SUPERMARKET VALUE PRODUCTS.......BEST BUYS???

Ticklemouse

I think the idea is great - have tried many of them and only use branded products because of preference. Sometimes, if you look closely at the packaging, you can tell who makes them. ;D
Tried the Tesco 'Kitkats' last week, as a treat. I defy anyone to tell me they weren't Kitkats in a taste test. My 12 yr old neighbour confirmed this too. Even if I don't use the value stuff, I often use the own brand labels. Can't be doing with lining other people's pockets, unless I actually prefer the branded product or it contains something I wouldn't eat/use. I'm sure the value stuff is sometimes of lower quality or contains more 'nasties' and I'm now at a stage in my life where, whilst not rolling in it by any means, I prefer to buy decent quality food, but that is decided by the ingredients label, not the brand.

rushnowt

I buy mostly own brands stuff and have done from asda morrisons and tesco in the past. tried the bread from netto and i think it's probably the best shops own i've had. i think most of the own brands now are as good if not better than the premium brands, i can even manage the teabags no problem, the only real preference i have is with coffee, can't drink a cheapo one. but everything else is fine.  ;D

Sarahsaver

From tesco I get the 500g tin of coffee, its about £4 and it tastes fine.
I tried the value golden syrup on my porridge this morning, and it tastes a bit different to tate and lyle's but I WILL get used to it as its quite a bit cheaper ;D

filigree_2

I hope this link works:

http://forum.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Oldstyle;action=display;num=1090253925;start=13#13

There was a similar thread a few months ago which some of you might be interested in.

System

LOL my list has grown since i posted that!!! I tried the pork chops, and whilst they tasted fine, they were far bigger than i wanted.

MATH

LOL We've had Tesco Value Apple Pie today and it was luuuurvley I'll be added that to my favourites

rushnowt

the problem with value supermarket eggs is that they are produced as cheaply as possible so the chickens are kept in more intensive and stressful conditions which affects the quality of the product. Since having my own chickens i have noticed a great deal of difference in the colour of the yolk, and the taste of the eggs as our own hens are free range to pick grass/insects all day and are also fed a quality food that doesn't contain anti-biotics (which some intensively reared chickens are)

I would advise anyone that can to buy from local farmers etc who advertise free range eggs for sale as you will be getting a better quality product on the whole

Angela

Managed to find something on your lists that I have tried and liked

frozen yorkshire puds (tescos value)

Had them with dinner tonight lovely.

And dont tell me it would be cheaper to make myself I know.    lol

Sarahsaver

the problem with value supermarket eggs is that they are produced as cheaply as possible so the chickens are kept in more intensive and stressful conditions which affects the quality of the product. Since having my own chickens i have noticed a great deal of difference in the colour of the yolk, and the taste of the eggs as our own hens are free range to pick grass/insects all day and are also fed a quality food that doesn't contain anti-biotics (which some intensively reared chickens are)

I would advise anyone that can to buy from local farmers etc who advertise free range eggs for sale as you will be getting a better quality product on the whole

The chickens who lay 'free range' will be killed at the end of their working lives anyway, and those of us on a low budget and living in cities dont have access to cheap free range eggs. Id rather have 15 for £1.05 than 6 for the same price but free range.
We arent allowed chickens in our garden, it says so in the deeds.

16011996

sainsburys, everything but the coffee and the rich tea biscuits. :-X