# Slightly Sweet Pickled Peppers Trader Joe’s Sweet Picanté Peppers are Peppery and Sweet By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-picant-peppers References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/sweet-picante-peppers-073321)  Though most people think of spicy when they hear pepper, [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shishito-crisps) new Sweet Picanté Peppers are anything but. Trader Joe's new Sweet Picanté Peppers straddle the line of sweet, peppery, and tart flavors. The crispy peppers are perfectly pickled which gives them a mild, slightly sweet flavor. As if that weren't tantalizing enough, Trader Joe's takes these peppers to the next level by stuffing them with a [creamy cheese filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-goat-milk-cheese). As Trader Joe's explains, "With all those intersections of flavors and textures, it should come as no surprise that these Peppers are remarkably versatile: they can be enjoyed entirely on their own as an anytime snack, arranged on an [antipasto platter or tapas spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-stuffed-olives) as an appetizer, or as a topping on pizza." So if you're not a fan of spicy accouterments, these sweet and tart Picanté Peppers are the addition to your next spread. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-spicy Pepper Products:** Opportunity to create more pepper-based products without the traditional spicy aspect. - **Gourmet Snacking Products:** Opportunity to create more gourmet and upscale snack products. - **Flavor Hybrid Products:** Opportunity to create more flavor hybrid products that blend opposing flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create new products that cater to those who don't enjoy spicy foods. - **Snack Foods:** Opportunity for the snack food industry to create more premium and gourmet snack offerings. - **Specialty Foods:** Opportunity for specialty and artisanal food companies to create unique and innovative flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan-Style Pickled Peppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickled-jalapeo-pepper-slices.md) - [Dried Shishito Pepper Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shishito-crisps.md) - [Triple Pepper French Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fromage-pav-red-chili-pepper.md) - [Zesty Red Pepper Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bell-pepper-garlic-parmesan-cream-cheese-spread.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectly-pickled-pups.md) - [Versatile Dill Pickle Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosher-dill-pickle-chips.md) - [Crispy Jalapeño Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-crispy-jalapeo-pieces.md) - [Dried Bell Pepper Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oven-dried-red-yellow-bell-pepper-crisps.md) - [Savory Black Pepper Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-black-pepper-almonds.md)