Are any other baked beans as good as Heinz'?

_Venger_ · 30-08-2011, 17:42

I dont think so and I've tried most of he supermarket own brands + the likes of Branston etc but none compete with Heinz' sauce.

diablo · 30-08-2011, 17:55

Heinz are far too sweet for me, so I'd say 'lots'.

Jon1141 · 30-08-2011, 18:35

Branston all the way. Can not stand Heinze beans any more to watery.

stud u like · 30-08-2011, 18:45

I make my own.

SeasideLady · 30-08-2011, 18:52

Cross and Blackwell were my favourites, but don't think they're are made now.

Jon1141 · 30-08-2011, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeasideLady

Cross and Blackwell were my favourites, but don't think they're are made now.

Iceland still sell them I think.

smudges dad · 30-08-2011, 19:39

Heinz for me. I tend to buy the fridge pack now as they last for 2-3 weeks in the fridge once opened. None of the reduced salt or sugar ones though!

OnexOne · 30-08-2011, 19:46

HP Baked beans aint too bad, but hard to find these days!

trinity2002 · 30-08-2011, 19:56

I prefer Branston to Heinz.

whackyracer · 30-08-2011, 20:09

Waitrose and tesco (not value) are both very nice and preferable to Heinz.

Espresso · 30-08-2011, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeasideLady

Cross and Blackwell were my favourites, but don't think they're are made now.

I think they're now sold as Branston beans. Both names are on the label, anyway. I was always a C&B girl and these are very acceptable to me.

Flowsey · 30-08-2011, 23:04

Branston for me too.

Btw, I bought some reduced salt & sugar Heinz ones and no joke, I had to add lashings of salt as they are disgusting!!

c4rv · 30-08-2011, 23:08

another vote for branston here. i tend to add a splash of tabasco for a bit of extra kick

SherbetLemon · 30-08-2011, 23:47

Asda own brand baked beans. Lovely rich sauce.

We tried Branston baked beans but the entire family hated them as they were a much harder texture than other baked beans. I'm shocked they're so popular.

Haven't had Heinz baked beans since they changed the sauce to a bland (and not very tomato-y looking) bright orange colour.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudges dad

I tend to buy the fridge pack now

The thought of beans in a fridge just gives me the boke!

wce · 31-08-2011, 02:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by SherbetLemon

Asda own brand baked beans. Lovely rich sauce.

We tried Branston baked beans but the entire family hated them as they were a much harder texture than other baked beans. I'm shocked they're so popular.

Haven't had Heinz baked beans since they changed the sauce to a bland (and not very tomato-y looking) bright orange colour.

The thought of beans in a fridge just gives me the boke!

Branston beans here - they just have a better flavour than the rest IMO.

MiSSSmith · 31-08-2011, 09:04

Heinz are far too sweet for me. If I do get them I buy the reduced sugar/salt variety but even then they are sweet.

My fave are Morrissons Eat Smart reduced sugar/salt

ecco66 · 31-08-2011, 09:11

Branston for me, although I do quite like Morrison's reduced sugar and salt ones, and the Asda equivalent.

Heinz has never been the same since they changed the recipe.

yorkieUK · 31-08-2011, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by SherbetLemon

Asda own brand baked beans. Lovely rich sauce.

We tried Branston baked beans but the entire family hated them as they were a much harder texture than other baked beans. I'm shocked they're so popular.

Haven't had Heinz baked beans since they changed the sauce to a bland (and not very tomato-y looking) bright orange colour.

The thought of beans in a fridge just gives me the boke!

Another vote for ASDA! Very nice indeed and preferable to Heinz and Branston. We are eating Branston at the moment but only because they are 4 tins for £1.00 as oppose to ASDA being 4 for £1.39. So, we have stocked up on the Branston. Every little helps!

Psychosis · 31-08-2011, 10:23

I can't even eat Heinz, so I'd have to say ALL of them! Heinz beans contain cinnamon, which prove a peanut-like reaction in me. I emailed Branston and... another company and neither contain cinnamon.

MrIncredible · 31-08-2011, 11:00

I much prefer Branston. I find Heinz have a strange after taste.

orangebird · 31-08-2011, 11:27

Aldi's Corale beans are ok according to OH. I have no clue myself, can't stand the blighters.

Gatch · 31-08-2011, 12:04

I am a fan of the Branston beans. But, when I moved towards the low sugar & salt versions (you get used to lower amounts of salt, then it basically tastes similar to the original kind) I found that the Branston ones used a sweetener not found in the Heinz low sugar & salt beans, so I had to switch to Heinz again...

degsyhufc · 31-08-2011, 14:07

I can't remember the last time I had Heinz or HP. I think I had some Branston ones because they were on special offer but it doesn't make much difference because I always add some soy & chilli and sometimes some bbq sauce to the cheap ones I buy.

Phred · 31-08-2011, 14:08

Another vote for Branston.

gareth83 · 31-08-2011, 17:28

Beans are beans to me, basics to Heinz, I'll eat them and not even notice the difference, so why get the expesnive ones!?

30-08-2011, 17:42	#1
_Venger_ Inactive Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,150	Are any other baked beans as good as Heinz'? I dont think so and I've tried most of he supermarket own brands + the likes of Branston etc but none compete with Heinz' sauce.

30-08-2011, 17:55	#2
diablo Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 8,103	Heinz are far too sweet for me, so I'd say 'lots'.

30-08-2011, 18:35	#3
Jon1141 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 212	Branston all the way. Can not stand Heinze beans any more to watery.

30-08-2011, 18:45	#4
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	I make my own.

30-08-2011, 18:52	#5
SeasideLady Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 15,471	Cross and Blackwell were my favourites, but don't think they're are made now.

30-08-2011, 19:07	#6
Jon1141 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 212	Quote: Originally Posted by SeasideLady Cross and Blackwell were my favourites, but don't think they're are made now. Iceland still sell them I think.

30-08-2011, 19:39	#7
smudges dad Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort William Posts: 22,292	Heinz for me. I tend to buy the fridge pack now as they last for 2-3 weeks in the fridge once opened. None of the reduced salt or sugar ones though!

30-08-2011, 19:46	#8
OnexOne Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 3,700	HP Baked beans aint too bad, but hard to find these days!

30-08-2011, 19:56	#9
trinity2002 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 14,990	I prefer Branston to Heinz.

30-08-2011, 20:09	#10
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Waitrose and tesco (not value) are both very nice and preferable to Heinz.

30-08-2011, 21:12	#11
Espresso Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,127	Quote: Originally Posted by SeasideLady Cross and Blackwell were my favourites, but don't think they're are made now. I think they're now sold as Branston beans. Both names are on the label, anyway. I was always a C&B girl and these are very acceptable to me.

30-08-2011, 23:04	#12
Flowsey Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 353	Branston for me too. Btw, I bought some reduced salt & sugar Heinz ones and no joke, I had to add lashings of salt as they are disgusting!!

30-08-2011, 23:08	#13
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	another vote for branston here. i tend to add a splash of tabasco for a bit of extra kick

30-08-2011, 23:47	#14
SherbetLemon Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 3,888	Asda own brand baked beans. Lovely rich sauce. We tried Branston baked beans but the entire family hated them as they were a much harder texture than other baked beans. I'm shocked they're so popular. Haven't had Heinz baked beans since they changed the sauce to a bland (and not very tomato-y looking) bright orange colour. Quote: Originally Posted by smudges dad I tend to buy the fridge pack now The thought of beans in a fridge just gives me the boke!

31-08-2011, 02:37	#15
wce Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 65	Quote: Originally Posted by SherbetLemon Asda own brand baked beans. Lovely rich sauce. We tried Branston baked beans but the entire family hated them as they were a much harder texture than other baked beans. I'm shocked they're so popular. Haven't had Heinz baked beans since they changed the sauce to a bland (and not very tomato-y looking) bright orange colour. The thought of beans in a fridge just gives me the boke! Branston beans here - they just have a better flavour than the rest IMO.

31-08-2011, 09:04	#16
MiSSSmith Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222	Heinz are far too sweet for me. If I do get them I buy the reduced sugar/salt variety but even then they are sweet. My fave are Morrissons Eat Smart reduced sugar/salt

31-08-2011, 09:11	#17
ecco66 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: south east coast Posts: 15,717	Branston for me, although I do quite like Morrison's reduced sugar and salt ones, and the Asda equivalent. Heinz has never been the same since they changed the recipe.

31-08-2011, 10:20	#18
yorkieUK Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,021	Quote: Originally Posted by SherbetLemon Asda own brand baked beans. Lovely rich sauce. We tried Branston baked beans but the entire family hated them as they were a much harder texture than other baked beans. I'm shocked they're so popular. Haven't had Heinz baked beans since they changed the sauce to a bland (and not very tomato-y looking) bright orange colour. The thought of beans in a fridge just gives me the boke! Another vote for ASDA! Very nice indeed and preferable to Heinz and Branston. We are eating Branston at the moment but only because they are 4 tins for £1.00 as oppose to ASDA being 4 for £1.39. So, we have stocked up on the Branston. Every little helps!

31-08-2011, 10:23	#19
Psychosis Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 17,226	I can't even eat Heinz, so I'd have to say ALL of them! Heinz beans contain cinnamon, which prove a peanut-like reaction in me. I emailed Branston and... another company and neither contain cinnamon.

31-08-2011, 11:00	#20
MrIncredible Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 4,638	I much prefer Branston. I find Heinz have a strange after taste.

31-08-2011, 11:27	#21
orangebird Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,695	Aldi's Corale beans are ok according to OH. I have no clue myself, can't stand the blighters.

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Are any other baked beans as good as Heinz'?

31-08-2011, 12:04	#22
Gatch Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 76	I am a fan of the Branston beans. But, when I moved towards the low sugar & salt versions (you get used to lower amounts of salt, then it basically tastes similar to the original kind) I found that the Branston ones used a sweetener not found in the Heinz low sugar & salt beans, so I had to switch to Heinz again...

31-08-2011, 14:07	#23
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	I can't remember the last time I had Heinz or HP. I think I had some Branston ones because they were on special offer but it doesn't make much difference because I always add some soy & chilli and sometimes some bbq sauce to the cheap ones I buy.

31-08-2011, 14:08	#24
Phred Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,131	Another vote for Branston.

31-08-2011, 17:28	#25
gareth83 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 622	Beans are beans to me, basics to Heinz, I'll eat them and not even notice the difference, so why get the expesnive ones!?