I tried salad cream from nine supermarkets - winner was £1.40 cheaper than Heinz
We tried salad creams from Asda, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Waitrose, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's to see which was the best and how they compared to iconic brand Heinz.
Salad cream, with its tangy kick and creamy texture, is a staple in many British households. Often used as a salad dressing, sandwich spread or even a dip, this pale condiment owes its unique flavour to vinegar.
The first commercially produced salad cream was introduced by Heinz in 1914, after eight years of perfecting the recipe. Since then, various supermarkets have launched their own versions of this iconic sauce.
I recently put salad creams from Asda, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Waitrose, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's to the test to see how they stack up against the original Heinz, reports the Express.
1. Asda - £2 for 420g
This one was a hit, pairing well with both bread and salad items like cucumber.
Score: 7/10.
2. Aldi - 99p for 520g
While it didn't quite measure up to the competition, it wasn't unpleasant.
Score: 5/10.
3. Lidl - £1.09 for 500ml
This version was deemed too tangy compared to others and didn't make for an enjoyable eating experience.
Score: 3/10.
4. M&S - £1.50 for 440g
This condiment shone when used in a sandwich, especially when other ingredients were present to balance out the cream.
Score: 6/10.
5. Waitrose - £1.55 for 450g
With a noticeable mustard flavour, it didn't fare well as a dip or on bread, which was a letdown.
Score: 2/10.
6. Morrisons - £1.60 for 420g
This one leaned more towards mayonnaise than any other salad cream we sampled.
Score: 5/10.
7. Tesco - £1.70 for 450ml
The product lacked a bit of punch in the flavour department, which was disappointing, but it did pair well with cheese and crusty bread.
Score: 5/10.
8. Heinz - £3 for 425g
This one had a pleasing texture, although it was a tad too runny, resulting in it pouring out of the bottle without any squeeze.
9. Sainsbury's - £1.60 for 420g
This salad cream was full of flavour without being overly tangy and boasted an excellent consistency. It emerged as the winner in our taste test, and considering its price, it certainly outshone Heinz.
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