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Hummus lids

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Carrotmccarrotface · 11/10/2024 15:59

Sainsbury’s seem to have stopped putting lids on their hummus. I assume it’s to reduce their plastic footprint but I don’t have any reusable lids so am using cling film. Is there somewhere we can buy these lids?

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myhiphurts · 11/10/2024 17:27

Areolaborealis · 11/10/2024 17:16

Although I appreciate Sainsbury's efforts to reduce plastic, some of the fresh items are no longer sealed properly because the flimsy film covering burst open too easily. I like to check the seal before using and find many are not airtight. My worry is contamination and bacteria growth because I don't know how long they've been sitting open.

Also disappointed about the organic hummus. I bought it specifically because of the lid. I now place the tub in a sandwich bag.

Agree with this

Areolaborealis · 11/10/2024 17:16

Although I appreciate Sainsbury's efforts to reduce plastic, some of the fresh items are no longer sealed properly because the flimsy film covering burst open too easily. I like to check the seal before using and find many are not airtight. My worry is contamination and bacteria growth because I don't know how long they've been sitting open.

Also disappointed about the organic hummus. I bought it specifically because of the lid. I now place the tub in a sandwich bag.

Afriendwithbreastsandalltherest · 11/10/2024 16:58

Yogurts have been this way for a long time, it's frustrating when you get home from doing the shopping and its split!

Pleiades2020 · 11/10/2024 16:57

Someone on one of the other threads had a good idea, put the hummus pot inside some tupperware (I.e. don't bother decanting).

Also save any plastic food packaging that fits.

Chypre · 11/10/2024 16:49

Silicon lids! Usually sold in assorted sizes, as a set. Now halved lemons and onions also get a lid in this household. Also canned olives, beans etc.

beasmithwentworth · 11/10/2024 16:43

You are the third person to start a thread on this. I was one of the others. I totally agree with you and whilst there are obviously lots of possibilities.... cling film, silicon lids, decanting into Tupperware (assuming you have lids to fit them I don't) , putting a saucer on top etc

It's just the hassle factor. I hope sainsburys are taking note. There was an article in the guardian about it too!

elrider · 11/10/2024 16:43

You inspired me to do some digging while I remember and it looks like Sainsbury's do offer a potential solution for £1:
https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/foil-food-bags-storage/planet-food-reusable-stretchy-lid

I've added it to my next order.

ahemfem · 11/10/2024 16:37

Lidl still do lids!

elrider · 11/10/2024 16:36

Yes! I've been complaining to DH about this after getting Sainsburys hummus this week! I don't mind no lids, but the ones I reuse for yoghurt pots don't fit! I don't use cling film but DH bought some recently and it doesn't seal properly (not sticky enough, I suppose) so lets air in. So I have nothing that works. A heads up would have been good and I'd have saved a few, but really they should all use the same size lid - there's no need for it to be any different to a big yoghurt tub lid.

marshmallowfinder · 11/10/2024 16:36

Amazon or Ebay OP. They have everything.

StillAtTheRestaurant · 11/10/2024 16:34

I am also annoyed about this, so I have vowed just to buy my hummus elsewhere. Morrisons still do lids. I appreciate that's not a practical option for everyone though!

NoodleNuts · 11/10/2024 16:33

Same with the smaller tubs of coleslaw. I don't have similar size plastic tubs to transfer it to, even if I wanted to, which I don't.

PurpleHiker · 11/10/2024 16:33

Same with coleslaw but I find that small beeswax wraps work well instead.

Allywill · 11/10/2024 16:31

Same in tesco with mascapone cheese.

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Carrotmccarrotface · 11/10/2024 16:14

Thanks to both of you!

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shesamarshmallow · 11/10/2024 16:01

Just put it in a Tupperware.

DandelionPockets · 11/10/2024 16:01

Google 'reausable silicone lids' 👍