Sad reason Aussies are loving this $2.50 item revealed

A supermarket item is going viral on social media due to a surprising detail, with shoppers demanding more items just like it.

A miniature supermarket item is going viral as Aussies praise the smaller serving size, declaring it perfect for “single people” and calling for more grocery products that cater to those living alone.

Praise salad dressings released its mini range last year but a video from social media user @TheOtherAunty has brought the $2.50 item, sold at Woolworths and Coles, into the spotlight once again.

“You won’t believe this. Woolworths have released single people dressings,” she said.

“Gone are the days are my dressings going out of date before I’ve used it because now I have the perfect size for one person.

“We need to keep this going, we need a full aisle of single people condiments please.”

Data shows those who aren’t in relationships endure a higher cost of living as a direct result of being single.

According to Expatistan, it costs $4566 per month for a single person in Australia to pay for the bare essentials such as housing, food, utilities and healthcare whereas it costs a family of four $8243 per month.

Social media users were quick to agree with @TheOtherAunty, agreeing more products should be sold in smaller portions or servings, to prevent waste.

“Yes! I need tiny serves of everything! Sour cream. I only want it once then not again for week. Any cream actually. Steel cut oats. The bag is huge. It goes off way before I could use it all,” one social media user said.

Others said things such as bread and pasta sauces also needed to be available for single people.

“Single people stores. Or childless couples stores also,” another said.

One added: “Yes please! I’m so sick of wasting food because it went off before I could finish it.”

“I need this. I always just buy a new bottle because I don’t trust the one sitting in my fridge,” another social media user added.

Praise salad dressings released it’s mini range last year but a video a viral video has brought the $2.50 item into the spotlight again. Picture: TikTok/@TheOtherAunty

Single people are praising the item due to it cutting down food wastage. Picture: TikTok/@TheOtherAunty

These people aren’t the only ones who have expressed frustration at forking out money for food only for it to go to waste because they are a single-person household.

Dr Meg Elkins, a behavioural economist from RMIT, told Me Bank that the cost of living pressures for those with only one income had created difficulties – particularly when there are few tax benefits.

“As median voters, families tend to get more subsidies and rebates while lone households can often feel on the outer,” Dr Elkins said.

She shared some tips for those living alone, suggesting singles “get smart” about what they are paying for.

She also said those with a single income should make “tough decisions” about their finances, and even consider alternatives like shared accommodation, communal living or moving in with family.