People are only just realising what the ‘E’ symbol on their meat really means – and they’re stunned
HAVE you ever wondered what the ‘E’ symbol on your meat packaging actually means?
Some shoppers are only just finding out and it’s safe to say they’re not happy about it
As food prices soar, some shoppers are tracking what they spend more closely – and that includes making sure they’re really getting what they pay for.
Amongst those now carefully inspecting their bills and food items is one savvy shopper who is a member of the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook.
After weighing the mince she had purchased one day, the woman came to a shocking discovery and posted about it in the group.
”NOT a coupon or bargain but maybe something to think about…..are we getting what we pay for?” she wrote.
She explained that she grabbed a 500g packet of lean beef steak mince on her shopping trip and presumed she was getting what she paid for.
But despite what the packaging stated, she realised she didn’t actually get 500g of meat.
”Bought what I assumed was 500g, as stated on the pack, but in reality got 456g!
”Not a lot of difference I know but it just makes me wonder,” she continued in the caption above the snap which revealed the unpleasant discovery.
Social media users then came to conclude that the ‘E’ on the plastic packaging stands for ‘estimated’, leaving some furious.
”People moaning its only 50g yet if you bought a variety bag of 6 packs of crisp and only got 5 would you stil be okay with it [sic]?” commented one person.
”You bought a crate of 12 cans and got 10 is that okay?
”We do get conned even when the times are hard and they call it a ” living crisis ” people should be more vigilant on where there wasting there money!”
Another agreed, penning: ”For those who don’t think it’s a big deal. Every 11th packet if packaged at 50g less is pure profit to these companies.
”So they’re ripping everyone off and getting away with it.
”Yes the “e” means average or estimated weight but it’s also not meant to fall below a certain percentage weight wise of the amount stated which is the case here as it’s almost 10% below what’s being advertised.”
To avoid getting ripped off and making the most out of your money, someone else suggested: ”If you went to a butchers they weigh the products in front of you.
”Buy fresh buy local buy bulk if needs be separate & home freeze.”
An angry shopper added: ”I don’t care what the E in the corner stands for or packaging errors, get it right I’m paying for 500g give me 500g not rocket science.”