As soon as I put it in my mouth, it tasted fishy. That has never happened with other fish oils. Anyone else? I guess I need to return them.
253965
I didnt have that problem. However, I do keep my pills refrigerated as suggested. Maybe that would help.
253966
This was this first fish oil that I did NOT taste fishy. I have tried various brands for over ten years and the taste and after taste (burping) was unbearable. This brand has been amazing for me and it does not have any taste at all.
253967
My recent shipment had a very fishy smell and taste. However, after just three days of use my inflamed shoulder joint felt 100 % better. That is very noteworthy. I've had a lot of pain for nearly a year and had physical therapy for it. Another user suggested that our fishy shipments must be spoiled and to ask for a replacement and store the next container in the refrigerator. While this might be the case that spoilage is starting, I simply eat something else to get rid of the fishy taste. It's working for me so I see no need to ask for a replacement. In fact, I ordered another bottle and that one will go right into the refrigerator. My recent shipment had a very fishy smell and taste. However, after just three days of use my inflamed shoulder joint felt 100 % better. That is very noteworthy. I've had a lot of pain for nearly a year and had physical therapy for it. Another user suggested that our fishy shipments must be spoiled and to ask for a replacement and store the next container in the refrigerator. While this might be the case that spoilage is starting, I simply eat something else to get rid of the fishy taste. It's working for me so I see no need to ask for a replacement. In fact, I ordered another bottle and... » Read More My recent shipment had a very fishy smell and taste. However, after just three days of use my inflamed shoulder joint felt 100 % better. That is very noteworthy. I've had a lot of pain for nearly a year and had physical therapy for it. Another user suggested that our fishy shipments must be spoiled and to ask for a replacement and store the next container in the refrigerator. While this might be the case that spoilage is starting, I simply eat something else to get rid of the fishy taste. It's working for me so I see no need to ask for a replacement. In fact, I ordered another bottle and that one will go right into the refrigerator. « Show Less
253968
I too did not care for the taste of the gel cap coating. I also had to return them.
1367704
I have not had that problem at all. That said I have always taken any fish oil with food. This is the best fish oil supplement I have ever taken.
48873
Mine were capsules too. And I'm not a fan. The capsule has a much stronger fishy taste.
578036
The oil that we bought DEFINITELY smells like say, turpentine or kerosene...it's pretty foul smelling stuff..and the taste is just as bad!! I'm buying some more, but this time i'm going to get the gelcaps! My husband has stage IV cancer (lungs & liver) so i'm doing my best to get him well! Smell & taste be darned!
2122399
Just broke one open and tasted it. At first it tasted like nothing much - just a light oil, but it had slight odd aftertaste that is just slightly bitter and lingering. Nothing overpowering, but different.
1577810
When you use the Cod Liver Oil flavored Lightly with Lemon, you don't taste it (usually over and over) again. My eye doctor told me about this, when he strongly suggested that I try it for an issue that I'm having with my eyes - - he knows that I'm a wimp about the taste of cod liver oil anyhow, so he suggested that I use the lemon-flavored oil; but he did tell me to use Carlson's oil, whatever flavor that I ended up using. He would not recommend any of the other brands of cod liver oils. Hope that this helps.
891782
I just licked it and didn't taste anything. Okay, I really didn't but it doesn't mention any induction of substance that would elicit taste. It doesn't smell like anything but rubber/latex and my puppy doesn't seem to find it flavorful.
456972
Haha sorry you had to go through the experience of tasting this awful product! I have long since given up on this stuff- the only thing I've ever heard someone use it in and find it tolerable was in a chocolate protein smoothie (they wanted a hint of pb flavor) and even with all that flavor/sugar covering it up/helping it the person still could barely stand it. I threw mine out, it just wasn't worth trying to save for me. =p maybe slathering Nutella or something over it would help? (But uh...that sorta cancels out the whole point of this zero-calorie spread, doesn't it? Lol)
2218209
I don't notice any fishy smell. In fact, that's why I like this particular brand. I experience no fish smell and no fish taste. I have friends who say they can't take fish oil pills due to the "fish burps" they get, but I have never experienced this aftertaste with this product.
1911681
too soon to tell but due to the fishy reflux, I won't be buying/trying any more; will stick with krill oil
1475049
Hi. I wouldn't say this is "normal" but I just received a bottle from them, and I've experienced the same thing. The oil is pressed from seeds, so I guess it just wasn't filtered properly. I'm going to run it through a coffee filter. That should take care of the problem.
2115837
In a glass or bottle of water, I cannot taste the flavor. However, there is a very light fishy flavor that I can only taste if I double the amount of drops in a small glass of water. Usually, it's not noticeable. I hope this helps.
1500150
Yes. My most recent auto delivery was capsules instead of the softgels. There was a strong fishy smell when I opened the bottle and the capsule tastes fishy. I'm hoping this is not a permanent change. If so, I will be searching for another brand.
1080551
I'm guessing that it has a "funny" taste when you fired it up the first time? If so, it's because you didn't let it sit for 24 hours after you took it out of the box. During transit, if it's turned upside down or on it's side, the gear oils run everywhere. Letting it sit for twenty-four hours before starting keeps it from tasting awful. Otherwise, I use vinegar to clean mine out once a month. And I only use filtered water to make ice.
1511651
If you don't eat something with it. I had no issue when taken with food. As I said before, this pill did me no good! No more than regular fish oil off the shelf. I tried it for pain relief as advertised. No relief. It may work for some but not for me. All they want to do is get a million sales and they have made their $$$$$. I was a sucker.
130507
That is the odor of pure Black Cumin Seed oil. It will also burn your throat a bit when you swallow it. Olive oil is the same way if it's really 100% pure, which most of it isn't now days and has been mixed with other oils, except if you are fortunate enough to buy it coming from Italy, which I do believe Amazon sells also. You might like the Black Seed in capsules better if this flavor bothers you.
2208279
Depends on what you mean by fishy. You use a very small amount in any recipe calling for fish sauce. It gives it that "umami" flavor - a deep, full flavor. It smells terrible in the bottle and tastes wonderful on the plate! Try a small bottle. If you like it it's easy to get more, and you wouldn't want to have missed it.