What has happened to Branston baked bean?

Mrs_Boo_Boo

Haven't noticed the quality change yet,but do have a Branston bean mountain. Watch the can weight as they had 2 offers in B&M the other day. I think it was 3 for a £1 or 4 for £1.39 (I think can't quite remember),but the can weights were 400g and 410g respectively so check the weight before you compare. Used to be really cheap in Lidl,but prices seem to have gone up over time.

Nada666

Standard six-pack price in Farmfoods is cheaper (per tin) than 'special' offer four-pack price. (£1.75 for six equivalent to £1.17 for four).

(And for me by the time I've finished adding black pepper or cayenne or ketchup or puree changes in sauce are moot.)

Carmen

Mrs_Boo_Boo wrote: »

Haven't noticed the quality change yet,but do have a Branston bean mountain. Watch the can weight as they had 2 offers in B&M the other day. I think it was 3 for a £1 or 4 for £1.39 (I think can't quite remember),but the can weights were 400g and 410g respectively so check the weight before you compare. Used to be really cheap in Lidl,but prices seem to have gone up over time.

I wish I had stock piled, maybe it is just a blip?
I do not like sloppy sauce so I gently simmer the beans until the sauce has reduced...lovely.

consultant31

You're not alone OP.

I just opened a can this week and mentioned to OH that they looked completely different....much lighter coloured and a thin sauce. I like Branston better than any other baked bean, but these ones didn't come up to scratch at all

barbie_babe

I noticed the sauce is more runner. I just put in saucepan and reduce sauce by bringing to boil then simmer.Stiring all the time.

Laurensalive

Cook the beans on the hob, add a little sugar to it, 1/2 teaspoon, this should thicken it up. Maybe the sugar content is lower. The value beans are this way.

recovering_spendaholic

I thought it was just me! I buy Asda baked beans now - they are really nice - thick, not gloopy sauce, and not too much of it. They also have less sugar than other brands but don't taste like it.

Feral_Moon

Laurensalive wrote: »

Cook the beans on the hob, add a little sugar to it, 1/2 teaspoon, this should thicken it up. Maybe the sugar content is lower. The value beans are this way.

Beans already contain a high amount of sugar without adding more! Branson ones contain even more than Heinz, which are amongst the highest compared to own brands.

lemontart

I have noticed sauce not as thick as used to be and taste a little milder as result

PLRFD

For me any beans are better with a small blob of tom puree some black pepper and a little bit of butter. I wouldn't dream of adding anymore sugar to beans just wish I could take what's in there out.