I ordered a second order of oat straw extract. This batch is lighter in color and smells sour. --Is this a normal variation in color and smell?
742012
I had the same experience and don't see any difference in the effects. I still like it. I imagine this is a newer batch. Mine didn't smell sore so I can't say.
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.
742014
I really don't know, I only ordered it one time and then I didn't use all of it.
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.
742016
Since it is a natural product I wouldn't trust it. I am sure your vendor will exchange it for you.
524516
I received both types of batches - milky white and orangey cream. They both worked the same for me. All I can say is this stuff seems to tend to vary a little that way.
1221875
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! :)
140581
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.
791917
All of the bottles I have had have been a very dark brown-orange color. Because I didn't care for the consistency of the liquid just in water, I have always put it in juice so I can't really say if the taste is bitter or if one bottle has tasted different from another bottle. You raise a good question though. Perhaps it would be best to reach out to the manufacturer to determine what color the product should be when it is freshest.
27085
The flavors I received were strawberry, blueberry, and orange. The orange is a little tart- but none of them seem really "sour" to me.
1355210
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
907516
Using my second bottle of this product Now and do not notice odd smell..just a light clean smell so i would send or bring your bottle back for replacement. This is an excellent produuct and priced reasonably compared to others.
1130933
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 :-)
2025134
I have ordered 2 batches and never had this issue. My father also uses them. Maybe you got a bad batch. I would ask the seller to exchange the rest if possible.
182925
Tastes the same to me. Could you have a "bad" batch, or perhaps the water is different. Can't say I've notice any difference.
1140946
I have bought this item now for about 1.5 years and have not had a problem with color inconsistency. The smell however changes a little with each batch, which I think would be normal as it is a natural product. Overall for the price and quality it is a good value.
1488230
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
51444
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
1444726
I didn't really notice a smell with mine but as someone else mentioned my first item wasn't mild like oatmeal. I usually wash mine in the top drawer of the dishwasher.
73911
I don't think it smells that bad, many others smell worse. But yeah, I think it is supposed to smell like a combination of fruits and vegetables + chemical substances. It might be slightly unpleasant, just try to take it during meals and not try to smell it. Or maybe check the color/expiration date, mine is a fresh blue-gray, if yours doesn't look like that, it might be a bad/expired product.
157584
Mine seems to be light yelow/brown. I brew it in the microwave. It does not have a sweet aroma - just a tea aroma. I do not detect any grassiness to aroma/taste. Also no delicate leaf-down floating. I drink it both iced and hot with no sweetener added and find it to be a mild tea taste I have acquired and like over regular tea. Plus, it is suppose to have even more antioxidants than green tea.