A nifty British biscuit whatever it’s guise, it’s no wonder certain digestive brands are among the best-selling biscuits in the UK. I went into this thinking that the original products were inevitably going to be the nicest - after all, they're tried and tested, with some of them popular around the world and they are unlikely to have cut as many corners as Lidl to keep the costs down. So, next time you're in Lidl, maybe consider swapping your Oreos for a Neo - I know I certainly will. Finally, I went for Tesco's own Malted Milk biscuits (45p) vs Lidl's Tower Gate Malted Milk Biscuits (29p) - both similar size.

Since opening its first UK store more than 25 years ago, Lidl has become famous for a number of things, including its much-loved bakery, its weird and wonderful middle aisle and, of course, its bargain prices. We tested 'value' own-brand Digestive biscuits - they’re a classic! - from Tesco, Aldi and Lidl to see if it's really worth switching to save money. Here’s what we thought: Tesco Digestive BiscuitsThey're almost indistinguishable from the outside, but the Magnum a lot more chocolaty (Image: WalesOnline) I tried Marks and Spencer Percy Pig pancakes ahead of Pancake Day and felt like I was at a children’s birthday party' Not surprising when you think that a biscuit recipe is: Take butter, sugar and flour, mix together and bake!

While the taste was pleasing and familiar, I was disappointed in not being able to enjoy the Digestive biscuits properly. I love digestive biscuits and particularly enjoy dunking them in my cup of coffee. Aldi’s Belmont Digestives have been my go-to for a while, as to me they taste just like the market leader but are a fraction of the price. However, many lookalike items are still on offer, with Neo biscuits, Malt Wheaties and Snaktastic crisps available on the shelves alongside Oreos, Shreddies and Pringles. But while there's certainly very little difference in appearance, how would they fare against each other in a taste test? I headed down to Lidl in Cathays, Cardiff, to fill my basket and find out for myself.As I said, these are biscuits, you can’t expect them to be “good for you” or “healthy” by any stretch of the imagination… but, for the record, one digestive biscuit contains: A consistently top contender in the age-old biscuit dunking debate, the plain digestive is a versatile option - often paired with not just a cup of tea but also cheese or chutney. If you fancy a real treat, I'd recommend splashing out for a Magnum or two - but it's worth knowing that there's a cheaper alternative that's just as indulgent on the shelf below.