branston beans

pink star 28 · 14-02-2014, 21:21

Only just tried them recently, and they are the nicest beans ever. So much better than Heinz. I got a pack of 4 for £1 at quality save, they have now sold out, I also couldn't find them in Tesco, might have to try asda.

degsyhufc · 14-02-2014, 21:31

ALDI sell them

soulboy77 · 14-02-2014, 21:35

My Dad has bought a load in bulk from Aldi.

farmer bob · 14-02-2014, 21:40

Aldi's Corale brand baked beans are better.
Branston ones are decent though, especially at 4 for £1.

pink star 28 · 14-02-2014, 21:41

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

ALDI sell them

Thanks, I might have to have a look in there then

pink star 28 · 14-02-2014, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmer bob

Aldi's Corale brand baked beans are better.
Branston ones are decent though, especially at 4 for £1.

its a very good offer, just a shame that they had sold out, they might get some more in stock.

fast left · 14-02-2014, 22:59

best beans by far

i think tesco have stopped selling them recently for some reason ?

Bunions · 14-02-2014, 23:38

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Originally Posted by fast left

best beans by far

i think tesco have stopped selling them recently for some reason ?

Absolutely agree - very underrated IMO

Welsh-lad · 15-02-2014, 01:12

I tried them and found them a little overpowering.

I still prefer Heinz or Lidl own brand.

JohnnyGrumpus · 15-02-2014, 10:36

I always used to buy Heinz and didn't consider other brands until one day I my local shop sold out of Heinz so I decided to try Branston's. I liked them so much I haven't bought any other brand since.

BlueEyedMrsP · 15-02-2014, 11:03

We tend to buy generic or smart-price beans, but 4 for £1 is an excellent price for any brand. 3 for £1 is the best price I normally see in either Iceland or ASDA.

burton07 · 15-02-2014, 12:14

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Originally Posted by fast left

best beans by far

i think tesco have stopped selling them recently for some reason ?

My Tesco don't sell them anymore. The only brand they do is Tesco own brand or Heinz. Poor show I say.

noise747 · 15-02-2014, 22:40

i prefer Branston beans as well, Sainsburys sell them, on offer at the moment £1 for a pack of four.

Certainly nicer than Heinz. I used to like Aldis own a few years back, but tried them a couple of weeks ago and not that impressed now.

soinnocent · 15-02-2014, 23:58

I converted a few years ago too, they are so much more tasty and less watery then Heinz, I stock up when they are a pound at Lidl, but B&M sell them for 1.29 which is still a good deal

Darcy_ · 16-02-2014, 11:20

They are very nice. IMO Heinz are actually pretty low on the list of decent baked beans. I find the sauce far too watery and flavourless, whereas the Branston brand are much thicker and richer.

frankie_baby · 16-02-2014, 16:18

Vile, last time we bought any had one can and couldn't even give the rest away

Utopian Girl · 17-02-2014, 13:25

Didn't think they would be when they first came out - but the sauce is much richer - I stick up when they're on offer too - Lidl or Tesco.
( did anyone initially think they had a Branston sauce?) I did!

I have however bought them every time - the only exception is when abroad & I need them for something, or myself.

The only time I've bought Heinz recently is for their 5 mixed beans. They're nice but not worth the money & their BBQ beans, chilli beans etc aren't worth the price either.

Sometimes I put some cumin seeds or chilli powder in myself.

mpmc17 · 17-02-2014, 13:35

We usually have ASDAs own beans, Branston's are too sweet for me and Heinz are far too flat.

ASDA's aren't much better either but they're the best of a bad bunch

sarahj1986 · 17-02-2014, 13:41

I remember when the Branston beans came out and I was like WTF why are they even bothering trying to compete with Heinz however having tried them I realised they are much better, the sauce is nicer and thicker, Heinz sauce is incredibly watery now in comparison. I do overall try and buy Branston on offer, I usually stock up and have at least 4 cans in the cupboard, its very rare I would get Heinz now.

Darcy_ · 17-02-2014, 13:49

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Originally Posted by frankie_baby

Vile, last time we bought any had one can and couldn't even give the rest away

Really? You couldn't even give it to a food bank so that it would help people in need?!

Isambard Brunel · 19-02-2014, 21:13

They're the only beans I buy or like. Heanz (including their 'posh' versions with five types of bean or organic ingredients) are watery and weak-flavoured, as are HP. I've tried Aldi and Lidl home brands but there are tastes to them I don't quite like, so I stock up on Branston when they're on special offer, which is very often.

They used to go at £1 for 4 every other week, but the last ones I got were £1.19 from Morrisons while Lidl were doing them for £1.25.

Asda also do them on special offers, but they're more varied and often not as good value (such as selling packs of 3 for £1 rather or £1.50 for 4)

It's the same story when you compare Ambrosia rice pudding with Aldi's own brand. Aldi's is miles better and cheaper.

RedRose9191 · 19-02-2014, 22:14

I find branston beans to taste too salty.

AcerBen · 19-02-2014, 22:18

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Originally Posted by Welsh-lad

I tried them and found them a little overpowering.

I still prefer Heinz or Lidl own brand.

Baked beans overpowering.

Branston's are my favourite. I find Heinz rather bland and I don't like the texture of them. Tesco's own were quite good but I think they've changed them recently and they're not as nice.

NX-74205 · 19-02-2014, 23:23

Sainsbury's own brand are by far and away the best baked beans.

Welsh-lad · 20-02-2014, 00:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcerBen

Baked beans overpowering.

Branston's are my favourite. I find Heinz rather bland and I don't like the texture of them. Tesco's own were quite good but I think they've changed them recently and they're not as nice.

Yes, overpowering, compared to Heinz or Crosse&Blackwell.

The sauce is very dense, rich and salty.
That's not what I'm after with baked beans. When we have them it's nearly always as an accompaniment (e.g. with fishfingers

)
And for that we prefer the more subtle flavour of Heinz.

A quick look at the nutrition is interesting.
Per serving Heinz has 1.2g of salt, Branston has 1.8g. Easily discernible.
Also more sugar.

More sugar and salt appeals to people - no surprises there.

14-02-2014, 21:21	#1
pink star 28 Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,538	branston beans Only just tried them recently, and they are the nicest beans ever. So much better than Heinz. I got a pack of 4 for £1 at quality save, they have now sold out, I also couldn't find them in Tesco, might have to try asda.

14-02-2014, 21:31	#2
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	ALDI sell them

14-02-2014, 21:35	#3
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	My Dad has bought a load in bulk from Aldi.

14-02-2014, 21:40	#4
farmer bob Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The United Kingdom Posts: 14,997	Aldi's Corale brand baked beans are better. Branston ones are decent though, especially at 4 for £1.

14-02-2014, 21:41	#5
pink star 28 Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,538	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc ALDI sell them Thanks, I might have to have a look in there then

14-02-2014, 21:44	#6
pink star 28 Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,538	Quote: Originally Posted by farmer bob Aldi's Corale brand baked beans are better. Branston ones are decent though, especially at 4 for £1. its a very good offer, just a shame that they had sold out, they might get some more in stock.

14-02-2014, 22:59	#7
fast left Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,471	best beans by far i think tesco have stopped selling them recently for some reason ?

14-02-2014, 23:38	#8
Bunions Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Smiley Ho ☺♪♫ Posts: 9,719	Quote: Originally Posted by fast left best beans by far i think tesco have stopped selling them recently for some reason ? Absolutely agree - very underrated IMO

15-02-2014, 01:12	#9
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	I tried them and found them a little overpowering. I still prefer Heinz or Lidl own brand.

15-02-2014, 10:36	#10
JohnnyGrumpus Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: West Country Posts: 4,333	I always used to buy Heinz and didn't consider other brands until one day I my local shop sold out of Heinz so I decided to try Branston's. I liked them so much I haven't bought any other brand since.

15-02-2014, 11:03	#11
BlueEyedMrsP Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,525	We tend to buy generic or smart-price beans, but 4 for £1 is an excellent price for any brand. 3 for £1 is the best price I normally see in either Iceland or ASDA.

15-02-2014, 12:14	#12
burton07 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sitting at my PC Posts: 9,434	Quote: Originally Posted by fast left best beans by far i think tesco have stopped selling them recently for some reason ? My Tesco don't sell them anymore. The only brand they do is Tesco own brand or Heinz. Poor show I say.

15-02-2014, 22:40	#13
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	i prefer Branston beans as well, Sainsburys sell them, on offer at the moment £1 for a pack of four. Certainly nicer than Heinz. I used to like Aldis own a few years back, but tried them a couple of weeks ago and not that impressed now.

15-02-2014, 23:58	#14
soinnocent Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 112	I converted a few years ago too, they are so much more tasty and less watery then Heinz, I stock up when they are a pound at Lidl, but B&M sell them for 1.29 which is still a good deal

16-02-2014, 11:20	#15
Darcy_ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,859	They are very nice. IMO Heinz are actually pretty low on the list of decent baked beans. I find the sauce far too watery and flavourless, whereas the Branston brand are much thicker and richer.

16-02-2014, 16:18	#16
frankie_baby Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,077	Vile, last time we bought any had one can and couldn't even give the rest away

17-02-2014, 13:25	#17
Utopian Girl Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7,610	Didn't think they would be when they first came out - but the sauce is much richer - I stick up when they're on offer too - Lidl or Tesco. ( did anyone initially think they had a Branston sauce?) I did! I have however bought them every time - the only exception is when abroad & I need them for something, or myself. The only time I've bought Heinz recently is for their 5 mixed beans. They're nice but not worth the money & their BBQ beans, chilli beans etc aren't worth the price either. Sometimes I put some cumin seeds or chilli powder in myself.

17-02-2014, 13:35	#18
mpmc17 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nr. Nuneaton, Warwickshire Posts: 2,371	We usually have ASDAs own beans, Branston's are too sweet for me and Heinz are far too flat. ASDA's aren't much better either but they're the best of a bad bunch

17-02-2014, 13:41	#19
sarahj1986 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 8,099	I remember when the Branston beans came out and I was like WTF why are they even bothering trying to compete with Heinz however having tried them I realised they are much better, the sauce is nicer and thicker, Heinz sauce is incredibly watery now in comparison. I do overall try and buy Branston on offer, I usually stock up and have at least 4 cans in the cupboard, its very rare I would get Heinz now.

17-02-2014, 13:49	#20
Darcy_ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,859	Quote: Originally Posted by frankie_baby Vile, last time we bought any had one can and couldn't even give the rest away Really? You couldn't even give it to a food bank so that it would help people in need?!

19-02-2014, 21:13	#21
Isambard Brunel Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,087	They're the only beans I buy or like. Heanz (including their 'posh' versions with five types of bean or organic ingredients) are watery and weak-flavoured, as are HP. I've tried Aldi and Lidl home brands but there are tastes to them I don't quite like, so I stock up on Branston when they're on special offer, which is very often. They used to go at £1 for 4 every other week, but the last ones I got were £1.19 from Morrisons while Lidl were doing them for £1.25. Asda also do them on special offers, but they're more varied and often not as good value (such as selling packs of 3 for £1 rather or £1.50 for 4) It's the same story when you compare Ambrosia rice pudding with Aldi's own brand. Aldi's is miles better and cheaper.

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19-02-2014, 22:14	#22
RedRose9191 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 414	I find branston beans to taste too salty.

19-02-2014, 22:18	#23
AcerBen Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 13,155	Quote: Originally Posted by Welsh-lad I tried them and found them a little overpowering. I still prefer Heinz or Lidl own brand. Baked beans overpowering. Branston's are my favourite. I find Heinz rather bland and I don't like the texture of them. Tesco's own were quite good but I think they've changed them recently and they're not as nice.

19-02-2014, 23:23	#24
NX-74205 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,359	Sainsbury's own brand are by far and away the best baked beans.

20-02-2014, 00:48	#25
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	Quote: Originally Posted by AcerBen Baked beans overpowering. Branston's are my favourite. I find Heinz rather bland and I don't like the texture of them. Tesco's own were quite good but I think they've changed them recently and they're not as nice. Yes, overpowering, compared to Heinz or Crosse&Blackwell. The sauce is very dense, rich and salty. That's not what I'm after with baked beans. When we have them it's nearly always as an accompaniment (e.g. with fishfingers ) And for that we prefer the more subtle flavour of Heinz. A quick look at the nutrition is interesting. Per serving Heinz has 1.2g of salt, Branston has 1.8g. Easily discernible. Also more sugar. More sugar and salt appeals to people - no surprises there.