Blind Tasting BUDGET vs PREMIUM Ingredients | Is it worth paying extra??

Today we ask the all-important question… Should you splash the cash on a PREMIUM Ingredient or is it worth saving some precious pennies on a BUDGET Ingredient?! We blindfold our normals, Barry and Jamie, to see if they can taste the difference and pick the premium… (and of course we made it a competition!!)
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Here are the products we reviewed:
Lemons-
Basic: www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB...
Premium: www.ocado.com/products/natoor...
Garlic-
Basic: www.ocado.com/products/ocado-...
Premium: www.ocado.com/products/natoor...
Mayo-
Basic: www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/p...
Premium: www.ocado.com/products/biona-...
Honey-
Basic: www.ocado.com/products/groovy...
Premium: www.ocado.com/products/adi-ap...
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[@PokhrajRoy.]

The fact that Ben didn’t say “Yes, darling?” when the Normals said honey is showing us growth 😂

[@13LavenderRose]

Except he did say "Daddy Bear" so maybe that was his quota for the day?

[@SortedFood]

This is true!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@13LavenderRose I actually found that hilarious because it’s so true lmao

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@13LavenderRose I mean, One Step Forward, Five Steps Back 😂

[@UnicornPastelPrincess]

I was thinking the same thing LOL

[@kaileygiles7486]

Challenge idea: use one of those meal prep kits BUT you can't make the dish they intended you to

[@adde9506]

Or what to do with the leftovers when you're buying in another country and the package sizes are different.

[@bbhybris]

@@adde9506 please explain. I dont get the context

[@scmombruh]

@@bbhybris Here in the USA, for example, the amount of food packaged together is a great deal more than you find in a country like the UK, where Sorted is filmed and the meal pack recipes are developed. You buy less food, more frequently in the UK was my experience when I studied abroad for a semester. The US is all about buying bulk - so produce comes in larger packages, as does meat and bread, etc. You end up with a lot of food waste.

[@bbhybris]

@@scmombruh oh right okay! I suppose it's a niche problem

[@adde9506]

@@bbhybris uh, no, not niche. It makes the meal packs unappealing for anyone outside the UK. Unless you can buy exactly the quantity specified, you will have leftovers, likely in unusual quantities, and no idea what to do with them.

[@LadyWhiteMage]

The 1 2 3 punch of "why would you give me a spoon the wrong way round!?" "daddy bear" and "I can feel the bees" in quick succession took me out 🤣

[@kathimorrical9912]

Yes, I was breathlessly vibrating with laughter by the end of that hat trick. My dog was concerned! Thanks, guys. I needed that! I'm sorry,Bazz. You look so sad. It'll get better. Sure can't get any worse.

[@iamtoast3397]

Saaame. I just woke up too early and thought I'd quietly watch KZbin on headphones until my wife wakes up. I'm now trying to explain to my wife that it's actually Sorted's fault that she's been woken by the squeaks of me falling to stifle a laugh.

[@adde9506]

How about a three-way test next time: Budget, Standard, and Premium? It seems like on the mayonnaise one it wasn't that one was more premium, it's that the other was too cheap. In most cases you seem to be testing Standard and Premium; but for many of us the question isn't, "Is premium better?" it's: "Is the budget good enough?"

[@Misshowzat]

Or even, what's the real 'cost' of the budget, does the standard offer a better solution?

[@LitoraLee]

I like this budget can be something akin to a store brand, standard is a popular brand, and premium is as they do.

[@notthatcreativewithnames]

Maybe four ways: Budget, Standard, Premium, and Home-made? The last one might not be suitable for produces, unless they decided it's funny to put something from Ben's garden in.

[@Misshowzat]

@@notthatcreativewithnames Yeah like that Sunflower mayo or something. But from what I hear Sainsbury's is definitely not budget.

[@AkhierDragonheart]

I would be partial to having three dishes but still just normal and premium. Two of the dishes would be the same and not only would they have to pick the premium but also whether it was the double or single so we can tell if they actually are noticing the difference or getting lucky.

[@Rob0602]

In future, you should put two identical dishes as Plate A and Plate B to see if there's a kind of placebo effect in these tasks. It'll be interesting to see if they taste differences in the dishes because they feel like they're trying to find differences.

[@jakeoshay]

That's genious, 4 identical dishes see if they get them all wrong xD

[@theoriginalabimation]

April fools day isn't far off!

[@raichuchutrain]

@@theoriginalabimation I thought the same thing!! 🤪

[@morodochable]

3 different dishes, 1 identical; tell them 1 is identical but don't tell them which one?

[@faithnfire4769]

Tell them one is premium, but actually tell them that the cheaper version is the premium. See what justifications happen?

[@Blatty26]

This might be one of the only KZbin channel I wish actually uploaded 7 days a week. Keep up the great work fellas!

[@ljfirebug]

Same the second I realize they posted I have to watch.

[@depressiespaghetti9979]

I completely agree 👍

[@asimbamedhaf5223]

It's not easy to keep the quality with daily uploads. I prefer the current format, though I do understand where you coming from.

[@Blatty26]

@@asimbamedhaf5223 oh I know, I was mostly saying it in jest. I’m more so saying that I really enjoy their videos

[@BrookeRobertsbrookesbraces]

100% agree! I even find myself re watching older videos on the days they don’t upload! Fave channel by far

[@Cemarimoney]

I will say the fact that they both agreed B was more sour and “punchy” than A for the lemons proved that the higher value lemons really are sweeter and less acidic (as advertised). The problem is that we tend to use lemons for their acidity and so we naturally associate lemon quality with how effectively you get that sourness with less lemon. I don’t know what I would use sweet lemons for as opposed to using regular lemons but adding something sweet.

[@suzzanahbessette6989]

Completely agree. The same also applies to honey. As someone who loves it and uses if for all sorts of things, I cannot imagine using an expensive organic varietal for a dish like porridge where the unique flavor profile isn't going to stand out at all. Blended honey, such as orange blossom or clover, is going to give a more uniform flavor and the honey taste you're looking for without wasting money.

[@AnnieLongGone]

Although, Suzanne, tarte au citron (for me, the dessert to die for) and lemon meringue pie might well benefit from the use of Sicilian lemons and be worth the extra cost? That said, I have never, ever come across a Sicilian lemon in rural Wales. I wonder where they can be found in the UK, apart from London of course?

[@Ishlacorrin]

@@suzzanahbessette6989 I have to disagree about the Honey. Maybe it's because I'm Australian, but different blossom honey's have VERY different flavours so even in cooking that flavour can stand out and be noticed. The difference between wild blossom and Yellow Box is significant enough to be noticed for instance. Even the different varieties of Manuka tend to have noticeable taste differences and that is just different version of the same flower.

[@jens1924]

Agreed. Personally I think I would you sweeter lemons in a drink but other than that no idea. I love sour tart lemons.

[@ldn_rumrunner]

@@jens1924 I once got a load of sweet lemons delivered instead of the usual ones, and I had to adjust every single drink for the weekend service, it was a nightmare. Sweet citrus is not great for drinks unless you specifically build around it

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Jamie: “Oh, God. Feel like a (beep) Goldilocks.” Ben: “Daddy Bear.” Me: “Ngl I agree with Ben.” 😂

[@fpoiana]

Daddy Bear indeed!!! I can't wait for his hot calendar!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@fpoiana 😂

[@oldvlognewtricks]

*bonk*

[@LuckyDragon289]

Ebbers needs to lay off Grindr ;)

[@lydiamourningstar2028]

Jamie: Ebbers no Ben, in his head: Ebbers, YES 😏

[@Anna-uh3jq]

I didn’t know I needed to see two blindfolded guys struggling to eat food, today. But I couldn’t stop laughing at seeing Jamie eat that first dish. 😂

[@graemewells3716]

You should go watch good mythical morning all the time

[@JudyCZ]

I know everyone loves Pass it on and I totally get it and get excited about it too but my favourite formate of yours is definitely Pick the premium. I feel like it's the most practically useful for me as a consumer and I always learn so much that actually translates to the way I shop. Please, keep them coming! Btw - I've been doing a similar thing with my boyfriend (last time he judged like 11 different mozzarellas) and it's so much fun!

[@SortedFood]

11 mozzarella's - wow!!! Which came out on top?

[@JudyCZ]

@@SortedFood In the end it was Galbani (which was my guess before) and mozzarella from one small Italian business (if you ever come to Prague - can't recommend enough - Mozzarellart is what they're called) but by a much smaller margin than I expected. Zottarella (no idea if it's available elsewhere) did also great. Lactose-free was called "it's like it pretends to be mozzarella". :D What was great about this as an exercise is that I thought the Mozzarellart was much more expensive than the ones from the supermarket. And I found out it's only about 25% more which really isn't all that much so now I allow myself to shop there much more often. We also did parmesan (the verdict was very much that power is in the aging, not the brand - "fake" Czech parmesan - Gran Moravia - was blindly tested to be as good as Parmeggiano Reggiano, as long as it was aged for over two years. The youngest PR costs like double of the old GM and is not worth it at all. Highly recommend this as an activity, it's really fun. :) And you guys at Sorted Food inspired me to it.

[@mapmuncher5587]

@@JudyCZ Thanks thats really usefull, especially the tips on parmasan, also much love to the czech republic!

[@Yenneffer]

@@JudyCZ Hello fellow Prague dweller! I gotta second the MozarellArt recommendation. I also quite enjoyed the 'Authenitic' mozzarella and burrata from Kosik delivery. Galbani is a safe supermarket pick. I've tried some of the cheaper brands too, but they tend to have a grainier texture when I'm not a fan of.

[@violetskies14]

@@JudyCZ that is so interesting, thanks!! I'm going to use that parmesan advice!

[@aly2901ify]

This episode was gold 😂 Barry's increasing disappointment and "daddy bear"...love you guys!

[@JDoors]

I can't imagine paying three times as much for "There's some difference, but I kind'a prefer the regular one anyway." For that kind of premium there should be no question or doubt.

[@jasonkeith2832]

For that kind of premium you need to build the dish you are making, rather than using it as a regular ingredient.

[@EdinMike]

As a Scottish/Irish person trying to say the phrase “Spiralilised Celery” has absolutely ruined me…

[@SortedFood]

😂 brilliant.

[@stone5against1]

Just say curly celery instead, much easier on the tongue :p

[@JAF30]

Is it very American of me that I did not even think of trouble it would cause with a accent? I was just like "celery noodles????"

[@EdinMike]

@@JAF30 No, not at all it’s just even worse for me as someone who’s born Scottish with Irish parents. It’s almost the ultimate tongue twister… it’s just a noise 😅

[@Whiskypapa]

Im norwegian, so my irish and scottish obviously god awful… was still hilarious to try and say it in those accents :P

[@PokhrajRoy.]

So, let me guess this right: Barry “I crave an occasional truffle” Taylor has trouble justifying buying a bunch of posh lemons? 😂

[@oneblacksun]

I crave murder, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna do it.

[@AngryAlfonse]

@@oneblacksun 👀

[@captainace1277]

I mean there's no real comparison is there? Truffles by their very nature are expensive but when you can get good lemons for a quarter of the price, there's not much reason to justify the posh lemons.

[@secretforreddit]

@@captainace1277 Yeah, it's not like you can just use any cheap mushroom as a substitute; truffles really are unique.

[@faithnfire4769]

@@captainace1277 As well because lemon is almost like a spice, you don't normally want an eating lemon, you want a flavorful one. But if you are buying a lemon to eat it, of course you might want to consider a more specific variety.

[@marymaryquitecontrary]

Mayo is so interesting. I'd like to see Ben blind-taste and judge five mayos, three made by the Normals, an everyday (not bargain), and a premium.

[@maxlutz3674]

The lemons might be interesting for me. With honey I have a "buy regional" policy. I like to support the regional bee keepers and get a good quality product at a good price point. That´s a clear win win. My favourite shop sells 2.5 kg for around 25 €.

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

Likewise here in New Zealand, I'll try and buy local over imported wherever possible. You can buy cheap Chinese garlic in the shops here but I'd rather pay a little bit extra for New Zealand grown, and can better trust it hasn't involved any human rights violations or racked up hundreds of air miles to get here.

[@loved012one]

Local honey is very healthy, too! It can reduce allergies because the body gets used to the pollen in the honey. My doctor recommended it to me, and it cured my allergies. Just a teaspoon a day during allergy season keeps the sneezing away! (For my severe allergy friends, it helped them reduce from prescription meds to over-the-counter generic meds.)

[@loved012one]

@@fionaclaphamhoward5876 My brother actually met a lady who developed a garlic allergy! She suspects it's because most of the garlic she'd eaten was from China. :(

[@fabiankaisen5977]

Always try to buy local honey, it really helps maintain beekeeping, essential for agriculture. It does not need to be fancy either - just be prepared to pay a bit more.

[@Sunny-ot1vo]

If yall have farmer markets they tend to be a bit less since you buy directly from the source. At least where I live. Local honey tastes so much better!

[@BethyCaraBethy]

I’ve heard that it’s great for helping with seasonal allergies too, although I’m yet to try it!

[@Ac3OfWands]

@@BethyCaraBethy I've actually learned the exact opposite is true - I tried some raw Australian bush honey because I'd heard the same thing and spent 3 days desperately trying to figure out why I was breaking out in full body hives with some throat swelling before I realised it was the new honey I'd been drinking in my tea!! So be careful with local honey if you've got pollen allergies!

[@LotusTrekker]

@@Ac3OfWands I believe I read somewhere that this is actually why the "squeezy bottle" brands mix their honeys. It lessens the chance of allergic reactions.

[@loved012one]

@@BethyCaraBethy My doctor recommended local honey to me, and it cured my allergies. Just a teaspoon a day during allergy season keeps the sneezing away! (For my severe allergy friends, it helped them reduce from prescription meds to over-the-counter generic meds.)

[@TheCatWitch63]

This has been a lesson that I think many people needed to be reminded of, including myself. Premium or more expensive doesn’t necessarily means better. It all depends on what the product is and wha is being used for in that particular occasion. I would definitely try to get a better tasting ingredient if it’s going to be the main flavor in a dish or eaten on its own. But it is ridiculous to spend an absurd amount of money on a premium ingredient that’s going to be masked or overpowered by other flavors. Also, who buys such expensive mayonnaise when you could perfectly create your own version at home?????

[@Sunny-ot1vo]

Some people still don’t know you can make the majority of the things they buy 😅

[@dedjderaladin298]

A lot of people would think that the premium is the one that has more of the distinct/characteristic flavour that we associate with that ingredient, yet that character may be because we're all so used to the cheaper (relatively speaking) stuff that has more of that flavour - not that the distinct flavour is actually any better.

[@iris4547]

its like whisky. some people will try and be pretentious and buy a $100 bottle and then mix it with coke. if youre going to mix it then buy the $30 bottle.

[@Wulfereene]

Also the question is if better equals more intense flavor. Instead the video shows that usually the cheaper product might be more intense, but less natural. We are so used to industry flavors that the real thing tastes bland. I once saw a show about children and food and they were disappointed that tomatos didnt taste like ketchup. Many of us lost the connection to the real taste of the unmodified original product. We should not think better means stronger taste. It rather might be more healthy, less crap inside or just regional and smaller sized production and less mass industrialized. What you might expect is flavor variation, the honey next year might taste different beacuse it is not normalized in the factory.

[@wave1090]

A lot of these products cost more because of how they are made. The flavor isn't really what sells them, it's the (often meaningless) marketing buzzwords they can throw around. Organic, non-GMO, etc. etc. Those words don't make a product better or premium, they just make it more expensive for no good reason.

[@darlouthia5153]

Jamie just had me in tears in this one. Even blindfolded his expressions 😂

[@MazzyJC]

Thanks Jamie. I was laughing so hard at you putting the spoon handle in your mouth my jaw ached. That last Bennuendo I've heard on a few KZbin videos and I still react like Mike and Jamie. Yes I'm such a child. Poor Baz 0/4. Is he eating more regular food now and lost his appetite/taste for the high end stuff? Next pick the Premium how about it being Ben and Mike? Thanks for the laughs. Worth staying up till 3am for the video🐨🦘

[@SortedFood]

It's good to laugh, never let the soul age :)

[@jon422002]

I will never be able to unhear and unsee Ebbers saying "Daddy Bear" to Jaime who had a blindfold on at the time! hahaha :)

[@Mysterios1989]

This really got me snorting, especially whispered like that and Jamies immediate reaction.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

0:13 When you give the Spaff multiple cameras, you know what he does 😂

[@pagecarlee626]

If this series has taught me anything it's that hand-eye coordination is a vastly underrated skill for eating.

[@mxk5020]

It was be amazing to watch Ben and a guest chef do the same challenge. That the guys trip on on cost-to-flavor-intensity isn’t a surprise for the normals. How would the chefs do?

[@MaZEEZaM]

Much of the time, what is familiar to us is what we prefer but that's not always the case but with the last few taste tests, tasting products we use in our daily lives, I would think are more likely to prefer what is most familiar.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The fact that the food team made not so tactile dishes somehow amps up the comedy today 😂

[@SortedFood]

Aim - make it as hard to eat as possible while blindfolded 😂

[@jaradsmethers3601]

@@SortedFood I'd call that a success then 10/10

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Out of Context Jamie Spafford: “Why have I got garlicky milk?”

[@The_Curious_Cat]

Jamie: Puts hand in goo almost every dish. Baz: Taste buds took the day off. Ben: "Daddy bear". 😏 Mike: Just there to make fun of everything.

[@madcappiktures]

These cheap vs premium videos are, along with the gear testing ones, actually my favorite themes of yours.

[@DakovaL]

Half the fun is watching them struggle to eat the food blindfolded

[@johnnywatches1734]

The spoons of honey backwards was a dick move, it I’m totally okay with it 😂

[@linited]

I agree every time it makes me laugh especially Jamie. Then the backwards honey spoons 🤣

[@gregorysnitynski6618]

Just recently discovered this channel and loving it! One thing I can think of to try is BUTTER!!! Think about how often we all use it and how we use it in different dishes. Keep up the great work!

[@Sunny-ot1vo]

There has been an episode of pick the premium with butter.

[@joeurbach9097]

These standard vs premium videos are some of my favorites. I'd love to see an egg video. Compare regular egg vs free-range vs farm fresh in several dishes - scrambled, sunny side up, in a baked item, and in a sauce such as hollandaise. Also a comparison on fresh herbs such as Ebbers' home grown vs fresh from the market vs "fresh" from a squeeze tube, or fresh garlic vs that pre-chopped jar stuff on several dishes. Keep up the great work boys - this is my favorite KZbin channel by far!

[@SortedFood]

We have done eggs recently, but not this in depth of testing. Would be an interesting vid for sure!

[@anne-marie9842]

I don’t think one would taste a difference. I buy expensive free range eggs in the expectation that the hens have a better life.

[@loved012one]

@@anne-marie9842 There's a big difference in taste, looks, and texture. I am fortunate to be able to buy directly from a farmer; I've been to their farm, and they raise free roaming healthy chickens with long lives. Nothing beats a farm fresh egg from happy chickens! 😄 When farm fresh isn't available, I agree with you that the next best is the healthiest option at the market.

[@lael5327]

I think it is interesting how much nostalgia and what we are familiar with can affect preference and assumptions about taste. I really appreciate when the premium ingredients are "pantry staples" because seeing these play out helps me understand better some of the reasons why I choose premium for some things and cheaper for others. (Beyond budget constraints.)

[@princessdi6021]

Jamie withe the spoons was hysterical! 🤣🤣

[@lorithomasscott349]

The mayo one made me think that you should do a homemade vs store bought version of this!

[@stone5against1]

Homemade vs store bought eggs? You know growing chickens to lay eggs takes a while and battles usually only give them 60 minutes, right? :p

[@MaZEEZaM]

@@stone5against1 lol. As someone who has both eggs from the supermarket and eggs from our own chickens, the eggs from our own chooks taste and look far better. Funny thing though, we often had a surplus of eggs from our chooks so I gave a box of eggs to my sister and she cooked fried eggs for her friend but the friend didn't want to eat them because the yolk was such a vibrant orange from the natural free range diet, supplemented with chook feed. Lol, she was used to pale supermarket egg yolks.

[@stone5against1]

@@MaZEEZaM yeah I know what you mean, one of my brother has chicken in the summer and last year I spent a week at their place to watch the dog, and the colour was so different.. Same with other "homemade" eggs I've bought from coworkers who have chickens and too many eggs

[@NerdyMusicChef]

Can Barry actually make his own mayo? Based on the chef’s skills challenges, I’m not so sure😂

[@SortedFood]

Hahaha! We know what you mean, but he has whipped some up real quick for sandwiches recently and it tasted great 👍

[@Sunny-ot1vo]

Interestingly when the guys use mini chopper they tend to mess up. If they do it by hand it takes longer but they can all do it.

[@AngelWebby10]

Ben is really on one with the innuendos lately, and I love it!😂

[@italiana626sc]

Excellent description of your meal packs app. Knowing that it generates a shopping list AND the recipes in a pack are grouped to use up all the ingredients is amazing!! These details should really help increase usage. You should include that clip in most/all of your vids. 🙂

[@eliziesmith607]

Honey is so interesting, my sister in law is a bee keeper so we get amazing honey whenever we need it. I love seeing all the different colours of honey depending on what hive it has been. It is so much better than all of the normal honey we can buy in-store it’s probably comparable to some of the super expensive high UMF Manuka honey.

[@drdrdrk]

Manuka has an unmistakable aroma and taste (I tried a rather pungent version). So i would say it’s not the same as usual honey, it’s more like truffles and different mushrooms. It’s different, you can’t replace it, but you also don’t have that many uses for it.

[@eliziesmith607]

@@drdrdrk because the manuka tree is so prolific in New Zealand a significant amount of our honey has some manuka in it, and we also tend to just eat manuka honey like elsewhere you would any awkwardly sweet runny honey. It’s possible we are just spoilt for choice.

[@drdrdrk]

@@eliziesmith607 ow. I thought it's super duper rare. Now I understand your original post! Thanks!

[@nintendonut100]

@@drdrdrk it isn't rare, but it is pricy, so most of us don't buy it often

[@ian4683]

The "non-EU" honey that we get here in the supermarket in many EU countries has glucose-fructose syrup in it which is not on the label. Several news sources have done investigations into supermarket honey and we are essentially paying for sugar syrup that has nothing to do with bees. Which is why it is so much cheaper than any EU honey that we get.

[@amandabyrd2989]

I love the fact you chose staple, every day ingredients this round. Makes me appreciate each level of care that goes into food and its journey from growth and production to the trip to the market for consumers!

[@42neddy]

this was a crushing defeat but still cant beat the time Barry came last in that photography challenge

[@Anna-uh3jq]

“I can feel the bees in B.” I hope not. 😂 Getting stung by a bee was one of my least favourite experiences in life…

[@cabe_bedlam]

Interesting point on the mayo, is there a premium vs homemade challenge in there somewhere?

[@Getpojke]

Would be a good idea, I never buy the stuff as I just make it myself. If you need it in a hurry it only takes a minute in an electric mini-chopper. Also means you can add any flavours that will match the dish while you're making it.

[@Sunny-ot1vo]

@@Getpojke I recently started doing this. I don’t use mayo on things so I never buy it. I don’t eat many eggs but I do use beans a lot. Turning the aquafaba into mayo takes seconds and then i have it for a week or so.

[@Getpojke]

@@Sunny-ot1vo I eat a lot of beans too & if I don't have eggs in or have a vegetarian friend around I use the aquafaba. I was surprised the first time I tried it as it was really good. Both keep well too, I didn't think the aquafaba would be stable but it is.

[@c0ldlight1]

I love these. Also- thank you for explaining the meal packs. I was super confused why it was called “packs” and now it makes sense!

[@SortedFood]

You're welcome! Feel free to try Meal Packs out for a month for free and see what you think?

[@kogure7235]

Fresh garlic is vastly superior to anything that has been dried, and unfortunately very few people know about it. It looks similar, but none of the skin on the outside is dried out, and the top has a thick green stalk. The aroma and flavour are out of this world. I'd never go back to using dried one, and strongly recommend for everyone who can get their hands on it to also make the switch. You will not be disappointed.

[@wizzzard999]

17:37 Jamie is like all of us, always entertained by Barry Taylor's shortcomings XD

[@christinabelling920]

Happiest Part Of My Sunday....Spending It With My Sorted Peeps❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@elisa.llew-send]

Ebbers was at peak innuendo with this one. “oh Ebbers, NO” just about killed me with giggles

[@neilthehermit4655]

Pick the premium - maybe different cooking oils? - sunflower,olive,etc ..with cheap and expsensive of each and also comparing types to each other, i.e. is olive oil better for an english breakfast or is sunflower ??!

[@SortedFood]

Good idea :)

[@chrisratcliff2112]

It’s be interesting to throw in a round in one of these where the two dishes are identical and see if the placebo effect of looking for a difference would cause a ‘difference’ to be found or if the normals would say they’re the same.

[@toni_go96]

Barry is so dramatic, I love it. His reaction to finding out he got every guess wrong was hilarious...

[@ethancampbell215]

I love this series mostly for the fact that it’s changed the way I do my weekly food shop! I plan my dinners for the week to construct a shopping list, knowing what can be kept in the fridge or freezer and what can be bought fresh throughout the week, but also making me smarter with my spending, knowing where I should be spending more on premium ingredients to make dishes better and where to save money buying cheaper products that only complement the dish or are eaten for sustenance!

[@ShotPutNC]

You should come up with a game where the Normals have to make a dish with a series of these ingredients and either try to stay under a budget or have their dish judged relative to the price per portion. As you have shown before, there is a good use for cheaper ingredients depending on what your cooking.

[@valliarlette6596]

Oh, I would like to see a tasting of home-made mayo versus a pricy bottled mayo.

[@jaradsmethers3601]

yeah that would be cool

[@niseplank4527]

And James could make the mayo.

[@matearabar5821]

I am so thankful for coming from a mediterranean country where you can get really good quality ingredients and the prices are not premium. I don't think I've ever had honey from a supermarket, since it's easy to buy it directly from the small-scale beekepers, and it was a real shock for me when I moved to Germany and even the tomatoes from the farmers market were watery and tastless compared to what I was used to.

[@tarren452]

You can definitely get honey from small local producers in the UK - I live in the North East and can think of several options I can find in local shops and markets ☺ and most are only a few pounds- honestly not massively more than a jar of supermarket honey, especially for how much better it is!

[@thepolarianempire]

A lot of the time it depends like I’m from Michigan and we have a regional super market called meijers and there produce is very good a little more expensive but better because they have deals with a bunch of local farmers in the state where as places like Walmart the produce isn’t as great because it has to be shipped in from other countries and states

[@TheDiplomancer]

Honestly, when it comes to the lemons, I would want the one that really smacks you in the face with lemon sourness. The same goes for garlic, with me.

[@CordeliaRavenwood]

Agreed. I recently tried sweet limes and hated them. I also love white grapefruit but won’t eat Ruby red.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “When in doubt, stick a finger in it.” Boy, have we missed the Bennuendos 😂

[@shihalya]

There are so many different kinds of honey I am never sure what kind I should get… it’s like a wall at the Store of different textures and flowers and stuff in those honey and I never really know what would be the best for what I want to do and I don’t have a „go to“…

[@SortedFood]

There are SO many different types of honey we could probably do a whole series on it 😂

[@jordanmurphy007]

Would really love to see a lactose vs lactose free vs battle. As someone with lactose Intolerance I find that recently the products have been getting much much better and closer to the originals.

[@AngryAlfonse]

Called it on the first one. It seems like so many "premium" products seek to lessen the more defining characteristics of the product. This works when you're making a simple dish that allows the subtlety of the product to come through, but it doesn't quite work when you're looking to get the full effect of those characteristics (in this case, acidity).

[@PokhrajRoy.]

2:43 Haven’t we seen Barry bite into a lemon once? Why does he need a knife? He’s adept at regretting consuming a lemon lmao

[@azntimmay]

Can you try simple vs premium spices or preground vs fresh ground spices? I have a preferred garlic powder I've found that's less grainy and more aromatic than others.

[@caylag6956]

As a new mom, and while being an ER nurse during this pandemic, I want to just thank you guys for being a bright spot to my day. Your content always makes me smile and teaches me something new at the same time. THANK YOU!!!

[@marypeckover5067]

No video has ever made me so happy. Sorry Barry but your serious loss has made me laugh so loud. Love it.

[@SortedFood]

It is rather funny huh? Has Barry lost his crown?

[@exzyle2k]

Have you done eggs yet? I know Britain/EU has different environments for production than the US does. That'd be interesting. Maybe even a Pick The Premium Dairy edition. Cream, butter, cheese (gotta use Mike on that), eggs.

[@JWhygant]

I really thought the lemon meringue was a cloud egg at first glance....would love to see a comparison of eggs using that!

[@GarrigKitten]

You know, when James comes back around, I'd love to see this format turned on its head. See how delicate the chefs' tastes are, and do a Pick the Premium, except instead of A vs B, they have to find it A v B v C. Conversely, take the A v B format, but give them an unlabeled lil spice bowl of the key ingredient and see if they're able to utilize it effectively just off sniff and taste alone. Make it a Gambler's Duel.

[@alexandraw909]

When Barry fell I said out loud U KILLED "THE KING OF PRETENTIOUS!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ladyofdeath777Weaversoftheweb]

I'd love to see the difference in fruit. Japan has super specialized, super expensive fruit and I'd love to see how that compares to the fruit we can get here... even the premium fruit we can get here.

[@kateh7484]

A snacking lemon 🍋 lovely…

[@SortedFood]

Who doesn't love a snacking lemon?

[@kennethpolden2416]

I love this series because it shows that just because something is "premium" or "artisan" doesn't necessarily make it better and I just imagine it knocking some pretentious slags down a few pegs

[@RockinTheBassGuitar]

I always buy premium honey because (in the US) several honey brands have been shown to mix their honey with corn syrup. I always make my own mayo because it just tastes so much better. I thing we all have different ideas of what we would rather spend more on and what we forgo.

[@nintendonut100]

Mixing corn syrup into honey is some messed up shite.

[@randyroo2]

That first test brought back memories of when I used to work for a premium fizzy drinks and cordial manufacturer and we had organic and non-organic lemonades. I always found the non organic lemonade was superior because they bought in these beautiful delicious lemons from an orchard in spain. Meanwhile the organic lemons did not look or taste so good, so in the organic lemonade instead of the juice from these amazing lemons you would instead be getting a lower quality lemon juice that fulfilled the organic requirements.

[@loz6263]

You just make these videos so we can all laugh at Jamie and Barry trying to get blindfolded don't you?

[@thorn312]

Barry's foot popping up after his bail had me in stitches.

[@easkay]

Ben's 'Daddy bear' comment had me in stitches. Bravo!

[@kateh7484]

Ohhh I’ve been waiting all week for this!

[@SaltyRxtech]

Omg not only my fave videos from y’all but also loving the new kitchen🙌🏼

[@SortedFood]

Thank you kindly :)

[@joyjohnson8776]

Ebbers, the phrase "while your down there" mean something naughty. When you say it, it always makes me smile.

[@saintsfan39475]

Grade A gents, all the way around. From the innuendo to Baz falling of his chair in defeat to Jamie being shocked to have won, bravo.

[@AlexGelinas42069]

This was an exceptional episode, Rip to [spoilers] for the clean sweep. Except a clean sweep in being wrong. Also! For future videos, would love seeing you all going back to kitchen essentials / kitchen tech / etc recommendations =D I loved the old comparisons between knives, cutting boards, tea towels, etc; and as a home cook who doesn't necessarily know where to optimally put the bucks for upping their cooking game, those videos have always been super helpful =] Thanks again for being rad, and sorry barry.

[@irkuzki]

Barry is never going to live this one down.

[@SortedFood]

😂We can probably milk this for a while

[@irkuzki]

@@SortedFood It's like the photography badge all over again

[@nikolajskozlovs6625]

I had rhe idea for this app a few years ago and I'm glad you guys have done it!

[@constantsong]

The honey bit was chaos and I'm living for it

[@megamert2848]

Dang I just checked my dutch supermarket brand (plus) and it is actually already 68% oil dang wtf are they doing with that mayo. Because I don't really think I can buy a much cheaper jar but it is so much better than their cheap option and normally I think their cheap option is like my higher end option as a student.

[@Getpojke]

Going by the Nederlanders I know, I think the manufacturer would be lynched if they sold mayo with as much water in it as the supermarket brand shown in the video. You folks take your "friet & mayonaise" seriously.🍟

[@megamert2848]

@@Getpojke I guess it is a pretty big/common type of food, but we are also very well known for being frugal and like everything I check of like the cheap supermarket based brands is like super cheaply/badly made. So it still surprised me.

[@cjd29]

Have you guys done butter yet? I can't remember... I just bought some Bordier and well,it's certainly a different experience from the stuff at the store!

[@Getpojke]

Would be good if they made butter too. I sometimes like doing it for special occasions.

[@Sunny-ot1vo]

Yes they have. I don’t know which video but it’s there :)

[@pippagt5430]

Loved the new meal packs app add 🥰

[@zackkinney216]

I took a break from Sorted food and j really forgot how high quality their videos are and I really enjoy watching these normals become more insightful and in depth in their commentary on food

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I bet Mike was that friend who smashes your face in a birthday cake 😂

[@MrMartinSchou]

That 7 out of 8 times they picked the budget ingredient suggests that there isn't much reason to pick the premium ingredients. An alternative take on this particular format would be having a single type of ingredient but at a lot of different price ranges and see if they can pick the correct order.

[@AngryAlfonse]

This would be interesting. I'd be willing to bet a lot of products end up with the middle priced products on top, and then the lower and higher priced products getting mixed rankings below.

[@shanh3016]

Please tell me Jamie stuck his hand in the porridge too! 🤣 "Daddy bear". Just about died 💀🤣

[@karodear]

I buy premium honey from local vendors at the farmer's market, or from a friend who has a couple hives. I might not taste the difference entirely, and I don't use THAT much honey in my cooking, but there's something I like about supporting hive keepers in my region. There IS a clear taste and texture difference between summer honey and autumn honey though. In Norway, we call the summer honey wildflower honey, and the autumn one for heather honey.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The way Barry reacted to the second dish is how I react to gifts I don’t like lol

[@benjaminmiddaugh2729]

Watching Barry fail to pick all the premium ingredients was amazing! He's generally more familiar with those sorts of things. Watching Jamie learn that subtlety can be a sign of quality while Barry missed that entirely was also hilarious.

[@stellbell1223]

I’ll never get tired of these!!

[@meeperator]

I already often use this channel to relax, so a friendly conversation amongst a bunch of knowledgeable people discussing whatever interests them is awesome. I'd love more of this format in the rotation, thanks!

[@marcusavenbrand3864]

That was amazing as always Sorted. Barry is a man of the people.

[@markman278]

The lemon dish reminds me of Meyer lemons. They are more sought after, more expensive but MUCH sweeter while being less acidic. It’s ironic, the premium is less flavorful but you eat it more on its own or as a garnish, not in a curd. I would suggest growing your own dwarf meyer lemon tree if you can as having them fresh is dramatically different.

[@Finwolven]

Sadly, trying to grow lemons in Finland is an activity fraught in exhaustion, loss and cruelty to flora.

[@markman278]

@@Finwolven I’m sorry. I’m in the mideastern US and I bring my plant in during the winter but Finland might be too much.

[@adde9506]

Any tips on how to do this?

[@markman278]

@@adde9506 big pot, but not too big so you can bring it in a door. Plant the tree in said pot and before it starts freezing bring it inside. Make sure it gets plenty of south facing light from a porch/sunroom. Other than that, it’s the basics of keeping plants: water, change the soil maybe every 2 years because of nutrient lose, trim it properly. It’s honestly not that hard other than bring it in and put it out when necessary.

[@christineh14]

Meyer lemons make delicious marmalade, lots of flavor but not so tart. I made lemon orange marmalade last year- 8 lemons and 8 oranges cooked down to 5 half pint jars.

[@anne-marie9842]

Nice one, guys. Thank you.

[@Flavouroma]

i watch this for jamie! 14:14 and he never disapponts

[@kittenamy1]

This whole episode was a lesson in how NOT to eat food 😂 , so messy

[@SortedFood]

It helps if you don't have a blindfold on 😂