The struggle is real: we’re all trying to make our grocery budgets stretch further, especially with the rising cost of living. And let’s face it, with those pesky sell-by and best-before dates, food waste is a constant battle. Did you know that the UK throws away a staggering 9.5 million tonnes of food annually? That’s a lot of wasted potential! Thankfully, Tesco has some smart tips to help us tackle food waste, particularly when it comes to yogurt.
They’re advocating for a strategic use of our freezers, urging us to think beyond just ice cubes and frozen peas. Freezers are most efficient when full, so let’s make the most of that space! Tesco suggests freezing a variety of food items, including milk, cheese, vegetables, rice, and yes, even yogurt. Remember those delicious frozen yogurt treats you enjoyed on vacation? Well, you can easily replicate that at home! Pop a lolly stick into mini yogurt containers and you’ve got a delightful summer snack for the kids. Or plan ahead and use up the end of a yogurt tub to create tasty frozen yogurt bites with fruit and granola.
But the freezer isn’t just for yogurt. Tesco encourages freezing other household staples like milk, butter, eggs, and even bananas. Experts at YeoValley recommend storing yogurt at the back of the refrigerator where it’s colder, ensuring your fridge is set to 4°C or below.
So, there you have it. A simple, yet effective, strategy to combat food waste and stretch our grocery budgets further. With a little planning and a well-stocked freezer, we can all do our part in reducing food waste and making our food dollars go further.
