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I don’t know if these are a new item at Trader Joes’s or my store (NYC) just started to carry them. But after trying them once; there is now another item that I’ve “discovered”, which is now on two lists.
1) Must Buy 2) “Dangerously Addictive”
Once I start eating these tasty crunchy sesame morsels, its hard to put them down; Seriously I have to hide the bag from myself, lest a one pound bag mysteriously get emptied muy rapido.
I don’t know if I’d go so far as to call this a “recipe” but here is a great flavor combo: A Sesame Stick or two with a bite of your favorite TJ chocolate (mine, dark of course). Result is one outstandingly tasty treat; salty, sweet…. tastes like a chocolate covered pretzel?
Even more dangerous this way. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Or just dip some into your favorite dip. I think they go good with Hummus.
Trader Joe’s Sesame Sticks $$2.99, 1 pound bag; pretty good deal. “All natural, no preservatives”
Have you tried these? What do you think?
Trader Joe’s Rants & Raves (mostly raves, a few rants) 
Apr 27, 2011 @ 22:29:50
I love the SESAME STICKS!!! Healthy snack.
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Dec 05, 2014 @ 14:24:45
2700 calories a bag!!
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Mar 25, 2012 @ 14:30:01
I bought a bag today and found them greasy and salty. Would never buy them again. They left a residue of grease on my fingers, yuck !
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Feb 01, 2014 @ 19:05:44
apparently we have one of these “healthy” people that doesn’t eat anything greasy o-o Everything tasty has grease on it, even fried salad, deal with it…
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Mar 01, 2013 @ 14:06:13
Thanks for the linkback Rose. News: I went looking for TJ’s Sesame Sticks the other day, and oh so typical, did not see them on the shelf. Nor did I even see the sign for them. I’ve found in the past this may mean its now a ‘discontinued product’ which happens all the bloody time at Trader Joe’s. I’ll ask the Manager what’s up with this product. I’ve also used them like you suggest, as “croutons”.
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Mar 12, 2013 @ 00:13:41
Wish they still carried the HONEY Sesame Sticks. THOSE ARE AWESOME!
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Mar 27, 2013 @ 19:10:38
I think the TJ sesame sticks are tasty, but waaaaaaayyyyyy too salty for me. I love my salt and am never stingy with it, but these sticks are overly salty. I’m done after having a few! So, if TJ wants feedback, please cut down the salt amount. Have had sesame sticks from another store, tasted great, no too salty issues.
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Apr 08, 2013 @ 10:20:41
I’m cutting down on salt too these days, and while I love these, i stopped buying them every time I walked into TJ’s. Better snacks that I’m now stocking at all times are, unsalted nuts and dried fruits. So now I stock up on roasted unsalted sunflower seeds, unsalted almonds, and organic raisins at TJs. All heathy snacks to keep around the house.
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May 27, 2013 @ 08:20:10
The sesame snacks are great, are they gluten free?
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Jun 19, 2013 @ 12:52:02
Hi Nelcine, I will check but don’t think it’s gluten free product. Thanks for posting!
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Sep 21, 2015 @ 16:33:18
Not GF.
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Jul 10, 2013 @ 23:24:45
These snacks are so ADDICTIVE! Seriously i cant stop eating them and usually eat a whole pound in 2 settings, but could easily do it in one if i didnt stop myself.
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Jul 11, 2013 @ 14:29:17
Kevin, true ‘dat!
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Jul 22, 2013 @ 16:01:59
Hi there, I’ll definitely Digg this and personally recommend to my friends. I am sure they will benefit from this site.
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Aug 29, 2014 @ 16:39:01
these are gooood 🙂
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Sep 10, 2014 @ 00:48:00
My dad brought a bag home the other day and I have almost ate them all.
Very tasty!
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Sep 13, 2014 @ 21:48:51
I think I really enjoy these, and I can’t seem to stop eating them once I start, but they have a slightly odd taste (perhaps sorta burnt tasting?) that makes me uncertain if they’re actually really good. Weird, but I keep buying them!
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Sep 21, 2015 @ 16:31:29
Just trying to find out if they are fried?
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