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Telegraph
18 hours ago
- General
- Telegraph
‘This could pass as homemade': The best and worst supermarket lemon sorbet
Cold, refreshing lemon sorbet; tangy and citric, with a depth of fruitiness. We may have (thank goodness) given up on serving scoops 'to cleanse the palate' between the fish and the meat course, but it's still an excellent way to end a meal. Or top it with a splash of vodka and a glass of prosecco to make a sgroppino, an Italian dessert-cum-after-dinner-cocktail. The high street offers many options, from supermarket own-label tubs to specialist producers. In my blind taste test of nine, I looked for a real fruit juice flavour, rather than the overwhelming taste of lemon flavouring. Lemon zest and oil have a place in sorbet, but not at the expense of juice. As for that important acid note, I want it to be nuanced and natural, not the sour slap of citric acid which has nothing to do with citrus fruit, as it is produced industrially by fermenting sugar. Skip to: I also scrutinised the ingredients lists, keeping an eye out for additions that manufacturers may use to improve the texture and slow the melt (more on which below) – after all, they have to produce a sorbet that will survive a journey home, perhaps an hour in a hot car, before being returned to the freezer. Effectively, it's partially defrosting and refreezing, which is disastrous for the texture of a homemade, all-natural sorbet. Some of those made with industrial emulsifiers (which give sorbet a spumy, or foamy, texture, melting to a froth rather than a syrup) did, in fact, taste good – but the best-flavoured one contained none at all. Which, in my books, is pretty cool indeed. How I tasted Each lemon sorbet was scooped into a glass while I was out of the room. The glasses were assigned a letter to anonymise them. I returned and tasted, making notes on flavour and texture. Once the identity of each had been revealed, I compared their ingredients lists and the weight-to-volume ratio.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shoppers are Calling Trader Joe's New 'Tangy' and 'Creamy' Treat Absolutely 'Perfect'
Shoppers are Calling Trader Joe's New 'Tangy' and 'Creamy' Treat Absolutely 'Perfect' originally appeared on Parade. When summer finally hits, is there any snack more crave-worthy than your favorite frozen dessert? Trader Joe's doesn't think so, which is why fans are currently obsessed with what some are calling the 'best sorbet ever.' Introducing a must-try limited-time release: Trader Joe's Passion Fruit Sorbet. If you thought you already had your favorite summer flavors nailed, this iconic creation aims to disrupt your list and take the top spot. 😋😋SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter🍳🍔 'I found your new summer obsession at Trader Joe's,' @traderjoeslist captioned a post shared online. 'This Passion Fruit Sorbet is everything I want in a summer dessert—tangy, tropical, creamy, and vegan!'Priced at a cool $4.99 for a solid 16-ounce container, Trader Joe's Passion Fruit Sorbet comes from the brand's expert supplier in Thailand. Using a base of sweet, tangy and tart passion fruit purée, they've crafted a bright, refreshing tropical treat that is extremely hard to put down. It's soft and smooth in texture but bold and upfront with flavor. The best of two worlds. 'It looks great for hot summer days,' one fan wrote. 'Would make a great Passion Fruit Soda! Very refreshing!' And when it comes to getting the flavors just right, one commenter shared, 'I am from Costa Rica, and I can tell you this gets really close to actually noting passion fruit. Love it.' Someone else chimed in, replying, 'As a Peruvian, I agree!'Trader Joe's recommends serving the sorbet as an 'easy after-dinner dessert' or as part of a 'sweet spread at a pool party or barbecue.' Natasha notes in her post that the tart, citrusy flavors made her want to pair it with vanilla ice cream—a combo that we can definitely get behind on these hot summer days. Other creative uses from TJ's include serving it as a palate cleanser during at-home wine, cheese, or charcuterie tastings. It also works great in a sorbet parfait with your favorite yogurt, or as a fun mocktail—just drop a scoop into sparkling water for a fizzy Passion Fruit Sorbet float. With plenty of ways to enjoy it and a super approachable price point, this limited-time TJ's find is shaping up to be a seasonal are Calling Trader Joe's New 'Tangy' and 'Creamy' Treat Absolutely 'Perfect' first appeared on Parade on Jun 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shoppers rush to Lidl to grab new flavour of popular sorbet sweet
LIDL shoppers have flocked to taste new flavours of a popular sorbet sweet. Sorbet Ice Cream Balls are now available in mango and kiwi flavours at stores across the UK. 3 3 3 The refreshing snack is likely to be ever popular as the summer months approach. Its packaging says the sweet it vegan friendly, gluten free and lactose free. The frozen treats are currently selling at £2.29 for a 72 gram bag, according to Lidl 's website. Its presence in stores has drawn the attention of several Facebook users eager to sample a taste of the fruity snack. "Reminds me of the 90s calippo," one user commented. Another commenter echoed this comparison, likening them to "giant calippo shots". The summery treats are available to purchase from Lidl stores across the country. Other Facebook users delighted at the fruity flavours on offer. One user said: "Not tried the Kiwi ones yet but the Mango are lovely!" It's not the only tasty treat set to grace the shelves of Britain's supermarkets. Cadbury is set to launch a brand new Dairy Milk flavour bar within days. The Sun exclusively revealed that the chocolatier has announced the launch of its new Dairy Milk Iced Latte bar. This packaging changes its appearance when cooled, using special thermochromic technology to revealing bright, summery designs. Mara Popa, from Cadbury's parent company Mondelez, said: "We know that over half the nation is already chilling their chocolate, and we're ready to truly embrace this debate! "With our limited-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk Summer Edition Bars and innovative colour-changing packaging, we're celebrating the fun and unique ways people enjoy their chocolate. "This special pack design highlights the chilled chocolate trend in a playful way – so whether you are team fridge or team cupboard, the choice is yours!" The new chocolate bars are expected to hit shelves in June - and will be available throughout the summer period for £2.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
The unexpected $7 item that's selling out at Woolworths across Australia: 'OMG I can't find them anywhere'
Shoppers are clamouring to get their hands on a frozen treat that keeps selling out at Woolworths stores. The mass Aussie grocery retailer recently started stocking bubbleme Sorbet Balls – and they've quickly become a hard-to-find item. The bite-sized sorbet spheres are available in three flavours: grape, mango and kiwi. They're also gluten-free and dairy-free and contain real fruit juice. Woolworths store workers confirmed the grape flavour is repeatedly 'out of stock' and difficult to track down. A review video shared by Woolworths staffer Emily from the Keperra store in Queensland explained that the appeal of the new frozen treat is that it's similar to a popular dessert commonly found in Japan. 'These are supposed to be like the ones they sell in Japan at convenience stores,' Emily explained. 'I actually have tried the ones in Japan so am excited to compare.' The Woolies staffer opened up a pack and tasted the grape version of the sorbet balls, explaining that the texture had a 'hard exterior' but was 'full of sorbet'. After tasting the repeatedly sold-out flavour, Emily said she instantly understood why it was a hit - likening it to another popular grape flavoured product. 'The easiest way to explain it is they taste like grape Zappos, but in sorbet form,' she described. Store workers Mia and Elisa at the Point Cook store in Victoria also made their own taste test review video. The two staffers tried all three flavours of the bubbleme Sorbet Balls, but controversially declared that they rated mango as the best flavour, followed by the always 'out of stock' grape in second place and then kiwi in third. 'That mango was soooo good,' read the caption of the girls' video. 'It smells good. It smells like Boost juice,' one of the ladies confirmed of the mango flavour during the taste test video. 'It kind of just melts in my mouth.' Both videos received excited comments from shoppers who were eager to taste the frozen treat. 'I'm intrigued,' read one reply to Mia and Elisa's video. 'Just went and bought 4 packs' read another reply to Emily's video. '[T]he wife is gonna love these,' read part of another comment. Bubbleme Marketing Manager Richard Fowell explained that the unique and innovative sorbet was created using cutting-edge flash-freezing technology that locks in flavour and texture. Richard said: 'Our aim is to shake up the ice-cream aisle with something that's seriously fun and bubbleme Sorbet Balls does just that. 'They're bright, fruity, a little nostalgic, and totally refreshing,' he added. 'Sorbet Balls are perfect for watching movies, sweet treats on the go, sharing with the family or for anyone looking for a light, tasty treat that's as fun to eat as it is delicious,' added Mr Fowell.
The Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I tried ice creams & lollies with boozy twist… the best was a £1.70 spritz on a stick but top brand was a frozen flop
Laura Stott Published: Invalid Date, WHAT could be better than a refreshing ice lolly on a hot summer's day? How about one with an added measure of your favourite booze? Supermarket Aldi has just introduced a range of 'hard' desserts in the form of vodka and rum-laced cocktail-flavour sorbet pots. And if that's not enough to make you feel merry in the freezer aisle, the good news is that they aren't the only alcoholic afters available. From feisty, funky ice pops to sloshed sorbets, here Laura Stott tastes and rates a range of adult-only frozen puds. Carte D'Or Rum & Raisin 825ml, £4.50, Morrisons 0.18% rum - 1/5 LIKE a hint of alcohol but not too much of the real thing? This ice cream, which contains only the tiniest amount of rum, might hit the perfect frozen spot for you. There are a few rum-flavoured components, including the chocolate sauce and the raisins themselves, but the tipple taste is barely detectable. The ice cream itself was okay, but for this high price I think it could and should be a lot better – it was more of a 'whippy'-style vanilla with a light, aerated texture, and no taste or sight of the black flecks of the real bean. It also melted quickly as it's very thin. The chocolate sauce was poor quality and the cake pieces scattered over the top were dry and tasteless. You'd be better having a scoop of a decent vanilla and pouring a shot of your preferred rum over the top. Shuda Passion Fruit Martini Flavour Alcoholic Sorbet 250ml, £1, Iceland, 4% vodka - 3/5 PORNSTAR martini fans will be licking their lips at the prospect of slurping these boozy, slushy cocktails that are delivered in a frozen pouch. The pre-mixed sachets come as a liquid and you have to freeze them for a few hours, then cut them open and squeeze gently to enjoy a slushy sorbet-style vodka-laced fruity glugger. Sitting somewhere in the middle of a sorbet and a boozy, iced punch, it feels more like you're sipping a drink than eating a dessert but is no less enjoyable as a result. It has a nice fruity flavour but I did find them rather sweet and quite messy. They also seemed to melt rather quickly. I think they'd be best squeezed out into a bowl and slurped up that way – with an extra shot of booze added should you fancy one. Tipsies Cocktail Pops 12 x 70ml, £19.99, 5% rum, vodka and others - 3/5 IF you loved ice pops as a kid then these are the intoxicating adult equivalent. The alcohol-laced 5% abv freezer pops aren't called Tipsies for nothing. Each box of 12 contains a cocktail menu selection including mojito, passion fruit martini and pina colada, so you can pick your tipple and enjoy in frozen form. Details of the exact percentage of spirits included in each squiffy suck aren't given but all come in at 5% abv and are made with the real spirit the drink equivalent is based on. My favourite was the zesty and refreshing mojito flavour, which had a real kick of rum and vanished far too fast! Jude's Rum & Raisin Ice Cream 460ml, £5, Sainsburys, or £3, 4% rum - 5/5 YO ho ho and a bottle of . . . ice cream? If you want to round off your meal with a scoop or two of something that will make you feel merry then this is definitely the ice cream to opt for. Containing 4% rum, this pirate-friendly pud offered the second most generous measures of neat booze of all the drunken desserts I tried, and it's not subtle either – you really can taste and smell the spirit in every spoonful of this potent frozen pud. Booze aside, this is also a wonderful tasting tub. Made with fresh cream there's a melt-in-the-mouth richness that certainly tastes a cut above, and that's before you savour the masses of juicy raisins and yet more rum and raisin sauce. Watch out if you scoff the lot as you might be unable to walk straight afterwards. Baileys Ice Cream 825ml, £4.50, most supermarkets 0.21% Baileys - 2/5 BAILEYS fans will be in pudding paradise with this ice cream laced with the Irish cream liqueur. The idea of turning the famous tipple into a dessert makes a lot of sense as the sweet, rich and creamy choc and vanilla-flavoured glug – served in a glass with lots of ice – is already as good as a pud for many sippers. Freezing it and putting it in a tub to eat with a spoon seems a logical next step. Flavour-wise the results are mixed, however. What you end up with is essentially Baileys vanilla ice cream, decorated with dark choc flakes on top and throughout. The main component giving you the liqueur flavour is the 22 per cent caramel sauce, and there is an awful lot of this gloopy mix – which is great if you enjoy the toffee taste. I personally found it rather sickly, but in fairness it is precisely what a lot of Baileys fans will want. Gianni's Cocktail Mini Pots 4 x 110ml, £2.99, Aldi 1% vodka or rum - 3/5 DON'T be fooled by the innocent appearance of these frozen cocktail pots from Aldi. They are small but the 1% booze in each tiny tub means they pack a pretty powerful punch. Each box contains two different flavours of frozen drinks – passion fruit martini and mojito. The former contains a shot of 1% vodka and the latter 1% rum, making them a refreshing option for a warm day that will also give you a bit of a buzz. Tipsy qualities aside these mini-tipple treats are also rather tasty. My favourite was the smooth, mellow passion fruit flavour which slipped down a treat. Scoff too many of these and you might start to feel a bit squiffy. Remeo Malfy Spritz Sorbetto Lolly 3 x 70ml, £5, 5% Prosecco, 2% gin - 5/5 IF your idea of bliss is glugging an Aperol spritz or a similar bitters-themed boozy refresher in the sunshine then this aperitif on a stick should be a must in your freezer this summer. The lolly equivalent of sipping something sharp and refreshing while nibbling on some olives, this sophisticated abv sucker is classy, grown-up and really rather chic. For such a simple little eat with minimal ingredients, the flavours are fabulous, concentrated and extremely potent. It's made with 45 per cent blood orange along with a whopping 5% Italian sparkling wine and an added 2% orange flavour gin on top. If you love the drink you can't go wrong. Considering how much booze you get, they are great value too. Tiramisu Gelato 380g, £4.50, Sainsburys 0.5% Marsala Wine - 4/5 WITH thick coffee sauce, mascarpone ice cream, a thick cocoa dusting and a strong waft of sweet wine, merely looking at this gorgeous gelato for grown-ups was enough to make my mouth water. If you thought tiramisu – the classic Italian pud made with sponge, chocolate, coffee, soft cheese cream and Marsala wine – couldn't be beaten then you haven't tried it as an ice cream yet. This drool-worthy tub doesn't just look incredible. When you get your spoon into it, the flavours are just as good too. The gelato is smooth and creamy, the thick layer of chocolate powder on top isn't too sweet and there's just enough kick from the 0.5% marsala wine. Shame you don't get much in the container.
