A group of money savers have come up with their favourite fake finds at discount supermarket Aldi - and they can save you up to £25 a month.
Bargain hunters from LatestDeals.co.uk have been raving about the big brand dupes Aldi has on offer, from fizzy orange Fanta alternatives to own brand Biscoff ice cream.
It can be easy to pick up your usual branded buys when you go to the supermarket, but with the cost of living rising you may want to find some cheaper alternatives, and Tom Church, co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, said: ‘Whenever I go down to Aldi I find a new bargain which is often just as good, if not better, than similar - and more expensive - items you would get elsewhere.
"Members of the Latest Deals community have picked their top products, which include a Fanta alternative that’s 70% cheaper and low-calorie bars which cost just 23p each."
Here are the top five products, as voted by the money-saving community on LatestDeals.co.uk:
Aldi Vive Orange Zero Sugar - Save £1.20 Compared With Fanta
If you’re fed up of forking out a small fortune on fizzy pop, lookout for Aldi’s zero sugar soft drink selection. According to the Latest Deals community, they may taste just as good as big brands at a fraction of the price. In particular, bargain hunters raved about the Aldi Vive Orange Zero Sugar, which costs 49p per bottle.
What bargain hunters said: Lisa S: ‘It tastes like Fanta Orange. They also do their own version of Dr Pepper called Professor Peppy which is exactly the same - my son loves them.’
What Tom said: "By switching to Aldi’s orange soft drinks, you’re saving around £1.20 per purchase, as each 2L bottle of Fanta costs around £1.70 on average. That’s over 70% less. Plus, if you drink Fanta every week, by switching to this product you’d be saving £4 a month. It’s the small savings that add up!’
Fibre Now Cinnamon Squares - Save 90p Compared With Fibre One
When you want a sweet treat but you’re counting calories, reach for a pack of Aldi's Fibre Now bars at £1.15 for five bars instead of Fibre One bards, which are priced at £3 for a three-pack in supermarkets.
What bargain hunters said: Harriet: "They’re amazing, even better warmed with some low cal ice cream."
What Tom said: "These bars are a fraction of the price of Fibre One bars, which are £3 for a 3 pack in stores such as Ocado and Waitrose. Instead of paying £1 a bar, why not go for the Aldi 5-pack at £1.15 - which is the equivalent of 23p per bar! That’s 67% cheaper. If you were buying three boxes a month, that’s a saving of £5.55 per month - plus you get six more bars."
Ready Set Cook Peri Peri Salt - Pay Half The Price Of Nandos
There’s nothing like spicing up a dish with your favourite seasoning, but some people may also be put off by the price of Nando’s peri-peri salt in supermarkets such as Iceland and Sainsburys, at £1.50 or £2 depending on where you look.
What Tom said: "This new peri peri salt from Aldi is great - it’s about half the price of the Nando’s product at 79p, and it goes well with all kinds of dishes. You may start out with the standard options, such as chicken or chips, but it also goes well with potatoes, salads and even popcorn! This mix includes salt, paprika, chilli powder and ground white pepper. Buying one a month saves you £1.21."
Caramelised Biscuits Chocksticks - Lotus Biscoff For Under £2
Lotus Biscoff has long been a favourite biscuot to dunk min your tea or coffee, and now there are ice cream sticks and tubs on offer too. But if you’re paying out £4 a pop whenever you see them in the supermarket, it can soon add up. Aldi's caramelised biscuit chocolate chocksticks comes in at number four in our top five.
What bargain hunters said: Jacqueline: "The brown chocolate ones are lovely, as are the golden blonde Magnum type ones."
What Tom said: "I just had to try these when I saw them in my local Aldi, and I can’t get over how good they are. Now I’ll be sure to get these when I’m craving a sweet treat with a delicious twist. If you were to buy three boxes a month this saves you £6."
Crispy Chicken Strips - Pay Less With McDonalds Dupe
McDonalds chicken selects have been around for years, but now there's a new kid on the block as Aldi has expandied its own collection with a cheaper dupe - Chicken Selects. Shoppers have begun noticing packs of 4 Crispy Chicken Strips with either Sweet Chilli or BBQ dip and bargain hunters are loving them.
What bargain hunters said: Layla: "They taste like McDonalds, if not better!’
What Tom said: "If you want to have a McDonalds style meal at home without spending as much, these are a no brainer. You can combine them with other items in the Aldi collection and enjoy a similar meal for a fraction of the price. At £2.49 for 4, this is considerably cheaper than McDonald’s Chicken Selects, which are £4.79 for 5. If you were to buy three times a month, this would save you £9.20."
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