Trader Joe's Aglio Olio Seasoning Blend Becomes Viral Sensation

Trader Joe's has a new viral product flying off the shelves: the Aglio Olio Seasoning Blend. The $2.49 spice mix, inspired by the classic Italian dish of spaghetti with garlic and oil, is being snapped up by shoppers who praise its intense flavor and wide-ranging applicability.

The blend is described as garlicky and spicy, featuring minced garlic, parsley, red bell pepper, red chili pepper, safflower oil, and sea salt flakes. Its simplicity and robust flavor profile have led customers to declare it a "god tier" seasoning, with many purchasing it in bulk.

Fans have taken to social media platforms like Reddit and TikTok to share their enthusiasm. Users on Reddit have called the seasoning "10/10 must buy" and "one of my top three TJ’s seasonings of all time." One TikTokker featured the blend in a "products I swear by" video, with commenters echoing the sentiment, with one user stating, "I’m addicted to the aglio olio. I bought like 10 and started handing them out to friends."

The seasoning's versatility is frequently highlighted. Customers report using it on a variety of dishes, including pasta, orzo, rice, pizza, flatbreads, scrambled eggs, salads, and sandwich spreads. Some have even mixed the seasoning with olive oil to create a bread dip.

For those seeking additional heat, some users suggest adding extra red pepper flakes. The base blend itself is said to evoke the taste of gourmet garlic bread straight from the oven. Other suggested uses include sprinkling it on vegetable soup, buttery popcorn, or caprese salad.

This Aglio Olio blend joins other successful Trader Joe's seasonings, such as the "Everything But the Bagel" seasoning and the Coffee and Garlic BBQ Rub, further cementing the grocery chain's reputation for developing popular, trend-worthy products.