British Highschoolers try Trader Joe's for the first time!

JOLLY

15 Mar 202414:12

Summary

TLDRThe transcript captures a group's reaction to various snacks from Trader Joe's, a popular American grocery store known for its unique and affordable products. The group samples items like milk chocolate covered pretzels, peanut butter cups, and jalapeno snacks, expressing surprise and delight at the flavors and textures. Despite some mixed reviews, the overall consensus is positive, highlighting the appeal of Trader Joe's diverse offerings and the potential for international expansion.

Takeaways

🛍️ Trader Joe's is a popular grocery store with a cult following for its own brand products.
🥜 The store offers a variety of peanut butter-based snacks, which are generally well-received despite some initial skepticism.
🍫 Milk chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels are a hit, with people finding them surprisingly delicious despite their appearance.
🍪 There's a consensus that the mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups are very enjoyable, although some prefer the larger versions.
🌰 Pecans are featured in the pralines, which are initially met with confusion about pronunciation but ultimately praised for their unique flavor.
🥠 The pecan pralines are compared to caramelized treats and are considered better than the 'dog ones' in a humorous aside.
🥨 An everything bagel-inspired snack with the same seasonings on crisps is tried, but it doesn't live up to expectations and is described as tasting like metal.
🌶️ Takis are compared to Trader Joe's spicy corn tortilla chips, with the latter being preferred for their more pronounced lime flavor.
🍪 Sandwich cookies with a peanut butter coating are likened to Oreos and receive high praise for their taste and satisfying size.
🍬 Dark chocolate covered marshmallows are enjoyed, despite initial reservations about dark chocolate being considered 'old people's chocolate'.
🌍 There's a general desire for Trader Joe's to expand to other countries, with the UK specifically mentioned as a place where it would be popular.

Q & A

What is Trader Joe's?
-Trader Joe's is a popular grocery store known for its own brand products, which has gained a cult following among its customers.
What is the first product mentioned in the script that the characters react to?
-The first product mentioned is milk chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels.
How do the characters initially perceive the milk chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels?
-Initially, the characters mistake the milk chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels for dog food due to their appearance.
What is the general consensus about the milk chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels after tasting?
-After tasting, the characters find the pretzels to be surprisingly good, even changing some minds about peanut butter.
What is the issue with the peanut butter cups?
-Some characters find the peanut butter cups to be too nutty and not to their liking, especially those who are not the biggest fans of peanuts.
What is unique about the pecan pralines?
-The pecan pralines are unique due to their caramelized flavor and the fact that they are a type of candy made with sugar, butter, and pecans.
How do the characters react to the bagel crisps?
-The characters find the bagel crisps to be underwhelming, with a too strong garlic flavor and a metallic taste.
What is the comparison made between Trader Joe's and other brands?
-The characters suggest that Trader Joe's seems to offer its own brand versions of many different snacks, and in some cases, they prefer these over the original brands.
What is the general opinion on the jalapeno snacks?
-The jalapeno snacks are considered to be light, crunchy, and not as spicy as expected, with a flavor that is likened to moreish.
What is the final verdict on the dark chocolate covered marshmallows?
-The dark chocolate covered marshmallows are enjoyed for their combination of chocolate and marshmallow flavors, despite initial skepticism about the dark chocolate.
How do the characters feel about Bamba snacks?
-The characters find Bamba snacks to be bland and lacking in flavor, comparing them to unseasoned wotsits and baby food.

Outlines

00:00

🍫 Trader Joe's Snack Adventure

The video script introduces Trader Joe's, a popular grocery store with a cult following for its own brand products. The participants taste various snacks including milk chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels, peanut butter cups, and mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups. They discuss the taste, texture, and their personal preferences, with some expressing surprise at how much they enjoy the snacks, despite initial skepticism. The conversation also touches on potential allergies and the prevalence of peanut butter in American snacks.

05:02

🥯 Everything Bagel Crisps and Spicy Takis

In this segment, the participants try Everything Bagel Crisps, which are flavored with various seasonings typically found on bagels. They find the crisps underwhelming and overly garlicky, comparing them unfavorably to actual bagels. They then move on to spicy Takis, which they find to be too spicy for their liking, but still enjoyable. The group discusses the differences between Trader Joe's versions of snacks and the original brands, as well as the appeal of the store's trading practices.

10:02

🌶 Jalapeno Puffs and Bamba Snacks

The participants taste jalapeno puffs, which are not as spicy as expected, and Bamba, a popular international snack made of peanuts and corn. They find the jalapeno puffs to be light and enjoyable, despite the lack of heat, and compare them to Cheetos. Bamba, on the other hand, is described as bland and flavorless, leading to a discussion about the potential for Trader Joe's to expand internationally and the appeal of their budget-friendly snacks.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's is a popular American grocery store chain known for its unique and affordable products, often under its own brand. In the video, the participants are trying various snacks from Trader Joe's, showcasing the store's variety and cult-like following among its customers. The term is central to the video's theme as it sets the context for the product tasting and reviews.

💡Cult following

A cult following refers to a group of people who are extremely loyal and enthusiastic about a particular product, brand, or entity. In the context of the video, Trader Joe's has a cult following due to its exclusive and affordable items, which are highly appreciated by its customers, leading to a strong and dedicated fan base.

💡Peanut butter

Peanut butter is a spread made from ground peanuts, often used as a topping for various foods or as an ingredient in recipes. In the video, peanut butter is a recurring theme as it is featured in multiple snacks from Trader Joe's, such as peanut butter pretzels and peanut butter cups, highlighting the American love for this ingredient.

💡Product review

A product review is an evaluation or critique of a product, typically based on personal experience or testing. In the video, the participants are conducting a product review by tasting and commenting on various snacks from Trader Joe's, sharing their opinions on taste, texture, and overall enjoyment.

💡Food allergies

Food allergies are adverse reactions to specific foods, which can range from mild symptoms to severe, life-threatening conditions. In the video, the mention of peanut allergies is a cautionary note about the potential risks of consuming products containing peanuts, which is a common allergen.

💡Tasting

Tasting refers to the act of eating a small amount of food to sample its flavor. In the video, tasting is the primary activity as the participants try various snacks from Trader Joe's and provide their feedback on each item, which is essential for the product review segment.

💡Snacks

Snacks are small, light food items typically consumed between meals. In the video, snacks are the main focus as the participants taste test a variety of them from Trader Joe's, including both sweet and savory options, showcasing the diversity of snack foods available.

💡Flavor profile

A flavor profile refers to the specific combination of tastes and aromas that characterize a particular food or drink. In the video, the participants discuss the flavor profiles of the Trader Joe's snacks, noting aspects like spiciness, sweetness, and nuttiness, which contribute to their overall impressions of the products.

💡Allergy-friendly

Allergy-friendly refers to products that are safe for consumption by individuals with food allergies, typically by avoiding common allergens. In the context of the video, the mention of allergy-friendliness would be relevant when discussing the suitability of snacks for those with allergies, such as peanut allergies.

💡Budget-friendly

Budget-friendly describes products or services that are affordable and cost-effective without compromising on quality. In the video, the participants imply that Trader Joe's offers budget-friendly options by expressing surprise at the affordability and quality of the snacks, suggesting that the store provides good value for money.

💡International appeal

International appeal refers to the ability of a product, brand, or entity to attract interest and customers from various countries around the world. In the video, the participants discuss the potential for Trader Joe's to expand its international presence, indicating that the store and its products have international appeal.

Highlights

Trader Joe's is a popular grocery store with a cult following for their own brand products.

The store offers unique snacks like milk chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels, which are initially mistaken for dog food but prove to be surprisingly delicious.

The phrase 'to die for' is used to express extreme admiration for the taste of certain snacks.

There's a humorous recurring theme of comparing Trader Joe's snacks to dog food in appearance and smell.

Some individuals have changed their minds about liking peanut butter after trying Trader Joe's products.

The snack review includes a variety of opinions, from those who find the snacks amazing to those who dislike the taste or texture.

Pecan pralines are described as having a unique, caramelized flavor that is surprisingly enjoyable.

The term 'pralines' is a source of confusion among the reviewers, leading to a playful discussion on pronunciation.

The snack review touches on the American love for peanut butter and the prevalence of nut-based snacks.

Bagel chips are introduced as a snack that combines the flavors of an everything bagel into a chip form, leading to mixed reviews.

The review includes a comparison of Trader Joe's snacks to well-known brands like Takis and Oreos, with some products being favored over the originals.

The reviewers discuss the concept of 'Jalapeno' snacks, which are not as spicy as expected and lead to a debate on the correct pronunciation of 'jalapeno'.

Dark chocolate covered marshmallows are described as a combination of two classic flavors, with a playful debate on the appeal of dark chocolate.

Bamba, a popular international snack, is introduced and compared to other snacks like wotsits, but is found to be bland in comparison.

The review ends with a suggestion that Trader Joe's should expand internationally to share their unique snacks with a wider audience.