Sauces, dressing and spreads reviews, tests, information and buying guides

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Sauces, dressings and spreads

A well-stocked condiment cupboard can mean the difference between bland or grand when it comes to a tasty meal.

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Pesto reviews We compare pesto from Barilla, Jamie Oliver, Leggo's, Mutti, Sacla and more.

Strawberry jam reviews We taste test and review strawberry jam from Aldi, Bonne Maman, Coles, Cottee’s, Woolworths and more.

Tomato sauce reviews Our team of experts test tomato sauce and ketchup from Aldi, Coles, Heinz, Masterfoods, Rosella and more.

Vegemite and other 'mites' reviews We taste test yeast extract and vegetable extract spreads from brands including Vegemite, Marmite and Promite.

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Articles

10 things you didn’t know you could do with jam Try these clever and delicious cooking tips that are money for jam.

How to use Vegemite in your cooking Forget just spreading it on toast, there are plenty of other ways you can use Vegemite to add flavour to your meals.

Where should you store your tomato sauce? Even CHOICE experts can't agree on whether it's better in the fridge or the cupboard.

Mayonnaise For the perfect mayo, you can’t beat an egg… and oil!

Getting a head start on your meal sounds like a good idea, but you don't have to buy pre-prepared off the shelf all the time.

Whether you're after better butter or the perfect cheese plate, our expert reviews tell you everything you need to know about butter and cheese.

We tear off the foil and take a bite into chocolate’s good and bad points, from the health benefits to the high calorie count.

Sauces, dressings and spreads