A SHOPPER has revealed the secret codes on food labels that can slash grocery costs. The savvy saver explained how you could save on a whole host of supermarket items by paying close attention to a…
"The only thing I can do is make people more aware that buying branded is not always the best option and we need to be more conscious about the tricks supermarkets use."
But food safety expert Jenna Brown, also known as the Food Safety Mum, said despite the codes being the same, it doesn't mean you're getting exactly the same product.: "While you can use the coding on packaging to identify the same manufacturer, this does not mean that this is the same product is simply just being packaged in different packaging.
"The recipe formulation for the products is often unique to each individual brand, for example, a supermarket's own brand recipe may well be inferior to a 'luxury' or 'finest' branded item resulting in a different product despite them being manufactured at the same site ."Research what you need before you go. Prices always vary by supermarket and it can pay to change up your shop., that way they could stock up in bulk, at lower prices.
They'll still be safe to eat or freeze to make them last longer, but it means you can pick up the same products at an even cheaper price.to stock up just as items are discounted on the shelves can help you get the best bargains - lots of shoppers have said this is in the evening typically.Especially as prices continue to rise, there are schemes in place to help the most hard-up buy essentials.