Are soreen bars / malt loafs that healthy?
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@SilkysausageSilkysausage wrote: »Oh dear, I'm not talking about coffee and frozen peas. Most British people will know what I mean by processed food.
I'm British and haven't got a clue what you mean by it.
I would call the soy milk and whey protein that you eat processed foods - wouldn't you?
They don't occur in nature, are very clearly processed and come in packages.
Are they "full of crap" too?
(PS - not saying they are at all unhealthy or bad choices but I simply don't understand your definition.)
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Silkysausage wrote: »
Nerves have been hit, no need to get all het up. Eat what you like OP...
Your nerves? Because you're unable to tell us what "crap" is in the food?3 -
Because this thread amused me, I'll pop out of my lurking to say that Soreen malt loaf is available on Amazon (and it's Prime eligible too).
I've been inspired to try this.... anyone who has eaten it care to give a description to a hopeless American who is having a hard time imagining what it tastes like?
ETA: "deliciously squidgy energy"
Fellow lurker and also a lover of the deliciousness that is malt loaf. It is very dense, dark and sticky (actual sticking-to-the-teeth sticky) and is studded with raisins. Tastes like you'd expect a dark, sticky fruit cake to taste! When sliced it compresses beneath the knife, and it absolutely HAS to have a layer of butter almost as thick as the slice itself. Tea to wash it down is optional - well, not if you're a Brit like me, obviously
- other beverages can accompany it if you wish. I would recommend that you don't delay and give Amazon your hard-earned as soon as possible..
Or you could make your own : https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1411653/sticky-malt-loaves
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Because this thread amused me, I'll pop out of my lurking to say that Soreen malt loaf is available on Amazon (and it's Prime eligible too). I've been inspired to try this.... anyone who has eaten it care to give a description to a hopeless American who is having a hard time imagining what it tastes like?
ETA: "deliciously squidgy energy"
Fellow lurker and also a lover of the deliciousness that is malt loaf. It is very dense, dark and sticky (actual sticking-to-the-teeth sticky) and is studded with raisins. Tastes like you'd expect a dark, sticky fruit cake to taste! When sliced it compresses beneath the knife, and it absolutely HAS to have a layer of butter almost as thick as the slice itself. Tea to wash it down is optional - well, not if you're a Brit like me, obviously - other beverages can accompany it if you wish. I would recommend that you don't delay and give Amazon your hard-earned as soon as possible..
Or you could make your own : https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1411653/sticky-malt-loaves
Wonderful, thanks for the recipe too! Sounds tasty... 0 -
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I'm going to say they're not healthy, because I bought a pack of lunchbox loaves, and ate them all in one sitting. Clearly some witchcraft at work here!2
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suzannesimmons3 wrote: »Try it toasted. .....
You've reminded me, they do a toasting teacake type thing now and it is ridiculously good.0 -
How did we go this entire thread without any pictures? I don't even know what this thing is, only that i want it.1 -
So anyone wanna do a 7 day malt loaf fast?
Simultaneously YES and also hugely no...
We had it at home at the weekend when I was a kid. Toasted. Buttered. Amazeballs.
Then I went to university and took up rowing. It turns out that basically 90% of rowing in the UK is fuelled exclusively by malt loaf. We had so much of it one year on training camp that we literally built a fort out of it. I kind of ODd on it, although I have very happy memories of the banana one although that might have been more to do with winning a race that day than eating the banana Soreen.
I did pick a little bar up in Sainsbury's last night because it fit my macros. I was disappointed. It was better in my head.
But if I can do toasted buttered malt loaf then I might compromise on a 3 day "fast" (cause I'm SURE the digestive results will be the polar opposite thereof...)
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We get Sunblest Veda here in Northern Ireland, its just like bread only with malt in it. Its moist and delicious. One slice is 104 cals (depends of course on how thick/thin you cut it!) - and I just have to say its much better than the Soreen one, just so you guys know what you are potentially missing out on
Its lovely with lemon curd or marmalade on I enjoy a slice most days at work for my mid morning snack..yum! 1 -
rainbowbow wrote: »
How did we go this entire thread without any pictures? I don't even know what this thing is, only that i want it.
I was going to take a picture of mine but I forgot and ate it.4 -
So anyone wanna do a 7 day malt loaf fast?
Simultaneously YES and also hugely no...
We had it at home at the weekend when I was a kid. Toasted. Buttered. Amazeballs.
Then I went to university and took up rowing. It turns out that basically 90% of rowing in the UK is fuelled exclusively by malt loaf. We had so much of it one year on training camp that we literally built a fort out of it. I kind of ODd on it, although I have very happy memories of the banana one although that might have been more to do with winning a race that day than eating the banana Soreen.
I did pick a little bar up in Sainsbury's last night because it fit my macros. I was disappointed. It was better in my head.
But if I can do toasted buttered malt loaf then I might compromise on a 3 day "fast" (cause I'm SURE the digestive results will be the polar opposite thereof...)
The lunchbox loaves aren't a patch on the full size original.2 -
Used to have this as a part of our Sunday tea along with sardines on toast or banana sandwiches. Good memories. I still love malt loaf but very rarely eat it as nothing but a good hunk with a lot of butter will suffice.0
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I'm a Brit in Southern California, I bet I could find some variation at Cost Plus... though I paid $10 for a crappy little box of Quality Street this week and am still mad about that.0
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MelanieCN77 wrote: »I'm a Brit in Southern California, I bet I could find some variation at Cost Plus... though I paid $10 for a crappy little box of Quality Street this week and am still mad about that.
I bought a jar of Quality Street which was supposed to be for Christmas. Yeah, that didn't happen. They were all gone before Halloween. The Cadbury's Chocolate Oranges are still intact (for the moment).
(I'm a Brit in Massachusetts).0 -
suzannesimmons3 wrote: »BruinsGal_91 wrote: »MelanieCN77 wrote: »I'm a Brit in Southern California, I bet I could find some variation at Cost Plus... though I paid $10 for a crappy little box of Quality Street this week and am still mad about that.
I bought a jar of Quality Street which was supposed to be for Christmas. Yeah, that didn't happen. They were all gone before Halloween. The Cadbury's Chocolate Oranges are still intact (for the moment).
(I'm a Brit in Massachusetts).
is it not terry's chocolate oranges?
Oh gawd, blame it on senility. Yes, they're Terry's chocolate oranges. Sigh.0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »
How did we go this entire thread without any pictures? I don't even know what this thing is, only that i want it.
It's LOW FAT!!!
I'm sold. Placing my order.....0
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