‘I need five’, chocolate lovers rush to bargain store as Brits’ favourite bars scanning at tills for just 79p
CHOCOHOLICS have rushed to social media to celebrate the news that Milkybars are available for just 79p.
The UK’s number one white chocolate brand was spotted at the knock-off price by an eagle-eyed chocoholic in Durham.
She posted the update on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group with a picture of Milkybars stacked on top of each other, along with the caption: “Available in heron foods from today 90g bar for only 79p.”
The user added that the bargain was available at the Heron Foods branch in Low Fell.
The post was quickly flooded with delighted commenters tagging their friends and celebrating the news.
One read: “need like 5 bars.”
Another read: “I need them!!!!”
A third commenter mused on a potential recipe, saying: “an excuse to make a milkybar cheesecake”.
The excitement comes after Nestlé, makers of the Milkybar, announced in July that it was releasing a brand new sweet treat inspired by the iconic white chocolate bar.
The new Milkybar Jelly & Ice Cream Rowntree’s, now available in supermarkets, are creamy Milkybar buttons paired with juicy Rowntree’s jelly pieces.
Social media users took kindly to the news, with one saying: “These could be a game changer.”
Another added: “Will deffo be trying these.”
In February, chocoholics also spotted a new raspberry ripple flavour of Milkybar buttons in ASDA.
The update quickly gained traction on the Newfoodsuk Facebook group, with 900 comments.
However, other variations of the Milkybar have received a less positive reception.
In February last year, shoppers claimed a new Milkybar with caramelised biscuit pieces tasted “very weird”.
Despite the bars scanning for just 75p, customers weren’t impressed, with one saying: “It’s a good price but I honestly don’t find them that nice, very strong cinnamon taste and no hint of the caramelised biscuit.
“Could be why it’s so cheap?”
How to save money on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.