--- title: "The Great Bolognese Taste Test: Year 5 Turn Food Critics!" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-19-16-04-the-great-bolognese-taste-test-year-5-turn-food-critics" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # The Great Bolognese Taste Test: Year 5 Turn Food Critics! ![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/blog/IMG_2698.jpeg) 19 May 2026 [Mr Griffiths](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/author/LukeGriffiths) [Year 5](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-5) Year 5 transformed into a panel of culinary experts last week for a thrilling, sensory taste test comparing budget-friendly and premium Bolognese sauces. The children put their palates to work, analysing how different ingredient makeups completely altered the flavour, texture, and aroma. They quickly discovered that while the cheaper options often relied on more liquid, added sugar, and dried herbs for a quick hit of flavour, the premium versions boasted a thicker, richer texture packed with finely minced vegetables, chunky tomatoes, and a higher meat content. It was a fantastic, hands-on lesson in food technology and smart consumer choices, with the children debating their favourites like true food critics. The results were surprisingly split—proving that when it comes to a classic pasta sauce, everyone's taste buds are unique! ### Year 5 DT tasting [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-5-dt-tasting/IMG_2715.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/year-5-dt-tasting/IMG_2715.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-5-dt-tasting/IMG_2711.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/year-5-dt-tasting/IMG_2711.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-5-dt-tasting/IMG_2710.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/year-5-dt-tasting/IMG_2710.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-5-dt-tasting/IMG_2707.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/year-5-dt-tasting/IMG_2707.jpeg) 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