I tested all the weird Christmas food – a bargain mulled wine ‘tastes like medicine’ but I’ll stock up on new mince pies

There is no shortage of weird and wonderful festive foods on offer in the supermarkets this Christmas but is it worth splashing your cash on? Here's our verdict

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NIBBLES Lidl Deluxe Lobster Cocktail Crisps £1.15 For 150g

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NIBBLES Tesco Sticky Toffee Cheddar Truckle £1.10 for 100g

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THE MAIN EVENT Iceland Luxury Sprouts Wrapped in Bacon £4 for 200g

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DESSERT Morrisons The Best Cherry Bakewell Mince Pies £2.50 for 4

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DESSERT Tesco Finest Black Forest Christmas Pudding £12 for 800g

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DRINKS Aldi Mince Pie & Jamaican Rum Flavour Mulled Wine £2.89 for 75cl

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