I'm an Aldi superfan - five items to avoid because they taste terrible and no one ever likes them, what to get instead

WITH inflation continuing to affect families across the country, everyone is being more careful with their spending.

A TikTok influencer sifted through some Aldi products to work out what to avoid so that you don't waste your money at the store.

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TikTok influencer aldiallthetime, whose real name is Sarah according to her account's bio, is all about Aldi.

She recently posted a video where she showed five common Aldi products she said are no good, and what to buy in their place.

Sarah made it clear that her love for the grocery chain doesn't mean she loves every last item on the shelves.

She wrote: "My love for ALDI USA runs deep but these just are NOT it."

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At the start of the video, Sarah emphasized that these are just her opinions on the products she's said to avoid.

1. Cheese dip

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First on the list is Clancy's cheese dip, which the jar said is made with real cheese.

At $2.99 a jar, the influencer says the dip is "just not good."

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Instead, Sarah suggested buying Aldi's queso as an alternative.

2. Lobster mac & cheese

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Next up is the lobster mac & cheese.

Sarah said this product seems like it would be good, but then added that she has never met anyone who liked it.

Unfortunately, Sarah did not provide an alternative for the lobster mac & cheese.

3. Frozen salmon

Sarah suggested avoiding the frozen salmon found in a bag in the freezer section.

She said it "isn't great."

Instead, she recommended those looking to buy salmon pick up the fresh salmon Aldi offers.

4. Dips

Sarah showed two different dips: crab rangoon and lobster dip.

The influencer said: "I feel like you either love these dips or hate them. I hate them."

5. Toilet paper

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So, this product you're not going to eat but Sarah was very knowledgable on it.

She said she has tried every toilet paper Aldi has available, but the only one she always buys is the "ultra soft" version.

She signed off by asking her viewers if they agree and to comment, which plenty of them did.

In some of the comments, people defended the products Sarah spoke against, while others thanked her for her insight on what to avoid.

One wrote that the cheese dip in question is meant to be used similarly to Cheez Whiz as opposed to queso and that Sarah should try it with pretzels or on a cheesesteak.

Others suggested heating the crab rangoon dip before eating it and cooking the frozen salmon in an air fryer.

The US Sun reached out to Aldi for comment.

Other ways to save

When trying to save money on groceries, you could end up in over your head if you don't go in with a game plan.

Here are some tips to keep in mind on your next trip to the grocery store:

• Look into coupons offered both by the store you're shopping at and from outside services.
• Also, look into loyalty programs offered by your favorite stores so you can be in the loop on exclusive giveaways and sales.
• When you're shopping take the time to compare prices to make sure you're getting the best deal. This could mean comparing between brands or between available sizes so that you're not getting ripped off.

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For other money-saving, and healthy, grocery tips, The US Sun recently reported on Trader Joe's items that are cheaper and healthier than their Walmart counterparts.

As well as items you should avoid at the grocery store altogether