Shoppers are filling their baskets with iconic chocolate biscuit hitting shelves at another major supermarket
A MUCH-LOVED chocolate biscuit branded “Aussie gold” has now launched in a second UK supermarket, to the delight of shoppers.
Chocolate lovers are rejoicing because Tim Tams are finally available to buy across the country.
Originally inspired by British Penguin biscuits, Tim Tams were launched by Australian biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s in 1964.
They’re comprised of two chocolate biscuits sandwiched together with chocolate cream, coated in chocolate.
Three different flavours are now available including Original, Dark and Chewy Caramel.
The beloved chocolate biscuits, hailed as “Aussie gold” by fans, are a favourite amongst foodies down under and Brits have been crying out for them to be launched on our shores for years.
One savvy shopper has now spotted the biscuits on sale in Tesco for £2.50.
They shared a photo of the product in the Food Finds UK Official Facebook group, and social media users reacted to the news online.
One person commented: “This is the best news ever!”
Another added: “I have tried the original ones and white chocolate ones and I must say, they are better than a Penguin.”
Someone else said: “You need to get the caramel ones, they’re so good.”
You can also get them for £2.50 at Waitrose and Ocado.
Arnott’s said the biscuits will also be available at further UK retailers “soon”.
Rebecca Chan, Tim Tam’s marketing manager, said: “Whilst Tim Tam is Australia’s favourite chocolaty biscuit, we know how loved this delicious biscuit is around the world, and is now directly available in the UK for consumers to enjoy as a special treat or when catching up with family and friends.”
What other new foods are hitting shelves?
It’s not the first time UK shoppers have gone wild for Australian snacks they spotted on shelves.
Back in November, they went wild for a Cadbury selection box full of Australian chocolate favourites usually unavailable in the UK.
They include Dairy Milk white chocolate Freddos, Scorched Peanut Bars, Snickers Butterscotch, Caramilk Twirls and regular Dairy Milk milk chocolate bars.
Earlier this year, others yelled “it’s a party in my mouth” as B&M rolled out a new M&M flavour normally only seen in the land down under.
The retailer is stocking a Mocha Mudcake version of the classic snack after launching it down under in July last year.
Now the quirky flavour has landed in B&M, with shoppers keen to snap it up.
Instagram page Newfoodfindsuk posted a photo of the 130g bag of sweet online with almost 150 giving the post a like.
How to save on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
Cadbury Twirl Bites in Caramilk and also strawberry also launched last year.
Eagle-eyed foodies spotted the treats, titled “Aus Twirl” in B&M.
Retro food fans will also be pleased to know that some of their favourite “nostalgic” snacks are back on the shelves.
Most people have a favourite chocolate bar or crisp flavour they would love to see return – and we can now reveal some that have.
Aldi made biscuit lovers’ dreams come true when it revealed it was bringing back the beloved Elkes Sports Shortcake biscuits.
Cadbury’s iconic gold coins made a return to the supermarket shelves last September.
Nestle brought back the Quality Street fan favourite for Christmas last year.
The Hazelnut KitKat Chunky has made a return to the shelves after three years and shoppers can’t get enough of it.
Plus, Morrisons started stocking Marmite crisps in February this year after Walkers announced it would be discontinuing the flavour.
Biscuit lovers were rejoicing at the return of the McVities white chocolate biscuit after almost 20 years.
The tea-break favourite was last seen on the shelves as a limited edition in 2005 and made its return in July last year.
Elsewhere, Happy Faces were axed around 2015 and were spotted back on the shelves last year.