To get the latest email updates from WalesOnline click here. However, many lookalike items are still on offer, with Neo biscuits, Malt Wheaties and Snaktastic crisps available on the shelves alongside Oreos, Shreddies and Pringles. The Snaktastic crisp is smaller than the Pringle, but is thicker and offers a bit more crunch, Both packs offer two flavours - banana chocolate flakes and vanilla chocolate balls, I really struggled to tell the difference between the Milbona (left) and Muller Corner (right) yoghurts in a taste test. As someone who is very particular about seasoning and never thinks anyone properly known how to season their food, I'm horrified that my preference in three plain friend potato snacks in the three most iconic flavours comes down to the one that had the most faint taste. I can't say I'm a massive fan of cheese flavoured crisps, yet I can't deny the impact that the humble Wotsit has had on the British public. In terms of the biscuits themselves, the Oreo is slightly chunkier and wider than its Lidl counterpart, with a little more vanilla filling in the middle. Currently reduced from 2.00 to 1.65 at Sainsbury's here. But any experienced salt and vinegar enthusiast would agree there are key factors that can make or break a crisp. What should I put in my child's lunchbox? Salt 1.1g. I do not think it is worth mentioning how few crisps are in here - it is clearly a common theme. For 60p less than a pack of four Magnums, you can get six Gelatelli ice creams - and, yet again, the differences between the two are minimal. Fat. They smell and taste similar to Sainsbury's - could it be they are the same with just different packaging? Reduced Fat Crinkle Cut Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps. 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. . Fat. The flavour was good and, overall, the crisp was much thinner and lighter while still giving me that hit of flavour. Either that, or it is in my mind because all seven packets claim to be 25g and they look just as "full" as the others. Snaktastic Stacking Potato Snacks, assorted - Choose from Sour Cream & Onion, Salt & Vinegar or Original From our everyday range At Lidl UK. French Fries Crisps. Who came out victorious? Snaktastic Tangy Cheese Tortilla Chips 200g 0.79. each, 37p/100g. I would give Tesco a 4/10. 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. Crisps and Nuts at Lidl UK. 0.99. To be honest, the lack of flavour is probably an indication of the lack of quality which reflects the cheaper price, which is why I'm hesitant to say Aldi is the best of the best. More info. Either that, or it is in my mind because all seven packets claim to be 25g and they look just as "full" as the others. With the cost of living crisis showing no sign of easing up, I am back with another taste test: Walkers crisps versus supermarket own-brands. 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. Walkers provided my least favourite cheese and onion packet of crisps though again, I've just never been a fan of the flavour. So far, I have pitted Heinz BeanzandHP Sauceagainst their supermarket counterparts, and spoiler alert: there are some worthy competitors. I can't say the same about Lidl's 84p version though, snappily called 'Stacking Potato Snacks'. 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). Pringles Passport - Italian Pepperoni Pizza Flavour - 165g 99p at Farmfoods Fareham. ", Walkers cheese and onion cost a whopping 1.95 from Morrisons (Image: Reach plc). It costs 1 for a six pack from Asda (Image: Reach plc). Aldi has also been linked to United Foods, which makes McVities biscuits, and Kimberly-Clark, the manufacturer of Andrex toilet paper. Anyway, cheap and tasty, what is not to like? After cleansing my palateI do not want to give Tesco an unfair advantage, do I?it was time to move onto the next supermarket. Mayo? I tried salt and vinegar own branded crisps to decide which one was best. I'm talking cheesier, saltier, crispier on the outside but softer in the middle. Fat 62.3 g. 4.7/67g left. Alesto Pine Nuts . Well to me they all seemed a very good value for money. Lidl's tortilla chips didn't hold up in Lynsey's taste test Credit: Gary Stone. 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. . Lidl by Lidl I was losing my patience waiting in the queue for these crisps. Somewhat controversially, I am placing Aldi and Lidl above Walkers. EVER wondered what the difference is between premium products and supermarket versions? Signing up to the SussexLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. And cheaper of course. It's a staple snack in any kitchen cupboard but are you paying too much for brand name crisps when you could just go for the discount supermarket alternative? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It may be a bit harsh to refer to this as a copycat product - after all, green is the universal colour for sour cream and onion - but you would also be forgiven if you picked these up instead of the tube of Pringles. Snaktastic Popcorn, assorted Sweet/Salt, Toffee, Sweet . Household brands also produce cheaper unbranded items for supermarkets. If you want to stay in the know with all the latest news, reviews and features from SussexLive then you can sign up to our daily newsletter email. I went to five supermarkets to see which one of their own brand salt and vinegar crisps came out on top. The reliance on the tasty snack has made many people deeply loyal to their chosen chip. 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. Lidl's Snaktastic crisps cost 89p - same as Aldi (Image: Reach plc) Lidl A six pack of Snaktastic cheese and onion crisps cost me 89p, joint-cheapest with Aldi. So there are two assortment bags you can buy: Classic or Meaty. It was a close battle, but the Hula Hoops had a stronger, salty taste. Find calories, carbs, and nutritional contents for Average Bag of Crisps and over 2,000,000 other foods at MyFitnessPal You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. Lidl Snaktastic Reduced Fat Salt & Vinegar Crinkle Cut Crisps. Ive been eating Snaktastic crisps for years and am now so dissatisfied with them now , they almost taste stale now. They have a subtle scent that lets you know they are there but not nothing more. Batchelors Pasta 'n' Sauce Chicken and Mushroom (49p) v Newgate Express Chicken & Mushroom Pasta in Sauce (37p). Snaktastic Tangy Cheese Tortilla Chips 200g 0.79. each, 37p/100g. 1.99 each, 33.2p/100g From our everyday range; Recommended products. 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. I had essentially paid for airsounds like a future episode of Black Mirror, if you ask me. There wasnt too much flavour to them and there was just something not quite right about them, to me they tasted a bit like ready salted crisps and that wasnt what I was looking for. At 65p each, compared to 1 for the branded product, I felt both Aldi and Lidl's versions didn't do enough to make that relatively small saving worthwhile. A six pack of Snaktastic cheese and onion crisps cost me 89p, joint-cheapest with Aldi. 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The tube is slightly taller than the Lidl and Aldi ones, but the same diameter. Tapas fries 35g 38p in Sainsbury's Newry. Aldi however knocks it out of the park, with their 49p per bag Cheese Puffs actually tasting better than Wotsits. An offshoot itself of the American Cheeto, Wotsits are a kids favourite and can be bought in bags or as part of a multi-pack - six packs are available from Morrisons for 1.50. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. It would not surprise me. Even at 50p cheaper, nothing can beat a Pringle, can it? Fat. I thought this would make them bland, but while they were slightly less flavourful, they still tasted really good and had much more substance than the wafer-thin Pringles. Sodium 2300 mg. --/2300mg left. Heinz. So, next time you're in Lidl, maybe consider swapping your Oreos for a Neo - I know I certainly will. But another thing that the supermarket - which aims to open 140 new branches in the UK in the next two years - has become synonymous with is its copycat products, which at first glance are almost indistinguishable from some original family favourites. Snaktastic Original Flavour Potato Snacks (gluten-free Pringles) Before Schar's Curvies, these were the ONLY gluten-free Pringles you could find. The taste is pretty decent, but it feels like I am chewing on cardboard. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. Cholesterol 300 mg. --/300mg left. For other inquiries, Contact Us. I struggled to take a good photo of all the packets together, Experts rank best Walkers crisps flavours of all time, We compare Heinz Beanz to Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons, Walkers cheese and onion cost a whopping 1.95 from Morrisons, Tesco's cheese and onion crisps cost me 1, You can pick up a six pack at Sainsbury's for 1.15, A Morrisons cheese and onion six pack costs 1.19, Lidl's Snaktastic crisps cost 89p - same as Aldi, Couple left in agony say 'Turkey teeth' has ruined their lives, Clever shopping trolley tip puts an end to searching for coins, Fury as man in his 40s refused bar entry for being 'too old', Jury shown terrifying ram-raid footage from jewellery shop heist, Vandals graffiti young millionaire's 100,000 Audi with rude insults. It would not surprise me. 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. Lidl French Camembert with Rosemary & Wild Garlic. 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. Pringles Passport New York Style Cheeseburger Crisps 165g 99p Farmfoods Middlesbrough. Made by AB World Foods Patak's Balti Sauce (1 for 450g, Asda) Aldi Specially Selected Balti Sauce (1.09 for 360g, Aldi) Many big chains are notoriously secretive about their suppliers . How would I sum that all up?