A taste test of 25 supermarket hot cross buns has crowned Asda's Lemon and White Chocolate variety as the winner, costing just £1.77. The bun was described as tangy, sweet, and light, with well-melted white chocolate that made it a delicate springtime treat.
The test, conducted by a reviewer who sampled buns from major retailers, found that Asda's offering was packed with flavour without being overpowering. In contrast, Aldi's rhubarb and custard bun was criticised for being tasteless and containing only a single piece of rhubarb.
Other notable buns included M&S's chocolate brownie bun, which was deemed an indulgent pudding, and Tesco's cheese and onion bun, which tasted remarkably like cheese on toast. Waitrose's strawberry and cream bun was praised for its sweet yet fruity flavour.
The reviewer noted that traditional buns from Aldi and Tesco were light and fluffy but could benefit from more spice. Co-op's gluten-free chocolate bun was found too dry and bland for non-gluten-free palates, while Morrisons' cherry Bakewell bun had an overpowering flavour and aftertaste.
