ALDI & LIDL Food and Drink Worth Trying?
Discussion
the comments of outrage at it being a scam soxboy said:
Back to the food, a few grumbles from me:
1. Aldi's version of Oatso Simple 'just add milk' porridge is disgusting, doesn't seem to absorb the milk anywhere near as well as Quaker and doesn't have the useful line on the packet showing how much milk to put in.
2. Last 2 batches of potatoes have been crap. The first lot had a rotten one in the middle of the bag which tainted half the bag so that was half a bag wasted, the second lot (pack of 4 baking potatoes) had one of them manky and had to be chucked.
3. Carrots only come in a big bag, but if you don't use all of them within a day or two they quickly go manky.
So, unfortunately a bit of a false economy where the veg costs less than other places but you can only use a smaller proportion.
I often buy bags of carrots (well. once a week, anyway) and don't find they go manky particularly quickly. I do spend time going through the bags of easy peeler oranges to find a bag without a green one in, though.1. Aldi's version of Oatso Simple 'just add milk' porridge is disgusting, doesn't seem to absorb the milk anywhere near as well as Quaker and doesn't have the useful line on the packet showing how much milk to put in.
2. Last 2 batches of potatoes have been crap. The first lot had a rotten one in the middle of the bag which tainted half the bag so that was half a bag wasted, the second lot (pack of 4 baking potatoes) had one of them manky and had to be chucked.
3. Carrots only come in a big bag, but if you don't use all of them within a day or two they quickly go manky.
So, unfortunately a bit of a false economy where the veg costs less than other places but you can only use a smaller proportion.
Pothole said:
soxboy said:
Back to the food, a few grumbles from me:
1. Aldi's version of Oatso Simple 'just add milk' porridge is disgusting, doesn't seem to absorb the milk anywhere near as well as Quaker and doesn't have the useful line on the packet showing how much milk to put in.
2. Last 2 batches of potatoes have been crap. The first lot had a rotten one in the middle of the bag which tainted half the bag so that was half a bag wasted, the second lot (pack of 4 baking potatoes) had one of them manky and had to be chucked.
3. Carrots only come in a big bag, but if you don't use all of them within a day or two they quickly go manky.
So, unfortunately a bit of a false economy where the veg costs less than other places but you can only use a smaller proportion.
I often buy bags of carrots (well. once a week, anyway) and don't find they go manky particularly quickly. I do spend time going through the bags of easy peeler oranges to find a bag without a green one in, though.1. Aldi's version of Oatso Simple 'just add milk' porridge is disgusting, doesn't seem to absorb the milk anywhere near as well as Quaker and doesn't have the useful line on the packet showing how much milk to put in.
2. Last 2 batches of potatoes have been crap. The first lot had a rotten one in the middle of the bag which tainted half the bag so that was half a bag wasted, the second lot (pack of 4 baking potatoes) had one of them manky and had to be chucked.
3. Carrots only come in a big bag, but if you don't use all of them within a day or two they quickly go manky.
So, unfortunately a bit of a false economy where the veg costs less than other places but you can only use a smaller proportion.
jas xjr said:
Whilst it is no surprise that many products are the same except for the label,it is not always the case. I worked for a company that made own brand chocolate bars for many supermarkets.
The Waitrose ones had a thicker coating of chocolate.
They need it! Some of those comments in the article above sounded very bitter The Waitrose ones had a thicker coating of chocolate.
andburg said:
No issues with short life veg for me, removed from bag and keep in the salad drawers of my fridge or in a dark dry cupboard.
That's all ok but if stuff is way beyond as sold. Similar experience with spuds from Lidl. Now only buy produce from them sold loose so you have a reasonable chance of inspection.Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
Mr Pointy said:
Waitrose customers in Aldi produce fury:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7694571/O...
I often suspected this sort of thing went on but leaving the label on is going a bit far (sorry for the DM link if it triggers any sensitive souls).
'The disappointed couple, who wish to remain anonymous' Of course they did, pure brand snobs. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7694571/O...
I often suspected this sort of thing went on but leaving the label on is going a bit far (sorry for the DM link if it triggers any sensitive souls).
The German markets (especially around Christmas) often sell products that are found in Lidl special lines too. At a considerable mark up of course.
Mr Pointy said:
Waitrose customers in Aldi produce fury:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7694571/O...
I often suspected this sort of thing went on but leaving the label on is going a bit far (sorry for the DM link if it triggers any sensitive souls).
Had the Aldi winter vegetables yesterday (on the same bit of shelf as the Mediterranean veg), lovely stuff.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7694571/O...
I often suspected this sort of thing went on but leaving the label on is going a bit far (sorry for the DM link if it triggers any sensitive souls).
soxboy said:
Back to the food, a few grumbles from me:
1. Aldi's version of Oatso Simple 'just add milk' porridge is disgusting, doesn't seem to absorb the milk anywhere near as well as Quaker and doesn't have the useful line on the packet showing how much milk to put in.
Aha, the all important fill line! Sainsbury's own brand don't have it but Lidl's do. In any case, it's always 180ml (1/3 pint). I don't have absorption issues, I just stir it until it's at the right clagginess.1. Aldi's version of Oatso Simple 'just add milk' porridge is disgusting, doesn't seem to absorb the milk anywhere near as well as Quaker and doesn't have the useful line on the packet showing how much milk to put in.
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