But, even amid all this acclaim, the California-based chain has still faced its fair share of criticisms.
Die-hard TJ’s fans may want to plug their ears for this.
Well, the answer is very.
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Customers say the fragrant smell of the soup can be enticing.
Others say you’re likely better off just reaching for a cheap pack of instant ramen.
“The beef pho in the frozen section?!?!
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Just act like you didn’t even see it,” one particularly passionateRedditor wrote.
Don’t imagine it could be saved with some doctoring up.
Just…don’t!!
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Unfortunately, the store’s rendition may have you saying “oh no” upon first bite.
Plus, the O’s arereportedly not as thickas they used to be.
You won’t find much solace with the other flavored versions of the cereal, either.
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One shopper even compared the taste to “perfume.”
Watermelon Jerky
Watermelon Jerkyis essentially just Trader Joe’s version of dried watermelon.
And, the product’s appearance isn’t even the worst part.
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One reviewer even had to cut it apart using meat scissors.
As for its taste,one Reddit userputs it best.
“Imagine what makes a watermelon so satisfying.
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Then imagine they got rid of all of the satisfying and put whatever was leftover into a bag.”
A sour taste has also been identified, with an overdose of vinegar as the likely culprit.
But, there may be a silver lining.
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Others say it occurs because the bread arrives at the store frozen and is thenthawed on the shelf.
Certain Pasta Sauces
Don’t get us wrong.
Trader Joe’s does have an exquisite lineup of pastas and sauces available at the store.
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Many customers didn’t prefer the sweetness and mediocrity of theCalabrian Chili Spicy Pasta Sauceeither.
And, the Cacio e Pepe Pasta Sauce was described as “underwhelming” and “too artificial.”
“TJ’s has always been pretty miss with pasta sauces,” theuser’s post reads.
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These non-dairy options including oat milk have been spiking in popularity lately.
The Trader Joe’s oat milk has a consistency which is, well, inconsistent.
And, it contains more sugar and less calcium than other options on the market,according to customers.
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You should never cry over spilled milk, but moldy milk?
That’s a different story.
“TJ is great but the produce section SUCKS!”
And, some produce such as green onions are nowhere to be found.
Maybe stick with the store’s frozen veggies instead?
Honey Walnut Shrimp
“Thehoney walnut shrimpis revolting,“says one Trader Joe’s customer.
“The actual shrimp is nice but the sauce is vomit inducing.
Smells and tastes like cheap fake American cheese.”
Even TJ’screw members on Redditwarn that this is one dish you would be better off without.
Additionally, have you taken a look at thenutrition facts?
At least we’ve solved the mystery of that “cloyingly sweet” taste.
