01of 55Introducing the PEOPLE Food Awards 2019!Levi BrownGrocery shelves are packed with products promising great taste, easy preparation and healthy benefits—but do they really deliver? To find out, PEOPLE editors ate, drank and cooked more than 1,200 different items to find the most delicious new supermarket foods. Make room in your shopping cart this week because these winners—all featured in the July 15th issue of PEOPLE— are worth it.
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Introducing the PEOPLE Food Awards 2019!
Levi Brown
Grocery shelves are packed with products promising great taste, easy preparation and healthy benefits—but do they really deliver? To find out, PEOPLE editors ate, drank and cooked more than 1,200 different items to find the most delicious new supermarket foods. Make room in your shopping cart this week because these winners—all featured in the July 15th issue of PEOPLE— are worth it.
02of 55WINNER: BEST PASTABrian HennRao’s Homemade LinguineSlow-dried with a subtly bumpy texture, the noodles cook up perfectly al dente—firm, chewy, delicious—and absorb the ideal amount of sauce. “I added 20 bags to my wedding registry,” raved one tester.Buy It!$3;raos.com
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WINNER: BEST PASTA
Brian Henn
Rao’s Homemade Linguine
Slow-dried with a subtly bumpy texture, the noodles cook up perfectly al dente—firm, chewy, delicious—and absorb the ideal amount of sauce. “I added 20 bags to my wedding registry,” raved one tester.
Buy It!$3;raos.com
03of 55WINNER: BEST SOUPCampbell’s Well Yes! Sweet Corn & Roasted PoblanoSlightly sweet and smoky, it heats up in 2 minutes in the microwave and has a sippable spout. “Stash it in your desk—it’s the best work lunch,” said a tester.Buy It!$2 each;amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST SOUP
Campbell’s Well Yes! Sweet Corn & Roasted Poblano
Slightly sweet and smoky, it heats up in 2 minutes in the microwave and has a sippable spout. “Stash it in your desk—it’s the best work lunch,” said a tester.
Buy It!$2 each;amazon.com
04of 55WINNER: BEST MEAL KITFood Network Kitchen Inspirations Korean-Style BBQ KitJust add steak (or chicken or tofu)—the flavorful rice, kimchi and sauce are included. “You can’t mess this up,” promised a tester.Buy It!$4; foodnetworkkitcheninspirations.com
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WINNER: BEST MEAL KIT
Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Korean-Style BBQ Kit
Just add steak (or chicken or tofu)—the flavorful rice, kimchi and sauce are included. “You can’t mess this up,” promised a tester.
Buy It!$4; foodnetworkkitcheninspirations.com
05of 55WINNER: BEST PASTA SAUCEBRIAN HENNBarilla Vero Gusto Calabrian MarinaraThe Italian peppers add a natural sweetness—not the sugary kind you find in some other jarred sauces—and a hint of heat.Buy It!$6 for 20 oz.;publix.com
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WINNER: BEST PASTA SAUCE
BRIAN HENN
Barilla Vero Gusto Calabrian Marinara
The Italian peppers add a natural sweetness—not the sugary kind you find in some other jarred sauces—and a hint of heat.
Buy It!$6 for 20 oz.;publix.com
06of 55WINNER: BEST PLANT-BASEDRightRice Garlic HerbThe fast-cooking kernels—made with lentils, chickpeas and green peas—won’t turn mushy when cooked or reheated the next day. Plus each serving has 10g of protein.Buy It!$4 for 7 oz.;amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST PLANT-BASED
RightRice Garlic Herb
The fast-cooking kernels—made with lentils, chickpeas and green peas—won’t turn mushy when cooked or reheated the next day. Plus each serving has 10g of protein.
Buy It!$4 for 7 oz.;amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST CANNED BEANS
S&W Indian Style Savory Sides
Buy It!$1.59; fredmeyer.com
08of 55WINNER: BEST WRAPAngelic Bakehouse Garden Wraps: Turmeric Sweet PotatoMade with sprouted whole grains and packed with protein and fiber, they’ll add great flavor to lunch or weeknight enchiladas.Buy It!$4.49 for 6;angelicbakehouse.com
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WINNER: BEST WRAP
Angelic Bakehouse Garden Wraps: Turmeric Sweet Potato
Made with sprouted whole grains and packed with protein and fiber, they’ll add great flavor to lunch or weeknight enchiladas.
Buy It!$4.49 for 6;angelicbakehouse.com
09of 55WINNER: BEST RICE KITBrian HennGoya PaellaRice, seasoningandseafood—it’s all in the box! Testers raved about the easy-to-follow directions (it’s ready in three steps!) and flavorful results. “It brought me back to my days in Barcelona,” said one staffer.Buy It!$7;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST RICE KIT
Goya Paella
Rice, seasoningandseafood—it’s all in the box! Testers raved about the easy-to-follow directions (it’s ready in three steps!) and flavorful results. “It brought me back to my days in Barcelona,” said one staffer.
Buy It!$7;walmart.com
10of 55WINNER: BEST COOKIESBrian HennFudge Covered OreoCloaked in a layer of chocolate, the sandwich cookies are “sweet but not too sweet,” said a staffer. “The fudge shell also helps keep the wafers crispy when you dunk them in milk.“Buy It!$3.29 for 12;target.com
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WINNER: BEST COOKIES
Fudge Covered Oreo
Cloaked in a layer of chocolate, the sandwich cookies are “sweet but not too sweet,” said a staffer. “The fudge shell also helps keep the wafers crispy when you dunk them in milk.”
Buy It!$3.29 for 12;target.com
11of 55WINNER: BEST CANDY BARBrian HennM&M’s Crispy Milk Chocolate BarIt’s like two treats in one: Each chunky square of this bar is generously studded with colorful, crispy candies.Buy It!$1.68;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST CANDY BAR
M&M’s Crispy Milk Chocolate Bar
It’s like two treats in one: Each chunky square of this bar is generously studded with colorful, crispy candies.
Buy It!$1.68;walmart.com
12of 55WINNER: BEST CAKE MIXBrian HennTrader Joe’s Mochi Cake MixA cross between traditional cake and Japanese mochi (a sweet, rice-based dough), the results are delightfully custardy and bouncy with chewy, browned edges.Buy It!$4;traderjoes.com
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WINNER: BEST CAKE MIX
Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Mix
A cross between traditional cake and Japanese mochi (a sweet, rice-based dough), the results are delightfully custardy and bouncy with chewy, browned edges.
Buy It!$4;traderjoes.com
13of 55WINNER: BEST GUMMY CANDYLevi BrownBlack Forest Gummy Bears"I didn’t know gummy bears could taste so good!” a tester said of these soft, chewy candies made with real fruit juice and plant-based colors.Buy It!$3.49 for 8 oz.;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST GUMMY CANDY
Black Forest Gummy Bears
“I didn’t know gummy bears could taste so good!” a tester said of these soft, chewy candies made with real fruit juice and plant-based colors.
Buy It!$3.49 for 8 oz.;walmart.com
14of 55WINNER: BEST POTATO CHIPSLevi BrownCape Cod Waves Sea SaltSalty, crunchy and sturdy enough for dipping, this is the classic chip at its best. “I could polish off a bag in one sitting,” said one staffer.Buy It!$3.79 for 7.5 oz.;target.com
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WINNER: BEST POTATO CHIPS
Cape Cod Waves Sea Salt
Salty, crunchy and sturdy enough for dipping, this is the classic chip at its best. “I could polish off a bag in one sitting,” said one staffer.
Buy It!$3.79 for 7.5 oz.;target.com
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WINNER: BEST POPCORN
SkinnyPop Sweet & Salty Kettle Popcorn
Buy It!$4.29 for 5.3 oz.; shop.skinnypop.com
16of 55WINNER: BEST TORTILLA CHIPSBrian HennDoritos Flamin' Hot NachoThey start with a subtle nacho flavor but follow with a heat that continues to build. They had testers reaching for water and coming back to crunch some more.Buy It!$4.29 for 9.75 oz.;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST TORTILLA CHIPS
Doritos Flamin' Hot Nacho
They start with a subtle nacho flavor but follow with a heat that continues to build. They had testers reaching for water and coming back to crunch some more.
Buy It!$4.29 for 9.75 oz.;walmart.com
17of 55WINNER: BEST CRACKERSBrian HennStacy’s Cheese Petites: Romano with Garlic & PepperBaked with real cheese, these bite-size crackers are perfectly salty, crispy and poppable.Buy It!$5 for 4 oz.;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST CRACKERS
Stacy’s Cheese Petites: Romano with Garlic & Pepper
Baked with real cheese, these bite-size crackers are perfectly salty, crispy and poppable.
Buy It!$5 for 4 oz.;walmart.com
18of 55WINNER: BEST SNACK BARBrian HennKIND Dark Chocolate Almond & CoconutBoth crunchy and chewy, each bar is full of roasted almonds and chunky coconut chips and drizzled with dark chocolate.Buy It!$15 for 12 bars;kindsnacks.com
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WINNER: BEST SNACK BAR
KIND Dark Chocolate Almond & Coconut
Both crunchy and chewy, each bar is full of roasted almonds and chunky coconut chips and drizzled with dark chocolate.
Buy It!$15 for 12 bars;kindsnacks.com
19of 55WINNER: BEST NUTSBRIAN HENNWhole Foods Market Kettle-Cooked Cacao Nib Cashews"They taste like candy!” a tester raved about these plump, candied nuts studded with bitter, chocolatey nibs.Buy It!$6 for 8 oz.;wholefoodsmarket.com
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WINNER: BEST NUTS
Whole Foods Market Kettle-Cooked Cacao Nib Cashews
“They taste like candy!” a tester raved about these plump, candied nuts studded with bitter, chocolatey nibs.
Buy It!$6 for 8 oz.;wholefoodsmarket.com
20of 55WINNER: BEST HOT DOGNathan’s Famous Jalapeño & Cheddar Beef FranksStuffed with cheese and chiles, the sausages impressed staffers who liked the “meaty flavor that wasn’t too salty or spicy.“Buy It!$5 for 5;heb.com
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WINNER: BEST HOT DOG
Nathan’s Famous Jalapeño & Cheddar Beef Franks
Stuffed with cheese and chiles, the sausages impressed staffers who liked the “meaty flavor that wasn’t too salty or spicy.”
Buy It!$5 for 5;heb.com
21of 55WINNER: BEST BACONLevi BrownPure Farmland Applewood Smoked BaconThick and marbled, the strips crisped up perfectly in the pan: “I see a lot of BLTs in my future,” said a taster.Buy It!$5 for 10 oz.;target.com, Walmart stores
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WINNER: BEST BACON
Pure Farmland Applewood Smoked Bacon
Thick and marbled, the strips crisped up perfectly in the pan: “I see a lot of BLTs in my future,” said a taster.
Buy It!$5 for 10 oz.;target.com, Walmart stores
22of 55WINNER: BEST TURKEY BURGERApplegate Organics “The Great Organic Blend Burger”: TurkeyNo dry burgers here! Organic mushrooms are mixed into the patties, helping the turkey meat stay juicy and flavorful.Buy It!$10 for 4;applegate.com
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WINNER: BEST TURKEY BURGER
Applegate Organics “The Great Organic Blend Burger”: Turkey
No dry burgers here! Organic mushrooms are mixed into the patties, helping the turkey meat stay juicy and flavorful.
Buy It!$10 for 4;applegate.com
23of 55WINNER: BEST FROZEN CHICKENPerdue SimplySmart Organics: Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast StripsFully cooked and frozen, the lightly breaded strips take minutes to heat up—and come out plump, crispy and juicy.Buy It!$10 for 24 oz.;target.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN CHICKEN
Perdue SimplySmart Organics: Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips
Fully cooked and frozen, the lightly breaded strips take minutes to heat up—and come out plump, crispy and juicy.
Buy It!$10 for 24 oz.;target.com
24of 55WINNER: BEST TUNAChicken of the Sea Infusions: BasilWhether served over salad or eaten on its own (there’s a fork in the lid!), this wild-caught tuna with olive oil and sweet basil was a lunchtime favorite.Buy It!$2.29 for 2.8 oz;amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST TUNA
Chicken of the Sea Infusions: Basil
Whether served over salad or eaten on its own (there’s a fork in the lid!), this wild-caught tuna with olive oil and sweet basil was a lunchtime favorite.
Buy It!$2.29 for 2.8 oz;amazon.com
25of 55WINNER: BEST JERKYBrian HennKrave Cracked Peppercorn Gourmet Beef CutsTasters gave high marks for “the perfect jerky texture” (not stringy or chewy like others we tried) and bold pepper flavor.Buy It!$6 for 2.7 oz.;cvs.com
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WINNER: BEST JERKY
Krave Cracked Peppercorn Gourmet Beef Cuts
Tasters gave high marks for “the perfect jerky texture” (not stringy or chewy like others we tried) and bold pepper flavor.
Buy It!$6 for 2.7 oz.;cvs.com
26of 55WINNER: BEST FROZEN MEALLevi BrownAmy’s Mac & Cheese Meatless Pepperoni BowlThe creamy, cheddar-smothered pasta cooks up remarkably firm and chewy—even in the microwave.Buy It!$4.49;target.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN MEAL
Amy’s Mac & Cheese Meatless Pepperoni Bowl
The creamy, cheddar-smothered pasta cooks up remarkably firm and chewy—even in the microwave.
Buy It!$4.49;target.com
27of 55WINNER: BEST PIZZA CRUSTGreen Giant Cauliflower Pizza Crust: TuscanWhile other veggie crusts got soggy and fell apart, the “wheaty” texture (it’s packed with 80 percent cauliflower), Italian spices and cornmeal-crusted base had tasters raving.Buy It!$5;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST PIZZA CRUST
Green Giant Cauliflower Pizza Crust: Tuscan
While other veggie crusts got soggy and fell apart, the “wheaty” texture (it’s packed with 80 percent cauliflower), Italian spices and cornmeal-crusted base had tasters raving.
Buy It!$5;walmart.com
28of 55WINNER: BEST BISCUITPillsbury Grands! Sweet Hawaiian BiscuitsThey bake up fluffy, flaky and buttery with just the right amount of pineapple sweetness. “Hello, biscuit of my dreams!” said a tester.Buy It!$2;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST BISCUIT
Pillsbury Grands! Sweet Hawaiian Biscuits
They bake up fluffy, flaky and buttery with just the right amount of pineapple sweetness. “Hello, biscuit of my dreams!” said a tester.
Buy It!$2;walmart.com
29of 55WINNER: BEST SALAD DRESSINGNewman’s Own White Balsamic VinaigretteStaffers raved about its versatility—as a dressing and a marinade—and light, sweet-sour flavor. “It tastes homemade,” one said. Bonus: All of the profits from its sale go to charity.Buy It!$4 for 16 oz.;newmansown.com
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WINNER: BEST SALAD DRESSING
Newman’s Own White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Staffers raved about its versatility—as a dressing and a marinade—and light, sweet-sour flavor. “It tastes homemade,” one said. Bonus: All of the profits from its sale go to charity.
Buy It!$4 for 16 oz.;newmansown.com
30of 55WINNER: BEST SANDWICH SPREADLevi BrownHellmann’s Classic Burger SauceIt’s a condiment supergroup: Imagine the best of ketchup, mayo, mustard and relish coming together in one special sauce.Buy It!$3.49 for 11 oz.;hellmanns.com
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WINNER: BEST SANDWICH SPREAD
Hellmann’s Classic Burger Sauce
It’s a condiment supergroup: Imagine the best of ketchup, mayo, mustard and relish coming together in one special sauce.
Buy It!$3.49 for 11 oz.;hellmanns.com
31of 55WINNER: BEST RANCHTwisted Ranch Black Peppered ParmesanGet all the satisfaction of tangy ranch dressing with a cheesy, spicy kick. “Eat it with pizza—trust me on this,” urged a taster.Buy It!$3.29 for 13 oz.;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST RANCH
Twisted Ranch Black Peppered Parmesan
Get all the satisfaction of tangy ranch dressing with a cheesy, spicy kick. “Eat it with pizza—trust me on this,” urged a taster.
Buy It!$3.29 for 13 oz.;walmart.com
32of 55WINNER: BEST SALSABrian HennPace Pineapple Serrano Chunky Texas SalsaThe hearty tomato salsa starts out sweet (that’s the pineapple) and builds to a medium-level heat (that’s the serrano chile).Buy It!$2.47 for 15 oz.;heb.com
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WINNER: BEST SALSA
Pace Pineapple Serrano Chunky Texas Salsa
The hearty tomato salsa starts out sweet (that’s the pineapple) and builds to a medium-level heat (that’s the serrano chile).
Buy It!$2.47 for 15 oz.;heb.com
33of 55WINNER: BEST NUT BUTTERJustin’s Maple Cashew ButterSalty, sweet, creamy, crunchy . . . check, check, check and check! This maple sugar-infused spread is the ultimate craving buster.Buy It!$13 for 12 oz.; shop.justins.com
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WINNER: BEST NUT BUTTER
Justin’s Maple Cashew Butter
Salty, sweet, creamy, crunchy . . . check, check, check and check! This maple sugar-infused spread is the ultimate craving buster.
Buy It!$13 for 12 oz.; shop.justins.com
34of 55WINNER: BEST CEREALBrian HennBlueberry CheeriosIt’s the classic Cheerios flavor but with a pop of sweet berries (the O’s get that purple tint from a blueberry puree). “I now carry a bag of these in my purse—they’re my favorite on-the-go snack,” said a staffer.Buy It!$4.79 for 19.5 oz.;target.com
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WINNER: BEST CEREAL
Blueberry Cheerios
It’s the classic Cheerios flavor but with a pop of sweet berries (the O’s get that purple tint from a blueberry puree). “I now carry a bag of these in my purse—they’re my favorite on-the-go snack,” said a staffer.
Buy It!$4.79 for 19.5 oz.;target.com
35of 55WINNER: BEST BREADTrader Joe’s Pancake BreadDesigned to taste like a stack of buttermilk pancakes, the maple-syrup-infused loaf is so buttery and tender it melts in the mouth. “I had to hide it in the garage because my husband and I couldn’t stop eating it!” said one tester.Buy It!$4;traderjoes.com
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WINNER: BEST BREAD
Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread
Designed to taste like a stack of buttermilk pancakes, the maple-syrup-infused loaf is so buttery and tender it melts in the mouth. “I had to hide it in the garage because my husband and I couldn’t stop eating it!” said one tester.
36of 55WINNER: BEST BAGELLevi BrownSilver Hills Bakery Organic Sprouted Power Bagels: Cinnamon RaisinChewy yet tender with a sweet, slightly malty flavor, they led one tester to declare these “the best grocery-store bagels I’ve ever had.“Buy It!$6 for 5;silverhillsbakery.ca
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WINNER: BEST BAGEL
Silver Hills Bakery Organic Sprouted Power Bagels: Cinnamon Raisin
Chewy yet tender with a sweet, slightly malty flavor, they led one tester to declare these “the best grocery-store bagels I’ve ever had.”
Buy It!$6 for 5;silverhillsbakery.ca
37of 55WINNER: BEST FROZEN WAFFLESEggo Thick & Fluffy Belgian Style Waffles: Double ChocolateyThey’re the ultimate morning treat: Our testers said these chocolate-chip-stuffed waffles were “perfectly moist and fluffy” right out of the toaster.Buy It!$3 for 6;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST FROZEN WAFFLES
Eggo Thick & Fluffy Belgian Style Waffles: Double Chocolatey
They’re the ultimate morning treat: Our testers said these chocolate-chip-stuffed waffles were “perfectly moist and fluffy” right out of the toaster.
Buy It!$3 for 6;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST OATMEAL
ThinkThin Protein & Probiotics Hot Oatmeal: Cinnamon Almond
Buy It!$2.29 each;amazon.com
39of 55WINNER: BEST GREEK YOGURTChobani Savor Greek Yogurt: Whole Milk Plain"Why didn’t someone think of this before?!” asked a staffer, who loved the squeezable, resealable package and tangy-tart flavor.Buy It!$3 for 14 oz.;chobani.com
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WINNER: BEST GREEK YOGURT
Chobani Savor Greek Yogurt: Whole Milk Plain
“Why didn’t someone think of this before?!” asked a staffer, who loved the squeezable, resealable package and tangy-tart flavor.
Buy It!$3 for 14 oz.;chobani.com
40of 55WINNER: BEST SLICED CHEESEKerrygold Savory Cheddar SlicesA tasty middle ground between sharp and mild cheddar, the buttery, easy-melting cheese is “just begging to be slapped on a grilled cheese.“Buy It!$3.89 for 12 slices;kerrygoldusa.com
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WINNER: BEST SLICED CHEESE
Kerrygold Savory Cheddar Slices
A tasty middle ground between sharp and mild cheddar, the buttery, easy-melting cheese is “just begging to be slapped on a grilled cheese.”
Buy It!$3.89 for 12 slices;kerrygoldusa.com
41of 55WINNER: BEST SHREDDED CHEESESargento Reserve Series: Aged GoudaWhether served on salad, in tacos or on their own, these buttery shreds got high marks for taste and “easy gooey melting.“Buy It!$3 for 6 oz.;sargento.com
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WINNER: BEST SHREDDED CHEESE
Sargento Reserve Series: Aged Gouda
Whether served on salad, in tacos or on their own, these buttery shreds got high marks for taste and “easy gooey melting.”
Buy It!$3 for 6 oz.;sargento.com
42of 55WINNER: BEST FLAVORED YOGURTLevi BrownNoosa Mates Lemon TartLusciously tart and topped with shortbread crumbles and toasted almonds, the combo was dubbed “better than pie”—and many came back for seconds.Buy It!$2.49 each; meijer.com
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WINNER: BEST FLAVORED YOGURT
Noosa Mates Lemon Tart
Lusciously tart and topped with shortbread crumbles and toasted almonds, the combo was dubbed “better than pie”—and many came back for seconds.
Buy It!$2.49 each; meijer.com
43of 55WINNER: BEST CREAMERCoffee Mate Natural Bliss Toasted Coconut CreamerRich and thick with a sweet coconut aroma, it had a staffer describing it best: “You can transform a crappy cup of coffee with one pour.“Buy It!$2.79 for 16 oz.;target.com
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WINNER: BEST CREAMER
Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Toasted Coconut Creamer
Rich and thick with a sweet coconut aroma, it had a staffer describing it best: “You can transform a crappy cup of coffee with one pour.”
Buy It!$2.79 for 16 oz.;target.com
44of 55WINNER: BEST GHEEBrian Henn4th & Heart Turmeric GheeTesters praised the clarified butter for its “crazy-good” turmeric flavor, high smoke point and lactose-free properties. Said one: “I can imagine using it in so many different dishes.“Buy It!$12.49 for 9 oz.;amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST GHEE
4th & Heart Turmeric Ghee
Testers praised the clarified butter for its “crazy-good” turmeric flavor, high smoke point and lactose-free properties. Said one: “I can imagine using it in so many different dishes.”
Buy It!$12.49 for 9 oz.;amazon.com
45of 55WINNER: BEST COFFEEPanera at Home Light Roast Ground CoffeeIt hit the sweet spot: smooth and creamy with faint hints of chocolate. And it doesn’t have a bitter aftertaste.Buy It!$9 for 12 oz.;paneraathome.com
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WINNER: BEST COFFEE
Panera at Home Light Roast Ground Coffee
It hit the sweet spot: smooth and creamy with faint hints of chocolate. And it doesn’t have a bitter aftertaste.
Buy It!$9 for 12 oz.;paneraathome.com
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WINNER: BEST CANNED COFFEE
RISE Brewing Co. Oat Milk Latte
Buy It!$14 for 4-pack;amazon.com
47of 55WINNER: BEST TEALevi BrownTeavana Hot Tea Sachets: Earl Grey CremeThe black-tea blend is bold, but it goes down smooth and mellow thanks to notes of sweet, creamy vanilla and a hint of lavender.Buy It!$6 for 15 bags; target.com
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WINNER: BEST TEA
Teavana Hot Tea Sachets: Earl Grey Creme
The black-tea blend is bold, but it goes down smooth and mellow thanks to notes of sweet, creamy vanilla and a hint of lavender.
Buy It!$6 for 15 bags; target.com
48of 55WINNER: BEST FLAVORED SPARKLING WATERBrian HennS.Pellegrino Essenza: Tangerine & Wild StrawberryStaffers gave high marks for the “pleasantly delicate bubbles” and delicious berry and citrus flavor. “And the cans are simply gorgeous!“Buy It!$7 for 8-pack;amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST FLAVORED SPARKLING WATER
S.Pellegrino Essenza: Tangerine & Wild Strawberry
Staffers gave high marks for the “pleasantly delicate bubbles” and delicious berry and citrus flavor. “And the cans are simply gorgeous!”
Buy It!$7 for 8-pack;amazon.com
49of 55WINNER: BEST SPARKLING JUICEBrian HennWelch’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling RoséMade with green Niagara and purple Concord grapes to create a soft blush color, it’s a refreshing blend of fizzy and fruity. “I would serve this at a party or barbecue—instead of just serving soda, it’s a fun alternative to champagne or other boozy bubbles,” said a tester.Buy It!$3 for 25.4 fl oz.;target.com
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WINNER: BEST SPARKLING JUICE
Welch’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé
Made with green Niagara and purple Concord grapes to create a soft blush color, it’s a refreshing blend of fizzy and fruity. “I would serve this at a party or barbecue—instead of just serving soda, it’s a fun alternative to champagne or other boozy bubbles,” said a tester.
Buy It!$3 for 25.4 fl oz.;target.com
50of 55WINNER: BEST LEMONADEBrian HennMinute Maid PLUS+ Antioxidants Tropical LemonadeThe combination of tart lemon and apple with sweet mango, orange and pineapple made this blenda favorite with our adultandkid tasters.Buy It! $4 for 6-pack;cvs.com
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WINNER: BEST LEMONADE
Minute Maid PLUS+ Antioxidants Tropical Lemonade
The combination of tart lemon and apple with sweet mango, orange and pineapple made this blend
a favorite with our adultandkid tasters.
Buy It! $4 for 6-pack;cvs.com
51of 55WINNER: BEST NON-DAIRY ICE CREAMLevi BrownJeni’s Frosé SorbetMade for summer days, this frozen rosé is delicately fruity and sweet, with just the right blend of fresh pear, strawberry, watermelon and tart lemon.Buy It!$12 a pint;shop.jenis.com
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WINNER: BEST NON-DAIRY ICE CREAM
Jeni’s Frosé Sorbet
Made for summer days, this frozen rosé is delicately fruity and sweet, with just the right blend of fresh pear, strawberry, watermelon and tart lemon.
Buy It!$12 a pint;shop.jenis.com
52of 55WINNER: BEST ICE CREAMTalenti Gelato Layers: Salted Caramel TruffleGo on, indulge! The pints are stacked with salted-caramel gelato, chocolate-cookie crumbles, dulce de leche caramel, sea-salt gelato and chocolate-caramel truffles.Buy It!$6 a pint;target.com
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WINNER: BEST ICE CREAM
Talenti Gelato Layers: Salted Caramel Truffle
Go on, indulge! The pints are stacked with salted-caramel gelato, chocolate-cookie crumbles, dulce de leche caramel, sea-salt gelato and chocolate-caramel truffles.
Buy It!$6 a pint;target.com
53of 55WINNER: BEST ICE CREAM BARBRIAN HENNSnickers Dark Ice Cream Bar"My family ate them on movie night. We can’t remember the movie, but we still talk about dessert,” a tester said of this dark-chocolate bar filled with peanut butter-chocolate ice cream, peanuts and caramel.Buy It!$4.19 for 6;walmart.com
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WINNER: BEST ICE CREAM BAR
Snickers Dark Ice Cream Bar
“My family ate them on movie night. We can’t remember the movie, but we still talk about dessert,” a tester said of this dark-chocolate bar filled with peanut butter-chocolate ice cream, peanuts and caramel.
Buy It!$4.19 for 6;walmart.com
54of 55WINNER: BEST SINGLE-SERVE ICE CREAMBrian HennBlue Bunny Load’d Sundaes: Cherry CheesecakeDessert for one! Get cheesecake ice cream, cherry sauce swirls, graham cracker pieces and cherry-coated candies in every spoonful.Buy It!$3 for 8.5 oz.;bluebunny.com
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WINNER: BEST SINGLE-SERVE ICE CREAM
Blue Bunny Load’d Sundaes: Cherry Cheesecake
Dessert for one! Get cheesecake ice cream, cherry sauce swirls, graham cracker pieces and cherry-coated candies in every spoonful.
Buy It!$3 for 8.5 oz.;bluebunny.com
55of 55WINNER: BEST NOVELTYBrian HennBen & Jerry’s Peanut Butter Cookie Dough ChunksThey’re the same edible, frozen dough balls found in Ben & Jerry’s popular ice creams but now available on their own in ready-to-snack bags.Buy It!$7 for 8 oz.;benjerry.com
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WINNER: BEST NOVELTY
Ben & Jerry’s Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Chunks
They’re the same edible, frozen dough balls found in Ben & Jerry’s popular ice creams but now available on their own in ready-to-snack bags.
Buy It!$7 for 8 oz.;benjerry.com
source: people.com
