Soreen Malt Loaf

Sticky malted fruit loaf · Soreen · Pantry specialties

must-try

Why it's worth it

A Manchester-born malt loaf eaten by roughly 28.5% of UK households, and one of the souvenirs visitors are said to seek out. The sticky malty loaf has no Czech equivalent, and its short shelf life means you won't find it on import shelves.

Taste

Dense, squidgy, sticky loaf with a malty-sweet flavour and dried fruit; traditionally sliced and spread with butter

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homenot sold in Czechia — distinctly local

Reviewers rave about it2 sourced review quotes on file

A local icona well-known local classic

Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 8 of 10 on our published rubric.

Nutrition

Nutri-Score CAverage nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value1303.1 kJ · 303.8 kcal

Fats1.7 gincluding saturated fatty acids0.4 g

Carbohydrates63.5 gincluding sugars19.2 g

Protein7.9 g

Salt0.5 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Tesco

Sainsbury's

Asda

Morrisons€EAN 5010043000917

If you know Czech shelves

No CZ analog; closest is a dense fruit bread, but without the malt stickiness

Sources

“Marks & Spencer Percy Pigs, Colman's mustard, PG Tips, Soreen malt loaf, and McVitie's Digestives”
www.ibtimes.co.uk (news)
“As of December 2018, the company employs 126 at its Manchester factory, and its products are consumed by roughly 28.5% of households in the UK.”
en.wikipedia.org (encyclopedia)

Curated 2026-09-23. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.