Trader Joe's Pepita Salsa - 12 oz

Seed-thickened salsas are an old Mexican tradition — think Yucatán's sikil p'ak — and this jar brings the idea to the everyday shelf: toasted pepitas ground with chiles into a salsa that's nutty, smoky, and fuller-bodied than any tomato base.

The toasted-seed richness makes it as good spooned over food as scooped with chips — a salsa that behaves like a sauce.

• Scooped with sturdy tortilla chips
• Spooned over grilled chicken and fish
• Taco topping with extra body
• Swirled into soups and stews
• With rice and a fried egg on top

This one's a good fit if

• Nutty-flavor salsa seekers
• Seed-and-nut texture lovers
• Tomato-salsa fatigue havers
• Mexican-tradition explorers

A pepita-based salsa has essentially zero presence in Korean retail — this is a genuinely new format for local shelves, rooted in real Mexican tradition rather than novelty.

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.