I have been on this for years, buying from Wholefoods. I just purchased from Amazon. But the smell is different and awful! Any similar issue anyone?
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I also have had this experience. I have been buying this for years from Amazon and a local organic grocer. I agree that both the smell and taste is awful and I am considering changing brands. Even returned one because I thought something was wrong with it, but the replacement is the same. I would love to know what has been altered. I have a fairly high tolerance, but this is really bad.
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I have been taking these for years, first buying them from wholefoods, then from Amazon. they have been fine until the last bottle I received. This last bottle tastes like mildew, it is horrible. I am really surprised and disappointed, as I really like Rainbow Light.
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Yes, I noticed this, too. I'm wondering if it's maybe a formulary change that came along at the same time as the new packaging, because I've been buying these from Amazon for years and there wasn't the awful smell before with the other packaging.
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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 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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I've been using this coconut oil for years and have been so happy with it until recently. It's nothing to do with the taste or quality, etc.; it has to do with the fact that my last three shipments (two 54 oz.) have arrived with what appear to be sink holes in the middle and/or off to the side (best way to describe I can think of). When we've filled in the holes with the coconut oil from the top, it appears not to be a full bottle. I realize this is now under investigation, so we'll see...
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Hello again. I received a quick reply from NOW re: their Krill. I'm sorry to hear that someone had a smelly product. Unlike another product I bought, I have purchased a number of these NOW Krill without any problem of bad smell or taste.To answer the question here re: the type of Krill, here's the exact quote and link provided by NOW today in answer to my query yesterday:I wrote to NOW yesterday, and here is their answer as to the type of Krill. You'll note that the vendor link they sent me is Neptune:"It is sourced from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba). Thank you.Here is more info from our vendor:http://neptunekrilloil.com/why-neptune/sustainability/ " Hello again. I received a quick reply from NOW re: their Krill. I'm sorry to hear that someone had a smelly product. Unlike another product I bought, I have purchased a number of these NOW Krill without any problem of bad smell or taste.To answer the question here re: the type of Krill, here's the exact quote and link provided by NOW today in answer to my query yesterday:I wrote to NOW yesterday, and here is their answer as to the type of Krill. You'll note that the vendor link they sent me is Neptune:"It is sourced from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba). Thank... » Read More Hello again. I received a quick reply from NOW re: their Krill. I'm sorry to hear that someone had a smelly product. Unlike another product I bought, I have purchased a number of these NOW Krill without any problem of bad smell or taste.To answer the question here re: the type of Krill, here's the exact quote and link provided by NOW today in answer to my query yesterday:I wrote to NOW yesterday, and here is their answer as to the type of Krill. You'll note that the vendor link they sent me is Neptune:"It is sourced from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba). Thank you.Here is more info from our vendor:http://neptunekrilloil.com/why-neptune/sustainability/ " « Show Less
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Well I bought a bottle and took it to my friend who buys directly from doterra... Well hers smelled a lot stronger than mine. The consistency felt off as well. I do not recommend buying from here.
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It's been a while but no, I do not remember any smell from this. I have a few other supps my shelf that smell horrible, but no, not this one. Does it have something from the sea? Usually that makes for a strong odor. Let me know if you notice a difference. I feel a lot better but tried so many supps & foods that I can't be sure of the reason I feel better. I am trying a new one now as even though I feel better I still have that creaking in my right knee. It doesn't hurt but that sound scares me.
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Over the last 5 or 6 years I had glyconutrients compounded for me at a local pharmacy with my doctors prescription. My insurance quit paying for it so I bought the Mannatech New Generation and it tastes different than what I had compounded. The doctor who invented this nutrient quit working for Mannatech and went on his own. Google "Wellness Quest". it tastes different also and is a tad more expensive. Amazon may even carry it.
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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.
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I'm very unhappy too. I ordered and found a very strong unpleasant odor to the soap. I have one box (1 bar) left that's labeled 'original.' It's ok. Have you tried specifying 'original'? Anyone? I have ordered from American Soap Company. They're in Evergreen, CO. (888) 909-SOAP) I like their soaps ok, but I'd like the old Pears soap back! @rol
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Hi Dr. Rusty. Honestly i did not notice a difference between this and a previous brand's "regular" flavour seaweed snack. The next time i try these i will try to pay more attention to the flavour. Please don't hold your breath however, as i will likely try a different brand next time. (Only because i've tried just one other brand so far -- with a "regular" or "plain" flavor, IIRC -- the two different brands tasted exactly the same to me, though i admittedly did not do a proper side-by-side taste test with both products present at the same time.)
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The other answers given were great ones. I actually purchased at Whole Foods prior to getting it from Amazon. I purchased it from Amazon because the cost was a little lower and the convenience.
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To be honest ---- The entire taste is strange and it does have a strange smell --- I just stopped using it! I went to meijer's ( store) and they have there own brand of oolong it taste much better and has NO SMELL! :)
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I wish I could help you. Wind Song "was" one of my favorites. I had a cardboard tube of Wind Song body powder and I absolutely loved it. It had the loveliest smell. I could use it like cologne. I liked to put it on my arms and chest at night and it smelled good all night and the next morning. I understood from the sales clerks they didn't make it any more. So I ordered the body powder--2 times--the first one didn't smell nearly good as what I had before, and the second one I have now I just don't like at all. The odor is actually a little offensive to me. I thought maybe I had changed somehow. I have used the cologne and also think there is a change in the scent and the time it lasts on me. So I have been disappointed, too. I didn't get in touch with the company but that may the only way to find out what it going on. I think we could Google it. But you are right, there has been changes in their Wind Song products. Sadly. Mary Ann Froelich
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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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My last shipment was the same too. There was no difference in the taste. I stirred it up and used as normal. I would imagine this is not atypical given that there is nothing other than almonds in the container.
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I too was about to ask this same question. So I was happy to find this post. I've tried both and love both. But i tend to gravitate to the Really Raw stuff. It just seems to me to be less processed. Not based on much other than intuition. I buy really raw at both iherb dot com and vitacost dot, but ship around the world at great prices.
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Mine doesn't really have much of a scent, or taste either. It better be Almond Oil... because that's what I paid for. I'd send an inquiry to Essential Depot if you are still unconvinced.