I tried 3 pickle-flavored products from Trader Joe's and the potato chips are the only item I'd buy again

Trader Joe's is known for discontinuing products, so I asked an employee where I could find all of the store's pickle-flavored items. He said that only two products had lasted from the store's "pickle craze" over the summer — pickle-flavored potato chips and pickle-flavored peanuts.

The chips appeared to be a popular item since there were only a few bags left on the shelf.

The shelf appeared almost fully stocked, which indicated to me that the peanuts might not be as much of a hit.

According to the official Trader Joe's website, the pickle seasoning blend cost $2.49 for a 2.3-ounce bottle when it was available during its limited run. It's possible that the store will bring it back as a seasonal item this summer.

Those desperate for a supply can still find bottles on eBay and Amazon at much higher prices.

When I opened the bag, the delicious smell of salt and vinegar chips with a splash of dill pickle immediately made my mouth water.

I could see why there weren't many bags of these chips left at Trader Joe's when I visited. I would definitely add a bag or two to my next Trader Joe's run.

Peanuts and pickles seemed like an odd flavor combination to me, but since Trader Joe's hasn't discontinued them yet, I figured they must be good.

For my palate, the pickle flavor didn't really shine through the nutty taste. To me, they just tasted like slightly sour peanuts.

I popped some popcorn on the stove, added melted butter, and tossed it with some generous sprinkles of the pickle seasoning. Since the first ingredient in the seasoning blend was salt, I didn't add any more.

If only Trader Joe's Popcorn in a Pickle wasn't just a seasonal summer item. I would make this again, but I'd prefer to just open a bag of ready-made pickle-flavored popcorn instead of having to pop it myself.

For me, the pickle-flavored potato chips weren't just a novelty item that's fun to buy and try once. I plan on keeping a bag or two in my pantry for the next time I'm craving a tangy, salty treat.