Aldi divides opinions with new Jaffa Cake flavour - as some say it's 'spectacular'

Aldi's latest offering, an "interesting" new flavour of Jaffa Cakes, has shoppers buzzing with anticipation. The supermarket giant, renowned for its cost-effective essentials and lifestyle goods, was established in 1961 in Germany and has since garnered a global following eager to explore its wide array of food , homeware, and household products. Those with a sweet tooth have been drawn to Aldi's shelves thanks to its own take on the Cherry Bakewell flavour of the classic British treat, Jaffa Cakes .

Known for creating its own versions of popular items - once famously clashing with Marks and Spencer over a caterpillar cake - Aldi has continued this trend with its Belmont Cherry Bakewell Jaffa Cakes. Sold in packs of 12, the snacks have sparked excitement on social media. The influential New Foods UK account, with more than 366K Instagram followers, showcases new finds from supermarkets nationwide, prompting widespread discussion and review.



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A fan of the product, who had already tried them, said: "I can confirm they are spectacular - highly recommend". One shopper even joked about stocking up, tagging a friend and saying: "I'll start at Jaffa cake stash before you get here". However, not everyone was pleased about the product's growing popularity, with one person saying: "Noo don't share these, they were the best kept secret! I used to have to travel to France for these God-Tier mouthfuls!" Others were more sceptical, with one person asking a friend: "How do we feel about these? I b***dy love a Jaffa Cake and can happily see off a cherry Bakewell but put your hands together.

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.I'm not sure". Their friend replied: "Ahhh yeah I'm not sold on these? I don't mind a cherry Bakewell.

Next time I'm in there I'll see if they have them, taste test required". Some people were strongly opposed to the idea, with one person saying: "Not for me", and another stating: "Just no. Companies need to stop a**ing about with chocolate.

Jaffa cakes should be orange, and nothing else." Have you tried Aldi's Cherry Bakewell Jaffa Cakes? Let us know in the comments section below. To find your nearest Aldi store, click here .

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