With Christmas fast approaching, the timing couldn’t be better for announcing our top food picks! Our fellow mums have been busy browsing the supermarket aisles to find all the tastiest treats! From snacks for children to giftable food goodies, we’re bringing you the best products on the market. Keep reading to find out which products came out on top in the Mums Choice 2020 Awards.
Best Snacks for Children:
Finding super scrummy snacks that are still good for your children can be a bit of a challenge. Just like most adults, when it comes to snack time, kids love instant gratification – sugary treats that don’t tend to have any nutritional benefits! But there are some delicious, healthier alternatives for families to indulge in without the guilt! Our mums have been busy grazing and testing out the top treats for little ones. We’re delighted to announce that they’ve picked their favourite! The winner in the Best Snacks for Children category is:
About the product: “Ape Bites are 100% plant based and vegan friendly (Vegan Society Certified). Made with a few simple ingredients baked into a satisfying sweet treat, Ape Bites offer a big taste! The best part is that Ape Bites are all natural, made with absolutely no artificial colours, artificial flavours or preservatives – just a cool coconut crunch. These snacks are high in fibre, they’re gluten free and dairy free, and made without palm oil. An ethical product, Ape Bites are carbon neutral and the company is a member of 1% For The Planet.”
What our tester said: “As a light snack, these were really nice, and there was a clear distinction between the flavours. I love the fact that they contain no nasties; there are few snacks for children that are this natural! They were a big hit with my child too. The only disadvantage was that we couldn’t stop eating them!”
Best Savoury Product:
Our fellow mums have enjoyed testing out some of the best savoury food items on the market! We had some delicious entries and this one of the toughest categories to judge! But while the eating continues, the verdict has been reached! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Savoury Food Product category as:
- Gold – Applewood Smoked Cheddar (RRP £2.10) by Norseland Ltd.
About the product: “Applewood is the UK’s number 1 smoky cheese. Made in Ilchester Somerset, Applewood uses the finest British Red Tractor approved high quality cheddar combined with a delicate smoky flavour that can be tasted throughout. The smooth and creamy Applewood is perfect for cooking, melting or just nibbling. A quality specialist blended cheese at an affordable price.”
What our tester said: “Applewood Smoked Cheddar is one of my favourite cheeses! It’s very different to the other cheeses on the market. It’s really creamy and has a delicious smoky flavour. The price point is fantastic – I’d pay this and more!”
- Silver – Idahoan Buttery Mash (RRP £1.50) by Idahoan UK
- Bronze – SKIPPY Peanut Butter (RRP £2.40 for 340g jar) by Hormel Foods Corporation
Best Food Gift:
Our fellow mums have enjoyed testing out some of the best savoury food items on the market! We had some delicious entries and this one of the toughest categories to judge! But while the eating continues, the verdict has been reached! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Savoury Food Product category as:
- Gold – Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar (RRP £8) by Norseland Ltd.
About the product: “The Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar is the perfect gift for cheese lovers. The calendar features 24 individual pieces of cheese including Applewood, Mexicana, Ilchester Mature Cheddar and more new varieties for 2020. This year’s calendar also features an array of cheesy jokes to entertain you this festive season. The new design is more compact with 81% less plastic than previous years and for only £8, you can enjoy 24 pieces of high quality specialty cheese.”
What our tester said: “This is the perfect advent calendar for any cheese lover! It’s a delicious alternative to a traditional chocolate calendar. One of the other great things about the product is that the company is really trying to reduce its plastic waste, with less plastic used than in previous years.”
- Silver – Curry Night Kit (RRP £14.95) by Spice Pots
- Bronze – BeeBee & Leaf Wraps (RRP £14 for a mixed pack) by BeeBee & Leaf