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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Budget 89p supermarket jam crowned best in new taste test beating Hartley's

Aldi's budget jam surprised taste testers by outperforming the well-known Hartley's brand in a recent supermarket jam taste test.

Feb 26 • 02:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Supermarket hot chocolate beats Hotel Chocolat in taste test for half the price

A taste test reveals that a supermarket's hot chocolate surpasses premium brands like Hotel Chocolat, offering a better flavor at half the price.

Feb 25 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I compared the world's most expensive bakery to Greggs - there was one winner

YouTuber Gary Hanna conducted a taste test between Cedric Grolet at The Berkeley, the world's most expensive bakery, and the UK high street chain Greggs, concluding that Greggs offered better value for money.

Feb 25 • 08:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tasted sausages from Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, M&S and Richmond - £4 packet was a winner'

A taste test evaluating sausages from major UK supermarkets revealed that a £4 packet was the top choice for flavor and texture.

Feb 25 • 05:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tried brown sauce from M&S, Sainsbury's, Lidl and more — a 99p bottle was better than HP

A taste test revealed that a 99p bottle of brown sauce surpasses the popular HP brand in flavor.

Feb 24 • 00:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tried 5 supermarket frozen chips - winner tasted better than McCain at £1.60 less

A taste test of five frozen chip brands reveals a supermarket option that surpasses McCain in flavor at a lower price.

Feb 22 • 11:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

TESTS ⟩ Do you like what makes many grimace?

A test is designed to determine if you enjoy foods that many people find unpleasant.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Best supermarket olive oil 2026 named and it's £2 cheaper than Filippo Berio — not Aldi or Lidl

Asda's Extra Special Greek Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been named the best supermarket olive oil for 2026, outperforming other brands including Filippo Berio.

Feb 20 • 14:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Taste of cocoa makes brands stand out in chocolate ice cream tasting

Chocolate ice cream remains a top choice in Brazil despite the popularity of pistachio, as demonstrated in a recent tasting event showcasing nine brands.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tried 7 supermarket sirloin steaks — the cheapest had the most flavour

A taste test of sirloin steaks from seven supermarkets revealed that the cheapest option had the best flavor.

Feb 19 • 02:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The winner tastes of butter and caramel

A fudge tasting competition highlights stark contrasts between two brands, capturing the judges' attention for distinct reasons.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Supermarket ketchup is 'just as good as Heinz' in taste test - and it's much cheaper

A recent taste test revealed that some supermarket brand ketchups, specifically from Asda and Aldi, are just as good as Heinz, but significantly cheaper.

Feb 17 • 12:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Supermarket own-brand salt and vinegar crisps best in UK — beats Kettle and Pipers

A taste test reveals that supermarket own-brand salt and vinegar crisps outperform brand-name counterparts like Kettle and Pipers in customer preference.

Feb 17 • 11:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprising Differences Found in Oat Flakes in Stores - This is the Porridge that a Nutritionist Chooses

A taste test revealed surprising differences in the taste and texture of various oat porridge types available in stores.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Supermarket brand £1.80 marmalade named best in the UK — beating Tiptree

Morrisons' £1.80 Seville Orange marmalade wins a taste test, surpassing well-known brands like Tiptree, Tesco, and Asda.

Feb 17 • 04:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop buying Greggs sausage rolls when cook’s 20-recipe makes for tastier results

A TikTok user claims a homemade recipe for sausage rolls surpasses the famed Greggs version, leading to a delicious taste test that yields impressive results.

Feb 16 • 04:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Supermarket own brand sourdough bread named best in the UK - better than Jason's

A supermarket's own brand sourdough bread has been ranked the best in the UK, outperforming established brands in taste tests.

Feb 16 • 03:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Supermarket ice cream named as good as Magnum in taste test — and it's £1 cheaper

A supermarket-owned ice cream has been rated just as highly as the Magnum Classic in a recent taste test conducted by Which?, offering a more affordable alternative for ice cream lovers.

Feb 15 • 15:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Budget supermarket frozen Yorkshire puddings named best in UK beating Aunt Bessie’s & Waitrose

A budget supermarket's frozen Yorkshire puddings have been voted the best in the UK, surpassing Aunt Bessie's.

Feb 15 • 00:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Supermarket own-brand cheddar cheese beats Cathedral City and Pilgrims Choice in blind taste test

A recent taste test by Consumer group Which? has revealed that a supermarket's own-brand cheddar cheese outperformed popular brands like Cathedral City and Pilgrims Choice.

Feb 14 • 14:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Best supermarket pesto brand named in taste test — beats Aldi, Asda and Tesco

A taste test by Which? has determined the best supermarket pesto, outperforming major brands and own-label versions.

Feb 14 • 13:44 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Afternoon Tea Test: From Delicious to Frighteningly Bad.

A taste test of afternoon tea reveals a wide range of quality, from delightful to disappointingly poor.

Feb 14 • 10:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Giant Test! We Tasted the Shrove Buns from Stores - One Took a Clear Victory: 'Like Grandmother's Bun'

Ilta-Sanomat conducted a taste test of 14 Shrove Buns and crowned a raspberry and cream-filled bun from Leipomo Salonen as the best.

Feb 12 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Supermarket own brand chocolate spread named best in the UK - and it’s cheaper than Nutella

In a recent taste test by Which?, a supermarket's own brand hazelnut chocolate spread was rated the best in the UK, outperforming the popular Nutella brand in both taste and price.

Feb 12 • 10:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Taste test reveals 1 big difference between US and UK Terry's Chocolate Oranges

A taste test highlights a key difference between Terry's Chocolate Oranges sold in the US and the UK, as revealed by social media personality Russ.

Feb 9 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

UK's best supermarket chocolate hazelnut spread named — it's not Nutella

A new Which? taste test reveals that a supermarket own-brand chocolate hazelnut spread, which is 40p cheaper than Nutella, has been named the best in the UK.

Feb 6 • 00:14 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Life & Tech

Large test: Alcohol-free beer and light beer

This article presents a comprehensive test comparing the flavors and qualities of alcohol-free and light beers.

Feb 2 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Supermarket instant coffee named best in the UK — and it’s £1.10 cheaper than Nescafé Gold

A recent taste test by Which? named a supermarket instant coffee as the best in the UK, which is notably cheaper than popular brands like Nescafé Gold.

Jan 15 • 00:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Man rates every Cadbury chocolate flavour and one got more than perfect score

Carmie Sellitto conducted a taste test of various Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate flavors, revealing one unexpected favorite in his viral Instagram video after spending £40.

Jan 14 • 13:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Coffee Machine Test: Discontinued Fully Automatic

Philips' Café Aromis series appears to prioritize features over the quality of coffee, leading to disappointing results in taste tests.

Jan 14 • 07:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

‘I tried chicken tenders from McDonald’s, Popeyes and KFC - one was embarrassing’

YouTuber Ciaran Carlin conducts a taste test comparing chicken tenders from McDonald’s, Popeyes, and KFC, revealing one brand as disappointing.

Jan 9 • 11:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tested Costa and Starbucks matcha lattes to find the best – but spat one out

An experiment comparing matcha lattes from Costa and Starbucks revealed a mixed reaction, with one being unpalatable enough to spit out.

Jan 8 • 23:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tried budget curries from Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda - one blew me away

Sam Wilder's year-long taste test of budget chicken curries from major supermarkets resulted in one standout winner.

Jan 6 • 07:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I compared Yorkshire Tea to Lidl, Aldi and Sainsbury's and reached unexpected verdict

A food writer conducted a taste test comparing Yorkshire Tea to budget tea bags from Lidl, Aldi, and Sainsbury's, finding that many budget brands scored higher than Yorkshire Tea.

Jan 5 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I compared Bisto to gravy from Aldi, M&S and more — 1 was tastier and £2 cheaper

A taste test comparing Bisto gravy with options from major UK supermarkets revealed one brand that was tastier and £2 cheaper.

Jan 3 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tried Prosecco from 8 supermarkets — the best was cheaper than Aldi

A taste test of Prosecco from eight supermarkets revealed a surprising budget-friendly winner.

Dec 29 • 11:35 UTC

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