I used to be able to buy this in the grocery store for about $5.00 per jar. I can't find it in any grocery store in my area anymore so I have had to go online to get it. I would like to find a site that does not charge for shipping because that really increases the cost per jar. I use this all the time in pasta dishes, rice dishes, pot pies, soups, etc. Just dilute it in the pan with some white wine and you are ready to go. I do not usually use salt so I find this a bit salty. For normal people it may not be a problem.