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NOW CLOSED Walkers Sunbites - feedback thread for testers

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 31/08/2011 13:25

This thread is for all the MNers who have been trying Walkers Sunbites. Below are some questions to get you started but please feel free to add other comments too. Everyone who adds their feedback on this thread will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will get a £250 high street voucher.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it?

Q5 If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Sunbites to your friends? If so, why? If not, why not?

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!
MNHQ

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LexyLexy · 31/08/2011 13:38

I love Sunbites! I have never had them before this and I am hooked and would definately recommend them to friends. I liked the onion and rosemary best as it was unusual but not too strong. I would like a salt and vinegar flavour as I am bored with the snack a jacks and these have the same Weight watchers points (3). I like the fact that they are only 120 calories but are extremely tasty and extra crunchy (a real bonus when you are on a diet!!). The fact that they are wholegrain is a bonus and I would eat these happily with my lunch. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to try these for free!
Alexia Antoniou

TheMagnificentBathykolpian · 31/08/2011 13:43

Just tried the chilli ones.

They taste really nice at first, but leave a horrible aftertaste. I can still taste it in the roof of my mouth! I didn't really care for them.

1 down, 4 to go Grin

TheMagnificentBathykolpian · 31/08/2011 13:44

oh, obv going to answer proper Qs once I've scoffed the lot! Grin

mustdash · 31/08/2011 13:52

They arrived this morning, and in the interests of proper research have decided that there should be one constant taster. If DCs insist on trying, they must share.

So, started with lightly salted. Very nice. Shame the DCs won't be home for another couple of hours, so I'll have a wait till the next flavour.....

mumatron · 31/08/2011 13:59

Just marking spot for when ours are delivered.

I dc can't wait.

justhe1 · 31/08/2011 14:02

LOVE THEM!! Arrived at lunch time, we had a bag each, but tasted each others.

Each flavour is lovely, there just isnt enough of them in one bag. Not sure if they are the same weight as ordinary walkers, but becuase they are so nice, i could easily eat 2 packets.

My favourinte flavour is the cracked black pepper & i also love the chilli.

They feel like crisps when you are eating them which sounds weird, but snacks like snackajacks are soggy and i feel like they are crisp substitutes, BUT sunbites dont. They are crunchy and gorgeous.

I love the fact that they contain fibre, and the 30% less fat is a bonus because i am ALWAYS on a diet, therefore i have no guilt with eating them.

They are enarly always on offer and so are very good value for money.

I would and have recomended them to family & friends...wont share them though Grin
Thanks for the freebies, they taste even better when they are free Smile

justhe1 · 31/08/2011 14:04

Sorry, just to add, becuase they are free of preservatives/colours etc i am very happy for ds to have them, he loved them too.
Grin

TheRealMBJ · 31/08/2011 14:04

Mine arrived this morning too. Have shared the sweet chilli ones with DS (I had to he wouldn't let me eat them on my own)

I like the packaging, the matt finish is lovely. The flavour was ok. Not mind boggling but Nice. Certainly different from normal crisps although DS didn't seem to mind. I'll try the rest over the next. Few days and give proper feedback then.

mustdash · 31/08/2011 17:12

So, all DCs in from school and one packet safely stashed for me for lunchtime tomorrow. (my favourite flavour)

I like the new packaging. They do seem a bit smaller than most packets of crisps etc, but probably aren't - we don't eat crisps often.

The favourite flavours is an odd one, TBH, the DDs all said their favourite flavour was the packet they started off choosing. That said DD1 loved the cheesy ones best, DD2 the chilli, and DD3 the rosemary. My favourite is the black pepper, but I did like the salted ones too.

What we like about them most is the texture. DCs all agreed.

We'd definitely recommend them to friends.

Thanks!

Funtimewincies · 31/08/2011 18:19

I think they were supposed to arrive today, but instead I got a card through the door to say that I can't collect them from the sorting office for at least 48 HOURS Shock.

I want my sunbites! Grin

Tee2072 · 31/08/2011 18:29

I have no revieved mine yet so marking place for when I do!

noyouhavehadawee · 31/08/2011 18:32

Today we have tried cheddar and caremalisded onion - dc and dh said they didnt taste of either although they were crispy - i was left some formy return from work and quite enjoyed them, they tasted a bit like doritos. I have hidden the others and will enjoy a full bag of another flavour myself tonight. Would irecommend them - well they are ok so far and i supose if i fancied doritos i would have a bag if they were cheaper.

BikeRunSki · 31/08/2011 18:32

I havn't got mine yet.

LaWeasel · 31/08/2011 18:47

Not here yet either, ridiculously excited that I finally got picked for something though Grin

LifeOfKate · 31/08/2011 19:45

Marking place for when mine arrive :)

LaWeasel - me too, although DH was a bit Hmm that I got picked for crisps and not for irons, wiis etc :o

Choufleur · 31/08/2011 19:47

Got mine today. Tried the cheese and onion ones. I liked them, so did DH, although I'm not that keen on cheese and onion so probably wouldn't buy that flavour.

They are quite different to crisps though.

HotSummerNights · 31/08/2011 20:04

DS (7) had the slightly sea salted flavour and said they were the best crisps he's ever had.

Will answer the questions when I have eaten the rest of them.

purpleknittingmum · 31/08/2011 20:06

Hope to get mine soon!! Got the thread on Watch!!

wompoopigeon · 31/08/2011 20:10

Oh oh where are mine? I am bloody hungry and pregnant.

Coca · 31/08/2011 20:13

Will answer properly when I have tried all of them, just wanted to say I loved the Sour Cream ones. Thank you nowyouhavehadawee they do remind me of doritos! It was really annoying me Grin

jenniferturkington · 31/08/2011 20:18

Oh no, I missed delivery of mine. Will have to collect them from the sorting office on Friday.

MadameCastafiore · 31/08/2011 20:19

I want mine to come tomorrow whilst I am the only one in the house so I can snaffle all of them!!!

Will be watching out for Mr Postie!!!

Ilikepinkwine · 31/08/2011 20:49

I haven't had mine yet. Unless DH and the girls are lying to me...

Collision · 31/08/2011 20:51

They are bound to come tomorrow as-we-have-hospital@9am

foxter · 31/08/2011 20:56

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

Overall I was impressed, I didn't think they'd be very tasty, but they were. Nice packaging too.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?

Healthy alternative to crisps, or least, normal crisps. Very crunchy.

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?

I liked the sour cream ones best. But the salted ones were nice with houmous - I wouldn't eat them by themselves. But then, I don't particularly like ready salted crisps either. The chilli flavour needs more chilli. The kids liked the cheese and onion best.

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it?

They're wholewheat.

Q5 If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Sunbites to your friends? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would, because they're tasty. It would be nice if there were more in a packet though! It's easy to be low in calories when tree aren't that many of them!