Aldi releases a brand new pistachio-centric item

It seems like the pistachio food trend isn’t ending any time soon, with a new item in Aldi exciting shoppers.

It seems like the pistachio food trend isn’t ending any time soon, as shoppers rush to get their hands on a new item from Aldi.

The supermarket chain has released Farmer Jo’s Pistachio Spread, which comes in both crunchy and smooth varieties, and is dairy-free, gluten-free and plant-based. The product retails for $9.99.

Pistachios are having a moment right now, with a recent spike in demand for pistachio flavoured products thanks to the Dubai Chocolate trend, which has seen the price and availability of the humble nut soar.

Popular food content creator @NectoriousPapi tried the new spread from Aldi.

Aldi has released Farmer Jo’s Pistachio Spread in both crunchy and smooth varieties for $9.99. Picture: TikTok/@nectoriouspapi

“It’s beautiful,” he said after taking a bite.

“The texture is a little bit runny but it’s also thick. It’s just a great consistency, great texture. The flavour is the most important — it’s a very strong pistachio taste, but not too strong.

“That 19 per cent really hits you in the face but it’s also got a sweet element to it.

“Overall, it’s a delicious, creamy pistachio spread.”

Tati, who goes by @tastitati, also taste tested the pistachio spreads.

“I could put this in my yoghurt bowl,” she said.

“This is bussin’. It’s so smooth but I love how it’s got these little crunchy bits in it.”

Fans of the supermarket chain, and the pistachio trend, expressed their excitement.

“This is such a slay,” one social media user said.

Another said: “Looking forward to trying this out when it drops on July 23. Love a good pistachio spread, especially with those dietary friendly options.”

One added: “Shut the front door.”

An Aldi spokesperson commented on the spread’s rapidly rising popularity.

“Our new Farmer Jo’s Pistachio Spread has officially broken the internet (and maybe a few toast habits). Packed with pistachio flavour, it’s rich, nutty and dangerously good,” an Aldi spokesperson told news.com.au.

“Within three days of being on shelves, it’s been incredible to see our shoppers already spreading the love all over socials. Slather it, bake with it, or eat it straight off the spoon, who are we to judge.

Many raved about the items. Picture: TikTok/@tastitati

“At just $9.99, it’s an indulgence that won’t break the bank.”

It comes after Aldi released its $4.99 Hugos Pistachio Bombs and Hugos Pistachio Cream Covered Pretzels last month.

Nectro weighed in on the items at the time, saying that the Pistachio Bombs were basically like the Dubai Chocolate in ball form.

“Not a lot of kataifi in this one, so I was expecting more crunch as you do with the Dubai Chocolate — but it’s still there, just a lot more finer,” he said.

“The milk chocolate is a little overpowering, I feel like it would have worked better with white chocolate. In saying that, it’s still delicious.”

As for the pretzels, he said fans could taste a lot of the pistachio flavouring, adding it also had a hint of white chocolate and salt. He said if he had to pick out of the two, the pretzels would win.

Originally published as Aldi releases a brand new pistachio-centric item