Aldi operates around 2,300 stores in 39 states and is ever-expanding. Their private-label inventory has grown from budget to slightly chic, yet they’re beating Walmart prices. Here are 10-must buy items at Aldi.
10. Fresh Produce
While not as extensive as other grocery stores, Aldi’s produce section offers all the basics most people need with prices that beat Walmart on many items. For example, a 10-pound bag of Wisconsin-grown russet potatoes sells for $5.99 – two bucks cheaper than Walmart. Organic Chiquita bananas sell for what you pay for non-organic bananas at other stores.
9. Organic Food
Consumer demand has driven stores to offer more organic products. Aldi competes with the best by carrying a wide selection of organic and/or non-GMO packaged items, as well as produce. Check out Aldi’s private label Simply Nature. A 12-ounce bag of organic, non-GMO granola cereal sells for $2.65. A 14-ounce bag of organic, non-GMO cashews is priced at $8.09.
8. Wine
Some states restrict wine sales in grocery stores, but where it’s legal, Aldi features a respectable selection of quality wines at bargain prices. For example, one store featured nearly 40 brands of white, red, rose, and sparkling wines with most priced between $5 and $10 a bottle. Try Aldi’s private label Winking Owl. Its Moscato sells for $3.45.
7. Cheese
Cheese lovers take note: Aldi is the place for cheese. You’ll find Gouda, Camembert, Brie, Asiago, several varieties of goat cheese, and more international fare. For example, Aldi brand Emporium Selection offers an 8-ounce package of Habenero Jack that sells for $1.99. A 6-ounce wedge of Gouda goes for $3.59.
6. Coffee
You can find high-quality and organic coffees for much less at Aldi’s. Aldi’s Barrisimo brand coffee competes with the best beans available. A 12-ounce bag of Fair Trade-certified dark roast ground coffee sells for $3.95, about half what you’ll pay for similar coffee on Amazon. Organic Fair Trade, non-GMO whole bean coffee goes for $6.19.
5. Olive Oil
Healthier eating, and diets such as the Mediterranean diet, rely on olive oil. If you’re looking for high-quality olive oil at bargain prices, Aldi’s is the place to shop. For example, a 16.9-ounce bottle of Carlini brand olive oil sells for only $3.49. The same brand and size in the extra-virgin variety goes for $5.09.
4. Chocolate
Aldi is a mecca for chocolate lovers. You’ll find a wide variety of some of the finest chocolate anywhere, with most produced in Germany, Belgium, and Austria. One of the top Aldi brands for chocolate is Choceur. A huge 200-gram (7 ounces) dark chocolate and hazelnut bar sells for $2.49. An 11-ounce box of milk chocolate-covered almonds goes for $3.99.
3. Canned Soup
One area of culinary staples that Aldi excels in is its wide offerings of soups. It’s Aldi’s Deutsche Küche brand soup comes in 28-ounce cans and sells for $2.89. That price is on par with the much smaller 18.5-ounce cans of Progresso soup. Aldi’s varieties include harvest potato, harvest vegetable, hearty pea, German bean, and more.
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2. Jasmine Rice
Aldi’s Specially Selected brand of imported jasmine rice sells at $5.59 for a 5-pound bag. Compare that to Amazon and other stores and you’ll note Aldi’s price is significantly less. Jasmine Rice is great as a side dish. Consider adding a touch of lime juice and some chopped fresh cilantro. It also makes an excellent base for stir-fries.
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1. Ice Cream
Ice cream lovers take note: Aldi features a wide variety of ice cream at prices that slay the competition. For example, a 48-ounce carton of Sea Salt Caramel ice cream by Aldi’s Sundae Shoppe brand sells for $3.19. It’s hard to find a lower price for any brand at any store.
