NOW CLOSED Walkers Sunbites - feedback thread for testers

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

My overall impression was good, liked the look of them and the fact that they are meant to be healthier than normal crisps. I very much enjoyed eating them but then again i am 8 months pregnant and enjoy eating lots of things atm.

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

Like crisps but a "healthier" version. More aimed at adults imo.

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

I enjoyed all the flavours but wasnt very keen on the sweet chilli flavour as that kind of taste is not my cup of tea. Could do with a bigger range of flavours like the walkers crisps.

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

Sunbites have a different type of flavour and texture. But like someone has already said reminds me of doritos/tortillas.

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 recommend them to a friend but feel that there needs to be more in a bag as it was only just half full and didnt fill me up as a snack.

Q1) I thought they were very nice but the bags were too small.
Q2) I would say they were really yummy and quite addictive but you'd need more than one packet to feel satisfied.
Q3) I loved the rosemary & onion. More unusual herby flavours would be good.
Q4) I think the fact that they are healthier than other comparable snacks makes them more appealing.
Q5) Yes... and I already have.
Thank you for the yummy freebies

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

Myself, my 8 yr old dd and 9 yr old mindee all loved them and all 5 bags were eaten in one session! The girls felt the flavours werent stong enough, but personally, I liked them better that way (it didnt stop them scoffing most of the crisps though) Really should have been more in the bag though.

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

Lower fat, wholegrain crisps.

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

Sweet chilli was the nicest, followed very closely by the onion and rosemary. Other herb based flavours would suit these crisps nicely - paprika etc

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

A healthier option that actually tastes good.

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

Already have recommended as alternative to pringles and tayto sensations, but I did raise a bit of concern regarding value for money when it comes to how much you get in the packet.

I tried to buy some in two local supermarkets but both only had our least favourite flavours!

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
I liked them - a nice light snack that didn't feel too greasy, or too filling.
Definitely enjoyed eating them - expected they would taste either too crunchy (you, know like solid crack rather than crispy crunch), but they were just the right crispiness. and the falvours were subtle without being too bland, or too overpowering - just right, i'd say.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
non-greasy crisps that are wrinkled. yummy.

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
I like the cheddar (and caramalised onion) the best. I was surprised that I enjoyed the sweet chili, too - i ate those first because I thought I wouldn't like them! I can't think of any other flavours in particular - the ones that are there are lovely - and nice names, too, rather than just boring names. Tehy feel a bit more delicate and posh than other crisps.

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it?
the lightness and non-greasiness.

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

oh, gosh, yes, they were definitely more-ish!
a smaller pack than ideal, but normal bags are only 33g, aren't they? so not too many fewer in there. It's good if you're dieting, I suppose, because then you can't eat too many.

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

• The bags were nicer than other crisp bags, a bit posher. But tiny bags. The crisps seemed less greasy and lighter, which was nice. I enjoyed eating them because they were really crunchy but not so hard that they hurt my teeth.

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

• I would say they are square/rectangular wavy crisps which are advertised as healthier than normal crisps, with slightly more interesting flavours.

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

• I really liked the sour cream flavour, even though I don't usually enjoy it, but this one wasn't too sour. I would really like it if paprika crisps were available in the UK (very popular in Germany).

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

• The crunchiness.

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 probably recommend them because they are less greasy than other crisps so don't make you feel quite so dirty after eating them. I would say that the bags are tiny though (and I'm not a big fat pie!).

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

I liked the packaging - it looked quite "healthy" - no bright colours etc DS2 (2yo) loved them. I had to remove them from him, purely for the purposes of feedback, obviously

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

A healthy tasty wholegrain alternative to a crisp. Very crispy. Not greasy.

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

Onion and rosemary were the nicest.

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

Wholegrain/healthier

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

Yes, I would. They were tastier than crisps and had a better texture.

1)grainy, wholefood meets junk food?
2)as above
3)we liked cheddar best but sea salted and chilli also had votes. You should offer salt and vinegar and smoky bacon options. The sour cream flavour is bland and the onion is blander.
4)a classier crisp, perhaps middle class !??
5)No! healthy food is better than slimline junk food! Maybe if I knew a total crispaholic I would mention this product.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
A1. Yes, DD and I both enjoyed them. The flavours were nice without being too over powerful (I was worried about the chilli ones but the flavour level there we thought was perfect, DS wanted it stronger). There was just the right amount to satisfy me, for 6 year old DD the bag was probably a bit too big but then we have that problem with crisps too.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
A2. like crisps only lower fat than most, more crunchy than most, less preservatives than most and a bit more too them. Not as thin as crisps. Crisps I only ever eat with a sandwich or crackers etc. Sunbites i would eat on their own as a snack.

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

A3. Difficult - we liked all the flavours! The plain salted ones probably the least.

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it?
A4. Crunchy, as you eat, makes you feel like you've eaten more

Q5 If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Sunbites to your friends? If so, why? If not, why not?
A5. yes. not over powerful flavours but very tasty, not too fatty and not huge packets.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
A1 We all really liked them, they had a lovely texture and were very different to anything else on the market. The children liked them a lot too.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
A2 Similar to something like Frazzles, only with a "bittier" nuttier texture and dryer, less loaded with oil.

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
A3 We all thought the cheese & onion was the nicest, followed by sour cream and sweet chili (equal). None of us liked Rosemary and Salted was a bit dull. Would love to see a bacon / smoked ham type flavour.

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it?
A4 A LOT less oily and greasy and less artificial tasting.

Q5 If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Sunbites to your friends? If so, why? If not, why not?
A5 Absolutely yes! They felt more sophisticated and grown up (and less fatty) than normal Walkers crisps and certainly more grown up than Quavers, Wotsits etc. I will be buying them again.

Also wanted to add that the packaging was lovely, really nice colours in the range, not too bright and garish and not boring either.

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

A1: Yes, DS9, FD5, FD3, DF60+, DSM60+ and I enjoyed them. The flavours were nice without being too over powerful. I expected them to have a texture similar to Doritos but was pleasantly surprised to find them to be more like crisps ? though the lightly sea salted version tasted very much like Doritos. DS, DSM and DF did not like these

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

A2: A little like crisps but with a slightly lower fat content, but when you consider 30% less of a lot of fat in regular Walkers crisps (33%) to start with, they could never be considered to be low fat or a healthier alternative snack -they are still over 20% fat. Then, when you factor in the almost 300% extra sugar than standard crisps and around the same amount of salt in both the gap narrows even further.

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

A3: I preferred the Sweet Chilli and Onion and Rosemary flavours the best. All 3 children liked the Cheddar ones the best. Dad and Step mum liked the sour cream best with the cheddar coming in a close second. None of us were too keen on the Sea Salt ? too bland.

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

A4: They are nice and crunchy, but I prefer standard crisps or Doritos to be honest.

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

A5: Not sure. I dislike the inference that they are somehow healthier for you than crisps when they are not.

Thanks for letting me try them though.

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

I liked them but the DCs did not. DH loved them. I found them tasty, DH loves any type of crisp and the DCs just said "the aren't proper crisps".

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

A thicker type of crispy thing. Tasty. Not greasy.

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

I liked the salted ones, DH loved the sweet chilli and the cheese and onion.

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

Not greasy and a bit healthier than other crisps.

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

Lovely snack which tastes great. I will buy them.

Thank you for the crisps

Mine atrrived on Friday, I was not there and will pick them up tomorrow! cannot wait!

Have tried them all along with the family. DS liked the Cheddar and Caramelised Onion. I liked the sweet chilli although it could have done with a little more heat.

The Sour Cream and Black Pepper was very tangy and nicely savoury. I also enjoyed the onion and rosemary and thought it was a different flavour to the usual ones although I thought the flavouring could have been stronger.

The Sea Salt were very dull and needed more salt although that probably isn't healthy.

I enjoyed the texture of the crisps and thought they were very crunchy and also I liked the wholegrain flavour.

I liked the fact that they didn't taste greasy like normal crisps.

I think they are great for lunch boxes as they seem healthier than crisps and I also liked the variety of flavours.

I was a little disappointed that many of the crisps were broken in the packet, there were very few whole ones although that may have more to do with Royal Mail than Walkers!

I would recommend them and will be buying them again now we have tried them.

Q1 I really enjoyed them, the packets look nice and they have nice flavours and texture. My DS (3) really liked them all too except for the cheddar flavour but he didn't really explain why he didn't like them. I would have preferred the sea salted ones to have tasted more of something. My mum and step dad and sister helped themselves to some of a pack I opened and they were impressed too, especially my step dad as crisps aren't his thing at all.

Q2 A nice snack like crisps but a much nicer texture and with good flavours.

Q3 I liked the sweet chilli and the onion and rosemary ones.

Q4 The texture, they are far more interesting to eat than crisps, and a far nicer alternative to other 'healthier' option crisps on the market.

Q5 Yes I would as quite a few are on diets and so often look out for a healthier treat for themselves.

I too would buy them now I know how nice they are. I wouldn't have guessed from the packaging before how nice and crunchy they were.

Thanks

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
First time to try them so pleasantly surprised, quite nice.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
Crispy/less fatty alternative to crisps

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
Salted, the other flavors are nice too. son would like salt & vinegar.

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

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

Forgot to add, bags are too small!

Kids were very excited to get a package full of crisps

Feedback:

1. Looked like a crisp for grown-ups and maybe a bit different.

1. Wholewheat crunchy squares that are less calories than normal crisps
2. Liked the cheese and onion one best. Would like to see a salt and vinegar flavour
3. the crunchyness with the slightly sweet follow on flavour
4. I would recommend them because they are lower calorie they don't feel like you are missing out.

mine are stuck at the PO till tomorrow, I missed them on Friday and couldn't collect today.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
I loved them, loved the packaging and the taste.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were? A bit like crisps but crunchier, thicker and with a better texture.

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range? Loved the sweet chilli although I could have stood it hotter.

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

Q5 If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Sunbites to your friends? If so, why? If not, why not? Definitely, I already have! A great snack to share, grown up flavours.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
Good. I enjoyed eating them. I liked the fact that they didn't have many calories per packet and they were pretty tasty.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were? I would describe them as healthy snacks, similar(ish) to Ryvita Minis.

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
My favourite was the sea salted flavour but I thought all the flavours were OK. The onion flavour was quite strong in the cheddar and onion variety. I would like a bacon flavour or a prawn with a hint of lemon flavour.

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it?
I can't really think of one thing that makes them different from other snacks. They seemed to have natural ingredients and fewer calories than other 'crisps' but I'm not sure that there aren't similar products already out there.

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 recommend them because they were tasty and not very calorific

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
Firstly, six of us tried the packets.
There didn't seem many in a packet compared to usual crisps. I know this is because they are heavier but I do feel the packaging should be less.
The package design other than size is good.
We did find them dry. Maybe they would suit being served with a dip or on a picnic. We thought they were too dry for a child's packed lunch at school.
Although They are advertised as healthy I think they have more calories than Quavers or Fries although i do understand they have less fat.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
I think I would describe them as a low fat alternative to crisps, a bit cardboardy with a sawdusty texture upon chewing!

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
Cheddar followed by sour cream and then chilli were the most popular. We thought the sea salt were really bland and not very nice.
A bacon or ham flavour would be nice. Maybe beef/mustard or turkey/stuffing combo.

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

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 think anything is worth a try. I would be more likely to recommend the more strongly flavoured varieties.
I wouldn't buy them as an every day crisp but would get some in at xmas or for a picnic. i think I would also bash a pack up and use it as a topping on a pasta bake.

Ours haven't arrived yet - is anybody else still waiting?

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

My husband and I tried all of the flavors between us. Our overall impression of the product was that we really enjoyed them, found them a nice change to crisps and a welcome alternative to snack-a-jacks or popcorn. We really liked the flavors but thought they all could do with being more flavorsome or just have a stronger flavor. Found their taste and texture very similar to Doritos. We enjoyed them very much, their only downfall being the size of the bag. There were far too few in a bag to feel like you had had a snack.

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

A lovely alternative to crisps. Incredibly moreish with really nice flavors. Very similar to Doritos in texture. A healthier option.

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

We particularly enjoyed the rosemary ones. Didnt care for the cheese at all. Would have liked all of them to have had more flavor.

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

The crunch. It is a different crunch to crisps or other snacks. Any also the fact that they are so moreish.

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 certainly recommend them to friends and will be buying them for my family. A really nice snack, just wish there were more in the pack.