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What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[–] [email protected] 88 points 10 months ago (6 children)

In the UK, baked beans.

In my work we did a blind taste test of 10 different brands of baked beans, with participants ranking them in order from best to worst. The name brand options such as Heinz, HP, and Branstons ended up in the middle, with the cheaper options from Aldi and Asda being the best. The most expensive beans were from Marks and Spencer and were voted the worst ones.

If you're paying more than 50p a can its not worth it.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 10 months ago

Got to respect the dedicated UK baked beans eaters.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 10 months ago

Does that not just prove which ones have the most salt and sugar in them?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Aldi UK beans aren't as good as they used to be. I think they changed about 6 months ago. That said, they are still decent and my beans of choice.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Every time I eat baked beans I fill my knickers.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 10 months ago

Good to know, SatansMaggotyCumFart

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Heinz is apparently not what it was. More sugar, less tomato.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Though Lidl value beans are no where near as good as their standard ones.