Food prices: Seven clever swaps to cut money off the food bill | Personal Finance | Finance
Stick with off-brand products
As tempting as it is to buy branded versions of products, essential brands work just as well, especially now that many of the lines have had a revamp since the cost of living crisis started.
Ms Tosh said: “If you look at the ingredients [own brand products] usually contain the same contents [as branded versions], but if you feel it doesn’t taste the same, sprinkle some salt and pepper in to add flavour.”
Big bags of rice
Buying heavy bags of anything from rice to couscous, rather than individual packets to pop in the microwave which can cost a pound at a time, is much more cost-effective.
Ms Tosh said: “If you go for the big bags, you can meal prep throughout the week easier for lunches and dinners to save money.”
Try frozen fruits
Packed frozen fruits contain plenty of nutrients and minerals and are cheaper than buying the pre-packaged versions – especially if it’s been pre-sliced.
In some cases, frozen foods have more vitamins and minerals compared to fresh because the latter lose vitamins and minerals over time while freezing is said to preserve the nutrients.
