Malt Loaf (Soreen Fruity Malt Loaf)

Member Name: Midrange

Product:	Soreen Fruity Malt Loaf
Date:	05/04/09 (21 review reads)
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Advantages: Tasty, fruity and a lovely consistency

Disadvantages: Very difficult to slice well

Allow me to summarise the advantages quickly, then discuss the disadvantages and possible solutions in depth. Soreen Malt Loaf is a delicious, rich, fruit based cake product, that satisfies and reminds me of eating delicious glue.

The disadvantages of this, and indeed any Malt Loaf, are clearly the gluey consistency. This is probably a result of the high sugar content. The gluey consistency may be satisfying in the mouth but it really isn't that easy to cut the stuff. I strongly recommend using a serrated knife to slice off chunks from the Malt Loaf. The loaf compresses so easily - it requires some level of skill to make a "slice". Be gentle with it and don't get annoyed when it sticks to the blade.

Another disappointing thing about Soreen's Malt Loaf is the price. A tiny loaf costs an extortinate 70p or so. You can also buy a pre-sliced product which costs a riduclous 20p more. Ok - it's hard to cut, but invest in a decent knife rather than paying for Soreen to cut it for you! Cheaper alternative can be found, but I always feel they lack the fruity richness of Soreen's product... they end up tasting of saw dust basically. Much in the same way that value Jaffa Cakes are slightly dry and dusty in consistency, a value Malt Loaf just won't deliver.

Summary: Rich Fruity Half-Cake Half-Bread Gluey Delight