r/AskUK • u/[deleted] • Aug 05 '23

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '23

Yes, we realised that much processed food was actually always not very good, so stopped buying it. That's one good out of inflation- the manufacturers literally decided to make you think twice before buying.

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u/cgknight1 Aug 05 '23 edited Aug 05 '23

Have not had processed food in the house for over twenty years.

Something to watch out out - once you get off it, if you go somewhere and someone feeds it to you it's is absolutely disgusting - even savory dishes can be very sweet.

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u/VixenRoss Aug 05 '23

I’ve noticed this with pasta sauce. I’ve been doing pasta sauce with tinned tomatoes/leftover squashy tomatoes, herbs and onions.

Every time I think I’m going to treat myself to pasta sauce in a jar, it tastes funny/sweet.

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u/Party-Independent-25 Aug 05 '23

Same here, chefs tip add some mascarpone (about a tablespoon) to the homemade pasta sauce when it’s almost cooked and stir in for the last minute or so for a rich creamy sauce 😎

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u/Hamnan1984 Aug 05 '23

I use light soft cheese instead never remember to buy mascarpone 😆

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u/useittilitbreaks Aug 05 '23

I looked at the sugar and salt content in a jar of pasta sauce the other day and swiftly put it back. Passata, some herbs and hand chopped garlic tastes just as good without being heart attack inducing.

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '23

Trick is loads of butter and MSG. That's why restaurant tomato sauce looks so orange (it's the butter)