Sainsbury's Basics good/bad items

1carminestocky

And another thing - Sainsbugs' stock levels are very impressive (certainly far better than Asda & Tesco IME). We had an 89-item :eek: order delivered today and not one substitution. When you consider this order included 5 jars of the basics curry sauce that is currently on offer at 4p then it's a great effort IMO.

cyclingyorkie

agreed - our order last week only had one substitution - they had run out of basics tortilla chips so i had Sainsbury's own!

1 item out of 120!

sb44

smeeinnit wrote: »

I did try the choc mousse but it tasted slightly bitter, the next choc mousse up at 70p for 6 (sainsburys own brand) is unbeatable though its lush!

I bought their basics choc mousse for my daughter but she wasn't keen on it, I tried it and I agree it was a bit bitter.

sb44

fedupandskint wrote: »

The basics yoghurts are lovely too, taste very fruity and creamy. To think I used to spend £1.50 per yoghurt before in a pot with a picture of flowers or fruit on and these are 29p for 4!/QUOTE]

We have tried these but the Tesco ones are better, more fruity bits in theirs.

anniecatz

all the fruit and veg is bargainous! I only had £8 and managed to properly fill a small trolley with all sorts, admittedly I had a calculator and it took ages, but i fed myself for 2weeks, it just involved planning all meals in advance and some creative cookery!

stressers

Don't like Sainsbury's Basic tinned Spaghetti. The mint sauce is okay. Love the tomato sauce. Better and much cheaper than the brand named ones.

~~Diane~~

Basics Bananas were a hit no difference in taste or quality to higher and overly priced versions.

Basics Honey, very nice even though slightly runnier than the other brand I used to buy, but will still be buying the basics version from now on.

Edit: forgot to add Basics Natural Yogurt and all the more nicer at 46p for 500gms

1carminestocky

Basics bananas are fairtrade as well. As are the stupendously cheap basics tea bags. Very good ethics IMO.

Mum_on_a_mission_2

Quick question - does the curry sauce work with anything other than chicken? Say prawns or vegetables or chick peas?

many thanks for all the tips on this thread

Moam

1carminestocky

Some of our friends made a prawn curry with it and loved it. So much so they have bought several more jars. Of course, use basics prawns (£1.84 for 250g) and it makes it an even more bargainous meal