Trader Joe's Cranberry Ginger Chutney tastes like a chunky-style apple cider vinegar beverage. I can see what they were going for but I'm not fond of the execution. It's way too vinegary for me. We both love Indian food and Indian spices in general, but this? Sonia was way more positive than I was, but I don't think either of us would buy it again.
The cranberry and ginger aspects work quite well. There are nearly whole cranberries in certain bites. The raw ginger and tart cran flavors offset the sweetness and there's just a whisper of bite from the cayenne. It's that sour acidity from the vinegar that throws me off.
It'll be just the two of us tomorrow. I don't know who I pity more: those of you who will be completely alone on Thanksgiving Day or those of you who have more than a handful of relatives to tolerate, LOL. Either way, we'll be with you in spirit. Thanks for reading and have a happy Thanksgiving!
Sonia's score: 6.5 out of 10.
Nathan's score: 5 out of 10.
Nathan's score: 5 out of 10.
happy thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYou too! Happy Thanksgiving :)
DeleteI actually really enjoyed this, so I'm surprised neither of you cared for it.
ReplyDeleteYeah. Tried it on Thanksgiving Day with turkey and stuffing. Totally ruined every bite we applied it to. If anything, I'd downgrade my score even further.
DeleteI definitely like cranberry sauce better, but I kind of liked this as something different to add to sandwiches and wraps. I'm picky overall, so maybe I'm just weird in my favorability towards it.
DeleteI'm sure there are others out there who like it. Each to his/her own. We appreciate you sharing your opinion.
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