Find out what Mumsnet testers thought of Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms

[CeriMumsnet]

This is the feedback thread for the Mumsnetters with children aged 2 - 6 who have been testing Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms in Orange & Rainbow Carrot and Blackberry & Beetroot flavours.

Here’s what Soreen has to say: “With Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms it’s never been easier to squidge more fruit and veg into your little one’s diet! Packed with the goodness of orange & rainbow carrot, and berry & beetroot (not that they’d know!), they’re deliciously sweet, bursting with yummy flavours and high in fruit and veg too! What’s more, each bake provides a source of fibre, is low in saturated fat and plant based too.With 5 individually wrapped bakes per pack, eating fruit and veg has never been easier or tastier.
So, if you’re a parent who wants to be able to say ‘yes’ instead of ‘no,’ to the constant ‘can I have…’ questions that kids love to ask; then stock up now on new, Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms and relax knowing that with every ‘Yes!’, they’re getting a healthier snack that’s high in fruit and veg!”

Testers, please give your feedback by answering the questions below on this thread as well as completing the survey we have emailed you :

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?
2. What was your child’s favourite flavour?
3. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?
4. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?
5. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

All testers who give the required feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky tester will win a £100 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!
MNHQ

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[iwillbemummy]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?
   

The variety of flavours. It was very fun picking one out for my son.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?
   

Berry and beetroot

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?
   

Mid morning

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?
   

Nutrition and right portion.

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?
   

Maybe a dessert range (apple crumble, Black Forest gateau, sticky toffee pudding with pear etc)

[nelel34]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms? The variety of flavours running through the cakes and how moreish and fruity they are and how much of a filling snack they are.
2. What was your child’s favourite flavour? the carrot and orange one we loved the zingy orange flavour and it was a good combination of ingredients.
3. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example? After Lunch they don't eat much at lunch just some sandwiches and a few Crips but they waste quite a lot so having the sorren bakes helps fill them up and gives them some nutrition until tea time.
4. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child? They are healthy yet delicious and not high in sugar
5. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range? Apple and fig, mango and pineapple

[misscherry]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms? The taste
   
2. What was your child’s favourite flavour? Berry and beetroot
   
3. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example? Lunch
   
4. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child? Portion size
   
5. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range? Banana

[sexyandsweet]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms? The flavours
   
2. What was your child’s favourite flavour? Berry
   
3. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example? Snack after school
   
4. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child? Healthy
   
5. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range? Exotic fruits

[missfab]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms? The fruitiness and hidden veggies
   
2. What was your child’s favourite flavour? Blackberry
   
3. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example? Lunch time and snack time
   
4. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child? More veggies, less sugar and salt
   
5. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range? Strawberry , apple

[Allthatglitters90]

What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

We really enjoyed the flavour of the bars - particularly the orange. I like how filling they are for me and the kids whilst also being on the healthier end of snacks.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?
   

DD really enjoyed the orange bar - she wasn’t so keen on the berry flavour. I thought both were nice.

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?
   

This is perfect post school snack - filling, easy to pop in my handbag without danger to the other contents of my bag!

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?
   

Mainly my child has to like them whilst also having some nutritional value - these are great for that!

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?
   

I’d really enjoy some courgette inspired flavours, maybe some tropical inspired flavours.

Thanks for letting us take part!

[bippo]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

My DS3 loves the banana and apple bars so was really happy to see this pop through the letterbox! I liked the packaging as was recognisable to him and also the wrapping felt more paper like, than plastic. He also loved the taste. DS7 wasn't so sure.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Carrot and orange, but only marginally!

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?

As part of lunch during the week (at nursery) and snack time at weekend.

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?

They are healthy but tasty - I am happy for them to have treats but always want them to have fruit and veg, yoghurt etc before treats.

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

Something with chocolate would go down well! Even dark chocolate drops so is a bit healthier. Raspberry and choc? Banana bars are loved so something with banana and a green veg?

[KathrynOfArrogance]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

The fact I could sneak both fruit and veg in at any time of day! My toddler liked the colour

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Berry & beetroot

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?

As part of a picky dinner, or a snack between dinner and tea

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?

Not full of sugar, nice without being bad for him

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

Maybe a banana and something?

[Rustcolouredleaves]

1. My toddler liked the taste and that it was easy to hold.
2. My toddler loved them both! The carrot and orange was her favourite
3. I'd take these as snacks when we're 'on the go' or in a pack up.
4. It's important to me that their diet includes a range of flavours and textures without too much sugar.
5. Maybe something with butternut squash?

My 2.5 loved these. I did offer them to my 6 year old but she is incredibly fussy and doesn't like other soreen bars so I wasn't surprised when she said no. I shared with friends of the same age at the park (3 and 6) and they went mad for them!

[Sniffingtheair]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?
   

DC liked the chewiness. I liked the hidden fruit.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?
   

Beetroot and Berry. DC1 was convinced it was chocolate cake.

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?
   

After school

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?
   

Not too much sugar. Recyclable packaging.

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?
   

Something banana and berry.

[LeleWilliams789]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

The packaging! As soon as my youngest son saw it he was shouting mine mine!

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

The Berry one. He had one bite of the orange and said it smelled bad and to be honest it didn't smell great!

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?

I always have a snack in the car for after school as they're usually starving.

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?

That they’ll keep them fuller for longer and that they aren't really calorific

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

Apple and sweet potato
Pear and parsnip

[Mcbromleymum]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

That they just looked like cakes! Plus that they were easy to hold and take out with us.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour? Berry one.
2. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example? Mid morning snack.
3. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?

That they are healthy and encourage healthy eating habits. I try to buy ones that are specifically for children, with no added sugar or artificial ingredients.

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range? Fruit based ones are always popular!

All testers who give the required feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky tester will win a £100 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

[roseapothecary]

1. Whatdid you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms? The texture is very similar to malt loaf which is something they will eat.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour? They are both. I thought the carrot and orange one was really tasty

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example? They had it after lunch

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child? Hidden fruit and veg, as my child is such a picky eater

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

Banana with a vegetable maybe?

[meow1989]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

My toddler liked the flavour, I liked the portion size - not too big or small.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Orange and carrot.

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?

Mid morning snack.

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?

Sugar content and nutritional value.

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

Something with apple perhaps, or with dried fruits like cranberries

[Puntosareus]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?
   

They loved the bright colours of the packets and the chewy texture

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour ?
   

Carrot and orange

1. When would your child eat this product?
   

On a picnic, after school snack, on a walk, after doing a sports activity

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?
   

Low sugar, not full of additives and have some nutrients

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?
   

Something lemony would be nice, raspberry and strawberry is good

[seepingweeping]

What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms? The different flavours offered.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour? The carrot one
   
2. When would your child eat this product? Mid morning or mid afternoon snack
   

Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child? Sugar content/milk content/ fruit content
   
2. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range? Something with sweet potato

[MrsW2008]

My children most liked the texture of the bars which was familiar to the other flavours of malt loaf they have often. The Berry and beetroot were our favourite as the veg seemed to be better hidden. The children have tried them as an after school snack but I would also give them to them mid morning or afternoon as a snack.
When buying snacks I look for low calorie options with reduced sugar. I also try to buy high fibre options made with fruit and any added veg is a bonus!
Other flavours which I would like to see in the range are spinach and apple or something else containing green veg. I could also see one containing courgette (perhaps with lemon) working well

[mooity]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?
   

I liked that they were plant based, a fun snack but not too sugary.

My 3 yr old loved the berry and beetroot because it was in a pink packet and quickly became nicknamed “pink cake”!

The packaging was engaging and looked like the other soreen bars that he enjoys too.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?
   

As above! Berry and Beetroot

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?
   

Was generally mid afternoon/school run snack as not messy for in the buggy and his older brothers enjoyed them too.

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?
   

Plant based but not full of rubbish ingredients

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?
   

Anything with strawberry in it!

[Monkerina]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

I liked that they were plant-based and comparatively low sugar, plus super convenient to take out and about. My children liked that they thought they were getting cake!

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Neither flavour was a hit, sadly, although the carrot flavour fared better overall.

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?

We used them as a travel snack- so either halfway through a walk in the morning, or to appease younger child in the trike on the school run mid-afternoon, or to temporarily satiate the starving Reception child on the walk home.

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?

Reasonably good for them- preferably contains recognisable fruit or veg, low sugar and salt, reasonably filling but won't put then off a meal, preferably minimally processed

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

Apricots would be lovely

[MissSmith80]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?
   

He didn’t like them at all, in both cases, he put them in his mouth, took a bite and spat them out. I thought that he would enjoy the texture but he doesn’t eat a lot of cake type textured items so perhaps it just wasn’t what he was used to

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?
   

He did spend slightly more time on the carrot and orange

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?
   

I was hoping that he’d like it as a mid afternoon snack as we are often at the park so that with a drink would sustain him for playtime

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?
   

Healthy, low sugar and low fat

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?
   

Butternut squash, banana, apple with kale/spinach to give iron

[sophs29]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

The colourful packaging and the size of the product. We found the actual product tasted a bit chemically.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

My DS liked the orange one more.

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?

Mid morning snack.

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?

That they're healthy and not full of lots of sugars.

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

Maybe strawberry or pineapple, sweeter fruits in general.

[CeriMumsnet]

Thanks so much to everyone who took part in the product test for Soreen's Fruit & Veg-Mmms - we hope you enjoyed it!

The winner of the prize draw is @BlackKittyKat. Congratulations!

[Wowthisisreal]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

He really likes the other bars in the Soreen range so I think the familiarity of the bar and the packaging really appealed to him. He accepted them no question.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

The Carrot and Orange one. He really disliked the Berry one. Every time we gave it to him he had one bite and said "no thank you mummy!" Which is unheard of when it comes to snacks! He hid the Berry one when we tried to give it to him a final time.

1. When would your child eat this product?

Morning or afternoon snack

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?

Low sugar, good nutritional value and mess-free!

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

I have no idea but I think a chocolate and beetroot one might go down well or chocolate and courgette? Strawberry or banana flavour things always go down well too but not sure which veg they would go with!

[Zebrasinpyjamas]

What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms? They liked the orange packet (carrot) flavour but not the beetroot one. I liked that it got some slightly more savoury flavours into them.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour? See above
2. When would your child eat this product? Mid afternoon snack and after school for the older two
3. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child? A variety of flavours, not too many sweeteners and easy to transport for snacks on the go.
4. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range? Not sure

[megjoe1]

1. What did you and your child like most about Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms?

The taste quite sweet.

1. What was your child’s favourite flavour?

Definitely berry and beetroot.

1. When would your child eat this product? Perhaps a mid-morning snack or after lunch for example?

Mid morning or after preschool.

1. What is important to you when buying snacks for your child?

Something they will enjoy but something healthy.

1. What other flavours would you like to see in the Soreen Fruit & Veg-Mmms range?

Pear and pumpkin