How to cut costs on kitchen essentials: Save up to 80% on herbs and spices
Brits have been cautioned that they are 'massively overpaying' for staple supermarket products due to a widespread oversight. As the ongoing cost-of-living crisis has increased expenses, countless families are eager to reign in their grocery bills and save a bit of extra money particularly as essential budget items have seen costs soar, reports the Express.
Last month's analysis revealed an eye-watering 32.6 percent hike in the prices of the cheapest budget supermarket lines from 2021 to 2023 in what's being termed 'cheapflation'. But there's an easy trick that can help consumers trim the fat from their budget and enjoy savings of up to 80 percent on particular products without switching supermarkets, one social media savvy individual advises.
Seasonings are pivotal to transforming dull meals into delicious ones and make eschewing fast-food less of a struggle. Regrettably, most customers are squandering money on this crucial kitchen staple, as indicated by Save the Student's YouTube account.
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"Stop buying your herbs and spices from this part of the supermarket, because if you are you are massively overpaying," advised the channel, revealing a section filled with small glass jars of flavourings.
Instead, people should try visiting the World Food aisle, where they can pick up more substantial amounts of these essentials for a fraction of the price. An example given is an 85g jar of crushed chillies costing £1.90, compared to a 250g bag just down the aisle for a mere £2.20.
While the initial price may seem higher, when you consider the weight of these products, it actually offers better value for money (22.4p per 10g versus 8.8p per 10g).
"Those little pots might be convenient, but you're much better off buying from elsewhere in the shop for savings up to 80 percent," the channel advised.
"And if you're desperate for the convenience of the smaller jars, you can always pour the bigger (and cheaper! ) bags into them when you get home. Best of both worlds."
Buying in bulk has long been advocated as a savvy way to slash your supermarket spend and this applies across a range of foodstuffs not just herbs and spices.
For instance, a 10kg bag of rice available at Sainsbury's will set you back £13 if you have a Nectar card (£1.30 per kg), whereas purchasing a standard 1kg bag at £1.85 means you pay an extra 55p more per kilo.
Always check the 'best before' date on any product you buy, particularly with spices, to ensure that you'll be able to use all of it before it becomes stale. Failing to do so could mean your savings go to waste.
Bulk buying also necessitates greater storage and initial outlay, potentially putting it beyond the reach of some shoppers.