Aldi is a beloved supermarket chain that many of us step foot in regularly. It's hard to argue with Aldi's popularity since it is the third largest grocery chain in the U.S.
by number of stores and has made its way to 18 countries across the world. The Aldi name is synonymous with value for money and low-cost prices, which is one of the reasons it's hard to resist. From its good quality pantry essentials to its fresh, award-winning bread and bakery products, there's a lot to love and buy at Aldi.
But have you ever wondered if there's anything you shouldn't be buying there? Well, condiments might make the list. You may want to give the sauces at Aldi a miss for two main reasons. Firstly, this supermarket chain has a limited selection of big-name brands, which means that your favorite Heinz ketchup or Hellmann's mayonnaise may not be available.
Secondly, the Aldi-branded condiments can truly be a hit or miss. If you don't want to risk disappointment or have an unrelenting brand preference, you may want to avoid Aldi when buying condiments. Aldi's condiments just don't cut it Although Aldi does stock some popular brands, its website gives no indication that a particular branded sauce will be stocked at your local store.
That leaves you at the mercy of the store's brand products. Aldi's ketchup, which goes under the brand name of Bramwells or Burman's, has been reviewed by some shoppers as sour rather than sweet, and others have described it as fairly bland and lacking in umami t.