When it comes to baked beans, Mirror readers know which side their toast is buttered - and they want it slathered in a particular brand which may surprise you.
After a blind taste test by consumer group Which? saw Asda Baked Beans crowned King of the Bean, we thought it'd be fun to see which one was YOUR favourite.
And Branston Baked Beans really got the wind in your sails, with 264 of you voting them the winner.
Readers Neganusa and Hotter both posted: "Branston beans are the best", with the former saying they "have a lot more taste."
Well bean-ten into second place was Aldi Corale Baked Beans with 91 votes.
The classic Heinz Baked Beans could only manage third with 61 votes.
How Mirror readers voted:
1. Branston Baked Beans - 264
2. Aldi Corale Baked Beans - 91
3. Heinz Baked Beans - 61
4. Asda Baked Beans - 47
5. Lidl Newgate Baked Beans - 46
6. Tesco Baked Beans In Tomato Sauce - 33
7. Sainsbury's Baked Beans In Tomato Sauce - 32
8. M&S Baked Beans - 28
9. Waitrose Essential Baked Beans In Tomato Sauce - 20
10. Morrisons Baked Beans - 14
11. Co-op Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce - 12
12. HP Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato Sauce - 11
Other - 17
'Asda’s own-brand baked beans were a cut above all the rest for flavour'
Our poll follows the result of a blind taste by Which? earlier this month.
The consumer group 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.
Top was Asda Baked Beans, which cost 50p for a 410g can, and got a score of 77%.
“Asda’s own-brand baked beans were a cut above all the rest for flavour,” said Which?
“Three-quarters of our tasters thought they had the perfect tomatoey taste.
“They were also some of the best rated beans for colour and sweetness.”
Next was discounter Aldi’s Corale Baked Beans, with a score of 75% and 45p for a 420g tin, with Branston Baked Beans in third with 74% - 90p for 410g tin (£2.20 per kg).
Reena Sewraz, Which? Retail Editor, said: “Our latest taste tests reveal that supermarket own-label baked beans have beaten the established brands including Heinz, and the great news for shoppers is that the winning products cost less than half the price compared to the offerings from some rivals.
“Many households are looking for ways to cut their spending due to the ongoing cost of living crisis.
“Opting for supermarket own-label groceries is not only a great way to save money, but you often get tastier products as well.”
Which's top ten
1. Asda Baked Beans
2. Aldi Corale Baked Beans
3. Branston Baked Beans
=4. Co-op Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
=4. M&S Baked Beans
=4. Sainsbury’s Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
7. Lidl Newgate Baked Beans
=8. Heinz Baked Beans
=8. Morrisons Baked Beans
=8. Tesco Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
=8. Waitrose Essential Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
12. HP Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato Sauce
The story attracted quite a few comments from our readers, who proved to be quite the bean connoiseurs.
Gaelforce: "Branston and Co-Op for me."
Banshee: "Sainsbury's beans are good."
Eriq: "I don’t buy Heinz products at all these days, haven’t for years. The prices don’t make them any better than other brands. Try a few cheaper brands until you find one you like."
Maryed: "Marks & Spencer beans cost 50p and taste great."
CEB999: "Love Heinz, don’t care how much it costs!"
Sugar45: "Don't eat beans very often, maybe have beans on toast once a month - so we buy Aldi ones. Taste fine."
Skittles: "Aldi's are the best".
Gem4: "Waitrose Essential are quite good, and you get a bit more beans for your buck. Fried onions a bit of black pepper, add it to the beans and simmer for five minutes. Brilliant."
2Honest: "The best is what you like. Will stick with the Tesco lower sugar ones I buy. Good price and not full of sugar."
