'Super easy' supermarket hack will save you money on your weekly food shop
Doing a big food shop is a weekly occurrence for many households. Lots of us typically head off to our preferred supermarket to grab some deals via our membership cards and apps, often on the same day each week.
However, with prices going up, many shoppers are looking for new ways to save money. Thankfully, people on social media are here to lend a helping hand with their own shopping hacks that help them save an extra bit of cash here and there.
One popular video shoppers are currently praising was created by TikTok user @thefinancegurl, who shared a 'super easy' supermarket hack that everyone needs to try.
With over 23,000 followers, many fans tune in to see the latest tips and ticks they can use to save a little bit of money, reports the Mirror. The recent video explains how shoppers can save money by switching which aisle they shop in for a kitchen essential.
In the video, the TikToker said: "Here's a super easy money-saving hack you can do at most supermarkets. When you're buying your seasoning or spices, you don't want to go to the condiments aisle.
"You instead want to go to the world foods aisle. This will save you so much money."
She explained: "Let me show you a few examples. In the condiments aisle, this paprika cost 43p per 10 grams, or this Asda's own brand for 21p per 10 grams, but if you go to the world foods aisle you can get this pouch of paprika for only 10p per 10 grams.
"It's the same for chilli powder, so in the condiments aisle it's 45p per 10 grams, but in the world foods aisle it's 12p per 10 grams, that's literally a quarter of the price.
"One more example for you, this ground ginger is 67p per 10 grams, and Asda's is 35p per 10 grams. In the world foods section, it's only 10p per 10 grams, so as you can see, it's definitely much cheaper to buy your seasonings this way."
Gaining over 25,000 views and hundreds of likes, many TikTok users have thanked @thefinancegurl for sharing this useful tip, with some saying they 'never knew' they could save some extra pennies this way.
One person wrote: "Oh wow I love this! Never heard anyone mention this before, thanks for sharing."
Another delighted fan added: "That's a fab tip, thank you!" With a third person saying: "Oh wow I never knew this, thanks for sharing."
A fourth commenter followed the advice, writing: "Yes absolutely a great idea!!!" and "Did this today for red chilli flakes."
Commentors also shared their own tips, with one person saying: "Go to a small business that sells spices. They're even cheaper."
Consumer experts also agree with this top tip as Which? previously shared that searching different aisles in stores could make all the difference to your overall shop. And this doesn't just apply to spices.
Which? explained: "Some groceries, including rice, sauces and baking ingredients, can be found in multiple aisles at different prices.
"You might, for example, find rice or chickpeas cheaper in the world foods aisle than in other parts of the shop. And if you're after sultanas or cashew nuts, check out the baking aisle as well as the dried fruit and nuts or snacking shelves."
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