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Cheaper alternatives, suggestions.

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NanKate Sat 19-Nov-22 18:02:11

I like Lurpak spreadable which has rocketed in price. Any suggestions for a cheaper but good tasting butter ?

What do you want to find an alternative for?

GrannyGravy13 Sat 19-Nov-22 18:03:47

Aldi’s is called Norpak and is just as good as Lurpak

Blossoming Sat 19-Nov-22 18:06:46

Lidl’s version is very good too.

Blondiescot Sat 19-Nov-22 18:37:15

Aldi's and Lidl's own versions are just as good and about half the price of Lurpak.

NanKate Sat 19-Nov-22 21:04:35

Thank you we have just had a Lidl open in our small town. 👍

Georgesgran Sun 20-Nov-22 16:12:38

I’ve started to use block butter, which is far cheaper, to replace the softer tub butter. I stopped buying Lurpak when I discovered Denmark’s animal welfare isn’t as good as ours, so buy British now. Butter freezes well, so maybe take advantage of any reduction/special offer.

grannysyb Sun 20-Nov-22 18:46:29

I have found that if I microwave butter so that some is melted and then beat it together it stays much softer,I ted to keep a small amount in the cupboard rather than the fridge.

Oopsadaisy1 Sun 20-Nov-22 18:50:42

I always buy block butter, no added ingredients ( good or bad).

grannydarkhair Sun 20-Nov-22 18:52:48

NanKate Earlier this year, Sago started a thread about making your own butter, might be worthwhile looking at that.

Sago Sun 20-Nov-22 19:23:55

Butter making is so easy.
Cream, salt and a little oil if you want it more spreadable.

NanKate Mon 21-Nov-22 09:53:26

Thank you nannydarkhair and other GN members 👍

toscalily Mon 21-Nov-22 10:19:37

A couple of months ago I went into M&S one afternoon and they had the very large tubs of double cream reduced, I bought some and came home and made my own butter, just adding a little salt. Mr Tl refused to eat it angry so I froze it in smaller portions and have been using all for myself, tastes really nice. I also freeze block butter and always buy an extra block when on offer, it has gone up in price so much that like many things you have to look out even more for the bargains.

Redhead56 Mon 21-Nov-22 12:53:08

I only ever use block butter it's the real thing including fat content! The spreads are a rip off paying a lot of money for a product that is mostly veg or rapeseed oil.
I only have a small amount of butter it's the taste that cannot be duplicated. I have made my own occasionally with the addition of a little sea salt.

HowVeryDareYou Mon 21-Nov-22 13:09:33

Block butter is cheaper and better, in my opinion (no additives).

watermeadow Mon 21-Nov-22 19:32:15

I use Flora vegan block. It tastes like butter, makes excellent cakes and no calves are killed to make it.

LOUISA1523 Mon 21-Nov-22 21:34:00

Aldi norpak 😋

BigBertha1 Mon 21-Nov-22 22:11:47

Lurpak no salt was £3.50 in Sainsbury as opposed to the salt variety at £5. Luckily we do not take salt so I bought a pack.

Greyduster Mon 21-Nov-22 22:16:58

Is it just me that thinks Aldi Nordpak goes slightly oily when you spread it on bread? It doesn’t seem to keep its consistency like other spreadable butters.