Foodies are racing to Aldi to nab ‘delicious' new dips that rival M&S – they're much cheaper and ‘perfect for picnics'
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WITH the bank holiday weekend finally here, if you're planning on going for a picnic with friends, you've come to the right place.
Aldi has released a new range of 'delicious' dips - and not only do they look tasty, but they're strikingly similar to the more expensive alternatives from M&S.
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Foodies are going wild for Aldi's new range of 'delicious' dips
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Not only are they cheaper than those from M&S, but they're 'perfect for picnics' too
Credit: tiktok//@squashedpickled
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The dips are now available to nab in Aldi stores nationwide
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They're perfect for loading up crisps or poppadoms and are £1.61 less than those from M&S
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So if you're on a mission to save cash on your food shop, then you'll need to get your shoes at the ready and head down to your nearest Aldi store - and fast.
One foodie was left beaming by the new Aldi dips - and there's four options to choose from.
Posting on social media, a young woman who is known online as the 'Snack Queen' shared her honest thoughts on the tasty buys, which are priced at just £1.99 each.
Thanks to the new Specially Selected Loaded Dips, your mouth is sure to be watering this weekend.
According to Aldi bosses, the cool and refreshing dips are the 'ultimate summer picky bits'.
They have landed just in time for the bank holiday weekend and have been hailed as 'perfect for picnics'.
So if you want to load up your popadums, you won't want to miss the Indian Mint Yoghurt and Mango Chutney Loaded Dip.
But if you're searching for something aromatic yet creamy, the Mascarpone Loaded Dip with Italian Herbs, Roasted Tomatoes and Parmesan is sure to offer a taste of the Mediterranean.
There's also the Chicken Caesar Loaded Dip that provides a creamy, tangy Caesar taste that Brits are bound to love.
The new dips are available to buy in stores now, and from July, shoppers will also be able to pick up the Tzatziki Loaded Dip which is topped with a vibrant Greek Salad.
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Posting online, the 'Snack Queen' beamed: 'It's dip season at Aldi - check this out.'
Particularly impressed with the Indian-style dip, the foodie beamed: 'That sounds so good.'
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Also keen on the Caesar-style option, the Aldi shopper added: 'If you love a Caesar salad, you're gonna love that.'
The content creator, who has amassed 52,400 followers on TikTok, then advised foodies: 'You gotta run to Aldi because they look amazing.'
Omg these sound delicious
TikTok user
While the M&S loaded dips are £3.60 when ordering from Ocado, at less than £2 each, Aldi's alternatives are a real steal.
So if you're looking to pocket pennies, you're sure to be thrilled to know that you'll save £1.61 on each dip with Aldi's purse-friendly buys.
Foodies beam
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @squashedpickled, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 235,200 views, 5,019 likes and 182 comments.
Foodies were left gobsmacked by the tasty dips and many eagerly raced to the comments to share their thoughts on the M&S dupes.
One person said: 'Omg these sound delicious.'
Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts
IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff.
Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals.
It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers.
Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process.
It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
Another added: 'I look forward to trying these! Love the M&S loaded dips so let's see how the Aldi ones compare! Enjoy.'
A third commented: 'Ooooft!!! NEEEEED to try the caesar dip! M&S DUUUUPE!'
At the same time, someone else beamed: 'Consider me influenced.'
Not only this, but another savvy shopper wrote: 'Thanks for sharing. I'm going to Aldi.'
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