A NEW interactive quiz reveals whether, when it comes to food on the go, you’re an “Anything Goes Andy” or a “Picky Pat”.
Analysts have devoted themselves to identifying different approaches people take to snacking when hunger strikes.
And the new quiz comes as a study found almost a third would never leave the house without an “emergency snack” – with a classic packet of crisps still the top food Brits eat when on the move.
Half, or 49 per cent, have been hit with hunger pangs when out and about, only to find they had nothing to fill the void.
While 18 per cent always like to have a handful of nuts on them in case of a hunger emergency, more than one in 10 – or 13 per cent – would opt for a wrapped pastry.
The poll of 2,000 adults found half wouldn’t dream of departing without at least two bites-to-eat on hand.
Not eating breakfast at home is one of the top reasons people secure something tasty for later.
A spokesperson for La Boulangère, which commissioned the study, said: “Nobody wants to be caught short in a hunger storm.
“Having something on hand in case you get peckish is a very good idea so having longer-lasting, indulgent edibles in the cupboard is wise for when you might be eating on the go.
“But more short-term consumables are also really great for a small bite to eat, like a piece of fruit.”
The study, via OnePoll, also revealed first thing in the morning and mid-afternoon are the times when a stashed morsel is most appreciated.
Of those polled, parents were more likely to pack some emergency food when they’re on the move – 42 per cent – than those without children, just 14 per cent.
Meanwhile, 74 per cent say they still find it useful to hold nibbles in their bag for their hungry teenagers.
And 45 per cent of them said they often pack some snacks in their bag “for later” whether they’re with family or not.
A similar proportion, 46 per cent of people, say eating breakfast helps pave the way for a good day ahead.
Breakfast preferences include cereal (42 per cent), toast (38 per cent), coffee or tea (68 per cent) and fruit (24 per cent).
Some 43 per cent say they dip breakfast pastries into their drinks.
Two thirds (66 per cent) find it typically costs less if they plan and prep their food for when they’re on the go, while 37 per cent say it prevents them hurriedly buying something they don’t really like.
Anjd one in four put food in their bag for later because they might miss breakfast.
La Boulangère’s spokesperson added: “What we choose to chew on says a lot about our personalities.
“Some of us like to be well-prepared, especially when it comes to that first food of the day.
“Whether it’s stored away in a cupboard or squirrelled away in your day bag, an all-butter croissant or melt-in-the-mouth pain-au-chocolat pretty much has breakfast written all over it.
“Of course, if you miss breakfast, you’ll need something a little later for a boost – but just because you’re in a rush doesn’t mean you can’t indulge yourself with something really tasty.
“Either way, with a bit of planning, that first meal of the day doesn’t have to be a compromise – but as we all know, even with the biggest breakfast in the world the need for a little extra something can strike at any time.”
It was revealed last week a budget store many have never seen before sells your favourite snacks and treats for seven times cheaper than supermarkets.
But snack-loving Brits have also been warned they could see supplies of their favourite nuts threatened by industrial action.
Meanwhile, a nutritionist has offered advice on the worst times of day to tuck in.
1 Crisps
2 Chocolate bar
3 Whole fruit
4 A filled roll or sandwich
5 Sweets
6 Granola bar
7 Energy bar
8 Nuts
9 Sausage roll
10 Chopped fruit in a container
11 Crackers
12 A wrapped/pre-packaged pastry such as a croissant or a pain au chocolat
13 Rice cakes
14 Muffin
15 Brownie
