Approved food discussion thread

jaytin

aless02 wrote: »

My soup has a far-gone BB date and I've noticed that the texture is a bit strange (bit lumpy looking) when you dump it out of the can, but once you heat it up, it's just fine!! Tastes lovely too.

I added a little bit of water as it was really thick, and a shake of pepper, microwaved it for 2-3 mins stirring it twice and it tastes fine. I have to say that often in soup the potatoes are tasteless blobs, but the potatoes in the Big Soup did taste potatoey, if you get what I mean. It isn't my favourite kind of soup, I prefer something with barley in, but it was nice enough.

Sarahsaver

Still working my way thru the rice pots LOL I got the quantity wrong i have about 50 left :rotfl:

Now wishing i had ordered 'too many' flapjacks, and I miss the brownies !!!

mcallister1

Sarahsaver wrote: »

Still working my way thru the rice pots LOL I got the quantity wrong i have about 50 left :rotfl:

Now wishing i had ordered 'too many' flapjacks, and I miss the brownies !!!

Thats only one a week for a year sarah- if your storage is ok...
I still have a big box in the hall which needs moved to the garage, but its too slippy.

andi2

Only got 12 rice pots here:rotfl:

I miss the brownies too:o wonder if there's any chance of them getting more??:j (think there'd be a riot as we all tried to order:rotfl:)

Gaia

mcallister1 wrote: »

Thats only one a week for a year sarah- if your storage is ok...
I still have a big box in the hall which needs moved to the garage, but its too slippy.

If you've got too many brownies I'll selflessly offer to take them off your hands - purely to save you having to store them you understand :A

Stitch_3

cruella_de_vile wrote: »

I've got a question about the reduced salt/sugar beans.... I'm getting the hang of using stuff past the best before date but the beans on there are best before Aug 07, has anyone tried them? I usually buy the reduced salt/sugar stuff for the kids so am used to the taste.

I think that they taste fine. They do seem a little dry, but i think that I am used to supermarket own brands which are sometimes more sauce than beans. My friend assures me tho that the reduced sugar/salt beans have always been a little dry and a dollop of tomato puree/ketchup does the trick;)

I brought boxes of the Alpen Summer fruit cereal bars yesterday BB Aug 2007, but they are fine. Dan is selling them by the case, I think it is 6 bars/box and 8 boxes/case for £1. Checked in Morrisons today and 1 box (6 bars = £1.89)

Woofles

Just to put your minds at rest the Heinz Big Soups are thick, it sometimes takes two shakes to get it out of the can, especially if its been in the cold pantry, I usually add the small amount of water that I've swished round the can to get everything out.

Baked beans with worcester sauce are good too, I like them a bit sloppy on toast.

Hope that helps.

pinkprincedss1980

Stitch wrote: »

I brought boxes of the Alpen Summer fruit cereal bars yesterday BB Aug 2007, but they are fine. Dan is selling them by the case, I think it is 6 bars/box and 8 boxes/case for £1. Checked in Morrisons today and 1 box (6 bars = £1.89)

We bought some of these and the apple an sultana ones, not tried them yet but they were a bargain price and will help with the healthy eatin drive we r on lol!!!

Sarahsaver

Gaia wrote: »

If you've got too many brownies I'll selflessly offer to take them off your hands - purely to save you having to store them you understand :A

If i had one brownie a week that would not be enough LOL
I have NONE!

tricki1

Bit more info on some of newer items

Old El Paso Mild Guacamole (320g)
Ingredients
Avocado (26%), Peas, Water, Chopped Tomato (9.9%), Onions (7.8%), Garlic Puree, Modified Corn Starch, Jalapeno Chili Pepper (1.1%), Emulsifier (Glycerol), Salt, Dried Glucose Syrup, Acidity Regulator (Glucona Delta-lactone), Spices, Sugar, Dextrose, Avocado Flavouring, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Herbs, Flavour Enhancer (Monosodium Glutamate), Citric Acid, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Emulsifier (Methylcellulose), Garlic Powder, Lime Flavouring, Stabilisers (Guar Gum, Xantham Gum), Colourings (quinoline Yellow, Brilliant Blue Fcf), Vegetable Oil.
Suitable for vegetarians
http://www.mysupermarket.it/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?Store=1&Product=16130

Tru Free - Pasta Shells - Wheat, Egg, Gluten & Milk Free - 500g
suitable for vegetarians
http://www.trufree.co.uk/FAQs/

De-Identified Supermarket - Real Fruit Juice Ready to Eat Jelly - 135g
(A**a Great Stuff Blackcurrant Wobbly Jelly)
Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice (4%), Gelling Agents (Carrageenan, Carob Bean Gum), Citric Acid, Acidity Regulator (Tri- Potassium Citrate), Flavouring, Colours (Carmine, Carob Vegetables), Antioxidant (L- Ascorbic Acid, Alpha Tocopherol).
Suitable for vegetarians
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?Store=2&Product=32972

Dormens - Finest Quality Mixed Nuts - Roasted & Salted - 100g
Contains
Katjang Nuts - Indonesian spiced peanuts
Smoked Almonds - Imported from the USA. The original & the best
Cashew Nuts - Roasted and salted
Macadamias - Oven baked Australian variety
Caramelised Almonds - Creating an unexpected sweet and savoury taste sensation
http://www.dormen.co.uk/english/retail6.html

Gatorade - Sports Drink - Lemon Flavour - 500ml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatorade

Schweppes Slimline Tonic Miniture cans 150ml
Ingredients
carbonated water, citric acid, acidity regulator (E331), flavourings (including quinine), sweetener (aspartame). Contains a source of phenylalanine
A 250ml serving contains:
Calories 5.0 kcal (<1 %)
Sugar 0 g (0 %)
Fat 0 g (0 %)
Saturates 0 g (0 %)
Salt 0.1 g (2 %)
http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/yourhealth/whats_in_our_drinks/

Coca-Cola Zero - 500ml
A 250ml serving contains:
Calories 1 kcal (<1 %)
Sugar 0 g (0 %)
Fat 0 g (0 %)
Saturates 0 g (0 %)
Salt trace g (<1 %)
Ingredients
carbonated water, colour (caramel E150d), phosphoric acid, sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), flavourings (including caffeine), acidity regulator (E331). Contains a source of phenylalanine
http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/yourhealth/whats_in_our_drinks/

Dr Pepper Zero - 330ml
A 250ml serving contains:
Calories 1.5 kcal (<1 %)
Sugar 0 g (0 %)
Fat 0 g (0 %)
Saturates 0 g (0 %)
Salt trace g (<1 %)
Ingredients
carbonated water, colour (caramel E150d), flavourings (including caffeine), phosphoric acid, sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), preservative (E211). Contains a source of phenylalanine
http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/yourhealth/whats_in_our_drinks/

Brecon Carreg - Welsh Natural - Sparkling Mineral Water - 50cl
http://www.breconwater.co.uk/

Pepsi - 500ml
Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kcal) 42
Energy (kJ) 175
Protein 0
Carbohydrate 11
of which sugars 11
Fat 0
of which saturates 0
Fibre 0
Sodium trace
http://www.pepsi.co.uk/RegularPepsi.aspx

Ainsley Harriott - Sage & Onion Cous Cous Stuffing - 150g
Less than 1% fat and suitable for vegetarians.
http://www.symingtons.com/brands/ainsley_harriott/stuffing.php#

Sprite 3G
It contains Glucose, caffeine from Green coffee beans and Guarana
Sprite 3G has been discontinued in the UK.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprite_(soft_drink)

Nutri-Grain Soft Oaties Oat & Raisin 200g
Ingredients
Cereals(Oats{22%}, Wholewheat Flour, Wheat Flour), Raisins(15%), Vegetable
Oil, Sugar, Fructose, Glucose Syrup, Milk Whey Powder, Salt, Emulsifier(Soy
Lecithin), Raising Agent(E500), Flavouring, Cinnamon, Antioxidant(Mixed
Tocopherols), Stabiliser(Sodium Alginate), Colour Caramel(E150c), Nutmeg,
Niacin, Iron, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin(B2), Thiamin (B1), Folic Acid, Vitamin
B12.
http://www.kelloggs.co.uk/products/nutrigrain/Bar/nutri_grain_soft_oaties_oat___raisin_.aspx

Lemon Jif - Natural Strength Lemon Juice - 55ml
http://www.unileverfoodsolutions.co.uk/products/portfolio/show/1976-5046-0-1010027-2.jif_lemon_juice_250ml.html
http://www.unileverfoodsolutions.co.uk/products/portfolio/show/1976-5046-0-1010026.jif_lemon_squeezy_55ml.html

Robinsons - Fruit & Barley - Citrus - 1 Litre
http://www.britvic.com/Flavour.aspx?id=176


Galaxy Chocolate - Medium Size Bars - 10 Pack
Suitable for vegetarians
http://217.72.249.221/service/panels/include/success/uk_search_view.jsp?search=galaxy

Wheat Crunchies - Multipack 9 x 25g packs
Ingredients
Worcester sauce flavour: crunchy wheat snacks: wheat flour, vegetable oil, maize flour, Worcester sauce flavour (acidity regulator: sodium diacetate, sugar, maltodextrin, spices, flavour, enhancer: monosodium glutamate, citric acid, flavourings (contains soya sauce), dried autolysed yeast, spices, yeast extract, citric acid, colour: paprika extract), potassium chloride, salt.
Crispy bacon flavour: wheat flour, vegetable oil, maize flour, crispy bacon flavour (dextrose, maltodextrin, flavourings, flavour enhancer: monosodium glutamate, sugar, dried cheese, dried autolysed yeast, spices, yeast extract, citric acid, colour: paprika extract), potassium chloride, salt.
Spicy tomato flavour: wheat flour, vegetable oil, maize flour, spicy tomato flavour( sugar, acidity regulator: sodium diacetate, dried tomato, dried onion, flavour enhancer: monosodium glutamate, maltodextrin, yeast extract, dried skimmed milk, dried yeast, spices, dried garlic, flavourings, malic acid, citric acid, colour: paprika extract), potassium chloride, salt.

http://www.ocado.com/webshop/product/Wheat-Crunchies-Variety-Pack/40838011?parentContainer=|1098|3|1083|5638