ASDA SMART PRICE WHEAT BISKS Vs WEETABIX | WHICH IS BEST FOR YOUR MONEY?

[@guywakeford3259]

When I was married my wife used to buy only the most expensive stuff. Everything had to be branded, free range or organic. Needless to say our food bills were horrendous. One item she didn't like though was the branded Weetabix. She actually preferred the taste of the shop own brands. Now that we're divorced I can buy all the shops own branded stuff all I want. Being single has saved me a fortune! 😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

I worked with a guy who's wife only shopped at M&S. We were on minimum wage jobs at the time. They didn't last long before divorce.

[@manoo422]

I wonder if she applies the same high and mighty values now she is paying for it her self...!?

[@mrsmw2020]

I’ve gone the other way. My husband used to buy all the expensive Waitrose stuff. Since we’ve been married I’ve shown him some (not all) own brands can be just as good. Saves a fortune.

[@lawrencewilson2457]

Being single has saved you a fortune! 😂I bet the divorce cost you a fortune! 😂

[@guywakeford3259]

@@lawrencewilson2457 yep you guessed it! 😆

[@mickohara7268]

So, if you have 2 (whatever bix ha) daily. The Weetabix branded ones would cost £91.25. The Asda ones would cost you £23.42. That's an annual saving of £67.83. Not to be sniffed at, the way food prices are going. Another really useful video. 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Mick

[@mickohara7268]

@Rock of Ages Yeah, fun channel, really bloody useful too. I'm laid up with fractures, can't work, money has suddenly become really tight. Can't often afford to gamble on cheaper options in case they're too horrible to eat!

[@rickytonks4906]

Sometimes cheaper option are better then top brands

[@mickohara7268]

@@rickytonks4906 Yeah. Check out Aldi Gastro Fiery Jalfrezi. It's fantastic. There's loads out there, channel really useful.

[@rickytonks4906]

Thank you will do

[@samanthahardy9903]

I haven't bought brand name cereals for over 20 years. The way I look at it is "I'm paying for the product, I'm not going to pay for the design on the box anymore." It's saved me a fortune over the years. I used to wonder why some of my neighbours used to spend so much on shopping, it was because they always bought brand named products. I used to buy Rice Krispies when my daughter was still a child as she used to kick off with a temper tantrum if I tried to buy a cheaper version. I know it seems mean but I started to buy the Smartprice ones and put them in a Rice Krispies pack hoping she wouldn't notice. It worked! Sometimes you have to be a bit sneaky with kids to get them to accept that the cheaper version. 😉

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks Samantha great comment I appreciate it 👍

[@tetsuoshima7385]

@@leataylor9277 🤭🤣🫡

[@paulguy2545]

Your daughter’s reaction shows clearly how much Branding influences people into paying more than they need to for something that’s usually just as good as the heavily-marketed brand! Once you realize the psychological tricks these companies use, there really isn’t any going back!

[@leataylor9277]

@@maggiedoor6093 If you would do anything for him, then you wouldn’t be being sneaky and get the Nescafé he likes if that’s the case. What does 47 years, and home and car means to my coffee comment? Makes it sound worse knowing you should be more honest then and accepting what he likes, before changing the coffee without his say so.

[@maggiedoor6093]

@@leataylor9277 . Here is what I will do, I will delete my first and second comment and pray you will see the good in people without judging . Certainly try not to dictate how you think others should live.

[@tonysmith5812]

This guy should have his own TV show. Very engaging and very informative. Great video

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Tony, you will be my first guest. Glad you like pal thanks 😊

[@gb5584]

I second that 👍

[@superseven220]

You're doing wonders for people on a budget. Keep up the good work👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

That's the plan!

[@keithclark6299]

Since a child I have been mixing 3 Weetabix in a bowl with hot milk, I now do it with Asda Smart Price Wheat Bisks, absolutely a no brainer!!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes save your money. 😋👍👍

[@nige3801]

I used to have Shredded wheat with hot milk and sugar as a kid back when we had cold winters lol

[@luvuforeverjames]

@@nige3801 exactly how I have them now, especially nice with a chopped banana

[@nige3801]

@@luvuforeverjames that sounds nice!

[@Poppy-sf1uj]

Aldi has some belters too! Aldi cheerio’s are spot on and a fraction of the price,I’m normally a brand person but these much lower priced ones have caught up a lot and in today’s price crazy world I’m going for the cheaper ones 👍🏻

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks 😊

[@Poppy-sf1uj]

@@BaldFoodieGuy I went Tesco yesterday and walked out with 2 bags of shopping £80!!! I couldn’t believe it! It’s not happening again no way mate 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@johnb7975]

@@Poppy-sf1uj yeah I went to asda and it cost me £47 just for the bags.

[@davey1602]

I have worked in food packing plants and some crisp manufactures simply change the bags over when they get an order for "no frills" style foods. They don't change the product or adjust the ingredients... just the wrappers.

[@Poppy-sf1uj]

@@johnb7975 ridiculous John 🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tonymantle9734]

Yes it's a no brainer, 77p for exactly the same product. That's a massive saving, there's a good chance they are made in the same factory. Just boxed up for different brands.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes good point Tony, crazy really.

[@jimmclay2353]

The ones with square ends are made by Pioneer Foods

[@davefreeman7629]

that is what happends with out a doubt when you see the tv programs about how its made then you understand the place where its made is the same just boxed up cheaper and so on

[@nnglnd]

Yep I worked for danepak they make bacon products for all supermarket chains , same product different box .

[@georger5558]

@@nnglnd different grading also even if it is the same product

[@johnwhyte1488]

Your Sir are a HERO! This is my kind of review, saving us foodies money. As may foodies will no doubt comment on, what’s in a name? It really does show how much we’re being ripped off, (almost) same statistics, same weight, probably manufactured by the same company? The one thing to be grateful for is that the supermarkets have budget brands! Can you imagine a supermarket that sold nothing but budget brand (white label) goods that were as good as the big-name brands? Such a supermarket would never be able to keep up with demand, especially these days. Another superb review Gareth, thank you. Keep it up pal.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks John, yes there really is no difference mate, just goes to show. Thankyou pal, all the best.

[@albertlanger2339]

Australia. I worked part-time for Sanitarium in their "Weetbix" making - seeing what was going into making your version of them. After finishing Uni, I worked for 10 years in accounts/procurement. We made our flagship "Weetbix" but with the same ingredients and portions - put them in whatever box our supermarkets wanted, to which they sold at a cheaper price. Our price to suppliers was the same.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

wow cheers for the information.

[@angeltt4390]

Asda smartprice Weetbix are closer to Aussie Weetbix IMO (as an Aussie in England) those brand labels ones are sweeter and go soggy far too quickly. Miss the proper large flakes in weetbix for sure, the UK ones feel like the sweepings off the floor and put me off cereal. (Visited a Sanitarium factory for a school trip in Carmel was an awesome day and the smell will live in my memory forever!)

[@tinaforbes1059]

Trick of all trades 😁 .

[@jenniferdevlin2805]

I used to make sandwiches for Marks and Spencer 27 years ago. The same company made sarnies for British Rail and for some petrol stations. You really wouldn't know who is making food for supermarkets xx.

[@neilfoster814]

I used to work in a pork pie and sausage factory, Sainsbury's got the same pies and sausages as Tesco and waitrose, just different packages. I was also told that all Jaffa Cakes come out of the same factory too. Draw your own conclusions from that.

[@sophiethomson1289]

Just came across your videos a few days ago and I'm so glad I did. Your videos are a real eye opener, seeing all the ingredients and comparisons is unbelievable!!! You have totally changed how I will shop in future. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos. I'm sure this has been a huge help to a lot of struggling families. God Bless you xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You are so welcome!

[@97channel]

The Smart Price ones are excellent, but the higher tier Asda brand ones (Confusingly, also called Wheat Bisks.) are 100% indistinguishable from Weetabix. Shape, texture, taste. It's just Weetabix in a different box. Same goes with the Aldi, Lidl and Tesco ones. £1.50, from Asda, so if anybody is a bit fussy over the cheapest ones, it's still a £1.50 saving. I fail to see why anybody would waste money on the identical branded product, purely for the box art.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks pal 👍

[@theenglishman3368]

The ASDA ones are squarer

[@DevonExplorer]

The funny thing is, the cheapest one is much healthier because of the low salt and sugar. Unfortunately I can't eat anything with any sweetener in at all, but that sugar content is so low that it might not be so much of a problem. Something that also surprised me is the same weight for both. The weetabix looks larger and thicker so it can't have more actual nutritional content in. Great idea seeing the comparisons, it's really helpful and I'm looking forward to seeing more. Cheers. :)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

you're welcome 😊

[@johnmc3862]

Dearer one much more protein!

[@DevonExplorer]

@@johnmc3862 Ah, I never spotted that. Cheers, John. :)

[@helenjackson9021]

I love your videos - you're so entertaining and candid. I went and bought the Asda ones this afternoon - I'm totally converted, so thanks! I toured a famous biscuit factory last year (I work in advertising) and the non-branded products are often just a slight tweak on the branded versions; made and packaged under the same roof as the big names. With the branded products - much of the price difference is for funding their multi-million £ marketing budgets. Thanks for helping to save us money with your channel!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Helen very kind of you to say, you're very welcome 👌👌👌

[@UncleFeedle]

It's no myth that name-brand and own-brand are often the same product. Back in the 90's, I worked on a video project which explained the operation of automated bottle filllers. Name-brand orange juice cartons and supermarket own-brand cartons were filled from the same source. It's the same with non-food items such as shampoo.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers pal

[@nelliemelba4967]

Thanks for this, Gareth. I really thought the Weetabix would be heavier - it shows how looks can be deceiving! I hardly ever buy branded food anymore. Always try the cheaper version of everything, you might like it, and you could save £££'s! On the other hand if its crap, then you haven't wasted too much money, but 9 times out 10 its going to be fine.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

yes just goes to show

[@davidfinch5062]

This is the same approach I have adopted and I have been pleasantly surprised on many occasions.

[@nige3801]

The only brand name l got recently was Hollands puddings, otherwise l am the same

[@xvsupremacy7190]

@@davidfinch5062 I have warm milk and honey 🍯 on mine so paying £3 would be a total waste .

[@sambrooks7862]

Bought some cheapie rice crispies from lidl a few years back, it was like eating broken glass.

[@yamahonduki]

well, its about time! gareth , , you are a hero sir! i have been saying this for years and as far as i know, this has not yet been done on youtube. at the end of the day, weetabix have the trademark and the fancy brand name packaging, but that is all they have. without it they would be just like any other company large or small producing cereals. the side by side info comparisons worked, the difference in packaging is negligible, the taste difference is non existent, and the rate at which the belly fills up is identical. it annoys me that some people wont buy the identical cheap versions just because it is not in a bright yellow brand name box. they should by the cheap ones and fill their empty yellow boxes with them, one will ever know the difference. BRILLIANT REVIEW GARETH. hats off to you mate!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers pal, no difference at all really, save your money.

[@xvsupremacy7190]

@@BaldFoodieGuy yes tyvm I love these comparisons , am gutted I couldn’t get the Half price Microwave chicken pies from Iceland though .

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

@@xvsupremacy7190 yes so many have struggled getting them. Wonder if it was just my store, seems strange.

[@22Phantasm]

Usually with the cheaper food options they are the ones with more salt or sugar, so this is quite a surprise. Nicely done, dude. This is how direct comparisons should be - direct, simple and factual.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks very much.

[@SSJfraz]

This used to be the case until the sugar tax kicked in. Now the cheaper brands have less sugar in them. Which isn't really such a bad thing at all.

[@22Phantasm]

@@SSJfraz Good point, it makes perfect sense.

[@relaxedandlovingit]

If you cook both cereals in hot milk instead of eating it cold and straight as is, you'll notice a significant difference in texture and taste. I always head for the cheaper brands as price is often a reflection to branding. However, concerning this food type specifically and when cooked, the cheaper one is what I imagine eating bits of cardboard is like. There is always undissolved pieces of what feels like wood-chips, it's an unpleasant eating experience and the taste isn't great. I only buy Weetabix when on offer. I don't agree with such a steep price but I do find the texture and taste more pleasing.

[@debhulks]

Tried the cheaper but husband only wants Weetabix. Buy when on offer.

[@martinroche9835]

Trick to this is crumble the bisks then add the milk and microwave it till preferred temp

[@wintersun398]

@@debhulks have you tried putting the own brand into weetabix box and see if he notices?

[@stewartgovan1672]

Hi, Gareth. Thanks for another extensive review. This is an eye opener. Just goes to show how some people pay extra for the branded stuff when own brand is just as good. Definitely not a cereal killer lol. Keep up the spot on work. Best wishes from Scotland.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Stewart yes I was shocked really. 👌👌

[@sweeta17]

its not even always own brand because with many items even frozen foods its made in the same place and put into different looking packets . the tricks these firms have but many have become wise to it just like with so called big charities .

[@nannababs16]

I used to always buy Weetabix, but when they started getting expensive years ago I started buying the store branded ones and there was no difference and now over 15yrs later I still buy the cheaper brand and I've done it with lots of different cereals over the years.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks 😊

[@brianhiggins3090]

I googled it a few months ago just to see who made the cheap store weetbix, was amazed when it said Asda Tesco Morrisons are made by weetabix.👍

[@xvsupremacy7190]

Me too , there are only two of mostly, but when you have a few children paying £3 is exhorbitant .

[@kevanparker908]

@@brianhiggins3090 Well that's not surprising really is it setting up all the manufacturing equipment would cost a fortune? My mate once told me that the Co-op used to own a biscuit factory which made biscuits some of which went to Mcvities . Mcvities made Co-op branded biscuits as well.

[@channelglenn]

It’s pretty high carb breakfast. 68 g of carbohydrates per hundred grams. It’s not as healthy as it’s made out to be.

[@neorich59]

I like mine absolutely soaked in milk! 🍼 But, you're bang on. Tesco's do their own brand too, but they do an even cheaper brand, by the name of "Stockwell," (rectangular shaped) which are even cheaper. I'm buggered if I can tell the difference between them and the proprietary brand........and in these days of rising prices, it's a no brainer!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks yes just goes to show.

[@sandradent4094]

I like plenty of milk on mine as well. I don't think Weetabix are the same as what they used to be. They are so hard and gritty. I've tried a few Stockwell products, I,LL have to give them a try

[@irreverend_]

Having had both of those before, I think the only real difference is texture. The cheap ones are a little more coarse (but if you wait for the milk to soak in and mash them up they are completely identical)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes, I did they the weetabix were slightly tastier but not allot in it, like you said the weet Bix were more compacted.

[@gmj5386]

Thanks foodie guy for taking the time to do these comparisons, you are already saving me money

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

My pleasure!

[@mijuliebarker9580]

hi gareth, this is exactly what was needed luv, someone doing comparisions just shows whats real etc, well done

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hello thank you very much. I appreciate it 👍👍

[@georgestreet1007]

I do like them with warmed milk. It would have been interesting how they react to your milk. Just been to Aldi and helped myself to the tinned stew for dinner, not something I'ld usually buy but with extra white pepper and salt it' tremendous. Keep up the good work

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Great idea!

[@garyl5128]

That's how I have mine too - I add some sugar to three bix, and pour half a pint of hot milk over them, then mix into a mush. I can't imagine eating them with cold milk like I do with other cereals.

[@probablecausetocheckhard-drive]

@@garyl5128 hot water ? not hot milk?

[@garyl5128]

@@probablecausetocheckhard-drive Oops, yes, hot milk, not hot water lol. I'll go back and edit that. Thanks for pointing it out! Hot water sounds awful!

[@probablecausetocheckhard-drive]

@@garyl5128 lol was thinking maybe it will work when hot and loads of sugar; i have porridge with water not milk alot turn nose up at that. weren't being a spelling nazi lol

[@webmonster350]

Love your vids and the truth about what we pay as a nation, thank you Gareth 👌👌

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Much appreciated

[@ianotimelord]

I recently bought Lidls Rice Krispies, couldn't tell the difference between them and Kelloggs. Bought Aldis Cornflakes, same as Kelloggs, 59p vs £2. Though I've not compared ingredients. I bought the Rice Krispies for Rice Krispie buns and Cornflakes for Cornflake nests. Saved me a bit of money. Very good video.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Ian yes crazy savings to be had. Thanks 👍👍👍

[@kami3000]

I had the Cini Minis from Aldi and they tasted like cardboard.

[@ianotimelord]

@@BaldFoodieGuy Do a taste of Lurpak vs Aldis version?

[@smudgermick]

We never buy branded cereals. They would have to be on a very special offer to persuade us to buy. Your comparison test affirmed what I've always thought i.e. brand names come at a price! Keep up the good work Gareth!!

[@acheface]

As reviews go, this is probably one of the best you've done. Cracking stuff.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers pal, I appreciate it.

[@ca5cada4eva]

I usually get supermarket brand Asda ones not the Smartprice ones are literally Weetabix in a different box I like the Asda's own of Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes

[@Matt19matt19]

Aye. They're even made by Weetabix lol.

[@annemariestones3984]

Yes ref just changing wrappers my mum used to work in a biscuit, crisp factory in the 1960s and 70s. She used to say they just changed the wrappers for the different companies and that was in those days. She said for M&S that they used a slightly better standard of potato with crisps but that was all. Therefore knew this from being very young and have never been a brand snob!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Anne thanks for sharing.

[@MarkBrennan]

I knew someone who worked in the Sunblest factory way back. He said they just changed the packaging for M&S ones. Exactly same product.

[@karenm12161]

Its same for Tea factory where I worked. Tea was just put in different packaging .. it opened my eyes !!

[@richardh1764]

@@MarkBrennan I can guarantee that the square ones are nothing whatsoever to do with Weetabix.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Great video. I did the same with All Bran. The kellogg's were almost £3 and the cheapest brands were under £1. The actual cereal shreds were a bit thicker and slightly less sugar/salt in the cheaper ones, but hardly any difference. People who buy Kellogg's must be basically doing it out of habit, and are easily brainwashed by fancier packaging.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks Nik, yes good to show how much we all are getting ripped off. 👍👍👍

[@lindabiggs3905]

Buy a cereal tupperware box, no one know,

[@paularoberts2129]

The Lidl bran flakes are lovely only 55p a box

[@s.a.m.chalmers6579]

This fellow has one big advantage over other KZbin contributors. He is not boring.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you kindly

[@glennvane7426]

I have been having the Asda ones for ages and like you I can't taste any difference whatsoever. It's worth trying the value items. Thank you for putting this on here and hopefully it will help others.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

you're welcome Glenn.

[@carolblackburn7274]

When I was a kid in the 70's my mother ate Weetabix with butter on and all the family ate Weetabix with boiling water and a dash of milk, and before everybody thinks yuk it's only like ready break of porridge. Mind you my husband of 33 years thinks it's disgusting...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rickb3645]

I love watching these brand named products verses the basic range comparisons... It's almost criminal that manufacturers of branded products like this... Charge the sky high amounts that they do to the customer!... You can't tell me that Weetabix are justified in charging an extra £2.23... When their product contains identical ingredients to the budget product... And as you stated... That apart from the yellow packaging and the fact that Weetabix are made with rounded ends rather than squared ends... There's absolutely no difference between them... They're even the same weight too at 20g each... If you were to crush and crumble one of each of these products into separate bowls... You wouldn't be able to tell them apart... You could buy four boxes of the basic branded product... For just an extra eight pence more than it would have cost you to buy the brand named Weetabix box of 24 at £3.00... If you're struggling as most people are these days... Then we all need to start having more faith in the supermarkets basic ranges... Most these days are very good... And almost on par with the big brands... And in some cases they're even better... I think this review will give people a gentle nudge towards trying more of the supermarkets basic range products... All the best Gaz... Cheers mate. 🍺

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

just goes to show mate, crazy world isnt it, all the best pal.

[@bravo2966]

If people are daft enough to pay those prices there's nowt wrong with em charging for it. If people voted with their feet and stopped buying them, they'd reduce the price.

[@ross8884]

Great comparison! Also worth noting, I once went down the whole breakfast cereal isle and almost EVERY cereal had LOADS of sugar and some salt (apart from Shredded Wheat which is inedible IMO without sugar or honey etc. on it). Get your kids on Weet Bix! :)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks

[@applegal3058]

I like shredded wheat with raisins or fruit like bananas, and maybe some nuts, etc. on it. I like my cereal on the soggy side, so things like wheetabix and shredded wheat are all right by me. Even crunchier cereals, I'll let soak until they're softer.

[@kerrywills8715]

Shredded wheat only on I could stomach. I dislike sweetness

[@applegal3058]

@@kerrywills8715 I like it with a chopped banana and nuts.

[@kerrywills8715]

@@applegal3058 my dad used to have all bran with bananas. Must have helped them go down 🥴

[@schrodingerscat1863]

These comparisons are really useful videos, a lot of people don't buy the cheap option incase they are crap but this one just goes to show, often the brands are just a rip off.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you 👍👍

[@keithshwalbe6981]

My my. That's an eye opener Gareth. Thanks for that mate. I will definitely buy some.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes really no difference Keith, just shows how much we are getting ripped off.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

@@BaldFoodieGuy . . Thanks for getting back to me Gareth. I do believe you are "spot on" about that.

[@ODTries]

It's mental how the popular food companies can charge so much more! It's all the same just fancier packaging! Great review as always 😁

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks 😊

[@lindabiggs3905]

Tesco cheap one good, no difference, except price,

[@philipw3419]

Well if you like the box that much, just buy them once then reuse the box with the cheaper ones ! A,so impress the neighbours with ur wealth.

[@ODTries]

@@philipw3419 fair point 😂😂

[@philipw3419]

@@ODTries I keep a stash of handy Waitrose carrier bags to fill in ALDI - neighbours right jealous

[@milesfb]

Hi Gareth. You've convinced me. Its now added to my shopping list. Ive never really tried smart price stuff that much but youve made people aware that some of it is good. I already get the asda cheap chilli con carme thanks to you. Looks like this is now going to be another regular item on my list too. I do like my Weetabix (but spread with with butter.on though) . So this, thanks to your wonderful review, is defientley worth checking out. Cheers Gareth. 👍.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

yes its a no brainer for me Miles, save your money. Thank you 😊

[@applanateearth586]

I believe at this time where people need to choose between what they most need to spend money on in order to keep warm and everyone fed these videos are a public service! 👌

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks 😊

[@eileenfothergill5025]

Thanks for that video I'm definitely going to try some now ! I worked in food production for over 30yrs and the only difference in some products is that some may use better graded /more refined or expensive raw materials of herbs and spices . For example , to make the seasoning for a sausage roll they would use a better type of ground white pepper compared to the pepper in a smartprice sausage roll . When I first started working in the food manufacturing side I was amazed to see just how many different types there was of the same ingredient, like 10 -15 types of black pepper .

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

great comment thanks 😊

[@gordonthomas3328]

Hi Gareth I have not commented for a while due to family circumstances. FANTASTIC review . I was a HGV driver for twenty five years and learned years ago by delivering to walkers crisps , Kelloggs, birds eye and too many other major brand names that they all make products for the supermarkets in their own label. There is a slight tweak to the recipe but as you have just demonstrated it hardly affects the taste . Just add a touch of salt or sugar and you have the original recipe. GREAT money saving advice again keep it up buddy

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

exactly Gordon, the taste was fractionally different but like you say stick sugar over them or whatever you have and taste exactly the same. Thanks mate.

[@johnnytasker1531]

Fab review- and something I can eat, haha! Other than the packaging, the shape and of course the price, it's a no brainer and you couldn't tell the difference. We already buy Asda own brand Fruit and Fibre cereal and that is ace too. Btw. Same as you I can't eat any cereal once it goes soggy- other than porridge. Thanks for this comparison.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

no worries pal thanks 👍

[@xvsupremacy7190]

I am going to buy a box of these .

[@johnnytasker1531]

@@BaldFoodieGuy 😛

[@johnnytasker1531]

@@xvsupremacy7190 😋

[@glenntrubridge1575]

Hi Gareth, excellent vlog as always. What a saving! Just goes to show that branded products are sometimes a rip off! Can you also think about doing a comparison on walkers ready salted crisps and supermarkets own brand label as ive noticed that walkers crisps are £1.95p for a pkt of six. They have shot up in price. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Glenn will do.

[@davidfinch5062]

I have found Sainsbury's 6pk cheese and onion good at 85p. Close enough not to warrant buying Walkers again.

[@Poppy-sf1uj]

Like the sound of the crisp off there Glenn! Great shout that one mate 👍🏻

[@DemonPete]

I prefer Golder Wonder to Walkers... Especially the cheese and onion. Much more flavour. 😎

[@lindabiggs3905]

It's the cooking oil why price increase, have you tried buying it,,, nowhere

[@bravo2966]

I learned my lesson on buying branded when I was 16 working in an ice cream factory. Used to make Arctic Rolls, sponge on the outside and ice cream on the inside. I remember them stopping the machine that wrapped them in cellophane in the middle of a run, changed the plastic and changed the boxes they were put in. Exactly the same rolls on the conveyor. One was going to Fulton's selling at about 30p and the other was going elsewhere (I forget where now) but they sold at £1.50 EXACTLY the same product, from the same factory.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

great story pal, just goes to show.

[@iainclowery9606]

Same with Weetabix, I'm an engineer and once did a project at the Weetabix factory in Corby. Same product coming down the line and being packaged into multiple supermarkets own brand boxes. Haven't bought branded weetabix since..

[@suesmith3744]

WOW 😮. Haven’t bought Weetabix for ages , can’t believe how pricey they are now , we always buy the Smartprice version and nothing wrong with them at all . Most supermarkets do their own versions , and the savings are enormous . Long time no speak Gareth , but still watching and enjoying your content … take care 😘

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Sue welcome back

[@suesmith3744]

@@BaldFoodieGuy LOL 😝. Thanks , but I’ve never been away , just don’t comment that regularly .

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Great comparison. I say this about a lot of products. You’re paying for the name. Brilliant vlog. Thank you 🙏

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You are so welcome! you got that right.

[@nicktheegg]

As supermarket brands become better and better, i wonder if the 'named' brands will feel the affect on sales and maybe reduce their prices? I buy Sainsbury's 'Dailys' cornflakes at 60p for 500g and they are amazing. Another great video Gareth, all the best to you, and i hope you and your family are well.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Great point! thanks Nick.

[@ca5cada4eva]

I used to buy Tesco Smartprice Cornflakes it was crazy like 30p for a 500g box So nice even for the ridiculously cheap price

[@nicktheegg]

@@ca5cada4eva Bargain!

[@rayjennings3637]

I get my cereals from Lidl. They taste fine and have pretty much the same ingredients just like the two in this video. Still do have the wheat bisks with butter on and maybe a bit of jam as well!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ASH.......................1976]

I rem ever when Kwick Save was around,they did a range of budget foods called No Frills ,no fancy packaging or anything like that ,that was always pretty cheap 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

yes thats where i probably used no frills packaging Ash, cheers.

[@ASH.......................1976]

@@BaldFoodieGuy yeh,that's what reminded me Gaz 😊👍

[@boomerang2]

Its been 40+ years and you've just reminded me i used to have butter on top of a dry weetabix when i was a nipper, too. Thanks Mum (RIP)

[@Crtrz]

pual this was absolutely smashing, bashed this video on its head well done respect 💯💯💯

[@r1273m]

We used to buy Weetabix but they got very expensive so we went on to the TESCO cheapo brand. They tasted just the same to me. Back in the 1950's my mother used to pack me a couple of Weetabix for school mid-morning break. She spread them with butter and honey. Really enjoy these comparison videos!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks 😊 just goes to show pal.

[@eddiejones.redvees]

Great review a change from the usual stuff and cheeper on the fuel bill 😜

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Great point!

[@joeking4206]

The only thing I'd say in Weetabix's defence is that they invented the product, marketed it, and made it popular. Then all the supermarkets stood on their shoulders and were able to charge less. And also, didn't have to pay the margin to Weetabix, they just went straight to the company (probably the same one) who makes the "real" brand. However, the almost 400% price uplift is very difficult to justify, so thanks for the info. I wish Asda would do the same for Speckled Hen beer 🤣

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

good shout Joe

[@uweinhamburg]

I see your point, all correct! But how long should the 'they invented it' protection last? Weetabix was introduces over 60 years ago 😉 A cynical remark - if they haven't learned in 60+ years how to be competitive, they deserve to lose shares of the market.

[@TheRoybeasley]

No, it's not "almost a 400% price uplift" - it's just under a 290% uplift...

[@joeking4206]

@@TheRoybeasley thanks for the correction to my arithmetic. I appreciate that pedants exist and they must be treated with sympathy. I have not bothered to check if your correction is correct, but thanks for taking the time to point out my error. I bet you're a wow at parties 😂.

[@TheRoybeasley]

@@joeking4206 Of course you haven't checked it - If you don't understand how percentages work, so how could you?

[@stevezodiacsteve]

I love the little chuckles..had me giggling along with you..

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you enjoyed Steve thankyou

[@glynnjones007]

Thanks Gareth you're saving me a small fortune.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

No worries pal

[@steveflitton8903]

I think you're spot on and highlighting this will save your viewers some money. Big brand names are always more expensive. We dont need fancy packing. Just a plain box will do. Take Heinz beans. To me they don't taste any different from the cheap brands but they cost a whole lot more. Cheers Gareth. Some more of the same please!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Steve yes more to come. Thank you pal.

[@golfboy7438]

Weetabix is one of the cereals where you can get away with the cheap version, crunchy nut cornflakes on the other hand 😀

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

haha yes

[@leebarrett9581]

Sainsbugs own brand crunchy nut is a winner

[@golfboy7438]

@@leebarrett9581 thanks will try them

[@laurenpaterson3475]

Yes some cheap versions awful

[@markscouler2534]

Try the tescos honey nut own brand cornflakes they taste just the same as the branded ones and it's only a 1 quid for a box

[@a1smith]

It's a long time (years) since I tried the Asda ones but they used to have harder/sharper edged bits within the biscuits. Time to try again. That said I found retrying their rice crispies and corn flakes showed a vast improvement over those I'd tried years ago so I have little doubt they'll have sorted most of their own brand products. Are there any own brand you've found that are best avoided?

[@rayhall4578]

i like the rough bits in them, same with oat biscuits, Oaties are horrible, Lidl's oaty biscuits are a third of the price but taste 3 times better, and the chocolate covered oatys in Lidl the same

[@s.8955]

Awesome great you are doing this so many people struggling out there it's so sad.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks 😊 yes your right, save your money.

[@Kopite68]

I can now (almost) buy 4 smart price for the same price as normal Weetabix. Brilliant video. Thanks.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad I could help

[@DansTech307]

Hi Gareth - David, the owner of a hotel we stay at in Bournemouth , told us this story - Two guys came down for breakfast, one had a bowl of cereal. Suddenly he started bashing the sh1t out of the contents of the bowl with his spoon. David watched, waited a few seconds, then asked him politely what he was doing. The other guy said " He's a cereal killer". True story. Another great video, as Mick Ohara posted , your videos give us a great guide to the quality of the cheaper alternatives.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@Nykona-Sharrowkyn]

As a person who has had to buy the cheaper stuff for several years now I can safely say it IS edible, but IF I had the money I would go Weetabix EVERY time as the taste is superior

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

not much in it mate to be honest

[@Nykona-Sharrowkyn]

@@BaldFoodieGuy very true, and thanks for showing these tips to people 😀

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome Barry.

[@bravo2966]

There's no difference in taste, and I've tried all the variations from all the supermarkets. The difference that I can tell is how densely packed they are, and it changes how mushy they are depending on how quick you eat them from pouring the milk on. Once you're used to that particular brand, you can alter how soon you eat them from the pouring to get it how you like it.

[@stewartroberts2983]

Gareth, hope your well bud, as always yet another brilliant review, due to the "Cost of living" rise of fuel and food, reviews like this are invaluable, you should be proud of the effort you put into the reviews, the savings could then go towards the heating bills , is a Yellow box going to keep somebody warm in there own home this winter ? More review's like this, and hopefully you may help keep someone safe this Winter Nice one bud ❤️

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes it's crackers isn't it. I couldent believe it myself.

[@ianhill4585]

Try the no frills supermarkets ,Lidl ,Aldi etc. And consider the markets for reduced food, selling short date items, steer clear of the poncy organic rip off stalls, Your growling stomach doesn't care if it's organic or tinned, or a day or two out of date.

[@topgrafter2007]

Food is the biggest con game going! Great channel, always watch a couple every week 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Russ spot on

[@grablifebythehauls]

Hi Gareth, I have been watching you in my kitchen on telly so not been commenting but just wanted to say I'm chuffed with how well your channel is thriving.... This video was fab too! I've missed your lives hope to catch you when you do another one xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Sam, yes Ive been super busy, will catch up soon. xx

[@grablifebythehauls]

@@BaldFoodieGuy good on you Congrats on 30k you deserve that and so much more... Just seen your live this Friday will look forward to it.. xx

[@philliphaylor1590]

Why don't you get your other half to put a plate over the two products and go blind and see which ones taste the best Branded or the budget one ! Just a thought??

[@robinbiswas7047]

I tried a supermarket bargain basement version and nearly broke my teeth. Several grains were toasted until they were stones and not flaked. Since then I’ve used the supermarket own brand ( but not their cheapest version) with out issue. My feeling was that the ingredients maybe the same between branded and non branded, but the quality of the grains used might be different.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes good point will keep you posted on that. 👍👍

[@ChrisM541]

Exactly. In general, if something is hugely cheaper than the branded version then that normally means a reduction in ingredient quality. Of course there's fantastic saver/unbranded options out there, but folk need to be aware that in a significant number of cases, ingredients - and the quality of those ingredients - are going to be compromised. The biggest compromises are seen in processed foods e.g. 'ready meals'. It's ALWAYS better to do your own cooking - that way, you get to select those ingredients yourself.

[@damonstarkey4303]

Yes I found that with the Aldi ones, seemed a bit ' grittier'.

[@basil9983]

I worked at a well known (expensive) babies nappy producer once. What happens is when the nappies are being produced there is quite a lot of waste. This is collected and sold on to the more cheaper affordable brand makers. I know this is nothing to do with food but I have no doubt that this happens in the food industry too. So it's all the same stuff that has just been recycled

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

fair point mate

[@bucko321]

The cheap one could be made from all the corners cut off the weetabix

[@basil9983]

@@bucko321 😂😂😂👍

[@elijahheyes9061]

Superb thanks... OK so iv'e bought the smart price and tried them... I sprinkle sugar on anyway and I totally couldn't tell the difference... We're living in trying times and these money saving tips are essential right now for so many people... Keep up the good work and thanks for saving me some money 🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad I could help!

[@stephencarroll6536]

Great vid, it always surprises me at how many own brand products have less salt and sugar, used to watch bbc show that compared them.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes I've done a few comparisons like the beans one they were plastered with sugar.

[@Towny32]

Cheers Gareth 👍🏻 What an eye opener I’ve just shown the missus and we’ll be buying smart price weetabix from now on so SPOT ON 👍🏻

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Mike yes all you can do Is try it, I know where my money is going.

[@bashinmybishop]

I've just tried some. But how I eat Weetabix. I mix two Weetabix (Morrison) with Rice Krispies. Just tried Asda Smart Weetabix with Rice Krispies. No difference whatsoever. I like mine all sloppy. And this does the job perfectly. Thank you. You have saved me £££. Even with the Morrison own version

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great!

[@cowgirl.4363]

Yes, always ate them dry with butter spread on. Sometimes a bit of tomato ketchup spread on the top.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers

[@vivianuk]

I love Weetabix and I will try Asda one. Thanks for those important details.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks very much for the super thanks very kind of you indeed. 😀 😊

[@TheCroutonman]

A timely video as I eat my Lidl brand Honey Nut Clusters. Half the price and just as good. Keep up the good work!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you!

[@michaelrobert503]

I dont actually eat cereal. BUT....this has been a real eye opening video. well done.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers

[@bentennyson2398]

Thankyou I'll try these because I get ASDA deliveries every couple of months, and anything that saves me money gets the thumbs up from me. You just earned a subscriber good sir.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Ben thanks 😊

[@JRattheranch]

This was a brilliant insight Gareth.... Thank you very much. Your teaching me a lot and saving me wasting my precious pension. 👏👏

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers John

[@gwcks]

Brilliant thank you I'd never have touched them until you said hardly any difference as I love weetabix and you was spot on 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad I could help

[@gerrylewis5281]

I'm not a lover of the Co-Op, but they are my local shop open to 11pm. Two weeks ago I needed some breakfast cereal. I like Wheatabix. I've had copycat brands before and they weren't great. On this particular day all they had was mini wheatabix with fruit. So for a one off I bought the Co-Op brand. At nearly half the price they were unbelievable. They were just like the real thing. I'm now a convert.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes co op was always our local growing up. Prices are expensive in them nowadays.

[@jimmclay2353]

Since Weetabix have patented the shape of their product any store versions with round ends are made by Weetabix. The ones with square ends are made by Pioneer Foods (Bokomo) also in the UK.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers for the info Jim.

[@cliffboulton8763]

I have Tesco Own Label Wheat Biscuits and I can't tell the difference either. Nice video as usual, Mate. Re:- Other products in the comments below, I was a lorry driver for nearly 50 years so saw just a few things. I used to pick up bottled water from "a place" and asked one day where the water came from. "You always come here past the reservoir, don't you?" the bloke replied. Reservoir was under a mile away!! There's a Factory on an industrial estate just off the A40 into London where the roads used to be almost blocked by various Supermarket Lorries collecting Sandwiches. I could go on but I think you'll get the general idea that one factory/unit makes many a different branded product

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Cliff thank you pal, all the best mate 👍👍

[@tooblessedtobestressed9715]

I live in Canada and I grew up on Weetabix (I have a Scottish born father). Where I live - it stands alone... this means that there is no "off brand" or "store brand" version... I pay whatever price they are asking for it because its either that or go without. So, to save money, I buy only when on sale here! I'm in the sweet and soggy crowd. I break mine up until it's almost a powder, drown it in milk until it absorbs into a porridge type consistency then sweeten (grew up with sugar but now use Splenda). Yum!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

great comment thanks mate.

[@xena8076]

You have just reminded me of a childhood memory I had forgotten all about - butter on weetabix, lovely

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

yes good wasnt it.

[@michellestone]

You want rip off? I love almonds. Co-op almonds £1.70 for 100g Asda almonds £1.87 for 200g or £5.30 for 600g. Custard tarts. Co-op £1.50 for 2, Asda £1.00 for 4. Milk. Co-op £1.10 for two pints. Asda £1.25 for four pints. I know prices are rising everywhere but the Co-op are just taking the piss.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

yes co op is expensive

[@georgeton4991]

The Burton Latimer Weetabix factory honked of baked Weetabix, use to deliver there, many family generations work at Weetabix.

[@stphnmrsify]

If the bisks are regular Weetabix shaped, they are made by Weetabix. If square/rectangular, they are made by another manufacturer and generally taste a bit grim. Weetabix have a patent on the shape.

[@daviebevan]

My no.1 love Weetabix. I used to always buy "Weetabix" the brand.. Then they went up in price. So I started eating Morries own brand Weetabix. No difference whatsoever. Good review. Thank you

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers David, they are even cheaper arnt they. The savers one?

[@doncastercourier1067]

morries own are made by weetabix in a different factory and label as morries. I used to deliver to the site

[@daviebevan]

@@doncastercourier1067 thanking you for your response

[@craigrennie5458]

Great these comparisons I'd normally gone for the branded one out off single mindness so now I'll get the shop brand one

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Give them a go mate no harm 👍👍

[@bashinmybishop]

Brilliant. I have Weetabix, Morrison own brand every day. Sometimes two or three times a day. This is going to save me ££££. I'll get some Asda versions today🙏

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@Ulysses3473]

Great video buddy. Keep going with the cheaper brands and you will discover how much cheaper you're shopping can be, I've been doing it for years.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks very much, yes save your money.

[@mickfield5458]

It’s a no brainer Gareth totally agree with you. 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Mick.

[@Orwic1]

Wow, massive price difference for what seems pretty much the same thing. Trip to Asda coming up. Thanks for a really useful review - great presentation too!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulguy2545]

It just proves that what you are paying the most for, is the fancy Graphics & Photography + Marketing of the Original Weetabix. Same thing with most branded products and thats why I go for the Supermarket Own-Brands because they’re mostly just as good and you are saving money ;)!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

yes Paul, save your money.

[@terrikps4079]

What a difference in price !!! Its a no brainer you are paying for the name. Another great video Gareth .

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks 👍