{"id":18581,"date":"2015-06-03T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=18581"},"modified":"2021-01-03T21:23:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T07:23:52","slug":"review-trader-joes-sour-gummies-ts-js","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2015\/06\/03\/review-trader-joes-sour-gummies-ts-js\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Trader Joe\u2019s Sour Gummies Ts & Js"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

I just wanted to go to K-Mart. That\u2019s all. So I took the shortcut through Madison Square Park, where I stopped to admire the <\/a>horizontal mirrors. <\/p>\n

This is where something went wrong. <\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know what it was. I didn\u2019t wave my arms, ruffle a squirrel, toss a hot dog cart. Nothing that would otherwise incite Karmic wrath. So did I expect to suddenly be running from a vehement Great Horned Owl while being stared down by a group of early mothers who might\u2019ve just left the casting call for NBC\u2019s next Crime Drama? <\/p>\n

No.<\/p>\n

But there are good days and there are days when you are chased by a talon-wielding species of bird with a vast wingspan. Thankfully, we are not weaklings. We power forward, trudge onward, seek counsel in the Magic 8 Ball we kept from 3rd Grade. Sugar helps in the recovery.<\/p>\n

And Trader Joe\u2019s is helping in that recovery by expanding their gummy landscape, coming in with excellent prices and a limited alphabet with their new Sour Gummies. Indeed, if your name is T.J. or J.T., count yourself among the lucky ones: you can now transcribe love notes to your significant other whose name is T.J.\/J.T.:<\/p>\n

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

Softer than Sour Patch yet chewier than a lump of Jell-o, these all-natural gummies prove to have a semi-chewy, gumdrop-like squish. They require very little exercise from your jaw, yet are still firm enough to hold together, so I\u2019m 92.7% confident Yoshi could\u2019ve use these as weapons to defeat the Slime Drops in Super Mario World 2.<\/p>\n

The outside coating reminds me markedly of Sour Patch Kids, having only a subtle sour pop before going forth into the sweet flavor. Seekers of taste-bud-dissolving, Warhead-like sour pain will be at a loss as the coating of sour sprinkles contributes more of a granular texture than actual mouth-puckering sourness. <\/p>\n

However, this lack of self-sabotaging sourness only allows the all-natural citrus flavors to stand out. Here\u2019s the play-by-play for each flavor:<\/p>\n

Key Lime<\/b> – This one has a fine juicy tartness. It reminds me of the lost-but-not-forgotten Lime Skittle: tangy and juicy on its own, no bitter, dishwashing detergent notes in sight, much like a true Key Lime candy from Key West. Ernest Hemingway and his six-toed cats would be proud.<\/p>\n

Lemon<\/b> – Zesty, tangy, and zippy as a Spanish bull. There\u2019s both a juicy quality and a citrus tartness that I thoroughly appreciate. It\u2019s like a lemon Starburst, only a hint milder. Combined with the lime, the two taste like Lemon-Lime Gatorade. Mmmm\u2026electrolyte-enhanced beverage\u2026<\/p>\n

Grapefruit<\/b> – I was equally excited as I was disheartened by this flavor. While I looked for the tart-bitter-juicy-sweet notes of a grapefruit, I only found a vague \u201cFruit Juice\u201d quality. Indeed, it tastes like a Juicy Juice box with a bit of a berry note. Perhaps it\u2019s from the black currant coloring? It\u2019s not bad by any means, but not exactly grapefruit.<\/p>\n

Tangerine<\/b> – This one eschews the sour, bitter depth of the tangerine peel, and goes straight for the juice. It has a sugary, one-note citrus quality that reminds me of Orange Hi-C, which I used to chug in abundance at the Free Refill soda machine at Taco Bell, so it\u2019s not so much \u201ctangerine\u201d as just \u201corange.\u201d It\u2019s simple and I love it. <\/p>\n

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

There are no crazed-eyed, kid-shaped gummies here. No wild tangles of hair or neon blue raspberry flavors. There are just these little alphabet letters. They make for good chewing. Think of them more as the all-natural, slightly softer Sour Patches of the gummy world. While the grapefruit ended up being a bit of a Snooze Fest, the rest of the flavors have solid citrus flavors and combine with one another excellently. The lemon tastes like lemon. The lime tastes like lime. The snozzberry\u2026wait, there\u2019s still no snozzberry? <\/p>\n

Good job, Trader Joe\u2019s. Until we meet again, I shall be searching for the snozzberry. Hopefully, I won\u2019t run into any Great Horned Owls along the way.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 17 pieces – 150 calories, 0 calories from fat, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 25 milligrams of sodium, 37 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 22 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein..)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Trader Joe\u2019s Sour Gummies Ts & Js
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $1.99
\nSize:<\/b> 7 oz. bag
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Trader Joe’s
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Tangy. Soft and chewy. Doesn\u2019t result in jaw surgery. Lime doesn\u2019t taste like dishwashing detergent. Lemon is like a Starburst. Tangerine is like Hi-C. Free refills at Taco Bell. Super Mario World 2.
\nCons:<\/b> Grapefruit doesn\u2019t taste like grapefruit. Doesn\u2019t satisfy Warhead-level sour cravings. No snozzberry flavor. Talon-wielding birds of prey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I just wanted to go to K-Mart. That\u2019s all. So I took the shortcut through Madison Square Park, where I stopped to admire the horizontal mirrors. This is where something went wrong. I don\u2019t know what it was. I didn\u2019t wave my arms, ruffle a squirrel, toss a hot dog cart. 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