Sainsbury's Danish Raisin Whirls

Description: Manufacturer: Sainsbury's / Type: Cake

Newest Review: ... through plastic tray. They are quite large about 4-5 inches diameter at a guess but I didn't measure them! The pastry itself ... more

... is not very flavourful and slightly greasy but a nice texture - quite crisp on the outside with a slightly more chewy interior. I would have welcomed a spicy addition like cinnamon but the only real flavour comes from quite a generous portion of large raisins which are scattered throughout. The difference in texture between the pastry and the raisins makes for an interesting mix. If it had stopped there or maybe with just a little sprinkling of sugar to finish things off, I might have quite enjoyed them. When I have s...more

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Sainsbury's Danish Raisin Whirls: Sugar, No Spice and Too Sweet to be Nice! (1146 words)
by - written on 26/02/09 (Very useful, 177 readings)
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When I suggested this product for a review, I was just keen to let it be known that Sainsbury's have these on offer until 3rd March 2009 at two packs (i.e. four pastries) for £1 instead of £1.78. I hadn't even tasted them at that point but it looked like quite a little bargain when I placed my order! However as the review progressed and I tried to check out the details and credentials of these Danish Raisin Whirls, I found almost a complete lack of information. Therefore the review rapidly developed into something of a crusade! But back to basics! Most people will be familiar with such Danish patisserie products made of a sweet pastry similar to puff pastry ... Read the complete review