These confect from Trader Joe ’s had our editors talk , but it ’s what the affection did n’t say that go forth us looking for mellifluous words of affirmation .
Caitlin Sole | Design : Better Homes & Gardens
Every holiday has a confect that seems to stir passionate responses from the angelical - toothed lovers and haters . ForValentine ’s Day , it ’s the iconic conversation affectionateness . These hard andheart - shaped candiesare print with little messages that , when given to a friend or love , can set off feelings and a lot of playfulness .
Credit:Caitlin Sole | Design: Better Homes & Gardens
Theclassic heartscome in multiple flavor and colors with a variety of messages . Some authoritative substance — Be Mine , Kiss Me , Call Me , I ’m Yours , and XOXO — are nostalgic favorites , to be enjoyed during these early days of February , once a yr .
advanced messageshave elaborate our conversation heart vocabulary . raw add-on to the convo — Bae , YAAAS , GOAT , Wicked Cool , Txt Me , Tweet , and UR raging — continue to make this angelic treat relevant for the digital long time ’s Gen zed candy lovers .
New Trader Joe’s Conversation Hearts Candies
When we determine a new conversation meat at one of our preferred grocers , we had to examine it — and talk about it . ( And boy , did we ! ) The Trader Joe ’s Conversation Hearts Candies stirred responses from everyone .
Personally , I love the tart flavor , especially the orangish candies . But I do n’t corrupt conversation hearts for the way of life they try . Does anyone ? I love a pun , the turn of a set phrase , or a sweet sentiment . These hearts had messages that were machine - pressed into them rather than print onto them . Unfortunately , most of the candies in my box were illegible . I found one Yum and a Love . That was a miss for me . But they were a tasty goody .
And for the respite of our taste sensation - testers ? Here ’s what they had to say about Trader Joe ’s Conversation Hearts Candies .
The feedback from our office taste run was a very sundry udder . For some , nostalgia of the original candy came into swordplay , others thought grain or smell stood out , but everyone had judgement .
Ingredient Pros and Cons
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“ I found the substance hard to read . They are n’t colored in a way that contrast the content with the candy itself . That being said , I really do appreciate that there are n’t anyfood dyesin here . Using genus Beta carotene and vegetable juice to get the fairly pastel colours is much pet for me ! ” — Sheena Chihak , RD andBHG.comeditorial director
“ I ’m vegetarian , and the Trader Joe ’s conversation hearts contain gelatin , which I prove to debar as part of a vegetarian diet . ” — Viveka Neveln , BHG.comsenior garden editor
Thoughts on the Original Candy Plays a Role
" I ’m not a fan of the OGconversation heart , so these were a notable step up . The feel were improved for all three coloring material , with the pinkish - ish purple core being my pet flavor of the three ( white , orange , pink ) . However , the calcareous grain was still a turn - off for me . This is n’t something I ’d reach for as a treat , but the novelty and charm are still there . These would be cute as a cake ornament or for a Valentine ’s Day card . " — Caitlin Sole , BHG.comassociate editorial director
“ I ca n’t remember ever eating the original candy . This confect is not for me . While the flavor was alright ( the pinkish ones were my favourite ) , I ca n’t get past the insane tooth enduringness it took to bite into one of the ticker . I think there are much near candy selection to feed on Valentine ’s Day . ” — Claire Hoppe Norgaard , BHG.comeditorial helper
“ I am not a lover of the chalky original candy , but I can say the flavor of these is good . I only tried orange and clean , which led to my disappointment in catch few color options . My box was about 90 % one color . They try considerably , but I also need the variety of color you ’d find in a box of the originals . ” — Katlyn Moncada , BHG cartridge clip food editor
“ This might be an unpopular opinion , but I much prefer the flavor of the archetype . There ’s something nostalgic about the original candy for me . I wish well the subject matter on the TJ ’s hearts were clearer , but the packaging was very cunning . But if you ask me , I think I ’ll vex to the originals . ” — Sarah Martens , BHG.comsenior food editor
