The ALDI products with a cult following
A good price is not the only factor that attracts loyal customers to ALDI. The supermarket retailer’s point of difference is also the brands and products on offer that aren’t available anywhere else.
Now, ALDI Unpacked has revealed the 13 products that have a cult following with fans of the chain.
1. Bakers Life 85% Lower Carb Higher Protein Bread
Nutritionists have praised the loaf which is high in protein and carries a five-star health rating.
“It’s rare to find a really great, healthy product in a supermarket that makes even nutritionists happy,” wrote nutritionist Susie Burrell for news.com.au.
“Not only does this bread taste great, but the nutrition information is so strong it is hard to find fault with the lower-carb product,” she said.
And it comes with a competitive price at $4.99 a loaf.
2. Oh So Natural Peanut Butter
ALDI says this product rates as a favourite because it contains no additives and is made from 100 per cent peanuts with “nutty nutrients". It comes in smooth and crunchy costing $2.99 a jar.
The peanut butter has a five-star health rating, and one tablespoon contains four grams of natural protein, niacin, vitamin E, magnesium and phosphorus, reports the Daily Mail.
3. Yoconut Natural Coconut Yogurt
It’s the “delicious” flavour fans have gone “coconuts” for that has proved this product a winner. It’s also a dairy-free alternative.
4. Yoconut Coconut Frozen Dessert
Still with the coconut theme is this popular dessert, which ALDI calls a “dairy free nice cream". It’s available in two flavours – salted caramel and vanilla – is vegan and gluten free, and a good alternative for those who find it difficult to find a dairy free dessert at other supermarkets.
“We don’t blame you if you can’t decide which flavour to try first,” says the retailer.
5. Belmont Biscuit Co Almond Spekulatius
This traditional European spiced biscuit is sprinkled with almonds and is a very delicious sounding alternative for vegans.
According to the Daily Mail, at $2.99 a pack, the popular sweet treat often sells out.
6. Simply Vegetarian Chickpea, Sweet Potato & Quinoa Bites
This is protein-rich vegetarian snack that the brand says “our customers can’t seem to get enough of". It suggests the snack can be complimented by flat bread or added to spaghetti.
7. Bon Appetit Chocolate Chip Brioche Loaf
As if the name alone of this French-made treat didn’t sound delicious enough, ALDI recommends making some “next level” French toast with it.
8. Urban Eats Turkish Style Gozleme
Fans of these gozlemes have some interesting cooking hacks for the savoury snack, including adding some natural yoghurt, a squeeze of lemon juice or even popping it into a sandwich press for a great crunch.
“No matter how you choose to cook or garnish, you have yourself an (as close as can possibly be) authentic tasting Turkish Gozleme,” says ALDI.
9. Dairy Dream Greek Style Fruit Yogurt
The yoghurt comes in passionfruit, mango and peach, and citrus cheesecake flavours and has no added sugar, which according to the retailer has “quickly become a household staple".
10. Urban Eats Greek Style Spanakopita
The Greek pastry with spinach and feta cheese can be dipped into tzatziki, ALDI says, for a “flavour explosion”.
11. Monarc Obsession Ice Cream
This one would be hard to resist for ice cream lovers with flavours like the unique-sounding white chocolate passionfruit (white chocolate ice cream, passionfruit sauce and white chocolate curls), and Vanilla Caramel (vanilla and caramel ice cream with caramel sauce and caramel pieces).
12. Bavarian Pretzel
One fan has taken this ALDI favourite “ready to bake straight from the pack”, and given it a twist, adding brie and truffles.
13. Specially Selected Woodfired Pizza
Rounding out the list, the pizza comes from the home of the family favourite, made in Italy in the Friuli region, and won Product of the Year in 2017.
Its point of difference from most supermarket pizzas is its gourmet topping comprised of goat cheese crumbs, sweet red onion, creamy mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, fresh rocket and even “soft mild” beetroot.
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