T his was an interesting and varied test, with a range of burgers from classic, 1960s-style bean patties to ultra-processed meat analogues. Even though the latter have become far more convincing of late, I find it hard to trust the more processed examples, because they’re made with a blend of dozens of ingredients and synthetic additives designed to deceive the palate, rather than offer genuine flavour.

As a result, I’ve marked down patties based on their processing levels and synthetic additives, though I do understand their value and purpose. Ultimately, the lesser-processed burgers stood out, not least for their incredible value: flavour-packed and textural, with a good bite and ingredients lists bursting with nutrition.

The best supermarket vegetarian burgers

Best overall :

All Plants sweet potato & black bean protein veggie burger

£3.50 for 180g at Sainsbury’s (£1.94/100g)

£3.50 for 180g at Ocado (£1.94/100g)

★★★★☆

Two downright delicious, firm but tender, orange-brown burgers packed with…