Sainsbury's Basics good/bad items

1carminestocky

Last time I looked the Basics jar of curry was down to 10p. A price REDUCTION?? Crikey . And the Basics Rice at 73p for 1kg is absolutely unbeatable at the price!

stamford

babs2008 wrote: »

The tortilla chips are definitely fine, especially if you are having them with dips.

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There's been a racketeering price hike on these from £0.17 to £0.25

Stubert

1carminestocky wrote: »

Last time I looked the Basics jar of curry was down to 10p. A price REDUCTION?? Crikey . And the Basics Rice at 73p for 1kg is absolutely unbeatable at the price!

I saw this Curry Sauce in my local sainsburys, think it was 12 or 15p when I last looked. Thought it was bargainous but Asda do one for exactly the same price.

I didn't risk buying it though, think I'd only use it to put on chips or something rather than (more expensive) chicken as I imagine its pretty bland?

The basics Strawberry Jam is pretty tasty too though.

1carminestocky

Stubert wrote: »

I saw this Curry Sauce in my local sainsburys, think it was 12 or 15p when I last looked. Thought it was bargainous but Asda do one for exactly the same price.

I didn't risk buying it though, think I'd only use it to put on chips or something rather than (more expensive) chicken as I imagine its pretty bland?

The basics Strawberry Jam is pretty tasty too though.

We have a jar of the curry sauce in our cupboard that my wife refuses to use. :rotfl: She's of the opinion that it must be rubbish if it's so cheap (although she said that about the 18p Rice Pudding until she had some with some of the 18p pineapple chunks thrown in and loved it, so who knows what's gonna happen? ). Is it more like Chinese curry in taste?

Nikki

1carminestocky wrote: »

The basics stock cubes don't appear to be there anymore? I ordered some last week and they sent subs so is this the end of the road for them?

Couldn't find any notices at work to say whether the stock cubes are discontinued or have been taken off as the result of a product recall - I would check on the computer but I am now confined to the tills and don't get a chance to do this anymore. A customer I served a couple of weeks ago had the basics stock cubes in her shopping and they scanned as not for sale.

Just incase no one has mentioned this (quite a long thread) check the price of basics products per 100g where possible as they do not always work out cheaper than the JS normal range.

Stubert

1carminestocky wrote: »

We have a jar of the curry sauce in our cupboard that my wife refuses to use. :rotfl: She's of the opinion that it must be rubbish if it's so cheap (although she said that about the 18p Rice Pudding until she had some with some of the 18p pineapple chunks thrown in and loved it, so who knows what's gonna happen? ). Is it more like Chinese curry in taste?

I'm with the opinion of your wife too!

I'm going to Sainsbury's on Sunday or Monday. I'll pick some up and let you know! I'm intrigued to say the least.

Paula_anne

Have tried the basics salmon bits, 88p and we love it ( even dd1 who hates salmon) only downfall is i shoulda got 2 packs!
coleslaw is really nice
cereal bars are good for the kiddies.
the rice pudding was gone as soon as it hit the bowl.

We've not tried the tuna or peaches yet but thumbs up for sains. am totally converted also the kids love the traffic light guide on the basic packaging,

flikkerty

Yes the frozen prawns are really good, the biscuits, fruit cocktail. Am a convert! Haven't tried the tea yet, bit unsure but people reckon it's ok so will forgo the Twinings everyday on offer and won't tell my husband!

gunsandbanjos

Nikki wrote: »

Just incase no one has mentioned this (quite a long thread) check the price of basics products per 100g where possible as they do not always work out cheaper than the JS normal range.

Very good point, i usually buy basics fruit and veg, however i noticed it was cheaper to buy regular loose bananas than basics

Stubert

Oh yes, Basics Custard Creams 30p for a large pack. Infinitely better than Tesco's value packs.

Lovely.