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Baked Beans whats gone wrong?

marlmanmarlman Posts: 661
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I have loved baked beans all my life. But lately I am finding some brands virtually unedible!

The only ones i like at the moment are Tescos own brand.

Which are best? 138 votes

Heinz
44% 62 votes
Crosse & Brackwell
11% 16 votes
Tescos
8% 12 votes
Sainsburys
6% 9 votes
Other
28% 39 votes
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  • netcurtainsnetcurtains Posts: 23,494
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    I only like the Branston ones if that's any help. HP and Heinz ones are too watery.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 639
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    Beans are beans.
  • Uk LtdUk Ltd Posts: 1,228
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    mix some flour into the sauce, thickens it up nicely
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 806
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    Waitrose have nice organic ones that are cheaper than the branded cans, best I've had so far. Co-op also have good ones.
  • Tom_TitTom_Tit Posts: 6,336
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    gareth83 wrote: »
    Beans are beans.

    No they aint.

    I only eat branston beans as the sauce is thick. Heinz are as bad as the cheap smart price brands because the sauce is like water.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,252
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    netcurtains wrote: »
    I only like the Branston ones if that's any help. HP and Heinz ones are too watery.

    Thumbs up for Branston, if only they had a ring pull like the Heinze. Also if too watery just push the lid (after opening) down to force out the extra liquid.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 639
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    Tom_Tit wrote: »
    No they aint.

    I only eat branston beans as the sauce is thick. Heinz are as bad as the cheap smart price brands because the sauce is like water.

    They are, stick some beans on a plate and I can't tell what they are, I'll just eat them and enjoy. Never not enjoyed any baked beans.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7,182
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    Aren't they full of sugar? I don't really buy them because I have the perception of them that they are unhealthy and contain lots of sugar.
  • SpotSpot Posts: 25,121
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    I've tried other brands but always go back to Heinz.
  • Tom_TitTom_Tit Posts: 6,336
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    gareth83 wrote: »
    They are, stick some beans on a plate and I can't tell what they are, I'll just eat them and enjoy. Never not enjoyed any baked beans.

    I can easily taste out the Branston ones but the rest are equally crap.
  • cjsmummycjsmummy Posts: 11,079
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    I drown them in brown sauce so it doesn't really matter what brand.:o
  • molliepopsmolliepops Posts: 26,828
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    Tesco value ones are lovely I prefer a thinner sauce and these have it just right.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 639
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    Tom_Tit wrote: »
    I can easily taste out the Branston ones but the rest are equally crap.

    Haha I just eat anything on the plate and never question it :)
  • ElyanElyan Posts: 8,781
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    netcurtains wrote: »
    I only like the Branston ones if that's any help. HP and Heinz ones are too watery.

    Yes - why aren't Branston beans in the poll?
  • radioanorakradioanorak Posts: 4,247
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    Here on Rhodes Heinz are very expensive as they are obviously imported
    Having said that we buy an Italian brand which are about a 3rd the price of Heinz
  • cjsmummycjsmummy Posts: 11,079
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    Elyan wrote: »
    Yes - why aren't Branston beans in the poll?

    They are, Crosse and Blackwell make them.;):p
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 98
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    Branston beans are fab and a bargain too.
  • OndineOndine Posts: 3,792
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    Another vote for Branston here.
  • wavy-davywavy-davy Posts: 7,122
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    Lidl are the worst, too sugary, Asda low salt/sugar ones are vile as well, they taste of saccharin.
  • kelvokelvo Posts: 3,435
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    Branston's 'bloomin' big baked beans.... :)
  • Sick BulletSick Bullet Posts: 20,770
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    Them Heinz Chilli beans are the boss :)
  • MordirithMordirith Posts: 646
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    #23
    Boston Baked Beans :)

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/boston-baked-beans/
  • DianaFireDianaFire Posts: 12,711
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    I like the ultra cheapo versions, Heinz ones and homemade. Homemade are a bit too thick to bung on a jacket potato, but lovely on toast.
  • rumpleteazerrumpleteazer Posts: 5,746
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    I prefer the Tesco ones, I very rarely buy any others.

    Oh and just in case anyone decided to try and be healthy NEVER buy the Weight Watchers ones. I love loads of the WW stuff but the baked beans were vile.
  • stud u likestud u like Posts: 42,100
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    I make my own.
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