Buying surplus food cheaply
Every day, shops, cafés and restaurants are left with edible food they could not sell. When you buy it at a discount, you save money and stop food ending up in the bin. This guide tells you where to find surplus food and how to use it safely.
You will need
- A phone and surplus food apps
- A shopping bag and a cool bag
- Space in the freezer
- A weekly meal plan
Steps
Get to know red-label products
Shops discount products that are close to their best-before or use-by date, often marked with red labels (punalappu). Ask your own shop what time of day discounts are usually applied.
Understand date labels
Download surplus food apps
Make use of surprise bags
Freeze straight away
Plan your meals
Know about food aid
Keep the cold chain intact
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