What to buy in Tesco Value Range

potsofmoney_(I_wish)

Just wondered what the smell is like, I go through lots of bubble bath with 3 kids and want something with little or no scent so that I can add my own blend of oils. I've never tried the value one, so fingers crossed.

anniemf2508

Tinned tomatoes are good.....we go through at least 5 tins a week
We use their loo roll (although sainsburys basics one is slightly thicker for the same price).
The value bacon is pretty good quality (we bought loads of it when it was 50p the other week).

grannybiker

As most previous posters!
Can't imagine WHY folk pay more for things like tinned tomatoes when they're disguised in a spag. bol. (or similar.)
Value sponge cake mix doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet. 25p for a pack you add an egg to for 12 fairy cakes or 1 large cake. Ideal for keeping in the cupboard with cooking chocolate & various decorations to entertain visiting grand-children!

Raspberry_Swirl

CLARABEL wrote: »

staples from tesco for me include

tins of pride jumbo chick peas ( for houmus, curries and fritters) 23p a can

wish my Tesco sold these. my local only has their own brand at 40p a can.

Raspberry_Swirl

EmmaJ wrote: »

My best recent value fine is the Japanese Style Rice Crackers, I put them out in little white bowls as pre-dinner nibbles and they looked very posh!

i love these too but everytime i've been into tesco to get some more they're completely missing from the shelf. note even a space for them

LumpyCustard_2

I buy quite a bit of value stuff:

- bran flakes, muesli (the bags rather than packets have just returned to my store)
- biscuits (especially custard creams, yum - can't tell the difference)
- jaffa cakes
- packet custard (not tried it yet)
- loo rolls
- sugar-free lemonade
- fruit and veg if it's yellow-stickered, or cheaper than market
- tins: kidney beans, sweetcorn
- butter
- plain yoghurt in big tubs
- lasagne sheets

...I'm sure there are other things too

pol

Has anyone ever tried the value sweeteners? They're only £1.27 for 1200:eek:
and I was loth to try them in case they were the bitter aftertaste kind. Thanks

pol

Isis_Black

I seem to be buying more and more value stuff each time i shop!!!

In Value i buy:

Beans
Tinned tomatoes
Tinned sweetcorn
Tinned potatoes
Tinned spaghetti
Tinned Tuna
dried pasta and dried spaghetti
Pesto both red and green
bread - have to we go through 4 loaves in a week with the 5 of us and all having pack lunches every day!!
cooking chocolate makes lovely crispie cakes!! (especilly with bit of golden syrup in)
biscuits Bourbons, nice, custard creams, cookies, rich tea, kids have 1 of each biscuit in a small bag each day in the pack lunch
Jaffa cakes (1 of my kids love these)
Eggs yes i know there may not be the best for the chickens but we go thruogh a load of eggs and need to save money in any way we can.
chicken breasts
mince
bacon
fruit and veg
dishwashing sponges
sandwich bags (wish i could get paper ones though as would be so much better for the environment, be recyclable)
custard - kids love it!!!!
probiotic youghurt drinks
youghurts
cheesecakes
trifles
fromage frais
garlic bread
kitchen rolls (unless others are on offer)
cat litter
chicken roll (smells horrible but kids and hubby love it, i dont!!)
ham slices
meat pies
chips
kievs
choc ices
pot noodles - just like the expensive ones jsut with the soy sauce missing!
noodles
tortilla chips
peanut butter - to make peanut butter cookies
honey

sure there was some other bits but right now cant remember, i will have to ceck when i go shopping again!

Tibbie's_mum

EmmaJ wrote: »

......... Tried value peanut butter a few weeks ago it wasn't very nice - too runny........

OH said the peanut butter was quite nice, much better than Sainsburys normal, which he said was like an oil slick. But it's each to his own, as I think all peanut butter is disgusting.

My last online shop from Tesco was practically all value stuff apart from formula, wholewheat spaghetti and mackerel fillets and I think this is the way I'll continue to shop, as I'm quite impressed with all the stuff. I'll still top up at Lidl and get my meat and fish from the reduced counter, but I'm on a serious economy drive.

high-rise_andrew

Asda smart price is a much bigger range than Tesco Value & can be cheaper. Just a thought, hth.