Heinz confirms 'really tasty' pantry staple is axed as shoppers notice product missing from supermarket shelves

"@HeinzUK has your tomato and lentil ragu sauce been discontinued please?" asked the concerned shopper, to which the company briefly responded: "I'm afraid it has, Jenny."

Heinz fans have previously praised the "rich flavour" of the ragu on Amazon, claiming it "goes great with spaghetti and meatballs".

One person commented: "My daughter recommended this product to me and I can see why!! It’s really tasty makes a fab quick & easy pasta dish, great to have a jar in the store cupboard."

The decision to axe the beloved pasta sauce has sparked frustration among fans, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment.

The product's removal from shelves marks another change in Heinz's product line-up, affecting meal planning for families across the UK.

The discontinuation sparked confusion among shoppers, with many supermarket websites still listing the product as "out of stock" rather than discontinued.

Customers hoping to get their hands on the sauce may still have a chance, as smaller shops and independent retailers could have remaining stock.

Despite discontinuing the Tomato and Lentil Ragu, Heinz continues to offer other pasta sauce options in their range.

Popular alternatives include their Tomato and Chilli Pasta sauce and Tomato Bolognese sauce, both available for £2.

These remaining options provide some consolation for customers, though many express particular attachment to the discontinued lentil variety.

This discontinuation follows another recent product removal from Heinz's range, as the company also confirmed the end of its Weight Watchers beans line.

The Weight Watchers beans had been unavailable in British supermarkets for months before Heinz officially announced their discontinuation on social media.

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Customers have been particularly vocal about the loss of the healthy Baked Beanz alternative.

"Why can't I buy them anywhere They're better than the normal ones," one disappointed shopper wrote on social media.

The removal of both the Tomato and Lentil Ragu sauce and Weight Watchers beans represents part of a broader trend of product discontinuations from the brand.

Heinz has continued to maintain its core product range while making adjustments to its extended offerings.