Which one? Unveils the best supermarket Magnum Ice Dupes

The freezer stores with ice is an absolute must to help us through the burning summer days, and who can say no to the satisfactory crack of a number covered with chocolate?

Of course the best is the best ice brand covered with chocolate in the UK Magnum. However, you could make some savings by buying a supermarket own label ice creams instead – but how do they accumulate against a Magnum classic?

Consumer champions which one? Tested nine supermarket own label ice in a blind taste in which 60 people were involved, and discovered that although none of them tried a classic Magnum, one supermarket held a candle on it.

A close second place came from a budget supermarket, giving ice fans more value for money. Two budget -Supermarktijs even have higher reviews for taste and value compared to chic supermarkets such as such as Waitrosis.

Jessica Carson, which one? Eating and health editor said: ‘Cooling with a delicious ice on a warm day is the stuff that summer holidays have been made of, so having a box full will be bound in the freezer – whether you are entertaining or if you have children.

‘While the classic Magnum was not defeated in our test, a supermarket brand agreed and a bargain alternative of Lidl Was not far behind – and is less than half the price. ‘

The supermarket-own ice that corresponded to the assessment of Magnum was none other than the M&S chocolate rules. Both ice creams were rated on 82% and tasters said they loved the balance between chocolate and vanilla making, as well as the creamy texture of the ice in his chocolate shells.

Which one? Advised customers to pay attention to deals on the Classic Magnums, which cost £ 3.50 for a package of three, making them the most expensive of the party. However, they are often on a sort of deal, so it is best to keep an eye on special offers to get the most value for money.

Classic Magnums are currently £ 2.75 for three for holders of loyalty map at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, according to the consumer website.

It can also be cheaper to buy magnums in larger multipacks of six, if you have the freezer space for them.

Here is how what? assessed the nine supermarket Magnum Dupes.

M&S Chocolate Boxes

£ 2.40 for three 110 ml ice creams (80 p per stick)

These were the only supermarket own brand of ice that corresponded to magnums in the one? Tasting test, with tasters that love the sweetness and power of the chocolate flavor, as well as the vanilla taste.

They are the most expensive tested own label ice cream, but are still more than a pound cheaper than full price Magnums.

Lidl Gelatelli Classic Ice Cream Sticks

£ 2.85 for six 120 ml ice creams (48p per stick)

Estimated at 79% for great value, Lidl’s ice creams are cheap and cheerful. Tasters said they had ‘exactly the right sweetness, creaminess and vanilla taste’.

These ice creams are slightly larger than magnums (120 ml versus 100 ml) but are less than half the price of Magnum classics, so customers get more value for money.

Aldi Gianni’s Milk Chocolate Ice Creams

£ 1.69 for four 100 ml ice creams (42 p per stick)

German budget -Supermarkt Aldi offers the cheapest ice tested by which? And got a pretty high rating for taste. It came in with an assessment of 77%.

Although the taste was good, tasters said they were not creamy enough, but with only 42 p per ice they are a good budget -friendly alternative to magnums.

Iceland Belgian milk chocolate majestics

£ 2 for four 120 ml ice creams (50p per ice)

The ice treatment of the frozen food specialists rounds of which one? Top five list, scored well at 77% to look great and offer a satisfactory creamy texture. Almost a third of the tasters, however, complained that they were too sweet.

Waitrosis Milk Chocolate Sticks

£ 2.25 for three 100 ml ice creams (75p per ice)

Waitrosis has the reputation to be chic and expensive, but their ice creams are 5p cheaper than M&S – but almost half of the tasters found the vanilla taste much too weak.

Morrisons Classic Milk Chocolate Amour Sticks

£ 2.25 for three 110 ml ice creams (75 p per ice)

Half of the tasters thought that Morrison’s Magnum Dupes was ‘not bad’, but they were not creamy enough either.

Asda Milk Chocolate Coated Ice Creams

£ 2.10 for three 110 ml ice creams (70p per ice)

Asda scored decently on sweetness and power of chocolate flavor, but the vanilla ice cream inside by being not creamy enough.

Tesco Milk Chocolate Ice Creams

£ 1.39 for three 110 ml ice creams (46 p per ice)

Although this was one of the cheapest ice creams that which one? Tested, more than half of the tasters thought the vanilla taste was too weak.

Co-op immersed milk chocolate vanilla ice cream

£ 2.10 for three 100 ml ice creams (70p per ice)

Although it was more expensive than three of the top five ice creams, the Magnum-Dupes of Co-Op ranked the lowest because the ice was not creamy enough and the chocolate was not chocolate enough. “A bit of a disappointment, but not terrible,” which one? said.