Just received this &amp; it has a noticeable vinegar or sour smell to it, more so than mint. I'm wondering if I have a bad batch or if that's normal?
817007
Something must be wrong with the batch. I have never experienced that at all. I started using it right after the "Shark Tank" exposure. I am a HUGE fan of this product. Did you try calling them? The are in Washington State, I think. Good Luck and try this again, it is so good.
904639
Mine just came and it has a horrendous chemical smell. Will update in a week or two and let you know if it persists.
1360352
I do not think of it being minty. It has a fresh clean smell, but I don't notice mint. Great product.
1384367
Oh wow. I don't know. I am not experiencing that. I love this stuff! A bad batch maybe?
1082060
Mine tasted a little funny the first few water fills, but was fine after that. I use bottled water in mine. You could try running a batch of vinegar water through it, just make sure you run a couple batches to rinse it well.
962997
Mine does not smell like vinegar at all. This is the second buckwheat pillows I have bought. Neither had a smell. I love them.
631075
I would check to make sure it's not spoiled or out of date? It shouldn't taste sour?
73911
I don't think it smells that bad, many others smell worse. But yeah, I think it is supposed to smell like a combination of fruits and vegetables + chemical substances. It might be slightly unpleasant, just try to take it during meals and not try to smell it. Or maybe check the color/expiration date, mine is a fresh blue-gray, if yours doesn't look like that, it might be a bad/expired product.
2215365
I also think you should contact the seller. I've never had that problem. Either it got really hot in transit or it's from a old batch. Good luck!
1887477
Mine doesn't have white on top either and is from some other company called wellness scent! I'm so confused. I ordered oregano oil I got sent peppermint And totally different company ?! Anyone have any ideas what's going on?
353942
I agree with Yvonne. I bought it a couple years ago and it seems like the same thing. I have no idea why it smells funky.
1673584
When I first started buying it a couple years ago, I would have said definitely yes, but not now. The peppermint fragrance in the last few bottles I bought (and returned) was minimal and totally overpowered with a rank or sour odor--absolutely awful and I'd NEVER put it in food! I'm currently searching for a new source and, if amazon doesn't mind, I will post a reply when I find one, as I've already been asked by another person to let them know. Amazon?
450417
I think that, certain vendors, here on Amazon may be selling a false product, I wish I knew which one I'd gotten it from but it smelled strong of mint, like an artificial product, I have MCS and I didn't react to it when it was selling w/ 'Master's Miracle' before it change, but this I did. I'm hoping it was the case that the vendor was bad, so I can get the true one from another vendor, I really do like the true product and have even gotten their Moisturizing one and am quite happy w/ it (though I have to dilute it a LOT). So, I think it's taking a chance, but Amazon credited me and if I get the wrong one this time, I will report the vendor and hope they address it. I think that, certain vendors, here on Amazon may be selling a false product, I wish I knew which one I'd gotten it from but it smelled strong of mint, like an artificial product, I have MCS and I didn't react to it when it was selling w/ 'Master's Miracle' before it change, but this I did. I'm hoping it was the case that the vendor was bad, so I can get the true one from another vendor, I really do like the true product and have even gotten their Moisturizing one and am quite happy w/ it (though I have to dilute it a LOT). So, I think it's taking a chance, but Amazon credited me and if I... » Read More I think that, certain vendors, here on Amazon may be selling a false product, I wish I knew which one I'd gotten it from but it smelled strong of mint, like an artificial product, I have MCS and I didn't react to it when it was selling w/ 'Master's Miracle' before it change, but this I did. I'm hoping it was the case that the vendor was bad, so I can get the true one from another vendor, I really do like the true product and have even gotten their Moisturizing one and am quite happy w/ it (though I have to dilute it a LOT). So, I think it's taking a chance, but Amazon credited me and if I get the wrong one this time, I will report the vendor and hope they address it. « Show Less
2034084
I had the same problem and was immediately disappointed, it took about as long s you have, but I washed it out wi a vinegar solution like you might use in your frig. Then try it out with some bread inside. Even if you think that you can still smell it the bread really does come out OK. I've had mine since last May hope this helps.
32385
I do notice a minor fishy smell and perhaps a little change in the taste of my smoothies but really not much. Did you refrigerate after you opened it? I have a small jar I took to work that was not refrigerated and it did get fishier smelling. But still not that bad. I think a little taste, smell and color just comes with the product. This is still by fat the best spiulina product I've ever used and iI have been feeling marvelous!
927470
I had the same problem on a bottle I ordered back in May 2014. They didn't have the right coating and tasted so bitter/sour that I choked on one. I still have the bottle because it was too late to return them but I might try calling the manufacturer for a replacement. I just stopped taking them.
86973
It has a synthetic type smell when it's new, but that disapates within a day or two out of the packaging. If it lasts longer than that, could be moldy from being wet or something and you should get another