Aldi UK took inspiration from its Specially Selected Double Wrapped Pigs in Blankets (Image: Sophie Buchan)

Aldi announced the launch of the "world's first lickable pigs in blankets wrapping paper" and of course, we had to get our hands on it. I had a roll of it sent to my door - and I have a lot to say.

Firstly, it is not an April Fools' joke posted far too early. In fact, the retailer knows that the mini sausages wrapped in bacon are a Christmas cult classic. So why not combine two festive essentials together?

Its 'latest innovation is bound to tantalise taste buds' - and it did mine. As soon as I opened it, I was impressed by the design. It is bold, bright, fun and what Christmas should be - and I do not think I've seen food on wrapping paper before, bar sweet treats like candy c

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