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Scottish Sun
05-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The supermarket own-brand salt and vinegar crisps that beat Tyrrells and Kettle on taste and price
Plus, what freeze-dried coffee was crowned winner of another recent taste test below... SNACK ATTACK The supermarket own-brand salt and vinegar crisps that beat Tyrrells and Kettle on taste and price Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HOST of supermarkets' own-brand salt and vinegar crisps have been crowned better than Tyrrells and Kettle. A blind test carried out by 72 crisp enthusiasts for Which? found six retailer own-brand varieties pipped their branded counterparts in terms of both flavour and price. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A host of supermarket own-brand crisps have pipped their branded counterparts in a Which? blind taste test Tasters tried 10 different varieties of the popular flavour in total, including three branded bags - Tyrrell's, Kettle and Pipers. Which? testers found Asda's Extra Special Sea Salt and Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps (£1.34 for 150g) came out top – scoring 78%. The crisps were rated highly on texture, thickness and flavour, earning a Which? Best Buy tag. Costing around half the price of the big brands, they also received a Great Value recommendation. Also impressing Which?'s tasters and earning the Which? Best Buy was Co-op Irresistible Hand Cooked Sea Salt and Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Crisps (£1.70 for 150g), which scored 75%. Tasters said they had an appetising aroma and appearance, with most agreeing they were the right thickness and crispiness. The majority of tasters said the saltiness of the crisps was good – though some found that the vinegar was slightly too much, so these would be a good choice for fans of especially zingy crisps. Aldi's Specially Selected Sea Salt and Chardonnay Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps (£1.09 for 150g) scored 69% and were both the cheapest on test and a popular choice among Which?'s tasters who were impressed by the crispness and thickness. Most agreed that the seasoning was about right, though some wanted them to be a bit more salty, while others would have liked the crisps to be more vinegary. Morrisons The Best Hand Cooked Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar Crisps (£1.30 for 125g) scored 67%. I tried Harry Kane's knobbly sticks after England star did a Gary Lineker by releasing snack brand - here's my verdict Most of the tasters in the test said these looked appealing. Two thirds thought they were the perfect thickness but lacked flavour compared to the Which? Best Buys. M&S Hand Cooked Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar Crisps (£1.80 for 150g) scored 66%. Half of Which?'s tasters found the salt level of these crisps to be perfect, though a third longed for a sharper vinegar kick. Despite their high-end reputations and prices, none of the branded crisps in Which?'s taste test scored as highly as the supermarket versions. Tyrrell's Sea Salt and Cider Vinegar Crisps (from £1.75 for 150g) scored 63%. While it was the best of the brands on test, they did not wow Which? tasters. Most of the panel enjoyed their thickness and crispness, but nearly half found these crisps pale-looking and lacking in flavour. Kettle Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Potato Chips (£2.40 for 130g) scored 60%. These widely available Kettle crisps were judged to be mediocre, with thickness and crispiness being their stronger points. Many of Which?'s tasters thought they were bland, and would have liked them to be more salty and more vinegary. Pipers Burrow Hill Cider Vinegar and Sea Salt Crisps, the most expensive crisps tested at £3 per 150g, came in last with a disappointing 57%. While Which? tasters agreed these had a good thickness and crispiness, very few felt the salt and vinegar flavour hit the spot. Most wanted more flavour out of these pricey crisps. Jessica Carson, Which? food and health editor, said: "Our Which? taste tests show you don't have to splash out on the more expensive brand name crisps to get great flavour and a satisfying crunch. 'If you're after that classic salt and vinegar zing, a supermarket own-label is the best bet. "Asda's and Co-op's posh crisps wowed our panel of crisp connoisseurs – outperforming the big names on every front." In other news, a supermarket instant coffee was crowned better than a host of branded counterparts including Nescafe and Kenco. Plus, the supermarket ice cream that's identical to Magnum and 46% cheaper. 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 and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. 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. 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Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi slashes price of fancy wine to just £10 as part of bargain sale
Aldi are slashing prices on premium bottles as part of English Wine Week CHEERS! Aldi slashes price of fancy wine to just £10 as part of bargain sale ALDI has slashed the price of some of its fanciest wine to just £10 as part of a brilliant bargain sale. The retailer is slashing the price as part of a sale to mark English Wine Week. Advertisement 3 The sale is a celebration of English Wine Week Credit: Getty 3 Several wines are on offer across the country to mark the event Credit: Aldi Saving 44 per cent per bottle shoppers will be treated to Aldi's premium Winemaster's Lot English Sparkling Wine for just £9.99. Without the discount the bottle would set back shoppers a massive £17.96. The deal will be available in stores for the duration of English Wine Week from the 19th-25th of June. Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: 'English Wine Week is a great moment to showcase the quality of British winemaking. Advertisement "With a saving of 44% on our Winemaster's Lot English Sparkling Wine, we're making it easier than ever for shoppers to enjoy exceptional, award-winning English wine at unbeatable prices.' English Wine Week is an annual national event that celebrates the English wine industry. Several retailers, restaurants and vinyards participate in the event, offering up cheap English wines to customers. This year Aldi will be serving up multiple bottles from their collection to mark the event. Advertisement The best of their offers is on their Winemaster's Lot English Sparkling Wine. The white sparkling wine usually retails for almost £20 but in celebration of English Wine Week it has been reduced by almost half. 'Aldi, are you ok hun' wine pro exclaims as she calls store's £6.99 pink bubbles a 'crowd pleaser' you need to snap up It scored higher than wines that cost as much as 90% more and was praised for its impressive fruity and savoury finish by Which? Best Buy. The bubbly impressed experts at the consumer champion, who scored it a remarkable 80/100. Advertisement The swanky wine is described by Aldi as: "light and lemony with notes of ripe apple and honeysuckle, and an impressive, slightly savoury finish." 75cl bottles of the wine could be yours during English Wine Week for just £9.99. Shoppers have been warned that the offer only lasts while stocks last. 3 The premium wine was praised as a Which? Best Buy Credit: Getty Advertisement Once the wine sells out the deal closes so those looking to enjoy a tipple are encouraged to rush to stores. Aldi are also offering 75cl bottles of Specially Selected English Bacchus for £7.99, 75cl bottles of Specially Selected English White Cuvée for £10.99 and 75cl bottles of Specially Selected English Pinot Noir Rosé for £8.69. Offers will only last until English Wine Week ends with shoppers encouraged to get in on the savings while they can.
