High quality nutrition, but odd texture
346737
It was really hard for me to make this stuff taste good. Odd texture. I'm sure there is a way but I didn't find it.
864463
Five stars for the high-quality ingredients in this cat food, but since my cats didn't like it, I guess I'll give it a three-star average.

The fish varieties in this pack are made of very large chunks of fish. Your kitty may like this texture, but mine didn't really know what to do with them. The cats dragged the chunks off their saucers and I ended up with half-gnawed fish parts all over the kitchen floor. Many of the pieces still had scales on them, too, so it was a big ol' silvery mess.

The chicken varieties are composed of large "shreds" in a gravy with peas. My cats didn't care for those flavors, either; the peas were ultimately batted around like hockey pucks, with the "goal" being a swat right under the refrigerator.

I've no doubt that the ingredients are top-notch, but I wouldn't purchase Weruva again based on the textures.
4004472
I'll say up front that I do not bake 100% whole grain breads.  I don't mind the taste.  With the exception of certain dark rye breads, though, I certainly *do* mind the texture.  I see little point to making breads that are "almost" 100% whole grain except for the addition of a heavily processed product such as packaged vital wheat gluten.  I prefer a more traditional approach of adjusting the percentage of whole grain in my breads to give bread with good texture, flavor, and nutrition.

I was somewhat leery about ordering this mill after reading some of the comments about starch damage with micronizer mills.  But the flip side of the coin is gluten damage from excessive, coarsely ground bran in bread and similar doughs.  I also have an Electrolux DLX Assistent mixer with a dedicated grain mill attachment which is a steel buhr grinder.  It is definitely possible to get finely ground flour from the DLX mill, particularly with multiple grinding passes, but there will always be a considerable range of particle sizes.  If you want to sift the bran, that makes it easier.  If you can't be bothered, the large bran particles will tend to cut the developing gluten strands in your doughs and seriously limit potential dough strength, and thus the percentage whole grain you can use in doughs of some styles, such as very high hydration sourdoughs.

With this mill set to its very finest setting, it doesn't make particularly good bread flour.  On the other hand, unlike some reviewers, I can still definitely see small flecks of bran in the resulting bread when I grind dark colored grains such as spelt or hard red wheat.  The resulting flour is almost as fine as pastry flour or "00" pizza flour, but does tend to give up the ghost, leak water, and go slack  if overkneaded or left to rise too long at room temperature or warmer.  Good results can be had with a long cold rise, but that's a bit of a pain.  Grinding very very fine with this mill also does heat the flour considerably and I think this has a slight effect on taste.

However, with this mill set just a little coarser -- with the "feed rate" knob set somewhere around the letter "t" in the adjacent label -- I get flour finer than I can get from my DLX buhr mill and which is better for almost any purpose.  I get more loaf volume, shorter kneading and rising times (due, I assume, to faster water absorbtion) and, unless I overwork the dough severely, less trouble with flat loaves than I have with the coarser flour from the DLX.  This is at whole grain percentages around 30%, with King Arthur all-purpose or GM Harvest King making up the remainder of the flour in my breads.  In fact, I get results with a mixture of wheat, rye, and spelt that are comparable to those I get from commercial, finely ground, "5% bran sifted" whole wheat bread flour at the same percentage.

As I said I don't bake 100% whole wheat breads, so your results may differ.  But for what I do, this mill gives me good results, and you can't beat the speed and capacity.

Noise is not a problem for me unless I leave the top cover off.  Then it is definitely hard on the ears.  If you expect to spend hours leaning over this mill checking to see whether it's done yet, earplugs may be in order since a lot of the noise is high-frequency and that's particularly ear damaging.  But the cover really does cut the noise back quite a lot.
2827806
In response to the reviewer who wrote that this product "tastes burned right out of the can, and has a sandy/gritty or mealy texture", that does not sound normal.  I've been eating this product for at least 35 years, off and on, and it is never normal for it to feel gritty or sandy.  I would return any can that had that texture.  This burger does have a finer texture, though, compared to that of Loma Linda Vegeburger or Worthington Vegetarian Burger.

This product has a strong flavor of its own and, in my experience, doesn't do particularly well as an ingredient but stands alone much better.  I agree with those reviewers who said to open both ends of the can, push the product out, and slice it off fairly thinly.  (I usually chill the can thoroughly before opening it so the slices hold together better.)  I fry the slices in a little olive oil or butter until they're crispy on each side, then use them for sandwiches.  I like them pretty plain on a multi-grain bread, with mayo and onion, but that's just my own preference.

I admit that this is not my favorite vegetarian burger but, every now and then, it satisfies a craving when nothing else will.
1099465
I've bought other KIND bars before and I really like them, but these weren't quite what I expected. They are as described (chewy with a little crunch), but for some reason the texture of these are a little odd to me. I've also found even though they are chewy, they crumble easily. Its hard to take a bite of these things without a piece falling off, so I've resorted to breaking it apart in the wrapper instead.

That said, I do enjoy the taste and mixture of ingredients. These KIND bars have a good balance of sweet and salty that I like more than most other brands.
2136998
I have tried two different versions of this brand as I wanted a healthier alternative my regular organic butter.  It is a personal preference, but this has a gritty texture that bothers me.  Flavor is fine, and I mixed it with raw, organic coconut oil to help smooth the texture out and I didn't let it go to waste.  I found one that I prefer more and it is made in the U.S.A.  It has a creamier texture, more buttery and is still organic and grass fed cows.  It is also available on Amazon, but it is pricey, especially with shipping.
2819665
I recently discovered the Power Crunch brand a couple weeks ago at a local market; the Mocha Crme flavor was on sale, so I bought one. I really enjoy the texture of these bars; so many protein bars are so heavy and thick, it's like biting into a bar of Fimo modeling clay! Gross!  Anyway, I enjoyed the mocha flavor so much that I decided to try a few other flavors of Power Crunch bars. I'm sad to say that the cookies and crme just didn't do it for me; these just taste like vanilla, no 'cookie' at all, and then there's an artificial "vitamin" ish aftertaste that makes the whole thing too unpleasant. A lot of nutrition bars seem to have this problem, they just can't cover up the bitterness of the extra fortified vitamins that are added.  I think chocolate and coffee flavors are better at masking vitamin flavors because they are stronger than vanilla.  This flavor didn't work for me, but I do like the texture and I will keep trying other flavors to see which ones I like. So far the Mocha is the winner.
845349
I find these to be a little odd. I'm not sure how else to describe them. I regularly roast chickpeas in my oven as my main protein to go with meals (I've been a vegetarian for a long time). I did not expect these to taste like or have the same texture as the ones I roast myself.

I like the amount of salt in terms of flavor (this review is for the sea salt flavor, in case multiple flavors ever end up mixed together on the same product page). It's a bit high for a snack in terms of sodium, but probably fine if you're not eating a ton of packaged foods overall. Texture-wise, these have a satisfying crunch when you bite into them, but they're rather starchy inside.

I think what's throwing me off is that, to my taste, there's something a touch sweet about these, which I can't figure out based on the ingredients printed on my package.  I don't dislike these, but I'm not sure that I like them enough to buy again. They would be a good option to try for someone who wants a high-protein, salty snack but is allergic to nuts. (They're also vegan and gluten free.) These have excellent fiber and iron levels.

If you can get ahold of a sample, that would be a good way to try these before buying. I can see how they would definitely appeal to some people. And if I ever encounter these again, I'll probably eat a few. I just can't see myself buying them on a regular basis.
4310332
Let me preface my review by saying that this is a wonderful brand with quality ingredients. However, my cat disliked the texture of the food, and will usually lap up the gravy first, only finally eating it if I leave it out when I'm gone all day (and he's forced to eat it) or when I mix it with some of the dry food he's used to eating. He prefers pate-style dishes, and dislikes flaked wet food as well. Keep this in mind if your cat is similar.
4452799
Lately, I have been very interested in switching my diet over to more natural, raw, clean, and healthy ingredients. I want to go just borderline vegan/vegetarian without going nuts like everyone else. I like that all of the ingredients in this protein are organic and that it contains no artificial sweeteners or preservatives. Also, the live probiotics are nice. I will warn you though that it does have a very chalky texture when I blend it in my smoothies, which is why I only gave it four stars. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect product in my opinion for those who are looking to stray away from whey protein.
3697837
I liked this product and it has a good flavor, but the texture is a bit different than one might expect from granola. This is good on yogurt, and I've also warmed it in milk and let it set to soften so it's more like oatmeal. Not my favorite for granola, but serves as a good gluten free breakfast cereal.
4151329
All the Vita-tops I've tried thus far have been really tasty. The brownies are missing some kind of tastiness element, but they're still good. One thing I wouldn't recommend is trying to warm any vita-products in the microwave. If you're thawing them, that's fine, but don't try to make them hot . . . somehow the water got all sucked out of it and the texture wasn't good. I don't know what would happen if you used an oven, but the microwave just didn't work for me. In any case, I would still recommend this product. Good nutritional stats, and pretty delicious taste. If you like muffins, these are a great substitute for traditional calorie-laden treats. :)
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Oh my heavens. These taste pretty good, but just you wait a few hours until your guts start writhing. These things give me some pretty unpleasant stomach pains. Talk about gastrointestinal distress. I don't foresee my self finishing the box at any point in time. I'm convinced that the inulin fiber is to blame.
2938408
I can't quite remember where I discovered these bars, but I have been eating them for several years. The texture takes a little getting used to at first; they are a bit stickier and chewier than your average "power bar"--and perhaps a little sweeter than you might expect. They hit the spot for a quick snack before the gym or in between meals, and I am gratified to know that my body is getting some much needed omega-3s and nutrients in the process!
2683146
I am a huge fan of ginger snaps. When recently diagnosed as needing to be gluten-free, and recently pregnant, I've been on the hunt for GF ginger snaps. I've tried three:

Mi-Del Gluten Free Ginger Snaps
Annie's Homegrown Ginger Snap Gluten Free Bunny Cookies
Mary's Gone Crackers Love Cookies Gluten Free Ginger Snaps

1. Mi-Del
Texture: a bit grainy. Crunchy, but crumbles in the mouth in that gluten-free grainy way that is not my favorite texture
Ginger flavor: middling, a tiny bit spicy on the tongue but not too much
Sweetness: sweet, like you'd expect a cookie to be
Size: about 2 inches, and about 1/4 inch thick
Density: the most heavy or dense of the three
Overall 2 or 3 out of 5 stars

2. Annie's
Texture: a bit grainy, but less so than Mi-Del. Very crunchy. Little goldfish-sized crackers perfect for kids or snacking.
Ginger flavor: the most mild of the three, has that gingery hint to it, but not enough where it is spicy or leaves a tingle on the tongue
Sweetness: mild, less sweet than Mi-Del. More like eating an animal cracker than cookie. Tastes great with a slice of cheese.
Size: about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch, and very thin
Density: light
Overall 4 out of 5 stars. If you wanted a kid-friendly cracker-like snack, this would be 5 of 5 stars

3. Mary's
Texture: VERY crunchy, not at all grainy. Texture was the least "gluten-free" like of the three. Felt like I was eating a regular cookie.
Ginger flavor: very spicy. I could only eat two or three crackers before my tongue needed a break (but I'm not big on spicy foods in general so consider me on the sensitive side). I actually prefer a ginger cookie to be like this though. Plus, it killed my pregnancy nausea in minutes - bonus.
Sweetness: not as sweet as Mi-Del, but not as mild as Annie's. very pleasant to me.
Size: about 2 inches, and about 1/4 inch thick, basically the same as Mi-Del.
Density: Ultra light, most airy in the center
Overall 5 out of 5 stars.

Everyone's tastebuds are different, but these were my perceptions. I personally want a ginger cookie with a good "bite" to it, and I really can't stand gluten-free products that are grainy in texture (which seems to be most of them). I want the texture to act like a regular gluten item. For me, Mary's fit the bill exactly, and Annie's was a close second. Annie's was so different though, I'd eat Mary's as a cookie, and Annie's as a snack, so I could see having them both in the pantry.

The one I still want to try is Pamela's, because it has great Amazon reviews. I just don't want to buy them in bulk until I try them, so I need to find them locally.
2875043
Love the protein content. Love the flavor. The texture needs some help. Honestly these are so thick that it's almost impossible to get out of the pouch. That being said, I find them a great on the go snack, especially on days when I don't have time to stop for lunch. I expected them to be a little more of an "apple-saucey" consistency, but are really like a very thick paste.
1329295
This was delicious, but didn't taste much like a brownie.
It was more like a nutty cookie butter.
It has a relatively complex flavor, compared to a brownie or peanut butter.
Texture was like a fine quicksand, just a teeny bit gritty on the tongue, but less than you'd think from looking at it.
Being natural, the oil separated a bit and needed to be whipped back together, which was not difficult with a big dinner knife.
2653632
Excellent texture, enough chocolate flavor and a satisfying crunch. Only thing holding it back from five stars is you can still taste the "healthy" grains, so it doesn't necessarily feel like a treat.