Costco's Worst Kirkland Brand Signature Cheese Has Only A Lick Of Flavor - Tasting Table

"It's easy to believe that all of Costco's Kirkland Signature foods are winners, from cult favorites like its vanilla ice cream and extra virgin olive oil to the store's wide selection of cheeses. Still, even the biggest Costco fans know that the company slips up sometimes and puts out items that are just plain disappointing. For example, when we tried Costco Kirkland Signature cheeses and ranked them from worst to best, the fresh mozzarella landed at the bottom due to its complete lack of flavor."

"What makes fresh mozzarella different than other varieties is that it doesn't have much moisture pressed out of it, resulting in a soft yet sliceable end product with a clean, milky taste. Any foodie knows that this cheese is naturally very mild, but it's not supposed to be totally tasteless like Kirkland Signature's version. Even when paired with fresh tomatoes and olive oil, our tester found Costco's mozzarella logs to be insipid, lacking the subtle tang and saltiness of decent fresh mozz."

A taste test found Costco's Kirkland Signature fresh mozzarella lacks flavor and has a drier consistency than typical fresh mozzarella. Fresh mozzarella normally retains moisture, producing a soft, sliceable texture and a clean, milky taste, but Kirkland's version was described as insipid and nearly tasteless even when paired with tomatoes and olive oil. The cheese also lacked the subtle tang and saltiness expected in decent fresh mozz. The product performed better when cooked, being serviceable on pizza or pasta. Online shoppers reported similar complaints, citing blandness and gritty or dry textures. Some shoppers recommend alternative cheeses instead.

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