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Aldi discontinues Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps

Aldi discontinues Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps

Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK's cheapest supermarket for the past four years.
The supermarket giant has already discontinued several products in 2025, including:
Now Aldi has confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps have also been discontinued.
Shoppers have taken to social media questioning "what happened" to Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps.
One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "@AldiUK what's happened to the prawn cocktail crisps? Bring them back please! Are they only sold around Christmas?"
Aldi, responding to the post, confirmed the crisps have now been discontinued.
Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them! - Cian
A spokesperson replied: "Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment.
"We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them!"
The disappointed shopper added: "Please do!!! I've been searching for them - I hate prawns but these crisps were amazing and addictive ha!"
Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps proved a hit with fans during their time on shelves.
Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps have been described by shoppers as "the best crisps ever". (Image: Trolley.co.uk) One shopper, posting on Threads, described them as "The Best Crisps Ever".
They also featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024.
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The prawn cocktail crisps were said to be a mixture of "sweet and tangy tomato and prawn" flavours creating a "pleasing balance of sweet, salty, acidic and smoky", according to Good Housekeeping taste testers.
For those lovers of prawn cocktail crisps and Aldi, it's not all bad news. Aldi still sells Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Flavour Crisps.
Aldi has been contacted for comment.

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