A taste test of supermarket salad creams has found that the cheapest option outperforms the original Heinz. The test, conducted for Express.co.uk, compared salad creams from Asda, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Waitrose, Morrisons, Tesco, and Sainsbury's against the iconic Heinz brand.
Heinz first commercially produced salad cream in 1914 after eight years of perfecting the recipe. Since then, many supermarkets have launched their own versions of the tangy condiment, which is a staple in British kitchens for sandwiches, salads, and dips.
The winning salad cream was praised for its flavourful punch without being excessively sharp, and its superb consistency. It also performed well in sandwiches and as a dip, and its price point made it a better value than Heinz. The test noted that some versions were too tangy, had a noticeable mustard flavour, or were too liquid, while others leaned more towards mayonnaise.
The results highlight that shoppers can find a quality salad cream without paying a premium price, with the best option being cheaper than the market leader.
