Easter Egg Taste Test

The Great Easter Egg Blind Taste Test

We asked food expert, @thegaztronome, to roll some High Street staples around his sophisticated palate without as much as catching a glimpse of the packaging beforehand. Here’s what he made of it

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OUR EXPERT Nottingham born and bred; The Gaztronome runs a successful food and drink photography business and is a well respected foodie in Nottingham and beyond.

@thegaztronome

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Exceptionally thick chocolate. Chunky with a lovely crunch HOTEL CHOCOLAT'S ROCKY ROAD TO CARAMEL

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1 MILK CHOCOLATE DINOSAUR EASTER EGG �151g) Thorntons The expert said… “Sticky when rolled around in the mouth, but nicely chocolatey. A surprise when revealed who the maker is. Packaged for younger consumers.” Victoria Centre £4.00 Gaztronome Score •••• Value for Money •••

2 THICK ROCKY ROAD TO CARAMEL �500g) Hotel Chocolat The expert said… “Exceptionally thick chocolate. Chunky with a lovely crunch. Undeniably, a goodquality chocolate with a flavour that really develops in the mouth. It was also one of the best smelling entries. It’s smooth. Creamy. Tasted great.” RRP £29.00 Gaztronome Score •••• Value for Money •••

4 VEGAN CREAMY CHOC EGG & BAR �148g) NOMO The expert said… Wow. Tastes different to the others. Upon reveal, the flavours as they present themselves, are wholly in line with the ingredients. It's clever and if you’re vegan and want an egg, this is the one. Marks & Spencer £6.00 Gaztronome Score ••• Value for Money •••

5 THE TREASURE Tesco Finest* The expert said… “Instantly, I like it. I’d guess that it’s a top quality chocolate. A lovely crunch and melts really well. It’s definitely not standard Easter egg fare.” RRP £10.00 Gaztronome Score •••• Value for Money •••• (various locations, check in-store for availability)

3 WHITE CHOCOLATE EGG �65g) Milkybar The expert said… “As you might expect with a white chocolate it develops differently in the mouth. As such it’s a bit harder to compare, like for like. But definitely one that would be well received by a younger consumer.” Poundland £1.00 Gaztronome Score ••• Value for Money •••• (various locations, check in-store for availability)

6 CADBURY �130g) Mini Eggs The expert said… “It’s reminiscent of a Cadburys Flake. A really good young person’s chocolate. Not too serious, but hugely enjoyable. Even a little bit nostalgic tasting.” Sainsbury's £1.25 Gaztronome Score •••• Value for Money ••••• (various locations, check in-store for availability)