{"id":5781,"date":"2023-03-28T16:00:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.lamansiondelasideas.com\/2023\/03\/28\/costco-removes-fan-favorite-ingredient-faces-criticism\/"},"modified":"2024-08-27T18:34:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T22:34:43","slug":"costco-removes-fan-favorite-ingredient-faces-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/present\/costco-removes-fan-favorite-ingredient-faces-criticism\/","title":{"rendered":"Costco Under Fire for Discontinuing Ingredient Used in Many Recipes by Costumers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Costco<\/strong>, the beloved Seattle-based warehouse chain known for its bulk offerings and high-quality products<\/strong>, has recently faced backlash from its loyal shoppers<\/strong>. The reason is the discontinuation<\/strong> of Litehouse Freeze-Dried Garlic, a staple ingredient in many households. Costco<\/strong> operates over 585 warehouses across the United States <\/strong>(being California the state with the most stores, 133). And it\u2019s safe to say that the store\u2019s loyal members will continue to shop there, even though this is such a letdown, since the chain offer these kind of exclusive products.<\/p>\n

Shoppers were disappointed to hear that the jars of 45 garlic cloves, priced at just $5.79, will no longer be available in Costco stores<\/strong> starting this spring. The versatile ingredient was a hit among customers who loved to add it to dips, sauces, and soups. \u201cWill miss these food service size jars,\u201d commented a shopper on Reddit.<\/p>\n

Costco Is Removing This Product From Its Shelves: Will Other Products Be Discontinued?<\/h2>\n

Litehouse, however, clarified that it is not discontinuing its entire line at Costco, just the freeze-dried garlic<\/strong>. Its other products like the freeze-dried herbs and blue cheese dressing will continue to be available in stores. But how do shoppers know<\/strong> if a product is about to be discontinued? There are a couple of indicators to watch out for. Firstly, a small asterisk on the price tag<\/strong> is a sign that the item might be on its way out. Additionally, a price ending in 97 cents could mean that the product is nearing its end date.<\/p>\n Costco Faces Criticism Over Removal of Essential Ingredient\n

While the loss of Litehouse Freeze-Dried Garlic has left a bitter taste in shoppers\u2019 mouths, Costco is still introducing new items to its shelves. Recently, the wholesaler added a 4.5-pound pie to its bakery that has garnered widespread praise. The delicious treat features a buttery graham cracker crust and a peanut butter chocolate mousse filling.<\/p>\n

And for those who were disappointed by the removal of Costco\u2019s famous half-sheet cakes, there\u2019s good news. Recent reports suggest that the dessert is making a comeback, albeit with a higher price tag of $25<\/strong> at some stores.<\/p>\n

Make Your Own Freeze-Dried Garlic, Like That One From Costco<\/h2>\n

Making your own freeze-dried garlic is a cost-effective and easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes<\/strong>. Plus, it’s a great way to ensure that you always have garlic on hand, even if you don’t have fresh cloves available. So go ahead, give it a try and enjoy the delicious taste of homemade.<\/p>\n Litehouse freeze-dried garlic has been discontinued at Costco\n

First, you’ll need fresh garlic cloves<\/strong>. Peel and chop them into small pieces, around the size of a grain of rice. Spread the pieces out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and leave it there for at least 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Once the garlic is frozen, you’ll need a food dehydrator<\/strong> to finish the job. Spread the frozen garlic pieces out in a single layer on the dehydrator trays. Set the dehydrator to 125\u00b0F and let it run for 12-24 hours, depending on how thickly you’ve chopped the garlic.<\/p>\n

When the garlic is completely dry, remove it from the dehydrator and let it cool to room temperature<\/strong>. Then, place it in a blender or food processor and pulse it until it’s finely ground. Store your homemade freeze-dried garlic in an airtight container and use it whenever you need a burst of garlicky flavor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Costco, the beloved Seattle-based warehouse chain known for its bulk offerings and high-quality products, has recently faced backlash from its loyal shoppers. The reason is the discontinuation of Litehouse Freeze-Dried Garlic, a staple ingredient in many households. Costco operates over 585 warehouses across the United States (being California the state with the most stores, 133). […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":20113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[41],"class_list":["post-5781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-present","tag-costco"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5781"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5781\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5781"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lamansiondelasideas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}