Co-op’s Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (49p for a 400g tin) weren’t far behind, scoring a respectable 74%. Seven out of 10 ...

The nation's favourite baked beans have been named by shoppers in a blind taste test - and Heinz does not take the first, second, or even third spot.

Originally marketed as a luxury item, baked beans are now loved across the UK – and beyond. While the classic recipe features haricot beans in a rich tomato sauce, Heinz has released numerous styles ...

The texture of the tomato sauce was considered top-notch – not too ... under a third thought they looked a bit too intensely orange. Heinz and Waitrose were the next most-liked baked beans in our test ...

A bargain supermarket's own-label baked beans have been named as the best tasting ahead of established and pricier brands like Heinz for the ... approved of the sauce too. That all-important ...

Baked beans ... "While Americans tend to favour barbecue-style beans with a sweeter, smokier flavour, Brits have fully embraced the savoury tomato sauce version, turning it into a household ...

The Heinz factory ... The beans are shipped from North America and rehydrated once they arrive at the factory. They are blended with a secret mixture of spices and tomato sauce.