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Metro
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Aussie biscuit hailed ‘10/10' is finally available in the UK
In March 2024, the UK was treated to 'Aussie gold' as a snack from down under made its way onto supermarket shelves. Tim Tams, which feature crunchy biscuit and a cream filling all covered in a smooth chocolatey coating, launched here for the very first time, landing in Waitrose. Prior to this, Australians had been enjoying the sweet treat since 1964, when it was introduced by biscuit company Arnott's. In the UK, Tim Tams have been sold in original, dark chocolate and chewy caramel flavours over the last year, but now a new flavour has hit the market and it's one fans have hailed as '10/10', 'a dream' and 'the best'. Shoppers at Tesco can now get their hands on Sweet & Salty Tim Tam biscuits – a unique product inspired by another iconic Australian snack. Those who can't choose between sweet and savoury foods won't have to as these combine the classic Tim Tam fillings, with a savoury cracker nestled between the layers. In Australia, these crackers are inspired by Jatz biscuits, also made by Arnott's, which look rather similar to a Ritz biscuit. The Sweet & Salty flavour first began as an April Fools prank on social media, that caused such a stir that Tim Tam made it the real deal in 2024. Finally, the product has made its way here, with limited-edition packs selling for £2.50 in Tesco supermarkets, while stocks last. Talyah Falabella, Tim Tam International Marketing Manager, says: 'Tim Tam has been Australia's favourite chocolatey biscuit for over 60 years, and we're excited to bring this new, even more irresistible flavour combination to the UK. 'This biscuit was originally inspired by an April Fools' prank on social that went viral. The demand from consumers to make this into a real product was so high we just had to make it a reality.; She added: 'Tim Tam Sweet & Salty provides the ultimate indulgence for sweet and salty lovers to enjoy by combining 2 favourite flavours together to create one irresistible biscuit.' On Instagram, a user named @staceye__50w said: 'Seriously the best Tim Tam I have ever had 10/10.' More Trending While over on Reddit, u/oldMiseryGuts posted: 'This is my dream biscuit.' Similarly, u/Single_Debt531 wrote: 'It's a match made in heaven.' View More » And they might only have been in the UK for a few days, but people are already impressed, with shoppers proclaiming them to be 'elite', 'delicious' and 'too good'. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: The ultimate BYOB pottery experience from just £23: 10 unmissable Time Out deals MORE: London's 'grown up' ice cream pairings and 14 more things to try this weekend MORE: McDonald's won't be bringing these massive boxes of fries to the UK and we're devastated Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Chicken Crimpy biscuits finally go gluten-free: 'This is huge'
The nation's gluten-free snackers are rejoicing, and for very good reason today. Arnott's has just confirmed the release of their most requested gluten-free product ever - Shapes in Chicken Crimpy flavour. The cult-favourite, cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuit has been given the gluten-free treatment, and fans are already calling it a game-changer. Crafted using Arnott's Aussie-made gluten free baking blend, the new snacks deliver the same signature flavour, satisfying crunch and their moreish taste - minus any gluten. After being flooded with messages and requests from Coeliacs and gluten-avoiding Aussies alike, Arnott's has officially delivered the goods. 'Please do gluten free chicken crimpies, I'm beggin',' wrote one die-hard fan. 'Hope you will be making other flavours like pizza and chicken in gluten free' said one mum. 'My little girls love them and can't have them at the moment.' Chicken Crimpy has consistently ranked among Arnott's top five Shapes flavours, and the call to create a gluten free version was deafening. The announcement of a new gluten-free flavour sparked a frenzy online, with social media users flooding comments sections with excitement and anticipation Now, following the huge success of Gluten Free Shapes Barbecue and Gluten Free Jatz, the Aussie biscuit giant has expanded their savoury range again, with fans already scrambling to get their hands on a box. The announcement of a new gluten-free flavour sparked a frenzy online, with social media users flooding comments sections with excitement and anticipation. 'Mum how did we get so rich…? 'Well son, your dad was the CEO of Shapes and he release GLUTEN FREE Chicken Crimpys… the company made billions,' one fan joked. Good news for those with serious dietary needs, the new launch is endorsed by Coeliac Australia and New Zealand. This makes them safe for those with diagnosed Coeliac disease and anyone avoiding gluten altogether. They join Arnott's already stacked gluten free lineup, which includes sweet and savoury favourites like Gluten Free Tim Tams, Scotch Fingers, Mint Slice and TeeVee Snacks, which have all been reformulated without compromising on taste or texture. From later this month, shoppers will be able to pick up the new Arnott's Gluten Free Shapes Chicken Crimpy at Coles, Woolworths and independent retailers across the country, for $5.50. Whether you are gluten intolerant, avoiding it for health reasons, or just like feeding everyone at the party without excluding anyone, these new savoury crackers be your new pantry MVP.
News.com.au
26-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Why Arnott's stopped making their iconic Honey Snap biscuits
When an iconic biscuit is discontinued, Australia takes it hard. We remember that day back in 2021, when Arnott's Lattice biscuits disappeared off supermarket shelves. Our food editors were so devastated, they promptly bought up all other Arnott's crackers to see if they could hack them into Lattice imitations. But there's one biscuit that disappeared long before the Lattice – decades ago, in fact. But hundreds of people are STILL demanding to know where the best bikkie from their childhood had gone. We're talking about Honey Snaps. Honey Snaps memories Judging by the multiple Facebook polls we've done about discontinued food products, it seems a LOT of Aussies miss Honey Snaps and have very happy associations with the thin honey-sweetened biscuit. When we approached our friends at Arnott's to explain the disappearance of this much-loved biscuit, even they had their own fond recollections of it. Their culinary chef Vanessa Horton said: 'I have lovely memories of my grandmother making a Honey Snap log for all our celebrations… dipping the biscuits in sherry for added yum!' Ditto, Vanessa. Honey Snaps: the story It's been so long since Honey Snaps were on supermarket shelves that we struggled to find evidence of their existence on the comparatively 'new' internet, but Vanessa says: 'They certainly did exist. They were originally produced at our Homebush site which is actually the site of the Arnotts head office today, but ended up being baked at our Marleston Bakery in SA. They were retired in 1998.' What did Arnott's Honey Snap biscuits taste like? Vanessa says: 'They were a very thin, delicate biscuit, dark in colour. When you bit into them they had a really nice honey flavour to them. I believe they also contained coconut, but it was the honey flavour and texture that everyone seems to remember.' I've spoken to some Aussies who remember dunking them in tea (they often disintegrated), while others loved them in their lunchbox. Some only ever had them at their grandparents' house. Which current Arnott's biscuit are they most like? Vanessa says that the closest biscuit is probably the Queensland version of the Ginger Nut (yes, there are different Ginger Nuts for each state, but that's another story) because they're both circular, dark-coloured biscuits. However, she adds that Honey Snaps were 'thinner so that the texture was more delicate'. From a flavour perspective, she likens them most to the YoYo (sadly only available in SA) because it's also sweetened with honey, but Vanessa says they're also a 'completely different biscuit'. So in short, Honey Snaps are irreplaceable (sob!) Are Arnott's Honey Snaps returning? The experts at Arnott's are always listening to what their biscuit-loving customers want, but unfortunately it doesn't look like you'll see Honey Snaps back on supermarket shelves anytime soon. Vanessa reveals: 'The Honey Snap was actually a bit tricky to manufacture… that is what led to it being retired.' Describing them as 'a real labour of love to produce', Vanessa adds: 'To start, due to the nature of the raw mixture the band they were cooked on had to be covered in semolina and continually greased to prevent sticking. Being a sugar cookie, [they] had to sit for five minutes after they were baked before they could be moved (a bit like a Florentine has to cool). So baking them was a slow, labour-intensive process. Over time, as the bakeries grew more efficient and demand for other biscuits increased, we needed more baking lines to keep up. That led to the difficult decision to retire them.'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Aussies heartbroken after popular Arnott's biscuit quietly disappears from shelves: 'Discontinued'
A beloved Aussie biscuit has been discontinued – but many shoppers have only just realised it was gone. Biscuit lovers recently noted that they were no longer able to purchase Arnott's Full O' Fruit packets in supermarkets. FEMAIL reached out to the Arnott's team, who confirmed that the sultana-loaded biscuit had been pulled from shelves. Arnott's Treating Business Director, Ranita Cowled confirmed that Full O' Fruit was officially discontinued in 2021. 'For 160 years, Arnott's has proudly baked some of Australia's most iconic biscuits and crackers. While Arnott's Full O' Fruit was retired from production in 2021 we continue to offer a range of delicious fruity options,' said Ranita. The wholesome treat, which contained more than 50 per cent real fruit, was described as 'a lightly baked biscuit bursting with succulent sultanas and a delicate hint of citrus peel'. Ranita suggested that Full O' Fruit fans instead try some of the brand's other 'fruity' offerings. 'These include our iconic Arnott's Raspberry Shortcake, made with a jammy raspberry-flavoured filling, and the Arnott's Spicy Fruit Roll, made with sultanas, currants, raisins and zesty lemon peel – both perfect for those who love a touch of fruit in their biscuit tin.' Similar to a Garibaldi biscuit, the now discontinued Arnott's Full O' Fruit was described as 'a lightly baked biscuit bursting with succulent sultanas and a delicate hint of citrus peel' A recent Australian Reddit thread saw a poster complaining of suddenly not being able to 'find them anywhere'. 'Full O Fruit! Sadly discontinued now,' confirmed one responder. Another comment referred to the defunct treat by its humorous nickname: 'squashed fly bikkies'. Others noted in the comments that Full O' Fruit was essentially a 'Garibaldi biscuit', which consists of currants squashed and sandwiched between two thin baked biscuit oblongs. Garibaldi biscuits are hugely popular in Britain and manufactured by several UK brands, including Crawfords, Morrisons and Tesco. Besides 'squashed fly biscuits', Garibaldi biscuits are also colloquially referred to by other nicknames, including 'fly sandwiches', 'flies' graveyards', 'dead fly biscuits' and 'fly traps'. The confirmation of the discontinuation of Arnott's Full O' Fruit comes following recent mystery surrounding the fate of Arnott's Chocolate Wheatens. Debate recently erupted online amongst Aussie biscuit lovers after some claimed the currently on-shelf Arnott's Milk Chocolate Digestives were a 're-brand' of the discontinued Chocolate Wheatens. But investigations by our lifestyle team proved this theory incorrect. The biscuit mystery was sparked by a recent post shared on the 'Memory Lane - Growing up in Australia' Facebook page, after one member shared a nostalgic tribute post expressing their fondness for the now defunct Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten. The innocent post lit up with comments from biscuit lovers – many of whom responded with surprise about the popular item no longer being available on shelves. But among the responses were also many comments insisting that Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten Biscuits were indeed still available in shops. 'Now they're called Digestives,' asserted one response. This claim that Milk Chocolate Digestives are a re-branded version of Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten makes logical sense given their visual similarities. Both products feature a plain wheat biscuit with hole details, while the back of the biscuit is dipped into milk chocolate featuring a distinctive ripple line pattern. FEMAIL approached an Arnott's spokesperson to seek clarity around whether Arnott's Milk Chocolate Digestives were indeed a re-branded replica of the original Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten Biscuits. Arnott's Chocolate Portfolio Senior Marketing Manager Rebecca Chan set the record straight – confirming that although the biscuits are 'similar', they are not in fact the same. 'While Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten biscuits were discontinued in 2017, we know they still hold a special place in the hearts of many Aussies,' Rebecca said. 'For those craving a similar satisfying crunch with a hint of chocolate, our Arnott's Digestive range available at Independent retailers is a great alternative.'
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mystery solved as Aussie shoppers accuse Arnott's of 're-branding' beloved biscuit
Debate has erupted online amongst Aussie biscuit lovers, after some claimed that a currently on-shelf Arnott's product was a 're-brand' of a 'discontinued 'product. But investigations by our lifestyle team have proved this theory incorrect. The biscuit mystery was sparked in response to a recent Facebook post about the classic Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten Biscuits. On the 'Memory Lane - Growing up in Australia' Facebook page, one member shared a nostalgic post expressing their fondness for the beloved biscuit. The post remembered the former 'fave' childhood treat as 'simple but a little bit fancy for us kids cause they had chocolate on them'. The innocent post lit up with comments from biscuit lovers – many of whom responded with surprise about the popular item no longer being available on shelves. 'I'd forgotten about these, didn't realise they were discontinued,' read one reply. But among the responses were also many commenters insisting that Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten Biscuits were indeed still available in shops. 'You can still buy them,' read one reply. Furthermore, other shoppers were adamant that Arnott's had simply re-branded and renamed their Chocolate Wheaten Biscuits as Arnott's Milk Chocolate Digestives. 'Now they're called Digestives,' asserted one response. This claim that Milk Chocolate Digestives are a re-branded version Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten makes logical sense given their visual similarities. Both products feature a plain wheat biscuit with hole details, while the back of the biscuit is dipped into milk chocolate featuring a distinctive ripple line pattern. FEMAIL approached an Arnott's spokesperson to seek clarity around whether Arnott's Milk Chocolate Digestives were indeed a re-branded replica of the original Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten Biscuits. Arnott's Chocolate Portfolio Senior Marketing Manager Rebecca Chan set the record straight – confirming that although the biscuits are 'similar', they are not in fact the same. 'While Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten biscuits were discontinued in 2017, we know they still hold a special place in the hearts of many Aussies,' Rebecca said. 'For those craving a similar satisfying crunch with a hint of chocolate, our Arnott's Digestive range available at Independent retailers is a great alternative.' Indeed, a comparison between the ingredients lists of the two products shows up some key differences. Both biscuits similarly list wheat flour as the product's first and main ingredient. This is followed by a milk chocolate blend, comprised of sugar, milk solids, cocoa butter, cocoa mass and vegetable oil. However, a key difference with the original Chocolate Wheaten is it contains golden syrup. And while Milk Chocolate Digestives lack golden syrup, they instead contain condensed milk and honey. Arnott's spokesperson Rebecca also noted that Arnott's Digestives are available in two varieties: Milk Chocolate and Fruit & Milk Chocolate. 'They're a delicious pick - perfect for pairing with a cuppa,' the marketing manager suggested. However, perhaps adding to the recent confusion is the fact that a Google search for Arnott's Chocolate Wheaten Biscuits turns up a live Woolworths product listing - although its perpetually listed as 'Out of Stock'. Before Arnott's produced Chocolate Wheatens, the biscuit was originally made by another Aussie biscuit company, Weston's. When the Camperdown, Sydney business was put up for sale in 2003, it was acquired by Arnott's, who produced Chocolate Wheatens under their own brand until they were discontinued in 2017. Fans of the original Weston's Chocolate Wheaten biscuits may recall a memorable 90s TV commercial that featured a talking scarecrow. The animated ad saw the scarecrow proclaiming his love for the biscuit because they were 'filled with wheat – just like me'. On the contrary, the origin of digestive biscuits traces back to 1830s Scotland, when two doctors designed the 'semi-sweet biscuit' to be eaten as a digestive aid. UK company McVitie's were the first to commercially manufacture digestives, with their original product launched in 1892.
