I know people have mentioned these seeds are somewhat bitter, but are they always REALLY bitter?? And smell?? Urgh!
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They are very fragrant. Quiet bitter too. I eat them with ginger and honey and always have a glass of water to flush it down, but when I sprinkle some on my bread before I bake it, it becomes the most delicious seed.
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They do have a smell all of their own. I bought a grinder so I can grind them up and yes they are somewhat bitter. I haven't used them for any baking as of yet. Should I use them?
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They are bitter but they don't really smell bad. The smell is strong but not bad. I take one tea spoon every morning and then I drink juice or coke, so there is no aftertaste.
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Seeds are just little bit bitter, maybe little bit sour and little bit taste of black pepper but not that strong. Grind spoon or two in coffee grinder and add some honey, then you can keep it in refrigerator and use teaspoon or two each day. You can spread it on bread add in yogurt and cereals or in blender with smoothie.
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I had them too..and would like them again...please let me know where to get seeds!
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My beans do smell a little... acrid and icky. I'm making extract right now and it smells strongly of vodka and vanilla, no trace of that acrid smell. However my vanilla has been maturing for two months and it's still not ready. Kind of a bummer, but not their fault.
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Hi Stephanie, Im not sure about all of those as I stopped ordering the product last year. The flavor changed in my last few canasters, it literally started tasting like dirt. I thought Id share since I had recommended it to a friend who had the same issue as well.
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One's awful may be another's pleasant however I took a big sniff of my 6 month old chamomile; it smells somewhat sweet. I doubt you'd find the aroma rancid. I assume if it were bad it might smell of mildew if it weren't dried properly. At any rate, Return it. It's easy enough to do. You might touch base with Davidson; see if they can shed light on your predicament.
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Worth trying, as it over-seeds most pungent smell ! that is my personal experience, though I never tried it for vinegar. Use it without diluting.
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Paula, I actually havent planted these seeds yet. I apologize i cant help you on this one .Sincerely , Tiara
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I believe it is. I couldn't handle the VERY STRONG taste though and switched to chi seeds instead, which ARE organic and have no real taste to speak of.
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Hi there they taste like a tangy cucumber if that makes any sense. But just to let you know I ordered from here and none sprouted idk if the seeds were old or what it was but nothing grew if you do buy from this seller I just hope you have a different outcome than I did. Good luck!!! They're delicious in salads!
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Sorry, I don't really know. I've never had any seeds spoil, and I only use one or two tablespoons per day.
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I've used the flower pouches for many years. Never tried the seeds, mainly because seeds are so unpredictable. Some so well, some never sprout. I use small plants to start my plant bag. By small I mean get the smallest cup on the roots as possible. Begonias do very well in the bags. They are my favorite actually. Petunias do well but tend to get "leggy" and not so showy. Just water, and feed, the Begonias and they will out do themselves. Best wishes.
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It doesn't look like seeds but it's definitely not the fine powder. I've bought that too and apparently it has a different result. The whole husks, which are still quite fine, add bulk.
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i was very disappointed with my seeds, as well. they may have been old seeds.
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It should not taste bitter. It should have a very mild flavor. You may want to return the shipment.
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You will get 5 however they may be raped of their seeds and cut into and others will be whole but dried differently by oven to kill the seeds and lose that sweet smell of HEAT they usually have from the sun drying, DEPENDS ON WHAT BATCH YOU GET. I managed to salvage 1 seed from the first batch I ordered which was sun dried and I'm growing my own plant/s which cropped out amazingly so far. To me I prefer un-raped sun-dried pods because I am a connoisseur of hot peppers and the sun drying tastes better. The seller is the only one so far I know of that is allowed to sell the Reaper but Hinterland sells an amazing Trinidad Moruga Scorpion if you don't mind a step down from 1st place in heat. The seller of this Reaper wants to please their customers and I believe they will be successful in their venture so I recommend it.
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To be totally honest, I don't know. It is one of those gut feelings where you do it because you know it is working for you, but how, I really don't know. AND, I will continue to take it. I also bought the black (caraway) seeds at a local India grocery store. I have experienced a cleansing, (no stomach upset, just results) and some family/friends didn't have the same experience (a cleansing). The seeds aren't fun, none the less, I will continue to take them as well. I hope this helps.
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My seeds have grown very well, but honestly the plants growing look more like parsley then what is pictured. I have not tried a tea from it yet since I don't exactly know what I'm growing.