I tested supermarkets own-brand Digestives – winner was more than £1 cheaper than McVitie’s & I couldn’t tell difference

IF you feel like you are getting a crumby deal on big-name biscuits, you’d be right.

A packet of McVitie’s Digestives has shrunk by as much as 28 per cent since 2014, despite prices rising by 129 per cent over the past decade.

Damien McFadden

Laura Stott tested supermarkets own-brand Digestives against McVitie’s[/caption]

So could the supermarket versions offer better value?

It’s crunch time as Laura Stott tries the own-brand digestives.

Aldi Belmont Digestives – 29 biscuits, 400g, 57p

Damien McFadden

Aldi’s digestives are a great dupe and over a pound cheaper than McVitie’s[/caption]

IN true Aldi dupe style, the packet looks very like the McVitie’s one, which costs over a quid more.

But put these in a biscuit tin and it’s doubtful anyone will notice the difference.

And you get the most biccies per packet too.

Rating: 5/5

Tesco Digestives – 28 biscuits, 400g, 70p

Damien McFadden

Tesco’s version will fall apart before you can dunk them in your cuppa[/caption]

THESE looked the part, but tasted disappointing and the texture is too dry.

The packet claims the biccies are crumbly and crunchy.

Instead they tasted dusty, with a few falling apart before I had a chance to dunk them in my cuppa.

Rating: 1/5

M&S Digestives – 25 biscuits, 400g, 80p

Damien McFadden

WHILE pricier than other super- market versions, these deluxe digestives from M&S are still good value compared with McVitie’s.

Sweeter than some on test but in a rich, mellow and smooth way.

Extremely tasty.

Rating: 4/5

Lidl Tower Gate Digestives – 26 biscuits, 400g, 57p

Damien McFadden

Lidl’s version is cheap without compromising on flavour[/caption]

A GREAT value option from Lidl without compromising on flavour – they taste rich and sweet.

They also held up well during a cup-dunk.

But a shame there were fewer in the pack than many other own-brand offerings.

Rating: 4/5

Sainsbury’s Digestives – 28 biscuits, 400g, 70p

Damien McFadden

WITH a darker colour, these had a more wholesome flavour and were thick, offering a good crunch.

The biccies also had a milky and nice malty aftertaste and paired well with a cuppa.

A quality product at a great price.

Rating: 3/5

Asda Digestives – 27 biscuits, 400g, 70p

Damien McFadden

A GREAT-value offering with plenty to go round.

Sweeter than others on test, with an orangey hue and not very chunky, but the taste still hit the spot.

These also had a lovely aroma too, which made it hard to stop at just one.

Rating: 3/5

Morrisons Digestives – 27 biscuits, 400g, 70p

Damien McFadden

A GOOD ratio of crumble to crunch that stood up well in the cuppa dunk.

The flavour was pleasant too – not overtly sweet and with plenty in the packet.

These were thicker than some of the others, adding a pleasant texture.

Rating: 3/5

McVitie’s Digestives – 24 biscuits, 360g, £1.80, Tesco

Damien McFadden

AT well over a £1 more per packet than most supermarket versions, there are also fewer biccies, with only 24 inside.

They are enjoyable – but ­paying nearly two quid for them left a rather bad taste.

Rating: 2/5