April 7, 2025
HelloFresh vs Marley Spoon: Which food box is best?
We compare two popular meal kit delivery services for price, quality, variety and convenience.
Food and drink
They say you are what you eat – how much do you know about your food and drink?
March 20, 2025
Best hot cross buns we tasted: Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, Bakers Delight and more
We taste-tested supermarket and bakery hot cross buns to find the best for your table this Easter.
February 13, 2025
Not cross buns: Culinary crime or tasty treat?
From nostalgic flavours to iconic Aussie mash-ups, we taste test the Not Cross Buns on the shelves this Easter.
December 3, 2024
The supermarket Christmas ham you should add to your shopping list
In a win for festive budgets, our experts rate some affordable hams as the best. Plus, we reveal the ham to avoid.
Ratings and reviews
Bread, cereal and grains
October 9, 2025
The laziest-ever sourdough recipe for cheap and easy bread
Sourdough doesn’t have to be complicated. This super-simplified method will produce a tasty loaf without the hassle.
August 13, 2025
Muesli bars from Uncle Tobys, Woolworths, Coles and Aldi compared
We rated strawberry yoghurt muesli bars from four brands on taste, price and healthiness to find the best.
March 20, 2025
Best hot cross buns we tasted: Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, Bakers Delight and more
We taste-tested supermarket and bakery hot cross buns to find the best for your table this Easter.
February 13, 2025
Not cross buns: Culinary crime or tasty treat?
From nostalgic flavours to iconic Aussie mash-ups, we taste test the Not Cross Buns on the shelves this Easter.
Dairy
October 8, 2025
Coles and Aldi top vanilla ice cream taste tests
We tested 25 vanilla ice creams from leading brands to find which tasted the best.
November 12, 2024
Cornetto vs Crowns taste test: Does the Aldi dupe taste as good as the original?
The OG ice cream treat costs more than twice as much as Aldi's lookalike version – but does it taste twice as good?
July 31, 2024
The best cheese slices from Aldi, Coles, Woolies, Bega, Cracker Barrel and more
We review supermarket cheddar cheese slices to find the best tasting and healthiest.
October 6, 2023
Homemade vs supermarket ice cream: Which tastes better?
Could our taste testers tell the difference? And is making your own ice cream worth the effort?
Diet foods
May 25, 2018
Weight loss tea – does it work?
Do slimming teas help you lose weight? We look at the evidence.
Drinks
May 13, 2024
How to shop for the best reusable coffee cup
You may have heard of brands like KeepCup, Yeti and Thermos, but there's more to consider than just a name.
March 8, 2024
Do you need a water filter in Australia?
Is your tap water good enough to drink, or should you buy a water filter to get a better quality drop?
March 7, 2024
Which brand of tea bag makes the best tasting cuppa?
Our experts taste test tea from Lipton, Dilmah, T2, Twinings and more, and we also take a look at health benefits.
March 7, 2024
What makes the perfect cup of tea?
We asked experts and average Aussies how they take their tea, and reveal which tea bag earned the top spot in our recent test.
Eating out
April 7, 2025
HelloFresh vs Marley Spoon: Which food box is best?
We compare two popular meal kit delivery services for price, quality, variety and convenience.
October 17, 2024
Meal delivery services compared: HelloFresh, Marley Spoon, Youfoodz, The Dinner Ladies and more
We review popular meal delivery services for ease of ordering, freshness, recipe accuracy and more.
October 16, 2024
How we review meal delivery services
We explain our scoring and methods for assessing food box and prepared meal delivery services.
October 31, 2022
Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Hello Fresh, Pepper Leaf and Everyplate: 5 things we learned when we reviewed food box deliveries
Thinking about a meal delivery or food box service? Here's what CHOICE experts discovered when they put them to the test
Food warnings and safety
December 7, 2023
10 Christmas lunch mistakes and how to avoid them
CHOICE staff reveal their own Christmas food fails, so you can learn from their mistakes.
June 2, 2023
Latest food recalls 2023 from Aldi, Leggo’s, Woolworths and other brands
Details of the latest food products affected, why they're being recalled, who's at risk and what you need to do to stay safe.
September 9, 2021
Reducing waste at home with reusable food covers
The pros and cons of reusable food covers such as beeswax wraps and reusable sandwich bags.
June 4, 2021
How to avoid food poisoning
Contaminated food can be hard to spot, but it helps to know what to look for whether you're at home or eating out.
Groceries
November 20, 2025
The best tinned tomatoes in our taste test
We sampled 18 diced or chopped tomatoes from leading brands to find which tasted best.
September 25, 2025
Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA home brands in fruit pastry bake-off
We baked – and taste-tested – fruit pastries using home-brand ingredients to see which supermarket had the best.
August 6, 2025
Bone broths and stocks compared
We compare 17 products from brands including Campbells, Maggie Beer, Matt Moran, Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.
June 25, 2025
How to make the best pumpkin soup
We made soup with ingredients from Woolies, Coles, IGA and Aldi. CHOICE taste-testers picked the yummiest one.
Meat, fish and eggs
April 24, 2025
Australia votes: The best democracy sausage
We taste tested budget bangers from Coles, Woolies and Aldi. Which sausage was elected as the favourite?
December 3, 2024
How to buy the best supermarket Christmas ham
Our experts reveal the best tasting hams from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA.
December 3, 2024
The supermarket Christmas ham you should add to your shopping list
In a win for festive budgets, our experts rate some affordable hams as the best. Plus, we reveal the ham to avoid.
June 5, 2024
Which brand makes the tastiest and healthiest supermarket chicken nuggets?
We taste-test chicken nuggets from Woolworths, Coles, Steggles, Ingham's and more to find the best.
Nutrition
February 20, 2023
What is the Health Star Rating system?
We look at how the ratings are applied and how they can help Australians make healthier choices.
August 10, 2022
Are nootropic drinks a brain-enhancing elixir?
We investigate whether these on-trend drinks can really improve your brain function.
November 5, 2021
5 things you didn’t know about added sugar
Are you being duped by shonky sugary products?
March 16, 2021
Does a ‘clean label’ mean better food?
There are few ingredients, and you recognise all of them, but you might not be getting the whole story.
Nuts and oils
August 25, 2022
Aldi vs Woolworths vs Coles: The cheapest and best peanut butters
Get the best spread for your dough – while paying peanuts.
August 24, 2022
How to buy the best peanut butter
Your guide to choosing peanut butter products that are tastiest, healthiest, 100% Australian or best value for money.
January 24, 2022
Is avocado oil good for you?
Australians have a love affair with avocados, but does the fruit's oil deliver the same dietary goodness?
December 20, 2021
How to buy the best cooking oil
Frying, baking or dressing a salad – find the right oil for the job.
Sweets
July 16, 2025
The best cheap milk chocolate from our taste test
Here's the bargain blocks that beat some more expensive brands, delivering more deliciousness for your dollar.
July 9, 2025
The best milk chocolate blocks we tasted: Cadbury, Lindt, Aldi and more
Looking for the tastiest milk chocolate? The cheapest? Dairy-free? We've got you covered.
March 15, 2024
How to buy ethical chocolate Easter eggs
Navigating labels isn't easy. Here's your guide to buying certified Easter eggs.
November 14, 2023
Which budget supermarket fruit mince pie tastes best?
We taste tested budget festive offerings from Coles, Woolworths and Aldi. Here's what we found.
