Inside Trader Joe’s Podcast Shakes Up Your Spice Rack with New Product Previews
Inside Trader Joe’s latest podcast episode is all about spices, including everyone’s favorite Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. We’ve seen it in on smoked salmon and in Trader Joe’s recently released Everything But the Bagel Yogurt Dip. TJ’s teased that they’re working on a potato chip featuring the popular seasoning, but they’re still trying to get the flavors just right.
But you know me, I’m always about what’s coming soon. Trader Joe’s is bringing its own blend of furikake to market. It’s a Japanese seaweed and sesame seed mix that we usually eat on rice, or sprinkle on popcorn. It’s also great in Chex Mix to approximate senbei aka rice crackers. It comes in several variations at your local Asian market, my favorite is pictured below. It’ll be interesting to see TJ’s take on it.
The podcast’s big reveal is the “Everything But the Elote” seasoning, inspired by a crew member in Sammamish, WA (shout out, Eastside!). Eric in Sammamish loved the Organic Elote Corn Dippers and they’re making his flavor dreams come true with a seasoning that includes dehydrated corn, parmesan cheese, chipotle chile, buttermilk flavor, cilantro, and cumin. I’m not sure “Everything But the Elote” will the final name, given that it does have corn. Look for it on shelves early next year.
Other new additions coming to the spice department over the next few months:
Beyond Your Basic Seasoning Blend Set – Expected to land during the holidays, this four spice box set will include a “fiery honey mustard.”
Dukkah – An Egyptian spice blend with toasted nuts and seeds is a returning item. Expect this one in January 2020, according to the podcast.
Listen to the full episode on YouTube (above) or wherever you get your podcasts.
