16 Cheap Aldi Products You Should Avoid Buying At All Costs - Tasting Table

"As grocery prices around the country soar, our undying love for Aldi continues to grow. The German-born grocery chain has been making headlines as it opens up new stores all over the U.S., promising some salvation against rising food costs. It eschews name-brand groceries in favor of house-brand items, keeping prices ridiculously low, rarely sacrificing quality. Rarely - not never. Among Aldi's slew of bargains and affordable foods that are still somehow really good, some products match their price in terms of quality."

"Seafood is notoriously pricey, so the cheap price tags on Aldi's fish are tempting, and honestly, it isn't all half bad - save for the infamous Aldi salmon scandal (which, in its defense, has since been rectified) and a few other gnarly options hiding in the freezer section. After trying almost every fish from Aldi (sorry Aldi, we're still not brave enough to go back for the salmon) we can safely say that the Fremont Fish Market Pacific Whiting is the catch that you should be tossing back."

Grocery prices are rising nationwide, and Aldi has expanded across the U.S. while prioritizing house-brand items to keep costs extremely low. Most Aldi offerings deliver strong value and acceptable quality despite bargain prices, but a few products fall short. A list identifies several notably poor items at the chain to help shoppers avoid disappointing purchases. Frozen seafood can be hit-or-miss; Fremont Fish Market Pacific Whiting filets sell cheaply but display an overpowering fishy odor and off flavors, described as if the fish sat in the sun before freezing. Aldi's tilapia is suggested as a better, similarly flaky alternative.

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