LOVE them or loaf them, one thing is for sure – the crusts at the end of a loaf of bread leave many people divided.
If you are a hardcore “crust-omer”, you may be interested to learn that you can now buy a bag made up of just end pieces.
A shopper shared how she spotted an 800g bag made up entirely of “bread crust slices” when she was doing her shop.
She was able to pick up the whole bag for just 30p – and the discovery made her day.
TikTok user @leannelovescooking wrote: “A loaf of crusts.
“I have never seen this before.”
After uploading the video, it has racked up over 47,000 views and many crust fans were keen to find out where she found the bag.
Speaking of the Crustworthy loaf, she said: “This is in the Company Shop, but not sure if they are available elsewhere.”
The Company Shop claims to be “the UK’s first social supermarket chain ” and aims to deliver “affordable, dignified, and sustainable food aid for individuals and families living on the cusp of food poverty.”
It originated in South Yorkshire and there are 14 branches now across the UK, including in Leicester, Edinburgh, Southampton and Bradford.
One crust lover wrote: “Oh my god the dream.”
Another added: “me and my mum fight over the crust all the time this is a need.”
A third commented: “Best part of the bread.”
However, one person didn’t seem keen, saying: “Nahhh not for me.”
According to Commercial waste, 1.2billion bread crusts are chucked in the bin each year in the UK.
That is around the equivalent of 59 million leaves of bread.
According to North London Waste Authority (NLWA), 36 per cent of households throw away crusts.
Young people were found to be the fussiest, with 14 per cent of 16-24s cutting their crusts off sandwiches compared to two per cent of over 55s.
Poppy Needham, a pricing pro at Approved Food, shared her top tips on what to bulk-buy.
Cupboard essentials
Toilet roll, kitchen paper, tissues, cleaning products and laundry supplies.
Polly explained: “A 24-pack of loo roll or a large bottle of washing-up liquid will save you money in the long run.”
Starchy staples
Rice, pasta, quinoa, oats, lentils, and beans have long shelf lives and form the basis of many meals.
“Buying larger bags of 5kg or more can significantly reduce the cost per gram,” said Poppy.
Chicken
Large packs of chicken, or even cheap frozen chicken breasts in bulk.
Tinned goods
From tinned tomatoes, tuna, salmon, any soup, and even fruits and veg.
Poppy commented: “Stock up when you see offers on multipacks or catering-size tins.
Misc
Cooking oils, spices, seasonings, tea, coffee, and drinks – these items keep their quality for a long time.
As for sweet treats, larger or sharing packs of chocolate are usually better value than single-serve portions.
