Trader Joe's Italian Bomba Hot Pepper Sauce - 6.7 oz

Bomba is southern Italy's pepper paste tradition, and TJ's version is the real thing: Calabrian chiles from a trusted grower in Calabria itself, crushed and fermented so the heat comes wrapped in savory, faintly funky depth no vinegar-based hot sauce can imitate.

Since launch it has been a fixture of 'best things at Trader Joe's' lists — a medium, flavor-first heat that a quarter-spoon spreads through a whole dish.

• Stirred into pasta with garlic and lemon zest
• On pizza, straight from the spoon
• With burrata or fresh mozzarella and bread
• A dab in mayo or aioli for sandwiches
• Over fried eggs and avocado toast

This one's a good fit if

• Fermented-flavor appreciators
• Chili-paste connoisseurs
• Italian-pantry builders
• Flavor-first heat seekers

Calabrian bomba pastes sell at import-deli prices when they reach Korea at all; TJ's Italy-made jar is famous in the US precisely for delivering that gourmet category at a grocery price.

A Trader Joe's store exclusive with no official Korean distribution.

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.

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.

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.

1. Choose your option and complete your order. A Personal Customs Code (개인통관고유부호) is required.
2. We purchase your item from a US store and inspect its condition.
3. Your order ships by air and goes through Korean customs.
4. As soon as it clears customs, it's delivered to your door by domestic courier.