On 3/2/2015 7:21 AM, James Silverton wrote:
> I have two bottles of "brown" sauce sitting in front of me, both of
> which claim to be the "original". A1 says "established 1862" and HP
> claims that it has "set the standard for quality since 1899". I suppose
> various interpretations of the words are possible. Both sauces show the
> usual creative packaging; A1's bottle is 10 oz and HP's 9 oz. A1 belongs
> to Kraft and HP is a "product of Holland" but claims to be British (and
> has a royal appointment to support that).
>
> The ingredient lists of both sauces are very similar but I prefer the
> more acidic A1, even if I like either on steak. I wonder does anyone
> have strong opinions?
>
>

This is why I don't like to read labels - it just complicates things.
OTOH, I never did care for the taste of those sour sauces. I like to mix
up my own sauce anyway - the kids just love that stuff!