Here at dallasnews, we've been testing brands and off-brands to see if the cheaper versions are "Good Enough." We've done cookies and cereals. (Upcoming: Pasta sauces. You may be surprised.) In planning products in the series, someone suggested toilet paper....
If you want to save money, you can find off-brand versions of just about anything. But it's only a bargain if you actually use it. That's not to say the off-brand needs to be the same as the higher-priced version....