Cauldans told what to buy now for the New Year

Preparation for the New Year’s feast is better to start in advance, without waiting for the December hype and rising prices. Experts advise to divide food purchases into several stages: some goods to buy now, and leave perishable for the last days before the holiday.

This recommendation was given by the head of the Department of International Business of the Plekhanov REU Nikolai Perepelkin.

First of all, it is worth stocking up on canned food: green peas, corn, olives, olives, pickled cucumbers and sprats. In December, demand for these products traditionally increases. In advance, you can also buy mayonnaise, vegetable oil, flour, sugar, cereals, pasta, spices, tea and coffee.

Do not postpone the purchase of sweets, nuts, dried fruits and products for gift sets. Red caviar and other delicacies in factory packaging, the expert also recommends buying in advance, carefully checking the expiration dates and integrity of the cans.

A week before the holiday, you can buy frozen meat, poultry, fish and seafood, if storage conditions are met. But fresh vegetables, greens, fruits, tangerines, meat and dairy products are better to buy immediately before the feast. Ready salads, slicings and pastries should also not be stored for a few days before the New Year.

In order not to spend too much, the specialist advises to first make a festive menu, and then distribute purchases into three stages: in advance, a week and one or two days before the celebration. When choosing products, it is important to compare the cost per kilogram or liter, check the expiration dates and not give in to discounts if the product was not originally on the list.

“If an item can be stored for a long time without loss of quality and is usually expensive for holidays, it is reasonable to purchase it in advance. Perishable products are better to choose fresh on the eve of the New Year, concluded Nikolai Perepelkin. His words are quoted by Prime.

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