It may have just been the supermarket I bought it from but I believe it was $6-$7/lb at the deli dept.I have long since used it up but did save the brand label as well as the cost label for proof and when I find my battery charger for my Canon Powershot, I will post a pic.I really cannot describe the taste very well, mostly because I smoked for about 30 years and quit 2 years ago but do not know if