{"id":921,"date":"2025-07-31T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.answerla.org\/?p=921"},"modified":"2025-08-07T13:52:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T13:52:32","slug":"supermarket-own-brand-chocolate-bar-crowned-better-than-cadbury-tonys-and-ms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.answerla.org\/index.php\/2025\/07\/31\/supermarket-own-brand-chocolate-bar-crowned-better-than-cadbury-tonys-and-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Supermarket own-brand chocolate bar crowned better than Cadbury, Tony\u2019s and M&S"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We pitted own-brand chocolate against some big names (Picture: Courtney Pochin\/Metro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Is there a problem a chocolate<\/a> can\u2019t solve? Whether it\u2019s a case of the Mondays or it’s that time of the month, a little sweet treat can work wonders. <\/p>\n

Many of us will likely reach for the likes of Cadbury<\/a> or Tony\u2019s Chocolonely <\/a>when the cravings hit, but are these really the best? <\/p>\n

After several supermarket<\/a> own-brand products recently beat out big name brands in Metro<\/strong> taste tests<\/a>, we couldn\u2019t help but wonder how the retailers would fare when it came to chocolate. <\/p>\n

Following the recent craze for loaded chocolate bars like The Big Daddy <\/a>from M&S<\/a> and the viral Dubai chocolate<\/a> (which don\u2019t come cheap), we put 13 bars to the test to see which are really worth your money. <\/a><\/p>\n

Interestingly, it was a supermarket product that came out on top, with several other supermarket options proving to be just as good as pricier options. <\/p>\n

Keep on reading to find out which ones we loved and which chocolate bars <\/a>we wouldn’t bother buying again…<\/p>\n

Big Daddy<\/strong>, Marks & Spencer or Ocado<\/a>, \u00a37.50<\/h2>\n
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A little goes a long way (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s certainly a big chocolate bar and it\u2019s rammed full of filling. The flavour is overwhelmingly that of peanut butter, so if you aren\u2019t a fan, this won\u2019t be one for you.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s very much like an oversized Reese\u2019s Cup, in a slab format, so if you\u2019re expecting something more luxurious, this might not fit the bill. <\/p>\n

Very tasty and a little bit of this bar goes a long way \u2014 but sorry M&S, I\u2019m not convinced it’s worth the \u00a37.50 price tag.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Courtney Pochin, specialist food writer <\/em><\/p>\n

Big Daddy Pistachio, Marks & Spencer<\/strong> or Ocado<\/a>, \u00a38.50<\/h2>\n
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A bit too sickly (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Big Daddy is definitely too big for a quick snack. There’s no breaking this bar of chocolate with your hands, unless you have a similar type of super strength as the Hulk. <\/p>\n

If I’m being honest, this felt a bit too sickly for me. The caramel is slightly overpowering and you can’t taste too much pistachio, despite there being a lot crammed in the bar. <\/p>\n

A few bites was enough, but for the novelty aspect, definitely worth a try.<\/p>\n

Rating: 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Jessica Hamilton, lifestyle reporter<\/em><\/p>\n

Raisins, Almonds & Hazelnuts in Milk Chocolate, Marks & Spencer or Ocado<\/a>, \u00a35<\/h2>\n
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Bigger isn’t always better (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Twice the size of a regular chocolate bar, this extra-long number from M&S contains raisins, almond brittle and nibbed hazelnuts<\/p>\n

All the components are good, but the chunky nuts make it feel a bit too healthy for my taste. I prefered Tesco’<\/a>s biscuit and raisin bar, which might be smaller, but it’s mightier.<\/p>\n

Rating: 3\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewied by Jess Austin, first-person and opinion editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Biscuit <\/strong>& Raisin Bar, Tesco<\/a>, \u00a32.25<\/h2>\n
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This one scored top marks (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tiffins are an underrated baked good, but one of my favourites and this chocolate bar is a tiffin reincarnate. Unlike like a tiffin, where my sweet tooth keeps me to just one portion, I could eat the whole bar of this (Tesco biscuit and raisin)<\/p>\n

Rating: 5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Jess Austin, first-person and opinion editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Crispies, Caramel & Almond Bar, Tesco<\/a>, \u00a32.25 <\/h2>\n
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Packs a superb punch (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tesco’s Crispies, Caramel and Almond loaded milk chocolate is a moreish triumph. <\/p>\n

You might think its crunchy almond and chewy caramel texture, paired with a salty aftertaste are too much for the senses, but it’s the perfect blend of flavours. <\/p>\n

My only critiques would be that the pieces are quite big and the chocolate could be a little creamier. But it’s got all the ingredients to pack a superb punch.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by James Besanvalle, assistant opinion editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Pretzel & Salt Bar, Tesco<\/a>, \u00a32.25<\/h2>\n
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It’s not Cadbury, but it’s wonderfully sweet and salty (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Those who love anything sweet and salty, with a bit of a crunch will love this chocolate bar.<\/p>\n

While the flavour of the chocolate itself doesn\u2019t quite live up to favourites like Cadbury, it\u2019s wonderfully creamy and there\u2019s plenty of filling, with pretzel pieces in each bite. A nice little salty kick comes through in every mouthful too. <\/p>\n

Rating: 4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Courtney Pochin, specialist food writer<\/em><\/p>\n

Pecan & Honeycomb bar, Tesco<\/a>, \u00a32.25<\/h2>\n
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Not as good as others from Tesco (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This one is good, but doesn\u2019t quite measure up to the others from Tesco\u2019s range. <\/p>\n

The pieces of honeycomb and caramelised pecans are quite small, meaning they don\u2019t pack a lot of punch in terms of flavour. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s essentially just quite a sweet chocolate bar, with a little bit of crispiness. This is disappointing as I love pecans and think this combo had so much potential.<\/p>\n

Rating: 3\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Courtney Pochin, specialist food writer<\/em><\/p>\n

Blonde Chocolate with Pecan Praline, Waitrose<\/a>, \u00a32.75 <\/h2>\n
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The texture is a miss (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While the minimalist packaging and slender size makes it seem like it’d be super grown-up, it tastes similar to one of my childhood favourites, Caramac. <\/p>\n

The butterscotch flavour is nostalgic, and there is a hint of saltiness, but it’s hard to detect much beyond the overpowering sweetness. <\/p>\n

Texture-wise it was also a miss, with no discernable nuts or difference between the filling and shell. <\/p>\n

Yes, I hate half the bar – but that’s because I’m a gannet, not because I particularly enjoyed it.<\/p>\n

Rating: 2\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Jessica Lindsay, assistant lifestyle editor<\/em><\/p>\n

White Chocolate with Pistachio Nuts & Sea Salt, Waitrose<\/a>, \u00a32.75<\/h2>\n
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Overwhelming and not in a pleasant way (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We\u2019ve already established I\u2019m a fan of the sweet and salty combo, but I don\u2019t think it works quite as well with the white chocolate here as it has with other milk chocolate bars in this taste test. Perhaps because white chocolate doesn\u2019t have the same richness to it. For me, this bar was too sweet and too salty all at the same time. It was overwhelming and not in a pleasant way. I felt my face scrunch up on the first bite. <\/p>\n

What I did like about it though was the generous amount of pistachios inside, they gave it a lovely crunch. The chocolate is also super smooth and the bar looks sleek and expensive.<\/p>\n

Rating: 2\/5 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Courtney Pochin, specialist food writer<\/em><\/p>\n

Cadbury Dairy Milk &More Nutty Praline Crisp and Caramel Nut Crunch bars, \u00a33.65 at Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/h2>\n
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The Caramel one was lacking crunch (Picture: Cadbury)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I LOVE Cadbury<\/a>, Dairy Milk is always my go-to when I need a little chocolate pick-me-up, but the &More bars did not hit the spot for me. <\/p>\n

There are two different options to choose from; a Nutty Praline Crisp and the Caramel Nut Crunch, but neither wowed – especially as the products look nothing like the imagery on the packets. From the pictures, I\u2019d been expecting chunky bars, filled with layers of filling, when in reality they\u2019re just regular-sized chocolate.<\/p>\n

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The bars were disappointing (Picture: Cadbury)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The flavours were disappointing, with both tasting quite artificially sweet and cheap. This isn\u2019t the Cadbury chocolate we all know and love. <\/p>\n

For the praline one, I couldn\u2019t pick out any specific individual flavours from the fillings, unlike with others in the taste test. While the caramel nut crunch, didn\u2019t bring the crunch it promised, the nuts inside were pretty soft, and it was more chewy. <\/p>\n

Rating: 1\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Courtney Pochin, specialist food writer<\/em><\/p>\n

Everything Bar, Tony’s Chocolonely, various supermarkets, \u00a34<\/h2>\n
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The Everything bar was a bit much (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When they said this is an ‘everything’ bar, they weren’t kidding. The milk chocolate is chocker block with caramel, pretzel, almond, nougat and sea salt. <\/p>\n

It’s crunchy, chewy, sweet and salty all at once – a real feast for your taste buds. <\/p>\n

I did like this a lot and I’m a big fan of Tony’s chocolate and the brand’s ethos, but I’m not sure I could eat an entire bar, or very much of it in one sitting – there’s just so much going on.<\/p>\n

Rating: 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Courtney Pochin, specialist food writer<\/em><\/p>\n

PATISLOVE Dubai-Style Chocolate, Aldi, \u00a33.99<\/h2>\n
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An interesting choice (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Dubai<\/a> chocolate craze has recently been usurped by the new Angel Hair chocolate<\/a>, but we can’t talk about filled chocolate bars without including at least one of these. Like the others, this contains pistachio cream and kadayif all wrapped in milk chocolate.<\/p>\n

I’m firmly of the opinion that Dubai chocolate is an acquired taste. I’ve tried a few different ones now and haven’t been overly keen thus far, but I actually didn’t mind this one. <\/p>\n

It manages to remain on the right side of being too sweet, with the pistachio cream bringing a little earthiness to the flavour to tamper it down. But it’s the satisfying crisp from the kadayif (shredded filo pastry) that makes the whole thing interesting. <\/p>\n

With most of the Dubai-style chocolate costing \u00a310 and over, this one is a steal for the price. <\/p>\n

Rating: 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Courtney Pochin, specialist food writer<\/em><\/p>\n

The Nice Slice – Cinema Edition, Hotel Chocolat<\/a>, \u00a317.95<\/h2>\n
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The Nice Slice is nice, but the price is not (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This isn’t a regular chocolate bar, it\u2019s more of a sharing treat – almost a dessert. <\/p>\n

Stuffed with popcorn, tortilla chips and peanut praline, the milk chocolate slab is said to offer the best of the cinema at home. And it definitely does.<\/p>\n

The box says it serves eight… which really just means it’ll serve me, eight times. <\/p>\n

This makes it a little dangerous to have in the house. I could easily see myself going back for a little bit more again and again until there was nothing left. <\/p>\n

If you eat it without refrigerating, it\u2019s akin to those chocolate shredded wheat nests we all used to make at Easter<\/a>. If you refrigerate it as the box recommends, be careful, you\u2019re likely to break a tooth.<\/p>\n

I loved the idea of this and as the name suggests, it’s really nice. The size is also impressive, but let’s be real, at almost \u00a318 it would need to be made of solid gold to justify the price, which is why I just can’t give it full marks. <\/p>\n

Rating: 4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewed by Courtney Pochin, specialist food writer<\/em><\/p>\n

Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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