are very popular in the UK, often considered as an essential British snack. In fact, potato crisps are the most popular bagged snacks in the country, with a total of six billion packets getting consumed every year, according to.

Despite the classic brands, all have their own brand of crisps these days - but which crisps are the best? In the quest to find out which is the best brand, a survey conducted by revealed the number one sweet-chilli-flavoured crisps - and the results are shocking. No, it's not Sensations, which is a shocker!

In a blind taste test, a total of 64 people tested sweet chilli crisps from big brands, including Pipers, Tyrrels and Walkers, as well as supermarket own-label products from , and other retailers. The final results were anonymous, and the crisps were given in random order. Therefore, the panel didn't know what brand they were trying each time.

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Sweet chilli crisps usually contain more sugar compared to other flavours, and they have a medium level of salt. All of the sweet chilli crips that got tasted are high in fat. Therefore, it’s recommended to consume them in moderation. A 30g serving provides between 120 to 150 calories.

The results revealed that Tesco’s ‘Thai Inspired’ Sweet Chilli crisps scored the highest results, with 73% for Best Buy and Great Value.

The site explained: “Our panel thought the flavour was superior to other supermarkets' own labels, and more than three-quarters were satisfied with the thickness and crispy texture.” As one of the cheapest products on test, Tesco’s crips are also one of the cheapest picks, costing £1.35 a pack.

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Compared to other brands, Walkers’ famous Sensation Thai Chilli Crisps scored 66% in satisfaction. The tasters said they liked the texture and thickness but didn’t like its appearance, with more than three-quarters finding it “too pale”. Priced at £1.80 for 150g

While Thai chillies are known for their spicy flavour, Thai sweet-chilli-flavoured crisps tend to have a mild to moderate spice level. However, the taste test results show that heat levels vary depending on the brand.

Comparing the different brands, it said: “Most of our panel thought Tyrrell's and Tesco's crisps had just the right spicy kick. However, those from Lidl and Pipers both lost marks because more than three-quarters of tasters thought they lacked heat. If you prefer a milder crisp, these might be a better pick for you.”