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Daily Record
3 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
I tried Lidl and 7 supermarket milk chocolates to see if it tasted better than Cadbury
One reporter thought she'd try different chocolate bars – including those from higher-end supermarkets and budget stores – to see if any tasted better than Cadbury chocolate. Cadbury, while being the nation's preferred chocolate brand, tends to be on the expensive side, with prices ranging from £1.50 to £2. As the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone's minds, reporter Angela Patrone from wanted to see if there was a cheaper alternative out there. This led me Angela to question how supermarket own brands stack up against them and whether there might be a superior alternative. To ensure a fair taste test, Angela bought milk chocolate from both high-end and budget supermarkets. The supermarket brands included Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Waitrose. Angela ranked each supermarket chocolate bar and gave them a rating out of 10. She also shared the cost of each supermarket milk chocolate bar and how it tasted. This is how each supermarket faired: Morrisons Priced at 80p, this tasted like your typical everyday chocolate bar, slightly sweet and creamy, but nothing extraordinary, Angela noted. The smooth texture was "pleasing", but unfortunately, the chocolate didn't build on that with no memorable flavour notes or even an aftertaste. Rating: 5/10 Sainsbury's This chocolate bar was much more enjoyable than Morrisons' and melted in the mouth far more easily. The 75p bar also had a delightful taste, which wasn't overly artificial as some chocolates can be. Rating: 6/10 Tesco This 55p chocolate bar from Tesco reminded Angela of cooking chocolate, and not in a positive way. The chocolate from Tesco tasted like it was attempting to mimic a blend of Galaxy and Dairy Milk, but very poorly. It has a chemical aftertaste and melts quickly into a thin layer of chocolate rather than oozy goodness. Rating: 3/10 Aldi Aldi is renowned for its budget-friendly items that won't break the bank. Among these is Aldi's Everyday Essentials range, which is purportedly cheaper than its other in-house brands. Priced at 59p for a 100g bar, the taste was a "letdown". It had an overly salty flavour and left a peculiar aftertaste. It didn't quite hit the mark as chocolate, tasting more like excessively sweetened confectionery, Angela stated. Rating: 3/10 Lidl Following the Aldi chocolate experience, Angela wasn't holding out much hope for this one, but it pleasantly surprised her. Lidl is famed for its low-cost products, so it was her first port of call when considering affordable chocolate bars. Priced slightly higher than Aldi, the bar cost £1.09 for a 100g portion. In terms of taste and quality, it was a revelation. The chocolate was "sweet, velvety, and melted delightfully" in her mouth. It evoked memories of Angela's childhood, reminding her strongly of Magic Stars. In terms of taste and value, she'd say it surpasses Cadbury. Rating: 9/10 Asda For Angela, Asda's chocolate bar ranks alongside Tesco and Aldi, albeit marginally superior. Priced at 59p per 100g, the chocolate bar was sweet, but lacked the melt-in-the-mouth quality typical of most chocolate bars. Rating: 3.5/10 Waitrose At £2.75, this was one of the priciest chocolate bars in this taste test, and unfortunately, it also turned out to be the least impressive. While Angela could appreciate its thick and smooth texture, it had an overpowering taste, and not in a pleasant way. Rating: 2/10 M&S M&S was the final supermarket brand on Angela's list, and she had high hopes for this one. M&S boasts a selection of scrumptious chocolate treats throughout the year that consistently earns rave reviews. However, their most affordable milk chocolate bar is not something Angela would buy again. Priced at £2.75, the same as the Waitrose chocolate bar, it lacked the expected sweetness and creaminess of a milk chocolate bar. Rating: 4/10 Cadbury Finally, we have Cadbury. As soon as you unwrap the bar, you're greeted with a strong whiff of chocolate. Milk chocolate often has a fatty layer in its harder centre, which Cadbury usually nails. But how did the iconic brand perform this time? Quite well, although for my taste, it was a tad too sweet. Rating: 8/10 Verdict Among all the chocolate bars tested, Lidl emerged as the top contender. While the Cadbury bar was enjoyable, the Lidl chocolate bar just had the edge.
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
I taste tested milk chocolate from 8 supermarkets including Aldi and M&S - one bar beat Cadbury
One reporter decided to try eight supermarket brands of milk chocolate – and one bar tasted even better than Cadbury. Cadbury may be the nation's go-to chocolate fix, but with prices ranging from £1.50 to £2, it got one reporter thinking about how supermarket own brands stack up against them. To keep things fair, Angela Patrone – based at – sampled milk chocolate from both high-end and budget supermarkets, including Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Waitrose. Angela ranked each supermarket chocolate bar and gave them a rating out of 10. She also shared the cost of each supermarket chocolate bar and how it tasted. This is how each supermarket faired: Morrisons Priced at 80p, this was your typical chocolate bar - a bit sweet, a bit creamy, but nothing to write home about, Angela noted. "The texture was pleasingly smooth, but unfortunately, the flavour didn't follow suit, lacking any standout notes or lingering aftertaste," she said. Rating: 5/10 Sainsbury's Described as a step up from Morrisons' chocolate bar, this one melt much more readily in the mouth. At 75p, it had a "pleasant taste" that avoided the artificial tang some chocolates can have. Rating: 6/10 Tesco Tesco's 55p offering reminded Angela of cooking chocolate, and not in a positive sense. It tasted like a failed attempt to mimic Galaxy and Dairy Milk, complete with an off-putting chemical undertone. Instead of melting into a luscious pool of chocolate, it quickly thinned out. Rating: 3/10 Aldi Aldi is famed for its budget-friendly offerings that won't break the bank, and its Everyday Essentials range is touted as even more affordable than its other in-house brands. However, at 59p for a 100g bar, the chocolate left much to be desired. It had an oddly salty flavour with a peculiar aftertaste. Rather than tasting like chocolate, it seemed more akin to overly sweetened confectionery. Rating: 3/10 Lidl Following the Aldi experience, Angela wasn't holding out much hope for Lidl's offering, but it proved to be a pleasant surprise. Known for its low-cost products, Lidl was her first port of call when considering affordable chocolate bars. Priced slightly higher than Aldi at £1.09 for a 100g bar, it exceeded expectations in terms of taste and quality. The chocolate was "sweet, smooth, and melted delightfully in the mouth". It evoked memories of Magic Stars from Angela's childhood and, surprisingly, the chocolate bar surpassed Cadbury in both taste and value. Rating: 9/10 Asda In Angela's opinion, Asda's chocolate bar just about edges out Tesco and Aldi. Priced at 59p per 100g, the chocolate was sweet but lacked the melt-in-the-mouth quality you'd expect from a typical chocolate bar. Rating: 3.5/10 Waitrose At £2.75, this was one of the priciest chocolate bars in the taste test, and unfortunately, it also ranked as the worst. While Angela could appreciate its thick and smooth texture, the overpowering taste was not to her liking. Rating: 2/10 M&S M&S was the final supermarket brand on Angela's list, and she had high hopes for this one. M&S is known for its range of scrumptious chocolate goodies that garner rave reviews all year round. However, their most affordable milk chocolate left her underwhelmed and she expressed that is unlikely to buy it again. Priced at £2.75, the same as the Waitrose bar, it "lacked the expected sweetness and creaminess of a good milk chocolate bar". Rating: 4/10 Cadbury Finally, we come to Cadbury. The moment you unwrap the bar, you're greeted with a rich, chocolaty aroma. Milk chocolate often has a fatty layer in the harder centre, something Cadbury usually nails. But how did the iconic brand measure up this time? Quite well, although for Angela's taste, it was a tad too sweet. Rating: 8/10 Verdict After sampling all the chocolate bars, Lidl emerged as the top dog. While the Cadbury bar was enjoyable, the Lidl chocolate bar just pipped it to the post.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I made DIY Cadbury treat from 2014 with something people didn't expect'
The simple recipe brings back a treat that's been unseen for years - but some were left scratching their heads at one ingredient Cadbury chocolate fans know all too well the pain of losing a beloved limited-edition flavour, and even some long-standing classics. But, some resourceful fans are taking matters into their own hands when the chocolate bosses won't by recreating these treats at home. TikTok user Paige (@paigebakedthat) couldn't hide her disappointment when she said: "You're wrong if you don't agree that Ritz and Dairy Milk brought out the best chocolate bar, but I've had enough of waiting, so I had to make my own. Believe it or not, this chocolate bar got discontinued in 2018, and not a day goes by that I don't think about it." The keen baker and self-proclaimed 'foodie' confessed that while she's tried similar snacks, "nothing compares" to the original. However, with Ritz crackers and Dairy Milk chocolate readily available on supermarket shelves, she saw no reason why she couldn't whip up the "perfect combination" herself. Her method was simple - line a muffin tray with paper cases and sandwich melted Dairy Milk between two Ritz crackers. After letting them chill in the fridge, she was ready to enjoy a homemade version of the much-missed treat, reports the Express. Paige shared how quick and easy it was to make these delights, claiming they hit the spot for "everything [she has] been craving" since Cadbury decided to discontinue the real deal. In a plea that has now taken TikTok by storm, Paige urged Dairy Milk and Ritz to resurrect her "absolute favourite" chocolate bar, but until then, she's happy to settle with her DIY alternative. A TikTok clip showcasing Paige's unique recipe has racked up over 84,000 views and sparked a flurry of comments, with viewers doing a double-take at her choice of ingredients. One user said: "Not the cheese ones!" while another added: "I think it's supposed to be the salted ones, deffo not the cheese ones!" A third commented: "I didn't expect the cheesy ritz!" Despite the unconventional mix of cheese and chocolate, Paige stood by her creation, replying: "Honestly, it's still so good!" The culinary experiment won lots of admirers on TikTok with food fans praising the simple yet "genuis" recipe. Another viewer said: "Omg I'm so glad I've seen this, I thought I was imagining the Ritz dairy milk as nobody knew what I was talking about! I'm so going to make these!" Someone else wrote: "I bet these taste better than the real ones!" Someone else put: "NEED THESE! Why have I never thought to do this before!" And, another was thrilled: "Omg as a vegan who always wanted to try those bars this is genius. I need to try these with vegan chocolate!" The Dairy Milk Ritz collaboration, which first appeared on shelves in 2014, featured small rectangular salted Ritz crackers rather than cheese-flavoured ones, unlike Paige's homemade version. Fans were left disheartened when the sharing-sized bar was discontinued in 2018, and Cadbury confirmed on X (then Twitter) that the product had been axed. The prominent chocolate maker is known for regularly refreshing its product line-up, which often means losing out to some treats to make room for new ones. Recently, shoppers have been treated to unique flavours like Cola Fizz and S'mores, as well as an Iced Latte version. Yet, the longing for beloved but discontinued favourites never ends. A glance at Cadbury UK's social media reveals that chocoholics have been pining for a comeback of classics such as the Dream, Dairy Milk Crispies, Fuse, and Spira bars to name just a few. Besides social media, Cadbury also welcomes suggestions directly on their website via a dedicated form. Thanks to fan feedback, several chocolate bars have enjoyed nostalgic comebacks, even it was only temporary, so it's always worth making your case to Cadbury - you might not be alone in your craving!
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Woman recreates discontinued sweet and savoury Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar
Cadbury is one of the most popular UK chocolate brands but some of its products have been discontinued, so one woman shared her recreation of her 'favourite' bar that is no longer available There are plenty of chocolate brands in the UK but Cadbury is a firm favourite. It's most known for its classic Dairy Milk bar but it also has some new flavours and limited edition products, including Cadbury Dairy Milk Iced Latte and Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff. Other popular chocolate bars that come under the Cadbury brand are Wispa, Twirl, Crunchie, Freddo and Flake. For celebrations or groups, the company offers gift boxes, like Roses, Heroes and Milk Tray. Cadbury offers chocolates with a range of flavours from caramel to orange to fruit and nut combinations, and sadly over the years some fan favourites have been discontinued with foodies eager to see them return to supermarket shelves. One example is Cadbury Ritz, a collaboration between the confectionary company and Ritz crackers. According to Discontinued Snacks, this product came in single 35g bars or a multipack with several bars of this size. The bar, which was introduced in 2014, looked like small Ritz rectangular crackers coated in Cadbury milk chocolate. A hobby baker and foodie called Paige loved this sweet treat and shared a video on TikTok creating her own version. In the clip she declared: 'You're wrong if you don't agree that Ritz and Dairy Milk brought out the best chocolate bar but I've had enough of waiting so I had to make my own.' She added: 'Believe it or not, this chocolate bar got discontinued in 2018 and not a day goes by where I don't think about it.' Paige said she has tried others that are similar but found nothing comes close to the original Cadbury and Ritz version. Luckily, she managed to make her own version by sandwiching Ritz crackers in cupcake cases with Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate in the middle for the filling. Paige melted the chocolate and poured it over the bottom cracker in each cupcake wrapper before adding another cracker on top and then putting the treats in the fridge to allow the chocolate to set and harden. The foodie remarked they're 'so easy and quick to make with only two ingredients' and shared she is 'obsessed'. She described them as 'everything I have been craving for all these years'. She also pleaded with Dairy Milk and Ritz to 'please bring that chocolate bar' since it was her 'absolute favourite". Her TikTok video has attracted thousands of views, likes and more than a hundred comments. Some viewers disagreed with Paige's choice to use the cheese flavoured Ritz crackers instead of the salted ones but the chocolate-fan revealed in the comments section they were 'honestly still so good". One user said: 'I didn't expect the cheesy Ritz. I'm down to give it a go, but perhaps I'll just make a couple and do the rest as original.' A different viewer, who was pleased to see Paige's video, added: 'Omg I'm so glad I've seen this, I thought I was imagining the Ritz Dairy Milk as nobody knew what I was talking about! I'm so going to make these thank you!' A third reported: 'Just made them with my daughters! So good.' Someone else chimed in: 'Omg as a vegan who always wanted to try those bars this is genius. I need to try these with vegan chocolate.'
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers spot two new Cadbury's chocolate bars on UK shelves for first time
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are flocking to supermarkets after a brand new Cadbury chocolate bar hits the shelves. The confectionery giant has launched a new Bournville dark chocolate at Sainsbury's, and it's a huge hit for nut fans. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Bournville have a new selection of flavours on offer The treat is packed with chopped hazelnuts and has a luxurious salted caramel flavouring woven through each piece. An eagle-eyed customer shared a snap of their find with members of the Food Finds UK Official Facebook group. "New Cadbury Bournville bar spotted in Sainsbury's," they wrote on the post. "I love Bournville, I need to try these new bars," one commented. Other members excitedly tagged friends in the post. The £2.20 bar is listed on Sainsbury's website but isn't available to order yet. We've asked Cadbury's owner, Mondelez International, which other stores will stock them and will update once we know more. A spokesperson said: "We're excited to be introducing two delicious new flavours to our Cadbury Bournville range, Salted Caramel and Chopped Hazelnut. "The new products will be available at retailers nationwide from late July and will be a permanent addition to our range." Bournville's new Chopped Hazelnut flavour isn't the only new one to delight sweet-toothed shoppers. There is also a salted caramel flavour and a simple yet delicious dark chocolate. The packaging has also had a huge update, the first Bournville has seen in 50 years. It puts a fresh spin on the iconic red and gold colours and reintroduces the iconic 'B' on each square from Bournville's 1908 debut. Valorie Doeringer, Brand Manager for Cadbury Bournville: "Our first campaign in over fifty years aims to cut through the pretentiousness and complexity often associated with the dark chocolate market and communicates that Cadbury Bournville is an accessible, smooth dark chocolate that everyone can enjoy, without the fuss. "The modernised new look of our range, alongside the introduction of our Salted Caramel and Chopped Hazelnut NPD, help us to drive excitement in the segment, and invite more consumes to discover the smooth taste of Cadbury Bournville.' The launch of the new Bournville bars comes just months after The Sun exclusively revealed Cadbury was bringing out a new Dairy Milk bar. The chocolatier unveiled its Dairy Milk Iced Latte flavour in May, combining classic Dairy Milk chocolate with a creamy coffee filling and crunchy biscuit pieces. The brand also introduced four limited edition Dairy Milk summer edition bars with packaging that changed colour based on temperature. Shoppers have also been going wild for the limited edition Cadbury Twirl White Dipped that's been landing on shelves. The bars, branded "outstanding" by customers, are similar to the classic milk chocolate Twirl but with a white chocolate coating.
