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Tapas al Minuto consists of 12 meat tapas available to eat hot or cold. They can be reheated in the microwave in one minute.
Rachael Hubbard, lawyer, 36, LONDON
I tried a variety which included spicy choricitos, pork, chicken and turkey kebabs and black pudding with rice.
I was dubious about the cooking instructions - one minute in the microwave and then ‘peel back the film and serve’. I thought I would scald myself with the steam but there was not so much as a burnt thumb and the film peeled back easily.
The chorizo were very tasty. All the kebabs, however, were disappointing. The pork ones were slightly gristly and the chicken and turkey were a little too watery.
Having said that, my favourite was the slices of Spanish black pudding with rice which I will definitely buy in the future.
Score: 19/25
Total score:41/50
valerie aston, buying controller, proudfoot
Initial thoughts on the packaging was that it had a typical Spanish feel, with a window to see exactly what is inside.
Ingredients and cooking instructions on some of the packs were totally in Spanish, which was a little worrying. Cooking is simple enough, though, just pop in the microwave for a minute.
On tasting, the product is excellent - premium quality with plenty of flavours.
These would be excellent as a snack at any time or used as party foods.
Good, tempting packaging and product should ensure this is a hit, although I am not sure which stores would be able to take all the range.
Score: 22/25
Product: Tapas al minuto Company: Minster Fine Foods
Price: £1.49 per 80g packconsumer’s verdict
buyer’s verdict
Tapas al Minuto consists of 12 meat tapas available to eat hot or cold. They can be reheated in the microwave in one minute.
Rachael Hubbard, lawyer, 36, LONDON
I tried a variety which included spicy choricitos, pork, chicken and turkey kebabs and black pudding with rice.
I was dubious about the cooking instructions - one minute in the microwave and then ‘peel back the film and serve’. I thought I would scald myself with the steam but there was not so much as a burnt thumb and the film peeled back easily.
The chorizo were very tasty. All the kebabs, however, were disappointing. The pork ones were slightly gristly and the chicken and turkey were a little too watery.
Having said that, my favourite was the slices of Spanish black pudding with rice which I will definitely buy in the future.
Score: 19/25
Total score:41/50
valerie aston, buying controller, proudfoot
Initial thoughts on the packaging was that it had a typical Spanish feel, with a window to see exactly what is inside.
Ingredients and cooking instructions on some of the packs were totally in Spanish, which was a little worrying. Cooking is simple enough, though, just pop in the microwave for a minute.
On tasting, the product is excellent - premium quality with plenty of flavours.
These would be excellent as a snack at any time or used as party foods.
Good, tempting packaging and product should ensure this is a hit, although I am not sure which stores would be able to take all the range.
Score: 22/25
Product: Tapas al minuto Company: Minster Fine Foods
Price: £1.49 per 80g packconsumer’s verdict
buyer’s verdict
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