New 'improved' Smash is loaded with dairy :0(

[zoefruitcake]

Since my youth I've had a soft spot for Smash, I even like to eat it dry. Last night my mother popped over with a big tub of it as a treat, so imagine my dismay to find that the 'improved' version has milk in it.

Why do they do this? It was fine as it was. Yesterday afternoon as I left work they were saying on the radio that dairy is now the most common allergy, yet more and more food manufacturers are adding it to their products

[Lan]

Hi Zoe,

I love that as well, so thank you for letting me know. So dairy is the most common allergy? That seems laughable considering how many things contain dairy.

Oh well...

Lan
:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

[goose]

Oh i aint had Smash in years, remember the advert, it was sooo funny.
Sorry for changing the subject:D

[jill]

Just had to go check the tubs in the kitchen as I had some Smash for my tea (with home-made liver, bacon & sausage casserole - yummy). It is ok but will have to keep an eye out for the 'improved stuff' this is not good news! Thanks Zoe

[matt]

they add it as it is cheap and a bulking agent.....

[JaynieB]

Hi - not sure if you've already tried this but I get 'Mr Mash' from our Asda and it is just the same infact i prefer it (especially for the little ones) as it isn't full of salt as Smash is - you can add your own if you prefer then, and definatley dairy free!

Jayne

[Lan]

Well that sounds lovely Jayne. I will definitely have to find the nearest Asda and try that.

Lan.:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

[goose]

I'm gonna say this before Matt does....:lol2: :lol2: .. Smash is a whole lot better when you do your own with potatoes mixed with soya milk to make it creamier. yum

[matt]

nope wasn't going to bother..... you all know what i think of that sort of stuff.:lol2:

[linny]

I prefer potatoes with soya milk and pure marg added BUT Smash ain't 'alf quicker when you're in a rush!!!:lol2: Can't believe they've put milk in it.

[Lou C]

This isn't something I've ever bought, but would have been something handy to take away with us.....must remember next time we go away.

[jill]

I checked the 'Improved Smash' whilst shopping in Morrisons today and it is 15% milk. They did have some packets of the original Smash in so I bought some to stock up with. They also had the Mr Mash and Morrisons own make, both are dairy free.

[bella]

Mash potatoes and add as much vitalite as possible.
Smash is or was easy but i think its vile!
cant beat own mash.

[tigerlily]

...even the big tub? I just had a look and the one I have here doesn't!
However, Eden won't touch Smash with soya milk. We make our own -much nicer! Or buy Tesco's pre-cooked potatoes and just micorwave them and then mash.

I heard that a nut allergy is THE most common allergy - 1 in 70 now.

Vanessa.

[jill]

Yes, even the big tub. I'm going to write to them to see if they are stopping production of the original smash. I don't use it that often but it is so easy and I would just hate to find lumps in proper mash. I think this is about the only convenience food I do use.

[matt]

they recon the best gadget to buy is a potato ricer. bit like an oversized garlic press. guaranteed no lumps in mash.

[goose]

ooo that sounds a good idea, may check that out, not that i mke lumpy mash but i like it creamy, so may be a good investment

[fmgreig]

I agree with Matt my potato ricer is essential.I did get given one by the mother with had changeable discs in the head it was a nightmare the discs kept coming out the one i have now is from ikea and cost £2 which was a lot less than the useless one.It makes creamy mash without the need for extra fat to be added:) :) :)

[bella]

Is Mr Mash asda own product or another make?

[jill]

I've seen Mr Mash in Morrisons aswell so it must be another make and not confined to asda. I did try it a couple of years back but went back to Smash after trying it.

[JaynieB]

Mr Mash isn't an Asda own brand but thats the only place I've even seen it.. it's on the next shelf to the Smash.. I don't think sainsburys own brand mash has milk in either but I haven't tried it..

I just love it for when we go away - I LOVE proper mash the rest of the time.

Jayne

[JaynieB]

ooo naughty Sainsburys - they've changed their instant mash too.. it now contains milk! the ingredients look identical to Smash - wonder whether they make it for them?? so Sainsburys own is a no no too!

Jayne