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Value Products I recommend...

56 replies

Speckledeggy · 26/02/2011 18:49

Rubber gloves
Kitchen sponge scourers
Chopped tomatoes
Tortilla chips
Pretzels
Longlife apple juice

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Speckledeggy · 26/02/2011 18:50

Err... I meant Tesco Value.

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collision · 26/02/2011 18:51

Value mozzarella

Value Parmesan (and DH is an italian chef!! Grin

Lavitabellissima · 26/02/2011 18:54

Collision - I don't believe you!

collision · 26/02/2011 19:02

tis true!!!!

BelligerentGhoul · 26/02/2011 19:39

I've bought Sainsbo's Basics mozzerella before - it's fine.

CarGirl · 26/02/2011 19:41

tesco value
custard creams
borbon biscuits
shortbread fingers
ready salted crisps

collision · 26/02/2011 19:47

When I told DH that Mumsnetters didnt believe him about the value cheese he said to tell you that a lot of italians buy Grano padano over Parmigiano as it is a lot less harsh and sometimes parmesan overpowers the dish.

ethelina · 26/02/2011 19:49

Plain chocolate digestives
non-fragranced baby wipes (18p/packet!)
Tinned tomatoes

2cats2many · 26/02/2011 19:52

Stewing steak. Makes a great beef casserole (after 2hours in the oven). I think it's called Market Value.

CarGirl · 26/02/2011 19:53

porridge oats,
basmati rice (although non-value is sometimes cheaper)

serin · 26/02/2011 22:28

Ketchup
Apples
Ready salted crisps (the bags are tiny which suits me fine!).

privategodfrey · 26/02/2011 22:31

Tesco value kitchen rolls and probiotic drinks

I think those are the only Value products I've tried tbh

Do the biscuits really taste as good as the more expensive ones?

PandaNot · 26/02/2011 22:34

The chocolate digestives taste better than the 'real' ones.

privategodfrey · 26/02/2011 22:39

Thanks PandaNot :)

I'll swallow my prejudice next time I'm in Tesco and give them a try. I'm a bit of a brand-name-whore and I need to cut back on my shopping bill.

BecauseImWorthIt · 26/02/2011 22:43

Sainsbury Basics:

mozzarella
butter
Gran Padana
mature cheddar (for cooking - not so good for eating)
bananas
courgettes
peppers
kitchen towel
dishwasher tablets
ready meals (I know this may sound ridiculous, but at c. 75p per meal, they are fabulous value and the ones I've tried have been very good - and ingredients are great too - check them out)

nannyl · 27/02/2011 13:26

sainsburys basics houmous is the nicest homous you can buy IMO

all value / basic / smartprice
Biscuits
washing up sponges
all purpose cloths (use for toilet, & bin)
microfibe cloths = fine and washed daily
tinned toms
kitchen roll
value tuna pasta bake readymeal (no crap at all)
fresh fruit and veg (i dont care what size my carrots are)
cheese if using in cheese sauce
the value white / smoked fish fillets fine in fish pie
market value british lamb, cut up in tagine yum!
value smoked salmon trimmings, fine with pasta
Butter / flour / cocoa = fine for baking
fragrance free baby wipes
UHT skimmed milk: same as any other uht skimmed milk
Sainsburys basics squash (no aspartane)
Orange juice cartons

Fluffycloudland77 · 27/02/2011 18:12

Asda smartprice

whole chicken (thought it would be horrible compared to free range but very good)
soap filled wire wool pads. Multi surface cleaner, furniture wax polish, toilet cleaner, all clean really well, used to use flash. House just as clean now.
rubber gloves washing powder, bagged seasonal salad. Apples, bananas
golden syrup, plain flour, SR flour, soya milk, dried mixed fruit, frozen peas, cauliflower, sweetcorn, fish fingers(ok for sandwiches)
porridge oats, digestive and bourbon biscuits, tea bags (switched from PG tips to sainsburys basics, DH hasn't noticed)
panty liners, crumpets and muffins, mustard,
sanitary maxi towels
body lotion, dish cloths,
cotton wool mouth wash
toothpaste, mushrooms, 2ltr fizzy water food bags,

Going to try orange squash next.

Speckledeggy · 27/02/2011 22:13

Blimey, some of you are value experts!

Just thought of...
Tesco Value
Clear honey
Salted peanuts

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Speckledeggy · 27/02/2011 22:13

Flour

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Speckledeggy · 27/02/2011 22:22

Golden syrup

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Fluffycloudland77 · 28/02/2011 08:25

Just thought, asda and sains basic underarm roll on anti perspirent, the asda one stings but the sains doesn't and they keep you dry, I've not noticed as much White marks on my clothes either.

Smart price nappy bags, smart price disposable razors for legs etc.

And cat litter.

woollyideas · 28/02/2011 10:05

Waitrose essentials range baked beans. Better than Heinz!

Tobytyke · 28/02/2011 11:37

Tesco Value Vegetable stock cubes just 10p per pack compared to £1.68 for the leading brand.

mummyosaurus · 28/02/2011 11:44

I often buy the market value fruit and veg - if it's in season. Apples, pears and cabbage good at the moment.

I also love the box of 15 mixed size free range eggs, not sure they are labelled value, but they are keep and good.

higgle · 28/02/2011 13:09

Tesco value
multi purpose cleaner
Brie
soy milk
fabric conditioner
jaffa cakes ( really can't tell the difference)
the 39p olives that are not value but something else.
Daisy brand ( cheap brand at Tesco) bleach and washing powder.

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