NAIRN’S ANCIENT GRAIN OATCAKES

200g, £1.40, sainsburys.co.uk Per 100g: Calories, 444; saturated fat, 3.9g; sugar, 1.3g; salt, 1.43g; fibre 8.8g

EXPERT VERDICT: Oatcakes with grains rye, amaranth and quinoa, plus vegetable oils.

Oats are an excellent source of soluble fibre which helps steady blood sugar and lower ‘ bad’ cholesterol levels. Gram for gram these offer about the same amount of protein as eggs.

The grains provide phosphorous and manganese, important for metabolism. Two of these will provide 1.4g fibre — just under 5 per cent of the recommended daily intake.

TASTE: A robust, oaty flavour. 8/10