Are Skinny Food Co Products Worth It?

Try some food, give it a review and rate it? Oh go on then!

Now as someone who has had their weight fluctuate up and down for pretty much all of my life, I am always up for a little better for you swap. So when Skinny Food Co sent me some items from their range, I was happy to oblige!

Who Are Skinny Food Co?

Now first things first, the name Skinny Food Co – under their ‘about us’ it says the following:

When we say Skinny, we’re talking about our food. Skinny because of the sugar we take away. Skinny because of the calories we reduce down to virtually zero. That’s the only Skinny we care about.

I will be honest when I see these products I assume low fat or a diet version of something else to compare it with. The company came about from having diabetic family members and looking how to find favourite foods that they could still eat with less sugar. It does, however, also state on the website:

Making sure we’re uncompromisingly low calorie.

So whilst less sugar they are implying low calorie/low fat. And less sugar does not mean not having lots of added sweetener.

What Is Being Reviewed?

The items sent to me were:

• Ketchup
• Garlic Mayo
• Wraps
• Hazelnut Spread
• Protein Bars

I should caveat that I was not sent these products to compare with others, but it is hard not to do just that.

I would also note that a lot of the products on their website are also vegan (over 80% of all products are vegan), gluten free, dairy free, low calorie and high protein so could be ideal for those with certain food intolerances.

My Honest Opinion

If you have read my reviews before you will know I am honest – what is the point of a review if there is no honesty? I, like you, have seen many post from people about the products from this company. Most are influencers and I am often more sceptical when you see review after review after review that is all positive. I am not saying it is not possible, but we are all individual and have different tastes and opinions. That being said my review is mine and so you may well taste these yourselves and think what are you on about Lisa these are delicious – and if you do then great. Each to their own!

I would also not that I have not been under a rock and am aware of the previous Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) complaints about Not Guilty Food Co (who trade as Skinny Food Co) including removal of customer reviews and debate on nutritional information on social media posts) but I did not take this into consideration when forming my own view.

• Ketchup – this was always going to be a tough call. Can you beat Heinz? In my opinion, no. But I gave it a go. Unfortunately it was not for me, neither the taste nor the consistency (very watery) was just right.
• Garlic Mayo – just no. Less sugar sure but it was sweetened to death and so synthetic tasting. Garlic mayo is not something that should generally be sweet. Also far too runny – consistency of the sauce definitely needs some work.
• Wraps – not much to say about this but they were more dense than normal wraps and mine split easily when I did wrap them (I had a tuna salad filling in case that makes a difference).
• Hazelnut Spread – this is actually not bad at all. Again can definitely taste the sweetener but tasted ok.
• Protein Bars – I received 6 different flavours and they were quite nice, however, for price and taste there is another brand I would buy over these.

Conclusion

I went through all the nutrition labels for all products and honestly the difference in calories etc is pretty negligible. Across the board. And you will pay more for these products too – taking prices from the Skinny Food Co versus comparable items from Tesco, it would cost just under £12 more from Skinny Food Co.

My husband uses the syrup in his coffee and is a huge fan – I don’t drink coffee (I know shock horror) so I cannot comment on that.

In summary eat what you want, when you want, in moderation.

Product was gifted but all opinions are my own.