Which own brand/budget products are good?

kn · 16-11-2013 7:14pm

I got a lovely Salmon Wellington in Aldi last Thursday. Its a 700g pack from the freezer - certainly 3 adult dinner portion sizes in the pack and there was a really chunky amount of Salmon in it. It comes in two sauces flavour, I got the prawn and white wine sauce one. I forget what the other flavour was. The price was I think €4.99 - 10/10 for the product and value for money.

JONJO THE MISER · 16-11-2013 10:31pm

kkelly77 wrote: »

their Deluxe sausages

Yeah there lovely, 6 big juicy sausages 80% pork with spring onion and herbs for
2.50 Eur.

JONJO THE MISER · 16-11-2013 10:34pm

kn wrote: »

I got a lovely Salmon Wellington in Aldi last Thursday. Its a 700g pack from the freezer - certainly 3 adult dinner portion sizes in the pack and there was a really chunky amount of Salmon in it. It comes in two sauces flavour, I got the prawn and white wine sauce one. I forget what the other flavour was. The price was I think €4.99 - 10/10 for the product and value for money.

Yeah i made the mistake of buying one for myself, thought it was for 1 person:D,
i only eat 3/4 of it, really nice.

stoutykid · 18-12-2013 9:53am

Do any regular Aldi shoppers know what happened to the thai curry sauces they used to do.... I loved the green one and any aldi I have been to in Cork don't seem to have them in stock last few months. I am having withdrawls and haven't seen anything close to them in other stores.

cruhoortwunk · 18-12-2013 11:26am

Get some coconut milk in Tesco and some Thai paste in an asian shop. Tub of proper thai paste can last months.

stoutykid · 18-12-2013 1:13pm

cruhoortwunk wrote: »

Get some coconut milk in Tesco and some Thai paste in an asian shop. Tub of proper thai paste can last months.

Thanks will try this

B0jangles · 18-12-2013 1:15pm

stoutykid wrote: »

Thanks will try this

Consider getting a bottle of fish sauce while you're in the asian supermarket - a couple of dashes added to a soupy thai curry is very very tasty.

Ush1 · 18-12-2013 1:25pm

stoutykid wrote: »

Do any regular Aldi shoppers know what happened to the thai curry sauces they used to do.... I loved the green one and any aldi I have been to in Cork don't seem to have them in stock last few months. I am having withdrawls and haven't seen anything close to them in other stores.

I used to get the Thai red in my local Tallaght Aldi but it's gone as well. Replaced with MORE Indian curry sauces which there is already loads of.

Adrian4 · 18-12-2013 10:52pm

What is the best lemon & Lime drink - alternatives to Sprite?

Pingi · 19-12-2013 12:48am

Tesco Cucumber face wipes best ive ever used

JONJO THE MISER · 19-12-2013 2:38am

Adrian4 wrote: »

What is the best lemon & Lime drink - alternatives to Sprite?

7-UP.

kn · 19-12-2013 2:56am

Glenbhoy wrote: »

These really are awful - i bought them and dumped them after one!!

These ones are fine, I normally use McGrath's teabags from Aldi, but these are equally grand.

What do people reckon of the Aldi McGrath brand tea bags? Was thinking of getting an 80 pack just to try them out.

Cantona's Collars · 19-12-2013 9:04am

kn wrote: »

What do people reckon of the Aldi McGrath brand tea bags? Was thinking of getting an 80 pack just to try them out.

We use nothing else,the tea is perfect.A bargain compared to Lyons tea.

Robert Roberts actually make them.

Lola18 · 19-12-2013 9:18am

Adrian4 wrote: »

What is the best lemon & Lime drink - alternatives to Sprite?

Aldi have lemon and lime flavour sparkling water which tastes just like sprite!
Can't remember what it's called but its in a clear bottle and has a yellow lid the label is see through too.

calex71 · 19-12-2013 9:22am

Lidls Cien branded anti-dandruff shampoo and shower gels @ .59c I've found very good vs other cheap ones.

cruhoortwunk · 19-12-2013 10:25am

B0jangles wrote: »

Consider getting a bottle of fish sauce while you're in the asian supermarket - a couple of dashes added to a soupy thai curry is very very tasty.

Fish sauce is important to get the proper thai flavour. My secret ingredients are dried lime leaves and peanut oil

Ush1 · 19-12-2013 10:39am

kn wrote: »

What do people reckon of the Aldi McGrath brand tea bags? Was thinking of getting an 80 pack just to try them out.

I use them. The rest of my family are Philistines and say there's a twang off them but it's honestly decent tea.

josh59 · 19-12-2013 10:48am

Ush1 wrote: »

I use them. The rest of my family are Philistines and say there's a twang off them but it's honestly decent tea.

McGrath's tea in Aldi is supplied by Robert Roberts who's tea has always been lovely to drink

Glenbhoy · 19-12-2013 6:40pm

Adrian4 wrote: »

What is the best lemon & Lime drink - alternatives to Sprite?

Tesco own brand one is very similar imo if that's what you're asking (not sure if you want a cheap alternative or something which tastes different).

JohnnyChimpo · 19-12-2013 6:46pm

calex71 wrote: »

Lidls Cien branded anti-dandruff shampoo and shower gels @ .59c I've found very good vs other cheap ones.

I wouldn't recommend these if you're prone to dry skin or dermatitis.

mailburner · 19-12-2013 8:53pm

aldi marrowfat peas every bit as good as bachelors and less
than half the price

like the aldi totally topped pizza

lidl alfredos inferno pizza for anyone who wants
to set their tongue alight
took me nearly an hour to get through that one

The_Conductor · 19-12-2013 9:06pm

Aldi's own version of Special K- far maltier and tastier than the Kellogs one- especially since they reformulated it (the Kellogs one is pure gak now).

B0jangles · 19-12-2013 11:19pm

mailburner wrote: »

lidl alfredos inferno pizza for anyone who wants
to set their tongue alight
took me nearly an hour to get through that one

That bastard is a challenge alright; I can generally motor through a supermarket pizza in well under an hour, but the lidl inferno is a three-hour-chili-endurance-fest.

josh59 · 20-12-2013 9:59am

JohnnyChimpo wrote: »

I wouldn't recommend these if you're prone to dry skin or dermatitis.

Agreed - I suffer from dry scalp, tried the Cien anti dandruff shampoo - only made it much worse.

snubbleste · 17-02-2014 5:06pm

Aldi are clearing out:
Specially Selected Italian Wood Fired Pizza 350g for 99c
WeightWatchers frozen sundaes for 99c

greenheart · 18-02-2014 4:31pm

Aldi 8 pack of popcorn, think its only 1.69 and its really nice, handy for lunches as well.

MacFeegle · 19-02-2014 1:52am

greenheart wrote: »

Aldi 8 pack of popcorn, think its only 1.69 and its really nice, handy for lunches as well.

Have you tasted the gran rosta popcorn? Its whopper!! I got a box or 2 of em at a market in howth and I think they have an online shop too. Its savage stuff

The_Conductor · 19-02-2014 7:44am

MacFeegle wrote: »

Have you tasted the gran rosta popcorn? Its whopper!! I got a box or 2 of em at a market in howth and I think they have an online shop too. Its savage stuff

Is this an own brand product- and if so- for which supermarket/multiple chain?

eqwjewoiujqorj · 19-02-2014 12:56pm

Aldi Soda bread.

Best tasting soda bread in this category.

Great price too, 0.79c.

Ace Attorney · 19-02-2014 1:16pm

If you like terrys chocolate orange you will love these, they are exactly the same sweet @ €1.50

MacFeegle · 20-02-2014 1:17am

The_Conductor wrote: »

Is this an own brand product- and if so- for which supermarket/multiple chain?

Sorry The Conductor, I went slightly off topic with the popcorn. Oops. Its they're own company/brand

thehomeofDob · 21-02-2014 10:59am

josh59 wrote: »

McGrath's tea in Aldi is supplied by Robert Roberts who's tea has always been lovely to drink

I really can't stand McGrath's, and I've had people ask did I change tea brands to something cheap and horrible.

I'm normally totally on board with a shops own brand, and do 85% of my grocery shopping in Aldi or Lidl.

baingal nancer · 21-02-2014 11:58am

Kavanaghs porridge in Aldi is as good if not btr than any of the brand name porridge i;ve tried

ThunbergsAreGo · 21-02-2014 12:12pm

+1 on the Aldi Soda Bread, lovely stuff

dak · 21-02-2014 1:52pm

My Daughter eats a lot of Pasta and she loves Aldi Red Pesto.. Think its about 85c a jar

They do jars of green pesto also.

Aldis jars of curry sauces are about half the price of main branded sauces ones and IMHO are better than Uncle Bens , Pataks etc

Dickerty · 21-02-2014 1:57pm

eqwjewoiujqorj wrote: »

Aldi Soda bread.

Best tasting soda bread in this category.

Great price too, 0.79c.

Better than Sean's Brown from Superquinn/valu? I think not...

Dickerty · 21-02-2014 2:01pm

dak wrote: »

My Daughter eats a lot of Pasta and she loves Aldi Red Pesto.. Think its about 85c a jar

They do jars of green pesto also.

Aldis jars of curry sauces are about half the price of main branded sauces ones and IMHO are better than Uncle Bens , Pataks etc

We use the Lidl Greed Pesto, it's really excellent.

The rest of my list -

Lidl -
OJ
Jelly Beans
Olives
TP (for my bunghole! Cornholio!

),
Pancakes (toaster ones)
Prunes (although the Tesco ones are juicier)
Pasta
Most cereals (agree on the Special K point above)

Aldi -
Bourbon!!

dastardly00 · 21-02-2014 2:57pm

baingal nancer wrote: »

Kavanaghs porridge in Aldi is as good if not btr than any of the brand name porridge i;ve tried

+1

The_Conductor · 21-02-2014 3:01pm

baingal nancer wrote: »

Kavanaghs porridge in Aldi is as good if not btr than any of the brand name porridge i;ve tried

Porridge is just rolled oats- nothing more, nothing less. Its the exact same product- no matter where you buy it, or the packaging its in.

dastardly00 · 21-02-2014 3:14pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Porridge is just rolled oats- nothing more, nothing less. Its the exact same product- no matter where you buy it, or the packaging its in.

The quality of the oats used could be different though.

Macy0161 · 21-02-2014 3:18pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Porridge is just rolled oats- nothing more, nothing less. Its the exact same product- no matter where you buy it, or the packaging its in.

Actually porridge is one of those products that I've tried the Aldi version and gone back to the brand. It just isn't as nice a texture, at least prepared the same way, when cooked in the microwave at least.

jay0109 · 21-02-2014 3:20pm

Macy0161 wrote: »

Actually porridge is one of those products that I've tried the Aldi version and gone back to the brand. It just isn't as nice a texture, at least prepared the same way, when cooked in the microwave at least.

thats the problem right there...making your porridge in the microwave:eek:

B0jangles · 21-02-2014 3:23pm

Thatdoesnt looksafe tome AHHHHHHH wrote: »

If you like terrys chocolate orange you will love these, they are exactly the same sweet @ €1.50

I think they are nicer - terry's is overly sweet but the tesco version have a slight hint of bitterness from the orange oil.

Macy0161 · 21-02-2014 3:33pm

jay0109 wrote: »

thats the problem right there...making your porridge in the microwave:eek:

Was expecting that response

However, the brand comes out fine, and given a microwave is all I have access to in work... If they were exactly the same, as has been suggested, there should be no difference if prepared the same?

Slaygal · 21-02-2014 3:40pm

Aldi'
Kavanagh's Porridge is very tasty.
I prefer Aldi's Tomato Relish to Ballymaloe.
My OH loves their Stir in Pasta Sauces
Their own brand Cheese and Bacon Pasta Bake Sauce is gorgeous.
Love Moser Roth and Stackers

Freeman's Bay NZ Sav Blanc is superb

Tesco
Value Mushy Peas are my favourite I think they cost 29c a can

dastardly00 · 21-02-2014 4:17pm

jay0109 wrote: »

thats the problem right there...making your porridge in the microwave:eek:

Normally I would prefer that the foods I eat to be not cooked in the microwave..... but I somehow actually prefer porridge from the microwave!! :eek:

take everything · 22-02-2014 12:46pm

TeletextPear wrote: »

Tesco's version of Head & Shoulders shampoo is the exact same as the real thing. Large bottle is around €1.40 compared to €6.59 for large H&S.

If this is true, that's great.
H and S is exorbitant.
Anyone suggest the same for wilkinson sword quattro blades? Robbery.

Brian · 22-02-2014 3:25pm

Tesco's 'Everyday Value' bran flakes (light box, purple lettering) with a handful of unsalted mixed nuts and raisins are a good cheap breakfast option.
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gooner99 · 22-02-2014 3:54pm

Always have used Gillette Fusion. But was in Aldi last week and the razor and 3 blades were only €3 odd with the refills €2 odd. So said what the heck I'll give that a go. Must say they are very good and with the low refill price you can replace the blade more often rather than trying to get every last shave out of a blunt-ish blade with the more expensive ones. I have sensitive skin, but use a good soap (Taylors or Prorazo) and a brush, which I think makes all the difference compared to the gunk in a can sold in the supermarkets. I did buy a DE razor and tried it a few times, but just couldn't get a good shave or get over the fear of getting a bad nick from it. It was at this time I changed over to the proper soap and brush and although I went back to the disposable swivel blades, I stuck with the soap and brush, makes a big difference.

goat2 · 22-02-2014 3:58pm

i like barrys tea, does any of the stores sell barrys tea as own brand,
i like azera coffee, does any of the stores sell it as own brand,

Which own brand/budget products are good?

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