"cshenk" > wrote in message
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> "Ms P" wrote

>> It depends on the store brand....
>
>> Kroger store brand is as good if not better than national brands on many
>> items. They do side by side taste testings in the store from time to
>> time.
>
> I've yet to find a store where I like _all_ their store brand products,
> but I agree that Kroger tends to be better than most. I generally suggest
> folks try 1 can/box etc of an item in the store brand (getting the rest of
> the cans etc by brands since you generally get 3-4 at a time) and see if
> that one works. If it works for you, swap when it saves money. Be sure
> to do as Dmitri says and check unit prices. Sometimes a sale can make the
> store brand more expensive.
>
> Not all our tastebuds are the same so a product that works for _me_ in a
> store brand, may not for you.

The last time Dillon's had a side by side taste comparison they had a Ritz
cracker, A-1 sauce and something else. I liked Kroger A-1 better and Ritz
crackers better but the Kroger Ritz would be an acceptable sub for some
things. If I remember right it was a texture thing and not taste with the
crackers.

We use the Kroger brand of Miracle Whip. It does taste a little different
but hubby doesn't care and I'm used to the slight taste difference now.

We've been using Kroger canned and frozen veggies for several years now. I
think they're just as good as any national brand.

Ms P