The pros: Trader Joe’s Tartar Sauce is thick and full of relish. You’ll need a knife or spoon to get this out the jar.
The cons: This can occasionally be difficult to find.
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Condiments
Trader Joe’s California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The pros: Trader Joe’s California Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of an extensive collection of Trader Joe’s Olive Oils available that has some subtle nuances in flavor.
The cons: This olive oil is priced at somewhat of a premium compared to the prices of other olive oils.
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Trader Joe’s Arrabiata Sauce
The pros: Trader Joe’s Arrabiata Sauce is a pretty good jarred sauce at a reasonable price.
The cons: You may want to add your own herbs to this.
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Trader Joe’s Onion Salt
The pros: Trader Joe’s Onion Salt shines on certain products like potatoes and sour cream.
The cons: This is not an all purpose spice mix and a certain amount of trial and error will be necessary. No shallots in this mix.
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Trader Joe’s Grade A Maple Syrup
The pros: Trader Joe’s Grade A Maple Syrup is a lighter maple syrup with a good flavor profile.
The cons: Nothing comes to mind.
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Trader Joe’s Peach Bellini Jam
The pros: Trader Joe’s Peach Bellini Jam is a jam full of texture and bright peach flavor that reminds you that summer is here.
The cons: None jump out.
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Trader Joe’s Creamy Salted Peanut Butter
The pros: Trader Joe’s Creamy Salted Peanut Butter is real peanut butter with nothing added beyond salt and peanuts.
The cons: My jar had a substantial amount of oil at the top that never really mixed well with the rest of the product. Product mentions that you should refrigerated after opening.
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Trader Joe’s Yuzu Hot Sauce
The pros: Trader Joe’s Yuzu Hot Sauce tastes like lemon and can compliment anything lemon based by adding a touch of heat.
The cons: Trader Joe’s Yuzu Hot Sauce is a bit pricier than other hot sauces.
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Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning
The pros: If you enjoy the topping flavor of an everything bagel you’ll like Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning flavors here.
The cons: If you are that person who gets poppy or sesame seeds stuck in your teeth all the time then you might not appreciate this.
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Trader Joe’s Organic Himalayan Honey
The pros: Trader Joe’s Organic Himalayan Honey is a tasty honey with a sugary top.
The cons: Trader Joe’s Organic Himalayan Honey is a thick honey that you’ll need a knife to spread, so if you are baking you still might need to reach for a more liquid honey.
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