Sriracha

Trader Joe’s version of this iconic sauce lacks spiciness and leans heavily on sweetness, which throws off the expected flavor balance.

Frozen Pie Crust

Trader Joe's frozen pie crust yields crumbly and structurally unsound results. It also tends to cause a soggy bottom, which is never a good thing in a baked good.

Organic Mayonnaise

Some feel that Trader Joe's organic mayo is too sour, while others have complained about the spread's emulsion separating, causing it to turn to a clumpy mess.

Chocolate Hummus

TJ’s got creative with this product that includes chickpeas, tahini, and cocoa. The dip is smooth but lacks the sweetness of a dessert dip and has limited pairings.

Beef Pho

According to the food blog “What’s Good at Trader Joe’s?” the pho at TJ’s is "bland." However, it does have a hint of the fennel taste that is signature to the soup.