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Read Mumsnetters’ feedback on Sunbites snacks

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JustineBMumsnet · 13/08/2019 11:50

This is the feedback thread for the 250 Mumsnet users who have been testing Sunbites in Sun Ripened Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream and Cracked Black Pepper flavours.

Here’s what Sunbites has to say: “Things grown in nature are inherently good, so at Sunbites, we keep as much of that natural goodness as possible to turn sun ripened ingredients into easy, tasty little bites of goodness.
We've combined 3 sun-grown whole grains to give you our deliciously crunchy Grain Wave range. Not only are they extraordinarily delicious but high in fibre too.”

Testers, please give your feedback by answering the questions below as well as completing the short survey we’ve emailed you.

  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
  2. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
  3. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
  4. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
  5. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
  6. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?

All testers who give their feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a ÂŁ300 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list).

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Read Mumsnetters’ feedback on Sunbites snacks
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Nottheshrinkingcapgrandpa · 21/08/2019 17:33
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?

They were ok

  1. What did you like / dislike about

The sour cream flavour was the biggest hit here. The children liked the shape of the crisps.

  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
Probably not
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?

Sour cream were quite nice but non of us liked the chilli flavour.

  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?

No

  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?

Cheese and onion

SquirellTamer · 21/08/2019 19:55
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?

The crisps were lovely. Only complaint was there were not many of them!

  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?

Not enough crisps per bag.

  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?

Yes

  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?

Very nice. Sweet chilli was the favourite.

  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?

Yes definitely.

  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?

Salt and vinegar

Mamimawr · 22/08/2019 01:34
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
Quite satisfied with the taste and texture, but not enough in a bag. Children aged 11,8 and 5 also liked them.
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
Like - taste of both flavours and texture, smell dislike - not enough in a bag
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack? Yes for the right price.
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
Enjoyed both flavours but not as strong as I thought they were going to be.
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Possibly, if the price was competative with other alternatives.
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
Cheddar and red onion.
zigzagbetty · 22/08/2019 08:17
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites? Very satisfied
  2. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites? Loved the crunchy texture and the flavours tasted delicious. Liked the fact they were low syn for slimming world and quite filling.
  3. Would you choose sunbites as a snack? Yes
  4. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried? Both flavours were lovely. The chilli one was my favourite.
  5. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not? Probably though I would run the risk of not sharing and scoffing the lot!
  6. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be? Tomatoe flavour would be nice or even just salt and vinegar.
Mollyboboff · 22/08/2019 08:24

Thank you for being picked to test these.

  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
Really satisfied, they were very nice
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
They had an almost melt in the mouth texture, light and non greasy.
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
We would choose these over crisps.
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
Both flavours were equally nice . The chilli had just enough heat.
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Yes and have done since testing.
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
I think a bbq flavour would work.
NoodieRoodie · 22/08/2019 09:48
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
I really liked them
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
I liked the taste and the texture of them
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
They were lovely, I'm not a great fan of crisps so it was nice to have something snacky that was different
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
I loved the chilli, the sour cream was ok but wouldn't have been my first choice. The children all preferred the sour cream but did like the chilli ones too
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Definitely
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
Something quite spicy
Minai · 22/08/2019 11:33
  1. How satisfied were you with
Sunbites? - very happy, the flavours were really nice, they were a delicious healthier alternative to crisps and my family enjoyed them. Would definitely buy again.
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites? - I liked the flavours and the fact that they are healthier than crisps. I didn’t dislike anything about them.
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack? Yes definitely
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried? - Really nice flavours. They tasted quite natural and not overprocessed.
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not? - yes
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
  • salt and vinegar
TwelveThirtyTwo · 22/08/2019 11:58
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
Loved them.
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
Loved both flavours and they were a bit different than regular crisps. I didn't dislike anything.
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
Yes definitely
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
all the family really enjoyed both flavours. The Chilli ones disappeared first so they were the most popular.
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Yes
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
Salt and vinegar or beef.
AbbyNormal · 22/08/2019 12:12

1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
I would say 7/10 based on both flavours altogether.
2. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
Really nice, crunchy texture. The sweet chilli ones were really lovely. They're not going to last long!
3. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
Yes I would.
4. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
We loved the sweet chilli. DS especially. But none of us liked the sour cream and black pepper. Found the pepper to be the overpowering taste.
5. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Yes I would.
6. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
I think a paprika flavour would be really good. Like the Walkers Max paprika. I would definitely buy those if Sunbites did something similar.

MumofTwoLittleOnes · 22/08/2019 13:08
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?

I really like them!.

  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?

Nothing - not enough in the pack. :-)

  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?

Yes.

  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?

Both flavours were delicious.

  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?

Yes.

  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?

Caramelised onion and cheese

Pigriver · 22/08/2019 13:22
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
very
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
very crunchy with lots of flavour
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
yes especially as a lunch time snack with a sandwich
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
liked them both although the chilli was rather sweet
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
yes
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
Goats cheese and Mediterranean herbs
PashleyB · 22/08/2019 14:25

Thank you for the sunbites that have finally appeared :)

  1. I was satisfied with the sun bites
  2. I liked the flavour of the sweet chilli ones (as did the family) and the texture was nice
  3. Yes - I would choose these in future
  4. I preferred the chilli ones to the sour cream
  5. No, I would not buy as a sharing bag - I would probably choose more regular crisps for sharing
  6. Maybe something like ham?
OhMyGodTheyKilledKenny · 22/08/2019 18:48

I've had the email but haven't received the Sunbites yet.

Anyone else waiting or have mine been eaten by the postman lost in the post?

Snazzygoldfish · 23/08/2019 15:21

This is the feedback thread for the 250 Mumsnet users who have been testing Sunbites in Sun Ripened Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream and Cracked Black Pepper flavours.

Here’s what Sunbites has to say: “Things grown in nature are inherently good, so at Sunbites, we keep as much of

  1. How satisfied were you
  2. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
  3. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
  4. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
  5. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
  6. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
trinitybleu · 23/08/2019 15:23
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
Satisfied.... I thought they would be new flavours but happy with the familiar ones
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
I like the sweet chilli flavour and the fact they are different from usual crisp texture.
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
Yes and I do regularly already.
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
Love the sweet chilli - it's a pleasant flavour ant not spicy. I don't like black pepper on crisps / snacks generally and always think cream cheese or sour cream flavours in crisps taste sour.
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Probably. And eat them all myself....
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
Salt and vinegar, my favourite!
Snazzygoldfish · 23/08/2019 15:28

Oops something went wrong there. I'll try again...

  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?

I was satisfied. They made a really nice change from the usual crisps/snacks we buy. I was surprised that my 3 year old liked the strong flavours as much as he did.

  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites

I initially disliked the texture but quickly got used to it. The flavours were great. Especially the sour cream and black pepper. I also liked that there wasn't too many crisps in a packet.

  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?

Yes, we've already bought them on offer and would do so again

  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?

I really liked the flavour of the black pepper ones but found the sweet chilli a bit strong.

  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?

No, I like the smaller bags

  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?

I'm not sure, something unusual to make them stand out from other snacks.

Caillou · 23/08/2019 15:38
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?

extremely satisfied, we all loved them

  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?

we loved the flavours, dd7 is very fussy, so was not very keen to try at first, but her 4 years old sister convinced her to try them, and then she loved them so much that she ate 2 packs in a row.

  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?

yes definitely

  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?

the flavours were perfect, not too much and not too little.

  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?

yes, I was actually thinking that a sharing bag would be better as with 3 kids, the 6 packs were finished within 1 hrs.

  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?

I think goat cheese and caramelized onions would work nicely

Dorsetcamping · 23/08/2019 16:24
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
  2. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
  3. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
  4. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
  5. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
  6. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
  1. Overall pleasantly different texture to standard crisps
  2. Liked that they appear healthier than standard crisps and a bit more filling. Wasn't overwhelmed by the strength of flavour particularly the chilli ones
  3. Possibly just for a diffferent option
  4. Not strong enough flavour
  5. Probably not. A sharing bag is a treat in my eyes and wouldn't interest me
Enough
  1. Sea salt and balsamic (personal fave!)

Thanks for including me in the trial!

lyndseyh78 · 23/08/2019 16:30
  1. How satisfied were you with
Very satisfied they were delicious we took them out on 2 picnic and they are gone!
  1. What did you like / dislike about
We liked everything about them, they tasted amazing and they are better for you than eating normal crisps
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
We we all loved them and since the trial we’ve bought more
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
We tried 2 flavours and loved them both, since them we’ve bought more chilli ones.
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Yes but I probably wouldn’t really want to share them Grin
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
I love all the varieties that they have so far so I’m not sure harissa chicken maybe or something equally as delicious
sally2489 · 23/08/2019 19:03
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
Very satisfied
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
I liked the flavours, they were very moreish, and I liked how they are high in fibre.
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
Definitely, as they taste delicious and are a very good snack, especially high in fibre which I would prefer my children having.
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
I thought the flavours were delicious, especially the sweet chilli flavour.
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Definitely, as it seems like a good sharing snack for movie nights or parties.
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
Unsure. Some kind of flavour like pickled onion, cheese and chive.
Hecateh · 23/08/2019 21:40
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
Very satisfied - really enjoyed them
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
Didn't seem many in the pack. Chilli was a bit strong for me - but I am a wimp
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
Yes
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
Prefered the sour cream, found the chilli a bit hot
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Not enough to share but if bigger bags were sold then yes
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
cheese and onion or just lightly salted
feeona123 · 23/08/2019 21:45
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
I was very satisfied, they were tasty and sounded healthy at the same time.
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
They were very tasty after the first bite
  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
Yes I would buy them for myself, they didn’t appeal to my kids.
  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
They were very yummy and for me.
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
Don’t think I would buy a sharing bag as I think I would be the only one in the house to eat them.
  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
I like spicy flavours so something curry related?
OnlyToWin · 24/08/2019 12:17
  1. How satisfied were you with sunbites?
I really liked the sweet chill flavour so was completely satisfied with that one but was less keen on the sour cream flavour.
  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites? I liked the really strong flavour of the sweet chilli and it was great to use with a dip as each one was a decent size to grab some dip! They also seemed healthier than “normal” crisps as they contained whole grains and did not have any greasy residue like other snacks can have. However I did not like the sour cream flavour as I felt it was a little bland and lacked some punch! I could not really have guessed the flavour of this one if it had not been on the packet.
  2. Would you choose sunbites as a snack? I would choose the sweet chill flavour definitely.
  3. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
Sweet chill - loved - fab, strong flavour Sour cream - a little bland - not keen
  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not? Yes I would in Sweet Chilli flavour
  2. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
Hmmm - good question. Definitely something veggie - don’t think these snacks would suit a meat flavour. Perhaps paprika flavour would be nice! Thanks for the samples. Smile
MrsWickens · 24/08/2019 15:19
  1. How satisfied were you with Sunbites?

I really enjoyed them.

  1. What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?

I liked the flavours.

  1. Would you choose sunbites as a snack?

Yes. They were tasty on their own and great with a dip.

  1. What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?

Both were equally nice.

  1. Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?

No, I don't like sharing my snacks Blush

  1. If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?

Salt and vinegar or salt and pepper

PinotAndPlaydough · 24/08/2019 18:44

How satisfied were you with Sunbites?
I was very Satisfied
What did you like / dislike about Sunbites?
they had a good flavour and I preferred the sour cream to the sweet chilli.
Would you choose sunbites as a snack?
Yes
What did you think of the Sunbites flavours you tried?
I love the sour cream flavour as it was subtle, I found the sweet chilli a bit strong and artificial tasting.
Would you buy Sunbites as a sharing bag or not?
No, I think these are the type of crisps you buy when you want a snack or something to go with lunch that is a bit healthier than the average crisps on the market. I think share size bags I would want something that would appeal to everyone (especially kids) and I don’t think that you could guarantee these would.
If Sunbites could launch a new flavour, what would you like it to be?
A classic like cheese and onion or salt and vinegar would be nice.