I like the product, but am having smell and taste issues, now. Everything smells and tastes strange. Has this come up before on anyone? Thanks
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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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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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I am not a fan of the "put your against the raw product smell" but I was taught long ago that the nutrients are what is most important. Check out what Dr. Mark Hyman's You Tube video about magnesium and how vital it is for the body and how 'sea vegetables' are one of the best sources for this. I personally love the color of my green smoothie [I make every day for 4 people] when I include this product and I have been using it for several years.
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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!
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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
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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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Honestly, had just been remarking to someone who can't stand B vit smell that these have/had no smell... They are capsules, so there's no taste that you'll notice. however, I'm paranoid about putting capsules in my system bc they say some don't get digested, really, so I empty it out in my mouth, a little 'bitter', but then I drink down w water. Also, I put them in a smoothie, again, I can't tell that it's in there and they make me feel good, all in and all, they're pretty good for the money. :) (I say this, bc I'd rather a raw or would rather a liquid b complex, but the liquids taste awful!)... Honestly, had just been remarking to someone who can't stand B vit smell that these have/had no smell... They are capsules, so there's no taste that you'll notice. however, I'm paranoid about putting capsules in my system bc they say some don't get digested, really, so I empty it out in my mouth, a little 'bitter', but then I drink down w water. Also, I put them in a smoothie, again, I can't tell that it's in there and they make me feel good, all in and all, they're pretty good for the money. :) (I say this, bc I'd rather a raw or would rather a liquid b complex, but the liquids taste... » Read More Honestly, had just been remarking to someone who can't stand B vit smell that these have/had no smell... They are capsules, so there's no taste that you'll notice. however, I'm paranoid about putting capsules in my system bc they say some don't get digested, really, so I empty it out in my mouth, a little 'bitter', but then I drink down w water. Also, I put them in a smoothie, again, I can't tell that it's in there and they make me feel good, all in and all, they're pretty good for the money. :) (I say this, bc I'd rather a raw or would rather a liquid b complex, but the liquids taste awful!)... « Show Less
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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?
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Mine seemed to smell fine - so I'm not sure what you're experiencing is normal for the manufacturer. I'd consider asking for an exchange to confirm it's not something off on that unit. Just my $0.02 :-)
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Mine had the same thing, I'm concerned so stopped using the product till I get an answer. Anyone else happen to?
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I just checked my bottle of 800 which I opened two moths ago. There is a smell, but it's not that strong. Are you sensitive to some odours? Maybe you should contact the provider.
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It started out perfectly delicious, clean and crisp, but after only 4-5 weeks it began tasting like dirt, which was probably the charcoal/filter flavor.I don't know what happened. Dismantling and cleaning the entire system twice more did not help either.
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My wife and I both like "RedHots" brand. We bought THESE because of the low cost. We found Hoosier Hill to be just about as good as RedHots. My tastebuds are in very good shape, and we found NO problem like you described. Sounds like your batch got contaminated somehow.
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I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.com Telephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
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I too have been waiting to see recent reviews. Seem to be trending positive lately - and I note that one review commented: "... new FDA guidelines, they can't put whole stevia in this anymore, so it's just an "extract" which is much more bitter". While I cannot confirm that, it makes sense. I used to put 3 drops in a cup of coffee, and now am putting in 10, and to flavor yogurt, have had to similarly double/triple. I have not noticed the bad taste/bitter taste others noted.
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I didn't notice that on mine. It sounds weird but you might try licking it and seeing if it tastes like anything. For better or worse your food will end up tasting like anything you cook it in. If it tastes like nothing you are fine.
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I have the same problem with scents. I can still smell the scents, but it doesn't seem to bother me as much. Usually I get a headache immediately and so far with this product I have not. I will update with more information after I wear them a while.
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We have not had any problems with this product. I would contact the seller to see about sending it back and let them know about your experience this time.
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My last couple of orders have been through Amazon and no smell problem noted. Take it back to your health food store and ask for a replacement. Then smell the replacement in the store before you leave.
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what smell? mine had a faint new smell, nothing bad. just smelled like packaging for a few days but that happens to everything