Let’s be real. There are few things that live up to the hype. Like avocado toast, cauliflower crust, or Costco hot dogs (they’re good, but they’re not as great as everyone makes them out to be, okay??). But Trader Joe’s is different. After years of hearing about how great and affordable the grocery store chain is, I finally got a chance to shop there and realized that yes, it’s a big deal.
The company is known for having their own products, many of which have changed the way people cook. But do you know what the most popular product of all is?
Honestly, I figured it was the Everything But The Bagel spice that recently made the news. The topping, which (as implied) is pretty much what you’d find on an everything bagel, is both unique and quite popular.
But while it’s a fan favorite, it’s not their best-selling product. That honor goes to… *drum roll*: Their Sweet Chili Sauce. The Daily Meal reports that 13 states have listed it as being their top seller. The research was compiled by a company called WorkWise, who also looked to see what Trader Joe’s items were Googled the most.
You may figure it’d be great to have as a perfect complement to Asian food, but it’s also good with chicken nuggets. And, for this fan, it even works with avocado.
The Sweet Chili Sauce is also good on top of tofu, if you’re trying out a vegetarian diet (or, just really like tofu).
It’s also great to put on top of rice to give it a little more flavor.
It can even be added to an egg if you’re looking for a breakfast with a little more zing.
This woman actually baked a salmon in the sauce and created a quick and delicious meal in just minutes.
It’s most popular in Nebraska, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Virginia.
In fact, it’s so good that it often replaces other signature condiments entirely.
Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Sauce is my new ketchup
— Doree Shafrir (@doree) May 7, 2013
You might even have a bottle of it stored in your snack drawer at work, for those moments when your coworkers want to order in. (Or, if your lunch leftovers from last night need a bit more flavor.)
Try saying the same about your standard ketchup or mustard.
sweet chili sauce from trader joe’s. that’s it. that’s the tweet.
— Sophie Jansen (@sophie_mhj) October 8, 2018
Supposedly, it’s their Macaron Variés.
They’re incredibly colorful and perfect for any party. Or, any Instagram account — honestly, it’s hard to scroll past a picture that looks like this.
I can imagine that people have tried out the variety of macarons before, but I imagine their pantries are just stocked with the sauce. It’s just perfect with every meal.
People have been inspired to sprinkle it on everything from eggs to avocado toast to really make their breakfast come alive.
It might be a little triggering for the nail biters among us, but at least it’s creative.
It’s pretty insane to sell so many great products that customers literally can’t find at other grocery stores.
Since it’s getting a ton of buzz, it actually might be in danger of being sold out in the near future, so make sure you always have some on hand.
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