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Taste-Off: The best mango juices on supermarket shelves — and the duds
We've all experienced it. That eagerly anticipated sip of mango juice that tastes like... apple...
Taste-Off: The best, most luxurious chocolate syrups — and the utter fails
Mmm, chocolate syrup! Commercial chocolate syrups abound, but the quality is all over the map....
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Taste-Off: The best supermarket chicken soups — and the ones not worth the calories
We put a dozen chicken soups -- Campbell's, Rao's, 365, Progresso and more -- to...
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Taste-Off: The best buttermilk pancake mixes — and the terrible ones
Buttermilk pancake mixes fill the shelves -- Krusteaz, Hungry Jack and more. But which ones...
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Taste-Off: The best cold-smoked salmon at Costco and Trader Joe’s — and the ones to avoid
Smoked salmon is a party classic, but quality can vary dramatically. Here's the lowdown on...
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Taste-Off: The best canned diced green chiles — and the duds
From Ortega to Hatch, La Victoria and more, who makes the best canned chiles? We...
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Taste-Off: The best cream cheese in local markets — and the bad ones
Baking for the holidays or whipping up a dip for a holiday party? You're going...
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Taste-Off: The best vegetarian black bean chili at Bay Area markets
We taste tested seven chili brands, from Amy's Organic to 365, to find the best...
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Taste-Off: The best apple cider at Bay Area supermarkets
We tasted through a baker's dozen of apple cider brands, from Tree Top to Trader...
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Taste-Off: The best taco-inspired dips at Bay Area supermarkets
Can a supermarket version of the classic seven-layer dip compete with homemade? We sampled eight...