I tried chocolate digestives from Lidl, Aldi and McVitie's - 99p one is my winner

I compared McVitie's chocolate digestives to versions from Aldi and Lidl, and a cheap version won. Like many people in the UK, I love a chocolate digestive, especially with a cup of tea. They are a simple yet delicious biscuit that has proven popular over generations, featuring rich chocolate and an oaty biscuit base that is perfect for dunking in a hot drink or enjoyed on its own. Plus, you can buy large packs of the beloved biscuit relatively cheaply.

McVitie's is by far the most well-known name in the chocolate digestives game. However, major supermarkets have their own versions, each varying in size, flavour and price. I decided to compare McVitie's chocolate digestives to versions from the UK's cheapest supermarkets, Aldi and Lidl, and I was delighted with the results. I analysed each based on both flavour and texture, and it was pretty clear who my winner was in the end.

3. Aldi Belmont Milk Chocolate Digestives

Price: £1.09 (300g)

For a little over a pound, Aldi's milk chocolate digestives are not a bad buy in the slightest. However, they were beaten by the other two in this taste test. I felt that the biscuit was a bit too buttery rather than oaty, and it felt a bit sickly to eat.

Overall, I'd be happy to buy them again, but not in a rush. Considering they weren't the cheapest in the test, I'd more likely leave them on the shelf at Aldi, preferably picking up chocolate digestives from another store.

2. McVitie's Chocolate Digestives

Price: £1.85 (266g)

Now, onto the classic. There is no denying that McVitie's is the king of chocolate digestives in terms of reputation. However, it only ranks second on my list. Don't get me wrong, these biscuits are delicious.

The trademark McVitie's chocolate digestives taste hot straight away, with rich chocolate and a crumply biscuit. However, at £1.85, it's quite a price to pay for a pack that is smaller than the other two.

1. Lidl Tower Gate Milk Chocolate Digestives

Price: 99p (300g)

Lidl has to be my winner, and there are three reasons for this. Firstly, these biscuits are considerably thicker than the others, making them more of a substantial bite. However, there is also enough chocolate to balance this out. For this reason, it just felt more indulgent.

Meanwhile, the biscuit is a lot more oaty, giving it a firmness that makes it better for dunking in tea. And lastly, the pack, at 300g, was the cheapest at 99p.

Considering all of these factors, Lidl had to be my winner in my taste test of milk chocolate digestive biscuits.