While most people flock to grocery stores for Eid essentials, you can shop on Amazon, instead, from the comfort of your home. All you have to do is become a Prime member! Then, use our list of bestselling food items to prepare for the holiday, and enjoy discounts on other household essentials as well, before Eid Al Fitr arrives. Since Amazon's Super Saver Week is in full swing, Prime members can enjoy additional savings until April 7, with the code 'SAVE15'. Don't forget, you can keep your pantry stocked even after Eid by auto-scheduling deliveries using Subscribe and Save.
1. Best Oil Deal: RS Spanish Olive Oil, 4L
Opting for a balanced diet this Eid? Then you might consider pan frying your snacks and cooking your dinner in extra virgin olive oil. Pressed from the freshest olives, RS's 4-litre tin of Spanish oil generates less smoke and maintains its colour for far longer than other conventional oils. Olive oil is touted for its healthy properties like vitamin E, which boosts immunity in the body as an antioxidant. Add it to hummus, drizzle it over your salad; its unique flavour will make suhoors a tastier affair.
2. Best Saffron Deal: Saffron Super Negin (10g)
Carefully picked in Afghanistan, this grade-A Super Negin saffron is the perfect addition to enhance any recipe - from a pot of tea to a tagine or biryani. Pure saffron is known to be high in antioxidants, vitamin A, folic acid and vitamin C. So pick up this 10g box for fragrant, delicious meals, which will last for weeks.
3. Best Juice Deal: Lacnor Healthy Living Super Fruit Cocktail Juice (Pack of 24)
Are you hosting a party for family and friends this Eid? Ensure everyone has a glass of delicious fruit cocktail juice, with this pack of 24. Lacnor sources fruits and vegetables for its juice packs, which have no preservatives or added sugar. You can enjoy the juice directly from the box, which has a to-go lid, or pour it into a glass and add ice for a refreshing, elevated experience.
4. Best Sweets Deal: Lindt Swiss Premium Chocolate Assorted, 700g
There’s no doubt little ones are going to be asking you for Eidiyah (monetary or confectionary gifts) this Eid. Be prepared, with a box of assorted Swiss chocolates from Lindt. With a mix of milk, dark, and white crisp chocolate, there’s something for everyone’s taste in this box. It’s ideal for sharing with family and friends, and for distributing among children.
5. Best Milk Powder Deal: Nestle Nido Fortified Milk Powder, 2.5kg
Nido’s full cream milk powder will come in handy during Eid, whether you’re mixing up a glass of milk for your little one, or using it to whip up desserts. The milk powder has no added preservatives or colours, and includes vitamins and minerals to help support healthy growth and development.
6. Best Nuts Deal: Bayara Pistachio Kernels Jumbo (200g) and Cashew Kernels (400g)
Packed full of nutrients, nuts are a great snack or addition to desserts and dishes. Pick up this pack of two varieties - pistachios and almonds - that are ready for whatever recipe you're looking to prepare. They will see you through delicious desserts and baked goods; you can chop them up, grind them in a food processor or blender to make flour, or even eat them whole for snacking.
7. Best Tea Deal: Moya Sencha N 21 Organic Japanese Green Tea (60g)
Whether you’re looking for a morning boost or a post-lunch digestif, try Moya Matcha’s Sencha N21. This organic Japanese green tea is a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins, and comes from organic crops on the island of Kyushu in Japan. Invigorating, with an earthy, slightly salty flavour, it’s a full-bodied, greenish-gold cup of tea that will give you the energy to start your day. Just infuse it for two minutes at a temperature between 70 to 80 degrees Celsius.
8. Best Coffee Deal: Real Coffee Nespresso Compatible Variety Bundle, 100 Capsules
Your first cup of coffee in the day will give you the energy boost you need on the morning of Eid. If you have an espresso machine at home, pick Real Coffee’s variety pack of capsules for a range of flavours, with coffee beans from South America to Costa Rica. The pack includes their signature blend, a dark-roasted espresso Verona, with a bold, thick crema.
9. Best Water Deal: Volvic Natural Water (Case of 12)
Don't forget to hydrate on Eid! This case of a dozen 1.5-litre bottles of fresh mineral water by Volvic comprises fresh rainwater that has been filtered through six layers of volcanic rock for five years. Pure, with balanced minerals, Volvic can be consumed on its own, or you can even use it to make refreshments, like mocktails and other drinks. Stock up while the case is on sale!
10. Best Cleaning Product Deal: Finish Powerball Quantum All-in-1, Lemon Sparkle (Pack of 4)
Don't spend energy handwashing dishes, if you can avoid it, this Eid. Finish Powerball will take care of clean-up for you, with tablets that use gel, powder and liquid to leave dishes squeaky clean. These dishwashing pods have a refreshing lemon scent, and the four-pack bundle includes 200 of them - so you're all set to host an Eid party, without the hassle of clean-up!
11. Best Detergent Deal: Ariel Automatic Powder Laundry Detergent Original Scent 9kg
Make laundry the least of your concerns, with Ariel’s powder detergent. Designed for both front load and top load washing machines, the detergent uses dual enzyme technology to remove even the toughest stains. This means you can wear your best clothes this Ramadan and Eid, and not worry about lingering stains from previous use.
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