Heinz Beans beaten by 50p own-brand supermarket tin as Which? compares ASDA, Tesco, M&S, Aldi and Morrisons

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A 50p tin of supermarket beans have been rated 'better than Heinz' in an official taste test. Consumer experts Which? compared beans from supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Co-Op, Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury's to see which tasted the best compared to the leading brand.

Budget retailers Aldi and Lidl both missed out on the top spot. 'Posh' supermarkets M&S and Waitrose also failed to secure the number one placing in the rankings.

Instead, mid-range supermarket was crowned superior. Its 50p own-brand beans beat all rivals to the top spot, having been approved by three quarters of the panel. READ MORE: 52-year old Amanda Holden fans ask 'where are your pants?' as she poses amid ITV BGT 'feud' rumours Which?

gathered a panel of regular baked bean eaters to rate each product for taste, texture, aroma and appearance. Panellists didn’t know which brand they were trying, and were in a private booth so they could not confer.