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?
We loved them, they tasted so diffrent from other chrisps.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
A healthy version as they have no adetives and lesser calories

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
I loved the black pepper one but hubby prefered the chilly one even tho he does not normaly like spicy food that much. the kids would eat all of them as they are "chrisps" but i know they are healthyer

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 taste is unique and the crunch of them is very diffrent

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 as it is always good to pass on opinions and you may found out about things you would have never thought of trying before

Q1 I did enjoy them more than any other diet snack crisp i have tried. didnt think I was going to as most of the diet snack things are a bit grim.... all air and no substance.
Q2 I would say they are a diet snack worth eating, and they dont make you feel hard done by... I can sit beside my DH while he munches 'proper' crisps and think for once he might be jealous of ME for a change, as Ive got the better deal!
Q3 The pepper and the chili.
Q4 They seem to be properly healthy rather than just diet... no additives and the whole wheat.
Q5 Yes... for all of the above, Ill just take some on next playgroup picnic, that should get them tasted!!!
Hope this helps, thanks for the free snacks, I wouldnt have tried them, but now I will buy them, if I were you Id market them with a view to contrasting them with diet snacks that we are all sick off... as most people expect diet snacks to be grim, so the challenge is getting people to try them in the first place... (hence the free bags)!?!?

Q1 I think they're great!! I've been sharing them with dd, and she likes them too. I like the cheesy ones best so far, but the salt & vinegar & chillie were tasty
onion and rosemary were ok, not my favourite
I like the packaging - the colours are lovely!
I'm always on a diet so I like that they are low in cals & wholegrain.

Q2 tasty, crunchy, wheaty crips snacks! healthy and tasty!

Q3 I like the cheese and onion & chilli flavours best
cream cheese & bacon would be nice

Q4 They are nicer than snack a jacks! healthy, crunchy & tasty!

Q5 I have already! I would recommend them to friends and family. I'll deffo be having them in my packed lunch again!

Thanks for letting me try these new snacks, they were fab!

Q1- Good first impression, like the packing and flavour options. Dh really enjoyed them I wasn't as enthusiastic. Not that I disliked them, if I were on a healthy eating then would choose them as they do 'say' heathy.

Q2- Multi grain oven baked crisps for if you want to feel like your being naughty but your not.

Q3- I havent tried them all.

Q4- Multi grain - think everyone has this drumed into them as being healthy.

Q5- Depends how it came up really, no reason not to if they said they were looking for something similar.

Sorry for the short answers am posting from my phone whilst bf newborn ds. Thanks for sending the crisps dh and I have different opinions but apricate the opportunity.

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

I really enjoyed eating them. As a mum to a small baby, it's not always possible to find the tie to eat properly during the day, so I tend to snack on things that are quick and easy to eat. I liked the packaging also - it looks stylish and less cheap than many snacks.

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

A cross between crisps and ryvita.

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 my favourite. I didn't expect to like the sweet chilli, but they were delicious and not as fiery as I'd expected them to be.

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 not greasy and fatty.

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'd definitely recommend them. They are a great alternative to crisps.

Q1 I liked them and so did my DH and DS. I really can take or leave crisps but I thought that these were tastier than a lot of crisps. I liked the packaging - as a typical snob concerned parent, I would rather my DS had these than regular crisps. I liked the different flavours and the texture of the crisps.

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

Healthy, crunchy, corrrugated crisps with grown up flavours. Yummy.

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

Sour cream was definitely my fave. My DH liked the sweet chilli.

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

Brown! 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?

Yep, they are very nice! And healthier than normal crisps.

Q1
I liked them, like the texture and varieties of flavours and that they dont feel as unhealthy as other crisps/ snacks

Q2 As a healthier type of crisp with good crunch and good flavours

Q3 liked the rosemary flavour; didnt really like the cheese and onion type. Would like to see a salt and vinegar one too?

Q4 The healthy side is what makes these different, plus the fact that they dont taste as artificial as other healthier snacks like snackajacks

Q5 yes I have recommended them to others and my husband loves them too!

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

I quite liked them, but not so much that I would get them again. In the end I prefer potato crisps.

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

Salty but healthy tasting

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

The cheese and onion. I think Worcestershire sauce flavour would work well.

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

Wheaty taste

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

If they really liked Doritos etc, then I would. If they were a crisp eater (like me), I wouldn't!

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
Healthy crisp type snack. Yes we already buy this product and wanted to try the other flavours.
Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
Wheatie crisps which are thin and crunchie

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range? Chilli was the best and the Cheddar and onion the worse.
Olive and tomato or a paprika might be nice to try.

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 are quite light, tasty and still retain the crunch.

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 we would. We actually prefer this to the normal potato only crisps as it tastes nice, has good texture and doesn't feel super greasy afterwards.

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

I think they look fab but I didn't really enjoy them. No particular reason for it, I just didn't enjoy them.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were? like a wheaty type snack.

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range? cheese and caramelised onion were most popular here.

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? I probably would recommend them on the basis that they are healthier than other crisps and they are a bit different to most things on the market.

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

Looked like they were going to be a packet of crisps with aspirations of being considered a bit posh and a bit healthy.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
A square wavy wheaty version of Pringles that weren't too 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 was nice as was the cheese and onion.

Sour cream and black pepper was too peppery for me (why do things have so much pepper in these days? It's a taste that you get addicted to so if you like it you have more and more to get the same pepper 'hit' but if you don't like it - like me (makes my tongue blow up every now and then but wouldn't claim to be allergic to it, just wary!) it is noticeable how much of it there is in a lot of things. At least this does say that it has it as part of the flavour which lots of things don't these days.

Likewise sweet chilli was quite nice but then there was a definite after kick which wasn't quite so good for the non chilli lovers. DS noticed this about it too but was into tasting mode (usually a real pain to get him to taste anything new) and so perservered which was great.

Ready salted - bit boring - probably more about me as I'm not a great lover of ready salted crisps in general.

DSs love pringles and twiglets if they are allowed to choose a packet of crisps as a treat. Pringles paprika flavour probably the favourite, closely followed by sour cream and onion. Could imagine these both being nice. Could also think that a curried one could be quite nice. Or a sweet mild pickled beetroot one - could have a great purple colour as a talking point!

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 are a cross between frazzles (shape), pringles (manufactured-ness) and those wheatie crunch things (the wheat-ness) but nothing that makes them particularly unique.

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

Would probably tell them that they were worth a try. Didn't seem to be many in the packet (maybe because I was sharing with an enthusiastic ds1 (6) who wanted to be in charge of the taste test comparisons (and took his role very seriously! Or maybe because giving a small portion is one way to keep calories and fat per bag down).

Not many survived a full crisps so lots of broken bits, even taking the packet directly out of the box they were sent in so not sure how well a pack would survive a trip home from the supermarket or as part of a packed lunch.

1. Nice tasting- very crisp and flavoursome. Reasonably low in calories, comparative to usual crisp choice of Wotsits.

2. Thin Wholewheat crackers with lots of flavour.

3. Black pepper ones and sweet chilli.

4. Wholwheat? or grown- up snacks.

5. yes, I would. Perhaps better for adults, it took me a while to get DS(4) to try them, he decided by looking at them he didn't like them. Once he tried them, he polished off a whole packet though!

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

Enjoyed the flavours we liked. Really liked the texture - nice and crunchy. Liked the packaging - although would be even better if it were recyclable.

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

Wheaty crunchy squares flavoured like crisps.

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

Really loved sweet chilli, sea salt, rosemary and onion, sour cream, hated cheese one - cheese way too overpowering.

I think the texture would work well with a worcestershire sauce flavour, lots of savourys e.g. pickled/spring onion, ham and mustard, chilli con carne, paprika, peanut butter, marmite, cream cheese.

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 don't stand out as totally unique but are still v. nice. A low fat/calorie angle would be a good one as they don't taste like diet food.

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 the flavours I like if it ever came up, but to be honest I generally hide the fact I still eat crisps at age 35!

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

I was very impressed with these, I loved the texture and the lightness and found them very moreish. I definitely enjoyed eating this product. I think the salt and pepper flavour could be a bit stronger, obviously not if it compromised calorific value though. wasnt so keen on the Rosmary and thyme ones, but that may be that it is because it is an unusual flavour. We have already bought them since doing the product testing.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
Light, tasty, and not like other 'healthier' products in the sense that you enjoy them instead of being disappointed and feeling like you'd wish you'd bought the crisps instead.

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
I loved the Cheddar and the Sweet Chilli was gorgeous. a meat flavour like beef would be good to see in the range, I think. wasn't so keen on the sour cream but am not a big sour cream flavour fan anyway.

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 flavours are good. most snacks that are healthier are either flovourless or have a horrible texture or flavour but sunbites have neither of these.

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 and have done so already. They are just very tasty. Yummy flavours for less calories makes sense.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
I really liked them, thought they were a tsaty alternative to crisps and I liked the flavours. Dh thought they were OK but the boys (7 and 4) were not impressed.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were? wheaty cruchy crisps in nice flavours

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range? Liked all of them, but probably liked the sour cream best. I don't usually liked flavoured 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? wheaty which makes them feel more substantial than usual 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? Yes thought they were a tsaty snack and quite filling

Oops meant 'Rosmary and Onion' rather than 'Thyme', autmatically typed that for some reason!

Gosh this thread is long - wonder how many people got to try them?

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

packaging looked good, loooked like a 'healthy' snack colouring etc is appropriate and doesn't need to be changed, I think. I did enjoy eating them on the whole but I do think they are very sweet, too sweet in fact

there didn't seem to be a lot of crisps in the actual packet however. lots of manufacturers seem to do this and it always strikes me that this is a very good way of keeping the fat/calorie count down because there isn't much to eat!

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

a light crunchy wheaty crisp, a bit like wheat crunchies but don't taste fatty at all. good flavours

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

favourite in order was salt, sour cream, chilli, cheese. I didn't really like the rosemary flavour

paprika would be nice, chicken?

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 do feel filling but don't taste or feel fatty (and certainly aren't going on nutritional values)

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

not sure. I think they could be an aquired taste because they are so sweet (to me) others however may not feel the same. I would definitely suggest they that try them though

thanks for letting us try!

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

• If I'm honest I didn't really enjoy them. DS (2 yrs 4 mths) enjoyed the couple I threw his way, but to be fair he'd enjoy anything vaguely crisp-like.

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

• DH described them as like eating corrugated cardboard which I think is pretty accurate.

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

• The rosemary one was the most palatable. Salt and vinegar might be ok.

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.

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'm afraid not, as I didn't really enjoy them. Sorry!

The testers were myself, DH, DD (16), DSS (14) and DS 3.

QI, really liked the packaging simply as I prefer muted colours but we also felt the packets were atractive and eye-catching.

Q2, mmm, nice tasting lower fat crisps.

Q3, DH, all of them, DD, Rosemary and onion, DSS, Sweet Chilli, DS, all of them, myself, sour cream (which I thought I wouldnt like).

Q4, ooo yes, really liked the crispy crunch of them and they didnt leave a heavy taste with me.

Q5, yes absolutele, however if there was only one sour cream one left in the shop I might tell them that they were disgusting!!!

Thank you for letting us try them!

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

• DD has been working her way through them all as part of school packed lunches... I am not allowed any - she says "they are all MINE" so I guess she likes them and hasn't found any flavour she won't eat....

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

• they look like polystyrene that has been coloured golden brown...

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

• liked the look of the sour cream and black pepper and the rosemary one ... may have to buy some of those to stop the pestering from DD and so I can try them

• DD likes them all

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 as greasy as std 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?

• DD does - she likes them and wants more....

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

We enjoyed eating them but there wasnt enough to sample!!!

They were quite light compared to some other crisps. Made fingers a little messy so needed washing afterwards.

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

A lighter alternative to crisps with more grown up and unusual favours. A bit like taste sensations but lighter.

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

Sweet Chilli - and it didnt give me heartburn like I expected it too!

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

Normal crisps give me heartburn and some favours make it worse - these didnt!

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 its a nice alternative to crisps.

Ok- so who's been eating MY crisps????

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
I thought they looked very attractive. Yes I did enjoy eating them, especially as they did not leave a greasy feeling afterwards, like most crisps. One complaint was that the flavour was a bit uneven, some crisps seemed very strongly flavoured & some were a bit bland. Also they were quite broken when they were delivered, so maybe they would not be suitable for a packed lunch.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
They look like Frazzles, but taste a bit like pringles.

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
Well the four of us each had a different favourite. Me Chilli, DP Sour Cream (although he did not get to test Chilli or Chedder - we ate them before he got home), DS Chedder & DD Salt.

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 do seem healthier than most snacks (although I have not actually checked the fat / calorie content etc).

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 already have.

I loved the cheesy and sour cream ones. The chilli ones nearly blew my head off and the rosemary reminded me of a roast dinner and I'm veggie so it was a bit off-putting!
I'd definitely recommend them to a friend as they taste less oily and crisper than other crisps and have great flavour - they're actually quite addictive!
How about marmite flavour or paprika? I loved them as a kid!
Thanks for a great delivery - nothing better than picking up a box of crisps from the sorting office!