Tesco caused quite a stir when it launched its limited edition birthday cake sandwich this week but customers are less than impressed by the novelty treat.

But Tesco’s birthday cake sandwich has what we reckon could be a further claim to sandwichicity: it’s part of the meal deal. As such, it can be bought alongside a drink and snack specifically in the same slot where one might otherwise buy a cheese sandwich, or a chicken wrap, or one of the many other “mains” available.

The Birthday Cake sandwich has been launched for four weeks in 1,000 locations across the UK. It can be purchased alone for £3, or as part of Tesco’s popular meal deal offer for £4 alongside a drink and snack (£3.