AIBU to recommend our local European supermarket for unusual jams and yoghurts?

tnorfotkcab · 2026-04-30T06:33:07+00:00

We go to our local European supermarket because they have far better choices if jam and and yoghurts ... I recommend you all visit! Yes they have the standard strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and apricot jams and vanilla yogurts etc But ours also has jams of ;kiwi and gooseberry , fruits of the forest, pineapple, sour cherry, peach, blueberry, orange and pineapple etc Yoghurts are more interesting - apple and cinnamon yoghurt, tropical flavour fromage fais, strawberry and banana yogurt, mango and passion fruit, coconut and banana, straciatella, biscuit cream, 8 grain pineapple and banana etc They have fun little "kids" yogurts a bit like Muller corner, with marshmallows or mini smarties Worth a little expedition! Does anyone else have any recommendations? We also like the paprika puffs you can get with a tiger on the front 😋

Morepositivemum · 07/05/2026 17:20

Feck, no I forgot!!! Will let you know by the weekend!!!

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tnorfotkcab · 07/05/2026 17:15

Morepositivemum · 30/04/2026 19:12

My mum went to a polish supermarket and got an amazing liquid for cleaning the floor I think it was. Will find out name and get back to you all!

Did you find the name?

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Craftysue · 30/04/2026 19:22

We've got a Polish supermarket in the city centre. I also love the jams . They've also got a fresh cake counter which is very popular. The staff are lovely and happy to help with translating labels if you need help. The prices are reasonable too

Nikkynakkynoo · 30/04/2026 19:18

Also there's a surprisingly alcoholic polish advocaat chocolate bar that is divine (if you like advocaat that is!)

Nikkynakkynoo · 30/04/2026 19:15

I like the Lowicz fruit syrups (cordials), particularly the sour cherry - lovely in sparkling water

WhatDoRacoonsSay · 30/04/2026 19:15

Do they have coconut yoghurt without bits in that is not low fat?

Morepositivemum · 30/04/2026 19:12

My mum went to a polish supermarket and got an amazing liquid for cleaning the floor I think it was. Will find out name and get back to you all!

user1467978734 · 30/04/2026 19:10

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 30/04/2026 18:17

TBF, Longley Farm from sunny (today) West (just) Yorkshire to that kind of range of yoghurt flavours too.

There is no Cottage Cheese on earth that compares with Longley Farm, none.

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tnorfotkcab · 30/04/2026 19:03

MsSmartShoes · 30/04/2026 18:49

Do they have nice French set yoghurts? I miss them so much.

I don't know, but Morrisons sell them.

https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/morrisons-french-set-yogurts/110543946

They do sell nice fromage frais though

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MsSmartShoes · 30/04/2026 18:49

Do they have nice French set yoghurts? I miss them so much.

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tnorfotkcab · 30/04/2026 18:42

NippyNinjaCrab · 30/04/2026 18:15

Where can I find these fabulous supermarkets! What should I search for to check for any in my area?

Just try and find any Polish / European supermarket. They're often smaller and not chains.

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 30/04/2026 18:17

TBF, Longley Farm from sunny (today) West (just) Yorkshire to that kind of range of yoghurt flavours too.

NippyNinjaCrab · 30/04/2026 18:15

Where can I find these fabulous supermarkets! What should I search for to check for any in my area?

SpanThatWorld · 30/04/2026 18:09

I am very partial to carrot jam from my local Turkish supermarket.

Also, muhammara which is a spicy red spread made from peppers, walnuts and pomegranate which goes really well with hummus.

Edited because I forgot to mention Basra date syrup.

WheretheFishesareFrightening · 30/04/2026 17:32

drspouse · 30/04/2026 15:25

I have a feeling the honey thing is an urban myth, at least, for allergies - certainly I heard from an allergist (proper doctor with scientific articles but who puts reels on FB rather than person I know).

I read it’s that the honey has to come from something silly like half a mile from you, and almost no one has honey made that close to them. I still buy local honey though, but it travels about 5 miles to my door so I don’t think it has any allergy benefits.

Davros · 30/04/2026 17:30

Interesting about the honey, maybe it’s a myth. I’m still very particular about my honey sources!! 🐝

Tigerbalmshark · 30/04/2026 17:29

tnorfotkcab · 30/04/2026 14:02

i dunno - the Lorenza brand onion crips are really nice

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Lays all-dressed crisps are the best crisps in the world and I won’t hear any counter-arguments! Canadian though, so probably not available in an Eastern European supermarket

CurlewKate · 30/04/2026 17:25

I buy big bunches of fresh herbs and unusual vegetables from our local Asian supermarket.

CurlewKate · 30/04/2026 17:23

Davros · 30/04/2026 10:19

You should buy honey that is produced as close to where you live as possible because it will have the best active ingredients for you in your location. I don’t buy certain products except for UK produced due to air miles, supporting British farmers etc, e.g. butter, jam, some cheeses, meat and fish, vegetables and fruit if possible etc. added to that, we make the best biscuits and crisps! 😹

This has sadly, been proved not to be true. But buying local produce is always a good way to support local businesses.

CurlewKate · 30/04/2026 17:22

Why is this AIBU?

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 30/04/2026 17:17

WhosGotTheKeysToMyBimma · 30/04/2026 16:09

I only buy British honey now I don't have that supermarket. But honey you have to be careful with because a lot that is blended or mixed sources is actually diluted with sugar syrup. You have to make sure you're buying single origin to be sure it's 100% honey.

But I do hear you on that.

Ohhhhh another thing I used to get from Asian shops is big bags of nuts. So cheap. I can munch my way through a bag of pistachios in no time.

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M&S carry a good selection of proper honey.

Highonmyownsupply · 30/04/2026 16:39

WhosGotTheKeysToMyBimma · 30/04/2026 16:09

I only buy British honey now I don't have that supermarket. But honey you have to be careful with because a lot that is blended or mixed sources is actually diluted with sugar syrup. You have to make sure you're buying single origin to be sure it's 100% honey.

But I do hear you on that.

Ohhhhh another thing I used to get from Asian shops is big bags of nuts. So cheap. I can munch my way through a bag of pistachios in no time.

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Even our local Tesco has half an aisle of Indian produce. I always buy almonds there, a really big bag for £7, less sometimes with discount card.

WhosGotTheKeysToMyBimma · 30/04/2026 16:09

Davros · 30/04/2026 10:19

You should buy honey that is produced as close to where you live as possible because it will have the best active ingredients for you in your location. I don’t buy certain products except for UK produced due to air miles, supporting British farmers etc, e.g. butter, jam, some cheeses, meat and fish, vegetables and fruit if possible etc. added to that, we make the best biscuits and crisps! 😹

I only buy British honey now I don't have that supermarket. But honey you have to be careful with because a lot that is blended or mixed sources is actually diluted with sugar syrup. You have to make sure you're buying single origin to be sure it's 100% honey.

But I do hear you on that.

Ohhhhh another thing I used to get from Asian shops is big bags of nuts. So cheap. I can munch my way through a bag of pistachios in no time.

drspouse · 30/04/2026 15:25

I have a feeling the honey thing is an urban myth, at least, for allergies - certainly I heard from an allergist (proper doctor with scientific articles but who puts reels on FB rather than person I know).

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tnorfotkcab · 30/04/2026 14:02

Davros · 30/04/2026 10:19

You should buy honey that is produced as close to where you live as possible because it will have the best active ingredients for you in your location. I don’t buy certain products except for UK produced due to air miles, supporting British farmers etc, e.g. butter, jam, some cheeses, meat and fish, vegetables and fruit if possible etc. added to that, we make the best biscuits and crisps! 😹

i dunno - the Lorenza brand onion crips are really nice

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