I tested all the supermarket panettones – the winner ‘was just the right amount of fruit’ and it’s cheaper than M&amp;S

The sweet cakes come in a signature dome shape and make ideal gifts. But which classic flavour is the tastiest and best value? We rated them out of 10.

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For a budget option, you could do little better than this.

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The bread tasted overly sugary and sweet.

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The bread was light, airy and delicious.

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Tastes good with a tipple or a creamy coffee - delish.

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Good size and shape, had a lovely aroma and looked appetising.

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Has just the right amount of peel and fruit.

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The sweet cakes come in a signature dome shape and make ideal gifts. But which classic flavour is the tastiest and best value? We rated them out of 10.

For a budget option, you could do little better than this.

Sainsbury's Classic Panettone

£4.50. 90p per 100g

Taste: 9/10 Value: 10/10 Overall score: 9/10

The bread tasted overly sugary and sweet.

Tesco Finest Authentic Panettone

750g. £10. £1.33 per 100g

Taste: 4/10 Value: 4/10 Overall score: 4/10

The bread was light, airy and delicious.

Waitrose Christmas Classic Panettone

750g. £12. £1.60 per 100g

Taste: 7/10 Value: 6/10 Overall score: 7/10

Tastes good with a tipple or a creamy coffee - delish.

M&S Classic Panettone

750g. £12. £1.60 per 100g

Taste: 10/10 Value: 7/10 Overall score: 9/10

Good size and shape, had a lovely aroma and looked appetising.

Morrisons The Best Classic Fruit Panettone

750g. £7.50. £1 per 100g

Taste: 10/10 Value: 7/10 Overall score: 9/10

Has just the right amount of peel and fruit.

Aldi Specially Selected Classic Panettone

500g. £3.49. 70p per 100g

Taste: 10/10 Value: 10/10 WINNER Overall score: 10/10