McCormick Gourmet Chives

McCormick Gourmet Chives are a small, pantry-friendly jar of freeze-dried chives marketed as a premium herb for everyday cooking. You’d find it in the spice and herbs aisle, shelved alongside other dried parsley, dill, and onion powders, often near gourmet salt blends and refrigerated herb alternatives. It suits shoppers stocking up for weekend brunches, quick weeknight garnish needs, or holiday hors d’oeuvres where a bright green sprinkle improves presentation without the perishable upkeep of fresh herbs. The McCormick Gourmet name positions this as an aspirational, slightly upscale pantry staple — appealing to home cooks who want restaurant-style finishing touches and to gift-minded shoppers assembling spice sets. Label copy leans into freshness preservation (“freeze-dried at peak freshness”) and convenience rather than kid-directed branding; there’s typically no organic seal on this SKU and no playful characters, just a clean, product-forward package. The package is a small sealed spice container with shaker openings and a screw cap, designed for easy sprinkling; the flakes are lightweight, brittle, and vivid green, rehydrating quickly in soups or creamy spreads. Sensory notes read as mild onion with a hint of garlic, used as a finishing touch on baked potatoes, omelets, dips, and deviled eggs. Processing context: the chives are freeze-dried to remove moisture and lock in flavor — a minimal, preserving step that makes them shelf-stable. Rituals around this jar are quick and habitual: a teaspoon measured into sour cream, a fast stir into compound butter, or a last-minute garnish that signals a finished, cared-for dish.