With Lurpak prices soaring to £7.25 in some supermarkets and its block size reduced by 20%, shoppers are seeking cheaper alternatives. A blind taste test of 10 butter and margarine brands found that Aldi's version was the closest match to Lurpak, even surpassing the original in one taster's opinion.
The test, conducted by Sanjeeta Bains, rated each product on flavour, spreadability, and overall quality. Aldi's unsalted butter was described as 'light and creamy' with an 'instant salt hit', convincing the taster it was the real thing. Lidl's Daisy butter also scored well, though it was noted that the taster 'couldn't quite manage more than a couple of bites'.
At the bottom of the rankings, Tesco's margarine was deemed 'flavourless and fatty', while Lurpak itself was surprisingly rated poorly for its lack of savoury flavour compared to cheaper rivals. Clover margarine was highlighted as good value at 60p less than Aldi's version.
The cost of living crisis has driven up prices of staples like butter, with some supermarkets resorting to security measures such as netting to prevent theft. Industry experts warn that prices may not peak until next year.
