The 10 last-minute buys Aussies will be dashing into IGA to buy on Christmas Eve
The festive season can be a chaotic time, filled with last-minute trips to the grocery store to stock up on the Christmas essentials.
If you are looking to dodge the crowds this year, IGA has revealed the 10 most purchased items in Australian stores between 5pm and 7pm last Christmas Eve.
Read on to see all the Aussie staples to stock up on ahead of time this year.
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9: Smith's Crinkle Cut Potato Chips Salt & Vinegar and Original
Both Smith's Crinkle Cut Potato Chips Salt & Vinegar and Original flavours also find themselves flying off of shelves ahead of Christmas Day.
8: Bananas
Bananas are an Aussie staple every day of the year and the festive season is no exception.
7: Avocados
Down Under, we love nothing more than avocados. The healthy ingredient is also highly versatile and is used in various Christmas dishes.
6: Party Ice Bag Bells Pure Ice
It simply isn't a party without a bag of ice, keeping drinks cool against the sweltering summer heat.
5: Doritos Corn Chips Supreme
A tried, tested and true addition to any spread is a bag of Doritos Corn Chips Supreme.
4: Strawberries
Appropriately festive, strawberries are synonymous with Aussie summers and are even more delicious when shared with loved ones.
3: Lemons
Lemons are used in practically every Christmas favourite, whether they're being squeezed over fresh prawns or just simply added as decoration to elevate a meal.
2: Black & Gold Thickened Cream
In a country made of pavlova, Black & Gold Thickened Cream was selling out left, right, and centre on Christmas Eve.
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