SPOTTED ON SHELVES (TRADER JOE’S EDITION) – 9/14/2018

Here are some new Trader Joe’s products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Trader Joe s Carrot Cake Spread

Trader Joe’s Carrot Cake Spread

Trader Joe s Candy Corn Popcorn

Trader Joe’s Candy Corn Popcorn

Trader Joe s Vermont Ghosted Maple Syrup

Trader Joe’s Vermont Ghosted Maple Syrup

Trader Joe s Chocolate Salted Caramel Mug Mix

Trader Joe’s Chocolate Salted Caramel Mug Mix

Trader Joe s Vanilla Bean Infused Vermont Maple Syrup

Trader Joe’s Vanilla Bean Infused Vermont Maple Syrup

Trader Joe s Caramel Apple Flavored Granola

Trader Joe’s Caramel Apple Flavored Granola

Trader Joe s Spiced Pumpkin Madeleine Cookies

Trader Joe’s Spiced Pumpkin Madeleine Cookies

Trader Joe s To The Power of Seven Green Organic Juice Blend

Trader Joe’s To The Power of Seven Green Organic Juice Blend

Trader Joe s Yellow Curry Chopped Salad

Trader Joe’s Yellow Curry Chopped Salad

(Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Taco Bell Chipotle Triple Double Crunchwrap

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Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our review.

Taco Bell has brought back its Triple Double Crunchwrap and has also introduced the Chipotle Triple Double Crunchwrap. Below, in block quotes, is the slightly long-winded Taco Bell-ese used to describe the latest menu item on the chain’s website. But instead of reading all that, I’ve provided translations of every major section.

TAKE YOUR SEAT; CLASS IS IN SESSION.

No… there won’t be a pop quiz at the end.

Today we are discussing the Chipotle pepper. Yes, that’s right, just like that found in the name of Taco Bell’s new Chipotle Triple Double Crunchwrap. But please, don’t jump ahead, as we will focus on that later. Now the Chipotle pepper falls within the species Capsicum annuum, and like many other peppers found in this peppy group, when added as an ingredient to other foods, can provide quite a desirable kick. The Chipotle is unique however, as it isn’t just spicy. It also has a bold smoky flavor, unlike any other pepper… or is it really?

Translation: We added the flavor and spiciness of the chipotle to our Triple Double Crunchwrap.

It turns out… our friend, the Chipotle, has a dirty little secret. It’s actually a Jalapeño pepper in disguise. It’s true. Go ahead, look it up if you have to. It turns out… if you take a Jalapeño, and smoke it to perfection, you end up with what is commonly referred to as the Chipotle. Now if you were then to create a creamy sauce out of this fine, smoky pepper and add in two layers of seasoned beef, two layers of nacho cheese sauce, two layers of crunchy tostada shells with lettuce, diced tomatoes and reduced-fat sour cream all wrapped it all up in a flour tortilla that’s then grilled… you get the all new Chipotle Triple Double Crunchwrap.

Translation: A chipotle is a smoked jalapeno and we turned it into a creamy sauce to include with the two layers of beef, two layers of nacho cheese sauce, two tostada shells, lettuce, tomatoes, and reduced fat sour cream, all of which is wrapped in a flour tortilla.

It’s meaty, it’s cheesy, it’s crunchy… and with that remarkable Creamy Chipotle sauce, it’s exactly what the teacher ordered (for lunch) and… exactly what you need to “study” after class. Which brings us to your homework assignment. Drop by your local participating Taco Bell® location and pick up one of these Chipotle Triple Double Crunchwrap®s for yourself. Want extra credit? Take a friend and get them one too. You will have to act fast though, as it will only be available for a limited time.

That concludes our lesson for the day… There’s the Bell… Class dismissed.

Translation: It’s available for a limited time at participating locations.

The Chipotle Triple Double Crunchwrap has 770 calories, 38 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 gram of trans fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 1650 milligrams of sodium, 86 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, and 8 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Taco Bell.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Jello Play Edible Mud, Sand, Grass, and Ocean

Jello Play Edible Mud and Edible Sand

Jello Play Edible Mud and Edible Sand

Jello Play Edible Grass and Edible Ocean

Jello Play Edible Grass and Edible Ocean

(Spotted by Sarah D at Dillons.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 9/14/2018

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Banquet Cheesburger and Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Banquet Cheesburger and Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

Jim Bean Guajillo Chili  Lime Boneless Breaded Chicken Wyngz with Bourbon Cola Sauce

Jim Bean Guajillo Chili & Lime Boneless Breaded Chicken Wyngz with Bourbon Cola Sauce

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Dip It by Pilar Bacon Cream Cheese Dip

Dip It by Pilar Bacon Cream Cheese Dip

Dip It by Pilar Spinach  Water Chesnut Cream Cheese Dip

Dip It by Pilar Spinach & Water Chesnut Cream Cheese Dip

Dip It by Pilar Zesty Avocado Cream Cheese Dip

Dip It by Pilar Zesty Avocado Cream Cheese Dip

Dip It by Pilar Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip

Dip It by Pilar Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip

Dip It by Pilar Cilantro Greek Yogurt Dip

Dip It by Pilar Cilantro Greek Yogurt Dip

Dip It by Pilar Chipotle Greek Yogurt Dip

Dip It by Pilar Chipotle Greek Yogurt Dip

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

H E B Central Market Zesty Avocado Lime Tortilla Chips

H-E-B Central Market Zesty Avocado Lime Tortilla Chips

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Pasta Gourmet Kids Dinosaur Park Pasta

Pasta Gourmet Kids Dinosaur Park Pasta

a(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Simply Balanced Smoked Turkey  Cheddar Cheese Lunch Kit

Simply Balanced Smoked Turkey & Cheddar Cheese Lunch Kit

Simply Balanced Uncured Ham  Cheddar Cheese Lunch Kit

Simply Balanced Uncured Ham & Cheddar Cheese Lunch Kit

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Lotus Foods Rice Ramen Noodle Soup  Red Miso Tom Yum and Masala Curry

Lotus Foods Rice Ramen Noodle Soup (Red Miso, Tom Yum, and Masala Curry)

(Spotted by Jarred at Whole Foods.)

Archer Farms Cranberry Pistachio and Almond Mini Biscotti

Archer Farms Cranberry Pistachio and Almond Mini Biscotti

Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Pecan and Chocolate Hazelnut Mini Biscotti

Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Pecan and Chocolate Hazelnut Mini Biscotti

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

ANNOUNCEMENT: September 2018 Mystery Box Winner

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