Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices because the vanilla bean is harvested off a specific orchid plant and it has to be pollinated by hand. So you are not going to find pure vanilla at bargain prices. This costco kirkland brand comes in a 16 ounce bottle and it is the 3rd time I have purchased it.

Why is vanilla so expensive at Costco?

Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices because the vanilla bean is harvested off a specific orchid plant and it has to be pollinated by hand. So you are not going to find pure vanilla at bargain prices. This costco kirkland brand comes in a 16 ounce bottle and it is the 3rd time I have purchased it.

Is Costco vanilla any good?

Money still recommends Costco’s vanilla as “worth seeking out,” but only for its relatively low price — around $35 for a whopping 16 ounces (definitely a steal compared to favorite Nielsen-Massey which runs $16 for just 2 ounces). … They cost $21.99 for a whole five beans, but this isn’t such a bargain.