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To enjoy this liquid’s health benefits, it has to be drinkable

Weighing up taste and price against sustainability ratings, I put supermarket selections to the test

Our taste tester in residence reveals the best premium products from across British supermarkets

Branch out from lemon and sugar and enjoy rhubarb and blood orange, chocolate and marshmallow, and even kale and chilli

Revived leaves and homemade blends are your saviours in the face of supply issues. And then there’s always sparkling…

We try 25 jars of peanut butter in search of the best brand to slather on toast

A recent study shows that supermarket own-brand cereals are not only cheaper but also healthier than the big brands. Our expert weighs in

It isn’t always easy to distinguish between unhealthy foods and those that will nourish us, but you can learn to be supermarket savvy

Control your spending, shift pounds and still eat well with this thrifty, tasty seven-day menu

It’s expensive to make and oh-so-easy to buy – but the jarred stuff can end up being too salty and a little soapy

Britain squares up against Australia in the battle of the sandwich bars, but own-label imitations win out

A British-made gouda has been created to enjoy with – and in – a black americano or espresso. I put it to the test

One supermarket staple beats the rest with its nicely defined layers and chunky, meaty sauce

‘The overcooked flavour of school ratatouille’ is how our taster described the filling of one supermarket’s offering

Plenty of supermarket gelatos are now stuffed with emulsifiers – but, as our tester found, the most natural really do taste the best

The secret to a winning berry? A delicate, juicy bite and a perfumed aroma, according to our expert

Can any readymade options even hope to compete with the real Mexican deal? Our expert tries 16 varieties to find out

Smaller, multi-purpose cookers can bake, roast, grill, toast, steam and air fry – but how do they fare when you’re feeding a crowd?

From oranges in red net bags to noisy packaging, these are the psychological hacks that brands use to maximise their sales

Barbecue fan Xanthe Clay tested the best charcoal BBQs for grilling in the garden this summer. Sunny days forecast? Read this first