Bacon is a breakfast staple in British households, but not all rashers are created equal. Some popular brands cut corners with excessive additives, poor animal welfare standards, or disappointing taste.
Before your next fry-up, it's worth knowing which packs to pass over at the supermarket.
Tesco Value Bacon
Ever noticed how Tesco Value Bacon shrinks to half its size once cooked? The high water content means you're paying mostly for liquid that evaporates in the pan.
The taste is disappointingly bland, lacking that proper bacon flavour we all crave. For just a few pence more, you could enjoy a much tastier breakfast experience.
Asda Smart Price Bacon
Opening a pack of Asda Smart Price Bacon reveals an alarming amount of liquid sloshing around. The thin, pale strips often tear apart before they even reach your pan.
Many customers report an odd chemical aftertaste that lingers unpleasantly. Save your taste buds the disappointment and spend your money elsewhere.
Morrisons Savers Bacon
Flip over a pack of Morrisons Savers Bacon and you'll find a surprisingly long ingredients list. The bacon contains more preservatives and additives than many higher-priced alternatives.
After cooking, these rashers often leave a strange white residue in the pan. Why settle for chemically-enhanced bacon when natural options are readily available?
Iceland's Own Brand Bacon
While Iceland's frozen food reputation might be solid, their own-brand bacon falls woefully short. The rashers often develop freezer burn before you've even opened the packet.
When cooked, the bacon tends to become rubbery rather than crisp. Many shoppers have reported inconsistent quality between packages, making each purchase a gamble.
Lidl's Award-Winning Bacon
Don't be fooled by the fancy 'award-winning' label on Lidl's bacon packaging. The actual product rarely lives up to the hype, with inconsistent slice thickness being a common complaint.
The curing process seems rushed, resulting in an overly salty product that dominates any dish. Despite the lower price point, the poor quality makes this a false economy.
