Trader Joe's Crunchy Sesame Sunflower Seeds Pepitas Salsa Macha - 6 oz
Trader Joe's Crunchy Sesame Sunflower Seeds Pepitas Salsa Macha - 6 oz
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A Mexican-style salsa macha loaded with sesame, sunflower seeds, and pepitas — nutty crunch in chili oil.
About This Product
Salsa macha is Veracruz's answer to chili crisp: dried chiles and seeds fried in oil until deeply toasted. Trader Joe's version leans into the seeds — sesame, sunflower, and pepitas (pumpkin seeds) — for a nuttier, crunchier spoonful than a typical chili oil.
Use it like chili crisp with a Mexican accent — the toasted-seed flavor is the point, with smoky chile heat riding underneath.
How to Enjoy
- Spooned over tacos and quesadillas
- On grilled meat straight off the pan
- Stirred into rice or grain bowls
- Over eggs, avocado toast, or hummus
- Mixed with soy sauce as a dumpling dip
This one's a good fit if
- Chili-crisp lovers ready for a new variation
- Fans of nutty, toasted-seed flavors
- Taco-night regulars
- Anyone who eats with texture first
Why Korean Customers Reach for This
Salsa macha itself is still rare in Korea — even imported-food shops rarely carry one, let alone a seed-heavy version like this. It's a chance to try the format US food media has been calling the next chili crisp.
A Trader Joe's store exclusive with no official Korean distribution.
Shipping
Shipping is free on every order, with no minimum. There are no handling fees, no customs processing charges, and no hidden costs added at checkout. What you see is what you pay.
Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. A tracking number is sent to your email once your order is on its way.
Customs & Import
All orders are processed as personal-use overseas purchases, which means they clear Korean customs without requiring KC certification. Shipments are handled using your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) for full transparency, and you can track your parcel through the Korea Customs Service UNI-PASS portal at any time.
Orders valued under USD 200 from the United States qualify for duty-free clearance under Korea's simplified customs scheme. In the unlikely event that any order encounters a customs issue, we will issue a full refund without question.
If you do not yet have a Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC), you can get one free of charge in under five minutes at unipass.customs.go.kr.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. Every item is purchased directly from Trader Joe's stores in the US, inspected, and then shipped — 100% authentic.
Why can't I buy this in Korea?
Trader Joe's has no official stores or online shop in Korea. Their products are sold only in US stores, which is exactly what we bring to you through direct import.
What about the expiration date?
Because we purchase every item from the US only after you place your order, we ship products with plenty of shelf life remaining. The exact best-by date is printed on the package.
How to Order
- Choose your option and complete your order. A Personal Customs Code (개인통관고유부호) is required.
- We purchase your item from a US store and inspect its condition.
- Your order ships by air and goes through Korean customs.
- As soon as it clears customs, it's delivered to your door by domestic courier.
