Shopper sees bizarre detail on Aldi pumpkins before real reason behind it is revealed: ‘This is so strange’
- Shopper confused about thin slice of pumpkin
A frustrated customer wants to know why Aldi cuts “the tiniest amount” of their pumpkins before shrink-wrapping them.
The customer took a photo of the offending shrink-wrapped vegetable and noted that the packaging has no barcode “just an expiration date.”
‘Pumpkin keeps well for weeks uncut. Seems incredibly wasteful,” they said.
“It just seems weird to cut off a narrow edge? Not half or quarter like cabbage sometimes is,’ he added.
And it seems other Australian Aldi shoppers had noticed the same thing.
But the retailer claims it’s actually being done to reduce waste so fruit that would normally not meet quality standards doesn’t have to be thrown away.
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Some people were quick to come up with their own reasons for the odd “thin slice.”
“They sell it sliced or whole, and by weight they can charge more if they cut off a small amount,” said one.
Another added: “Some people want to see what it looks like inside before buying, in case they’ve had bad ones before, so they cut a piece off.”
And a third confirmed, “I asked the store clerk when they told me it is so they can see if the pumpkin is moldy.”
Some thought it could be a case of “human error.”
Butternut and Kent are both sold in pieces or whole. Normally it is cut in half and sold, but this one seems to be cut just a little less than most. It’s the suppliers’ fault. They just must not have cut it right,” said one man.
“Whoever made the cuts to that party probably misjudged some of them. They do hundreds a day, so if it’s a few dozen it’s not too bad,” said another.
However, some hit the nail on the head and explained it is done to avoid throwing the whole pumpkin out.
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“There were probably imperfections where that piece was cut and the supplier didn’t want to waste the lot,” said one woman.
“They get stained when they grow on the ground and people don’t like food unless it’s perfect, so cutting it off is the easiest way to get it into the supermarket anyway.”
An Aldi spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia that a variety of cut and whole pumpkins are available for customer convenience.
“Our sliced pumpkin comes in a variety of weights and sizes, offering an alternative for those who don’t need a whole pumpkin,” they said.
“By offering this option, we can also help reduce food waste on the farm by allowing our growers to use products that may not meet the exact specifications for a whole pumpkin.
“To ensure the quality and freshness of our sliced pumpkin, it is shrink-wrapped.”