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The Most Popular Trader Joe's Item In Every State

13 states went with sweet chili sauce!!

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For as many new, exciting products as Trader Joe's whips out, there are some staples we just keep coming back to. They're the ones we pray will never be taken out of stores and stock up on during pretty much every TJ's run—looking at you, Everything But The Bagel Seasoning. Workwise, a customer service software company, decided to track which of those products are most popular by state. They looked at Google search data to track which products garner the most interest in each of the 50 states, plus D.C. Scroll through to see if your favorite matches up with your state's!

1

Alabama: Sweet Chili Sauce

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Trader Joe's makes tons of affordable, delicious sauces, including this popular sweet chili sauce.

2

Alaska: Macaron Varíes

Macaroon, Sweetness, Food, Pâtisserie, Dessert, Baking, Baked goods, Cuisine, Cake, Biscuit,
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TJ's French-inspired macarons come in flavors like apricot, coconut, fig, and salted caramel.

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3

Arizona: Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

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If you've tried this, you understand the hype. It's the best way to put delicious everything bagel-flavor on just about everything.

4

Arkansas: Macaron Varíes

Macaroon, Sweetness, Food, Pâtisserie, Dessert, Baking, Baked goods, Cuisine, Cake, Biscuit,
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Arkansas is into these pretty, colorful desserts, too!

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5

California: Unexpected Cheddar

Food, Cuisine, Finger food, Ingredient, Baked goods, Dish, Plate, Breakfast, Bread, Snack,
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The west coast is intrigued by TJ's unexpected cheddar cheese. It looks like a hard cheddar, but is a little bit more crumbly than most, and tastes a bit like an aged parm.

6

Colorado: Vegan Banana Bread

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No dairy, no problem. Banana puree keeps it nice and moist!

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7

Connecticut: Turkey Meatballs

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Meatball, Ingredient, Produce, Recipe, Fried food, Sweet and sour, Indian chinese cuisine,
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Connecticut is intrigued by TJ's turkey meatballs. When you're too busy to make your own, these really do come in clutch.

8

Delaware: Kung Pao Chicken

Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dish, Produce, Mixed nuts, Vegetable, Kung pao chicken, Peanut, Confectionery,
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This frozen aisle favorite is easier than take-out—just dump it in a skillet and let it all heat up.

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9

D.C.: Bamba

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These peanut butter puffs are traditionally an Israeli snack, and people were pumped when they found their way to Trader Joe's.

10

Florida: Key Lime Pie

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Custard tart, Baked goods, Custard pie, Dessert, Buko pie, Produce,
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It's only fitting that Floridians are curious about Trader Joe's take on the Key Lime Pie. It comes frozen, and is meant to defrost and serve.

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11

Georgia: Sweet Chili Sauce

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You can put this sauce over meatballs, in a stir-fry, or a burger for a sweet, spicy taste.

12

Hawaii: Macaron Varíes

Macaroon, Sweetness, Food, Pâtisserie, Dessert, Baking, Baked goods, Cuisine, Cake, Biscuit,
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As usual, TJ's version is way cheaper that what you'd pay elsewhere—in this case, at a fancy bakery.

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13

Idaho: Macaron Varíes

Macaroon, Sweetness, Food, Pâtisserie, Dessert, Baking, Baked goods, Cuisine, Cake, Biscuit,
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Idaho shoppers also have a sweet tooth, it seems.

14

Illinois: Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

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Seriously, if you haven't put this on eggs yet, you're missing out.

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15

Indiana: Sweet Chili Sauce

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Are you ready for this? TJ's Sweet Chili Sauce was the top searched item in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, AND Louisiana.

16

Maine: Turkey Meatballs

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Meatball, Ingredient, Produce, Recipe, Fried food, Sweet and sour, Indian chinese cuisine,
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Not sure what to do with these? Put em in pasta! Or a salad! Or a grain bowl! Or chop 'em up and add them into an omelette!

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17

Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan: Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Food, Ranch dressing, Aioli, Ingredient, Dip, Dish, Cuisine, Sour cream, Junk food, Cervelle de canut,
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We've got another streak here! It's the low-carb fix when you're craving an everything bagel, so it makes sense it's so popular.

18

Minnesota: Chocolate Lava Cakes

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Pudding, Chocolate cake, Dessert, Produce, Chocolate,
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Minnesota shoppers know a good dessert when they see one.

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19

Mississippi: Key Lime Pie

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Custard tart, Baked goods, Custard pie, Dessert, Buko pie, Produce,
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For a few bucks, your pie craving will be fixed.

20

Missouri: Sweet Chili Sauce

Bottle, Drink, Glass bottle, Ingredient, Sauces, Non-alcoholic beverage,
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Seriously, if you haven't tried this sauce yet, it's time...

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