12 Trader Joe's Seasoning Blends, Ranked

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1. Cheesy Seasoning Blend: Artificial cheese ruins dishes.

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2. Ketchup Flavored Sprinkle: Overly sweet and synthetic.

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3. Pizza Sprinkle: Lacks true pizza flavor.

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4. Ranch Seasoning Blend: Surprisingly sweet and artificial.

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5. 21 Seasoning Salute: Too many flavors, lacks focus.

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6. Everything But The Elote: Artificial cheese overpowers.

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7. Italian Style Soffritto: Chunky, bitter, not Italian.

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8. Smoky & Hot Chile Powder: Basic, blends well with other spices.

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9. Salmon Rub Seasoning: Overly sweet, better for smoking.

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10. Cuban Style Citrusy Garlic: Artificial citrus overwhelms.

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11. Onion Salt: Complex, salty, great for marinades.

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12. Sriracha Sprinkle: Average, adds heat without moisture.

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