A food writer who regularly shops at Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer has discovered that Iceland is the superior choice for one everyday staple: grapes. After conducting a personal taste test, the writer found that Iceland's grapes consistently outshine those from the other two supermarkets in terms of flavor, crunch, and value.
The Taste Test
Grapes are a household favorite, with multipacks consumed weekly. The writer sampled red and white grapes from Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, and Iceland at both room temperature and chilled to evaluate crunch, flavor, juiciness, and visual appeal.
3. Marks and Spencer
M&S grapes cost £2.50 per pack. They are uniform in size and offer a satisfying crunch, especially the white variety. However, the flavor and juiciness are lacking compared to competitors, with insufficient sweetness. The writer recommends M&S's specialty flavored grapes, such as cotton candy or tutti frutti, instead.
2. Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's grapes are slightly cheaper at £2 per pack. They are small and round with consistent appearance but lack the best crunch. They surpass M&S in taste, being juicy and sweet, with red grapes outperforming white. The writer suggests eating them cold and recommends the black sable variety for better flavor.
1. Iceland
Iceland grapes cost £2.50 for a mixed pack, but can be found cheaper on Uber Eats for £1.40. The supermarket also offers a "25% extra free" deal. Despite sometimes looking bruised or varying in size, these grapes are exceptionally tasty with a satisfying crunch, especially when chilled. Both white and red varieties are sweet and juicy, with white grapes being slightly sharper but larger and crisper.
The writer concludes that Iceland provides the best all-rounder for grapes, balancing flavor, texture, and cost.
