Find out what MNers think of the new Flora Original recipe

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This is the feedback thread for the MNers who tested out the new Flora Original recipe with their family. This product test was open to all UK MNers with at least one child aged 0-12.

Here’s what Flora has to say: “Try our Flora Original’s great new taste with 100% plant goodness*. Flora Original spread has been a family favourite for generations. Melt on toast, spread on sandwiches, mix into meals, Flora Original’s new recipe is made from 100% of ingredients from natural origins. Naturally rich in Omega 3, with 67% less saturated fat than butter, Flora has absolutely no preservatives, artificial colours or flavours. Our product is certified vegan, however we don’t recommend if you have a dairy allergy.”

Testers please answer the following question:

• Overall, how satisfied were you and your family with new Flora Original?
• Is Flora a brand you can trust?
• Is Flora a brand that caters to all your family’s needs?
• What did you like or dislike about new Flora Original? What did your family like or dislike?
• Did you like the taste of New Flora Original? How did your family like the taste of New Flora Original?
• Would you choose New Flora Original for you or your family over other margarine and/or butter brands? Please explain why or why not
• Would you recommend Flora Original to friends or family? Please explain why or why not.

All selected testers will be required to leave feedback on what they thought of Flora Original on a thread on Mumsnet and by filling out a short survey. Everyone who completes both sets of feedback will be entered into a prize draw to win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw
MNHQ

Terms and conditions apply

*Naturally contains Omega 3&6. Essential fats are needed for normal growth and development of children. A daily intake of 2g alpha-linolenic acid and 10g linoleic acid is needed. 2 x 10g servings of Flora a day contribute a significant amount to this. Enjoy as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Sincere apologies for the delay.

Overall, how satisfied were you and your family with new Flora Original?

Extremely satisfied.

• Is Flora a brand you can trust?

Definitely.

• Is Flora a brand that caters to all your family’s needs?

Well, if you mean breakfast and baking then yep!

• What did you like or dislike about new Flora Original?

I found the cake came out lovely and rich as though I'd used butter!

What did your family like or dislike?

Nothing in particular but we did find that in one of the tubs (I bought many) the margarine kind of separated and became watery. May have been the heat.

• Did you like the taste of New Flora Original?

I didn't find it very different to flora's standard margarine and I'd still prefer flora buttery on my toast.

How did your family like the taste of New Flora Original?
There were no complaints!

• Would you choose New Flora Original for you or your family over other margarine and/or butter brands? Please explain why or why not

Would not unless on a special offer. I found it very expensive.

• Would you recommend Flora Original to friends or family? Please explain why or why not.

Wouldn't hesitate to recommend if they were willing to pay the price!

Apart from the above, I have to say I loved the sunflower design!

Thank you for allowing us to take part in this product test 😊

Has the winner of the vouchers been drawn yet?

• Overall, how satisfied were you and your family with new Flora Original?

+ Overall, my family and I were very satisfied.

• Is Flora a brand you can trust?

+ Flora is a brand that i often choose when shopping so I certainly trust it.

• Is Flora a brand that caters to all your family’s needs?

+ Flora does cater to my family's needs as we mainly choose taste over other reasons for purchasing a product. My family and I all really like the taste of Flora products.

• What did you like or dislike about new Flora Original? What did your family like or dislike?

+ We liked that it still tasted good. We are apprehensive that the change would greatly alter the taste but found that not to be the case.

• Did you like the taste of New Flora Original? How did your family like

he taste of New Flora Original? +We all agreed that the taste was very similar in taste to the previous products Flora have made.

• Would you choose New Flora Original for you or your family over other margarine and/or butter brands? Please explain why or why not

+ I would choose the new Flora as my whole family likes the taste and it is always at a reasonable price.

• Would you recommend Flora Original to friends or family? Please explain why or why not.

+ I would recommend the product particularly to my vegan friends.

Our product is certified vegan, however we don’t recommend if you have a dairy allergy.”

eh? How does that work?

I guess Flora identifies as dairy even though it’s vegan.

Thank you to everyone who took part in this product test. The lucky winner of the voucher is @Jayjayharrychops Congrats!