Identifying and Understanding Products in German Supermarkets
When we visit a large German supermarket, not only are we spoilt for choices, but we are also a bit confused and overwhelmed. With so many products and everything written in German, finding the right products and making the right choices sometimes becomes challenging. To overcome this challenge, I have created this page. Here you can access information about ingredient sourcing by identifying various products available in german supermarkets. This can help you make an informed choice and a sensible purchase.
What is Gelier Zucker?
You might have seen a product named ‘Gelier Zucker’ in a german supermarket and probably wondered what it is. Gelier Zucker translates to jam sugar and is NOT the regular sugar used in tea and coffee.
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11 Varieties of Yoghurt in German Supermarkets-Explained
In this article, I have explained about 11 different yoghurt varieties available in German Supermarkets.
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Cream-based products in German Supermarkets Explained
Commonly known as Rahm or Sahne in German, Cream is available in many varieties in German Supermarkets. Read this article to understand these products better.
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Milk in German Supermarkets-Explained
Just like any other product in German Supermarkets, Milk also comes in wide varieties. In this article, I shall try to explain milk and its varieties commonly available in supermarkets in Germany and how to identify and understand them.
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Fresh Cheese in German Supermarkets-Explained
In this article I have explained the different products available under the category of fresh cheeses in German Supermarkets along with some basic concepts of cheese making so that my readers can understand these products better.
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10 different types of Butter and Spreads In German Supermarkets-Explained
The variety available in German Supermarkets when it comes to spreads and butter can confuse someone new in Germany. Through this article, I aim to remove much of this confusion by explaining about ten of the most commonly available spreads and butter available in German supermarkets so that you, as a consumer, can make an…
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Things to buy from Supermarkets & Shops in Germany this Christmas Season!
Every year, around the beginning of November, up till Christmas, shops and supermarkets in Germany transform themselves from boring everyday shopping places to the most sought-after places teeming with activity. Check out some of the things that you should not miss in Germany this Christmas Season!
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A guide to sourcing Ghee in Germany
Ghee and butter and Paneer are important ingredients in Indian cooking. All these products are available ready-made in shops and are easy to source in India. However in Germany, it is not so easy. In this article, I will share with my readers how these can be easily made at home in Germany.
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Understanding the different types of Flours in German Supermarkets
Flours are staples in every home, and choosing the right flour is key to making the dish correctly and, at the same time, ensuring the right nutrition for your family. In german supermarkets, there are many types of flour available. Although this variety gives us plenty of freedom to choose, it also confuses us about…
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10 Types of Salts in German Supermarkets-Explained
Salt (Salz in German) is an ingredient used in every kitchen. It adds taste to our food, helps regulate blood pressure, maintains fluid balance, and plays a role in our body’s metabolism.Like many other products, Salt in the German Supermarket also comes in so many varieties that we are often confused about which product to…
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Eggs in German Supermarkets decoded
Eggs come in wide varieties. The labels and descriptions on the egg boxes often contain so many industry terms and marketing jargon that confuse the customer. Today, I am writing about the different types of eggs available in German Supermarkets, how to identify them and understand what the labels mean.
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Fruit Preserves such as Jams and marmalades in German Supermarkets -Explained
This article covers products like jams, jellies, fruit sauces, marmalades, and fruit spreads available in packaged, bottled, and ready-to-use forms in supermarkets. These products typically share a shelf in supermarkets and seem similar. However, they are not. Let’s start with understanding each of them. First, let’s understand the ingredients.
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