{"id":12356,"date":"2026-01-02T15:03:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snarklesauce.com\/blog\/?p=12356"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:41:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:41:52","slug":"costco-kirkland-organic-hummus-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snarklesauce.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/02\/costco-kirkland-organic-hummus-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Costco Kirkland Organic Hummus Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Yes, I did<\/em> eat 2.125 pounds of hummus in one week.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Author’s Note: I don’t work for Costco<\/a>, and this isn’t a sponsored review. I bought this hummus with my own dad-gum money. Hmmph!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nobody is perfect.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em> good. Better than I expected for the price. But not perfect.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I didn’t manage to get a photo before digging in. Sorry-not-sorry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mild flavor and thick texture.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em> that way. But it’s still flavorful and delicious. Just mild<\/em>. If you’re someone who doesn’t want raging garlic breath, you can safely eat this. I think.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Although thiccc, it spreads smoothly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tahini, lemon juice, cumin.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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No olive oil.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s a modest drizzle of sunflower oil on top and around the sides. I guess this is the one<\/em> 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<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pine nuts, in this economy?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pine nut and red pepper garnish.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The garnish volume didn’t seem like enough for this huge, chonky tub. But it ended up being more than I expected in depth<\/em>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you hate<\/em> red peppers, you can easily eat around the garnish; it’s neatly contained in the center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What did I do with my Costco Hummus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I used mine to make pita meatball sandwiches. These are freshly baked (slightly expensive) pitas from the Costco Bakery, which I reviewed here<\/a>. 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<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My pita sandwich is better than yours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I liked this combination a lot. The hummus is thick enough to not<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Behold, my hummus sculpture. It’s modern and edgy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients in Costco Kirkland Organic Hummus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the ingredients from the label:<\/p>\n\n\n\n