TFC Australia Traditional Steamed Christmas Pudding Review

CHOICE Expert Rating

62%

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details. The CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of 90% sensory attributes (appearance/quality of finish 30%, flavour and aroma 25%, mixture quality 25%, moistness/texture 20%) and 10% nutrition (determined solely by the Health Star Rating).: 62%
Taste test score View more details. Our experts tasted the Christmas puddings 'blind' (without knowing the brands) and assessed the puddings for appearance and quality of finish, moistness, flavour and aroma, texture, and quality of the mixture. The experts were looking for good shape; weight; balanced fruit, spice and alcohol flavours; even distribution of good-quality fruit ingredients; and puds that held their shape when cut.: 64%
Nutrition score View more details. This score is determined solely by the pudding's Health Star Rating.: 40%
Expert taste test comments: • "Very moist, looks burnt and fruit over-pureed"
• "Doughy heavy texture"
• "Strong artificial aroma which distracts from the other flavours"

Shop Ethical rating View more details. Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.: N/A
Recyclable wrap or tub: Not specified
Recyclable bag or foil or film: Not specified
Recyclable label or sleeve: Yes
Country of origin statement View more details. As listed on the pack.: Not specified
Percentage of Australian ingredients: Not specified

Price View more details. The price we paid (not including postage and handling where applicable) in October 2022.: $21.99
Price per 100g View more details. Based on the price paid.: $2.20

Health Star Rating View more details. As listed on the pack.: 2
Energy per 100g (kJ) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 1260
Protein per 100g (g) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 2.9
Fat per 100g (g) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 3
Saturated fat per 100g (g) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 0.1
Sugar per 100g (g) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 50.7
Sodium per 100g (mg) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 40
Fruit percentage (%) View more details. As per the ingredients list on the pack purchased.: 44
Brandy percentage (%) View more details. As per the ingredients list on the pack purchased.: Not specified
Rum percentage (%) View more details. As per the ingredients list on the pack purchased.: Not specified
Ingredients View more details. As listed on the pack.: Dried fruits (44%) [sultanas, citrus peel, raisins, currants] sugar, sweet sherry, breadcrumbs (wheat), wheat flour (thiamine, folic acid), water, apple cider, canola oil, stabiliser (1422), almond meal, caramel colour (150c), malt powder (malted barley), rum, brandy, preservatives (202, 220, 223), acidity regulator (330, 342).

Pack size (g) View more details. The size of the pudding, listed in grams.: 1000
Servings per pack: 10

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