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Premium Blueberries 200g for $4.99 @ ALDI

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Premium Blueberries 200g for $4.99 @ ALDI
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B3 on 17/11/2025 - 15:55 aldi.com.au (120 clicks)
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A great price for premium yummy blueberries! I suspect that the ATL in recent years may have been $4.79.

EDIT: For those readers that may have not visited their local fruit sections for some time blueberries are sold here in two categories, standard and premium. Premium means the berries are larger sized and sweeter. See these links or visit a fruit aisle if you're still not grasping this concept.

ALDI:

https://www.aldi.com.au/product/no-brand-blueberries-170g-00…
https://www.aldi.com.au/product/no-brand-premium-blueberries…

Coles:
https://www.coles.com.au/product/coles-blueberries-170g-3571…
https://www.coles.com.au/product/eureka-blueberries-premium-…

Woolies:
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/53192/blue…
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/662480/blu…

However the real reason I couldn't resist posting this is because somehow the premium blueberries are cheaper than the normal ones!?!?! I saw someone buying some of the normal blueberries when there was plenty of the fancy stuff available right next to it and wondered what their story was. On Autopilot I guess. I don't really understand how ALDI processes can let this happen but it's possible I have unrealistic expectations of ALDI. If anyone can solve this mystery for me I'd like to hear it.

Anyway, buy the cheap premium blueberries while you can!

Don't forget to wash them thoroughly before consumption!!!! They have lots of pesticides on them apparently. I recommend soaking in a solution of bicarb soda and then vinegar for at least 15 minutes.

Edited to add the word 'then'. People will complain about pesticide and then complain that mitigation is a hassle. People like to complain.

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  • Olin on 17/11/2025 - 15:58
    +5

    Does it come with free pesticides

  • resubaehtgnolhcs on 17/11/2025 - 15:59
    +5

    "Premium Blueberries" …. now I have seen it all!

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 17/11/2025 - 16:31
      +1

      In general much better size and less* squishy ones. Usually also less moudly or rotten ones.

      As much as I try to convince my boss the cheaper ones are just as edible , they usually just throw the plate right back at me.

      (My kids are my boss)

  • clandestino on 17/11/2025 - 16:01
    +5

    Are you serious re: "soaking in a solution of bicarb and vinegar" to remove pesticides…?

    Or are you kidding?

    • B3 on 17/11/2025 - 16:20
      +7

      Jian Zhao is also an associate professor at the University of New South Wales, whose research areas fall within food science and technology.

      He says washing fresh produce does reduce your risk of chemical intake, particularly with the help of baking soda.

      Dr Zhao says this is because baking soda is an "alkaline substance" that will "accelerate the breakdown of certain types of chemical residue".

      Food and nutrition scientist Emma Beckett, based in Newcastle/Awabakal, says she cleans raspberries by dunking them into a mixture of vinegar and water.

      https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-16/best-way-to-wash-fres…

      • scrimshaw on 17/11/2025 - 16:25

        They don't mention putting them in a "solution" of bicarbonate soda and vinegar. You end up neutralizing them.

        It's either one or the other not both at the same time, or you can simply soak in salt water.

        • Jimothy Wongingtons on 17/11/2025 - 16:33

          I do the salt water thing, but back in the day when I had my first kid we were using the pigeon brand fruit, veggie and bottle wash…

      • clandestino on 17/11/2025 - 17:41

        That makes good sense to me.

        If you're worried about pesticides…a quick wash with a little baking soda, then another wash with fresh water might do the trick.

        But the baking soda + vinegar doesn't really make much sense to me.

    • scrimshaw on 17/11/2025 - 16:21
      +2

      There was some concern raised a few months ago
      https://theconversation.com/are-berries-safe-to-eat-how-worr…

      But I'm not sure about the bicarb / vinegar lifehack, mixing those together just creates carbon dioxide and sodium acetate. Which… i'm not even sure neutralises anything in pesticides.

    • MHLoppy on 17/11/2025 - 16:37
      +1

      Well, it comes down to three points I guess:

      • are there residual pesticides on blueberries: yes[1]
      • if yes, are they harmful: it'll generally be within limits deemed safe for most people, but it's probably better to reduce exposure[1][2]
      • if yes, does soaking in vinegar etc reduce pesticide levels more than just a regular rinse-with-water: yes, though it's not necessarily the recommendation to do so[1][3] (I can't speak for the specific combination OP suggested)

      [1] https://theconversation.com/are-berries-safe-to-eat-how-worr…
      [2] https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/sto…
      [3] https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8821 (this isn't open access so I'll paste the conclusion, though their advice is general and not blueberries-specific, blueberries being one one case where extended (~1 min) washing with water seems quite effective (~80% reduction in dimethoate (pesticide) residue), though a quick rinse seems much less effective (~20% reduction))

      In order to reduce the exposure to pesticides, the simplest and most effective way is peeling the skin of fruit or trimming the outer layers of blub vegetables before cooking. However, most nutrients, such as vitamins, may be stored close to the skin surface. So, excessive trimming may result in a huge reduction in a vegetable's nutritional value. As such, peeling or trimming should be done carefully.

      Another common method of processing is washing with tap water. When compared with the former processing, washing has the advantage of causing the loss fewer nutrients, being less time-consuming and having a reasonable extent of pesticide residue removal. Besides, such processing can maintain the portion of nutrients or bioactive compounds that is released from the food matrix, absorbed and used by the body. As for soaking in water, the benefit in pesticide removal becomes minimal after rinsing in running water for 5 min. Therefore, soaking fruits and vegetables in water after rinsing is considered as an optional household processing for consumers.

      Although soaking in a chemical bath is a more effective and convenient alternative for reduction of pesticide residues, studies on the formation of toxic metabolites are still considered insufficient and contradictory. Disposal of a household-prepared chemical bath might lead to environmental pollution and the impurity in chemicals would be another factor of concern. Therefore, the use of a chemical bath for soaking vegetables is not recommended.

      Blanching vegetables in boiling water for 1 min and discarding the water is another very efficient process for removing pesticide residues. Even though metabolites may be formed, these hydrolysed or degraded products are usually more water soluble and would be removed when plunged into iced water or placed under cold running water. Besides, cold blanching vegetables will ensure the maintenance of their beautiful colours. Furthermore, it is a common practice in Chinese-style restaurants. Moreover, loss of nutrients in blanching is comparatively low compared to cooking. Furthermore, vegetables require a shorter cooking time after being blanched. Therefore, blanching vegetables is considered the best alternative to trimming.

  • shbshb on 17/11/2025 - 16:03
    +2

    How are these different to 'non-premium' berries?

    • Mr-NPC on 17/11/2025 - 16:05
      +5

      they have the apple logo on them

    • ObservePolarity on 17/11/2025 - 16:06

      These ones are better, trust us.
      - Aldi, probably.

    • Dollar General on 17/11/2025 - 16:13
      +1

      The price is premium not the berries

    • B3 on 17/11/2025 - 16:16
      +1

      They're bigger and sweeter.

    • beltdrive on 17/11/2025 - 16:17
      +1

      not sure if it's true of blueberries, but Driscoll's premium "sweetest batch" strawberries are legitimately better than the cheaper ones. Which is unfortunate, because it's hard to go back to normal stawbs now

      • andresampras on 17/11/2025 - 16:32
        +3

        'tis true of the driscoll's 'sweetest batch' blueberries too, I can confirm. bigger, firmer and sweeter, and I haven't seen a mouldy hidden blueberry in a newly opened pack (yet)

        • jihape on 17/11/2025 - 17:29
          +1

          Definitely the blueberries to get. The normal dont taste like anything

    • ganjadeals on 17/11/2025 - 16:32

      They are "Good Different"

  • bboz on 17/11/2025 - 16:06
    +3

    I'm sorry but 200g of blueberries for $5 is meant to be a bargain. My sides.

  • ObservePolarity on 17/11/2025 - 16:08
    +6

    Anyone got any deals for premium bicarb soda and vinegar?

    • ATangk on 17/11/2025 - 16:18
      +1

      Do you mean premium vinegar?

  • Mintchip on 17/11/2025 - 16:08

    Where can I get the BIGGEST blueberries?

  • jv on 17/11/2025 - 16:10
    +4

    $25 / kg is not a bargain…

    • 0 0 0 on 17/11/2025 - 16:26

      But it is premium

      • jv on 17/11/2025 - 16:36
        +3

        The price is.

  • Hinee on 17/11/2025 - 16:31
    +1

    This reads like a really well written joke post but I don't think it is…

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 17/11/2025 - 16:35
    +1

    Thanks op I will buy 3-4 punnet tonight if there is stock. We currently smash through on average 6-8 punnets a week - this is on top of the usual 3-4 punnet strawberry, and 2-3 punnet raspberries (if you have any suggestion on where to get good raspberries short of DIY, would love to hear as the supermarket stock lately has been absolutely trash.)

    • jv on 17/11/2025 - 16:37
      +2

      We currently smash through on average 6-8 punnets a week

      6 per week x $4 by 52 weeks = $1,248 per annum for blueberries…
      8 per week x $4 by 52 weeks = $1,664 per annum for blueberries…

      That is enough money to feed a family in Africa for 6 months.

    • belongsinforums on 17/11/2025 - 22:34

      If you're Brisbane based then I know where to get blueberries

  • monaro on 17/11/2025 - 17:14

    Guess that's the reason you can't buy blueberry plants. They won't be able to sell their overpriced ones (premium or not). $25/kg does not seem such a good price.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 17/11/2025 - 17:51

      ? I bought two from Bunnings last year…

      Got a grand total of.. one singular blueberry this season.

      • ObservePolarity on 17/11/2025 - 18:39
        +1

        With perseverance, hard work, and several expensive fertilisers, next year's yield could be two singular blueberries!

      • monaro on 17/11/2025 - 21:54
        +1

        In SA it is impossible to get any this year. Might not happen straight away, but keep persisting.

      • andresampras on 18/11/2025 - 00:48

        was it tasty?

  • Dice on 17/11/2025 - 17:23
    +1

    At the risk of losing my Ozbargain license, I bought these yesterday. I wanted to feel rich.

    I also bought a pack of Driscolls 'normal' blueberries for comparison. The taste is very good and slightly different to the 'normal' ones.

  • starbearer on 17/11/2025 - 17:53
    +1

    I bought these yesterday just to see what the fuss was about. 3.99 for driscolls and 4.99 for these.

    initial thoughts:
    - bigger in size
    - less tart, more of a mild flavour
    - less mouldy/rotten

    Definitely more appealing to eat than the normal ones

    • ObservePolarity on 17/11/2025 - 18:42

      Less mouldy/rotten is one heck of an endorsement!

      • starbearer on 17/11/2025 - 18:58

        not saying that all of driscolls were like that but maybe like 1% had some mould around the top (where the stem connects), and some where a few Berries in the punnet were soft/squished.

        compared to that these premium ones didn't have that 1% either.

  • linkser on 17/11/2025 - 18:03

    Get around local markets. Went yesterday and they were selling off 1 kg for $10 towards the end of the market. Happily munching through blueberries now every day.

  • Sleepycat3 on 17/11/2025 - 18:19

    Pretty sure I have purchased the Driscolls 170g blueberries for $2.99 in the past.

  • J0hn on 17/11/2025 - 19:49
    +1

    Recommend growing some blueberry plant! I harvested almost 1kg this season

  • bob19 on 18/11/2025 - 00:24

    $25 per kilo is expensive.
    I am sure, the price will go down soon.
    You could buy blueberries between $13 to $17 per kilo last year.

    • B3 on 18/11/2025 - 01:01

      You don't seem to have read the deal text.

      Find a cheaper price than this in the last or next two months and I'll agree with you.

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