Do they lose their flavor after awhile? If so, how can you regain it?
882718
Only thing I can say is that my 70 lb dog with steel jaws loved them and I was impressed that each one lasted a month and a half before he wore them down to the point where they were too small.
882719
I have never tasted to find out but my dogs seem to continue to have the same amount of interested in them a couple years later as they did when they were new. If given the option of a brand new one and an old one they'll pick the new one of course.
882720
I dont know if they lose their flavor, but my dogs kept chewing on it until I took it away when it got too small.
882721
To tell the truth I have never tried one sober they all taste like Irish to me.
1881803
they were good for awhile. im thinkin' of replacing them though. not as much give as i'd like.
886562
Yes. They taste and smell like plastic and it gets worse over time. I won't be buying them again.
128475
They have a tendency to loosen up over time......you might need to wear a headband to assist......great sound thoughWww.
748141
No. I put them in an glass jar that can be sealed tightly. They maintain their flavor that way.
2140856
Ours weren't bad, but you might need to rinse them. I know after about 6 months ours were pretty dirty and I just used soapy water and then rinsed them in clean water and they looked great again.
2153780
Ours did that and later it messed up and we ended up exchanging it (unrelated problem). The new one did not have the smell/taste at all! I think there's something wrong with it.
2081008
I have had mine for over a year and they still look perfect t. Of course, you can't ever cut into them with a knife or burn and reburn them again and again like some people do. If you take care of them ,they should last for many years. Get them and enjoy.
228662
They don't smell now. I can't remember if they had a scent when we first got them. Hope that helps!
1916078
I actually make them from scratch. Rather "piddley" but worth the effort. There is no comparison. We did try Krusteaz and the texture was fine, but the taste didn't compare to scratch. Maybe adding extra vanilla would help. :)
576710
we have never experienced any change in our butters' flavor. it usually gets consumed faster than the light could affect the taste. these dishes hold a relatively small amount of butter, (half a stick) which is why we like them.
2149334
I'd say they're fine for 6 months or so. Have you tried then before? I would recommend tasting them before investing in bulk.
1112737
From both of those failed attempts sound like you are cooking them too long. Adjust your cooking time down by half and then add 30 sec to a min until they come out the way you like them. Also, you need to remember they will continue cooking for a min or two after you remove them from the microwave. You are adding some water, aren't you?
1843450
what I do is put some ina bowl withwater and microwave awhile till the water gets hot and then let them soak AND REHYDRATE. I USE THEM MOSTLY IN SOUPS FOR FLAVOR The dried shitake have more flavor than these...try making some mushroom barley soup.
881953
I think they might be coming stale. I hadn't had this problem with the first 2 orders but since they have been exactly like you describe!
2155140
yes. I think they lose a little of their potency but they'll keep for several months.
74891
YES...this is normal for them...It is disgusting and it never goes away. I ended up throwing them out because they are so messy. Even if you clean them, they lose half their volume, so you soak them again, freeze them, then they end up sliming again in your cooler. I've posted before to others buyer beware. Sorry you had the same problem.