The rise of the spiralizer is putting an end to Britain's love affair with pasta, new data shows.

A study by consumer analysts at Mintel found UK pasta sales have sunk to a record low, with consumption predicted to fall further over the next three years.

The dish' s decline is the result of a boom in spirallizing vegetables, which sees consumers creating pasta-like dishes from courgettes, carrots and squash.

The idea if that the long strands of vegetable look like spaghetti, but contain less carbohydrate and calories while boasting more nutrients.