This week, Trader Joe’s released its 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards in 9 different categories.
With Trader Joe’s announcing earlier this month it has created a product Hall of Fame, it opened up its list of new winners in its Customer Choice Awards. The results were released January 23, 2023.
According to Trader Joe’s: If you were to spend the rest of your life on a deserted island, which nine Trader Joe’s products would you take with you? More than 18,000 of you responded in nine different categories.
#1 OVERALL: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
Trader Joe’s Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips are spicy little scrolls made from stone ground corn masa that is cut, rolled, and fried to a captivating crunchiness—then generously dusted with hot chili & lime flavored seasoning. Irre-zest-tible!
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2. TJ’s Hashbrowns
3. Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings
4. Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend
5. 4 Chocolate Croissants
#1 BEVERAGE: Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice Beverage
Trader Joe’s Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice Beverage (seasonal) is a three-ingredient blend of 100% Honeycrisp apple juice, water, and bubbles that sips like a sweet apple daydream on a sparkling fall day. It’s so crisp and juicy, you might confuse the crack of the can with the crunch of the first bite…
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2. Triple Ginger Brew (seasonal)
3. Sparkling Peach Black Tea with Peach Juice
4. Sparkling Cranberry & Ginger Beverage (seasonal)
5. Non-Dairy Brown Sugar Oat Creamer
#1 CHEESE: Cheddar with Caramelized Onions
Trader Joe’s Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onions is made for us by an established English countryside estate that transforms rich, creamy milk from locally grazing herds into full-bodied English Farmhouse Cheddar, then mixes it with onion marmalade for a memorable, sweet-savory bite.
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2. Syrah Soaked Toscano
3. Baked Lemon Ricotta (seasonal)
4. Blueberry & Vanilla Chèvre
5. Brie (various)
#1 ENTREE: Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
Trader Joe’s Butter Chicken has an authentic Indian recipe that showcases tender chicken chunks in a silky, mouth-watering curry with crushed tomatoes, rich cream, onions, garlic, ginger—and of course, butter! It’s mildly spiced and partnered with delicate, fragrant grains of Basmati rice.
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2. Chicken Tikka Masala
3. Kung Pao Chicken
4. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese (seasonal)
5. BBQ Teriyaki Chicken
#1 HABA/HOUSEHOLD: Scented Candles
Trader Joe’s Scented Candles are made with a paraben-free, soy-wax blend imbued with sweet fragrance and hand-poured into a portable lidded tin. The lead-free cotton wick burns for up to 20 hours. Seasonal scents include: Peony Blossom, Cedar Balsam, Honeycrisp Apple, Vanilla Pumpkin, and more!
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2. Daily Facial Sunscreen
3. Ultra-Moisturizng Hand Cream
4. Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo & Conditioner
5. Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Hair Mask
#1 PRODUCE: Bananas
Trader Joe’s Bananas are beloved for their consistent quality and unbeatable price. Our Organic Bananas are an incredible value at 25¢ each, every day. You can also can pick up a bunch of our conventional Bananas for an amazing 19¢ per banana. Now, that’s bananas!
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2. Teeny Tiny Avocados
3. Honeycrisp Apples
4. Brussels Sprouts
5. Organic Carrots of Many Colors
Photo by Trader Joe’s
#1 SNACK: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
Trader Joe’s Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips are spicy little scrolls made from… wait, didn’t we already say this? Maybe we’ll add that they make a fantastic anytime snack, whether it’s school lunches, work breaks, picnics, trail hiking, road trips, movie watching, whale watching, clock watching…
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2. Organic Elote Corn Chip Dippers
3. Organic Corn Chip Dippers
4. World’s Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs
5. Crunchy Curls
Photo by Trader Joe’s
#1 SWEET/DESSERT: Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones
Trader Joe’s Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones may be small in stature, but their capacity for satisfaction is enormous! Each crunchy cone is lined with smooth chocolate and filled with creamy ice cream—then dipped in a rich, chocolatey (or a white confectionary) coating, depending on which seasonal Cone you’re holding.
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2. Danish Kringle (various)
3. Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches
4. Chocolate Lava Cakes
5. Brookie
#1 VEGAN/VEGETARIAN: Kale & Cashew Pesto
Trader Joe’s Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto is a creamy, green condiment made with kale, cashew, and basil (who knew?)… and no cheese, of course. Garlic gives it a little umph, while lemon juice brings bright balance, making this spread/sauce/dip/marinade excellent for enhancing whatever you’re eating.
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2. Vegetable Fried Rice
3. Beefless Bulgogi
4. Palak Paneer
5. Cauliflower Gnocchi
Trader Joe’s Product Hall of Fame – click here
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