This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Someone on a closed thread said they would be reporting if they see any tomorrow. It's "Lurpak" in the silver package and comes from Scandinavia. Jif Peanut Butter. A 2.5-pound 2-pack of Kirkland mixed nuts costs less than a similar product from Trader Joe’s, another company famous for its high-quality white-labeled products. Pure vanilla extract at imitation vanilla prices can only be found at Costco. How would you compare it to the Danish butter, rather than the Mexican butter? Reviews from Good Housekeeping agree: Despite the low price, Kirkland paper towels were applauded for absorbency and thickness. The only “issue” reviewers noted was the bacon is sold in four 1-pound packages. Here are the 20 items you should never buy name brand again: Smartwool might be the high-end choice, but Kirkland offers a quality wool blend hiking sock for way, way less. Four pounds may seem like a whole heck of a lot of bacon, but it’s sold in four single-pound packs, so just stick them in the freezer until you’re ready to cook a BLT, fry up some bacon and eggs — or cotton candy bacon . Have heard from a reliable source that Costco is having trouble getting some items across the border. The wide range and prices of Costco’s private label might seem too good to be true, but Kirkland brand products are the real deal. CG2U, However, many companies fill that other 10 percent with sugar, partially hydrogenated oils and other fillers. Kirkland Signature Salted Butter Solids, 1 lb, 4 ct. Quite frustrating. Costco, "I don't know, we don't have a date." Stop overspending and start saving now. To answer Gringal's question. It takes a mature maple tree an entire season to produce just a gallon of maple syrup, according to Cornell University, which is why it’s one of the more expensive pantry items in U.S. households. In a test of 20 different brands of toilet paper by Good Housekeeping, Kirkland Signature received 3.5 stars for being a “low-end” product, but it was praised for its thick material that dissolved well in pipes, making it “great for finicky pipes.” Testers in the experiments also noted the toilet paper’s softness. “I used to buy Bounty, but it’s expensive. Your only problem might be finding somewhere to stash all 12 rolls. Kirkland Signature Organic Peanut Butter By law, any product labeled “peanut butter” in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts, according to the National Peanut Board. After a year-long experiment sourcing olive oil in Greece, Costco returned to Italy to get its signature Kirkland brand olive oil straight from olive oil producers. “Costco has deals with the manufacturers of most of these products, who then white label on behalf of Kirkland. Almost panic time. Unsalted Butter Solids, 1 lb, 30 ct. We used it for a number of years--when the price was 17 pesos per 200 grams--but switched to Kirkland and have never gone back. The Written Word, Computer advice. This initiative seems to have worked — Kirkland olive oil receives consistent high marks in controlled taste tests and the quality of the oil remains very high, according to Olive Oil Times. Either way, it's a dense, creamy butter that is far better than any Mexican butter--IMHO, even better than Lala. Many of the offers appearing on this site are from advertisers from which this website receives compensation for being listed here. They would have all kinds of good business reasons to do so. When you hear “organic,” your instinct might be to scream “expensive.” But at Costco you save $0.03 per oz by picking up Kirkland Signature organic chicken stock instead of buying Swanson. I have a little trouble paying over $100. It has developed such a cult following that things like bacon soda, bacon jelly beans, bacon toothpaste and even bacon perfume are a thing. Kirkland Signature Creamy Almond Butter is one of the best-flavored almond butter on the market. According to Consumer Reports, one of the “dirty little secrets of toilet paper” is that as companies lower their prices on this household staple, they are also lowering the size of the rolls. No change in Kirkland butter status but there is something I can use at Superlake if I can't wait. Costco member “mommyliz” wrote, “These are the best quality baby wipes on the market I’ve come across. Costco’s AA alkalines are actually made by Duracell, just wrapped in a different wrapper. None of the Costco warehouses in Tucson carry the Kirkland brand peanut butter anymore. “As a consumer, I think buying most of their products is usually a smart deal as they do have rigid quality control,” a former Costco employee told GOBankingRates. In just months, the company completely sold out of this product, which featured a four-piece urethane cover, soft inner core and speed-boosting outer core to maximize performance — the equivalent of a tour-type ball. Kirkland Signature Organic Peanut Butter contains peanuts and salt — that’s it. Years ago I heard that Kirkland butter was made by Land O Lakes - no matter who makes it, it's good butter. Look no further than Costco, which sells 100% pure maple syrup for only $0.30 per oz, almost $1.40 cheaper per oz than Roxbury. Per Costco's website, Kirkland protein bars have a 4.6-star rating with 2,000 reviews. Score one for Costco. Costco corporate food buyer Shauna Lopez said in The Costco Connection newsletter that the company has taken steps to ensure its product is 100 percent Italian extra virgin olive oil. Many brands sell maple syrup at premium prices, but higher price tags don’t always mean better quality. It became hard to find after Christmas last year and haven't seen any at all since last spring. You’re gonna save almost a full dollar per ounce when you buy Kirkland walnuts. Update on the butter status? Acutally I am in San Cristobal de las Casas right now where we have a French baker who does old fashion bread and two French pastries shops that are excelent but pasties are not my thing , bread is and the one in Ajijic I do not care for. Top Kirkland-Brand Items Only Costco Insiders Know. No cheese either. You could even use it in baking.