Aldi stores of today are bright and contemporary, and the selection has changed from basic to slightly fashionable. But the costs are still cheap, surpassing those of even Walmart, according to one research. According to Aldi’s web shop locator, it runs about 2,300 locations throughout 39 states. The popularity of the retailer’s private label products, which make up about 78% of sales, is a contributing factor in the business’s consistent expansion.
The following are some of our favorite Aldi purchases.
Olive oil
People burn through a shocking lot of olive oil for a cook that is below average. Thank goodness Aldi has my back. Carlini brand olive oil comes in 16.9-ounce bottles for just $3.49, while the extra-virgin variety for $5.09.
Chocolate
I will admit that I love chocolate. I’ve acquired a rather sophisticated palate over the years that allows me to swiftly distinguish between “good stuff” and “not-so-good stuff” (after all, there isn’t really such a thing as terrible chocolate, is there?). I’m delighted to inform that Aldi has some of the best chocolate available for the price, with the majority of it being made in Germany, Belgium, and Austria. One of my favorite Aldi brands is Choceur. Choceur possesses all the qualities of a skilled chocolatier, from truffles to traditional milk chocolate bars. Choose from a large 200-gram (7 ounces) Choceur dark chocolate and hazelnut bar and a $3.99 box of milk chocolate-covered almonds.
Canned soup
My level of culinary proficiency is a solid 4 on a scale of 1 to 10. So it comes as no surprise that canned soup is a mainstay in my kitchen. I use it as a starting point and then add tons of steamed vegetables and rice to create stews that are both healthier and more filling. Aldi’s Deutsche Küche brand soup is this bad cook’s best buddy. German bean, harvest potato, harvest veggie, and hearty pea are among the varieties. Each 28-ounce can costs $2.89, which is comparable to the cost of a considerably smaller (18.5-ounce) Progresso soup can.
Jasmine rice
Jasmine rice is a wonderful side dish and the foundation for my stir-fries. (Simply steam the ingredients, then add some cilantro and lime juice.) A 5-pound bag of imported jasmine rice from Aldi’s Specially Selected line costs $5.59. Comparable things on Amazon cost a lot more than that.
Ice cream
We should finish with dessert. Aldi’s Sundae Shoppe brand 48-ounce cartons of Sea Salt Caramel ice cream cost $3.19 each. I haven’t seen any brand at a lower price in any store than that. How delightful.