Does this stuff spoil? Mine has developed a burned smell. I'm wondering if it's been spoiling. I wonder if it's being spoiled by bacteria or fungus. The color hasn't changed but the smell is kind of bad. Does this stuff spoil? Mine has developed a burned smell. I'm wondering if it's been spoiling. I wonder if it's being spoiled by bacteria or fungus. The color hasn't changed but the... » Read More Does this stuff spoil? Mine has developed a burned smell. I'm wondering if it's been spoiling. I wonder if it's being spoiled by bacteria or fungus. The color hasn't changed but the smell is kind of bad. « Show Less
1860997
Mine was quite good. Never spoiled or smelled bad. I always put this one in whey protein.
1860998
If stored in a cool, dry place (i.e. pantry or cabinet) it shouldn't spoil. While this powder has a slight odor (not a good odor or bad odor, per se....just a specific smell), there should not be a "burnt" smell to it. I buy the economy size and it keeps for well over 12 months. If you're concerned about bacteria or fungus, don't risk it and toss it out. (Perhaps it somehow got moisture in the container? Perhaps you store it in a cabinet that's close to your vent-a-hood??)
1860999
I'm almost done with my third bottle and haven't had a spoil problem yet :) You will love this product... I plan on reordering today..
1592467
It has a strong wood like smell. I like it, but you want your oils to smell like the things they are pressed or distilled from. If they don't have a strong smell I would question the quality. Now I don't think it needs to be refregerated but should be kept in a cool dark place for it to last longer. It comes in a dark blue bottle to help keep it longer. I keep mine in my bathroom closet. No problems...I hope this help :)
1819102
I do not keep these more than a year max. Usually, they have been all used up by then. You can see the liquid begin to darken with each additional use. As long as it clears up after it has been closed up and when you reopen it, there is no bad smell, you should still get some cleaning power. But it you open the jar and the liquid is not clear and/or it has a bad smell, ditch it and get a new jar.
48327
I kid you not it will spoil, each bottle i have purchased has had a expiration stamped on them...some people keep them regrigerated i don't see any reason to though
818634
The shipment of this same flavor was fine the previous month. I had never experienced a problem before this batch. So, yes, it was a recent change. I did not notice the smell. It was the consistency that was the cause for my concern. I hope this answered your question.
1549225
I just opened a fresh bottle, and the product was spoiled. It smelled like vinegar and it even bubbled. I have had maybe 15-20 bottles so far, and this is the first time that happened. However, with the hefty price tag of $30, this should not happen at all...
1021844
I just got mine out to check. I have a pretty good sense of smell and mine had no odor. Sometimes soaking it submersed in vinegar for a few days will clear the smell. Good luck!
67757
Well，I think it does has smell because I was shocked by it at first. It is a problem that I didn't mention before. But the smell may be not that strong.
662094
No, that is not normal. Mine did not have a burning smell. You might want to contact the seller.
411994
Mine does not smell like that. It does have a yellowish tint to it, but no smell.
237325
Until you asked I really haven't thought of it as having any smell. I just spread some on the back of my hand and I am trying to detect what it smells like and I really don't smell much of anything, which means, to me, it certainly doesn't last.
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
742015
Mine has a little bit of a funny smell but it is normal, not off putting it is also very light in color. If you feel yours is truly bad then I would call the company you received it from. Did you purchase from the same company? It may vary from company to company. I'm just a customer. Its my first time using it so I am not a expert in this field.
1690965
My beans do smell a little... acrid and icky. I'm making extract right now and it smells strongly of vodka and vanilla, no trace of that acrid smell. However my vanilla has been maturing for two months and it's still not ready. Kind of a bummer, but not their fault.
962021
It smells good, like orange. If you felt a bad smell it can be degradeted. I think you have to check this. Regards
742013
I've been using this stuff for quite a while & I was really put off by the color as well. It used to be so much darker. Mine did not have a bad smell ... it just seemed like they had diluted it. I contacted the company & they said that they have a new "processing system" but they assured me that they weren't diluting it. I don't know if I believe it because it doesn't seem to have the same effects that it had before. With that said, I am still using it.
662093
Mine is fairly new. When first used, I could small a plastic smell, and even after a few months still smell that; but it is not a burning odor. If you smell something burning, I suggest that you don't use it and return it for a replacement.