11 Crazy Foods You Must Try From Trader Joe’s

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Don’t knock it ’til you try it.

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Pickle Popcorn

Sprinkled with dill seasoning, this snack takes your average movie popcorn and gives it a savory, slightly tangy kick.

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Apple Pie Cheddar Cheese

Some people like to put a slice of cheese on their fresh-baked apple pie. TJ’s apparently wants to do the opposite, offering a block of cheddar that’s marbled with apple, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg so you can enjoy the sweet-and-savory experience anytime.

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Bacon Jam

As weird as this sounds, bacon jam is quite the dream. Here’s how it’s made: applewood smoked bacon is simmered down slowly with onions, dark brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar until it’s dark and rich, then it’s whizzed through the food processor until relish-like. Try it it on your next BLT, swirl it into whipped cream cheese, or slather it on baked brie.

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Mochi Rice Nuggets

The culinary minds at Trader Joe’s apparently first spotted these at a Japanese airport. They’re made from a glutinous, chewy rice paste that’s cut into squares and fired to puff them up. They’re tossed in sea salt so you get crispy, crunchy, salty snack that’s totally addictive.

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Rice and Mushroom “Sausage”

Though these are mostly soy-based, they look and taste like real meat sausages. The texture isn’t rubbery but rather meaty, with a good chew and notes of rich mushroom and rosemary.

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Turkey Stuffing Chips

A new seasonal specialty for TJ’s, these chips taste just like the real thing and it’s surprisingly amazing.

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Teriyaki Seaweed Snacks

Seaweed snacks are pretty popular but flaky sheets of roasted seaweed that’s kissed with teriyaki sauce is next level. You’ve gotta give them a go.

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“Sponge” Candy

The name might sound totally off-putting to those unfamiliar with this nostalgic treat, but this airy, toffee-life confection is coated in chocolate and will quickly become your new favorite sweet treat.

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Bollywood Popcorn

Spice up your average popcorn with this tikka masala-inspired flavor that’s a blend of spices like turmeric, mustard seeds, cardamom, and garam masala.

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Kefir

If you’ve never tried kefir, you need to. It’s a nutritious, drinkable yogurt that’s made from whole milk.

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Spicy Dill Potato Chips

A step up from the dill-pickle popcorn, these spicy kettle chips are a force to be reckoned with. Sure, it’s a lot going on, but why shy away from something so awesome?