MCVITIES has rolled out a new flavour of Jaffa Cakes and shoppers are divided.

Over the years, the brand has launched plenty of alternatives to the classic orange, but this one has been accused of taking the biscuit.

Jaffa Cakes have jumped on the Hot Honey trend and have unveiled the first-ever ‘swicy’ flavour.

In case you are yet to become acquainted with the latest culinary slang, the term swicy is used to describe foods that are sweet and spicy.

The new flavour combines the sweetness of honey with a chilli kick, which is sandwiched between the signature crackly dark chocolate and the famous sponge cake.

The controversial hot cakes are exclusively on sale at Asda stores nationwide for £1.50 for a box of 10.

They will be rolled out to other retailers from the end of July.

Over on Facebook, the Hot Honey snacks have caused a stir, and some fans have bees in their bonnets.

“I love Hot Honey and I love Jaffa Cakes but I think this will be a miss,” one wrote.

“Not a chance mate,” added another.

One person raised a good question: “They will do everything but not a white chocolate Jaffa Cake.”

But not everyone was against the latest addition.

“I am definitely intrigued,” a Facebook user wrote.

“Oh might have to try these,” agreed a second, while another echoed: “That sounds like an acquired taste.”

On Dansway Gifts and Bargain UK’s Facebook post, followers tagged friends to share the news.

Some added heart-eye emojis to the comment section.

Jessica Woolfrey, Marketing Manager for Jaffa Cakes, says: “At Jaffa Cakes, we’re known for doing things a little differently.

“As the only cake in the biscuit aisle, it makes sense that our newest flavour brings an unexpected twist.

“We’re super excited to introduce Hot Honey Flavour to the Jaffa Cakes family – tapping into the viral ‘swicy’ trend with a perfectly balanced sweet-meets-heat flavour.”

Last year, the brand unveiled another unusual flavour based on retro childhood sweets.

The Cola Bottle flavour was the first ever non-fruit flavour since the first Jaffa Cake was made in 1927.

It had a similar response from snackers, who either loved or hated them.

McVities has also rolled out raspberry and cherry flavours – which have both gone down well with customers.

SARINA WIEGMAN rejected suggestions of England being in crisis after naming her squad for this year’s Euros.

The Lioness chief backed her group to ignore outside noise following player retirements and a surprise withdrawal.

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Wiegman was speaking yesterday, a day after England vice captain Millie Bright, 31, announced her decision to withdraw from being selected for the contest. 

This follows goalkeeper Mary Earps, 32, and playmaker Fran Kirby, 31, both calling time on their Lioness careers three years after helping the team become Euros champions.

On the Daly Brightness podcast yesterday, Bright opened up on the reasons behind her choice and including wanting to get back to her very best physically and mentally.

The 88-capped centre-back, and Chelsea captain, played an influential role in her club treble trophy win this season  with the Blues going unbeaten in 22 top-flight games

Bright’s withdrawal and Kirby’s and Earps’ retirements before the July 2 start of the Euros in Switzerland, prompted questions on whether all is well behind the scenes with England. 

When asked if England are in crisis, Wiegman said: “For me, it doesn’t feel like a crisis at all.

“That is not the case. We know what is happening in the team and there is competition going on in the team. 

“My experience (as England head coach) is that there is always noise. 

“We expect noise until we go into the tournament. 

“The difference between the 2015 (World Cup) and 2017 (Euros) to now is that the visibility of the women’s game has increased so it seems like there is more noise. 

“What we say all the time is that the level of the game has increased so much so the demands on the players have increased a lot. 

“The demands in the WSL and also internationally and also with the Nations League. 

The level and demands have increased there too. 

Then the attention around – the players are household names now – that is lifechanging. 

When asked about Bright’s withdrawal Wiegman revealed she was saddened by it.

And she hopes the Lioness heroine will be back to her best soon.

The Englad boss added: “It was sad and disappointing.

“It’s not nice when you don’t feel well physically and mentally and I just hope she feels better soon.

“Players are not robots. We try to support them as well as possible. Hopefully many players stay fit and healthy.

“They (Bright, Earps and Kirby) have done so much for us and for English football. 

“They have been playing in the tournaments since I have been here so that’s hard to replace. 

“But there are also other players who have done really well.

“They get the opportunities now to step up and show [what they can do].”

Wiegman’s squad selection involved the head coach looking to the future with seven players appearing in their first major tournament.  

Six of whom are aged from 19 to 23. 

Among them is Arsenal’s Michelle Agyemang whose call-up followed her stunning international debut goal during England’s 3-2 Nations League loss to Belgium in April 

Her cameo performance after coming on in the 80th minute of that game is her only senior England appearance to date.  

And Wiegman backed the striker to add a new dimension to England’s attack 

The Lioness chief said:  “We will see what she can bring. 

“I have seen her in training sessions and what she did in Belgium – she can bring something different. I hope she can show that.”

England took the unexpected route of revealing their Lionesses Euros squad via a video 

Three Lions stars Harry Kane and Bukayo were among the celebs naming selected players. 

Among the players who made the cut is Chelsea’s Lauren James with the forward battling to be fit in time for the tournament.  

On July 5 England will begin their fight to remain Euros champions with a Group D clash with France. 

Wiegman said: “I hope Lauren will be available for the first game of the tournament. 

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“I don’t know for how many minutes yet, we need to see that. 

“We still have one friendly against Jamaica, I hope that she’ll make that one too.”

England’s squad includes six Arsenal stars with Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy and forwards Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly all selected. 

With Earps retiring there were also call-ups for goalkeepers Anna Moorhouse and Khiara Keating as back-up options to England’s new No1 Hannah Hampton.

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