What's the difference between cheap eggs and expensive eggs?

Due to the superior diet of pasture-raised chickens, the eggs they produce are known to have better flavor and substantially greater nutritional value , including more vitamin D, vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.

Are Trader Joe's eggs fertilized?

What Are Fertile Eggs? Trader Joe's describes their fertile eggs as ones that were “laid by hens in contact with roosters.” That doesn't necessarily mean every egg in the carton can hatch. Of the dozen that were incubated in the TikTok, only four yielded chicks.

Why is Trader Joe's produce cheaper?

Turns out there's actually merit to the "trader" element of Trader Joe's, which, according to its website, deals directly with manufacturers and growers, and cuts out the brokers and distributors , contributing to its lower-seeming prices.

Why are eggs so cheap now?

“ As spring comes in, and as early summer comes in, hens lay more eggs, and then that leads to kind of there is this ,” Bellemare said. “There's this increase in the supply of available eggs on the market, which also puts downward pressure on the price of eggs.”

The 6 Baking Supplies I Only Get at Trader Joe’s (2024)

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Katie Leaird

Katie LeairdContributor

Katie Leaird is a recipe developer and food writer who has worked at America's Test Kitchen and restaurants throughout the US and Italy. She holds a pastry degree from Tante Marie’s Cooking School, a culinary degree from the International Culinary Center, and an Italian culinary degree from ALMA La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana in Parma, Italy. Her work can be seen in Cook’s Country (magazine and television show), America’s Test Kitchen Kids cookbooks, Serious Eats, Hannaford’s fresh magazine, and Kitchn. Katie lives on Martha's Vineyard with her toddler and her dog named Bucatini.

published Sep 25, 2021

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1. Freeze-Dried Berries, $3.99 for 1.2 ounces

These are the best for adding flavor and color to buttercream. Incorporating fresh fruit in frosting can cause the texture to become watery or runny before getting a robust berry flavor, while jam can make an already sugar-packed icing way too sweet. I’ve found the best way to make berry frosting is to give freeze-dried fruit a whirl in the food processor, then beat the pulverized dried berries in with the butter and sugar.

2. Nuts

I really go overboard in the nut section. They’re just so affordable here! On my list: Raw Slivered Almonds ($3.49 for 8 ounces), Raw Pecan Pieces ($4.99 for 8 ounces), Raw Pistachio Nutmeats ($5.99 for 8 ounces), Roasted Unsalted Peanuts ($2.99 per pound), Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces ($4.99 per pound), and Pine Nuts ($9.99 for 8ounces). The quality is awesome and the price is about half what I would pay at a mainstream grocery store. I buy half a dozen bags each time I go to Trader Joe’s and store them in my freezer until I need them.

3. Chocolate

I love the 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Chips ($2.49 for 10 ounces). They’re the base for my triple chocolate cookies and many other of my favorite baking recipes. The Pound Plus ($4.99 for 500 grams) giant chocolate bars (which come in both dark and milk varieties) are perfect for making chocolate shavings and curls for cake decorating. I also recently started buying Completely Cacao Chips ($2.99 for a 6.34-ounce bag). These chips are organic and great for recipes that call for unsweetened chocolate; no need to chop up a bar of “baking chocolate.”

4. Lemon Curd, $2.99 for 10.5 ounces

While I love to make as many things from scratch as possible, homemade is not always the best solution when trying to operate a business. Sometimes, there’s a better, cheaper product out there that can save you time and headaches. For me, that’s lemon curd. This magic little jar of curd does the trick for lemon cake and cupcake fillings.

5. Butter, $2.99 per pound

For a (non-vegan, non-Paleo) baker, butter is the backbone of the kitchen. Specifically, having a stockpile of unsalted butter on hand is a must. I purchased 12 pounds of Trader Joe’s butter on my last run because the price and quality are hard to beat; I just keep it in my freezer and use it as needed.

6. Whipping Cream, $1.39 for 8 ounces

This might be my favorite Trader Joe’s product of all. While a staple in other countries (at least in Europe), shelf-stable cream is remarkably hard to find in the United States. I love having a robust stock in my pantry for making ganache, pie fillings, whipped cream topping, mousse, cream biscuits, sauces (both sweet and savory), homemade ice cream … I could go on. But, instead, I think I’ll change gears and book a ferry for my next Trader Joe’s stock-up expedition.

What are the baking supplies you only get at Trader Joe’s? Tell us in the comments below!

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