local supermarket. Promising to add 'a little swice to your life', the new fusion Ketchup brings a kick of heat, without it being too spicy. It joins the new other flavours range alongside Heinz Tomato Ketchup Pickle, Bacon and Curry. Thiago Rapp, Director of Taste Elevation at Heinz said: 'Following the success of Heinz Pickle, Bacon and Curry Tomato Ketchup in recent years, we know our fans are constantly looking for new flavours to elevate their meals. With the sweet and spicy trend not coming to an end any time soon, it was the perfect time to add a new twist to the iconic Heinz Tomato Ketchup taste people know and love by launching the Sweet Sriracha variety for those wanting an extra kick of sweet heat.' If you're not a fan of spicy food, don't worry, because Sriracha isn't in the 'hot' category, but in the 'mild' level. The new sauce is perfect for those who would rather taste the flavour than just the spiciness. It provides that rich, tomatoey flavour with a sweet kick of heat to 'enliven your senses', making your chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and cheesy fries extra flavourful. For those unfamiliar with the taste of Sriracha, it's a type of hot sauce made from paste of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, picked garlic, sugar and salt. Originated in Si Racha, Thailand, it goes well with seafood, or to add a kick of spiciness in any dish. Where to get the new Heinz Tomato Ketchup Sweet Sriracha? Sold at £3.39, Asda is the first supermarket to get their hands on the product, stocking up their shelves from April 29, followed by Morrisons from May 5 and other major UK retailers to join in the upcoming weeks. The best thing about it is that it's also suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers go wild over new Walkers snack spotted on supermarket shelves based on beloved crisps
Scroll to see the bizarre new product CHEESEY DOES IT CHEESEY DOES IT Shoppers go wild over new Walkers snack spotted on supermarket shelves based on beloved crisps WALKERS fans are divided over a bold new twist on a British classic - Wotsits have been turned into a full-blown meal. The cheesy baked corn snack, a staple under the Walkers brand since 2002, has been given a surprising revamp. 4 A shopper spotted Wotsits Mac 'n' Cheese bowls in Tesco in a variety of flavours Credit: Food Finds UK Official 4 The shopper spotted a 'Sweet & Spicy' Mac 'n' Cheese bowl Credit: Food Finds UK Official 4 The shopper also spotted a 'Flamin Hot' Mac 'n' Cheese bowl Credit: Food Finds UK Official One savvy shopper took to the Facebook group Food Finds UK Official to share their bizarre find - Wotsits mac 'n' cheese bowls. The user wrote: "New Wotsits Mac 'n' cheese bowls spotted in Tesco!" They went on to list the flavours: "Sweet & Spicy, Flamin Hot, Really Cheesy." In response, one user commented: "Looks like pure poison." Other users took offence at the price, commenting: "£4 seems a bit much" and "These should be no more then £2". It comes as Walkers' Ketchup-flavoured crisps have returned to shelves after being axed. Tomato Ketchup crisps, which have been absent from supermarkets for the last two years, made their official return on March 17. But eagle-eyed fans had already spotted six-packs at Iceland days before. These were also accompanied by multi-packs of the Worcester Sauce flavoured crisps - which were originally brought back exclusively to a single store in Worcester. However, after a surge in demand, the company admitted it had made a mistake - and has since rolled out the snack nationwide. Walkers has a history of discontinuing certain flavours - and then bringing them back at a later point. Last year, it announced the return of another fan favourite flavour: BBQ Sauce. The popular variety, launched in the 1990s, had been discontinued before making its comeback in 2024. Walkers has also released some experimental flavours including Tomato Ketchup and Cheese Toastie with Heinz Beans. In 2018, Walkers celebrated its 70th anniversary with the launch of six limited-edition "flavours of the decades". These included Coronation Chicken, Roast Lamb & Mint, Cheese Fondue and BBQ Rib. 4 Walkers' Ketchup-flavoured crisps have recently returned to shelves along with Worcester Sauce crisps
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shoppers go wild over new Walkers snack spotted on supermarket shelves based on beloved crisps
WALKERS fans are divided over a bold new twist on a British classic - Wotsits have been turned into a full-blown meal. The cheesy baked corn snack, a staple under the Walkers brand since 2002, has been given a surprising revamp. 4 One savvy shopper took to the Facebook group Food Finds UK Official to share their bizarre find - Wotsits mac 'n' cheese bowls. The user wrote: "New Wotsits Mac 'n' cheese bowls spotted in Tesco!" They went on to list the flavours: "Sweet & Spicy, Flamin Hot, Really Cheesy." In response, one user commented: "Looks like pure poison." Other users took offence at the price, commenting: "£4 seems a bit much" and "These should be no more then £2". It comes as Walkers' Ketchup-flavoured crisps have returned to shelves after being axed. Tomato Ketchup crisps, which have been absent from supermarkets for the last two years, made their official return on March 17. But eagle-eyed fans had already spotted six-packs at Iceland days before. These were also accompanied by multi-packs of the Worcester Sauce flavoured crisps - which were originally brought back exclusively to a single store in Worcester. However, after a surge in demand, the company admitted it had made a mistake - and has since rolled out the snack nationwide. Walkers has a history of discontinuing certain flavours - and then bringing them back at a later point. Last year, it announced the return of another fan favourite flavour: BBQ Sauce. The popular variety, launched in the 1990s, had been discontinued before making its comeback in 2024. Walkers has also released some experimental flavours including Tomato Ketchup and Cheese Toastie with Heinz Beans. In 2018, Walkers celebrated its 70th anniversary with the launch of six limited-edition "flavours of the decades". These included Coronation Chicken, Roast Lamb & Mint, Cheese Fondue and BBQ Rib. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
