TEASER: Paid for a full bottle of cooking oil, got an “almost full” one instead. When did this become acceptable?
I don’t know, but I’m starting to feel cheated every time I buy cooking oil. Recently, I picked up two bottles, one unbranded palm oil and one Golden Fiesta Canola oil, and both had the same problem: they weren’t full. More than half, yes, but not really full. And that’s where my disappointment begins. Why is this becoming the norm nowadays?
The unbranded palm oil was supposed to be my budget-friendly option. I wasn’t expecting fancy packaging or premium quality, but I did expect quantity. Instead, the bottle looked like it had been short poured before it even reached me. When you buy something cheap, the least you want is to get what you paid for. Sadly, even that basic expectation wasn’t met.
Then there’s the Golden Fiesta Canola oil. This one is branded, marketed as premium, and priced higher. But when I got it, I saw the same story: not full. If even established brands are cutting corners like this, what does that say about consumer trust? It makes me wonder if my payment is truly worth it, or if we’re just being conditioned to accept “almost full” as the new standard.
Cooking oil is a kitchen essential, but it shouldn’t come with a side of disappointment. Whether branded or not, a bottle should be full when you buy it. Otherwise, it feels like we’re being cheated little by little, and that’s a bitter taste no recipe can fix.
Have you noticed the same thing with your cooking oil bottles? Share your experience in the comment section. I’d love to know if this is happening everywhere or just in my kitchen!
NOTE: All the photos shared here are mine, originally captured using my mobile phone.