Are Colemans Sachets High In Syns - How Many Syns In Each Sachet?

If you are after an easy and quick dinner, you might be tempted to throw a few Colman's sachets in for a simple sauce, but are these sachets high in syns on the slimming world plan?

Colman's sachets have varying syns according to the type of recipe mix that you choose, but most have a general syn range between 5-7.5 syns, making them fairly low in syns for a quick dinner. 

Down below in our guide we have discussed whether or not you should eat Colman's sachets on slimming world, their syn values as well as how they compare to other packet sauces in terms of syns.

Should I Have Colman's Sachets On Slimming Word?

Many people assume that packet sauces like Colman's are off-limits on the slimming world plan, but this is not true, as long as the sauces fit within your SW syn allowance you are free to eat them without the risk of weight gain.

It should be noted that the syn values of Colman's sachets are based on the calories of the powder as they are, when they are made up according to the packet, your meal can have more syns depending on the ingredients.

For example, Colman's spaghetti bolognese sachets have 5.5 syns per 100g of their sauce, but when made up as prepared they can have 16.5 syns a serving.

Syn Values Of Colmans Sachets

Colman's sachets have varying syns according to the type of recipe they are prepared to make, we've listed their range and syn values down below.

• Colman's Chilli Con Carne Recipe Mix 50G - 5.5 syns.
• Colman's Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe Mix 44G - 5.5 syns.
• Colman's Beef Casserole Recipe Mix 40G - 4.5 syns.
• Colman's Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix 40G - 4 syns.
• Colman's Sausage Casserole Recipe Mix 39G - 7.5 syns.
• Colman's Chicken Casserole Recipe Mix 40G -- 16.5 syns.
• Colman's Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe Mix 44G - 6 syns.
• Colman's Shepherd's Pie Recipe Mix 50G - 5 syns.
• Colman's Chicken Chasseur Recipe Mix 43G - 11.5 syns as prepared.
• Colman's White Sauce Mix 25G - 4 syns.
• Colman's Beef Bourguignon Recipe Mix 39G - 4 syns.
• Colman's Chinese Chicken Curry Recipe Mix 47G - 9.5 syns.
• Colman's Chicken Kebab Seasoning Mix 30G - 16 syns as prepared.
• Colman's Parsley Sauce Mix 20G - 3 syns.
• Colman's Chicken Supreme Recipe Mix 38G - 5 syns.
• Colman's Onion Sauce Mix 35G - 4 syns.
• Colman's Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe Mix 58G - 8.5 syns as prepared.
• Colman's Lamb Hotpot Recipe Mix 41G - 4.5 syns.
• Colman's Bread Sauce Mix 40G - 5 syns.
• Colman's Pepper Sauce Mix 40G - 5 syns.
• Colman's Fish Pie Recipe Mix 20G - 5 syns.
• Colman's Season & Shake Mediterranean Chicken Seasoning Mix 33G - 4.5 syns.
• Colman's Season & Shake Garlic & Herb Roast Chicken Mix 32G - 8.5 syns.
• Colman's Ultimate Burger Seasoning Mix 56G - 16.5 syns.
• Colman's Chicken Nugget Recipe Mix 63G - 6.5 syns.
• Colman's Season 7 Shake Piri Piri Chicken Mix 29G - 6 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Colmans Sachets

If you find Colman's sachets too high in syns or you are looking for an alternative, we've got you covered with our list of other pre-packet sauces below.

• Schwartz Creamy Mild Peppercorn Sauce 25G - 3 syns.
• Schwartz Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix 38G - 3.5 syns.
• Schwartz Hollandaise Sauce 25G - 3 syns.
• Schwartz Lemon Butter Sauce Mix 38G - 3 syns.
• Schwartz Creamy Pepper Sauce 25G - 3 syns.
• Schwartz Mix For Cheddar Cheese Sauce 40G - 3.5 syns.
• Yo! Sweet & Sticky Teriyaki Sauce Mix 40G - 7 syns.
• Schwartz Fish Lemon & Parsley Sauce 300G - 2.5 syns.
• Bisto Curry Sauce Mix 185G - 2.5 syns.
• Schwartz Fish Pie Wet Sauce For Fish 300G - 12 syns as prepared.
• Bisto Pepper Sauce Mix 185G - 2 syns.
• Schwartz Chilli Lime Coriander Wet Sauce For Fish 300G - 2.5 syns.
• Schwartz Fish French White Wine& Tarrogan Sauce 300G - 2.5 syns.
• Bisto Parsley Sauce Mix 185G - 2 syns.

Final Words

Overall, Colman's sachets are fairly low in syns, costing you between 3-6 syns typically depending on the type that you choose.

You should keep in mind, however, that this does not take into account other ingredients that the sauce might require which can make syns higher. If you want to save on syns we would suggest creating your spice mixes or checking out some other lower syn alternatives above.

If you are really looking to cut down, then it might be worth reading our article on Slimming World speed foods.