site banner

Small-Scale Question Sunday for December 17, 2023

Do you have a dumb question that you're kind of embarrassed to ask in the main thread? Is there something you're just not sure about?

This is your opportunity to ask questions. No question too simple or too silly.

Culture war topics are accepted, and proposals for a better intro post are appreciated.

2
Jump in the discussion.

No email address required.

The point isn't that it's literally exactly the same company/plant producing it, it's that the differences really don't make any difference; certainly not enough to warrant paying a premium. If you did put generic vegetable oil in a fancy bottle, I doubt anybody who wasn't some kind of expert/chef would actually notice any difference. Indeed, they presumably use generic bulk stuff in actual kitchens, even in nice restaurants, so it should be good enough for you or I at home.

The point isn't that it's literally exactly the same company/plant producing it, it's that the differences really don't make any difference

I did intend both points tbh. Sometimes it is literally the exact same plant producing it, and that's even more egregious. But even in the lesser cases, I don't expect there's a meaningful difference between Smucker/Conagra and no name brands like you say.