A SUPERMARKET own-brand cheese has been crowned better than Cathedral City.
All the cheddars on test were and rated by a panel of 76 people.
The had no idea what they were trying as they tried the cheeses in different orders.
Each taster had a private booth so they couldn't compare notes with anyone else.
The survey, conducted by Which?, put Davidstow and Pilgrims Choice against supermarket offerings from , , , M&S and more.
Flavour, aroma, appearance and texture were all assessed but one cheddar came out top.
This cheese scored highest for flavour and is about average price-wise at £4 for 350g (£1.14 per 100g).
Tesco's Finest Mature English Cheddar Cheese earned a satisfaction score of 78 per cent.
Testers “loved the look of this cheese” and rated it highly for its “firm, smooth texture.”
Which? added: “Most also thought its salt level and strength of flavour were just right.
“People found it pleasingly crumbly and creamy, too.”
In second place, with a satisfaction score of 75 per cent, was Davidstow Classic Cheddar.
Although this cheddar was “well received” by the panel, it didn't quite match the top scorer on aroma, Which? revealed.
It added: “Tasters enjoyed its strength of flavour, and many loved its pleasant crumbly texture, saltiness, creaminess and firmness.”
This cheddar is also on the pricier side at £4.75 for 350g (£1.36 per 100g).
It can be bought from stores such as Amazon, , , Sainsbury's and Tesco.
Meanwhile in third place, M&S Cornish Cove Mature Cheddar Cheese earned a score of 73 per cent.
Which? said: “This cheddar from M&S is a good all-rounder and proved popular with our tasting panel.
“The majority of our tasters said the salt level was just right, and they were also impressed by the smooth, firm texture.
“Its flavour and crumbliness satisfied most tasters, too.”
This cheddar is priced at £4.25 for 350g (£1.21 per 100g).
Shockingly, budget option Aldi disappointed the tasters and cheddar “lacked oomph”, coming bottom of the pile.
Is cheddar healthy?
Cheddar is nutritious in moderation. It has high protein, and it’s a good source of minerals, such as iodine and phosphorus, as well as vitamins B2, B5 and B12.
On the other hand, it’s also high in saturated fat and salt. Therefore, it’s recommended to consume it in moderation.
