My beans had a slight odd odor like some other reviews mentioned. Has anyone with stinky beans made vanilla, and if so did it alter the taste?
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I made vanilla with these beans for Christmas gifts and it turned out yummy!Everyone that received the vanilla said it was great! I do not remember the beans having a stinky or odd smell however!
1690963
I recall a slight odor when first opening the beans, but the brewed vanilla tastes and smells fantastic and doesn't retain any funky odor.
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That odor is not normal. I wrote a review about it and how it may be poisonous. I think it is a chemical they use to make the beans look plumper and heavier...since they sell these by weight not by piece. I have bought vanilla in the past and the odor from the beans sold by this company should alarm you.
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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.
2070716
Neither did I... But I keep my finer beans, such as blue mountain Jamaican coffee in my bean safe. The batch I'm currently on had been in it fir about 4 or 5 months and it still tastes great.
1578571
My we're very vanilla smell. I think we get used to a added flavor smell and forget what real vanilla smells like especially not sweetened
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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 do not know how long the beans stay fresh. I used the beans immediately to make vanilla. Sorry
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It has a vanilla flavor. I am not particular about the taste of vanilla. I use strong tasting vegetables when juicing which hide or mask the taste.
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Personally, I did not care for the very stong, in my opinion, vanilla smell. I am very sensitive to some smells. I am using the cream on my feet. Seems to be working well there.
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No it doesn't taste much like Vanilla. This stuff is really good quality, so I've basically sacrificed taste in order to drink this. I add a little bit of cinnamon and it helps. There are so many chemicals and bad things in other protein powders so I'd much rather be putting this in my body! I've been drinking it for months and now I'm so used to it, it's just routine. I imagine if you use a blender and make a smoothie with it, it'll be great. I just use it with water and cinnamon.
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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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We don't have a bag on hand so I can't check, but I know what you mean about strange vanilla flavor especially in sugar free items. I didn't find it to have a particularly strong vanilla flavor at all. I just thought it was a hint of vanilla what I taste more is the flax/grain flavor.
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Hi! Mine is certainly fragrant, although I wouldn't call it a strong fragrance. Also my batch tastes great, with a good strong vanilla taste - but I'm used to vanilla with no sugar added, so that may have something to do with it. I doubt you got an old batch, as this company seems pretty awesome. Perhaps there is a date code on the pouch. Myself, I love this vanilla and it has plenty of vanilla flavor and smell for me. BlessingsJames
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Not sure if it is a smoky smell or just a very heavy vanilla smell? These vanilla beans are the best you can find. They make amazing homemade vanilla and I also make vanilla sugar with them. And the best part is that you can reuse them after making your vanilla. This is where I grind them up into a vanilla sugar which can be used in coffee, tea....
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I bought a different brand of pumpkin seed powder and now I'm buying this one, but I can tell you that that one smelled funky to me either, until I recalled the smell of pumpkin seeds and remembered that they have a funky smell (at least to me, lol), I decided to keep using it based on that and I never had any issues (and my system is highly sensitive). Though, I don't want to guess whether or not yours is rancid in error, definitely return it if you are concerned (if you haven't already) and try another brand. I do agree w/ the idea it could be the zinc issue b/c I've only 'smelled' that strong smell for 5 days out of the month when eating it, so interesting...afraid I was the only one... I bought a different brand of pumpkin seed powder and now I'm buying this one, but I can tell you that that one smelled funky to me either, until I recalled the smell of pumpkin seeds and remembered that they have a funky smell (at least to me, lol), I decided to keep using it based on that and I never had any issues (and my system is highly sensitive). Though, I don't want to guess whether or not yours is rancid in error, definitely return it if you are concerned (if you haven't already) and try another brand. I do agree w/ the idea it could be the zinc issue b/c I've only 'smelled' that... » Read More I bought a different brand of pumpkin seed powder and now I'm buying this one, but I can tell you that that one smelled funky to me either, until I recalled the smell of pumpkin seeds and remembered that they have a funky smell (at least to me, lol), I decided to keep using it based on that and I never had any issues (and my system is highly sensitive). Though, I don't want to guess whether or not yours is rancid in error, definitely return it if you are concerned (if you haven't already) and try another brand. I do agree w/ the idea it could be the zinc issue b/c I've only 'smelled' that strong smell for 5 days out of the month when eating it, so interesting...afraid I was the only one... « Show Less
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It tastes good-the vanilla is much better than I thought it would be. I like to mix it with half chocolate & add a little powedered peanut butter. But you have to be sure to use some kind of blender- if you just stir or shake it, it's way too gritty in texture.
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Truthfully I do not know. I'm to the point that I buy my coffee beans that are on sale unless I know they don't have a good flavor. The beans I got were very good not quite as strong as some of the others.
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Shouldn't smell bad. A slight vanilla smell and earthy. Is there a date on the jar ?
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Our pillow had NO smell what so ever. Something is definately wrong with yours. Return it. I would not use it. We have had no problem with Beans72. Infact, we ordered additional hulls to replace hulls in an old pillow. No smell...ever!