A $5 Sauvignon Blanc and the best chocolate: 40 women share the best things to buy at ALDI.

ALDI is a hidden gem amongst the supermarket kings.

It might be confusing and overwhelming the first time you attend, but you'll quickly realise there are brilliant dupes for your favourite food, alcohol and beauty products (at lower prices!).

And more than likely, you'll return again and again.

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If you're new to ALDI or want some new options to add to the shopping list, we spoke to 40 women who love the affordable supermarket chain. And they shared their favourite products.

Get your shopping list ready and enjoy.

Food

"The smooth blue cheese. It has the perfect amount of creaminess and strength - watch it vanish off any cheese board." - Emma.

"The chocolate. Especially, the dark chocolate with sea salt." - Lisa.

"The European frankfurts. They are just super quality." - Jen.

"The fresh pork dumpling in the fridge section are great for a quick meal. My kids love them." - Bel.

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"The potato gratin from the frozen section. It's delicious and easy to cook." - Kim.

"They have excellent gluten-free chocolate chip cookies." - Claire.

"The honey roasted parsnips are the bomb - freezer section." - Cyndie.

"The ready-made meals. The penne in creamy basil sauce is best I’ve ever had!" - Jo.

"I love the little Greek yogurt pots with granola in the top of the lid." - Amy.

"The cheese! All the cheese but the blue especially." - Di.

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"The spanakopita without a doubt. Best easy, quick meal ever." - Jade.

"The caramelised onion hummus is *chef’s kiss*." - Danina.

"The low carb, high protein bread. It's no white bread or high fibre bread I get from the bakery that tastes amazing but it does make a decent substitute." - Jessica.

"The fake M&Ms - they are called Munchies and they taste like Smarties and M&Ms had a delicious baby." - Hannah.

"The coconut biscuits. I can seriously eat a packet in 10 minutes flat." - Peta.

"Oh my, it’s got to be the roast potatoes in duck fat! So good, so lazy, yet delicious!" - Bronwyn.

"The salted pretzel chocolate. Pretty self explanatory!" - Tegan.

"The parmesan. Full of flavour and extremely good value." - Jane.

"The raspberry licorice - it’s addictive." - Kris.

"The garlic dip is incredible. So delicious with the lamb and a Greek salad." - Hannah.

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"The chilli, garlic and Himalayan salt spice grinder for $5. It’s ALL you need for any meal." - Katie.

"The melting moments. If I ever go to ALDI for anything I make sure I get some melting moments too." - Laura.

"Bacon chops! Like a ham stea