NOW CLOSED Walkers Sunbites - feedback thread for testers

[NewGirlHelenMumsnet]

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

[fuzzypicklehead]

Q1: Positive impression, each flavour was tasty and I would view them as a positive alternative to regular crisps. I especially like the lower fat and higher fibre.

Q2: Would describe as wheat based crisps.

Q3: Really liked both the chili and the sour cream flavours. But I can think of loads of other flavours that would probably be great. Maybe Tomato and Basil, Paprika, Barbecue, Marmite, Garlic and herb, Ranch dressing, Mexican cheese, or something like Chinese sweet and sour?

Q4:Sunbites are light and crispy but without the oily, greasy feeling you get from standard crisps.

Q5: Definitely. Actually I would be likely to introduce them to friends by serving them as snacks during parties or playdates.

[TheMagnificentBathykolpian]

ooh yes, sweet and sour would be lovely too.

[cinnamongreyhound]

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, never tried them before but seen them and not fancied trying them. I thought the packet was very grown up and I did enjoy eating them. They were crunchy and very nice flavour, plus a nice size packet.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
Lower fat crisps, high in fibre that are really tasty with several flavours to choose from. They are multigrain so a different texture from crisps but still really tasty

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
I loved the onion and rosmary (haven't tried them all so will post again if I prefer any others) and am a huge fan of salt and vinegar so would be nice to have that

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it?
Lots of flavours that were slightly different to others. I like that they are corregated and thin which makes them very crispy

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 just because they were really enjoyable and its good to have a healthier snack that tastes nice

[Curiousmama]

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

We all really enjoyed them, especially ds2 had to fight him for them Overall impression was liked packaging, texture and taste.

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
A light snack, grainier than crisps and lower in fat. Tasty.

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
Sea salted which is surprising as I don't usually prefer them? I always like salt and vinegar and tomato.

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it?
No additives. The grainy 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?
Nice and light, crispy and lower in fat. Also the no additives.

Will definitely buy these but think I'll have to hide them from DS1 I've never seen him so keen on crisp snacks.

[shufflebum]

1. Overall impression, nice looking packaging, flavours sounded nice. I enjoyed the sour cream one the most, thought the chilli was awful, no chilli and really strong aniseed taste why?! Rosemary flavour reminded me of a roast lamb dinner, cheese and onion okay, sea salt a bit bland. Thought all flavours tasted a bit sweet.
   
2. I'd prob still describe them as a crisp type snack
   
3. I liked the sour cream one best
   
4. The added fibre
   
5. I'd suggest they tried them but wouldn't go out of my way to recommend them.

[Tee2072]

Okay, had them all now. Very very good, tasty, a nice treat.

DH did comment that they stop tasting nice after a bit, which I think is called taste fatigue, where your taste buds get over stimulated? Anyway, he also thought they would go quite nice with dips, so perhaps a marketing ploy there! (He says he'll take his fifties in small bills for payment for the idea. )

[runnyhabbit]

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

• Lovely, tasty. All the family loved eating them.
  

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

• Healthy, thin, textured crisps
  

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

• Sweet chilli, although dh commented that the sea salt flavour were the best "ready salted" crisps he's ever tasted (and he's a crisp snob)
  

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 texture. Doesn't make me think I'm eating a crisp type snack.
  

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. They're are very tasty and a healthier alternative to the regular crisp type snack.
  

I will definitely be buyng these again

[MrsKitty]

Yummy. Marking place - will leave proper feedback later.

[ChippyMinton]

Resisting the temptation to scoff the lot tonight

[noyouhavehadawee]

righti have eaten them all, i spaced them out whilst at work today - my collegaues probably think i am a greedy fecker or they will realise i a mumsnetter if they are too..

1. Yes i enjoyed eating them but they didnt linger in my memory like other ones i like - kettle chips/ seabrooks/ french fries.
   
2. A bit like frazzles but less flavour - they tasted a bit cheap.
   
3. i liked chilli ones best
   
4. a few minutesin and the bag emptyies real quick
   
5. tbh i dont think i would
   

sorry

[moonbells]

Main testers: myself and DH (we saved one pack for DS and shall report back on his reaction tomorrow). I haven't read anyone else's comments before writing this.

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes. They were nicely crispy and didn't taste overly greasy. Though I really do NOT like the crinkles! It makes them fracture along the lines and turn into matchsticks. Also makes them a git for putting in sandwiches (yes I know, I like crisp sandwiches...)

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
Sort of crinkle-cut crisps with seeds in

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range?
Onion and Rosemary came out top for both of us.

And just cheese flavour! So many things are cheese and onion, I almost want to groan. Not all of us want contraception crisps! (so named when I was at uni by a mate who said it because nobody would go near you if you'd eaten them! :)

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it?
Has the lightness of potato crisps but the greater depth of flavour of corn chips? Oh that sounds silly. How about they are light but full of seeds rather than yet more potatoes? Still silly. I wouldn't like to be the PR person finding a slogan for this one.

Q5 If it came up in conversation, do you think you'd recommend Sunbites to your friends? If so, why? If not, why not?
Probably yes. Though would tell them to avoid the chilli flavour as neither of us could taste any chilli at all. DH commented that it was extremely uninteresting and the Thai Chilli crisps they do were much better for the same basic flavouring. Needs more ooomph! (We are, to be fair, chilli heads)

Another general comment - they need to check how they add their flavourings. Some of the crisps had woweee flavour and others, well, didn't. Not very evenly distributed, we felt!

[pipsqueak]

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

yes good overall impression . felt like a healthy snack - packet did seem quite empty though . enjoyed them very much
Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
like a healthy quaver and wiht a subtle flavour - good crunch and light ith no crisp / greasy taste which i really liked .

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range? liked them all but liked the onion /roemary hte 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?
lightness and lakc of grease

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 yes

[bigscarymum]

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not? We liked them very much - nice packaging. if I ave any complaint it is that they are a little sweet. And you always want another packet!

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were? A nice crunchy crisp replacement

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range? I liked the onion & rosemary which was unexpected as I wouldn't have bought them. Also the sweet chilli, although they were too sweet. The kids like the salted ones. Salt and vinegar please, but get rid of the sugar.

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 wholewheat bit.

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 - crunchy, tastyand not too high calorie.

Thanks Walkers, and nom, mom,nom.

[TheCheeseAlarm]

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

We all liked them; they were crunchy, tasty and had a good texture. The packaging was nice looking.

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

Like a cross between crisps, tortillas and toast.

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

We liked them all. The DSs liked the sweet chilli best - but they like all things chilli so that was no surprise. I really enjoyed the salted and the rosemary ones. They had quite a grown up flavour - would be nice with some wine.

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

Lightness of texture combined with real flavour.

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, because they taste nice and aren't oily like crisps.

Thanks for letting us test them; we enjoyed them.

[Bearskinwoolies]

Just got mine this afternoon, not had time to test them yet - will put my taste testers (dcs) to work and return and report!

[LtEveDallas]

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not? liked the packaging, but wished the packets were bigger (however, just the right size for DD) good taste but will they be expensive?

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were? A crunchier, more healthy type of crisp

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 fab and very unusual, would like salt and 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? more crunch, less mess

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 and already have done!

[Lorelai]

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not? Really liked them, will definitely be looking out for them in the shops

Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were? A very tasty, moreish snack which is healthy without tasting healthy

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range? Salted was my favourite, but I always prefer plain snacks. Of the others, I liked the onion and rosemary.

Q4 Thinking about Sunbites in comparison to other snacks, can you think of one feature which makes Sunbites different? If so, what is it? Good texture and crunch, which makes them much nicer to eat than other 'healthy' snacks

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

[Baconsarnie]

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. It was as satisfying as eating crisps, but I didn't feel as guilty afterwards! The product seemed quite `grown up' (I served them to some friends with cheese and wine). But at the same time, I'd give them to my child and not feel I was feeding him rubbish.

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

Q3 Which flavour did you like the most? Are there any other flavours you'd like to see in the range? Sweet chilli. Didn't really like the onion and rosemary ones, they reminded me too much of roast chicken flavour 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? They seem healthier (tho I haven't compared their nutritional value with 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? Yes, I would. The flavours are subtle, and not too overpowering. I also like the size of them, quite big, and they can cope with a dip!

[HouseOfBamboo]

Thanks for the freebie!

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

Our tasting panel included me, DH, MIL, and DD (5).

MIL, DD and I found them generally pleasant to eat. DH disliked them and found them a bit flavourless. My main criticism would be that they are all a bit sweet, and MIL agreed with me that they all have a bit of a strong aftertaste, even the Sea Salted ones. Everyone agreed that the texture was very good though.

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

Like flat crinkly Wheat Crunchies, with a dash of tortilla chip. They also remind me of those little cone-shaped crisps you get on the continent, not sure what they're called.

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

We all had different favourites - DD liked Sea Salted, I liked Onion & Rosemary, MIL liked Cheddar and Onion. DD disliked Sweet Chilli as she's very sensitive to 'hot'. I'd like to try Sea Salted but without the coating of milk powder and sugar. Also maybe a Lemon and Chilli one (with no sugar!).

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 wholegrain content combined with lower fat and salt I suppose.

However I do think those pluses are cancelled out a bit by the sugar content. It's also a shame when snacks like these contain dairy as some children are sensitive / allergic to dairy and it's a bit of a 'hidden' ingredient here.

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

Probably not - they aren't healthy enough to be a 'proper' healthy snack, so I'd rather have a packet of Walkers plain crisps as they aren't sweet and don't have an aftertaste.

tbh I do like saltiness in a snack and these seem to be a bit overloaded with other things, including sugar, to hide the fact they aren't as salty as they'd normally be. Having said that they are pleasant enough and I'd happily eat a pack in a pub if someone put them on the table.

[BedHog]

Mine arrived this morning - I'll leave feedback when I've scoffed the lot!

[worldgonecrazy]

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 love Sunbites. The flavours are very subtle, not overpowering, and they don't taste 'fake'. The suggestions of the packaging and name have prompted me to think they are probably healthier than other crisps but I don't know if fat/salt content proves this or not. The packs are very small though. I'd like to see slightly bigger normal sized packs, and large packs for sharing/parties/watching TV.

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

Posh crisps. Grown up crisps.

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

I love the Rosemary/Onion one the best. Bacon flavour would be nice, or they could perhaps look to already great combinations: tomato and mozarella, tomato and basil, bacon and tomato, tomato and marjoram, think there's a bit of a tomato theme in my head.

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 flavour of the wheat comes through after the flavouring. It makes them seem very grown up and higher quality 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?

Definitely, I think they are much nicer than potato crisps.

[grumpypants]

Q1 What was your overall impression of the product? Did you enjoy eating them or not? If so, why? If not, why not?
really liked the packaging; made me want to try them. nice flavour for me (adult). dcs surprised that they liked them - think the non crisp appearance put them off initially. really nice dipped in cream cheese.
Q2 How would you describe Sunbites to a friend who didn't know what they were?
alternative to crisps; more filling savoury snacky thing.
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. def would like to see traditional crisp flavours, to get the dcs to try them more - plus maybe balance the healthiness with something like tomato ketchup 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?
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?
yes definitely esp those with dcs. always talking about packed lunches and new products together.

they are very moreish, and maybe the size is too big - not enough in the bag, but if they were half sized it would look more generous?

[whimsy]

The bags looked lovely and very appealing. they were lovely and all nice flavours.

Not sure I'd call them a crisps, more of a snack. I shared a bag my my sister over a glass of wine, and both agreed they'd sell well in pubs

Onion and Rosemary. Yum

The wide range flavours. Very moorish.

I would and being 30% less fat is a good reason.

[welliesandpyjamas]

Very nice. They arrived yesterday mid morning when wew wwere all getting tetchy and irritable a bit peckish so we gave them all a try.

Q1 I liked them. They felt less greasy than ordinary crisps. Made me feel less guilty.

Q2 Made of healthier ingredients but with the comforting flavour or naughty snakcs.

Q3 Sea salt was my favourite. I think the range is fine, no need to try anything too fancy.

Q4 The wholegrain

Q5 Yes, would recommend them because as mentioned above the seem healthier, make you feel less guily about having a salty snack, and they taste less greasy.