Sainsbury's Basics good/bad items

gin

I use the Basics Baby Bath for all the family, smells lovely.

bramble1

The mayo is perfectly fine not sure OH will agree because he's a brand snob and it doesn't taste like helmans, but it tastes totally fine.

atomic_puppy

WhitmoreReans wrote: »

Basics disposable razors. I have a really heavy beard - something akin to having a brillo pad growing out my face. I've tried most brands over the years with varying success, they're either too expensive (I cannot justify the cost of Gillette blades for example) or rip pieces of my face off (the latest being Lidl's effort at producing a 'premium' razor). However, the Basics disposables have given a clean and comfortable shave and although I do have to shave more frequently, there's no blood loss! Admittedly the handle is a little flimsy but for the cost they are definitely worth a try - just remember to make sure you prepare yourself properly before you shave!

Agree 100% here. Have also had the misfortune to try Lidl's disposable razors, and had to resort to shaving before bed to give my face time to heal for work in the morning!
The Basics ones are excellent value at (I think) 14p for 5? They're not the best razors you'll ever try, but they are pretty easy on your skin and are a brilliant budget alternative to the usuals.

PlymouthSound

basics mince 400g has gone up from 96p to £1.20!

if you don't mind a bigger pack, you're better off buying mince at aldi - £2.40 for 1kg. sainsbury's works out at £3 per kg

marywooyeah

I nipped into sainsburys in the retail park - never normally go but my DS had an "accident" so I needed some pull ups quick and couldnt see his usual brand so bought some value pull ups and we've had no leaks at all they're really good! 18 for £2.99 thats about half the price of the ones we were using and they're much better.

Patr100

Tried the spaghetti at 15p a tin!
Pity it was too sweet and probably quite sugary.

roxycan

Its all trial and error, i would try everything and see what you like.

Dynamic_Panda

Popular in our house (and get discount to cos daughter works for them)

Basics Eggs
Cooking bacon £1.00 a pack
Middle cut bacon
Grated Mozzarella
Noodles
Chopped Tomatoes (Cartons)
Self Raising and Plain Flour
Butter
Strawberry Jam
Milk Chocolate
White Chocolate
Mature Cheddar
Mince
Chicken Breast Fillets
Diced Pork
Orange/Summer Fruits Squash
Carrots
Bananas
Garlic
Strawberries
Peppers
Young Leaf Salad

DP

LianeB

Got my first big shop from sainsburys today and am so far impressed with their basic range I bought the 400g wafer thin ham and corned beef slices and they are half the price and much tastier I also got the coleslaw which is a bit watery but still nice, pasta and crisp snacks and biscuits. They all look really good for a "value" range

ikkle87

Basics jumbo loo rolls have gone up to £2 a pack now