Aldi attracts lots of shoppers with its low
prices. But some items aren't even worth the low cost. Since they're sealed in cans, it's not always
easy to tell which canned foods hit the mark and which ones miss. So we identified these, the canned foods at
Aldi you should skip. Do all you can to avoid Brookdale Pork Luncheon
Meat. This gross stuff is a knockoff of Spam that
will make you shudder from the moment you smell it. It smells so bad that you might not even want
to taste it. If you do taste it, you'll be perplexed that
this Spam imitation somehow tastes even worse than it smells. And then there's the texture: It's rubbery
and breaks apart if you try to heat it up in a frying pan like Spam. Real Spam has a lot of flavors a lot of people
love, but there's nothing that you'll enjoy about Brookdale Pork Luncheon Meat. Unless you plan on buying it to feed it to
your worst enemy, there's no reason for this canned junk to end up in your cart. Simply Nature Organic Lentil Soup is organic
and free of artificial flavors. It's also free of natural flavors. There's just no flavor at all. On your first spoonful, you'll realize it's... "Ultimately a flavorless lump of sadness." If you look at the picture on the can, you
might be tempted by all the lentils that are in this soup. And while there are certainly a lot of lentils,
they're soggy and somehow get even soggier when you heat it up. If you do for some reason buy a can of Simply
Nature Organic Lentil Soup, be ready to add flavoring to it for any hope of making it
edible. Adding meat or at least some spices will help
with swallowing this stuff. But the mushy texture will remain a turn-off
no matter what you do to it. There's simply nothing to like about Casa
Mamita Traditional Refried Beans. This Aldi exclusive manages to ruin refried
beans, which, truthfully, isn't easy to do. Firstly, it's oddly fibrous and annoyingly
chewy. Refried beans shouldn't be difficult to eat,
but these get stuck in your teeth and then your throat. "It's chewy. I gotta get some air." Second, the flavor is all wrong. These refried beans have an oily taste that
overpowers anything you mix it with. Even salsa is no match for the overpoweringly
bad taste. Though the refried beans are high in fiber,
high in protein, and low in fat, it just doesn't matter. Aldi could give cans of it away for free and
it still wouldn't be worthing bringing home. Mandarin oranges sound like a safe bet. But something went horribly wrong with Sweet
Harvest Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup. These, somehow, have almost no flavor. The "light syrup" is a watery substance that
is only slightly sweet. And the actual oranges are smaller than you
would expect. Even without the sweetness or flavor, this
can of disappointment still manages to pack in 8.5 grams of added sugar. If you are going to consume added sugar, make
sure you can actually taste it. For some yummy canned fruit from Aldi, go
with Sweet Harvest Peach Slices in Heavy Syrup. The peaches are amazingly delicious and the
syrup is so good that you could drink it by the glass. Brookdale Chili with Beans is a failure when
it comes to flavor, even though it's loaded with salt. It's possible to get a can of this chili for
less than a dollar at times, but it's not even worth that. Don't even try to eat it straight out of the
can. The meat is rubbery and the beans are hard. And while the chili is slightly spicy, neither
the meat nor the beans are flavorful enough to make it enjoyable. You could consider using Aldi's Brookdale
Chili with Beans as a base for a chili and cheese dip, or add some ground beef to it
along with some hot sauce in order to make a chili worth eating. But a better idea is to buy a quality canned
chili to begin with, or just go to Wendy's. If you eat a can of this soup, the fact that
it is organic won't be able to mask your disappointment, unfortunately. The biggest issue is the chicken, pieces of
which are few and far between. Even when you are able to find the chicken
pieces, they are so stringy that they're really insubstantial. And the noodles aren't much better. They dissolve instantly in your mouth and
are forgettable at best. The slices of organic celery and organic carrots
have the opposite problem. Instead of being too soft and too easy to
miss, they are too crunchy and distracting. To put it bluntly, Northern Catch Pink Salmon
smells like cat food. While Whiskers and Mittens may get excited
when you open a can of this stuff, you surely won't. The cat food aroma is the first sign that
you made a bad selection at Aldi, but it won't be the last. Canned salmon can be really good, and it has
an impressive array of health benefits. It can actually be almost as good as fresh
salmon. But Northern Catch Pink Salmon is a thorough
disappointment. Beyond the smell, you will find that the can
has too much salmon skin and bones in it. To add to the misery, the skin is tough and
the bones are too rigid. Usually you can ignore the bones that you
find in canned salmon, but these bones are so noticeable that you will need to pick them
out one by one before you think about eating it. Do yourself a favor and just throw it away,
or give it to your cat, if you think they won't choke on the bones. There are plenty of canned items worth your
dollar at Aldi, though. Here are a few you should definitely pick
up on your next grocery run: If you like baked beans, you will absolutely
adore Dakota's Pride Grill Style Beans. They are perfect to take to a neighborhood
barbecue or simply accompany you during a quiet night on your couch as you binge movies. "Beans, Spock. But no ordinary beans." Dakota's Pride Grill Style Beans are available
in three distinct flavors: Steakhouse Style, Southern Style BBQ, and Brown Sugar Bourbon. If you can't decide which one to try, start
with the Brown Sugar Bourbon. The sweetness from the brown sugar is pleasant,
while there's an unmistakable bourbon-flavored kick added to the party. While this bourbon won't make you tipsy, even
if you eat a few cans of this stuff, its presence will make these beans even more memorable. An added bonus is the fact that the Brown
Sugar Bourbon and Steakhouse Style beans are fat-free, while the Southern Style BBQ version
is 99 percent fat-free. So you can scarf down all the beans you want
without feeling too much regret. Aldi's Simply Nature Organic Tomato Basil
Soup ticks a lot of boxes for health-conscious people who love tomato soup. Not only is this soup organic, it also has
no artificial flavors or colors. But unlike the bad organic soups we discussed
earlier, it also tastes wonderful. Not only does the basil flavor add depth,
but this soup is also sweet enough that you'll legitimately enjoy each spoonful. A lot of tomato soup has a watery and otherwise
underwhelming texture. But that's not the case with this one. This soup has an attractive thickness that
will grab your attention and keep you satisfied from the moment you pour it into your bowl. The richness of the tomato and basil flavors
are just calling for cheese to be added to the equation. Whether it's in the form of shredded cheddar
cheese or a handful of Goldfish crackers, get some cheese in this soup and you'll have
yourself a meal that you won't mind eating every day of the week. Not only does Baker's Corner Cherry Pie Filling
taste great, but its low price tag will keep you coming back for more. Aldi has a lot of cheap canned foods but this
cherry-powered goodness is arguably the best value on the shelf. For less than two dollars a can, you can get
21 ounces of heaven. Obviously, most people will use Baker's Corner
Cherry Pie Filling to make cherry pie. That's completely understandable and you won't
be disappointed with the outcome. But that's not the only thing you can do with
it. For example, you can heat it up in the microwave
and then pour it over a bowl of vanilla ice cream for an unbelievable dessert. Or, if you wish, you can eat it straight out
of the can. Sure, this might not be the world's healthiest
snack, but your taste buds won't protest. Even though this pie filling is less expensive
than the other well-known name brands, you're not sacrificing any quality. In fact, you will pleasantly be surprised
at how many cherries Aldi is able to fit into one can and the perfect texture and flavor
of each and every cherry. The Brookdale label redeems itself with Brookdale
Corned Beef. It's bursting with flavor, but is affordable
enough to stock up your pantry. It might not be as recognizable as the corned
beef made by Libby's, but it's every bit as tasty. Brookdale Corned Beef has a strong salty flavor,
but that's part of the joy when it comes to corned beef. If you find it too salty, eat it with potatoes
or toast to balance out the flavors. Alternatively, if you want to kick the savory
factor up a few notches, eat it with a couple of eggs sunny-side-up and let the runny egg
yolk intermingle with the corned beef. Don't be scared by the label that indicates
Brookdale Corned Beef is made in Brazil. It turns out that about 80 percent of canned
corned beef is made there, including brand names like Libby's. A lot of chicken noodle soup you buy at the
store, like that Simply Nature stuff, leaves you disappointed. But Fit & Active Chicken Noodle Chunky Style
Soup is completely different. You don't have to worry about any of those
typical pitfalls when you purchase a can of this stuff at Aldi. The first thing you'll notice are the big
pieces of white-meat chicken in the soup. The chicken chunks are not only large and
plentiful, they're also soft and pop with flavor with each bite. Then there are the noodles, which are hearty
but don't get in the way of the chicken flavoring. There's also an ample amount of carrots and
celery along with a bit of parsley and a hint of onion. The next time you feel under the weather,
a can of Fit & Active Chicken Noodle Chunky Style Soup can definitely help with what ails
you. "Chicken soup. Cures everything, yeah?" There's a whole lot you can do with the Pueblo
Lindo Chipotle Peppers you get from Aldi. If you have a tolerance for spice, you can
eat these peppers right out of the can. While they're far from the hottest peppers
in the world, compared to other brands, you'll find that these peppers bring considerable
heat. For people with more sensitive palates, you
can also use these chipotle peppers to make everything from taco sauce to a marinade for
pork ribs. Like most canned chipotle peppers, they rest
in adobo sauce. These peppers are also whole, so you don't
have to worry about dealing with a lot of bits and pieces. Typically, cream of mushroom soup is completely
bland, lacks anything resembling a satisfying texture, and actual mushrooms are somehow
an afterthought. Fit & Active Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup
from Aldi breaks that mold. When you empty Fit & Active Cream of Mushroom
Condensed Soup into a bowl, you'll notice a merry band of mushroom pieces swimming around. The bits of mushroom give this stuff a pleasing
texture that you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Once you taste it, the rich mushroom flavors
will make you fall in love. And it's pretty healthy. It has only 60 calories per serving and is
relatively low in carbohydrates. If you're on a low-carb keto diet,
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