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A SUPERMARKET own-brand cheese has been crowned better than Cathedral City.
All the cheddars on test were blind-tasted and rated by a panel of 76 people.
The cheddar was assessed for its flavour, aroma, appearance and texturegetty
The taste testers had no idea what they were trying as they tried the cheeses in different orders.
Each taster had a private booth so they couldn’t compare notes with anyone else.
The survey, conducted by Which?, put Cathedral City, Davidstow and Pilgrims Choice against supermarket offerings from Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, M&S and more.
Flavour, aroma, appearance and texture were all assessed but one cheddar came out top.
This supermarket own-brand cheese scored highest for flavour and is about average price-wise at £4 for 350g (£1.14 per 100g).
Tesco’s Finest Mature English Cheddar Cheese earned a satisfaction score of 78 per cent.
Testers “loved the look of this cheese” and rated it highly for its “firm, smooth texture.”
Which? added: “Most also thought its salt level and strength of flavour were just right.
“People found it pleasingly crumbly and creamy, too.”
In second place, with a satisfaction score of 75 per cent, was Davidstow Classic Cheddar.
Although this cheddar was “well received” by the panel, it didn’t quite match the top scorer on aroma, Which? revealed.
It added: “Tasters enjoyed its strength of flavour, and many loved its pleasant crumbly texture, saltiness, creaminess and firmness.”
This cheddar is also on the pricier side at £4.75 for 350g (£1.36 per 100g).
It can be bought from stores such as Amazon, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
Meanwhile in third place, M&S Cornish Cove Mature Cheddar Cheese earned a score of 73 per cent.
Which? said: “This cheddar from M&S is a good all-rounder and proved popular with our tasting panel.
“The majority of our tasters said the salt level was just right, and they were also impressed by the smooth, firm texture.
“Its flavour and crumbliness satisfied most tasters, too.”
This cheddar is priced at £4.25 for 350g (£1.21 per 100g).
Shockingly, budget option Aldi disappointed the tasters and Co-op cheddar “lacked oomph”, coming bottom of the pile.
Is cheddar healthy?
Cheddar is nutritious in moderation. It has high protein, and it’s a good source of minerals, such as iodine and phosphorus, as well as vitamins B2, B5 and B12.
On the other hand, it’s also high in saturated fat and salt. Therefore, it’s recommended to consume it in moderation.
Tesco’s Finest mature cheddar came top, winning high praise for its flavour and texturegetty
How to save money on your food shop
CONSUMER reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year:
Odd boxes – plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price.
Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30.
Sainsbury’s also sells £2 “Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me” fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash.
Food waste apps – food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public.
Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio.
Too Good to Go’s app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount.
Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses.
Yellow sticker bargains – yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap.
But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here.
Super cheap bargains – sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they’ve found on the cheap, including food finds.
“Downshift” – you will almost always save money going for a supermarket’s own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands.
The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as “downshifting” and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.
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