The newest staple item in the supermarket shoots up in price: ‘This is getting out of hand’
An Australian shopper has noticed the price of another supermarket staple has risen
The woman shared photos on Facebook showing the price of lactose-free milk
One brand costs $6.60 and another is $5.95 per 2 liter bottle
Others suggested cheaper alternatives that the woman could buy to save money
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Yet another staple supermarket staple has risen in price as a result of the rising cost of living, leading Australians to miss out or look for cheaper alternatives.
A customer was shocked when he flipped through the supermarket’s refrigerator and noticed that the price of lactose-free milk has risen.
Images shared to the Simple Savers Facebook group show that Paul’s Zymil lactose-free skim milk now costs $6.60 and a Norco alternative $5.95 per 2-liter bottle.
The woman asked for advice and sadly, ‘Do you have any suggestions where I can get cheaper skimmed milk? I just can’t afford this anymore.’
‘I don’t want to drink hive milk (shelf-life) instead, but it looks like it’s the only one’
An Australian customer was shocked when he flipped through the supermarket fridge and noticed that the price of lactose-free milk has risen
Images shared to the Simple Savers Facebook group show Paul’s Zymil lactose-free skim milk now costs $6.60 and a Norco alternative $5.95 per 2-liter bottle (pictured)
Vegetables such as lettuce, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower and broccoli have also risen in price in recent months.
The observation shocked others online who offered a list of possible alternatives the woman could buy.
‘You didn’t startle me. I buy lactose free milk but have not looked at the price. I think I should buy normal milk for my husband and just get me a 1L!’ wrote one woman in the comments.
Others said that long-life milk options tend to be cheaper compared to fresh milk.
Others said online that long-life milk options tend to be cheaper compared to fresh milk (stock image)
“I’ve been buying Coles 1L lactose free whole and light milk for a long time, $2.50 for a 1 liter pack and you can find it next to the Zymil in the fridges,” said one person.
‘Long-life milk is cheaper and tastes quite good. I used to buy A2 and now use Devondale Long Life in my cereal, it’s also cheaper if you buy from Costco,” added another.
Another person said they opt for 1L Aldi milk, while another said powdered skim milk is also a good alternative for just $8 from Woolworths or Coles.
Last month, a dietitian revealed why you should never consider paying $12 for a head of lettuce and explained which salad fillers you should be eating instead.
Susie Burrell, who has two honors degrees in nutrition and dietetics and psychology, said the darker and more colorful veggies should be prioritized when budgets are tight.
Speaking to FEMAIL, she explained that frozen spinach and kale are much cheaper and have better nutritional profiles than the humble iceberg lettuce.
They can often be picked up for under $3 a pound and are more versatile because they “can be used in everything from smoothies to bolognese,” she explained.
Susie Burrell, who has two honors degrees in nutrition and dietetics and psychology, said the darker and more colorful vegetable should be prioritized when budgets are tight.
“When budgets are so tight, you don’t have to feel like you have to spend $12 on a salad to get your nutrition in,” she said.
“Iceberg lettuce is very low in calories because it’s mostly water, and while it does contain some nutrients, you’re not getting a lot of bang for your buck at these high prices.”
The photo showed a supermarket in suburban Brisbane selling a single head of iceberg lettuce for a whopping $12.99 in May.
The price hike follows a wet start to the year with unprecedented rain and flooding spoiling crops in NSW and Queensland.