"Absolutely swathed in sea salt, the nuts were described as "powdery," which didn't help their cause with the uphill battle they had on the textural front. Some nuts were soft; others were roasted to firm and crunchy. Taken with that sodium sheeting, the end result was a snacking experience that felt incongruent on too many levels."
"Some Reddit users have compared Costco's other macadamia nut supplier, MacFarms Fresh from Hawaii, with the Kirkland Signature options and decided that the latter just don't hold up a candle. MacFarm's sea-salt, dry-roasted nuts have been described as "more delicate, buttery," while the Kirkland nuts get knocked for having up to six different countries sourcing macadamia nuts."
Kirkland Signature dry-roasted, sea-salted macadamia nuts from Costco received the lowest ranking in a Tasting Table review of select Costco nuts. The primary issues stem from over-seasoning with sea salt, creating a powdery coating that overwhelms the nuts. Texture inconsistency compounds the problem, with some nuts soft while others are overly firm and crunchy. At nearly $20 for 1.5 pounds, the price point fails to justify the disappointing quality. Customer feedback on Reddit and Costco's website confirms this assessment, with comparisons to MacFarms Fresh macadamia nuts revealing that Kirkland's multi-country sourcing results in inferior flavor and texture compared to alternatives.
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