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Why do people buy name brand over generic groceries? They're often identical. Are people just stupid? But it's such a blatant case about which product is better. They'll be identical products, next to each other on the shelf, except one costs about 25% less. The only difference is that the other product has commercials advertising it. I have friends insist that name brand tastes better, but the contents are literally identical.
This varies a lot. Sometimes the generic brands are the same material rebadged. Sometimes they are better! But they're seldom going through the same production plants and distribution processes. Even when the materials are the same -- milk is milk! -- this can lead to dramatically different spoilage times. For stuff with widely varying recipes, like bread, the differences can be visible from a distance.
Store brands are definitely worth a shot, but it's worth being aware of their limitations.
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