ALDI vs NAME BRAND FOOD (Blind Taste Test)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2024
- Every wonder if the Aldi Grocery foods are better? Sure, they save you money, but what about the taste and nutrition?! I've heard from some people that some Aldi foods are actually the same thing as name brands in different packaging! So, in this video, I'm battling Aldi foods with Name Brand Grocery foods to see which one tastes better - and which is the better deal. We'll also look at the nutritional content and ingredients of each one.
Whether it's Raisin Bran, Cheetos, Snapple, or Chips Ahoy...are they REALLY better than the Aldi versions which are a fraction of the price?
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I use to work for a temp company at a Dole salad factory. We made the Dole brand, the Kroger brand, the walmart brand, and the aldi brand! So I'm all for off brand products!!!
Just like you I am for the off brand in many products if it will save me money. Some people are just so picky like they will only use Aunt Jemima syrup for like $4 a bottle when it's not on sale but I would prefer to only pay $2 or $2.50 and buy store brand to save money. Another one is the Ketchup like it doesn't taste any different between heinz, hunts, or most store brands. Also with bagles or English muffins I buy based on price not buy brand.
Most products are made by the same company they just put a different label so I’m always going for the off brand🤷🏻♀️
Exactly college student here who doesn't have much money to spend on things.
sounds like what trader joes does
@@jamieshawgandy1175 I read somewhere that Aldi IS Trader Joe's.... different areas, different names is all.
My monthly grocery bill went from $1200 a month to $700 a month when I started shopping at Aldi! ❤️
700$ 😱 for how many people? Is that normal in the US? In Europe (Germany) I'm paying less than 300$ per month for two people.
P D I have 4 kids and host dinner for guests often.
I also changed from my usual Hispanic store to Aldi and honestly I have saved so much I went from spending $200 to $120 for 3 people.
April I try to tell people all the time how great ALDI and how much money they will save. My grocery bill went from agile $900 a month to $400 a month:) (two adults and three kids)
I spend 50€ a month for myself
I pronounce All-Dee like you...
By the way it's the correct way
I do
electronicgrinsch yes, I have a family member who is a GM for them!
The TV commercials South Florida say it like All Di
Same. I won't change. Same with my pronunciation of Ikea. Haha. Tough shit to anyone that cried about it. Pussies 😂😂😂😂
I don't know about the US but here in Europe every manufacturer has a code number. If you look at off-brand manufacturer's codes you will often discover they're made in the same factory as the name brand that costs double or more. Again, often with the same recipe as the more expensive model. The difference comes down to name and packaging.
Often times however, though the same company prepares and bakes them, the recipie will differ slightly, as most companies own their own recipies.. I have friends who work for Luprino, which does cheese, they make about 17 different recipies of the same cheese, packaged for different names.
That's often true with different products. I found out that the name brand pregnancy tests and the off-label pregnancy tests are made by the same manufacturer and are literally the same test, the only different is the name and one has nicer packaging, so that's probably true of a lot of other American products as well.
@Gus VanHorn Someone told me she thinks their cereals taste strange compared to the name brand but I personally see no difference except with the knockoff cinnamon toast crunch.
I work at a breakfast sandwich plant not gonna say name but I believe we had knock off brands also.
You're always buying the name and packaging. That's why name brands are over priced
They might be stressing the "real chocolate" because most Europeans don't consider American chocolate real chocolate.
I think they stress real chocolate because a lot of brands use "chocolaty morsels", which use mostly palm oil and don't contain enough (or any) coco butter and can't legally be called chocolate.
I don't either most of the time which is why I am furious that Hershey took over the Cadbury brand in the US and we can no longer get the original Cadbury UK chocolate which tastes far superior! Hershey is awful except for Symphony. NESTLES is a bit better but it's anniversary ternational brand. I eat European stuff.
@@AEArato
To me a proof that it's not the better one who wins. Not that I really thought Cadbury's chocolate is the best, but leaps better than the US brands any time.
Aldi is proud of their chocolate. It's very good!
American chocolate really is terrible. I don’t know how you guys eat it
You should test toilet paper, paper towels, and stuff like that for a name brand and the dollar store version of the same brand or off brand.
Also, if you haven't tried Aldi's take and bake pizza, you need those in your life. My family loves them!
Oh yeah, they are good. I love Aldi!!
We were surprised that they were as good as they are! We won’t be passing the pizzas any longer ☺️
I've seen those and tempted I'm go and get one quick meal
The take and bake pizza's at Aldi are AH-MA-ZING!! And can't beat the price!
@@amyladwig2284 I'm def try it n get bck to u
I always shop Aldi 1st & I'm always surprised at how little I'm spending there for such good quality...so lucky to have one in Manhattan bc here everything is super overpriced!
The way you say Aldi is the same way I do. It’s my favorite place to shop.
amanda smith same!!!
amanda smith That pizza bread from aldis I'm gonna have to get some since it's cheaper I usually like to make sure I got some good food cause I have relatives who likes to sneak in snacks before they go home😏
All depends on where your from uk we call it Aldi America seem to call it oldi( I’ve typed it how people say it not the spelling)
Do you have any idea the true cost of that?
I disagree with the comment about Aldi's chips. I really like their brand better. Also, their "Girl Scout" cookies are exactly the same and available year round.
sbayles I actually like the Aldi brand thin mint cookies better!
Less than 2 bucks a package!
Tell me what the off brand girl scout cookies are called at Aldi! I need it!
The real Night Time I think they are “Benton’s...” they’re right by all the cookies. In a green package. Put them in the freezer, so good!!!!!
I agree about their Thin Mints and Peanut Butters. Sorry, Girl Scouts. I am never cookie shopping anywhere but Aldi.
Added bonus for the aldi cookies is they are vegan!! So for a vegan who missed chips ahoy it's a major win!
Plant-Based Cheapskate didn’t know that. Thank you *runs to Aldi*
@@veronicapenamedina436 both crunchy and chewy. The vegan zombie even called the company to check the sugar! They are delish.
Thanks!
Real Vegan Mama omg yes so good!!
The bonus on a lot of products from Aldi is that they have no artificial flavors or colors. Soooo... Big plus!
"I've got Cheeto fingers on both!" *immediately touches face and hair with both hands*
I'm guessing your life is extremely boring
Kinds
Looks like she used her middle fingers, the clean ones. But I am always the one to immediately wash my hands after, I don't even wanna lick my fingers cuz I think that's gross lol
Aldi is awesome, I shop there every week and cut my grocery bill by $50 switching to them. The only thing we (actually I should say my husband he’s the one that eats them) didn’t like was their version of pop-tarts, but thankfully they sell a few flavors of pop-tarts which is great. And right now they have all their “German” food items in, we love the soft pretzels and the apple strudel.
We love that you love our "German" food items. :D
I think their Pop tarts are really good ..and a lot cheaper
We love their pop tarts better than name brand ! And they are so cheap!
The spetzel and schnitzel
Even though I am a huge Aldi fan, their snacks (anything Clancy) are weak. Taste is the main goal and Aldi brand snacks are pretty tasteless. What they have going for them is they are cheap. Aldi has some great cheap wines. Their Pinot Grigio and Merlot for $2.89 are great deals. They also have a Rose for $8 that was selected as one of the best Rose's in the world. For people who are lactose intolerant like me, they have a nice selection of Almond Milks. In recent years Aldi has really expanded their selection of non-food household items. I've found lots of great things I didn't know I needed on the Aldi shelves. I could go on, but people who live near an Aldi are lucky - affordable and decent groceries. Its no wonder Aldi is growing like mad.
I cannot stand the aldi's "cheetos" they have a really unpleasant aftertaste to me.
I like the aldi Cheetos but their potato chips are really greasy
Clancy's is a southern name brand. No Aldi's.
I hate the non-food isles since they take food isles away and the food selection is getting worse and worse to the point where it is not worth it anymore to stop at Aldi. Many food isles vanished there and with it items that I used to get on a regular basis, not anymore.
Petrus,
Their chips are awesome~~ Clancy brand! The seasonal cookies from Germany are fantastic too!
I LOVE Aldi!
Who doesn't live near an Aldi but is watching this video anyway?
Me! But they're building an Aldi in my town so I'm preparing myself lol
Me.
michelle B I don’t but there’s one 35-45 minutes from my house but I honestly think it’s worth it . so much cheaper and I honestly like their way of work . no plastic bags u either bring your own bags or they have bags u can purchase
Ive never even heard of an aldi. None near me. None even close
michelle B I have never heard of that store but curious about the taste test.
The Aldi Pecan Sandies are infinitely better than any other brand.
ItsJustAPhase I agree
Hi, i love pecan sandies. I will have to try the Aldi brand, Thank you.
Damn.... Been wanting to try them. Now since you've mentioned then I guess I'll be getting then along with those chocolate chip ones.
Really... I need to get them now
Yes, they are definitely yummy!
I dont know why but i love this video idea lol. Keep them coming.
When my bff had small children, they moaned and groaned and complained when she bought store brands. She had a Captain Crunch box she refilled for years with the store brand stuff. Win Win we call that.
I sure wish we had an Aldi!
K Quitberg what a great technique!!
That wouldn't have worked on me as a kid. I always checked expiration dates since my dad always brought home expired food.
Aldi doesn't have artificial colors or msg, so that's a good thing to keep in mind too when you're talking chips like doritos especially!
Their mac &cheese does not have dyes in it either.
The danger of msg is a complete myth with racist roots.
I hope you do more of these comparisons! I love them.
you should do walmart brand vs target brand👍👍👍
I like this idea.
You should stop sopping at both of those stores all together.
they should have called them FiberWon not FiberNow
Best comment lol
If the name is to close to the copywrited name they can still get in trouble.
Ie: someone developed a brand name called “south butt”. It was supposed to be a play on “north face”. They got served a cease and desist letter and had to stop using the name.
South butt 😂
I love these videos so much!!!! Already patiently awaiting the next one! Maybe Target's brand vs name brand!?!
I have been binge watching your channel for 2 days now!!! love the content! xoxo
Love these videos! Very informative.
those aldi benton cookies are so good
I changed my top of the line supermarket to Aldi 10 years ago here in the UK and I have never gone back. Aldi is top quality at a fraction of the cost. I have saved enough every 3 months to go on a week's vacation flights and all inclusive just by buying food I love. Aldi really is great.....
Great video! I love the little clips at the end :)
Love this idea and thanks so much for sharing!
When you see a package boasting real chocolate, it’s because a lot of brands, Chips Ahoy included, don’t use real chocolate, but other ingredients, mixed with chocolate liquor, to give the product the taste of chocolate, but at a cheaper cost to produce. Any time you see a package that says “chocolatey” chips or “chocolate flavored”
That’s when it isn’t real chocolate.
I've seen that a lot, I always wondered what it was they were using instead lol
"You know they have a pull tab, right?" This made me laugh.
Great video! Loved it, you're fun to watch and very informational! I've been watching the British show Eat Well for Less, and they did brand vs. non-brand comparisons too but fun to see direct comparisons.
I've worked in a couple factories, while it's true most stuff is made in same buildings, there are usually different lines and quality isn't the same
Micah Johnson Boxing is it possible to elaborate on this. I’m genuinely curious. For example if you have ketchup or mayonnaise, are they the same exact ingredients or do people just use the same facilities. How do they regulate quality differently in the same factory. For instance I’ve heard Costco Kirkland brand is often the same name brand without the name, such as Duracell batteries and north face jackers
Maybe try Walmart brand to name brand, and target brand to name brand? or Walmart brand to aldi brand? The possibilities are endless! New sub here btw. Good video :)
These are great! I am loving these videos!
I appreciate the HUGE difference in sodium between those two pizza brands. That makes such a difference, besides the monetary value. This is a great video!
THANKS FOR THIS! I will still continue to shop at Aldi ☺️😋
You’re totally saying it right! Aldi is my fave. They cut artificial colors out of their products semi-recently.
MissWorldx81 No, you’re saying it wrong. - Aldi employee
The employees around here all say All-dee, just like she does.
Jennifer_the_bookish Aye, an Americans pronunciation of a German supermarket must be right👍🏼
I have celiac disease. I love the Aldi “Live GFree”. The cake mix? Betty Crocker Gluten-Free? $4.99. Aldi Live GFree? $2.39!! And the Aldi? Much much much better!!
I'm in RI and I definitely pronounce ALL-di like you. I love shopping at aldi. I save so much money. Great video.
Love this video idea! Would love to see a dollar general version of this! The brand is clover valley I believe.
I worked in a company that made stuff for aldi and name brand we literally didnt change the product out just the packaging
Aldi peach tea is my favorite! It tastes 1000x better than Snapple. Highly recommend!
Most Aldi products are private labels of National brands.
Just saying 😏
But their German chocolate is authentic and fantastic!
The only thing with cookies and snacks most of them have soy in them. Soy is usually GMO and highly pesticide plant! Why on Earth do they have to put soy in their baked goods and stuff is beyond me!! I think I'll email some of them and ask why! I do love Aldi's!!
Nalani Pimentel I love aldis brand of nutella it isn't too sweet and you can taste the hazelnut and chocolate real well and I get their mini plain bagels and yummy so good.
The chocolate is from Austria
Aldi has an impressive line of Gluten-Free products: bread, cereal, baking mixes, etc. They are a fraction of the cost of the "big name" Gluten-Free products, cookie, cake and pancake mixes are yummy, but we haven't found a versatile all around GF baking mix from Aldi yet. Aldi granola is great, taste, quality and cost is better than most other GF granolas. Gluten-free bread is good but contains eggs (some of us cannot eat eggs), etc. Overall, we'd say their Gluten-Free line has superior prices and very, very good various specific Gluten-free products. We've been thrilled with superior produce at Aldi's and very, very good meats too. Some Aldi's are not towing the line, we know. But ours is really impressive and is our major grocery store!
Yeeeeessss!!!! Can we talk about the gf hot pockets??? Also my fav bread, still soft and tasty when not toasted.
The gf Mac and cheese is my fav from aldi
The gf dry pasta wasnt very good
I have turned people who don't even need to eat GF onto Aldi's GF pretzels. They're better than regular pretzels!
I like Aldi's cheese (lots of variety of cheeses available)...my husband loves the Harvati Cheese. Enjoy the Greek Yogurt and the wonderful sour cream too...so thick and creamy. We have good luck purchasing food at Aldi and saves us a ton of money. Oh, the salsa is yummy too. Their chocolate is wonderful!
Yes, great price on their cheeses including shredded and specialty cheese that are fantastic and fun to try out, especially with wine. I do buy their deluxe American cheese over the Kraft deluxe now since it saves good money, but the Kraft deluxe does seem much firmer and more like deli cheese. The Aldi almost seems a tiny bit like process cheese singles, but close enough to the real stuff. Maybe just a texture thing.
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran always taste stale 😭
Daniella Hernandez I thought it was just me
You just gained a new subscriber! :D I love ALL-dee (how I pronounce it) and I love shopping there! Definitely my favorite grocery store!
Congratulations on the baby, btw! :)
I just found your channel. Love it!! Subscribed!! ❤
I am a big fan of Aldi for a number of reasons. One is speed; even with a wait to check out, it is faster than going to the traditional super market. Another is their selection of gluten-free options. I appreciate that you have to return your buggy (shopping cart for you northerners) to redeem your quarter because it keeps the parking lot clear of dent inducing buggies. Most importantly, I LOVE their Swiss Rolls (sorry Little Debbie)!
You're saying Aldi right don't listen to them it's All-dee
Put it in Google translate to German. Then you know how to pronounce it. Aldi is short for Albrecht-Discount a German chain.
its pronouns aud eee
This was great to watch. Thanks for doing this. Now I'm really curious about the yogurt.
I'm enjoying your video. Thanks so much for sharing this with your viewers !
Do a Trader Joe’s one! The best!
Trader Joe's is ALDI North. That's nice for me because I get a lot of American products in Germany. ALDI in the US is ALDI South. Actually two different companies.
Aldi is trader joes:) in europe you see both brands as own brand in aldi xp depends on what got shipped to us that week xp the product is the exact same x0
Umm I call BS. They are basically the same store, just split on a technicality of geographic service area.
Paul McQuown they aren't the same but some of their products are identical.
Far as I know Aldi owns Trader Joes so ya
Trader Joe's has some products that are name brand but with their packaging. Their version of Rice Krispies taste exactly the same to me so that would be my guess. Now their Joe's O's do not taste like Cheerios.
There is a factory nearby that makes the same product for grocery stores as Whole Foods. They just use different packaging. I go for off brand if it tastes good but I will pay more for a better taste. Fun video!
Trader Joe's & Aldi owners are owed by brothers, so they might share some same secrets🙃
Thank you. I've discovered cheaper is not always better. Sometimes you get a winner!
Pull tab cookies & beer tasting! So cute you two!
Aldi's brand taste just as good for half the price. Doesn't makes sense to pay more for a slight difference on junk food
What was the verdict on the beer? I don't instagram
I don't even see it on her instagram :/
My guess it probably taste very similar like all the rest of the products. And yeah it’s still not up on instagram
They didn’t taste the same at all. The Aldis beer he said had a strong malt flavor like colt 45.
Haha, maybe Europeans love a strong tasting brew.
I don’t care how you pronounce it! Haha! 🤷🏼♀️. I just watched the beer one! Good job as always!!
"You know they have a pull tab, right?" 😂😂😂
The Aldi Clancy's snacks are very hit or miss. The cheese curls are not up to name brand spec but the chips generally are. The spicy hot cheese curls are a disaster, way below Hot Cheetos. But then, no store brand hot cheese curls is as good as the name brand. Aldi's Millville cereals are really outstanding. Every one I've tried has nailed it. Their various kinds of frozen pizza are also always outstanding. In my area, Aldi milk is exactly the same as Costco and Sam's Club milk. So it's top quality.
They used to have these chili-lime cheese curls that I really enjoyed. The regular ones are better than some off brands, but normally pass them by.
millville raisin bran is where its at
Yo Yo I like aldis oatmeal it's so good.
And the Lucky Charms copycat is good too.
And their Golden Grahams
If I ever live in a place where I can set up a coffee station, I definitely want (perhaps a smaller version of) that sign you have in the background. XD
I just came upon your video and I’m 66 years old. It’s always been All-Dees to everyone I know👍 . Enjoyed your haul.
I think you are pronouncing it right, everyone I met pronounces it your way
Aldi foods (Clancy's) is the same as Trader Joe's products. Same owner, same products, different packages.
Aldi and Trader Joe's are basically own same people. How do you start it in Germany there was two brothers but when they decide to come to America one brother took the East coast which is mostly all these and the other brother took the west coast is mostly trader Joe's
This is awesome because I just thought of Aldi comparison as I went by it today! Thanks! :)
I love these comparison videos. It saves me a lot of time & money from having to experiment on my own. Aldi recently opened in my area and I thought it was supposed to be terrible products. You've convinced me to give them a try. Thanks!!
Who cares how you pronounced it..we all know what you were talking about..my goodness..enjoyed the video.new subbie
I pronounce it the way you do....
I absolutely love the Aldi mixed nuts. It would have been interesting to see you compare those with the planters brand.
Love these videos so much!!
I live in St. Louis and we pronounce it "ALL-dee" also. Love your videos ❤️
Anne Rohrbacker Imo's, Ted Drewes, gooey cake and toasted ravioli!😍
I pronounce it the way you do. Don't tell me how to say words! Lol
In Europe, we pronounce 'Aldi' in the same way she did.
Haha so funny. I bet you know Europe better than me... Doesn't matter, if you still have doubts, Uk press asked the correct way of pronounce "aldi" to the company. Check it out: www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/food/6252189/youve-been-pronouncing-aldi-all-wrong-and-heres-the-final-word-from-the-store-itself/
Do more aldi vs name brand!!
As far as the Aldi videos go this is my favorite kind, the blind taste test is not always 100% reliable but pretty close. TheReaper!
It's ALL-DI! Idk what other people were talking about. You say it just fine! Love this video 🤗
@TheRenaissanceman65 in the UK Ive only heard people say it the second way she said it in the video. Dont understand how it's alldi when there is only one L
It’s not OLDI it’s AL-DI
The associates at the ALLDEE I go to call it ALLDEE. And thanks for the comparisons.
I love these kind of videos 😚
I love these videos!!
Pronunciations vary by region. I say alldee too.
Everybody knows Cheetos’ taste and texture.
For products you enjoy spend twice as much and have them half as often. For stuff you just consume and don’t savor get the generic. Surprised about the Aldi cookies. Nice vid.
Subscribed for this kind of content!!
I wish we had an aldi here in Louisiana 😒 we’re stuck with Walmart and smaller chain grocery stores. No Kroger’s or anything else
april sproles Well I sometimes get walmart brand snack goodies and they taste the same as the name brand..
We didn’t get an aldi too long ago but the business is growing exponentially so don’t be surprised if one comes your way within the next few years or even sooner.... that being said, being in central Florida the stores I’ve seen here on TH-cam that I’m most jealous of is some of those grocery outlet stores....have seen people get killer deals at those places, only catch I think is sometimes the items are nearing their date or come in a damaged box or something like that.
Aldi used to be good years ago.
They are pushing blankets and kitchen ware and toys now and the food isles are disapperaing.
About 10 to 15 years ago they had twice as many food isles than what they have now in the same store.
You are better off with walmart, at least you get selection that may be even comparable on prices.
Why drive across town and wast gasoline and time for a couple of items and then you have to go to another store anyways.
I pronounce Aldi the way you do.
Wow you actually say my name right. Most people say Ben-ton. You say it right
Thanks for this vid. So helpful!
I think you are saying it correctly. That’s how I’ve always said it too. I love Aldi. I really haven’t found anything there that I don’t like vs. name brand. Also the Aldi products are non gmo. Preservative and pesticide free. So it’s a winner in my book.
German here, putting in my 1 cent (only one because Aldi is so cheap) re the pronunciation: We use a different type of A when saying it. It's more like the A in art, not like the one in all. But no matter how you pronounce them, their stuff is great quality for a low price.
I pronounce it the same way you do..and have been all my life. I feel like since I’m a “lifetime” shopper, I have it down packed and I am an expert lol 😂
Hi I'm new to ur channel and really like these type of videos hope u continue them btw u are saying aldi the right way lol
I’ve always heard it pronounced the way you say it so...🤷🏼♀️
The pronunciation of Aldi is right. By the way a lot of brand producers also produce for Aldi. That's the reason why often packages as well as incridients are similar or identical.
I know for a fact,in Austria it is pronounced All Dee.
Loved this comparison. They just opened a new Aldi near me. Never been to one and can't wait to try it. All about saving money! New subscriber.
I really got a kick out of this tasting video! Because of it, I just bought the Cinnamon Toasters (which are made by Post Cereals) and the Chewy bars, and think that they're good, too. It's funny how some of the foods at Dollar Tree are regional brands that don't have the distribution channels that the big guys have, and are little gems that are a fantastic value. If you get them in your area, try the Westminster Baking Co. Oyster Crackers; you'll usually see them near the soups, or on an end-cap. They're restaurant-quality, and are very fresh tasting. Hope you'll do more videos like this, because they're fun and eye-opening! P.S. May I ask about the coffee print behind you? Did you create it, or was it purchased? I need it in my life! Thanks!
Just found your channel I’m from Australia
I've never heard Aldi pronounced any other way.. you're saying it right!
My mom is a USDA. She makes inspections at the places eggs are packaged. Egglands best, Walmart, local grocery stores are all the same egg, come from the same chickens and fed the same feed. Only difference is egglands best gets that little stamp but it is the same egg as a Walmart brand or other grocery store.
I got the Raisin Bran at ALDI last Friday. I've basically finished it and to me it tastes identical to the name brand(with plenty of raisins, my main concern). I also got their version of Cocoa Pebbles but haven't tried that yet.