Roast beef and horseradish is a combination that exists in sandwiches, on plates, in the collective memory of British Sunday lunches. On crisps, it’s ambitious. The horseradish alone could overwhelm everything. The beef could get lost. The balance has to be precise.
Tesco gets it roughly right.
The horseradish announces itself immediately. That distinctive nasal heat, the sharpness that clears sinuses and demands attention. It’s not polite. It’s not subtle. Horseradish doesn’t do subtle, and Tesco hasn’t tried to tame it.
The beef provides grounding. Savoury depth underneath the horseradish fireworks, reminding you this is meant to be a complete flavour rather than just condiment assault. The two elements work together, though horseradish is definitely the dominant partner.
The crinkle cut choice
Ridges hold the bold seasoning well, and this flavour benefits from maximum seasoning. The hand cooked crunch stands up to the intensity. Good format decisions all round.
Not for everyone
If you don’t like horseradish, stay away. This crisp doesn’t pretend horseradish isn’t there. But if you love that nasal heat, that eye-watering sharpness, these deliver with conviction.
