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As families head into the holiday season,<\/a> many shoppers assume warehouse clubs and big-box stores are the smartest places to save \u2014 but consumer experts warn that jumbo purchases can quietly drain your budget.<\/p>\n

“Buying in bulk seems like the smart move when trying to afford food<\/a> during this expensive season, but it can backfire,” Andrea Woroch, a money-saving expert based in California, told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

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Key grocery staples such as produce and dairy are pricier than last year, so experts say shoppers should be selective, starting with these five items that are rarely a good deal in bulk.<\/p>\n

Fruits and vegetables like berries, avocados, bananas<\/a> and spinach rarely survive long enough for smaller households to get their money’s worth, savvy shoppers say.<\/p>\n

“You’re not going to go through that food fast enough to have it at its freshest, unless you’re having guests,” Trae Bodge, a New Jersey-based shopping expert and brand strategist, told Fox News Digital. “You can certainly break these rules a little bit during the holidays.”<\/p>\n

Shoppers should avoid one especially tempting bulk item \u2014 pre-cut fruit salad<\/a> \u2014 unless it’s being served immediately, she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“You will get a much better deal buying the whole produce in smaller quantities and doing the cutting yourself \u2026 Those pre-made fruit salads are marked up by around 100%,” she said.<\/p>\n

Milk is often priced low at regular grocery stores as a “loss leader,” Woroch said, meaning the store takes a hit to get you in the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So buying it in bulk doesn’t save much, and it may spoil before you drink it.<\/p>\n

Yogurt is another item that looks economical but turns quickly.<\/p>\n

“Yogurt can go bad in a few weeks,” Woroch said. “Look for deals on individual containers instead.”<\/p>\n

Bread often goes stale or moldy long before families can finish the giant twin- or triple-packs sold at warehouse stores.<\/p>\n

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“Bread can spoil quickly, and you can find plenty of deals rotating on different types of bread at your local grocery store or big-box retailers without having to worry about eating it all before it gets moldy,” Woroch said.<\/p>\n

Freezing is an option, but only if you have the space.<\/p>\n

These pantry staples sound like a safe bulk buy, but they lose quality faster than most people realize.<\/p>\n

“Things like spices, brown rice and olive oil are not at their best after about six months,” Bodge said.<\/p>\n

Other pantry items, however, may be worth it, Woroch said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“I’m a fan of buying pantry staples in bulk, especially around the holidays when I’m cooking and baking<\/a> more. … Just make sure to use airtight containers,” she added.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Flour and sugar are single-ingredient goods, so a name brand can’t produce it any differently than the store brand, so save yourself money.”<\/p>\n

Lots of snacks can go stale<\/a> soon after opening, but some are packaged in a way that helps keep them fresh for longer.<\/p>\n

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“If you want to buy in bulk, look for crackers sold in ‘fresh’ stacks, which means they have smaller packaged crackers inside the box to preserve freshness,” Woroch said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Otherwise, look for discounts on regular-size bags from big-box stores to score the best bargain.”<\/p>\n

Buying nuts and seeds in bulk can also backfire because oxygen causes them to lose freshness and many of them actually need refrigeration to stay fresh.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plus, the snack aisle is frequently marked down anyway, experts note.<\/p>\n

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Splitting oversized hauls with family or neighbors<\/a>, breaking down giant gift baskets from warehouse clubs, stocking up on budget-friendly alcohol and leaning on store brands and savings apps can help shoppers stretch their dollars.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Avoid the free samples, which will often tempt you into buying more, Bodge said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“If you end up tossing a third of what you buy, you didn’t save anything,” she added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/food-drink\/5-bulk-grocery-staples-might-actually-waste-money-experts-warn <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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