Woolworths Plum Pudding Review

CHOICE Expert Rating

66%

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).: 66%
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.: 69%
Nutrition score View more details. This score is determined solely by the pudding's Health Star Rating.: 40%
Expert taste test comments: • "A little chewy"
• "Mixture soft and sticky, more variation of fruit would be better (e.g. peel)"
• "Artificial alcohol flavour distracts from the fruit flavour"

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.: D
Recyclable wrap or tub: Yes
Recyclable bag or foil or film: Yes
Recyclable label or sleeve: Yes
Country of origin statement View more details. As listed on the pack.: Made in New Zealand
Percentage of Australian ingredients: 0%

Price View more details. The price we paid (not including postage and handling where applicable) in October 2022.: $4.50
Price per 100g View more details. Based on the price paid.: $0.64

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.: 1220
Protein per 100g (g) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 3.1
Fat per 100g (g) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 6
Saturated fat per 100g (g) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 1.5
Sugar per 100g (g) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 41.2
Sodium per 100g (mg) View more details. As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.: 145
Fruit percentage (%) View more details. As per the ingredients list on the pack purchased.: 39
Brandy percentage (%) View more details. As per the ingredients list on the pack purchased.: 3.5
Rum percentage (%) View more details. As per the ingredients list on the pack purchased.: N/A
Ingredients View more details. As listed on the pack.: Fruit (39%) (Sultana, Raisins, Apple Pure, Plum Puree,Concentrate (3%), Lemon Peel), Invert Sugar Syrup, Wheat Flour, Water, Rice Bran Oil, Brandy (3.5%), humectant 422 (from Palm Oil), Breadcrumbs (contains Wheat), Skimmed Milk Powder, Molasses, Sugar, Spices, Dried Egg, Natural Caramel Colour, Raising agent (500), Preservative (200), Stabiliser (415), Salt, Acidity Regulator (330).

Pack size (g) View more details. The size of the pudding, listed in grams.: 700
Servings per pack: 10

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