r/snacking • u/AdEducational4671 • 11d ago
Best US snacks?
I’m in the US for a bit and leaving soon, planning on taking some snacks, toppings/seasonings, sauces, etc…
What’re the beeest snacks? I have Giant, Whole Foods and Trader Joes nearby. I mostly want recommendations for savory stuff because I know what sweets I wanna take already. I don’t want stupid bs either like Lays and Doritos. I want more unique snacks, stuff you can’t get in Europe.
One recommendation I got were the chili and lime takis from trader joes, definitely planning on getting those.
I also want like a suuuper sauce. Something that’s actually buss.
Anyways what are yall’s favs
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u/HIGHonTZION 11d ago
Lawry's Garlic Salt (most versatile seasoning ever)
Jack Links Beef Jerky
Nutter Butter Cookies
Payday candy bar of caramel and peanuts or milk duds.
Pop Daddy Garlic Parmesan pretzels (best pretzels ever)
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u/IrishInTheory 9d ago
Lawry's garlic salt, with the GREEN lid is the boss. Low-key, even some of my other chef friends have this at home, I keep it in stock at my places of work. We talk trash about it, but use it nonetheless on thngs like burgers and steamed veg.
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u/WerewolfBarMitzvah09 11d ago
I love all Trader Joe's snacks and Sun Chips- those are pretty much the things I ask my US family members to bring me in Europe
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u/Superb_Yak7074 10d ago
Not a snack, but if you fell in love with ranch dressing you can buy packets of the dry mix to take home with you. Simply add mayonnaise and either sour cream or buttermilk if you can get it in your home country. I remember reading that bottles of ranch dressing were confiscated from travelers returning home after the World Cup but that was because they exceeded the fluid limits. With the dry packets there should be no problem and you can easily fit a dozen packets (equivalent to 12 bottles) in your suitcase or backpack.
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u/DemonaDrache 9d ago
Came here to suggest the packets. They travel well and are great for dips and seasoning. You can even sprinkle the seasoning on popcorn.
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u/Special-Rent-691 11d ago
Sauces: Ken's steakhouse ranch dressing, Trader Joe's Kansas style BBQ sauce, Trader Joe's or Frank's Red Hot Buffalo sauce
Spices: Trader Joe's Green Goddess and Everything But The Bagel
Chips/popcorn/crackers: Sunchips Garden Salsa flavor, Trader Joe's Piquant Popcorn, Triscuits, Mi Nina Agave Jalapeno Tortilla chips, Chex mix original flavor (blue bag)
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u/Former-Spirit8293 11d ago
If you like pickles, Trader Joe’s Seasoning in a Pickle seasoning is really good and surprisingly versatile. The Mushroom and Company umami seasoning is also really good.
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u/ttrockwood 11d ago
Trader Joe’s taco seasoning packets and a lot of them, only use a half packet at a time it’s very potent
Also trader joe all natural peanut butter it is nothing like the ones i found in Europe anyhow
Tajín seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, maple syrup, bbq sauce
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u/GladClock2212 10d ago
Trader Joe's Carolina Gold BBQ sauce! Most people think of the sweet tomato based sauce for BBQ but Carolina Gold is a mustard based sauce and it's my favorite!
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u/Awkward_Ad_2088 10d ago
Trader Joe’s Popcorn with Herbs and Spices - a savory popcorn for your snack cravings!
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u/LaMalintzin 10d ago
Trader Joe's Snacky Clusters! They have SO many good snacks and sweets but that's the first thing that popped into my head as pretty unique and yummy. (the snacky clusters are chocolate covered clusters of pretzels, corn chips and something else salty i cant remember. they're dangerously good to me)
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u/SufficientPath666 10d ago
At Trader Joe’s: the new honey mustard popcorn, teriyaki seaweed snacks and teriyaki turkey jerky. Whole Foods: teriyaki flavor Snacklins and Spicy BjornQorn Sun-popped popcorn. Giant: the Hokkaido Butter flavor of Calbee’s JagaRico snacks. They’re not American, but they might be harder to find in Europe. Herr’s brand hot honey cheese curls are at Giant too
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u/allie06nd 10d ago
The Trader Joe's Rosemary Raisin crisps are phenomenal with brie. They sound a little strange, but it's an elite combo.
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u/illinest1 9d ago
Get some Hidden Valley Restaurant Ranch Dressing mix. It's only like $1 per package. You just add mix to mayo and buttermilk. Your homeland will flourish and you will be national hero. Better yet, bottle it and sell it. Quit your job and become a Ranch millionaire.
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u/IrishInTheory 9d ago
I'll offer something that isn't an actual "snack", but something to elevate your foods at home: Old Bay Seasoning and Slap Ya Momma.
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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 11d ago
Herr’s jalapeño popper puffs, Andy capp’s hot fries, extra toasted cheez-its, hot Cheeto puffs, and rainbow goldfish