#32 - Batchelor's Mild Curry Flavour Super Noodles

• Brand: Batchelor's Super Noodles
• Flavour: Mild Curry
• Cost: £0.60 (part of 5 for £3 deal, normal price is £0.69)
• From: Tesco
• Description: Super Noodles in a tasty mild curry flavour sauce
• Weight: 100g (300g when prepared)
• Allergies: Contains Wheat, Barley, Gluten, Celery, Milk
  
  
               Oh dear...

Originally a Kellog's product Super Noodles have got to be the most popular packaged instant noodles in the UK. I don't have any proof for that but they're everywhere and have been going for as long as I can remember. Now produced by Premier Foods for Batchelor's they're available in a wide variety of flavours, have an 'On the Go' range in a pot and even a Saucy range with extra flavourings.

I've got quite used to just pouring boiling water into a pot but these are packaged so it's off to the hob. You can prepare these in the microwave but I tend not to when there's an alternative method of preparation.

They come in a plastic wrapper (not recyclable) and inside there's the noodles and a sachet full of the flavouring (also not recyclable). There isn't any excess packaging though which is a good thing I suppose. Preparation is simple enough; put the noodles in a pan, add 300ml of water, bring to the boil, reduce heat to a simmer and wait until the liquid has been absorbed which takes about 4 minutes.

“How do they taste?” The answer is a bit bland. The noodles themselves are a bit rubbery even though, as always, I followed the prep guidelines to the letter. The little flecks of parsley floating around seem to be only there for colour as you certainly can't taste them.

“Do they remind me in any way of a mild curry?”  The answer is no. A quick look at the ingredients tells me why. You see any curry is going to include a fair amount of spice, this product contains garlic and turmeric - that's it! That's rubbish!

“How do I feel now I’ve finished it?” The answer is satiated but unflavoured.

Conclusion – The price is good, don't get me wrong, but when you factor in the extra physical labour required to make them, the fact that NONE of the packaging is recyclable and the important fact that they don't taste that great, I'm not impressed.

Also, another look at the ingredients list shows me that they contain Butylated Hydroxyanisole and Propyl Gallate. I have no idea what they are but I'm going to look them up and by the time you get to the Glossary page I'll have an answer waiting for you.

Need 4 Noodle Rating: 3/10