A dedicated food lover has gone viral after investing £50 in a comprehensive taste test of every Nando's spice flavour available, with the final ranking delivering a clear and unexpected victor.
The £50 Nando's Flavour Challenge
Carmie Sellitto, a content creator based in London, took to Instagram to share his ambitious culinary experiment. He purchased chicken wings in all seven of Nando's signature spice varieties, from the mild Peri-Tamer and plain options to the fiery extra hot and hot selections. His total bill reportedly reached £50, though it remains unclear if this included delivery fees or reflected higher London pricing, as buying three wings per flavour typically costs around £40.25 nationally.
Blind Tasting and Flavour Ratings
Carmie conducted the taste test blindly, selecting boxes at random rather than progressing from mildest to hottest. His journey through the flavours yielded some surprising assessments and scores out of ten.
Starting with the medium spice level, he was unimpressed, labelling it suitable only for "a very boring person" and awarding it a modest 6/10. Next, the limited-edition sweet heat flavour, described as "hot on the tongue, sweet on the soul," received a 7/10 for its balanced barbecue notes.
The heat intensified dramatically with the extra hot variety, which Carmie approached with trepidation. He felt it "burning" his insides but gave it a 7.5/10, acknowledging its appeal for those seeking a potent kick. Lemon and herb, a gentle option focusing on citrus rather than chilli, was dismissed as another "boring" choice with a mere 5/10 rating.
Shocking Results and Personal Favourites
Carmie then sampled Peri-Tamer, his usual go-to flavour at Nando's, which sits at the bottom of the heat scale with a sweet barbecue profile. He declared it "so good" he'd "take a bath in it," awarding a perfect 10/10. Hot flavour followed as his backup choice, earning a solid 9/10.
The final taste was plain, which Carmie expected to be flavourless but found surprisingly characterful, rating it 6.5/10. His overall ranking, from bottom to top, was: lemon and herb, medium, plain, sweet heat, extra hot, hot, and Peri-Tamer as the clear winner.
How Does Your Favourite Compare?
This £50 experiment highlights the subjective nature of spice preferences, with Peri-Tamer triumphing over hotter options. It invites Nando's fans to reflect on their own choices and whether they align with Carmie's verdicts in this spirited flavour showdown.
