Are Instant Mashed Potatoes Good?

Wondering what instant mash is syn free? Trying to find where is instant mash in supermarket? Maybe you're thinking about what can instant mashed be used for? Perhaps you just want a quick mashed potato recipe for Thanksgiving?
Instant mashed potato is great to keep in the cupboard for when you run out of fresh spuds and is ideal for students or those on a tight budget, but which brand is best?
This time we compare instant mash from:
Idahoan
Smash
Asda
Sainsbury's
Tesco
As ever, this isn't an exhaustive test. If you think a different brand beats all of these, feel free to suggest it in the comments!
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[@Suzyfromtheblock]

Very good test, Idahoan is expensive, but it’s come out on top

[@hrhtreeoflife4815]

I made instant mashed potatoes today
It had imitation bacon 🥓
Also known as flavored soy bits

[@ritchieboyd2067]

Never had them before but recently bought two packs. I’m from the states and I guarantee ours have way more ingredients/crap

[@thejackofalldans786]

Idahoan are really easy and so good, and cheap...4 for $5 almost always at Kroger haha

[@Ranger5004]

Kinda cheating with the butter calories but I guess not so bad.

[@maurice720]

Asda one horrid so is smash . Tesco one is ok Idahoan the best