[AEON] It's not just Greeneye! 5 hidden additive-free foods I found at Topvalu 🛒✨
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Thank you as always for your "likes" and comments! In a previous article, I talked about how AEON's private brand (PB), "Topvalu Greeneye (green logo)," is wonderful because it specializes in organic and additive-free products.
I've received many happy reports from my readers, such as "I immediately bought Greeneye sausages!" and "The organic frozen vegetables are too convenient!"
However, when you are shopping at AEON, don't you ever think like this? "I've checked the Greeneye corner, but should I avoid the 'regular Topvalu (yellow or pink logo)' that makes up most of the store because it probably has a lot of additives...?"
Actually, that is not the case at all! Don't underestimate them just because they are cheap. Even among the yellow and pink Topvalu products, if you flip over the label, there are many hidden gems that will surprise you, making you think, "Wait, there's no slash ( / )! It's additive-free!"
This time, I will introduce "5 hidden additive-free foods that are super excellent even though they are regular Topvalu," which I found after researching every corner of the AEON shelves!
1. [Yellow Topvalu] 100% Domestic Soybean Silken Tofu / Cotton Tofu
Tofu is an essential item for your daily miso soup, isn't it? The tofu sold for a few dozen yen at supermarket sales often uses "defoaming agents," which are additives used to eliminate bubbles, but Topvalu's "100% Domestic Soybean" tofu is super excellent!
🌿 Recommended points Looking at the ingredients, only two are listed: "domestic soybeans, crude seawater magnesium chloride (nigari)!" It is additive-free of defoaming agents, and the soybeans are firmly domestic. Being able to buy this for around 100 yen is a testament to the corporate efforts of a major supermarket.
2. [Best Price (Pink)] Domestic Mackerel Boiled in Water (Canned)
"Best Price" is a brand with a pink logo that pursues even lower prices within Topvalu. It is often thought that "cheap = full of additives," but there is a god-tier item in the canned food corner.
🌿 Recommended points That is the "Mackerel Boiled in Water" can. While simmered in miso or seasoned cans contain amino acids and high-fructose corn syrup, the ingredients for the boiled in water can are only "mackerel, salt!" On days when you are tired and don't want to cook, just adding this boiled can, grated daikon radish, and additive-free soy sauce makes a splendid and healthy main dish. It is an emergency food that I always want to keep 3 cans of in stock.
3. [Yellow Topvalu] Potato Chips Seasoned Only with Salt
When you are living an additive-free life, don't you ever get an irresistible craving for junk snacks like potato chips? When that happens, head straight to the snack corner.
🌿 Recommended points As the product name suggests, there are only three ingredients: "potatoes, vegetable oil, salt." It does not use "amino acids, etc." which are often used for consommé flavors. You can clearly taste the simple flavor of the potatoes, and it is of a quality that you can safely give to children as a snack. The fact that the amount in one bag is not too much is also a nice point to prevent overeating.
4. [Best Price (Pink)] Dry Roasted Mixed Nuts
Nuts are your best friend when you're on a diet or feeling a little hungry. They can be quite expensive at convenience stores or import shops, but Topvalu's Best Price line offers large quantities at a bargain.
🌿 Recommended Points The "Dry-Roasted Mixed Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts)" found in the snack aisle are completely additive-free, with no added salt or vegetable oils! Since they aren't fried in oil, you don't have to worry about consuming oxidized fats, and they are packed with the natural, inherent sweetness of the nuts. They are great for crushing into yogurt or using as a salad topping.
5. [Yellow Topvalu] Unadjusted Soy Milk
For those who drink soy milk instead of cow's milk, are you buying "adjusted soy milk" in the soy milk aisle? Adjusted soy milk contains added sugar, emulsifiers, and flavorings.
🌿 Recommended Points Topvalu's "Unadjusted Soy Milk" is self-explanatory if you look at the back label. The only ingredient is "soybeans"! Plus, they even have an organic line (using organic soybeans), and it's available at a much lower price than unadjusted soy milk from other manufacturers. It has a mild flavor and a smooth texture, making it perfect for hot pot bases, soups, or homemade lattes.
Summary: Supermarkets are a "treasure hunt for back labels"!
What did you think? Even without the "Green Eye" logo, there are so many excellent additive-free foods hidden in the ordinary Topvalu products we see every day.
100% Domestic Soybean Tofu
Canned Mackerel in Water
Potato Chips Seasoned Only with Salt
Dry-Roasted Mixed Nuts
Unadjusted Soy Milk
Let go of the assumptions that "cheap means bad" or "private brands have lots of additives," and try flipping the package over to check the back label for any "/" (slashes).
The joy of discovering "Oh, this is additive-free!" like a treasure hunt is a huge part of the fun of a relaxed additive-free lifestyle✨ Please remember this article and check the shelves when you go to AEON this weekend!
If you found this article's list helpful at the supermarket, I highly recommend my past popular paid article, "20 Cheap and Safe Additive-Free Foods You Can Buy at the Supermarket!" I reveal the names of god-tier items you can buy at supermarkets other than AEON, so please check it out🌿
👉 [[Ultimate Edition] Never Get Lost at the Supermarket Again! Complete Guide & List of 20 Cheap and Safe Additive-Free Foods🛒🌿]
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