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Mumsnet Discussions: Food : Is there any benefit to buying lean mince if you drain the fat off anyway? (9 messages)

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By 2babies2tired on Tue 13-May-08 17:43:38

Trying to save a few pennies and just wondered if I fry my mince and drain the fat does it make any difference if I buy "lean" or the cheaper stuff?

By Lauriefairycake on Tue 13-May-08 17:46:35

No, none at all

Like that (dreadful) Tesco's advert about the bacon, the value stuff is 10p, the posh stuff £onemillion, Voiceover says "same stuff but you cut the fat off"

By colditz on Tue 13-May-08 17:52:36

You end up with less of it .... I find that turkey mince is cheap and healthy/

By OverMyDeadBody on Tue 13-May-08 17:53:27

If you're going to drai the fat off then save your pennies and buy the cheaper stuff.

By Mercy on Tue 13-May-08 18:01:00

omdb - can you please check your work email, if no message from me please let me know (am having probs sending atm)

Anyway, I always buy the lean mince. What is the price difference, is it significant?

By 2babies2tired on Tue 13-May-08 18:08:45

Thanks! Should I be leaving the fat in if I buy the lean stuff?

How is turkey mince with spag bol & chilli?

By 2babies2tired on Tue 13-May-08 18:14:19

Mercy - I think theres about a £1 difference!

By colditz on Tue 13-May-08 18:19:20

I find it ok ... it doesn't taste like beef mince though, it does taste chickeny

By OverMyDeadBody on Tue 13-May-08 19:26:39

Mercy I have nothing from you!

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