We recommend custard products with a CHOICE score of 80% or more.

This overall score is made up of taste 90% (50% flavour and aroma, 30% texture and body and 20% appearance and presentation) and nutrition 10% (based on the Health Star Rating, calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel and converted to a percentage).

The experts tasted all custard samples blind (without knowing the brands) in a randomised order, which was different for each expert. The scores are weighted as follows: 50% flavour and aroma, 30% texture and body and 20% appearance and presentation.

Nutrition score is based on the product's Health Star Rating, calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel and converted to a percentage.

As per nutrition information panel on pack purchased.

As per nutrition information panel on pack purchased.

As per nutrition information panel on pack purchased.

As per nutrition information panel on pack purchased.

As per nutrition information panel on pack purchased.

As per nutrition information panel on pack purchased.

As displayed on pack.

Pack price in Sydney supermarkets (not on special) in November/December 2019.

Based on the price of a 1kg (or closest) carton/tub in Sydney supermarkets (not on special) in November/December 2019.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating isn't included in our total score. N/A means there's no rating for that company.

We tested vanilla and 'festive' (boozy) flavoured custards.

We included both chilled and long life type custards.

We used a Bostwick Consistometer to measure the viscosity of the custards on test, and classified them in three categories: 'drench' (runniest), 'drizzle' or 'dollop' (thickest).

Size of the carton or tub.

As per the country of origin statement on pack.