Aldi shoppers have named the top 10 products of 2021 – including $2.49 crowd pleasing brioche burger buns and a $1.95 stain remover.
More than 165,000 consumers were asked to rate the items they can’t get enough of in the retailer’s annual People’s Picks Awards.
After weeks of voting for their favourite picks, the supermarket chain has announced the winners across 10 categories – including barbecue, cleaning, snack and health.
The top 10 Aldi products of 2021 include a maple syrup, chia seeds, gozleme, blue cheese, brioche buns, white wraps, vegetable straws, caramel chocolate, stain remover and sunscreen
The $2.49 Brioche Burger Buns took out the top spot in the ‘BBQ Boss’ category, with shoppers saying it’s a ‘delightful’ favourite at barbecues.
‘These buns take your DIY burger game up a notch, giving them a luxe twist for less,’ New South Wales customer Melissa said.
In the ‘Cleaning Whizz’ category, the $1.95 Di San Pre Wash Stain Remover was crowned the winner for its ability to remove the toughest stains efficiently.
Described as the ‘go-to binge-watching snack’, the $2.99 Choceur Caramel Milk Chocolate Block took the lead in the ‘Couch Companion’ category.
‘Melt in your mouth and steal your heart, one of many adorably delicious blocks of Choceur chocolate. Caramel is our pick of the bunch,’ Emily, from Victoria, said.
The BBQ Boss: Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns – $2.49 (left). The Cleaning Whizz: Di San Pre Wash Stain Remover – $1.95 (right)
The Couch Companion: Choceur Caramel Milk Chocolate Block – $2.99 (left). The Daily Glow: Ombra Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ – $2.19 (right)
For those with a love of skincare, Aldi is proof you don’t have to spend a fortune in order to look your best good.
The $2.19 Ombra Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ was named best in the ‘Daily Glow’ category, with shoppers revealing they use the product religiously every day.
In the ‘Early Bird’ category, the $5.69 Brookdale 100% Pure Canadian Maple Syrup was a crowd favourite, especially during breakfast time.
Shoppers couldn’t get enough of the wholesome $5.49 Oh So Natural Chia Seeds, which was deemed to be the best in the ‘Health Guru’ category.
The $4.99 Emporium Selection Smooth Blue Cheese has been a popular platter addition among shoppers after being crowned the winner in the ‘Life of the Party’ category.
‘Such a delightful taste, sharp blue vein taste such a creamy texture, absolutely mouth-watering cheese at such an amazing price,’ John, from Victoria, said.
The Early Bird: Brookdale 100% Pure Canadian Maple Syrup – $5.69 (left). The Health Guru: Oh So Natural Chia Seeds – $5.49 (right)
The Life of the Party: Emporium Selection Smooth Blue Cheese – $4.99 (left). The Lunchbox Legend: Blackstone Vegetable Straws – $2.29 (right)
When it comes to packing lunchboxes, the top pick was the $2.29 Blackstone Vegetable Straws, which took out the ‘Lunchbox Legend’ category.
In the MVP (Most Valuable Product) category, the $3.49 Bakers Life Large White Wraps eight pack was deemed best for being the ‘most versatile’ item when making breakfast, lunch and dinner.
For a quick and easy meal without compromising on quality, the $4.49 Urban Eats Turkish Style Gozleme took the lead in the ‘Time Lord’ category.
‘You have not tasted crunchy heaven until you’ve had this. Feta and spinach make the centre so delish,’ Rodney, from New South Wales, said.
The MVP (Most Valuable Product): Bakers Life Large White Wraps – $3.49 (left). The Time Lord: Urban Eats Turkish Style Gozleme – $4.49 (right)
ALDI shopping expert Kylie Warnke said the People’s Picks awards shines a spotlight on products that go above and beyond our customers’ expectations.
‘While ALDI guarantees the highest-quality products will always be available for a fraction of the price, our customers are valued experts when it comes to examining each product for creation of the perfect shopping list,’ she said.
‘This year’s winning products are all excellent recommendations, and we’re pleased to see a number of past winners retain their status as favourites.
‘We love our customer’s enthusiasm for our products, and the fact they share and recommend them to friends and family whether it’s via a recipe, product hack, or just spreading the word on products that make their lives easier – all at a great price.’