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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
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 h umble Twister has long been a family favourite, regularly topping polls as one of our top choices. 6 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 6 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 £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 £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 £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 £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 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.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Three genius ways to save on ice lollies as prices and temperatures rise
ICE lollies are perfect for cooling off when temperatures rise, but they can be pricey. Here are some ways to keep down the cost of your frozen treats . . . BREAK THE MOULD: Making your own lollies is far cheaper than buying from the shops. You just need to invest in some moulds, which can be used over and over again. Dunelm has a set of four silicone push-up moulds for £5. Simply fill them with juice or squash and pop in the freezer for a quick, low-effort treat. USE IT UP: If you want to get creative, homemade ice cream and lollies are a great way to use up any fruit that is on the turn. It is also a clever way to smuggle fruit into a fussy child's diet. Raid your fridge for items that need to be used and get kids involved for a fun activity that they'll love. For example, when you have some bananas that need using up, simply chop into chunks and freeze for at least an hour. Then blitz them with a little milk to a creamy texture before freezing in moulds. You could add a teaspoon of honey for a sweeter taste. 'survey reveals what your ice cream eating habits could say about your personality' Avocado works well to give a nice creamy texture. Just blend with natural yoghurt, a squeeze of lime and a little honey before freezing in moulds. Or try soft strawberries blitzed with apple juice for an easy delicious combo. CARRY CASE: Kids often want ice lollies when you're at the park or as a treat on a day out. But the price of single lollies from shops or ice cream vans can be really expensive. Instead, you can take homemade or shop-bought lollies with you by popping them inside a travel mug which keeps drinks and food cold. The best cooling travel mugs can be expensive but they are worth the investment if they stop you buying refreshments when out and about. Try the Sainsbury's home travel cup, £12. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. 7 DEAL OF THE DAY 7 SIT and relax on these deckchairs, perfect for lazy summer days, down from £69 to £54 at George from Asda. SAVE: £15 CHEAP TREAT 7 LIFT your mood with a spritz of Daise Happy body mist, £5.99, from Superdrug. What's new? TRY bangers with a twist – new in at Tesco, a six-pack of Heck chorizo-style sausages are £3.35, or £2.50 with a Clubcard. TOP SWAP CUDDLE up to this cute Odyssey Octopus, £48 from Or try the equally adorable octopus plush toy, £10 from Flying Tiger. Shop & save KIDS will love spending time in this 240cm diameter paddling pool, down from £24.99 to £14.99 at The Range. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
