10 products where generics are always worse than the brand name
This list was inspired by my dad's purchase of the wrong kind of cream cheese. *Shakes head*
I think artisanal versions of any of these products are probably better than the brand-name version, but here I'm just comparing brands and generics.
1. Oreos
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A classic choice!
2. Cream Cheese
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Today's culprit.
3. Coke
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Store-brand coke... no thank you
4. Fig Newtons
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I really dislike Fig Newtons to begin with, never mind the off-brand version...
5. Toothpaste
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The store brand just doesn't taste fresh
6. Ice Cream
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Not only is the quality worse, but the flavors often are too.
7. Boxed Mac n' Cheese
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Kraft, Annie's: take your pick, but don't pick the generic.
8. Cereal
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My understanding is that generic frosted mini-wheats are particularly bad
9. Condiments
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Ketchup, mustard, mayo... all of the above
10. Tootsie Rolls
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I think this applies to a lot of candy
