{"id":1961,"date":"2025-05-09T15:14:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/?p=1961"},"modified":"2025-05-13T13:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:11:09","slug":"heinz-fans-baffled-as-classic-sauce-that-disappeared-is-given-outrageous-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/09\/heinz-fans-baffled-as-classic-sauce-that-disappeared-is-given-outrageous-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Heinz fans baffled as classic sauce that disappeared is given \u2018outrageous\u2019 replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There\u2019s a new version of a Heinz sauce that disappeared from supermarket shelves a few years ago (Picture: ruelleruelle\/UCG\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When you think of Heinz, you probably think of tomato ketchup<\/a> and baked beans<\/a>, but there\u2019s another condiment that fans have always loved.<\/p>\n

The brand\u2019s Tartare Sauce disappeared from supermarket<\/a> shelves in the UK in 2022, and has only been available in certain restaurants and locations ever since.<\/p>\n

But this week, those who\u2019ve been missing being able to buy the product from their local shop were treated to what the brand has dubbed \u2018Tartare Sauce 2.0\u2019.<\/p>\n

The new condiment<\/a> is known as Fish & Chips Sauce and is similar to the OG classic but has a slightly different recipe.<\/p>\n

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Heinz Tartare Sauce isn\u2019t sold in UK supermarkets anymore (Picture: HeinzToHome.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tartare sauce is traditionally made using mayonnaise, chopped pickles, lemon juice, tarragon and dill. While the new Fish & Chips Sauce blends gherkins, onions and herbs like parsley and dill.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s said to be a \u2018creamier\u2019 and \u2018herbier\u2019 condiment than tangy tartare sauce, with Heinz hopeful the \u2018hot new upgrade\u2019 is going to be a go-to pairing for fish dinners, taking fish and chips in particular to the \u2018next level\u2019.<\/p>\n

Thiago\u00a0Rapp, director of taste elevation at\u00a0Heinz\u00a0said:\u00a0\u2018At\u00a0Heinz, we\u2019re always exploring bold and exciting flavours, inspired by the latest food trends and what people across the nation are really craving. <\/p>\n

\u2018We want to give fans endless flavour possibilities and unexpected pairings that elevate every bite. And when it comes to British classics, nothing quite compares to fish and chips. It\u2019s a national treasure, whether enjoyed as a seaside staple, a proper chippy tea on a Friday, or a comforting midweek meal. <\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019ve created a sauce that pays homage to this beloved British dish, crafted to be the perfect companion for every fish-filled occasion.\u2019<\/p>\n

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The sauce has a slightly different recipe from Tartare Sauce (Picture: Heinz)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A number of foodies can\u2019t wait to get their hands on a bottle of the stuff, with @freesamples.co.uk on Instagram branding it a \u2018saucy upgrade\u2019 and adding: \u2018That fish & chip tea just levelled up thanks to Heinz!\u2019<\/p>\n

Similarly @hamiltonbeachuk claimed it\u2019s \u2018revolutionary\u2019 and @enf.eats said: \u2018Ooooft! Hello!!!!\u2019<\/p>\n

But others were confused and upset over the changes to the OG product. On Facebook, many shared their thoughts with Martin Buckle branding it \u2018outrageous\u2019. He wrote: \u2018This is outrageous dumbing down of an elite condiment. If people are to stupid to know what Tartare Sauce is for then they deserve to suffer sauceless.\u2019<\/p>\n

Sally Perry was baffled by the new sauce, saying: \u2018Surely \u201cfish and chips sauce\u201d is either tartare sauce or good old fashioned vinegar!\u2019 And Tom Walvin asked: \u2018WTF is fish and chips sauce?\u2019<\/p>\n

Mark Long too was \u2018confused\u2019 commenting: \u2018What are they trying to sell us now that will sit on the table, \u201cHey I\u2019ve got fish and chip sauce\u201d. Then it goes up in price lol, the mind boggles lol.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018If only there was a sauce previously to serve with fish and chips,\u2019 Jim Lunn joked.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Comment now<\/title><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text\">Are you excited to try Heinz\u2019s new Fish & Chips Sauce?<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Heinz hasn\u2019t missed these comments and the mixed reactions have actually prompted them to make a rather interesting decision about the new product.<\/p>\n<p>The brand announced they\u2019d be \u2018handing the reigns\u2019 over to customers to decide if the name of Fish & Chips Sauce should stay as it is or be changed to Tartare Sauce.<\/p>\n<p>They said: \u2018Fish and Chips Sauce = a creamy, herby sauce for the beloved fish and chips. But everyone thinks it\u2019s Tartare\u2026 so we\u2019re handing you the reigns. Taste it and let us know your thoughts in the comments, should we make a name change here? Tell us and we\u2019ll change it\u2026 maybe.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>For those that are keen to try the new Fish & Chips Sauce and weigh into the debate, bottles are being sold in Tesco in the UK and Ireland for \u00a33.39. It\u2019s also available to buy online at HeinzToHome.co.uk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Get in touch by emailing <a href=\"mailto:MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk\">MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a new version of a Heinz sauce that disappeared from supermarket shelves a few years ago (Picture: ruelleruelle\/UCG\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) When you think of Heinz, you probably think of tomato ketchup and baked beans, but there\u2019s another condiment that fans have always loved. The brand\u2019s Tartare Sauce disappeared from supermarket shelves […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1963,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1961"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1967,"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1961\/revisions\/1967"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}