MORRISONS VEGAN NO PIGS IN BLANKETS £2.50

Cals (per 2 sausages) 79

Fat 3.4g

Sat fat 1.3g

Sugar 1g

Fibre 2.3g

Protein 4.8g

Salt Traces

WHAT’S IN IT?

MUSHROOMS provide much of the ‘meat’ of these sausages, along with powdered peas, coconut milk, palm oil and flour. Each ‘pig’ is wrapped in a rubbery sheath made from protein extracted from peas, more oil, flavourings and sugars.

VERDICT

DESPITE the fact these ‘ pigs’ are mostly made from vegetables, they contain the same calories as a pork and bacon equivalent, and roughly two crisp packets’ worth of saturated fat. This is down to the plant oil and coconut milk – which is far higher in fat than dairy. Although there’s only a quarter of a teaspoon of added sugar, it is unnecessary – the naturally sweet meat equivalent contains none.

TASTE TEST

THE ‘pig’ has a rich, meaty flavour and – with a similar texture to sausage – and could even be mistaken for the real thing. But the ‘blanket’ tastes of.. well, nothing, and lacks the crisp sweetness of bacon.

SWAP OR NOT? NOT.