How is the taste? I've been reading reviews about other similar products with reports of children crying, vomiting and refusing it due to bad taste
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I bought it for my daughter, but by the time we received it the problem was over! :-/ I bought it because I remembered that it was the only medicine that I truly liked when I was a kid. I don't think it tastes any worse than all those horrible bubble gum flavored things out there - I think it's better. In my experience, most medicines cause refusal and crying! The vomiting is a mystery to me. I have started giving my daughter regular doses of fiber and probiotics (both are the gummy types) and we've never had a repeat of that particular issue since - so there's that. Good luck!
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It has peppermint taste. My kids love it, so I keep it out of reach. I cannot guarantee your kids will like it.
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It tastes like root beer. My 2 younger kids truly LIKE the taste and get excited to take it. My teenager refuses to take it at all... because he knows what it's for. We've tried non-root beer flavored varieties and my kids HATE it. This is the only one they'll take.
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My son loves the taste. This is the only medicine that he will take without drinking something right after taking it. It tastes like root beer. He has been using it for the past 2 years and is now 6 years old.
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no my kids hate them. I actually switched to this multivitamin Zahler Junior Multi, Chewable Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement for Kids, Childrens Great Tasting Cherry Chewable Tablets, All Natural Color and Flavor, 180 Chewable Tablets and my kids love it! it's a chewable and it has a great taste and I love the ingredients!
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To me it taste great and is a staple in my diet around an ounce a day. For some this quantity is too much. Also it is not a food you have on its own. How do you have it, for example mix with banana and papaya and Tahini in shake. Some people like it with Miso in hot water. while it has all the nutrients, it needs to be taken with other foods to give an alchemical balance, i.e., so that it is not a bland energy. I just noticed that you are having tablets. The powder is much better for mixing with other foods. Tablets are not that great.
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The woman who first gave it to me suggested 4 tsp. in one quart of water, then let steep and strain. I find that about right. If it tastes too strong I pour in a little filtered water. I have discovered that when I am fighting a virus it doesn't taste bad at all, which I take to mean that I need it. I figure I don't need it right then if it tastes really horrible. And still, I call it dirt tea. It seems to have a mild taste of dirt, doesn't it? I do not sweeten it at all, that seems to keep the taste from overpowering me.
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Well, I would say it's pretty good as far as liquid supplements go... I enjoy the flavor - think fruity, mango with a slight gritty vit. C chew-able vitamin flavor added in. Even my six year old daughter does not mind taking it on occasion if we run out of IntraKid. That being said, my husband takes IntraMax, but has a difficult time with the way the aftertaste hangs in your mouth. Also, my mother doesn't like that she burps up the aftertaste. For me, it is not a big deal, but everybody is different!
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Hey Alyvia B. They taste suprisingly good :) I use almond milk with mine, I think it makes it taste sweeter. They only thing I would give you a heads up on is if you let it sit for a couple of minutes, shake it before you drink again.
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Although I am not a medical person, I have never heard of any honey being unsafe for children. Whether they would enjoy it is anybody's guess. I love the taste but a visiting friend asked to taste it and she responded with, "That is nasty!" I was shocked, as I think it is yummy. But, although I like the flavor, I actually use it for esophageal reflux. It works better than any prescription or O.T.C. medications. And by the way, it works great for wound care, sore throats and many other ailments with its natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. If we give credit to the 2,940,000 web pages, it is able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! I would say, "Give it a try." Although I am not a medical person, I have never heard of any honey being unsafe for children. Whether they would enjoy it is anybody's guess. I love the taste but a visiting friend asked to taste it and she responded with, "That is nasty!" I was shocked, as I think it is yummy. But, although I like the flavor, I actually use it for esophageal reflux. It works better than any prescription or O.T.C. medications. And by the way, it works great for wound care, sore throats and many other ailments with its natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. If we give credit to the... » Read More Although I am not a medical person, I have never heard of any honey being unsafe for children. Whether they would enjoy it is anybody's guess. I love the taste but a visiting friend asked to taste it and she responded with, "That is nasty!" I was shocked, as I think it is yummy. But, although I like the flavor, I actually use it for esophageal reflux. It works better than any prescription or O.T.C. medications. And by the way, it works great for wound care, sore throats and many other ailments with its natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. If we give credit to the 2,940,000 web pages, it is able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! I would say, "Give it a try." « Show Less
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I use this product and am very happy with it. The best I have tried. I looked at their website and have see no reason to be wary of the product. I have tried other brands and taste and texture of the cacao was poor. Hope this helps.
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I buy this one sometimes because it's cheap. But I agree with you, there's no covering up the gross taste! I just mix it with juice & take it like a shot. Have you considered trying their tablets instead? It might help. Also, it's a bit of a splurge, but I think Navitas Naturals wheat grass tastes a LOT better & you can get the morning wake up with much less.
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I like the taste. It's sweet and a little bit sour. I usually add a little bit water, because it's stringy and kids start coughing. My kids like the product very much. I don't need to call them twice.
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It tastes like rotten egg farts to be honest. So, not pleasant. All of the brands I've tried have this taste. You have to hold your nose and wash it down with water.
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I LOVE the old raspberry- the 'new and improved' flavor is awful. It is way too sweet and now has a sweetner wang to it I camnot stand. I think their test market must have been a bunch of 12 year olds. I have given it to several friends to try and no one so far has liked it. Please write to Alacer to tell them how you feel!
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Yes, in my experience it tastes and smells absolutely terrible. Best of luck!
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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)
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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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I ddn't notice that when I ordered to be honest. I can say that I liked it and I should have ordered another month's supply. I switched to something else and hated making that choice. I plan to purchase this product again in the very near future. It may not be for everyone but I would say try it out and see for yourself. It's not bad tasting or anything like that and it only takes a few seconds to mix. Post your thoughts once you try it so I can see if you agree with me. Thanks for asking.
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Edward, thank you for notifying us of the color and taste issue. We are checking into it. Please know, the color should be a very light brown but the taste should NOT be bitter. The taste will be extremely sweet but not bitter. The quality of the product should be fine since the contents are always the freshest available and sealed. If you experience this again, please notify us with the lot number and we will send a replacement or refund your money. Thanks again, Tim