Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich review a selection of food products from major supermarkets, highlighting both the delicious and disappointing aspects of each offering.
Here is a concise summary of several food products reviewed by Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich from the blog Exceptional by Asda:
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Exceptional by Asda – Quiche Lorraine (£3.50, 400g, asda.com): Described as “very wet and raw,” and having a “soggy bottom.” The filling alone is deemed acceptable, but overall it is poorly received.
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Waitrose – Mac ’n’ Cheese Quiche (£3.50, 400g, waitrose.com): Criticized for its pastry and flavor. It was described as offensive in taste.
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M&S Viva – Pork and English Mustard Sausage Roll (£3.75, 2 x 180g, Marks & Spencer): Received positively for its appealing look and proper meat content. Rated highly.
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Morrisons the Best – ’Nduja Sausage Rolls (£3.50 for 8, 144g, morrisons.com): Received mixed reviews, with one reviewer finding it “claggy” and lacking flavor.
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Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference – Feta and Honey Filo Straws (£3.50 for 4, 130g, sainsburys.co.uk): Found to be surprisingly nice and cheesy, though it could benefit from more crispiness.
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Aldi Specially Selected – Sicilian Queen Nocellara Olives (£1.80, 150g, groceries.aldi.co.uk): Praised for their crisp texture and attractive color, making them highly rated.
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Tesco Finest – Double Stuffed Halkidiki Olives (£3.25, 160g, tesco.com): Enjoyed for their taste but noted to be a bit too salty.
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Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference – Romesco Olives (£3.50, 160g, sainsburys.co.uk): Appreciated for their lemon and chili flavor.
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M&S Collection – Deli Spanish Pinchos (£5, 124g, Marks & Spencer): Commended for being a substantial and satisfying snack.
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Aldi the Deli – Serrano and Gouda Rollitos (£1.99, 80g, aldi.co.uk): Liked for their quality ham and balanced flavor, discovering a new favorite genre of finger food.
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Asda – Italian Cheese and Ham Rollitos (£3, 88g, asda.com): Found less appealing than Aldi’s version but still a good picnic choice.
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Co-op Irresistible – Whipped Feta and Mint Dip (£2.50, 160g, shop.coop.co.uk): Not sufficiently distinctive or salty enough to be a whipped feta.
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M&S Viva – Green Goddess Dip (£2.25, 170g, Marks & Spencer): Described as herby and flavorful, though its texture is more spread-like than a dip.
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M&S Food – Fully Loaded Indian Style Dip (£4, 410g, Marks & Spencer): Highly rated for its rich, meal-like composition.
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Co-op – Creamy Bombay Potato Salad (£2.50, 225g, coop.co.uk): Criticized for the quality of its potatoes, deemed “floury and mushy.”
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Waitrose – Roast Garlic Aioli Potato Salad (£2.50, 225g, waitrose.com): Reviewed more favorably for its potato flavor and sour cream chivey dressing.
The reviewers are Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, chef-owners of Honey & Co.