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basmati rice
Battle of the basmati rice
Basmati is a variety of long, slender-grained aromatic rice that is traditionally from the Indian subcontinent. we selected four Tesco basmati, Dunnes Basmati, Uncle Bens, Tilda, Lidl Basmati
Tesco basmati
99c 1kg
good firm grains, off white – earthy – tastes authentic
Dunnes – basmati
98c 1kg
good firm grains, bit starchy, good pure color, lacks flavor
Uncle bens – basmati
4.99 1 kg
good firm grains, nutty taste, good fluffy grains (not starchy) when separated
Tilda – pure basmati
6.99kg
firm – good rich creamy taste, clean pure taste, fluffy taste. best consistency when cooked
Basmati – Lidl
99c 1kg
starchy – clean taste – good all-round
good value for money
Our Scores
Tilda – pure basmati *****
uncle bens – basmati ***
Tesco basmati **
basmati – Lidl **
Dunnes – basmati **
We do need to talk about packing – its impossible to open and re-seal any of them without spilling some/most/all. The more expensive brands should have better resealable packaging