Smoothies – Tried and Tasted
Extremely popular, smoothies are marketed as an easier way to consume your 5-A-Day. If you're finding it difficult reaching the recommended quota of fruit and vegetables - smoothies seem the perfect answer. Our panel put 6 of the popular brands to the taste test... see how they compare.
Our Tasters scored all the smoothies out of 5 and they have been ranked in order according to their score.
| Product | Mango & Passion Fruit, Pure Fruit Smoothie, Innocent* | Orange, Mango & Apricot Smoothie, COU, M&S* | Orange & Banana, Low Fat, Bio Yoghurt Smoothie, Shape* |
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| Ranking | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Comments | A pleasant aroma, a thick texture, and a very fruity taste. One of the better smoothies sampled. Give it a try! | A tangy drink, which some of the panel found a little tart. Rather like a freshly squeezed orange - overall, a pleasant, refreshing drink. | Creamy and smooth, like yogurt. Higher in calories than COU and Innocent, and is the least fruity. Nevertheless a satisfying drink. Give it a go. |
| Serving Size | 250ml Bottle | 250ml Bottle | 250ml Bottle |
| Calories (kcal) per serving | 138 | 130 | 184 |
| Fat (g) per serving | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Product | Pineapple, Mango & Passionfruit, 100% Fruit Smoothie, Sainsbury's* | Get Your Vits, Oranges & Mangos, Super Smoothie, PJ* | Mild & Fruity, Peach Dairy Drink, Campina* |
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| Ranking | 4 | 5 | |
| Comments | An unappetizing coloured smoothie, reminiscent of baby food. An acceptable drink - but not recommended. | Bitter drink, which tasted fake - not like fresh fruit (probably all those added vitamins). Disliked by the panel who would prefer a freshly squeezed orange! | A runny, yoghurt drink. Watery and lacking flavour. Disliked by the panel. |
| Serving Size | 1 Bottle (250ml) | 1 Bottle (250ml) | 1 Bottle (330ml) |
| Calories (kcal) per serving | 163 | 128 | 211 |
| Fat (g) per serving | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Conclusion
Overall, the panel were disappointed by the standard of smoothies tasted. With up to 200kcals per bottle, a smoothie should be considered a treat - these ones were not! Most were either watery or lacking taste (surprising for drinks renowned for their fruit content!) - and the panelists believed a glass of freshly squeezed fruit juice would be tastier and more refreshing... (not to mention cheaper!)
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