POT Noodle Vs ASDA JUST ESSENTIALS CURRY FLAVOUR Noodles Comparison
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- Asda Just Essentials. Food review. Food Comparison. For more comparisons look in my comparison playlist. For playlist comparison click on the link • Comparisons
MSG has been proven by multiple research studies to not be bad in moderate portions (like salt), and is naturally present in some foods (such as tomatoes). The original criticism came from its use in Chinese takeaways and many racist people attached a negative agenda to its use, creating fake research papers or research papers that used 50x the amount found in food to ‘prove’ their point. Credit to Ziangs Food Workshop for teaching me this.
great information again Cameron 👍
absolutely true, in fact I'd go so far as to suggest there's no evidence it causes any problems in high amounts except for the sodium content. It all comes from some guy mentioning he always felt sweaty after a Chinese takeaway. It seems it's quite likely there's a placebo effect as a result of a 1970s campaign in the US against Chinese restaurants and so now everyone expects it to make you feel that way. MSG is still in everything anyway, just tends to be called yeast extract now because MSG has a bad reputation
You are spot on, as the catchphrase goes and some(probably most) still believe MSG to be as dangerous as smoking or sugar in excess👍✌️
I think I'm right in saying it's a natural product sourced from seaweed? It also occurs naturally in mushrooms and tomatoes. (I think 🤔 😅) We've always got a pack in from the Thai supermarket!
This is of courses true.
Regarding the asda one being "half full" the Pot Noodle version is also only half full they wedge their noodle block at the top of the pot to make it look like more, next time you are having a pot noodle poke the noodles before adding the water and you'll see that the layer is actually quite thin. Basically Asda aren't pulling the wool over your eyes the same way the branded ones are.
cheers pal
Doesn't matter, The ASDA pot tastes bloody awful in comparison lol Who cares about volume practices at that point.
When I was working away, I preferred to buy the cheap noodle packets (5 for a quid) and add some of the Chinese curry sauce concentrate to them. Worked a treat after 9 hours of laying bricks!!
Cheers Alan 👍👍
@@BaldFoodieGuy Cheers, Gareth. Keep up the good work.
A rare fail for ASDA! Value ranges can be a minefield - there's some quality stuff out there but there's bound to be some dogs too. Thanks to you, Gareth, we can sniff out the quality and then spend money on the big brands when it really counts 👍 An emergency Bombay Badboy Pot Noodle is still the best hangover cure out there for me! 😃
Gareth,
On the strength of just the two vids I've watched thus far, you've earned a sub from me. I love your accent (sends me back to my comfort TV show, Heartbeat), atrocious english ;) , your mathematical wizardry, and your easy humor.
Cheers from Canada!
Cheers Glenn very kind of you. All the best, Gareth 👍
I always like the Maggi instant noodles which you do in a bowl. They were cheaper and less waste.
Yep fully agree with you. Pot style noodles have a major mark up in profit.
Think of what you get, remember these are not egg noodles, simply flour and water, sometimes with a little oil. The flavours that are added could fill a teaspoon, so whatever flavours you like they’re still a rip off. Buy a packet of noodles with a sachet of flavouring for 25p and save your money, remember most people have a store of different flavours in their store cupboard, you can add a pinch or splash to your noodles to create a bolder flavour.
Yes, those or the Batchelors packet noodles. Cook much better, and no hard bits. They are still quick to cook.
@@coolvoice7 Better still,boil up your sunday roast chicken carcass for a few hours mix that and any chicken scraps with chopped spring onion, garlic and spices, soy sauce, add egg noodles -- boom you have a pot noodle which is actually good for you and tastes amazing
@@annother3350 yep, I do that regularly and sometimes with a hambone. A pinch of 5 spice, chopped baby corn, snow peas and half a chopped red bell pepper, something a diced chilli. It makes a snack a meal, as you say very healthy eating, low fat, low sodium and any sweetness from the veg. It’s absolutely one of my favorite late night snacks after a night on the town, it seems good at neutralising booze as well, a wonderful concoction of pure delight😃👍❤️
@@coolvoice7 sounds great
Your videos are awesome so glad I found this channel.
Glad you enjoy it!
Chicken & Mushroom was my favourite Pot Noodle. Not had one in years mind. Again, add less water to make it more flavoursome and gloopy. Brilliant video as ever. Thanks for posting. So strangely addictive watching your vids! 🙂
Cheers Wilf 👍👍
Your best bet is getting the Asian blocks of noodles at about 35p each for some brands. You can see how much you’re getting and they’re pretty good on flavour in the sachets, but they don’t come in a handy pot.
But you can store more of the sachets.
You're going to be spending more than 35p if you want the noodles that are actually worth buying. Shin Ramyun is great, high quality stuff like many other Asian brands but 35p you're looking at the lowest quality stuff.
The cheepo pot noodles used to come with a sachet, on the odd occasion I’ve bought these sort noodles if I’ve gone cheap I add extra curry powder or chicken seasoning powder to give them some “extra oomph”
Gareth, you should try a pot noodle butty.
Plenty of butter on your bread so the noodles melt it, let the noodles drip for a while before putting them on the bread.
Its a taste sensation!
I'm trying that.
Proper weirdo 😝 I'll try that later 😅🤣
I've eaten dozens of Curry Pot Noodles with a bagel to dunk, a great comfort on a cold winters day at work.
My tip, break up the dried slug of noodles with a table knife into small pieces (just push your knife in, it'll break up). Fill to a bit below the fill line with boiling water, remove the lid completely and nuke it in the microwave, job done. Great with mango chutney btw
cheers pal
Are you still alive?
Great video mate keep it up, from London
Thanks 👍
every video:
" 'ope yer all SPOT ON (smiles) nah then ...av bin shoppin'! (grins) - pause - av bin ter ASDAS!" (massive grin plus giggle.)
love the videos ,love the fact its stuff we all buy and I trust yer opinion.
Thank you 👌👌
This is an interesting one - it works out at ~58p in price for the equivalent weight (90g), so not as cheap (vs. the brand) as some of the Just Essentials range, of which I’ve learned from your videos can be 3-4 times cheaper than the brand version.
yes good point Cameron thanks great information 👍
@@BaldFoodieGuy might be worth noting the cost per unit on the shelf price label for the vid!
Re the sauce....I Always buy a few extra sachets of the McDonald's curry sauce and use it in the cheapie versions of these they are an ideal size also. Or tescos used to do a squeeze bottle of curry sauce I used but it seems to have bern removed but perhaps add has similar.
A friend uses a splash of sweet 🌶 sauce out of a bottle
I hate them watery, too. Never go up to the waterline. Great review. I think I'd prefer the Pot Noodle. Just Essentials doesn't look at much in the pot. Cheers.
Gareth, I'm in awe. Not only are you a great food critic but a mathematical genius too!
haha im blushing 🤣
Hi Gareth, I knew that you wouldn't like them as I've had them and they taste like plastic lol, the only one i have is the Bombay bad boy which I've always got in my cardboard, a great review again, I have been using MSG for over 30 years now and it really does make a difference, cheers mate 🍻🙏
cheers Sean
Love your reviews
Thank you
Nah! I went right off all these noodle pots quite a while ago. I buy those small noodle 'packs' these days. Would love you to do a review of noodle packs, honest mate, they're so much nicer. One is made by 'Magi', most supermarkets sell them for around 49p. But I bought one of Tesco's own yesterday for 39p. Both are nice, you just put them in a cereal bowl and add hot water, really easy to make. Perfect for supper, after a pint or 2 of beer.
Hi Gareth,great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
You can usually pick up the original pot noodles in the pound shop two for £1 in our local one.
That's it now you will have to do it again but add the sauce packet from the pot noodle into the asda basic noodles and see if it brings it to life lol. Just subscribed and enjoying every vid. Glad I found your channel. All the best to you and looking forward to all future vids 👍
thanks very much
I like my noodles [curry] and can honestly say there ain't a pot as good as the original as you said it's a clear winner. As an avid noodle man Here is a little tip, Pour the hot water to the level and leave for 2 minutes then stir, Then microwave for 20-30 seconds and let stand for 1 minute, Stir and leave for 1 minute and you will have the best pot noodle EVER :) I like you Like a clag and the flavor is so intense, Yet the cheaper versions will never match up to the original pot noodle. That's why is more expensive But as they say, You get what you pay for on this one
Cheers pal 👍👍
Claggy for me too, don’t think I’ll bother with the essentials ones. Good review again. Thanks x
you're welcome
I haven't had a pot noodle since the early eighties, still not tempted 😂 but thanks for another honest review 💜💜💜
You’re welcome 😊
1985 was my first pot noodle I remember it well as a 10 year old 😂
And I've had plenty since.. I still buy them every now n again, But prefer maggi noodles done in the microwave. As far as change, Yes the taste has altered over the years but I'll be honest I think that's mostly down to my taste buds changing.. I became much more sensitive to flavour enhancers and so many foods taste bitter to me that contain them, Other than that I think they haven't changed all that. I go for the flavours that don't contain enhancers now.
'It's still dripping' There's your mug and baseball cap merchandising right there Gareth.
I was still LOLing an hour later with that one top man
yes its coming pal cheers
I only like the Bombay bad boy pot noodles but good review mate
cheers Muzzer
I'VE EATEN POT NOODLES FOR OVER 40 YRS GREAT FOR DECANTING INTO ZIP LOCK BAG FOR WILD CAMPING. ALWAYS THOUGHT THE SACHET IS A GIMIC..BUT NO ONE ELSE MAKES A DECENT COMPARISON..CHEERS FOR SHARING..
My mrs likes to try and buy some "cheaper" alternatives because it saves money and there definitely are something's that are cheaper and just as good but there are also things (like this pot noodle comparison) that don't save you any money because if you don't like it then you have wasted the 45p that you could have used to get a proper pot noodle.... people need to try them of course but sometimes the saving isn't the way to go as it just goes in the bin.
That's why your comparisons are useful...yes we all have different taste but it's handy to know what other people have found as it can help you make the right choice 👍
cheers pal
I know one Chinese couple in the village I used to live, had MSG and pepper only. They never used salt as they always said that salt was actually worse for you than MSG.
Hi Gareth. I wish we had the pot noodle range here in Australia. But we do have the Maggi 3 minute noodles range and there's a indian curry flavour in the international range.
But it's only available in an 8 pack. I'm not game enough to try it. I think it would be too hot 🌶️🌶️🌶️ for my liking.
Another fine product review today Gareth.
Cheers 🤤👍😀
Go for it John. I need to get hold of that one, cheers
@@BaldFoodieGuy I'll get back to you with a product image and details.
My son loves the chicken and mushroom pot noodle, and when they are on offer in asda/tesco or I'm in b&m or homebargins I buy several at a time. Quick snack when he gets home from school...homework and dinner.
Thank you 👌👌
I found the trick to make pot noodles taste like they used to.
A little knob of butter in while it’s sitting, stir it up and be amazed.
You can normally find Pot Noodles on offer in Asda or Morrison, 2 for a quid, great review Gaz, will stick to the original
cheers mate
Soy sauce or even mango chutney that would be good,thank you for showing us this comparison xx
My pleasure 😊
As always yet another brilliant vid a bit like cheap beans a bit of pimping needed
P. S
Whatever happened to POT MASH
🤔🤔!
cheers Stewart
I used to make Pot Noodle Mountains when I was a child...Classic...I had Everest and Ben Nevis In Pot Noodle form Boys and Germs...
cheers pal
Omg this cracked me up it's Friday had a bit to drink thought why not try these Asda noodles I got and this is how I found your video as I was on goggle for added spices for my Noddles as it had no sachet coz I was not liking taste either bout I'm trying as I have to buy cheaper .
Hope you enjoy
Congrats on 47k subs
Thank you so much 😀
@@BaldFoodieGuy You're Welcome
Your face says it all 😂 made me laugh!!!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed
Try 'Maggi 2 minute noodles' - they are available in Iceland. Their curry flavour is really hot! 🥵
Thanks for the tip!
Add pepper and sauce by the way where did you buy your flat plate i love mixed frozen feg and gravy plus bread to dip, well soak bread in beautiful 😍
Good review captain 👏 👍 beef and tomato my go to
cheers
Nicely done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great review tried the Asda chicken and mushroom myself had two bites went right in the bin. Adding crap just make it cost the same half the time as branded one.
thank you 😊
About 20 years ago there was a Sweet n Sour Pot Noodle which was great but haven't seen it since! That was the last time I ate any kind of potted noodle🤣
Try chow mein 😋
There was a nice and spicy one too
You can still get sweet and sour, doesn't taste the same as it used to
When pot noodle came out for us kids it was sold as food of the future..at the time it was great but not so sure as a grown up kid I'd be eating many now
Hey Gareth! May I start with a mahusive thanks for being a former serving member of the military protecting all of us. I'm from the South of England in a predominantly wealthy area where people pretend to be wealthier than they actually are. I am not one of them. Your videos are fantastic and insightful. Keep going because people need this info! I think Asda are doing something pretty special.
cheers you're welcome
Agree with ziangs workshop review on msg
Hmm the pot noodle challenge lol, I`m a big advocate of Aldi but hate their version of that curry, Hideous yuk can only imagine the Asda version being the same. I would love to find a cheap one of these with a decent flavour for sub 50p, Keep your eyes open Gareth, Top notch video bro
Cheers pal
Cheers for trying them 😊
thanks
I hadn't had a pot noodle for maybe 30 odd years but bought a couple recently to see if they'd make a midday snack. I had one a couple of days ago and honestly I remembered why I hadn't had one for 30 years. With the other one that's still in the cupboard I'll take your tip to put less water in to see if it helps.
You need to have the black one (bombay badboy) it’s better than all of them.
@@mythicaldragon2260 no chow main or beef and tomato 🤔
Less water makes it a whole different experience. My favourite is the green one, chicken & mushroom I think.
I add a teaspoon of curry paste and some mango chutney to mine..pimps the curry one up well!
@@jopickett9679 plus black pepper
It’s just got to be claggy and it’s got to be a pot noodle,no straying off the garden path for me,cheers Gareth 👍
Great stuff 👍
Cheers pal
My son "Dean", loves the curry pot noodles, likes them as a snack on nights, can't see the other one having much flavour though, 😋😋
The only pot noodles I eat now are the Nissin Soba brand. I used to like genuine Pot Noodles (chicken & mushroom), but once I tried the Nissin range I haven't eaten Pot Noodles again.
They are awesome noodles,so much flavour,far better than pot noodles
Been watching for ages, I would really like to see whole roast chickens - a whole roast chicken is much cheaper than buying induvial. But is there a taste difference in price between them? Think this will help alot of people during these times. Can't find any videos on this on youtube. Keep up the great vids. Reggie
cheers Reggie
Good man has a ninja foodi , love your videos
cheers
Subbed, I have eaten literally thousands of Pot Noodles and the best thing for me is take the lid off and smash the noodles up a bit then put boiling water in then cover with Foil for about 3 mins, while covered finely slice some veggies(not too much) then after stirring add the veggies then cover with foil again and wait for 3 minutes. For added flavour I use various sauces...The choice is yours...ENJOY
welcome Betty thankyou
New subscriber! Could you please try some other supermarket own brands, such as Tesco? Perhaps do a "shoot out" between own brands of a certain common product, like soup, for example.
I tend to shop at Tesco, but as this is online, I'd happily switch to another supermarket if their own brands were better.
Keep up the good work. It's needed in these times.
thanks for the sub, I appreciate it 🙏
I love a good pot nudle got to be a sticky Rib…. Or BBQ pulled pork… thanks again Gareth 👍👍👍
cheers pal
is the pot noodle maybe a thicker pot ? might be the exact same weight of ingredients
Nice review gareth 👍
cheers Kizzy
Couple of tablespoons of sriracha sauce would sort either one out. That said, I haven't had a pot noodle for years as I much prefer the KOKA, Mama or (if there is nothing else) Maggi style noodles.
I like a good clag on my pot noodles too. I’m sure they have two fill lines now depending on how much clag you want
Bachelors pasta n sauce cheese leek and ham is a knockout 👌
I love them I grew up on cheap noodles even tescos ones when they where 9p
always preferred the Golden Wonder Pot Noodles, so much more flavour and the sauce is naturally thicker even filling to the fill line. do prefer a "claggie" sauce myself rather than a Pot Noodle soup lol
cheers pal
Many years ago i had one pound left to last me the week, i went to morrisons and bought 7 pots of chicken noodles at 8pence each , and quess what i am still here .
The Bombay Bad Boy is the best Pot Noodle by a mile hot and spicey n full of flavour. Although been on a healthy eating kick for 3 years so not had one in ages!
Mango and pot noodle is my go to lunch when home.
My preference, when I'm a bit famished is for Pot Poodle, although it's a bit ruff!
Little tip, if you overwater by mistake, make sure all the foil is off then give it a blast in microwave, voilà back to clag.
brilliant thanks 😊
What about a comparison of the little packs of instant noodles.... I love em.
Yes good idea
I've never had a Pot Noodle! Used to make them for the kids, the Chicken and Mushroom ones, and they looked absolutely vile lol
Maybe one day I'll try one.
Thank you
great video thanks 👍 try adding some curry powder
Ok thank you
I like your mug, I couldn't get away with that in my workplace. my favorite pot noodles is beef and tomato noodle 🍜
good isnt it
Theres only one pot noodle gaz! Good review gaz. Just essentials cant get it right all the time! Take care steve.👍😊
Absolutely
Just watched this video had a great laugh very good once again.. just a comment I have never had a pot noodle nor have I had a McDonald's and I am not young.. I always used to say to my kids as they were growing up Do you really want to eat the contents of a hoover bag lol..
Take care keep them coming..
Cheers Paul you're welcome
Are your plates the grey (top) and white ones? I looked at them in ASDA yesterday but yours look just white on screen. Is it the light? As for Pot Knoodles, a chicken and mushroom one with a layer of plain Hula Hoops on top is a post-pub favourite.
yes Asda plates
@@BaldFoodieGuy Would've bought them there and then but they have a few very similar. Should have 'as seen on BFG' on them! 👍🙂
Hi Gareth I’ve been to lidil and in the fresh section there’s some potato croquettes a pack of 6 very cheap for what u get I wouldn’t of bought them normally but like u say try em lol so I did. Omg u need to review them against frozen ones or some fresh from another shop was so tasty really good & im fair fussy wi my food think they was £1.9p give em a whirl mate
Caz & Barry cleveleys
Thanks for the tip!
Tried the just essentials pot last week, it was okay, but wouldn't buy again, especially when their own brand of pack noodles is cheaper anyway.
Their 66p frozen pizza however, I was plesently surprised with! ^_^
Thanks for sharing!
It’s nice with tomato sauce my man can you review the just essential sardines I’ve got them in just not tried them.
LOVE the ones that you aren't keen on!! Very funny!! hehe!!
Where’s that person gone Gareth who said your never gonna do pot noodles on this channel great vid keep them up
Did I say that lol I've done a few noodle vids on here lol
@@BaldFoodieGuy you didn’t say it it was a person in the comments who said it
If you added a teaspoon of sugar to the cheap one would that fix it?
Please do a comparison of Asda vs Aldi!
Well done. A shake of sweet chilli sauce would do the job I’d say. Thanks
thanks
Yes for a claggy pot noodle! I'd go for the asda, purely because of the MSG.
Wow looked at my one 114 g but its the KING size for a MAN. I agree dont fill to level. I buy the odd one for a snack and is not too hot for me.
You need one of those bed trays on legs to higher up the food and less travel from countertop to mouth + that tray for car i sent a photo of. Enjoyed it .
cheers pal, yes got it thanks
First time in a while I've seen you say the brand is best - any other major examples where for once the brand name is the better product?
I use to love chicken and mushroom pot noodles but had so many I went off them (there not great but good with bread n butter )
Cheers Gareth great review not a fan of pot Death .I see they do a pasta one now . Cheers Gareth see you soon.👍❤👍❤👍❤
cheers Steven
You need to get a t-shirt or hat with the new catchphrase on ‘it’s well seasoned’ 😂😂
haha yes its coming
Interesting,you are a mucky pup ,try wearing a babies bib next 😊😊😊,pot noodles were a treat at nans years ago ,haven't had one in ages ,now with the colder weather upon us ,might give a few ago ,thanks for the honest review 👍👍
haha yes im very mucky haha
Thanks Gareth for your honest review but pot noodles are the best ones 🤗
you're welcome
Hi Bald Foodie Guy, thanks so much for the video.
When I make a Pot Noodle, I always find pockets of powder, despite stirring the water well.
To he honest, Pot Noodles are probably one of the unhealthiest foods out there..,, but they don't 'arf taste good!
That's a great idea!
For me I can't beat the brand name one every time, I find the others a bit tasteless and rubbery lol
They can't reduce the packaging, coz people will think they're smaller!!
Now we KNOW they're much smaller!! Lol!!
Nice one Gareth!! 👍 Kx
How did you get that picture 😂
Thanks 👍
@@chrishaddow5644 I'm a member!! Lol!! Kx
@@shandywarhol4444 it’s brillaint I want one 😂
@@chrishaddow5644 it's really affordable.... Just for that picture alone!! 🤭Kx