Tasty Tuesdays: 10 Food Products You Need to Buy This WeekBy Angelica Malin

Searching for the best new food products on the shelves this week? We’ve got the scoop on ten winning new products that simply need to try. Let’s all hit up the supermarket and pretend it’s Pay Day:

Tasty Tuesdays: Alcohol

1. For a Limited Edition Bottle: GREY GOOSE

What: GREY GOOSE has unveiled a limited edition version of its iconic bottle in time for the warmer weather, and those boozy summer barbecues. The GREY GOOSE Limited Edition Riviera bottle celebrates the brand’s French heritage and has been designed to transport your senses to the sparkling blue waters and sunny climes of the French Côte d’Azur.

The Lowdown: The new limited edition bottle perfectly complements the GREY GOOSE signature summer cocktail, Le Grand Fizz. A twist on the classic spritz, Le Grand Fizz is an elegant blend of GREY GOOSE Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, soda water and lime, served in a wine glass. Made with only the finest French ingredients, the recipe champions the light and bright flavours of the cocktail’s refreshing ingredients, making it the perfect drink of the summer.

Stockists: Available exclusively at Harvey Nichols this month.

2. For Alcoholic Lollies: POPS

What: POPS was founded by two school friends Harry and James, who saw a gap in the market for combining Champagne and Prosecco with nostalgic favourite, popsicles. After setting up shop last year, the team have now expanded the range with their new frosé popsicle. Bust these out at your next BBQ to be the most popular host around.

The Lowdown: Made in Britain, using natural ingredients and containing half a glass of rosé blended with raspberries, the new Frosé popsicle is now available. The Frosé POPS launches alongside two other new flavours, Watermelon Martini and an alcohol-free Chilly Mango. They join a range that includes the phenomenally successful Classic Champagne, Bellini, Moscow Mule, and Strawberry and Mint.

Stockists: Ocado, Amazon Fresh and Harvey Nichols

3. For a New Flavour: Smirnoff

What: Look at Smirnoff, getting all classy on us. If you didn’t receive the memo, Smirnoff Cider launched a while back, and they’ve just revealed their new flavour: Mandarin & Grapefruit. We say, it’s the perfect British ‘sundowner’.

The Lowdown: The refreshing tasting, citrusy new flavour will have you craving summer sunsets, post work drinks with colleagues and barbecues with friends. Blending zesty mandarin, enlivened with tangy pink grapefruit – the new blend is less sweet and more lightly carbonated than other flavoured ciders, making it the perfect gentle fizz for a summer’s evening.

Stockists: Asda and Sainbury’s

4. For Finding a New Wine: The Vino Beano

What: Tired of trawling through the same wines in the hope of finding something unexpected? Searching for an easy way to access artisanal producers? The Vino Beano is the wine merchant that prides itself on broadening your palates prowess. The Vino Beano’s mission is to bring a unique offering of artisanal wines to the UK market.

The Lowdown: Lambrusco hasn’t had the best reputation over the years, however The Vino Beano have sourced an authentic Il Serraglio which redefines perceptions of the wine in a big way. Elegant and opulent, this will completely change you whole perception of Lambrusco. We can’t lie – we were sceptical, but it’s ruddy delicious.

Stockists: Online here

Tasty Tuesdays: Sweet Bites

5. For Gourmet Nut Butter: Nuoi Foods

What: Nuoi Foods are a health food brand that have mixed up the nut butter market with a range of new, healthy nut butters. They sell handcrafted, all-vegan, artisan products which have absolutely no refined sugar, palm oil or additives and are packed with 100% natural ingredients.

The Lowdown: Nuoi Foods nut butters are truly unique with a range of spreads that go far beyond the classic peanut butter. Flavours include Gourmet Raspberry and White Chocolate, to Superfood Coconut, and Almond. Want to know the best bit? Each jar is packed full of goodness using just nuts, seeds, spices and coconut as ingredients.

Stockists: Nuoi Foods are looking to have their online shop up and running soon, but in the meantime you will be able to find them at a number of markets listed on their website.

6. For a New Dessert: Pots & Co

What: Pots & Co. has announced the newest arrival to its range, the Malted Milk Chocolate Pot and it’s a cracker. Pots & Co. searches out the finest and freshest ethically sourced ingredients from around the British Isles and further afield, from real Devon cream to salt from The Cornish Sea Salt Company, to single origin Colombian chocolate and Madagascan vanilla.

The Lowdown: The Malted Milk Chocolate Pot is made with delectably smooth single origin Colombian milk chocolate ganache, infused with a hint of malt and topped with crispy chocolate pearls to make the perfect sweet  treat, whatever the occasion.

Stockists: Waitrose, Tesco, Ocado, Wholefoods, Booths and Budgens

Tasty Tuesdays: Savoury Bites

7. For On-the-Go Snacking: Nairn’s

What: Nairn’s are shaking up the snacking aisle in a big way. Their oatcakes are damn tasty, but they’ve just introduced their new Gluten-Free Snackers which are baked, not fried and full of flavour. The new snackers are perfect for eating on the go, popping into lunch boxes or as a post gym snack.

The Lowdown: Made with wholegrain oats that are naturally full of vitamins and minerals, they are high in fibre and provide slow releasing energy to keep you feeling energised and satisfied throughout the day. There’s three varieties to choose from: Cheese, Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika. Time to get snacking.

Stockists: Morrisons and Sainsbury’s

8. For Easy Cooking: Blue Dragon 

What: The Blue Dragon journey began back in the 1970s, when Blue dragon discovered there was nothing in the shops to help British people recreate the authentic taste of Asian food at home. So the guys and gals packed their bags and headed out to the Far East ourselves, to bring back the most authentic and most exciting flavours. 

The Lowdown: The three step Thai curry kit is one of the most easiest ways to whip up a Thai curry in no time. The secret to great Thai curry is the freshness and balance of Thai ingredients that are ground into paste. Blue Dragon grind their paste in Thailand to capture all the rich flavours, including galangal, lemongrass, garlic and shallots.

Stockists: Tesco, Waitrose and Asda

Tasty Tuesdays: Healthy Winners

9. For a Coffee Alternative: Clearspring

What: Kick-start your day with all-new Clearspring Japanese Organic Matcha Shot – the naturally concentrated, 100% Matcha hit in a handy sachet format – pop in your bag and enjoy on-the-go. Clearspring Organic Japanese Matcha is a finely ground powder made from the finest green tea leaves that have been shade-grown in a tea garden high in the hills of Uji in Kyoto, Japan.

The Lowdown: A staple in Japanese culture for 900 years, it has formed a central part of the tea ceremony, as well as having been enjoyed by Buddhist monks during long days of meditation. Enjoy as a classic shot on its own with hot water; whisked into a vanilla Matcha latte, or sprinkled into a green smoothie.

Stockists: Online 

10. For New Vegan Protein: Linwoods

What: Linwoods has launched its brand new range of natural plant protein blends. Hemp Protein+ provides a natural source of protein helping fuel the body with essential energy – boosting nutrients and heart-healthy compounds.

The Lowdown: The range consists of three nutritious hemp protein blends with added-value ingredients, including the Flaxseed, Chia Seed, Cocoa and Beetroot Powder blend; the Flaxseed, Bio Cultures, Vitamin D and Co-enzyme Q10 blend; and the Flaxseed, Chia Seed, Broccoli and Spinach Powder blend. Each variant is a fresh tasting and easy-to-use addition to shakes, smoothies and for sprinkling into yoghurts.

Stockists: Holland and Barrett

Photo Credit: Plantbased Pixie