Costco vs Whole Foods Parmigiano Reggiano - Are They Worth The Price?

Can you find good Parmigiano Reggiano in American grocery stores? Are they even worth the small slices and high prices?? let's put Costco and Whole Foods to the test and see which is the best!

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[bekind]

I love how much he concentrates on the food. These kinds of vids would be great, maybe Whole Foods vs Costco vs Trader Joe’s. Who has the best chips, canned food, frozen food, ice cream, etc of their own brands and similar type. Could have an Italian slant like salamis or most creative frozen dinners, best deals, freshest meats, etc.

[tamousha]

Thank you and please keep making these videos. I am moving to the USA from Europe soon and I am quite a foodie. After travelling and also going through life changing reconstructive surgery in Italy I have come to highly appreciate the country, it’s people and food! Italians are so passionate abt the good things in life. Alessio keep spreading the joy and pride of authentic Italian food! Grazie Mille.

[CStuekey]

I will always trust Alessio's opinion when it comes to food

[FloRiDaNication]

So I listened to you guys, and I bought a $15.83 chunk of cheese. So glad I did it! I was so surprised that something made out of milk can develop such a wonderful, nutty flavor. I am grateful to you guys, for educating me about good food. Love to y’all. ❤

[fiorellino]

I'm Italian (yes, born and lived there) and I prefer the Kirkland brand's parmigiano! Also, if you look at the packaging, the label states it's actually made in Italy!

[redsoxexpat]

Love it! Do a few more of these, but next time do blind tasting. It's always so interesting to see what people think when they can't see the appearance of the product or branding and cant feel the product. The more inexpensive product often wins out when we aren't hampered by expectations.

[kristinajones]

Whole Foods used to host an annual Parmigiano Reggiano “Crack Off” where customers could watch them break open wheels. I happened upon the event one year & truly enjoyed the generous samples of freshly opened Parm given out afterwards.

[nadbarr]

My elderly Italian friends who immigrated from Calabria to the States find the Costco PR acceptable as well. Thanks Alessio!!😊

[adambennett]

I did this exact test a couple of months ago after feeling disappointed about Costco‘s Parmesan Reggiano. I wonder if it was Whole Foods packaging but I felt like I got more nutty flavors and the consistency was firmer than the Costco brand. Regardless, loved the content. Keep it up!

[Philadiego]

Whole Foods carries a few different versions of Pecorino Romano. Fulvi, Mitica and my personal favorite Locatelli. I would love to see him try all 3. I think the best way is on a slice of pizza or a meatball.

[Redd]

Love your videos! Found your page by accident and I can't get enough! Thank you for sharing with us

[blueeyedgirlS]

My boyfriend gets tips from watching all these videos of yours, he's a proud American Italian hehe

[crazychimp]

I grabbed some Vacche Rosse Parmigiano Reggiano from Bologna and it’s nutty and spicy and it crumbles. I put the rind in my bolognese and it added such depth to my carbonara I can’t go back

[chiggins]

Do a blind taste test next time. Love this man!

[Katcom]

Interesting, I might buy the Costco brand. Thanks for the review 🙏🏽

[AdelesingsL]

I knew Costco would win! They make quality products! It’s harder to get at regular supermarkets

[therosieplays]

Thank you for sharing this. I have been buying the Costco one and was just wondering today if it was the best and worth the price. I will keep buying it. 🎉

[borbetomagus]

I've tried Costco's 'Kirkland Signature Pecorino Romano Cheese', but it's not as good as Locatelli Pecorino Romano that might be available in larger supermarkets -- or specialty Italian markets. Yet, Locatelli is said to be inferior to Sini Fulvi Pecorino Romano, but I haven't been fortunate enough to find this Italian brand. ATK did a comparison test of their own and picked Boar's Head as their top choice - over Locatelli and Sini Fulvi, and recommended Zerto as a best buy. I think I should be able to find Boar's Head, but not likely the other Italian brands.

Even though you didn't prefer it, can you identify the brand of Whole Foods' Parmigiano Reggiano? That's half the battle when choosing good ingredients.

[jenniferkapoian]

Just confirmation that I was buying the right one! Thanks Alessio!

[Cheomega]

I stopped the video to say I love COSTCO wholesale and business center