Mini Cheddars with Basil Pesto and Cheese (Ocado) by @Cinabar

Here we have a new flavour from Mini Cheddars with an Italian twist (called Italian Adventure on the pack), but they also claim to be 30% less fat than regular Mini Cheddars, which are already a baked snack. I’m here for the new flavour more than anything. I decided to have some with lunch today to fuel me for an exciting project of shelf building. I know how to party on a Bank Holiday Monday, don’t I?

Firstly, on the texture of these Mini Cheddars with Basil Pesto and Cheese, given the reduction in fat, I would say these are very slightly brittler than regular Mini Cheddars, but only slightly so. I probably wouldn’t have noticed if I hadn’t been looking for it. The taste is lovely; there is lots of flavour from the herbs, with the basil shining through, and the cheese is offset by a little sweetness too from a pesto flavour. These were a bit different and rather nice. They were a lovely accompaniment to my sandwich and something I would definitely buy again.