These tips will go a long way.
What makes a supermarket product the best product? This usually involves the right combination of price, quality and personal preference. But how do you find that ideal mix? The following 9 tips will go a long way.
1. Read reviews
Many people are now used to checking online reviews in advance when making a major purchase. Not everyone knows that this is also possible with supermarket products, but online reviews and ratings from other consumers can provide valuable insights into the quality and taste of products. Are you looking for a good wine, for example? Then you can also look at which wine to choose best tested is by, for example, the Consumers’ Association. Reading the larger national newspapers can also be worthwhile. Newspapers such as De Telegraaf and AD regularly carry out tests, for example to find the best oliebol or Christmas loaf.
2. Compare unit prices
Is the price of the product an important component for you? Then look not only at the price of the product, but also at the price per unit. The latter is often indicated in kilograms or liters. This makes it easier to compare products with different quantities. You can apply this, for example, to pre-packed cheese, to quickly compare which cheese is ultimately cheaper per kilo. You usually don’t have to calculate the kilo price yourself: supermarkets often show that price on the price tag under the product in question.
3. Buy store brands
The idea that A-brands are always better than private labels in terms of quality is persistent. Too bad, because in many cases the house brands are of excellent quality. Do you have a family member who, for example, insists on cola from an A-brand? Then put it to the test and pour him or her a glass of cola from a house brand to check whether it is noticed. Didn’t notice anything? Then next time you can simply opt for that own brand. Does the test subject notice a difference? Well, tastes differ and apparently the A-brand is more popular in this case. But then there are many other products where you can also try this out. Especially with basic products such as rice and milk, you often don’t taste any difference at all, so you can save a lot by opting for the house brand.
4. Pay attention to the quality mark
Price and personal preference play an important role when it comes to determining the best supermarket products. Quality is the third important pillar, but it goes beyond just the taste and appearance of the product. Quality marks such as organic, fair trade or the Better Life quality mark can indicate that the product meets certain quality and sustainability standards. The time when such products were only available in more expensive or specialized supermarkets is long gone. This range is also increasing in discount supermarkets. For example, choose fair trade chocolate or organic red cabbage. This way you not only purchase the products that are best for you, but that are also the best for your environment!
5. Choose local products
Local and seasonal products are often fresher, which means they could very well be among the best supermarket products. A nice bonus is that local products are sometimes cheaper. And because they have to be transported less far, they are also more sustainable. Useful to know: many packaging states the country of origin of a product. This way you can easily check whether your fresh green beans come from Kenya, Spain, or the Netherlands. If origin is an important aspect of a product for you, this knowledge will make it easier for you to decide which product is the best purchase for you.
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