Welcome to this week’s Try Me Tuesday. As a reminder...each week I will grab a new set of products and test them out. I’ll put the Publix brand up against a national brand product and report back.
I know many times I struggle with what brand to choose. Often a sale or a coupon/sale combination make that an easier decision…but what about those times when you need an item and there is not a sale? Do you grab the house brand or pay more and get the national brand? More importantly, is there really a difference in taste?
Sorry for the delay...I was busy tweeting 
This week we tried Publix Cheese Singles.
Publix Cheese Singles 12 ct, $2.89
Calories - 60
Total Fat - 5g
Sodium - 240mg
Total Carb - 2g
Dietary Fiber - 0g
Sugars - 1g
Ingredients: American Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annatto, Oleoresin Paprika (Color).
Kraft Singles 12 ct, $3.49
Calories - 60
Total Fat - 4g
Sodium - 200mg
Total Carb - 2g
Dietary Fiber - 0g
Sugars - 1g
Ingredients: Milk, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Contain less that 2% of Calcium Phosphate, Modified Food Starch, Whey Protein Concentrate, Salt, Lactic Acid, Annatto and Paprika Extract (Color), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor), Enzymes, Cheese Culture, Vitamin D3.
RESULTS
- Publix - 1
- Kraft - 3
The majority of us liked the Kraft Singles better with the simple taste test. There was a definite difference in taste. But when the cheese was melted and/or put on a sandwich the difference was much, much harder to find. I don't know too many folks who peel and eat this kind of cheese solo so I think you would probably be ok grabbing either cheese and using it on your sandwich!
You will save 60¢ per pack if you opt for the Publix brand so that might be something to consider if you are watching every penny and going to tuck this in a sandwich with a bunch of other condiments and filling items.
Have you guys tried both? What did you think?