, whereas fresh broccoli is £1.92 a kilo. But watch out for some exceptions. Loose carrots are 45p per kg in Tesco, but a 1kg bag of frozen sliced carrots is more than double that at £1.09, as you are paying more for the prep. MEATY SAVINGS: Weigh up meat and fish prices too. A 2kg bag of mixed chicken portions in Sainsbury's is £3.75, or £1.88 a kilogram, whereas fresh drumsticks are £2.25 a kilogram. Frozen salmon fillets are £4 for a 360g pack, which is £11.11 per kg, or £16.67 a kilogram when you buy fresh. NEWSPAPER TRICK: Use scrunched-up newspaper to fill the gaps in between food in freezer drawers. This prevents warm air filling the spaces when you open the door and means your freezer won't have to work as hard to restore temperature. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day This stylish Mic){kind=link}
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SHOPPERS are shifting from fresh food to frozen in a bid to save money.
Making the change could slash around £1,000 a year from a typical family grocery bill, experts suggest.
More Than A Mummy blogger Vicky Smith says switching has helped her keep within her budget.
Here she shares her top tips so you can follow in her frozen footsteps . . .