Reply To: Why does Schmaltz Herring cost $22 a pound? (excluding the onions & oil)

For the same reason, a mixture of flour and water before pesach costs $15 – $50 / LB. The cost of the labor involved in cutting the fish and the onions, the cost of oil, making the various “sauces”, packaging and the space to age the fish. Regular old fashioned pickled herring costs about $7 – $8 for a 26 oz jar.

DY: Where can you find CY cream cheese for $2 per 8 oz container?