Red Leicester Quavers (Ocado) By @Cinabar

This is the kind of product that makes you stop and wonder if it’s just too similar to the regular version. Red Leicester Quavers sound interesting, but let’s be honest, could most people even name the standard Quavers flavour? It’s just a fairly generic “cheese” taste.

I love Quavers, so this isn’t me being disrespectful. They’re just not what I’d call a gourmet crisp. Red Leicester, however, is one of our favourite cheeses, so I was curious to see if I could taste the difference and whether it was worth it.

The bag is a bright orange, which stands out nicely, but the aroma is almost identical to regular Quavers. When I poured some onto a plate, the seasoning did look slightly different, a darker orange. I gave one a try, and it was lovely. Cheesy, yes, but with a little extra bite to the flavour, a touch more strength from the cheese, and a mellow, creamy finish.

The taste was distinctly Red Leicester. They’re still similar to the original, so I doubt they’ll stick around as a permanent variety, but, and this may be controversial, they’re nicer than regular Quavers. It’s Quavers with the volume turned up. These are the Quavers they should have made in the first place. Can we please keep them?