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I compared digestive biscuits from M&S, Lidl, Asda and more 1 was better than McVitie's

The winner is more than 1 cheaper than the branded biscuits

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I taste tested a range of digestives against McVitie's (Image: Mia O'Hare)

Digestives are among the most loved biscuits in the UK. They can be found in plenty of biscuit tins, thanks to the combination of savoury and sweet.

There are a range of digestive biscuits on the market, with the branded McVitie's being a standout for many. However, most of the major UK supermarkets have their own options available.

I decided to test a range of them from Lidl, Aldi, Asda and Marks and Spencer to see if any could beat the big brand. Some were far too hard, while others tasted more like Rich Tea biscuits.

However, one supermarket did stand out above the rest and came in much cheaper than McVitie's.

Lidl - 59p

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Lidl's tasted like a Rich Tea(Image: Mia O'Hare)

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M&S digestives were too hard(Image: Mia O'Hare)

At the bottom of my ranking is Lidl's own digestive biscuits. They had an unusual flavour, reminding me more of a Rich Tea than the classic digestive. Beyond tasting like another biscuit, it lacked any other flavour. After one bite, I'd had enough.

2/10

M&S - 90p

Next came M&S as their digestives were too hard for my liking. They were hard to break apart with my hands, let alone my teeth. I think the texture made the biscuits far chewier than necessary and ultimately put me off wanting any more.

5/10

Asda - 65p

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Asda's was very crumbly(Image: Mia O'Hare)

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McVitie's is the leading brand for digestives(Image: Mia O'Hare)

Upon opening the packet of Asda's digestives, crumbs flew everywhere. The first biscuit crumbled in my hands and covered my table. Aside from the crumbs, the taste was pretty similar to the branded version. I found Asda's biscuit sweeter than others. For some, this may be an issue, yet I don't mind a sweeter biscuit.

6/10

McVitie's - 1.88 from Asda

The staple brand is a much-loved favourite of mine and has still proved better than many supermarket options. I find there is something distinctive about McVitie's Digestives that makes them a perfect addition to a cup of tea.

9/10

Aldi - 59p

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Aldi came out on top(Image: Mia O'Hare)

To my surprise, budget supermarket Aldi managed to rival McVitie's and take the top spot. Their biscuit had an ideal texture, while the salty-sweet taste was perfectly balanced. It didn't crumble to pieces and wasn't too tough either. Plus, the price tag can make this biscuit even more appealing.

10/10

[Mia O'Hare]

Mia O'Hare

Mia O'Hare is a Senior Spare Time Reporter at the Mirror and across Reach PLC. She has an interest in lifestyle, food and drink, travel and home content. Previously, Mia worked at the Mirror as a Senior Showbiz Reporter. If you have a story to share, please get in touch at mia.ohare@reachplc.com

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