'I tried Lurpak dupes from other supermarkets - the winner was better than the real thing'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Butter will have featured heavily in many Christmas feasts, and your supplies may now be running low as we head into the New Year.

But it’s no secret that the spreadable staple isn’t cheap.The price of the popular Lurpak brand has soared in recent years and now costs upwards of £7 in some supermarkets.

In fact, Lurpak is now so expensive that supermarkets have started security tagging the butter to combat rising shoplifting as it is increasingly deemed a luxury good.

Even Aldi, which is now selling a 500g tub for a lower price of £4.49, has resorted to using netting to protect the store’s Lurpak supplies from theft.As prices show no sign of dropping, it may be time to try more affordable alternatives that won’t break the bank.