Trader Joe’s releases list of most popular products

Trader Joe’s releases list of most popular products

If you were to spend the rest of your life on a deserted island, which nine grocery products would you take with you? More specifically, which nine products from Trader Joe’s would you wake with you?

That’s exactly what the cult favorite grocery store asked in its annual ranking of top products. This, Trader Joe’s said it added twist by retiring five products that have won in the rankings multiple times, making room for more items. The “retired Items” now in the Product Hall of Fame include Mandarin Orange Chicken, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets, Unexpected Cheddar, and Soy Chorizo.

Here’s what they found and, if you want to shop yourself, you can visit Trader Joe’s in Birmingham and Huntsville and – if some people get their way – maybe Mobile in the future.

Overall No. 1- Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips

Runners up: TJ’s Hashbrowns, Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings, Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Blend, 4 Chocolate Croissants.

Beverage No. 1 – Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice Beverage

Runners up: Triple Ginger Brew, Sparkling Peach Black Tea with Peach Juice, Sparkling Cranberry and Ginger Beverage and Non-Dairy Brown Sugar Oat Creamer.

Cheese No . 1 – Cheddar with Caramelized Onions

Runners up: Syrah Soaked Toscano, Baked Lemon Ricotta, Blueberry and Vanilla Chevre and Brie.

Entrée No. 1 – Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice

Runners up: Chicken Tikka Masala, Kung Pao Chicken, Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese and BBW Teriyaki Chicken.

Household No. 1 – Scented candles

Runners up: Daily Facial Sunscreen, Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream, Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo & Conditioner, Shea Butterand Coconut Oil Hair Mask.

Produce No. 1 – Bananas

Runners up: Teeny Tiny Avocados, Honeycrisp Apples, Brussel Sprouts, Organic Carrots of Many Colors

Snack No. 1 – Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips

Runners up: Organic Elote Corn Chip Dippers, Organic Corn Chip Dippers, World’s Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs and Crunchy Curls

Sweet/Dessert No. 1- Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones

Runners up: Danish Kringle, Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches, Chocolate Lava Cakes and Brookie.

Vegan/Vegetarian No. 1 – Kale and Cashew Pesto

Runners up: Vegetable Fried Rice, Beefless Bulgogi, Palak Paneer and Cauliflower Gnocchi.