News Trader Joe's Just Released a Popcorn That Hits All the Flavor Profiles A snack that's salty, sweet, spicy, smoky and tangy? Sign us up. By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 4, 2020 Reviewed by Dietitian Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Instagram Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian and nutrition editor. She studied at the University of Vermont, where she completed her undergraduate studies in nutrition, food science and dietetics, and attended the dietetic internship program at Massachusetts General Hospital to become a registered dietitian. She went on to earn a master's degree in nutrition communication from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She was a nutrition editor at EatingWell for eight years. Prior to EatingWell, Lisa worked as a research dietitian at Griffin Hospital in Connecticut and also taught cooking and nutrition classes. She was a featured speaker at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in 2017. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Lisa Valente We can always count on Trader Joe's to keep our snack drawers full. From dill pickle hummus to Everything But the Bagel Nuts, Trader Joe's is constantly coming out with new and exciting flavors that keep us going back to the store. Their latest addition to the snack aisle: Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn. Trader Joe's Instagram fan account @TraderJoesAficionado shared pictures of the new, multi-flavored popcorn and we just had to try it out for ourselves. According to the package, the Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn is supposed to hit five major flavor profiles: tangy, sweet, salty, spicy and smoky. Lisa Valente EatingWell's senior digital nutrition editor Lisa Valente tested out the popcorn to see if the flavors melded together. "The popcorn tastes like salt and vinegar chips and BBQ chips made a popcorn baby, with a touch of heat," she says. And for Valente, who's not a fan of spicy foods, the popcorn managed to have "just a little bit of a kick," which comes from the cayenne pepper, but isn't too overpowering. If you're a popcorn fan or love flavored chips, this snack is definitely worth picking up on your next TJ's run. It's bold in flavor, and pretty healthy. Each 3-cup serving has just 160 calories, 10 grams of fat (0.5 grams of saturated fat), 260 milligrams of sodium, 17 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein and just 1 gram of sugar. This popcorn can help make your snack breaks a little more interesting while also still delivering a satisfying treat. Popcorn is an affordable snack that can also be good for weight loss. Next time you're at Trader Joe's consider adding this snack to your cart. 50 Ideas for Using Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit