Costco Kirkland Organic Hummus Review
Author’s Note: I don’t work for Costco, and this isn’t a sponsored review. I bought this hummus with my own dad-gum money. Hmmph!
Nobody is perfect.
I shouldn’t be surprised when a Costco store-brand product ends up being scrumptious. MOST of the Kirkland products I’ve tried so far have been between “good” and “excellent.” But this one still surprised me: it’s very good. Better than I expected for the price. But not perfect.
Mild flavor and thick texture.
It has a thick texture, but not too stiff or dry. It’s somehow both textural and creamy at the same time. I’m a fan of VERY zesty hummus (I want the garlic to sear the tastebuds right off my tongue), and this isn’t that way. But it’s still flavorful and delicious. Just mild. If you’re someone who doesn’t want raging garlic breath, you can safely eat this. I think.
Tahini, lemon juice, cumin.
It’s made with real lemon juice, which gives it a perky brightness. I can taste the tahini distinctly, which means no one skimped here. The satisfying earthy sesame nuttiness juuuust balances the brighter lemon notes. There’s also cumin, which lends a pinch of pungent twang.
No olive oil.
There’s a modest drizzle of sunflower oil on top and around the sides. I guess this is the one potential bummer in this product: it is not made with actual olive oil. I’m not a die-hard olive oil fan, so this doesn’t make me too upset. I personally appreciate that there isn’t a river of oil, as I can add my own if I want more. If you like your hummus dripping with oil, you’ll definitely want your own bottle.
Pine nut and red pepper garnish.
The garnish volume didn’t seem like enough for this huge, chonky tub. But it ended up being more than I expected in depth. The pine nuts have a soft crunch (they’ve been sealed up with liquids, so ya know) and there are colorful bits of tender roasted peppers. This confetti is mixed with a bit of garlic, onion, and parsley, too. It isn’t a super strong taste, but it offers a pleasant contrast to the hummus base. It has more “red pepper” flavor than anything else.
If you hate red peppers, you can easily eat around the garnish; it’s neatly contained in the center.
What did I do with my Costco Hummus?
I used mine to make pita meatball sandwiches. These are freshly baked (slightly expensive) pitas from the Costco Bakery, which I reviewed here. And these are Cherry Jalapeno Chicken Meatballs from Sam’s Club. (But you can produce a similar result with Costco’s Amylu Cranberry Jalapeno Meatballs.)
I liked this combination a lot. The hummus is thick enough to not ooze out of the pocket, but soft and flavorful enough to impart a creamy richness to the sandwich. It sort of anchors all the other ingredients. 10/10, would eat sandwiches this way again.
I also used my hummus as a dip with fresh vegetables and crackers. Did I mention this hummus is thick? It’s thick. Here is a cherry tomato dipped in the hummus. Practically sculptural.
Ingredients in Costco Kirkland Organic Hummus
Here are the ingredients from the label:
- Organic Chickpeas
- Water
- Organic Sesame Tahini
- Organic Sunflower Oil
- Organic Lemon Juice
- Organic Garlic
- Sea Salt
- Organic Cumin
- Topping: Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Pine Nuts, Water, Organic Red Pepper, Organic Minced Garlic, Organic Cumin, Organic Parsley, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Organic Onion
Welp. There isn’t anything to complain about here. I tried, but it was no use. Womp-womp. I’ll have to get my jollies elsewhere.
Nutrition Facts
A serving is 2 tablespoons and contains 80 calories. You get 6 grams of fat (0.5 grams saturated fat) and 2 grams of protein. There are 4 grams total carbohydrates, of which 1 gram is sugar (0 grams “added sugars”) and 1 gram is fiber. There’s a surprisingly minimal 5% your daily value of sodium per serving. And 4% your daily value iron per serving.
Price and Servings
The 34 ounce tub cost $5.89 at my local Costco. Since there are 34 servings per container, each serving costs 17 cents. I’m going to be painfully honest: I ate the entire tub in exactly 7 days. So I ate almost 5 servings per day. No regrets. It was delicious.
This is a “Kirkland Signature” (Costco store-brand) product, and the item # is: 2251987. Whereas some Costco items are seasonal, this one appears in my store year-round. I usually find it in the refrigerator case with the soups, salsas, dips, and kimchi.
Shelf-Life
My package only allowed about 1.5 months to consume, unopened. The label say to consume within 7 days of opening.
Dramatic Conclusion
This is crowd-pleasing hummus with quality ingredients. It’s versatile and wholesome. The price is right. It isn’t as zesty as I’d personally prefer, and it isn’t made with olive oil. But nobody is perfect.
On my super scientific “Awesome-o-Meter,” this hummus scores an enthusiastic “Yaaas!”
The End.
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