8 Best Value Pantry & Ingredients You Should Store
Cost-push inflation results in the higher cost of living. Taking this issue into consideration, we decide to take part in supporting everyone who live the life on the current income to stay on track with your monthly budget by introducing a list of 8 inexpensive and long shelf-life products you should store in the pantry. These products are absolutely worth spent, so you shouldn’t miss any of them. Follow us and explore which pantry and ingredient you should store!
Rice
The most popular pantry basics that most everyone store at home is “rice”. You can find diversity of rice types available at the supermarkets such as white rice, Sao Hai rice, or jasmine rice. But a type of rice we recommend today is “Riceberry rice”. This deep purple colored rice is nourishing food with a lot of essential nutrients to promote better health such as food fiber improve functions of colon and digestive system. Rice berry rice’s also a filling food that keep you feel full longer but low in sugar. Furthermore, it’s not so expensive that you can’t afford. So, it’s one of the best value products, and it’s even more worth spent with special discounts and offers!
Instant noodles
Apart from rice, instant noodle is another basic food staple to store at home! You can find this dry food almost in every household because it takes only few minutes to prepare. There’re a variety of flavors to the noodles available in economical price, and these are why instant noodle pops into mind of most everyone when they can’t decide what to eat. Instant noodles can be healthier by adding meat, eggs, or vegetables to the bowl so that you can get complete nutrition to meet the daily nutrient requirement.
Whole grain cereals
If you prefer something light to boost energy, “whole grain cereals” is another healthy option to store in the kitchen as well. Life in the cities is always busy, so we recommend nutrient-dense multigrain oatmeal cereal packed with various superfood to nourish your health. You can buy whole grain cereal for less than 50 THB. Furthermore, you can simply add hot water to the cereals, wait for 2 minutes, then it’s ready to eat. Whole grain cereal is the ideal healthy food option perfect for everyone who seek ways to live on a budget.
Pickled vegetables
Though health lovers should avoid pickled vegetables, consuming “pickled vegetables” in appropriate amount actually can be healthful as well. Pickled vegetables are rich in beneficial bacteria called “probiotics”. These beneficial bacteria help boost and regulate functions of both digestive systems and excretory systems so that they work effectively. Pickled vegetables are savory side dish that goes perfectly with a bowl of freshly cooked rice or instant noodles. In addition, it’s budget-friendly. One more thing, a healthy way to consume pickled vegetables is avoid sipping pickle brine. Pickle brine is high in sodium, and it can be harmful to health when consuming to much.
Canned fish
It’s another long-shelf life dry food. Sardines or mackerels are the main ingredients for canned fish. Anyway, though they’re canned food, it’s actually rich in nutrients. Canned food contains up to 16 nutrients that help promote bone’s health such as easily digestible protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins, fat, and “Lycopene” or a type of antioxidant from ketchup. It’s a small, mighty canned food product in affordable price you should store in the kitchen.
Chili paste
Chili paste has long been pantry basic in Thai household. Chili paste is a healthy and long shelf-life ingredient that we recommend for you. It’s a Thai traditional condiment with unique savory and spicy taste that reflects Thai’s way of living. From the past until nowadays, it has been a perfect match with fresh vegetables and mackerels. In the 5G era these days, people usually look for simple and convenient food, so you can find a set of savory chili paste with tuna available in the market. In addition, it’s convenient to take with you everywhere, and all you need are fresh vegetables, fried eggs, and a bowl of freshly cooked rice to fill you up.
UHT milk
Next, let’s move on to beverage. You can line your stomach with UHT milk products available in a variety of flavors and types. Anyway, a type of UHT milk we recommend today is soymilk as it’s a source of protein, vitamins, and minerals that strengthen bone mass, reduce LDL level, and antioxidants which help slow down aging processes. Soymilk provides high nutrient density at an affordable price. So, it’s possible to stay healthy on a budget. We can tell you that the cost can be even cheaper than 10 THB when you buy soymilk while there’s a promotional campaign!
Fruit juice
If you prefer something sweet and tangy, we think “100% fruit juice” is perfect option for you. Fruit juice is packed with nutrients such as vitamin C which is good for skin’s health as it helps keep the skin look beautiful and radiant naturally. It’s a budget-friendly item that you should always store in the fridge to stay cool on a hot summer day.
Pantry basics and staples now available at all branches of Tops and Central Food Hall for the best deals and promotional prices to help you stay on a budget. You can also conveniently buy the product right away at Tops online both website and application available 24 hours, and you will find a complete range of products at the best prices and special offers just like you visit the store by yourself. Click now!