Plain flour - go on, what is the diffence between 'basics' and the other brand

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doing online shop.

Need plain flour, Sainsburys Basics is 43p a kg, their other own brand is 75p.

Now I haven't bought big name flour in years, but vacillate between basics and standard own brand. I can't tell any difference, can anyone else ?

I only ever use 'value' brand. I think if someone was able to tell the difference betwee types of flour i would be inclined to tell them to get out more

Thinner paper bag, I think. Tears more easily - but I only get small bags at a time so I'm not too fussed.

I stopped buying the fancy Italian 00 type about three years ago and have had no complaints

Nothing.

Have switched to Sainsbo's basic flour and it has been fine.

I use it, it's fine. Probably not sieved so much as other brand.

agree other than the bag itself the flour is impossible to notice the difference!

The packet is not so colourful! bake exactly the same.

I switched to basic/value level a while ago and dont notice any difference - except in the price!

can't say I've noticed a difference - I mainly use my to make a roux for sauces - and works just fine and dandy

I make everything from sourdough bread to scones to pastry with basic flour with no probs