. Despite the similarities in packaging, the crisps themselves had slight differences - the Snacktastic ones were smaller but thicker, and less coated in flavouring than their original counterparts. Like Aldi's Cuthbert the Caterpillar saga, Lidl's imitation products have sometimes got the supermarket into trouble, as earlier this year, it was forced to temporarily stop selling a version of one of its own brand gins after being sued by the makers of Hendricks gin, who claimed a trademark was infringed. I also liked the fact that they felt the least oily in my hand and also tasted the least oily. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. As possibly the most moreish snack on the market, I was sceptical that anything could beat Pringles. View our online Press Pack. 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So there are two assortment bags you can buy: Classic or Meaty. I purchased a six-pack of Aldi's Snackrite cheese and onion crisps for a reasonable 89p. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Made by AB World Foods Pataks Balti Sauce (1 for 450g, Asda) Aldi Specially Selected Balti Sauce (1.09 for 360g, Aldi), Made by Muller Muller Light yoghurt (35p for 175g, Sainsburys) Brooklea light yoghurt (30p for 175g, Aldi), Made by KP snacks Hula Hoops (1.70 for seven bags, Ocado) Snackrite Hoops (99p for 10 bags, Aldi), Made by SCA Cushelle toilet roll (4.40 for 12 rolls, Asda) Shades toilet roll (5 for 12 rolls, Asda), Made by Premier Foods Ambrosia Devon Custard (99p for 400g, Tesco) Tesco Ready to Serve Custard (39p for 400g), we exposed how Hula Hoops and Aldis Snackrite Hoops are both made by KP Snacks, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Being completely objective, Walkers is the best for a reason - the best crunch, the most flavour, the most oily making it a proper fried potato snack. It would not surprise me. 5.3g. For me though, salt and vinegar crisps just hit the spot every time and its reassuring that no matter where you are in the would - a packet is always just around the corner. Alternatively, Lidl's Snaktastic crisps are 33p per 100g. While it was a close run thing - and despite them being more than double the price - I think the Tunnock's wafers have done enough to keep their crown. I can't say the same about Lidl's 84p version though, snappily called 'Stacking Potato Snacks'. woodlands juvenile justice centre; how are snoop dogg and brandy cousins. I do not think it is worth mentioning how few crisps are in here - it is clearly a common theme. Salt 1.1g. Last up we have Asda - now in truth, there was very little separating all the crisps and they were all roughly the same but Asda lost out on one thing. Batchelors Pasta 'n' Sauce Chicken and Mushroom (49p) v Newgate Express Chicken & Mushroom Pasta in Sauce (37p). Something went wrong, please try again later. Tower Gate's packaging, of course, pales in comparison to the famous Tunnock's red and gold, but, when unwrapped, the bars themselves were remarkably similar in appearance. The crunch was OK and the flavours were OK but it wasnt spectacular - a solid 5/10 for the crisps. French Fries Crisps. I do not think it is worth mentioning how few crisps are in here - it is clearly a common theme. One multipack with 2x ready salted, 2x cheese and onion and 2x salt and vinegar cost 65p. With the same price, same percentage and virtually the same design, it seemed like it would be really rather difficult to separate these two. That being said, Aldi had some very decent options, and they were easily second best in today's taste test. Lidl Snaktastic. Ashleigh Summerfield tried cheese and . 52%. For me, they were just that little bit too salty - I went for salt and vinegar crisps and not just salt. Ketchup? . Aldi's Snackrite crisps were my favourite but that doesn't mean they were the best of them all Walkers is the favourite for a reason, and it's a reason I can't handle. They taste alright, but nothing to write home aboutsorry, mum, you will hear from me soonbut they are the crunchiest so far, so if that is your thing, these are for you. Ashleigh said: "It was time for me to channel my inner Gary Lineker: Walkers versus Tesco, Sainbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, and Lidl. I don't know about anyone else, but I can't see the name 'Creamy Split Pot' catching on anytime soon. They weren't bad, but Lidl's crisps definitely weren't Snaktastic like the name suggests (Image: SussexLive) One multipack with 2x ready salted, 2x cheese and onion and 2x salt and vinegar cost 65p. I headed down to Lidl in Cathays, Cardiff, to fill my basket and find out for myself. Lidl Snaktastic Reduced Fat Salt & Vinegar Crinkle Cut Crisps. 42%. Again, these weren't too salty or too oily but even more so than Lidl's Snaktastic offering, and it was the easiest to eat the Aldi crisps. Work / Day Activity Level. Cauliflower. Lidl's Snaktastic crisps cost 89p - same as Aldi (Image: Reach plc). Well. While the Strongbow was predictably gassy and made me feel bloated almost instantly, the Woodgate offering was a lot fruitier and easy to drink. It is understood its curry sauces are made by AB World Foods, which produces Pataks curry sauces. 1.7g. Lights Crinkle Cut Crisps - Ready Salted. You can pick up a six pack at Sainsbury's for 1.15 (Image: Reach plc). We don't as a general policy investigate the solvency of companies mentioned (how likely they are to go bust), but there is a risk any company can struggle and it's rarely made public until it's too late (see the. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The Lidl offering of the plain salt flavour was probably my least favourite of the three but that's not to say they were bad. Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Biscuits (1.39) v Tower Gate Caramel Wafer Bars (65p). However, at this price point, I am not as fussed. Both packs offer two flavours each - banana with chocolate flakes and vanilla with chocolate balls - and again the differences are marginal, other than the Milbona yoghurt has less of a corner and more of a side panel for the chocolate additions. Cooked in high oleic sunflower which an unsaturated fat. Somewhat controversially, I am placing Aldi and Lidl above Walkers. If you'd also rather choose to save your money and sacrifice the flavour, go for Aldi's Snackrite, but Walkers crisps really do cost more for a reason. There are some brand names you just associate with certain things. Unless you like root vegetable crisps. Lidl and Aldi stackable crisps themselves are exactly the same size and . I picked up a six-pack of Walkers' "glorious" cheese & onion for a whopping 1.95. When it comes to smellbecause who does not love a good sniff before tucking in?it is not as subtle as Walkers, with the cheese smacking you in the nostrils. Pringles Passport - Italian Pepperoni Pizza Flavour - 165g 99p at Farmfoods Fareham. The taste is pretty decent, but it feels like I am chewing on cardboard. The thought of having a packet of these with an ulcer just doesn't bare thinking about. They smell and taste similar to Sainsbury's - could it be they are the same with just different packaging? I'll get this one out there now ahead of my verdicts on the other two. My total spend for the original items was 14.61, while the imitation products came to 10.42, making for a saving of 4.19 over eight items. For that price, I want a few more in there. Upon opening up a packet, I had to do a double take: where were all the crisps? They weren't bad, but Lidl's crisps definitely weren't Snaktastic like the name suggests. You're most likely thinking of Walkers. After popping a crisp into my mouth, I made an audible "Hmm" sound. I had essentially paid for airsounds like a future episode of Black Mirror, if you ask me. Typical jobs: shop assistant, teacher, chef/cook, bar worker, engineer. The Lidl version of the salt and vinegar flavour was just a bit too vinegar-y and it hurt the corners of my mouth when I ate them because of how acidic they were, but salt and vinegar crisps in general can be quite acidic so this isn't a Lidl-specific criticism. When it comes to taste, it is very subtle, so subtle that I needed three or four to form an opinion. Lidl French Camembert with Rosemary & Wild Garlic. Snaktastic Tangy Cheese Tortilla Chips 200g 0.79. each, 37p/100g. From left to right: Doritos, Aldi's Snackrite brand, Lidl's Snacktastic brand, Sour Cream and Onion Pringles. Well to me they all seemed a very good value for money. Sodium 2300 mg. --/2300mg left. Apart from the number of crisps and the price, I have no complaints - 8/10. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. Now Lidl don't do their own brand crisps as such, but their six pack snaktastic crisps had everything that the other crisps had so I thought I would include them. It would not surprise me. They were light and still really moreish, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them. For me, the best crisp of them all was the packet from Tesco. Pringles Sour Cream and Onion (1.34) v Snaktastic Stacking Potato Snacks Sour Cream and Onion (82p). Having sampled a few discount beverages in my time, I wasn't feeling too excited ahead of trying the Woodgate cider - but I was pleasantly surprised. So far, I have pitted Heinz BeanzandHP Sauceagainst their supermarket counterparts, and spoiler alert: there are some worthy competitors. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Sign up to our weekly email for the ultimate guide to the best food, drink, entertainment and things to do in Sussex straight to your inbox. Lidl. Mushrooms. Score: 5/5 ( Essential Ready Salted Crisps 6x25g: 90p) Lidl (75p) Lidl Snaktastic Ridge Cut Crisps 6 X 30g: 75p (Image: MyLondon) . This info does not constitute financial advice, always do your own research on top to ensure it's right for your specific circumstances and remember we focus on rates not service. It's just that these qualities make me dislike them, and it's left me with questions about myself and my apparently boring palette. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. After opening the packet, I was disappointed. The tube is slightly taller than the Lidl and Aldi ones, but the same diameter. Ashleigh Summerfield tried cheese and onion crisps from six shops - including Asda and Morrisons - against the market leader. A six pack of Snaktastic cheese and onion crisps cost me 89p, joint-cheapest with Aldi. A six-pack from Morrisons costs slightly more than those at other supermarkets, at 1.19. Honey Glazed Barbecue Sunbites - Honey doesn't pop up in crisps too often, but it does here, thus making these non-vegan. From left to right: Pringles, Aldi's Snackrite brand, Lidl's Snacktastic brand. The taste is pretty decent, but it feels like I am chewing on cardboard. Crunch was OK but they just fell short of the others. Many big chains are notoriously secretive about their suppliers, but we have uncovered products which are made by the manufacturers of premium brands although some use different recipes. As with any market leader, there are always some supermarket own brand alternatives if you're looking to save money or don't care about the household name. Now, I've never got the obsession with the Oreo-style biscuit - call me old fashioned, but I'm a Custard Cream man. Regular price 2.49 1.95 On Sale. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I actually preferred most of the copycat snacks to the original items - and certainly struggled to find much of a difference between the majority of them. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. I tried salt and vinegar own branded crisps to decide which one was best. The flavour on these was mild compared to the classic cheese and onion which made it more bearable but I felt indifferent about these, I'd eat them if they were there but didn't have too many feelings. The Tunnock's biscuit offered a satisfyingly chewy wafer with a sweet milk chocolate coating, but the Tower Gate offering was a different, but equally nice, tasting bar with a far lighter and snappier wafer filling. Here I've taste-tested three of the nations most popular crisps: the Sour Cream and Onion Pringle, the Chilli Heatwave Dorito and the Cheesy Wotsit against their counterparts from Aldi and Lidl. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Id give them a 6/10 and would easily get through a pack but I think that says more about my love for crisps than anything else. Linessa Vital & Active. Cholesterol 300 mg. --/300mg left. Cal. Snaktastic Salsa Dips 300g 0.59. each, 20p/100g. A shopper looking for a quick and simple way to cut his bill has put the flavour and price of national favourites Walkers up against own-brands from Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and other supermarkets. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Spot the difference - these Neo biscuits are just one of many copycat items sold by Lidl. I kept alternating between eating Lidl's and Aldi's crisps because they are incredibly similar - maybe Lidl has a slightly sweeter flavour? It was only about half full. And cheaper of course. EVER wondered what the difference is between premium products and supermarket versions? Carbs. Quantity. The taste does not hold back; it lingers on your tongue, letting you know you have just indulged in a snack. Despite only being half-Scottish, a Tunnock's caramel wafer is something I consider to be sacred - and so I was not prepared for the sheer blasphemy I encountered on the Lidl biscuit aisle. Pringles. I'm not sure of the exact process behind naming a biscuit, but I would assume the decision to name this one 'Neo' was made at 4.50pm on Friday afternoon after a long hard week at Lidl HQ. How would I sum that all up? 15g. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Even at 50p cheaper, nothing can beat a Pringle, can it? Before mentioning the taste, the texture of the crisps were to my liking as they were delicate and crispy without being too hard. After cleansing my palateI do not want to give Tesco an unfair advantage, do I?it was time to move onto the next supermarket.