Heres the inside scoop for your next trip to Aldi.
Skip this aisle and focus on other groceries instead.
Chicken
Loyal Aldi shoppers already know that thepackaged chickenisnt anything to write home about.
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Hard Taco Shells
Hard taco shells should be delicious and durable enough to hold yourtaco fillings.
Unfortunately, the Aldi brand doesnt hold up to other brands.
These cheesesdon’tcontain cellulose, and are easy to grate yourself if you’ve gotta have those cheese shreds.
Block cheese also lasts longer than shredded cheese, so your money will go farther.
Yogurt
When it comes toyogurt, its probably best to grab it from another store.
Your best bet is to try a different brand, or make your own yogurt at home.
According to numerous Aldi shoppers, the chains jarred pickle spears fail to deliver on texture.
Theyre flavorful and delightfully crunchyperfect for sandwiches,hamburgers, and more.
They taste like cardboard in the worst way.
If you want a bagel, have a bagel!
For fewer carbohydrates, grab a slice or two of Aldistangy sourdoughinstead.
In fact, theres a whole Reddit threaddedicated to just how unappealing this pre-made soup is.
For most, it just doesnt taste right and lacks flavor.
Or, you might make your ownhealthy soup!
In other words, youre probably better off making your owncrispy treatsinstead.
As one Reddit user shared, Its nowhere close to being as good as Philadelphia.
Luckily, Aldi also sells Philadelphia cream cheese.
If youd rather not purchase the name-brand stuff, peruse our list ofcream cheese substitutes.
According to several shoppers on Reddit, many of these items lack flavor.
Other customers agreed, noting similar issues with other pre-marinated chicken products.
“This maple flavor was incredibly overpowering and sticks to everything it touches,” the shopper shared.
The smell doesnt go away and its sickly sweet smelling.
It tastes great, and won’t leave your house smelling like syrup.
