Approved food general discussion part deux

Stranger_Than_Fiction

llydaw wrote: »

I've been lurking for a while and keep looking at approved foods but am undecided. I was wondering if you could tell me if you can taste any difference in foods that are out of the best before date? I know you can eat foods after this and it's the use by date you need to look for. My other half is VERY fussy and if he noticed an old date wouldn't eat it, I on the other hand.....

any advice gratefully received, especailly on things you've tried.

thanks

We haven't had anything that we thought tasted inferior. We've had tinned soup, fruit juice, cakes, kidney beans, sauces and pickles, crisps, chocolate, packet soups, fruit pots and some stock cubes which were really out of date but taste absolutely fine. If you ever thought anything wasn't good, you can tell them and they would probably refund.

I've just placed a collection order as we're going to Leeds next weekend and I wanted to make sure the curry sauces etc would still be in stock! They look like a fabulous bargain!

mcallister1

mcallister1 wrote: »

I think if this is how you feel you could start with an order of totally 'safe' stuff like flapjacks, popcorn, sauces, etc. The stuff I have sometimes felt unsure about ( though don't get me wrong, its still good) would be the smoothies, and maybe the juices- though sometimes that is because they have cranberry in them which is a bit funny tasting. My teenagers are very fussy and before the whole AF thing would have slung anything out of bb date. But they love all the stuff.

Sorry to quote myself. I think what I mean is that if you are living with a doubter its best to start with things that there can be very little doubt over.

sellercheckuk

llydaw wrote: »

I've been lurking for a while and keep looking at approved foods but am undecided. I was wondering if you could tell me if you can taste any difference in foods that are out of the best before date? I know you can eat foods after this and it's the use by date you need to look for. My other half is VERY fussy and if he noticed an old date wouldn't eat it, I on the other hand.....

any advice gratefully received, especailly on things you've tried.

thanks

I'm just about to place my 7th order having tried many new/different items on each previous one without any disapointments.
So, in my opinion, bearing in mind the low prices available, it's worth taking the risk of something not being liked and you will probably be pleasantly surprised! :-)

For more specific feedabck about particular items there's a separate thread dedicated for discussion about the 'Food' here...
Approved food - the food discussion

pinkprincedss1980

weve been to the warehouse twice and have 2 orders online placed and haven't had a problem with the food. the flapjacks are really yummy and my nieces and nephews like the mango sweets. Can't wait to get t he catering tins of spaghetti etc.
In my opinion I have to agree wit everyone else the food and savings are great.
Happy shopping xxx

blaque*angel

llydaw wrote: »

I've been lurking for a while and keep looking at approved foods but am undecided. I was wondering if you could tell me if you can taste any difference in foods that are out of the best before date? I know you can eat foods after this and it's the use by date you need to look for. My other half is VERY fussy and if he noticed an old date wouldn't eat it, I on the other hand.....

any advice gratefully received, especailly on things you've tried.

thanks

my dh is the same, i just didnt tell him:rotfl: one day he noticed the best before date and was confused, i explained to him about sell by, use by and best before!! at first he was skeptical..then my brother explained to him the same thing!!! since then he has been happily eating away the foods;) :rolleyes:

i honestly have tasted the difference with the beans, they are hard!! but everything else tastes great:D

mumto7

i think im addicted to a.f. ive just gone through my orders and was amazed to see that since my first order on 15th jan i have spent £356.73(inc. del) on a total of 10 orders we are a large family having 6 kids so things do go quick and ive got got things for a up coming kids party but have to say my weekly shop with mr t has been dramatically reduced and my kids have treats i was otherwise reluctant to buy so thanks dan and his team

haynrich

hi all i am still waiting for my first order...and i have mentioned it to a few people whos first thoughts were that i was risking my life....lol..... i then explained the deal with dates etc.... and asked if they check every packet and tin before they eat it? no is always the answer and it was mine also..... so lets all save and enjoy... cant wait to get my order so ic an come back and tell you how great it all is... dates on things who needs them anyway unless its fresh food? but none of us are silly are we.

mrwurzal

Just had my first orde only one item was replaced which wasnt massivly major!! so in general happy!!

The delivery was not so good as I found they had left the parcel at a house opposite and no card to tell me where it had been left!?!?

After a call to DHL i was told it was left at a neighbours who has 2 subaru cars in their drive!

OK!

Random I know!! It was fantastic and got all I expected!!

blaque*angel

what date are they up to now?

tamlem

My order placed the 5th march was delivered on Friday if that helps?