Budget stores pass mince pie test

Thursday, 20 November 2008
Budget stores performed well in the latest mince pie test carried out by comparison magazine Which?, released today.

Mince pies at Netto were the cheapest on the test (£1.19), while Aldi also performed well (£1.49) and gained a Best Buy accolade.

But Marks and Spencer performed best on the magazine's quality barometer, with its pies getting a test score of 80%.

Editor Jess Ross said: "Nothing epitomises Christmas more than that first bite into a mince pie. And there's no need to worry about being Scrooge if you opt for a cheaper pack - the budget stores, like Netto and Aldi, are giving expensive brands a run for their money."

Some pies failed to make the grade when being tested. Sainsbury's Taste the Difference, Harrods Luxury Mince Pies and the Waitrose All Butter variety all gained only three stars for taste by the panel.

Tesco this week said it is offering customers a full Christmas dinner for £7.93.
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