Some grocery store savings are common knowledge. We all know that if you shop at some of the bulk stores, you can save a good amount of money. However, there are still some items that need to be better known that you can purchase in bulk and save money on. Here are 11 surprising grocery items you can save on by buying in bulk.
Exotic Spices
Exotic spices like saffron are typically cheaper when bought in bulk. The only thing to be aware of here is that you will want to store them correctly to maintain freshness.
Artisan Cheeses
When purchasing those small blocks of cheese, you pay a lot more per ounce than when buying a big block. Also, look for cheese that is not shredded; it’s going to save you a lot, and shredding cheese is not all that hard to do.
Dried Fruits
Small bags of mixed nuts and dried fruits are very expensive. However, if you can find the dried fruit in bulk and then make your own mixtures, you will save a lot of money. In addition, sometimes individual packages of one fruit are much less expensive than a mix.
Gourmet Oil or Vinegar
Gourmet oils make cooking so much better, but in the small containers, they are quite costly. Save your smaller empty container, but go purchase oil in bulk for a lower price and then keep filling the small container to have next to the stove.
Premium Nuts
Nuts are not cheap, but the larger the container, the less money you will pay per pound. Again, make sure you use the nuts, but almonds, cashews, and peanuts are cheaper when you go with the larger container.
Organic Teas
A small pack of 8 or 10 organic teas is expensive because of the packaging and distribution. If you drink tea every day, purchase a one or two-month supply at once and notice a significant change in the total price you pay.
Organic Meat
Talk to your local butcher about buying organic meat in bulk. The butcher can usually direct you to the best cost savings; just be prepared to store this meat somewhere.
Luxury Ice Cream
If there is a certain flavor of ice cream your family truly loves, talk to the local ice cream shop about purchasing a large container. Sometimes, you can end up with a 3-gallon tub for a much lower price.
Almond Flour
Any kind of alternative to traditional flour gets expensive. However, if you do a lot of baking with almond flour, you should look into pricing for a large container of it. Pricing goes down when you buy in bulk, and developing recipes and ways to use them is easy.
Farro
Some exotic grains like quinoa and farro are cheaper when bought in bulk. These grains have a long shelf life and can make weekly meal prep and planning so much more convenient.
Gourmet Coffee Beans
By now, you should know that going out each morning to pick up your favorite coffee is a complete waste of money. Gourmet coffee beans give you the experience of a premium brew for a much lower price. Find a local supplier and buy in bulk.
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