Choosing home brands is one of the easiest ways to save on groceries at the supermarket, but when it comes to some items, Aussie say the savings just aren't worth it.
A recent Reddit 'Aussie Frugal' thread stirred debate with the question: "What product(s) you are absolutely not willing to buy home brand/generic/cheaper versions even though you know it's more expensive?"
Food items such as tinned tomatoes, coconut cream and milk, chocolate, pasta and tomato sauce were mentioned.
When it comes to non-food items, Australian shoppers are just as hesitant to choose home brands, particularly when it comes to the following four popular products
1. Bin liners
There was an overwhelming consensus when it came to bin liners, with one Redditor commenting that it's "a couple of b