M&S divides consumers with new ‘to not be missed’ £2.80 sandwich | EUROtoday

M&S has sparked debate amongst consumers with its newest “not to be missed” sandwich that includes an unconventional twist.

The high-street favorite has boldly launched the Strawberry and Creme sandwich, full of succulent strawberries and lavish whipped cream cheese, all encased between slices of subtly sweetened bread.

Debuting the creative snack on Wednesday (June 25), M&S drew inspiration from Japan’s pleasant “sweet sandos”—fruity concoctions which have grow to be a sensation in London’s stylish Japanese bakeries.

In an announcement, Ma&S shared, “Inspired by the Japanese sweet sandos, recently spotted popping up in London’s trendiest Japanese patisseries, our product developers have long dreamed of creating a dessert sandwich.”

Their announcement continued: “With our exclusive Red Diamond Strawberries at their juiciest best, the time has finally come to create the ultimate strawberries and creme experience.”, reviews the Manchester Evening News.

Elaborating on its versatility, the grocery store declared: “From alfresco lunches, afternoon tea at home, summer picnics, courtside snack breaks or a sweet afternoon pick me up, the Red Diamond Strawberries and Creme Sandwich is your go-to summer indulgence, wherever, whenever.”

Despite M&S’s assured promotion, the modern providing has acquired blended evaluations from shoppers.

On the social media group Bargain Lovers and Deals, Debbie Lyle expressed reluctance: “I’ll pass on that. In cake maybe, but not bread.”

Another unconvinced buyer, Tanya Campbell-Gillies, mentioned: “Gross. Surely it will make the bread soggy.”

Adding to the dissenters, Um Ahmad Hussain commented: “It looks nice but I don’t think it will taste nice.”

Other clients have additionally been fast to query the sandwich, with some suggesting that there are higher options to make use of for the snack than bread.

Shopper Marguerita Bryan commented: “Between slices of Victoria sponge would be better, not bread!” Another, Tel Rose, chimed in: “Should have been sandwiched in between two scone like pieces in the shape of bread.However, while some shoppers say they will be avoiding the fruit-filled sandwich, others say they are eager to try the limited edition item.Reacting to MandS’s Instagram post, blogger Vickie Neave exclaimed: “Whaaaaattttt!!!! I’ve not obtained time to be chasing round after this.”

Another blogger, Faye Gooding, enthused: “Oh my, this seems to be unimaginable.”

M&S have a robust historical past of sandwich making, with the shop first promoting freshly made sandwiches within the Nineteen Twenties earlier than increasing with pre-packed sandwiches within the Eighties. The retailer has since bought 4 billion sandwiches to this point.

The restricted version Red Diamond Strawberry and Creme sandwich may be present in MandS meals halls for £2.80.