All the Best Whole Foods Products We’ve Tried in Our Taste Tests

What are the best Whole Foods products? After tasting many, many, many 365 brand products over the course of our many, many, many taste tests, we certainly have some recommendations. For example, some of the best things to buy at Whole Foods are condiments. Seriously, it turns out that Whole Foods makes great sauces and dips! Obviously, we can also give you the low-down on the best food at Whole Foods (like, you know, actual meals), but their condiment game is pretty darn impressive. We scoured our rankings to find the 365 brand products that ended up among the top products.  The next time you’re aimlessly wandering the aisles, wondering what to buy at Whole Foods, consult this list. Here are the best items at Whole Foods—their Wholly grail of groceries, if you will. 

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Whole Foods 365 Organic Cocktail Sauce

Cocktail Sauce

Whole Foods 365 Organic Cocktail Sauce

Making your own DIY shrimp cocktail? Pick up a bottle of this 365 brand cocktail sauce. There’s just enough grated horseradish to give it some zest and texture. And it’s pretty darn affordable at just over $3. It’s one of the best Whole Foods products to have in your fridge door whenever fried seafood is on the menu. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

8.5/10

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Whole Foods 365 Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Whole Foods 365 Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup

This canned cream of mushroom soup is so mushroomy and so umami that it practically tastes like there’s truffles in it. It has a strong mushroom flavor and a hint of garlic and onion. It’s definitely an upgrade from the standard condensed cream of mushroom soup. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

8.5/10

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Whole Foods 365 Plant-Based Bolognese

Plant-Based Bolognese

Whole Foods 365 Plant-Based Bolognese

This 365 brand plant-based bolognese gets its meatiness from portobello mushrooms. And while it’s not a true dupe for actual meat-based bolognese, it captures the essence. It has a strong, savory flavor that’s hard to achieve without meat. It’s one of the best things to buy at Whole Foods if you eat a plant-based diet or are just looking for ways to sneak more fungus into your diet. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

8.5/10

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Whole Foods 365 Original BBQ Sauce

Barbecue Sauce

Whole Foods 365 Original BBQ Sauce

Want fast food-style BBQ sauce right out of your home fridge? Then this is one of the best Whole Foods products for you. It’s sweet and salty and smoky and simple in a really great way. It’s thick and silky—perfect for dipping, since it will cling to anything. Plus, it’s cheap. Yup, 365 brand products can be a real steal. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

8.5/10

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Whole Foods Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki Sauce

Whole Foods 365 Market Tzatziki

Whole Foods’ Tzatziki Sauce delivers a harmonious, well-rounded mix of garlic, cucumber, dill, and a splash of lemon—in fact, it would have been our #1 tzatziki sauce of all the brands we tried if not for one dark horse candidate that took us by surprise. Unlike thicker versions of tzatziki on the market, the 365 brand has a light texture that makes it very versatile. You can spread it on a pita, grilled meats, and even turn it into a salad dressing. Honestly, you can’t go wrong. —Ariana Losch

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Rating:

10/10

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Whole Foods 365 Organic Orange Extra Pulp

Extra Pulp Orange Juice

Whole Foods 365 Organic Orange Extra Pulp

Oh, look, something besides condiments and sauces! See? I told you not all of the best things to buy at Whole Foods were dips or dressings. One of the other categories in which Whole Foods excels is beverages. And this juice is a prime example of that. Seriously, if you love pulp, you need this 365 brand orange juice. It’s frothy and just tangy enough to make it taste fresh squeezed. —Justine Sterling
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Rating:

8.5/10

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Whole Foods 365 Oat Milk

Oatmilk Beverage

Whole Foods 365 Oat Milk

Smooth, creamy, and perfect for everyday use, 365 brand oat milk is a lot like 2% milk, it just happens to be made with oats. Some oat milk is very oaty or very sweet, but this one is plain in the best way possible. It belongs on your weekly grocery list. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

8.5/10

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Best at Room Temp: Whole Foods Croissants

Bakery Croissants

Whole Foods Croissant

Tell your French friends: Whole Foods makes some of the best grocery store croissants you can buy. The interior lamination is layered and precise, and they have a bold, tangy flavor that may remind you of sourdough bread. Yes, they might be pricier than other grocery store options—but honestly, they’re probably cheaper than what you’d pick up from the hipster coffee shop. —Ariana Losch

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Rating:

8.5/10

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Whole Foods 365 Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing & Dip

Blue Cheese Dressing

Whole Foods 365 Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing & Dip

being overly pungent. Use it on salads, dip wings into it, pour it in a bowl for a crowd-pleasing crudite platter. It’s one of the best blue cheese dressings we tasted and definitely one of the best items at Whole Foods. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

9/10

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Best Barbeque Coleslaw

Coleslaw

Whole Foods Coleslaw

If you prefer coleslaw that isn’t packed with sugar and mayo, this one’s for you. This coleslaw really hones in on the crisp cabbage, carrots, and other veggies, with a lovely light dressing free of corn syrup (something many grocery store coleslaws love to include nowadays). The crunchy texture makes it the perfect addition to your burger buns and barbeque meats. Really, this stuff shares what makes all the best Whole Food products so good in the first place: freshness and quality ingredients.  —Ariana Losch

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Rating:

9/10

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Whole Foods 365 Frosted Animal Cookies

Animal Cookies

Whole Foods 365 Frosted Animal Cookies

These frosted animal crackers are definitely one of the best foods at Whole Foods we’ve tried in all of our taste tests. The frosting is thick and sweet and pure—no artificial aftertaste—and the cookie is crunchy. These will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

9/10

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Whole Foods 365 Roasted Garlic Hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Whole Foods 365 Roasted Garlic Hummus

This roasted garlic hummus is superb. It’s deeply garlicky—as in sweet, roasted garlic, not sharp, raw garlic. It’s thick and creamy and a dream for dipping. And there’s just enough tahini and lemon. This is one of the best hummus brands we’ve ever had and definitely one of the best Whole Foods products we’ve tasted. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

9/10

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Whole Foods 365 Organic Green Goddess

Green Goddess Dressing

Whole Foods 365 Organic Green Goddess

Creamy, tangy, and heavy on the herbs, this green goddess dressing is way up on our list of the best Whole Foods products. Simply put, it tastes just like green goddess dressing should taste. It’s great on a salad, of course, but you can also use it as a dip or sauce for tacos. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

9/10

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Whole Foods 365 Organic Firm Tofu

Firm Tofu

Whole Foods 365 Organic Firm Tofu

The 365 brand firm tofu is just what your stir-fries need. If you don’t live near an Asian market, it’s definitely the best you can buy. It gets super crispy when you fry it up in cubes, but you can also crumble it to use as a ground meat substitute. Plus it’s cheap (under $2)! If you dabble in vegetarian cooking, this is one of the best things to buy at Whole Foods. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

9/10

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Whole Foods 365 Organic Concord Grape Juice

Concord Grape Juice

Whole Foods 365 Organic Concord Grape Juice

This 365 brand grape juice tastes a lot like the Welch’s grape juice you know and love, but a bit less sweet and lighter in general. It’s like Welch’s all grown up. It’s refreshing and crisp—you can actually drink a glass of this without feeling like you’ve downed a full cup of sugar. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

9/10

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Whole Foods 365 Sour Cream & Onion Chips

Sour Cream & Onion Chips

Whole Foods 365 Sour Cream & Onion Chips

Lay’s wishes they could make a sour cream and onion chip this good. These Whole Foods potato chips are actually oniony! Like, they taste like real onions were harmed in the making of these chips. They’re also tangy thanks to the buttermilk powder and sour cream powder. Do yourself a favor and pick up a bag of these chips, they’re one of the best items at Whole Foods. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

9/10

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Whole Foods 365 Whipped Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese

Whole Foods 365 Whipped Cream Cheese

Most cream cheese is thick and dense—but if that’s not your style, pick up some 365 brand whipped cream cheese. It’s so light and airy and it practically spreads itself. But don’t worry, you still get cream cheese’s signature tang. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

9.5/10

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Whole Foods 365 Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin Puree

Whole Foods 365 Pumpkin Puree

Do not get the organic 365 brand pumpkin puree. Get this one. It’s thick and a beautiful burnt sienna color with a rich, slightly sweet pumpkin flavor. It’s perfect for your pumpkin pies or seasonal pasta bakes. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

9.5/10

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Whole Foods 365 Organic Green Tea

Green Tea

Whole Foods 365 Organic Green Tea

Many of the green teas we sipped in our green tea taste test were seriously bitter—too bitter. But the 365 brand green tea manages to still give you all that toasty, vegetal, earthy green tea flavor without too much bitterness. If you’re looking for an everyday green tea to keep in your tea drawer (we all have tea drawers, right?), then this is one of the best things to buy at Whole Foods. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

10/10

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Whole Foods 365 Organic Tart Cherry Juice

Tart Cherry Juice

Whole Foods 365 Organic Tart Cherry Juice

If you want tart cherry juice but still want some sweetness, this 365 brand cherry juice is the best one for you. It tastes a bit like cranberry juice. Whether you’re drinking it to help you fall asleep (it’s a real thing), mixing it into cocktails or mocktails, or pouring it into smoothies, this is one of the best tart cherry juices out there. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

10/10

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Whole Foods 365 Garlic Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki Sauce

Whole Foods 365 Garlic Teriyaki Sauce

Hey, garlic girlies, this one’s for you. Pour this 365 brand teriyaki sauce onto anything and everything for a mild soy flavor and a hearty garlic kick. There are actual chunks of garlic in the mix, so you know you’re getting real garlic pungency. If you’re the type who always doubles the garlic in any recipe, then this is one of the best Whole Foods products to add to your grocery list. —Justine Sterling

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Rating:

10/10

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Best Fresh Ingredients for Egg Rolls

Egg Rolls

365 Vegetable Egg Rolls

These 365 brand veggie egg rolls succeed where so many vegetable egg rolls have failed: They have actual texture inside with every bite. They aren’t just hot mush in your mouth. With edamame, water chestnuts, and crunchy veggies like cabbage, the filling tastes fresh. Restaurant-quality. I’d wager these egg rolls are one of the best Whole Foods products in the frozen section. —Ariana Losch

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Rating:

8.5/10

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Best Cheese: Whole Foods 365 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella Sticks

Whole Foods 365 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

I’m not sure where we’re going wrong as a society, but it is ridiculously hard to find good frozen mozzarella cheese sticks. The 365 brand is one of the few lights at the end of the dark cheese stick tunnel. Their mozzarella cheese is quite creamy, deliciously fatty, and pulls apart like something out of an Olive Garden commercial. They could maybe use a little more salt and flavor nuance, but hey, that’s what marinara sauce is for. —Ariana Losch

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Rating:

9/10

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Whole Foods Market Whitefish Caviar

Caviar

Whole Foods Market Whitefish Caviar

This caviar isn’t just good—it’s the best under $25 caviar we’ve ever had. It tastes expensive. The true fine dining experience you expect from caviar. The eggs have an elegant delicateness and stick together without gloop. (It’s pretty hard to find cheap caviar without the gloop, apparently.) It’s almost a little on the nose that Whole Foods would have the best caviar, if you ask me, but the proof is in the pearls. —Ariana Losch

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Rating:

10/10

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