Joined in 2023 
82 
63 About this deal
EXPERT VERDICT: These crisps are made from unpeeled slices of air-dried watermelon and nothing else. There’s no salt — a good thing, but these are 46 per cent sugar. The sugar comes naturally from the watermelon in the form of fructose and should be absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream because of the high proportion of fibre.
EXPERT VERDICT: A 30g portion (3/4 of a bag) of these shiitake crisps would count as one of your five-a-day. CLAIM: ‘Licensed by the Department of Health as one of your five-a-day. High in fibre and retains vitamin C. No added sugar.’ However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, the market boasts various low calorie, low fat alternative to crisps. But how do you know which best or what to look out for? John Davidson, Deputy Chief Executive and Strategy Director at Scotland Food & Drink, said: “The Excellence Awards play an important role in recognising the innovation and creativity of everyone that is building the reputation of Scotland’s larder. Shortlisted products include everything from Scottish Beef Biltong produced by Errichel & Thyme, Native Hebridean Smoked Scottish Salmon from The Scottish Salmon Company to Chocolate Cornflake Clusters from Lazy Day Foods.
‘GOOD FOR YOUR HEART’
Lentils (40%), Potato Rice, Maize Dextrin, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Stabiliser E466, Emulsifier E471 (Rapeseed Oil), Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Chilli & Lime Flavouring: Rice Flour, Sugar, Spice (Paprika, Cayenne, Pepper), Onion Powder, Chilli Blend (Chilli, Cumin, Oregano, Salt, Garlic), Garlic Powder, Natural Flavouring, Citric Acid E330, Lime Juice Powder. However, you are unlikely to get a ‘high’ amount of any of these nutrients in this small serving. And while a good source of fibre, these are high in saturated fat (from palm oil), which may be bad for cholesterol levels. It’s also important to lookout for salt content as different flavoured rice cakes can vary in salt content. individuals, teams and employers who are raising the bar and helping to build Scotland’s reputation as a land of food and drink were also shortlisted across seven business catagories.
Broad Beans (94%), Sour Cream & Chive Flavouring (5%), (Rice Flour, Natural Flavourings (Including Natural Chive Flavouring), Sugar, Onion Powder, Salt, Herb (Parsley), Yeast Extract Powder, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Garlic Powder), Rapeseed Oil (1%). Buyers from some of the UK’s biggest retailers including Asda, Co-op, Tesco and Sodexo, alongside some of the food and drink industry’s most influential figures, were part of a judging panel that tasted and scored each product. It was fantastic to see such a range of producers and individuals in this years entries and a massive congratulations to all those that have been named in the shortlist. Returning after a Covid-enforced hiatus, the 21 st Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards will take place during Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight and be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 8 September.We can’t wait to bring everyone together after a challenging couple of years and celebrate in September.” Ashley Connolly, Local Buying Manager at Asda, who sponsor the awards, added: “Our customers are becoming increasingly conscious of where their food and drink is coming from and so our focus is to source high quality and innovative products that are new and exciting. There are various varieties and flavours across the crisp market, so it’s hard to know which is the healthiest. Cheese & Caramelised Onion Cauliflower Crisps - Cauliflower puree (40%), corn flour, potato starch, potato flakes, native potato starch,salt, pea fibre, rice flour, sugar, onion powder, dairy free creamer (sunflower oil, glucose syrup, modified starch), yeast extract, vinegar, caramelised sugar powder, natural flavouring, garlic. Lentil Chips - Lentils (40%), Potato Rice, Maize Dextrin, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Stabiliser E466, Emulsifier E471 (Rapeseed Oil), Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Chilli & Lime Flavouring: Rice Flour, Sugar, Spice (Paprika, Cayenne, Pepper), Onion Powder, Chilli Blend (Chilli, Cumin, Oregano, Salt, Garlic), Garlic Powder, Natural Flavouring, Citric Acid E330, Lime Juice Powder.
Cauliflower Puree (40%), Corn Flour, Pre-cooked Potato Starch, Potato Flakes, Native Potato Starch, Sunflower Oil, Pea Fibre, Rice Flour, Sugar, Onion Powder, Salt, Dairy-free Creamer (Sunflower Oil, Glucose Syrup, Modified Starch), Yeast Extract, Vinegar, Caramelised Sugar Powder, Natural Flavouring, Garlic, Acid E296 Powder. Hogarth said that 40% of the cauliflowers used come from ‘wonky vegetables’ that would otherwise go to waste.
No valid subscription found
The term ‘healthy crisps” does come across like a bit of an oxymoron. So, without contradicting ourselves we should clear up that when we say healthy crisps, what we mean is healthy alternatives to crisps. A massive congratulations to all of the individuals and businesses that have been shortlisted!” The full shortlist According to Diabetes UK, if you are looking to replace regular crisps and add healthy crisp alternatives to your diet then there are certain things you should consider next time you go to grab a bag. You could try swapping crisps for pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, both of which have a great range of health benefits and can act as an easily accessible healthy alternative to crisps.
Great Deal 
New Comment