Has anyone tasted it or gotten it on their hands? Does it taste bitter to humans as well?
279345
It's horribly bitter. I have accidentally gotten it in my mouth a few time, so YUCK! But that is the point, so it's good. :)
279346
I didn't notice anything at all that stood out. I didn't notice a smell or taste or anything... it didn't do AANYTHING for us. I threw it away.
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I just tried a half teaspoon, since I don't remember it having much of a flavor. It was kind of like chewing a bit of grass stalk- slightly sweet, with just a tiny bit of bitterness after I'd chewed most of the other flavor away. I've eaten a lot of wheat germ in my oatmeal over the years and never noticed any bitterness. I store mine in the fridge, not the freezer, for up to a year until I need to reorder the case quantity. If it tastes bitter all by itself, I think you should have it replaced.Hope that helps.
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Yes me too, I wrote a review about it. The taste is terrible also. I had been buying from Amazon though so I am not sure why it is suddenly different.
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Yes, it tastes bitter. All the emulsions do but you can smell the flavor. This is way better than extracts. I have also used the orange, rum, lemon flavors.
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Taking it straight isn't palatable. My spouse thinks it's "ok", but I can't hack the "after taste". However if I put it inside a drink of some sort, I cannot discern a taste...or there's a change so small that it does not affect the pleasure of the beverage.
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Dear Mike, Unfortunately we have not personally sampled this particular product ourselves, and we are unable to provide our own opinion. However upon review of the product description and supplement facts, we see that it is comprised of herbs and a few minerals that can be quite bitter tasting. It is said that it can be taken strait, but it is recommended to mix into a child's beverage. We hope this information was helpful to you. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you, and we appreciate your patience in this matter. If we can be of further assistance, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at your earliest opportunity. Thank you, and have a fantastic day! Sincerely, Kellie B. Email Specialist Swanson Health Products
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I find the pollen to have no identifiable taste. scattering out the pollen in my palm before swallowing, there is no indication of dirt or (yuck) dead beads. Each bead is quickly dissolved as I much down and the taste is neither sweet or sour, more like wheat germ. No unpleasant to my taste buds. Enjoy the end to sinus allergies!
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To me, it has a burnt wood taste. And of course it's sweet. Does not taste or have an aftertaste like licorice root. Maybe I have a dud.
1976119
It is sweetened with artificial sweetener. I don't think it's bitter. Amazon only sells 3 cans together but the price is good.
560112
Definitely not flavored. It also doesn't mix well in water for me. I heard someone else say they put it in a spoonful of yogurt to eat it instead, but I haven't tried it yet.
517150
It is normal. It is not "doctored" up to taste good.(sugar etc.)I use about an inch of ice tea in the 16oz. cup that they give you.That takes the bitterness away for me.
1204612
I didnt like the taste. I gave it away. I can't answer that question. Sorry.
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I found no bitterness to it at all. As for the acidity, I didn't even notice any. No mind you, I brew all my coffee on the strong side. The acidity to me is simply a bi-product of strong coffee that I never concern myself with or worry about.
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I have half a bottle of Phion Green powder it still tastes great . I am curious like you why they didn't print the expiry date like those of their other products . I think the best is to ask Phion balance company . I didn't ask them as mine powder taste real good yet I believe everything has an expiry date including human beings .
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Aloha Ronald, It doesn't taste like licorice at all too me. I like to eat fennel and tastes nothing like that. I haven't eaten candy licorice for a long time. The product has an unusual taste to me. Like nothing I can compare it too!!! A hui hou.
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I could taste the licorice root, just slightly. It is not a sweet drink at all. Rather, its very hearty. Hope that helps.
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I no longer have this item. Bought it a few years ago. I liked it, but my kids hated the taste. Sorry.