Australian supermarket tinned tomatoes taste test: the results ‘end my long-term relationship...

A2168 words1:04News Report American AccentPublished May 26, 2026 · Updated May 26, 2026

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Food writer Nicholas Jordan did a big taste test in Australia.

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He wanted to find the best tinned tomatoes from supermarkets.

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He tested more than 26 different products.

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Many people use tinned tomatoes every week for cooking.

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Jordan and five other people did a blind test.

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A blind test means you do not see the brand name.

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They tasted each product two times.

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First, they tried the tomatoes plain but warm.

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Then, they cooked the tomatoes into a simple sauce.

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The sauce was very simple.

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They used olive oil, garlic, salt, and oregano leaves.

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Every sauce had the same amount of each ingredient.

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This made the product comparison fair for all 26 tins.

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Jordan said this was the hardest taste test he ever did.

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Most products were similar in quality and flavor.

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It was difficult to find a clear winner.

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But the results surprised him.

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He said the results will end his long relationship with the brand Mutti.

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Some cheaper supermarket brands had better flavor than expensive ones.