Blind Tasting BUDGET vs PREMIUM Ingredients | Where Best to Spend your Money?

It’s Jamie VS Barry in today’s Pick the Premium!! Can they tell the difference between a BUDGET Ingredient and a PREMIUM Ingredient in a blind taste test SHOWDOWN?! Is it worth splashing the cash?

Below are the products reviewed:
Chilli Powder

Pesto

Cider Vinegar

Mustard

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[LydiaM]

Given current economic climate and food prices rising and everything else, a version of this series where it’s the cheapest basics range vs the middle of the range or vs supermarket most expensive brands would be really interesting in helping people understand what it might be worth spending a bit more on, if they can afford to, instead of the choice being a ton more, like most of the premium ingredients on this series.

[ameliakolbusz]

Honestly some of my favourite videos. Get to find out where not to waste money every week. Especially in a time where gas prices are through the roof and grocery shopping isn’t far behind.

[ThatCroewGuy]

Something that isn't brought up often is how magical you guys are with the editing. The way you blend the two different takes, questions and answers together into one seamless clip is simply a treat to watch. Keep up the good work!

[elethomiel]

You absolutely, positively, must have a round where exactly the same ingredient is used in both and watch them discuss the differences.
Give it to Mike. Mike'll love that!

[FullmetalDE]

Loved the last round because in Germany, where I'm from, it is a tradition to get Jelly Donuts for New Years Eve and hide a mustard filled one on the tray for a laugh. No one knows when or why this tradition started but it is relatively common in Northern Germany.

[handballman]

2, 5 per kilo for the cheaper mustard
14 per kilo for the premium mustard
Ebs: "More than 10 times the price"
Have you stolen your calculator from Baz? 😅

[voodoolab]

Barry: B has more umami and alot more funk to it. It feels like the chillis might have aged. B has more perfume. It's more aromatic. I am confident in my answer.
Ben: A is the premium.
Barry: I really couldn't tell the two apart

[lawnjart]

When I buy mustard, I often go with the more premium. For spices, I often go to the stores for that region (Mexican stores, indian, etc). Getting a generic looking bag with a specific kind of spice has always worked better for me than a fancier container from a place like Whole foods

[piranajoe]

I like that they put a bunch of green stuff on top for aesthetics while the guys are wearing blindfolds 😂

[Sarah-icyu]

I wanna see y’all do a homemade vs store bought series! Like is it worth it to make homemade mayo, salad dressings, pastas, spaghetti sauce, etc. I wanna see if the guys can tell the difference, esp when you compare homemade to a budget and premium option?

[leighrandall]

How did Jamie get so much of the chicken wing sauce over his face 🤣

[erinhowett]

I'm pretty sure the food team makes the food that would be funniest to see someone with a blindfold eat.

[melodytsai]

Somehow wednesdays and sundays never come soon enough but when they do, they never disappoint!

[TallAndMusical]

I love these videos, but I think it would be really interesting to do one with 3 different price points. So you get the cheapest you can possibly get, a reasonable middle, and the premium item!

[michaelbovey]

What I’m interested in with the pesto one is how much does it cost per kilo for Ben to make it himself by hand. Obviously fresher ingredients without preservatives and you can make the right amount for the dish you are making. Plus Ben doesn’t need to use cashew nuts, he can use just pine nuts

[jonathankellykelly]

Hi guys, I have been watching for about 7 years now, and I just thought about how much I look forward to watching your videos religiously each week - you have built such an amazing channel with outstanding content and you are all great people who are so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for providing such great content :)

[Getpojke]

"What a lovely day!" A double dose of Sorted today as the team up with Tom Scott popped up in my feed earlier.
Good video, I always like seeing the new products & the fun of watching Jamie trying to use cutlery while blindfolded is just the icing on the cake.

[ianhoward]

Premium Spices almost(?) always feel like not worth the price, the best food ive had from around the world has been from home cooks using those same bulk spices you find in the "ethnic" aisles in most supermarkets and the value is massively better than McCormick or w/e name brand.

[bughunter]

We used to make a pesto that had walnuts and a wee bit of black olive in it. Was really good! Cashews sound even better.

[PokhrajRoy.]

I’m so happy that Barry gets to take all the premium ingredients home whether he’s allowed to or not lol