Supermarket item raises eyebrows with its boozy potential
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Ever heard the saying 'Don't judge a book by its cover'? Well, turns out, the same can be said about judging a product by its label.
Recently, a sharp-eyed shopper named Brayden Smith stumbled upon something quite unexpected while browsing the international aisle at Woolworths.
Brayden reached up to the top shelf and grabbed a bottle of cooking sake. Nothing out of the ordinary so far, right? But when he decided to read the bottle, there was something quite surprising on the label.
This innocent-looking cooking sake turns out to be packed with a whopping amount of alcohol. Can you believe it?
The label boldly states: 'not suitable for drinking', and reveals an alcohol content ranging from 13.5 per cent to 14.5 per cent. That's the same as many wine bottles available in the bottle shop!
Brayden couldn't help but share his amusement on social media. He exclaimed, 'You won't believe it! Up to 14.5 per cent alcohol volume, all for just $3.60. Who needs the pub when you can find a gem like this at Woolies?'
His post didn't go unnoticed, and it quickly stirred up a storm on social media, with hundreds of people expressing their surprise and amazement. Many viewers couldn't believe that they could stumble upon a high-alcohol content product in the grocery section.
One viewer exclaimed, 'Well done, mate! Who would've thought such a high-alcohol product would be hiding in the grocery aisles?' Clearly, this discovery was quite a surprise for many. Another person chimed in, 'Wow, that's wild! I'm not much of a drinker, but if I were...'
While some were intrigued and tempted by the idea of this peculiar product, others took a more sensible approach. They pointed out an important detail: the cooking sake also packed an incredibly high salt content of 580mg per 25ml.
One concerned viewer couldn't help but mention, 'Hold on a minute! You might get carried away with the alcohol, but let's not forget about the insane amount of salt in there. It's almost your entire recommended daily intake in just one bottle!'
It seems like this cooking sake has quite the reputation! Another shopper shared their experience, claiming to feel the alcohol's effects even when using it as an ingredient in their food. They joked, 'I put this in my sushi all the time. No wonder I feel drunk after!'
Meanwhile, an adventurous soul among the readers dared their fellow shoppers to give the cooking sake a shot as a standalone drink. However, they kindly issued a fair warning, 'Well, try to drink it, and you will know why... Tastes good after you cook it with other things, not so delicious if you drink it directly.'
Apparently, it's not just cooking sake that surprised social media with its high alcohol content. Other products like vanilla essence and hand sanitisers also pack quite a boozy punch!
However, a spokesperson from Woolworths took the opportunity to remind customers about the intended use of these products. They emphasised that these items are specifically meant for cooking purposes and not for sipping or gulping down.
The spokesperson kindly stated, 'We strongly encourage customers to follow the guidelines and only use the products for their intended cooking purposes.'
Now, if you're a bit concerned about the alcohol content in your cooking sake, here's something reassuring: most of it actually evaporates when you heat and cook with it. So, no need to fret! The majority of that boozy goodness will bid farewell as your culinary masterpiece comes to life.
It's always good to have a gentle reminder to ensure we're using products in the way they're meant to be used. Now you know that your cooking adventures might give off a little whiff of alcohol, but it's all part of the cooking magic!
From cooking sake with its unexpected alcohol content to vanilla essence and hand sanitisers that pack a boozy punch, it's safe to say that the grocery aisles hold more surprises than we ever imagined.
Have you ever stumbled upon an item in the supermarket that left you wide-eyed and chuckling? Was there a product that made you double-take, wondering what on earth it was doing among the shelves?
Share your stories of unexpected discoveries with us! We'd love to hear your amusing stories and learn about the moments that made you go, 'Well, I never expected that!'
Recently, a sharp-eyed shopper named Brayden Smith stumbled upon something quite unexpected while browsing the international aisle at Woolworths.
Brayden reached up to the top shelf and grabbed a bottle of cooking sake. Nothing out of the ordinary so far, right? But when he decided to read the bottle, there was something quite surprising on the label.
This innocent-looking cooking sake turns out to be packed with a whopping amount of alcohol. Can you believe it?
The label boldly states: 'not suitable for drinking', and reveals an alcohol content ranging from 13.5 per cent to 14.5 per cent. That's the same as many wine bottles available in the bottle shop!
A Woolworths customer discovered an unusually high alcohol content in a bottle of cooking sake sold at Woolies. Credit: TikTok/braydensmith81.
Brayden couldn't help but share his amusement on social media. He exclaimed, 'You won't believe it! Up to 14.5 per cent alcohol volume, all for just $3.60. Who needs the pub when you can find a gem like this at Woolies?'
His post didn't go unnoticed, and it quickly stirred up a storm on social media, with hundreds of people expressing their surprise and amazement. Many viewers couldn't believe that they could stumble upon a high-alcohol content product in the grocery section.
One viewer exclaimed, 'Well done, mate! Who would've thought such a high-alcohol product would be hiding in the grocery aisles?' Clearly, this discovery was quite a surprise for many. Another person chimed in, 'Wow, that's wild! I'm not much of a drinker, but if I were...'
While some were intrigued and tempted by the idea of this peculiar product, others took a more sensible approach. They pointed out an important detail: the cooking sake also packed an incredibly high salt content of 580mg per 25ml.
One concerned viewer couldn't help but mention, 'Hold on a minute! You might get carried away with the alcohol, but let's not forget about the insane amount of salt in there. It's almost your entire recommended daily intake in just one bottle!'
It seems like this cooking sake has quite the reputation! Another shopper shared their experience, claiming to feel the alcohol's effects even when using it as an ingredient in their food. They joked, 'I put this in my sushi all the time. No wonder I feel drunk after!'
Meanwhile, an adventurous soul among the readers dared their fellow shoppers to give the cooking sake a shot as a standalone drink. However, they kindly issued a fair warning, 'Well, try to drink it, and you will know why... Tastes good after you cook it with other things, not so delicious if you drink it directly.'
Most of the cooking sake's alcohol evaporates when heated and cooked. Credit: Unsplash/Yuya Yoshioka.
Apparently, it's not just cooking sake that surprised social media with its high alcohol content. Other products like vanilla essence and hand sanitisers also pack quite a boozy punch!
However, a spokesperson from Woolworths took the opportunity to remind customers about the intended use of these products. They emphasised that these items are specifically meant for cooking purposes and not for sipping or gulping down.
The spokesperson kindly stated, 'We strongly encourage customers to follow the guidelines and only use the products for their intended cooking purposes.'
Now, if you're a bit concerned about the alcohol content in your cooking sake, here's something reassuring: most of it actually evaporates when you heat and cook with it. So, no need to fret! The majority of that boozy goodness will bid farewell as your culinary masterpiece comes to life.
It's always good to have a gentle reminder to ensure we're using products in the way they're meant to be used. Now you know that your cooking adventures might give off a little whiff of alcohol, but it's all part of the cooking magic!
From cooking sake with its unexpected alcohol content to vanilla essence and hand sanitisers that pack a boozy punch, it's safe to say that the grocery aisles hold more surprises than we ever imagined.
Have you ever stumbled upon an item in the supermarket that left you wide-eyed and chuckling? Was there a product that made you double-take, wondering what on earth it was doing among the shelves?
Share your stories of unexpected discoveries with us! We'd love to hear your amusing stories and learn about the moments that made you go, 'Well, I never expected that!'
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