Ashley Connolly, Local Buying Manager at Asda, who sponsor the awards, added: “Our customers are becoming increasingly conscious of where their food and drink is coming from and so our focus is to source high quality and innovative products that are new and exciting. Cheese & Caramelised Onion Cauliflower Crisps - Cauliflower puree (40%), corn flour, potato starch, potato flakes, native potato starch,salt, pea fibre, rice flour, sugar, onion powder, dairy free creamer (sunflower oil, glucose syrup, modified starch), yeast extract, vinegar, caramelised sugar powder, natural flavouring, garlic.

individuals, teams and employers who are raising the bar and helping to build Scotland’s reputation as a land of food and drink were also shortlisted across seven business catagories. Hogarth said that 40% of the cauliflowers used come from ‘wonky vegetables’ that would otherwise go to waste. entries were submitted across 14 product categories, and overall, 48 individual items from 36 suppliers have been named as finalists for this year's Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. CLAIM: ‘Licensed by the Department of Health as one of your five-a-day. High in fibre and retains vitamin C. No added sugar.’

10 of the best healthy crisps

However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, the market boasts various low calorie, low fat alternative to crisps. But how do you know which best or what to look out for? Katsu Curry Cauliflower Crisps - Cauliflower Puree (40%), Corn Flour, Pre-cooked Potato Starch, Potato Flakes, Native Potato Starch, Sunflower Oil, Pea Fibre, Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt, Spices (Cayenne, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Cardamom, Turmeric), Yeast Extract, Tomato Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spice extracts. The Cauliflower Crisps come in two flavours, Cheese & Caramelised Onion and Katsu Curry, which are low in calories and high in protein and fibre. Also consider sweet alternatives that may be coated in chocolate or yogurt as they will have a higher fat, sugar and calorie content. John Davidson, Deputy Chief Executive and Strategy Director at Scotland Food & Drink, said: “The Excellence Awards play an important role in recognising the innovation and creativity of everyone that is building the reputation of Scotland’s larder.

Lentil Chips - Lentils (40%), Potato Rice, Maize Dextrin, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Stabiliser E466, Emulsifier E471 (Rapeseed Oil), Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Chilli & Lime Flavouring: Rice Flour, Sugar, Spice (Paprika, Cayenne, Pepper), Onion Powder, Chilli Blend (Chilli, Cumin, Oregano, Salt, Garlic), Garlic Powder, Natural Flavouring, Citric Acid E330, Lime Juice Powder.A massive congratulations to all of the individuals and businesses that have been shortlisted!” The full shortlist Lentils (40%), Potato Rice, Maize Dextrin, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Stabiliser E466, Emulsifier E471 (Rapeseed Oil), Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Chilli & Lime Flavouring: Rice Flour, Sugar, Spice (Paprika, Cayenne, Pepper), Onion Powder, Chilli Blend (Chilli, Cumin, Oregano, Salt, Garlic), Garlic Powder, Natural Flavouring, Citric Acid E330, Lime Juice Powder. There are various varieties and flavours across the crisp market, so it’s hard to know which is the healthiest.