Is Asda Essentials Food Just A Load Of Rubbish - Or Is It Great Value?

[@TheDiomedef16]

I think it stems from some article that criticised AsDA for the bright yellow labels as being a mark of poverty. Well, shock, horror, many are living in poverty! I too tried them and found them to be excellent, one or two where not to my taste, but that is all. I have no problem wandering to the checkout with a basket full of ‘Wally Labels,’ I think it shows how smart I am. I don’t give a damn what others have in their basket, so why should anyone be bothered what is in mine.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Exactly right... I don't even look at what other people are buying!

[@cherylT321]

Exactly!

[@paularoberts2129]

Well said I totally agree with you ❤️❤️

[@lovelovinghorses]

100% agree 👍

[@natwel1544]

From a food bank, I got decaf tea, powder mash, noodle sachet, pasta sachet & coffeee. Yay!

[@MrScotchpie]

I think one of the best value meals you can make are chunky soups/casseroles. I remember when I as in my 20s working in a factory on 2-10 shifts and living alone in a flat near the factory, an old foreman took me under his wing and told me to by a slow cooker. He said to fill it with budget tins of veg, potatoes, chopped tomatoes etc, some chicken, some dried herbs and a veg or chicken stock and you will have a healthy meal for the whole week. Put it on before the shift and it will be finished when you get home. Then bag and freeze the rest the morning after when it is cooled. Tonight, 30 years later, I'm eating a soup made in an Instant Pot from tinned veg, potatoes and tomatoes etc with Farmfoods frozen diced chicken and its wonderful, its healthy and it costs pennies per portion.

[@cherylT321]

That was so nice of that foreman to help out a young person starting out...Glad you listened to him back then and now!

[@phillipsmiley5930]

a slow cooker is a great way of making cheap stews, fresh or tinned. it can all go in a slow cooker

[@davebirch1976]

And the added bonus is, it's cheaper to use a slow cooker than your oven.

[@ImakHunt69]

A chap with his head screwed on the right way...Eating home cooked healthy food at an affordable price...and why not as it just goes to show you can eat well and save a few bob.....👍👍👍✊✊👍👍

[@davebirch1976]

@@ImakHunt69 it annoys me when people say they can't afford to buy food, when all they do is buy the pre made ready meals that works out costing a lot more and you get less. At least with home cooked food you know what's in it. You can actually make a slow cooker chilli con carne and rice or a slow cooker Bolognese sauce to put with some spaghetti for under a fiver and it'll feed a family of four with good portion size, and possibly leftovers, so they won't go hungry.

[@gazza9463]

What people don't realise is that some of the essential range is actually branded products with a yellow label on instead. Two that immediately come to mind are: the tinned corned beef and the porridge oats. A third is their curry sauce, that's the same as Asda own brand katsu curry sauce at, at least, 1/3 the price.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Yes, I think there will be quite a lot of people surprised to find this out!

[@starshapedtambourineman]

The corned beef is exactly the same, correctamundo ✌️

[@mehere3013]

there made to a price , so lack the same as the bigbrands

[@davebirch1976]

It's same with Aldi, their version of Hoola Hoops are actually made by KP who make the branded ones, someone once found a bag of KP ones in a bag of the Aldi ones.

[@Caroline.123]

I was going to comment that also lol here in Oz we have an essential brand and its just branded labels who have the factories who have a deal with the supermarkets and they put some of their product aside for an essentials or other non brand food.

[@rachelparker6759]

Thank you Tilly, keep doing you. Some people would look at all that food and still not be able to make a half decent meal out of it. Fed is always best. I have been able to eat everyday because of cheap Asda food. xx

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Rachel, I appreciate your comment, and you are absolutely spot on! ❤️💕 xx

[@Elizabeth-ud7fs]

Good for you Tilly. Pure damn snobbery with some people. You tell em girl 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍xxx

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thanks Elizabeth, I know my opinions aren't always popular, but they are my opinions so I go with them! 😃 xxx

[@Elizabeth-ud7fs]

That's the media for ye Tilly, unfortunately. You stick in there. Yer doing good. X🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bentennyson2398]

You earned a subscriber Tilly because I agree with everything that you said, there's absolutely nothing wrong with just essentials or any of the cheaper brands. I had a ASDA delivery yesterday and all of it other than a few items were just essentials, honestly there's nothing wrong with it. Good job spreading the word.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Ben! 👍

[@bentennyson2398]

@@rootofavalon3841 No problem I'm just glad there are people who care, it's more people like you the world needs.

[@amandabrown352]

We eat the yellow labels to survive try living on 700 a month not just food has electricity water council tax not a lot left over,

[@suzie5772]

We also live on £700 a month, it’s not easy at all. You have to be very careful and frugal.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Exactly Amanda, these types of brands are a lifeline to so many people.

[@samanthal562]

We can be in the wally club together Tilly, I'm happy to have a pantry full of food at an affordable price, so who are the fools us or them? Love your videos, they are so helpful xx

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Samantha! ❤️💕 xx

[@kidzngrandkidz840]

Less than 3 minutes in and I have to applaud you Tilly, well done for explaining the obvious, I’d rather have the yellow brand option than “eating zee bugs”

[@sixacres6115]

Agreed.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much, it just all seems a bit silly to me. 💕

[@theozzy4717]

I'll eat zee bugs when Klaus himself does😡

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

I mean, they already put all sorts in our food and water. I don't care what people choose to eat, as long as they're not staving. I wouldn't eat zero boogs though 😂

[@Divergent1111]

Not everyone can afford to be a brand snob, way I see it is that when people pay for my food shopping then they can dictate the brands I buy. Thankyou for showing us the alternatives out there.

[@rootofavalon3841]

That is a very good point, my money, my choices! 👍

[@theozzy4717]

Thing is, branded items are not necessarily better quality or tastier.

[@natwel1544]

Shoutout, Asda have excellent Sushi 🍣 & currently have Pumpkin Korroke Katsu Curry 🍛 in stock.

[@ianholmes3761]

Spot on what can people do if it's all they can afford 🤪

[@georgejob2156]

Too true my dear. We,re not all millionaire class!! I buy all Asda Essential brands! I'm a pensioner. Every penny is a prisoner!!

[@wendylovell6577]

Hi Tilly, I'd say don't knock til you've tried it!!! I'm loving the tea bags, granola and tinned fruits so far xx

[@rootofavalon3841]

Hi Wendy, absolutely spot on! All of our family like all 3 of those too. ❤️ xx

[@willowgrove631]

Just ignore the nay-sayers Tilly - most of these trolls are just kids taking a break from their PlayStations 😂. Thank you for showing us this Asda range, and for encouraging folk to give it a try. I love baked beans on a jacket spud, so I will be giving the Asda ones a try tomorrow 😊👍

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, and you are so right!😂

[@prestoniangirl867]

I tried the yellow lable foods and have found them fine. If you taist it and it needs more seasoning add some. You do you Tilly. Your doing a good job.

[@allenmx]

It’s always worth trying the essentials range and then if you don’t like it, don’t buy again. Their vegetable soup for 24p tastes as good as leading brands to me, as does the tomato. The chicken soup I don’t like but that’s personal choice and I’m glad you like it. A lot of us need to tighten our belts in this day and age. Keep up the great videos Tilly.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you very much... and absolutely right, just try it and see for yourself!

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

I've always bought the value brands, no matter what my employment status is. What some people don't realise is, Asda rebranded their value range from Smart Price to Just Essentials. There has been stigma to the colour of the packaging showing people are poor. This was down to an article somewhere. It's food at the end of the day whether you pay 25p for a tin of beans or £1.20. People that don't have a lot of money will go for the cheaper options available. I remember Tesco value brands being in blue and white striped packaging.

[@Dave-kw7jq]

made me laugh.. wheatabix has been bright yellow for years and no one said owt

[@peterbikes]

Yes but we know weetabix are top quality I buy them often

[@trishgels]

In the US, nearly every off brand is processed at the same plants the name brands are, & all that's different are the labels & prices before being shipped out. These off-brands are getting harder to find, tho. Food Lion is a midrange grocery store chain that has its own brand, + good sales on everything. Lately, however, the no name brands & sale items are harder to find. There's a good amt of name brand foods, but clearly ppl aren't spending extra for it! FYI I live in North Carolina in the southeast, & we're about to run out of diesel, accor to the govt. They're saying less than 25 days. Truckers can't deliver anything w/o it, + school busses, farm equipment, & more. It'll be a catastrophe, yet our politicians act like they're just observers & are mad, too! Why, when they're the ones causing all this? Ppl here aren't concerned about brand names anymore, unless maybe if you're super wealthy! Pretty soon, there & everywhere, snobbery will disappear, & there'll be millions in the UK & here more than willing to eat no name brand foods! I guarantee it!

[@marthaross6301]

Another American in the comments, I agree with you. I’ve been on a budget for so long… now a fixed monthly pension. I got over labels a long time ago, for the very reason you stated. I look for my best value wherever and whenever I can. I buy my meat on the sales and offers….

[@halfanewfie2]

Well said! I'm in California and they are attempting to change our trucks to all electric. Our water is being diverted to the ocean and my state produces over 50% of the produce for the whole US. There's no reason anyone should shame anyone about what food they buy.

[@christyvwperry9423]

Hi Trish H! I also am in NC, USA

[@gm2407]

You would be hard pressed to find a US politician willing to get in the way of big business making profits on price gouging. They would all be on the far left of the Democrat party. Or as the rest of the world sees it 'the centrist block'. Oh and btw Walmart bought ASDA over 20 years ago. How is Walmart for cheap prices in the US as I have never been there?

[@marthaross6301]

@@gm2407 Walmart USED to have SOME cheaper prices…. Lately not so much. Plus their produce has been really ehhhh the last several months. Presently, I find my local Kroger (large multi named grocery chain) and Aldi to be the better prices. Followed by a few local small family owned grocery for meat sales. Then Meijer (another chain) I shop the sales flyers for loss leaders and buy one get one especially for meat protein. When our local farmers markets are happening- I buy as much as I can there. I’ve gone back to pressure and WB canning to make my life better. That then allows me to be taking advantage of best $$$ out there.

[@tanyahawkins5946]

Tilly, without you sharing these hauls we wouldn’t of probably tried them. Mostly because we shop at Aldi and occasionally Lidl. We’ve been having a lot of the just essentials range this last fortnight and have been impressed. Yesterday we had the breaded fish. It was lovely. We used to have the bird eye seed crusted fish at £3 for a box of 2. For our family that was £6 just for the fish without sides etc. We were so impressed I got another 2 boxes. These ranges are the difference between some families eating and not. The savings we made this week buy buying a lot of this range meant we were able to go to Lidl yesterday and do a food bank shop. We spent £41.03 and got LOADS Incl nappies, toiletries and household items. We wouldn’t of been able to get so much if we hadn’t of bought so much Just Essentials stuff. My family will eat well and we could give to others. I do not understand why people would shame others who buy cheaper brands. Like you, we do not care what people think. You are an inspiration to many, including me. I’m glad I found your channel a few weeks ago. I always look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing 😊 xx

[@rootofavalon3841]

Hi Tanya, this comment has made me so so happy, thank you so much... this is exactly why I've been making these videos!! Also, thank you very much for your support!! 💕❤️ xx

[@Jacquiandteddy]

I don't have an Asda near me but I think they do deliver to my area, so I'd be more than happy to try the Just Essentials range. Anything that cuts costs but still enables me (and others) to cook nutritious meals is good in my book. Ignore those who criticise, it's their loss. Love your videos by the way.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Jacqui, I hope if you get the chance to try it, you enjoy it as much as all my family do.

[@MacMcCaskill]

Just Essentials is an Asda range, but almost every supermarket has their own "value" range. Just try out the value range for your nearest store, and save delivery charges!

[@Jacquiandteddy]

@@MacMcCaskill Thank you. Unfortunately none of these supermarkets are close enough to me to avoid delivery charges, except a small and very expensive co-op. But I get your point.

[@chorky2]

Hi Tilly, your comparison to me actually shows that those people who are condemning the food are the ones that are actually eating the more rubbish food as the branded goods usually contain a higher proportion of sugar and salt which are both bad for us. Heather

[@rootofavalon3841]

Hi Heather, there is quite a bit less salt in most of the Asda foods apparently.

[@finleyplympton]

I totally agree with the baked beans that you were commenting on , (stolen from Suzy in another comment) , I’d rather be a Wally with food in my family’s stomachs. It could be sky blue pink, Well done Tilly ❤

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Finley! ❤️

[@finleyplympton]

@@rootofavalon3841 Very welcome , I am new subscriber here!

[@captaintreepig993]

I worked in a food factory and we provided food to asda, tesco, Iceland, M&S and numerous others. Same exact product just in different packaging. Do these numties really think asda built a massive new factory to produce everything from sliced ham to tinned peas?😂👌

[@cha2117]

What makes me laugh when they go about the environment but buy most of the British food which is imported and flown in. Then say it's a fresh product most of it waits in storage for about a week to be transported quality's mostly gone before it gets to a supermarket it's foreign trolls and I don't mean to be horrible they just don't understand Britain.

[@rootofavalon3841]

This is a good point, and one that I should have mentioned in the video! 😃

[@kayew5492]

My daughter works at Aldi. Sometimes they get deliveries of fresh chicken in M&S packaging, because it's coming from the same place just with different labels on.

[@dannygeorge7909]

Quality dog food!!

[@kayew5492]

@@dannygeorge7909 Read the labels. It's all the same food, from the same factories, just with different packaging.

[@TheButtonBox99]

Take no notice, just people being silly. The very people posting these comments ... are very likely buying the more economical options too! I've just enjoyed half a 23p tin of rice pudding with a drop jam in ... delicious! Keep posting and cheering us all on x

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Barbara, and I'm sure you are right!! xx

[@AnniPanniPo]

I think their wives and mums are buying the economical options and they themselves have no idea what it takes in these times to keep a family fed...

[@may-mj9zp]

I remember a supermarket in england where all the packaging was white with black writing it helped my parents keep us kids fed when money was tight.

[@rootofavalon3841]

These supermarket brands have certainly saved a lot of families over the years that's for sure.

[@klb2513]

Same in the States back in the early 80s. Times were hard!

[@Aidan1444]

Kwin Save 'No Frills'?

[@rootofavalon3841]

@@Aidan1444 Oh yes, it was Kwik Save! 😃

[@may-mj9zp]

That's it nothing wrong with the food and we all had full tummies

[@AJJ500]

Well said Tilly, personally I LOVE the colour yellow and I quite like the idea of a sunshine pantry cupboard 😀 on a serious note, this range is going to be a literal lifesaver for some people this year, sadly

[@scottjock]

Well done you. I'll never forget inspecting a baked beans factory in Wisbech. They tinned beans for about 8 different companies. The only difference was the recipe and the label. Lesson learnt. The best standard food shops all round were Iceland Lidl and Aldi too. It changed my shopping habits for good. Others can laugh all they like.

[@jasonsmart3482]

The Asda Essential range is really good, ive tried so many of the products most are fine some perhaps not so good. The range is quite extensive and new products do regularly appear. I have no shame of the yellow label, it makes sense and leaves a little left from my weekly shop for a treat or two.

[@annelisewhite6244]

I've been purchasing these items since they launched. At 1st I wanted to save money but was also curious to test out the quality/taste etc. I don't care what the packaging looks like! The only thing I haven't liked too much and not repurchased was the museli but I still finished off the bag!

[@rootofavalon3841]

The muesli is great for using in baking if you don't like it as it is Annelise. 👍

[@annelisewhite6244]

@@rootofavalon3841 I did think of using it for flapjacks

[@Dave-kw7jq]

same as you.. the only thing was the lack of currants and almonds but I had a bag of mixed fruit and nuts so I lobbed them in.. everything else I have no problem with .the one thing I did find was I don't get heartburn from the JE tomato or veg soups.. less sugar and salt tbf

[@Slycockney]

Had an Asda shop last week which included a lot of the essentials range. Have to agree with you that the baked beans are excellent. Have found though that doing an online order there are a lot of just essentials items are unavailable, presumably because of their popularity.

[@captaintreepig993]

Do these people really think their expensive name brands are not ultra processed? If so I'd like them to get in touch with me because I have a bridge I'd like to sell em!

[@rootofavalon3841]

😂😂 exactly this!!

[@susanharvey4235]

I remember my mum buying yellow label gateway food in the 70/80 s ? It was absolutely fine and I now buy the tesco budget brands stockwell, growers harvest etc why pay more?? I think it's snobbery. The only think I like branded is coffee and if I can't afford it I will go without.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Aahhh I remember Gateway, that's a blast from the past, we always used to shop in there.

[@savvysavernikki2548]

I’ve tried a lot of the range. Bits I haven’t tried were out of stock. But I hope to try them next time I order. I’m thoroughly impressed with the jest essential range. My kids are very much blinded by brands and labels. If they seen me use the cheaper ones they’d already have a negative mind set. So when I use the just essentials and they enjoy it. It’s a way to teach them. Definitely has helped my family with the costs without taking away quality and nutrition. 😊😊

[@ladygaynor16]

Hello Avalon lady, keep up the good work. You are wise to be frugal. Who is the fool? The person that keeps spending, or the sensible person who has more money for themselves?! The ASDA company would not be able to sell value food if it was poisonous. The branded labels are more because of the name of the label. I have studied food hygiene and have a certificate to prove it. HOWEVER, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PROVE YOURSELF TO TOXIC PEOPLE. I WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS!

[@regionalskygirl]

I am in the 🇺🇸 and I enjoy watching the food hauls that include the bright yellow packaged food items. 💛

[@PetRatty]

I been to a couple of different food banks over the last 4 months after being unemployed and I see people turn thier nose up at the cheapier brands (from food banks). I buy only JE all the time now, the taste difference is very slight and the price difference is massive. example is making your our bread, you can taste the yeast but it's not what you are useto but over time you prefer it

[@natwel1544]

When you save up & get on a cruise ship 🛳 who will laugh at you then?

[@lisalovatt7246]

We have tried most of the just essentials range. Some things we love like beans and so on. Not a fan of the gravy but that's just me. However if I needed too then I'd use it. The mixed veg is great

[@rootofavalon3841]

It really is excellent isn't it Lisa!! 😍

[@natwel1544]

Oxo is unbeatable

[@trowbridgeist]

Thankyou for your Time to talk to everyone that you are showing you can buy good food for a value price that tease has good has other brands , You are a very special person showing people wear to shop and can have a meal for there family in these difficult Times Thankyou Xxx

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! ❤️💕 xx

[@suzie5772]

I love Asda Essentials range. Some people are just vile and arrogant. You buy what you can afford and like 👍 I’d rather be a Wally with food in my family’s stomachs. It could be sky blue pink, I don’t give a shite! Well done Tilly ❤

[@rootofavalon3841]

Hi Suzie, good for you, I'm happy to be a wally if it means I can eat what I choose and not be dictated to by other people! 😃

[@silverlady1118]

Big named products are a total waste of money and are often the same as in store cheaper products It is pure snobbery Good on you! Great video ☺ 👍

[@ladygaynor16]

GOD BLESS YOU FOR SUPPORTING FOOD BANKS. YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY IS WORTH FAR MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW! FROM A PERSON QUALIFIED IN E.I.

[@louiseyoung8561]

Yes Tilly! Thankyou so much for this and also exposing those keyboard warriors and their idiotic comments. I'm in the same boat as 95% of the nation where we really have to watch the pennies and by now buying more of the Asda yellow label products, I have managed to reduce our weekly food budget and it's allowed us to have a Netflix monthly subscription. My children and husband are thrilled to be able to watch a film or series, if it means eating cheaper baked beans or gravey granules 🖤👍🏼

[@rootofavalon3841]

It makes such a big difference doesn't it Louise!! ❤️💕

[@mojomending4210]

very well said tilly.. asda yellow label essentials range tuna chunks in brine is fantastic, and actually when you look up the description of the product online it actually states the regulated product name is skipjack tuna.... just minus the brand on the label! so much cheaper and more affordable, its a no brainer. 😊

[@thegeordieweatherman8460]

I've been using the plum tomatoes. They're great for what I need them for. Also, the vegetable soup tastes exactly the same as Heinz.

[@rootofavalon3841]

I completely agree... those tomatoes are great for adding into soups and stews

[@Houseatnumber9]

Your doing a fab job you’ll be the one laughing when things are all out of stock or a absolute fortune to purchase 👍🏻

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Chell! ❤️

[@christyvwperry9423]

Hello from across the pond! These people are just trying to tear you down. These are also the same people who will come begging when times get hard and they are brought to their knees when they realize they have done NOTHING TO PREPARE. Keep it up! Love your videos interesting to see what you guys enjoy eating and I like the price comparison too!

[@karenowens8287]

Love your videos. Wish we had that here in USA. Great way to have food on hand and being able to stock up for tough times ahead.

[@trishgels]

We do - Great Valuw brand at Walmart, most grocery stores have their own brands, Costco, Sam's Clubs, BJ's. I'd say Aldi, but I'm boycotting that chain bc they'll be selling food made w/bugs 1st there, mainly cricket flour. There's already a massive cricket plant in Canada that I've heard about. Also, I've learned that their exoskeletons aren't good for ppl at all! There are certain things we shouldn't eat in our regular duets, & that's one of them. We'll see deaths skyrocket more than they already are bc of the ouchie, which I'd their plan!

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you Karen, we are very fortunate in the UK to still have prices like these!

[@rootofavalon3841]

Oh I need to look into this, I had heard about it, but I thought it was a few items as a gimmick they were planning! 😳

[@karenowens8287]

@@trishgels Walmart brand and others arent that cheap from my experience. I was referring to having as cheap asASDA

[@marthaross6301]

@@trishgels cricket flour 😳?

[@LeonTrotsky6782]

The Essentials range is excellent. From 58p pizza’s, Italian hard cheese (great alternative to Parmesan) 28p tins of Toms & so much more. I had to take off my blinkers & try them. Not all the range is perfect, but we’ll worth trying with an open mind. ASDA & other supermarkets deserve some credit for these ranges.

[@maxibake9323]

Oh Dear, what a cheek. It's none of their business what you buy & where. Probably just another Teenage Keyboard Warrior, who's never done a Weekly grocery shop in their Life. I for one wouldn't have known about the Yellow food deals without your video, so I'm Thanking you Muchly again for that.👍 TFS Tilly, take care & keep busy everyone. ❤🙂🐶

[@michelledoolan4035]

Love your no nonsense approach xx We really like the JE brand and have no problem blinding others with my trolly filled to the brim, it's a pity the nearest Asda is 2 hours away. We follow the Baldie Food Guy and Just Deno They both have great videos on JE products. Keep up the great videos Tilly.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you very much Michelle! I was so cross with myself because I meant to mention Baldie Food Guy and I completely forgot... I have mentioned him in the description under the video and put a link to his channel.

[@michelledoolan4035]

@@rootofavalon3841 I seen the link, thats why I mentioned him. X

[@geraldinenaughton1522]

Wise lady, and well done for spreading the word. It will surely help many people out there. I don't have an Asda near me, but I buy generic from my local supermarkets. I don't get I fright when I get to the checkout. God bless.

[@KellyS_77]

My only caution would be to compare the ingredients and nutrition information on the package. In the US, a our less expensive options are sometimes made with ingredients that you wouldn’t want to consume, or they are loaded with extra fat, salt, or sugar to make them “taste better”.

[@Autumnfalls1972]

I agree iv said that too not great for health

[@NordicMeatShield]

Extra fat and salt is good for you, sugar should be avoided though, your body is designed to burn fat as it's primary fuel source, low carb diet is vital to a healthy life

[@rootofavalon3841]

Absolutely spot on Kelly, it really is good to compare the ingredients... The Asda range has a lot less salt than most of the other brands

[@hughmcbeath5463]

Ignore these snobs tilly obviously they haven't been hungry 🙄 I have

[@rootofavalon3841]

Exactly right Hugh, thank you!

[@antoinettelewis7923]

You are such a lovely kind lady. I buy and enjoy many of the supermarkets own branded labels. They are good quality and easy on the purse. Many of us are grateful for these cheaper brands and for myself, they make up a high percentage of the food I buy. If you have not tried them, give them a go and make up your own minds.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Antoinette! 🥰 The cheaper brands are great, and make such a big difference to so many people!!

[@scouseofhorror104]

I'd just woken up and your video was the first one recommended. Subscribed! It incensed me! 🤬😅 I could feel your bewilderment in looking for the words to describe those sort of people. I've got the exact words, but don't want to get kicked off the moment I've joined! 🤔😅 Thank you!

[@rootofavalon3841]

I certainly was struggling to find the 'right' words, I think I did quite well under the circumstances!! 🤬😂😂

[@janecartmale2884]

When you're only income is the state pension, Asda yellow range, (,or other sm value range), using a community pantry and reduced yellow label is a way of being able to eat, pay your bills and exist!!!! Don't take any notice, both my daughter's buy value food for their families and they and their spouses all work and both cook from scratch the majority of the time, it's enabling them to create a 'cushion' against more rises in the cost of living. Janex

[@susanwalker3454]

Well done for exposing tilly !!!! They obviously have no idea what it's like xx

[@davidclark3603]

Things have changed. The expensive products days are numbered. I've tried these Asda cheap products and I'm very impressed. It means more money in my pocket. Good luck to the trolley snobs! Great video!

[@natwel1544]

Who is gonna get bullied coz they have supermarket brand in their cupboard?

[@paularoberts2129]

Hi Tilly I’m so grateful for you sharing about this range The asda beans seem pretty good to me thank you Tilly xx❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rootofavalon3841]

Hi Paula, 👋 you are very welcome! ❤️💕xx💕❤️

[@paularoberts2129]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jowilde4702]

I have had a few asda yellow label goods they have all been excellent. I don't understand people that take delight in belittling others ignore them hun you do a great job and helping people to save money is a great thing.sending a hug x

[@rootofavalon3841]

Hi Jo, thank you so much for your lovely comment! 💕xx

[@jowilde4702]

@Root Of Avalon yvw Tilly I love your channel xxx

[@cheche2181]

To be honest I doubt they have tried the cheaper products because of snobbery or just for the pure joy of putting someone down. Ignore them and if you like them, buy them. One day they might need to use the value range and appreciate it. Xxx

[@janetdear6429]

💪 you go girl, like you said it's being able to feed your family, and if they like it and enjoy, everyone else can go stuff themselves. You will always get the silly bugger's that can't help put negative comments on good channel's. I am single and living well below the bread line, but I don't care weather the label is yellow, blue, green I buy what I am able to buy what I can afford for a hot meal. keep up the good work, and thank you for your video 💖😁

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Janet! 🥰❤️ Good luck to you my lovely ❤️💕xx

[@klb2513]

Just keep your chin up! Those snobby folks will soon come begging. Its this attitude that has helped create the mess we are in! Stay well, stay safe. I am grateful for your encouragement!!

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! All the best to you lovely!!

[@mkjones7603]

Tilly, my husband works with apprentices and visits them in their place of work. He goes to a certain food company which I will not name, but in said factory they pack the same product in different boxes for different supermarkets! Most of it is all the the same just different packaging, (some does slightly more sugar etc) and with the exception of the specialty brands which do have a few more added ingredients…..and I have tried the JE range and and like pretty much everything I have tried so far. Great job and keep it up!

[@donnasnell5250]

Well done Tilly. Any food is a great alternative to real hunger . I don’t think people who criticise the quality of the food have ever put their bodies to the test-like experiencing long term hunger, and having the “opportunity” to find out how much physical activity or mental activity they can endure on a bowl of plain porridge etc. When you aspire to eat “pure” food you can become scared of cheaper food-fear can be quite a motivator in getting you to consume food that costs 10 times more than the cheap and basic foods available.

[@joannathesinger770]

If the choice comes down to eating or starving, be grateful you can eat. Store brand foods and name brand foods in any and all stores worldwide are made in the SAME factory. Only the labels are different...so why is saving money to purchase a less expensive product bad? At HEB, a grocery chain in Texas, they actually make a superior line of products for their store brand.

[@rootofavalon3841]

That is so true JoAnna, I don't think a lot of people realise they are the same products. 😃

[@rhondahuber6412]

Some People are unhappy with themselves and have to lash out wherever they can to try to make themselves feel superior… I just pray for those types.. I applaud you!! God Bless!!

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Rhonda, I really appreciate that! 💕 God bless you my lovely!!

[@tanyacurtis2884]

The channel "Bald foodie guy" does some excellent Uk food comparison tasting videos. He has such a lovely personality. Does Asda, Just essentials, Farmfoods etc against high range stuff. He's independent and not sponsored. Well worth a watch.

[@rootofavalon3841]

I really meant to mention him in my video, and I completely forgot, but I have linked to his channel in the description of the video.

[@stevewhitcher6719]

I did a haul at Asda the other day and bought to try alot of the "Yellow stuff" some i liked and some of it was a bit "mer" i will eat it but will not rebuy, and sadly some is going in the bin, and i hate food waste! But some of it is more than a bit strange. My top tip is to make sure you take your specs/glasses and look at what is in the ingredients with things you dont know! It was my silly fault for buying brown sauce that was made from Tomato paste didnt contain any vinegar or date paste or tamarind. The Husband said it tasted OK to him, but i bought some at Lidl today still budget we now have his and his brown sauce. Its why i like food reviews helps people know what to try :)

[@rootofavalon3841]

Absolutely right to check the ingredients and then you can make an informed decision as to wether to buy them or not... and I there are a few items in this brand, that our family don't like and we won't buy again, but as I said, it is all personal choice and tastes ... I like the Batts range of sauces from Lidl.

[@phillipsmiley5930]

Just a warning, Hypnotists say the colours Yellow and Blue appeal to a susceptible mind so stay conscious of those colours when you see them

[@chrystalcat7488]

Good on you Tilly for sticking up for yourself!

[@jackgreene5663]

Well done, exposing the swindling big brands. KZbinr Bald Foodie Guy does comparison tests on lots of these items and has proved the big brand food racket which is being practised on the British public.

[@anniecraig8726]

Hi Tilly, don’t have an Asda near me, so haven’t tried any of their essential range. I would be happy to try it , if not happy no need to buy again. I don’t care what other people think. Best wishes A

[@rootofavalon3841]

Hi Annie, exactly, if people try it first and then decide they don't like it, fair enough. xx

[@tonette6592]

I've no idea what is wrong with some folk. I was a food professional, and if the food is a different quality when you want to do your best, finest presentation it is one thing, but do these people have no idea? Why doesn't everyone understand that we need to lay in as much food as we can? Why would they watch you if they don't get it? Now, I admit that I have picked up some name brands of some products, always on sale but they may be more than 'off-brands' because they are certified gluten-free, as one of my sons is highly sensitive to gluten, but I have plenty of other, cheaper ones for everyone else. I am so glad that you are not giving in to these fools who make unthinking comments. There are plenty of pop-up prepper channels where people who have no idea what they are doing are trying to put away a lot of boxes pastries, etc. that they could go and pick on!

[@rootofavalon3841]

I have no intention of changing my shopping habits because of a few strange comments, they really don't bother me at all. I know I can be a bit controversial sometimes, but that's who I am, and I have no intention of changing that. 🥰

[@tonette6592]

I can't imagine that you could be considered 'controversial', unless people find contention in the truth! God bless you.@@rootofavalon3841

[@garethevans6609]

Hi tilly a lot of it is snobbery it's the same as when aldi came along people would put their shopping in bags labeled with a big store emblem

[@samajude9518]

Thank you for sharing and all your other videos I am happy with the yellow labels. This definitely helps with the cost of living madness.

[@rootofavalon3841]

You are so welcome Sama, I'm so pleased you're enjoying the yellow label range of foods!!

[@juliagregory5696]

you are amazing i stopped buying well know brands because of you well done you take a pat on the back

[@1annaonly1]

aweeee ur such a kind ladyyy ❤❤ i agree with you here fully! its much cheaper yes but doesnt mean its bad for you! its just cheaper without brand names ignore what peoples say hun

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much!! 🥰💕❤️

[@rebeccakirk6189]

Tilly, what you buy and eat is your business and no one else’s, please don’t waste your time replying to the ignorant so and so’s making the nasty comments. I love seeing what you are doing, keep it up x

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Rebecca! 💕

[@fionamaze9009]

I’m off to Asda in the morning to fill my Wally trolley😂😂. Well, maybe not fill it😊 but I’m keen to try things Id normally buy and compare! And let’s face it, the ‘Timmy’s’ of this country might well find they’ll be glad to eat Wally brand some day. Maybe in the not to distant future😬. Thanks for another great video Tilly, I enjoy listening to your soft voice! x

[@jules1277]

Well, I've started watching your videos and you are great! Those comments......maybe they should do a comparison of the beans.......they have less sugar and salt and fat than heinz! So therefore healthier! No other difference apart from massive price difference! Keep up the good videos

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Jules, I really do wish more people would try them before they jump to conclusions!

[@kathylewis1141]

Hi Tilly. What is going on with h people, I'm prepping and using the essential labels and the food is really good. There's always someone who have to be rude or not think about trying these products before commenting.. I don't care what people think of me, I'm feeding my family well and saving money for more important things if needed.. there's loads of us who are loving your videos so please do carry on with them. Stay safe and take care.

[@rootofavalon3841]

We live in some very strange times Kathy, and I suspect most people would be very nice in real life, but behind the anonymity of a keyboard, they can often have some very strange ideas. 😂❤️💕

[@AWWF]

Hi. I have just watched this video and I completely agree with you. I have recently done a video cooking Asda essentials food and it was fine. The beans tasted great like any other and the ketchup tasted the same as the Asda's own ketchup. Don't let any negatively get you down. Keep up the great work.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Hi Andy, thank you, I think the majority of this Essentials range is fab!!

[@AWWF]

@@rootofavalon3841 So far I've only tried a bit but not been disappointed yet .

[@sandygrubb203]

I have watched a few videos from a channel comparing many brands. I believe it is Bald food guy or something similar. I wish we had those prices here in the US

[@sandygrubb203]

Just went and double ✔️ it is Bald foodie guy. This may be able to help some people in your area that is on the fence about trying this brand. He seems to be impressed with most things he tries.

[@KellyS_77]

I wish we had those food prices in the states too lol. Our food costs are completely outrageous.

[@sandygrubb203]

@@KellyS_77 they definitely are 😢

[@joannathesinger770]

I don't know where you are in the States, but HEB, a Texas grocery chain, sells superior and unique products in their HEB store brand. I'm also able to purchase inexpensive products at various stores where I currently live in the Intermountain west.

[@rootofavalon3841]

I'm so cross with myself Sandy, because I meant to mention him in my video, I love his channel ... I've added a link to him in the video description so I hope people find him from there!

[@ruthie2222]

I’m definitely going to try the Asda’s yellow label brands! Thank you 😊

[@jamieep9392]

Tilly i just love you, your voice is so calming , such a lovely lady ❤ xxx

[@jamieep9392]

I love lots of the stuff we have tried in this range especially the beans and sausage 😋 xxx

[@rootofavalon3841]

Oh thank you so much Jamiee! 🥰 xx

[@georgiamollyharris5851]

Keep going girl.... Rice is rice. Some people are liable snobs. In our house a hot meal at the end of the day is my goal... I batch cook and cook from scratch and on a budget. I've never eaten so good.... Value items are essential in my trolly.... And thank you for donations to the food bank.. We also donate x

[@Balmoral1953]

Tilly. I love watching your videos. One has to ask oneself why people who wish to troll your videos bother to even view them in the first place if they're only going to send you negative comments. They're not watching your videos by accident, they're searching for frugal living videos. So why bother to be negative? I say ignore the trolls. I'm from Canada and I don't buy anything unless it's on sale or discounted. Groceries are expensive world wide. I think what your doing is great. Keep it up.

[@LordJasonKing]

Spot on and on point! It’s not M&S but on Lange grate some extra cheese etc and have with salad and chips! The money is all in the advertising. I’m guessing that Asda profit from getting you into store and maybe buying something else. Shoppers won’t go back to branded stuff after this mess is over! Well done.

[@steveday4797]

I've eaten plenty of the essentials range and all of it has been great 👍

[@rootofavalon3841]

Excellent, good for you Steve! 👏

[@carolynallen9016]

I wish they had some thing like that a store brand that cheap in America don't let the haters steal your joy. I enjoy the store brand over the name brand. Can you block the haters? Hold your head high brush off the noise good for you your brilliant you have my support. Watch your ads so you bring in more $ for your family and the food bank.

[@quirkybird4947]

Very well said Tilly 👏 👍 some good common sense. You've inspired me to try this range and I'm especially looking forward to making the fish curry 🙂

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much, I hope you like it as much as we do! 😃

[@sammyj3048]

I'm fairly new to your channel. You do come across as a kind and caring person. I think the people making the mean comments may have researched the ingredients in prossessed foods and may mean well but aren't putting themselves across in the right way. I've researched a great deal on the foods we eat and its very shocking what is allowed to go into our foods. It's not the calories, sugar or salt. It's the chemicals put in to preserve, colour and enhance flavour that people need to be concerned about. Don't read the government funded studies, instead look for the independent ones. These foods are great to stop you going hungry but have little to none nutritional value. Unfortunately the times we're living through right now, we need to prioritise what's more important. Starving or consuming products known to cause diseases. It's a difficult situation.

[@rootofavalon3841]

That's a very good point Sammy, and yes, we have certainly got to make some difficult choices that's for sure!

[@missjones8473]

My pantry's prepared for anything in this day an age, they should be teaching kids how to prep for loss of job, illness ect. A long with doing my weekly shop I also have to buy to put away and so it has to be cheap and I love this range Keep it up Tilly I really enjoy watching and anything I don't like from what I buy I'll doctor it with herbs or spices to make it nicer 😁❤️ x

[@SuperMadkat1]

thankyou for your inspiring videos. I will be doing a lidl shop tomorrow. keep being you and look forward to your next video

[@goodlookinouthomie1757]

If you're prepping, then buying "processed crappy foods" is a solution to having no food at all. Some of the essentials may be lower quality, some of it may not, but it does the job either way.

[@serenatomlins16]

Well done Tilly, another great video we are all struggling with rising costs. We found the quality is great. Cornbeef is better than the branded names.

[@greg9871]

Very well said 😊People with a Negative attitude. love your video 😊 your right. I normally watch the “Baldy foodie guy” on KZbin have a good day

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thanks Greg... and I watch him too, he's fab! 😃

[@laineybrown280]

I’m in the US. Although most chain supermarkets have their own store brands, none are as reasonably priced as your Asda Essentials line. I wish it was available here. My heart breaks that you’re receiving such hateful comments. Thank you for all that you do, your channel has been such a refreshing help to those of us who are trying to prepare for the future. 🌷🌷🌷

[@rootofavalon3841]

Thank you so much Lainey! ❤️💕

[@joannahart1604]

I think it’s best to look at the GMO,s, also I think maybe what some people are trying to say eat organic if you one can! Also many processed foods aren’t good. But I definitely hear what your saying if someone is struggling then it can help! Shame some people couldn’t explain what they really mean instead of being rude! Love your wee videos. Sometimes the cheapest brands have less harmful stuff in them!

[@juliemacefield3307]

Good for you Tilly doing this I agree with you totally don't knock it until you try it ! No way do I buy branded items it's a con and people who judge people for what they buy are very shallow food is food at the end of the day !!!!

[@anniegreen4205]

Timmy, you sound a right wally. Are you too embarrassed to carry it through the shop to the till? Folks. Buy what you eat and eat what you buy. And that goes for the wallies that post silly comments. 🙄 Also I know someone who works in a hotel, and not a lower class hotel either. You'd be surprised how much in cheap foods they use.

[@rootofavalon3841]

Oh Annie, this did make me laugh! 😂😂

[@anniegreen4205]

@@rootofavalon3841 🤣

[@hmatthieson811]

Good on you lady i’ve got respect for you you always get people like this on the Internet because I they don’t have to say to your face

[@csmladybug2409]

Tilly, unfortunately these noodleheads have nothing else to do. With such low intellegence hopefully they can find another hobby to spend their time. We have too much to do without spending time on such drivel. You Take care, Cheryl from Kansas City, Missouri. P.S. don't let them be knocking on our door when there is no food in the stores for them to spend their great wealth on.