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"McCann's makes oatmeal for every oatmeal connoisseur, whether one likes it from the raw pellet state that cooks for half an hour, to the sloth addled instant, which can be done in the microwave for under three minutes. It's all good, that's for sure, and the beauty of the instant variety is that it is available in different flavors as well as regular.  This variety pack allows different tastes to be explored, as well as giving you a chance to experience the difference between McCann's and other well-known oatmeals. What I personally like about McCann's is that it cooks up thicker and with more body than the top brand here in America. The Apples & Cinnamon, though, tends to be a little liquidy so you may want to experiment with the amount of water you add. In my 1300watt microwave the oatmeal cooks up in about one minute and twenty-seven seconds, so you should also watch that to get a handle on how much time and water to use.  The only bad thing -- if you can consider it a bad thing -- about this offering is that you have to buy in lot so you'll end up with six ten-count boxes. This is good if you have a whole family of oatmeal-eaters, but if you're a single person alone -- well, love oatmeal.",positive
"This wasn't in stock the last time I looked. I had to go to the Vermont Country Store in Weston to find it along with a jaw harp, Cranberry Horseradish Sauce, Fartless Black Bean Salsa, Apple Cider Jelly, Newton's Cradle Art in Motion and the staple Vermont Maple Syrup.Back to the Ass Kickin Peanuts. They are hot. They will activate the perspiration glands behind your ears and under your arms. It requires a beverage as advertised, a glass of very cold milk, and a box of Kleenex since it will make your nose run. They look like ordinary peanuts which is already giving me ideas for work. I suspect that some people have been hitting my goodies in my absence, especially my colleague Greg. I'm going to take this to work at earliest opportunity and empty the contents of this can into an ordinary Planters Peanuts can, and then see whose crying or whose nose is running when I return.The can should be shaken to ensure the spices are evenly distributed. It is important to wash your hands after consumption and not touch the eyes.You'll go nuts over these Ass-Kickin' Peanuts.P.S. I'm not sharing the peanuts, not deliberately, and I'll probably give Greg the jaw harp for Christmas. He'll be so insulted.",positive
"Buyer Beware Please! This sweetener is not for everybody.  Maltitol is an alcohol sugar and can be undigestible in the body.  You will know a short time after consuming it if you are one of the unsuspecting many who cannot digest it by the extreme intestinal bloating and cramping and massive amounts of gas a person can experience. Nausea, diarrhea & headaches can also be experienced. I learned my lesson the hard way years ago when I fell in love with the sugar-free chocolates suzanne sommers used to sell.  I thought I'd found sugar-free chocolate nirvana at first taste but the bliss was short lived when the terrible side effects of maltitol kicked in.  The discomfort was unlike anything I had ever felt before.  I blew up like a balloon and had very painful abdominal cramping.  As the symptoms passed, this too was very unpleasant.  Though hard for me to believe a low calorie sweetener could be the culprit, all symptoms were gone when I stopped eating the chocolate. My hunch it had something to do with the maltitol were unfortunately confirmed for me about a year later when I purchased some delicious sugar-free popcorn at my local market.  The taste was amazing and while I was looking at the label wondering what could possibly make this yummy, new sugarfree treat taste so good, my heart sank when I followed the little asterisk next to sugarfree sweetener* down to the very bottom of the label and read ""maltitol"" in tiny little letters! Thank goodness I'd eaten only a little. I still ended up with all the same side-effects but for a much shorter duration. Some people can use maltitol to their heart's content but others, like me, can have a bad reaction to it. In case you're like me, ... it's not you ...it's the maltitol!",negative
"I have been drinking Royal King 100% Natural Organic Green Tea (100 tea bags x 2g each) as my every day tea for several years now.  I buy 12 boxes at a time to save on shipping.  For many years I used to drink coffee from morning till night.  But finally I realized that drinking so much coffee was not healthy for me.  I finally resolved to improve my health and stopped drinking coffee all together.  I tried many alternative drinks to replace my coffee habit.  I found that green tea was not only good tasting it also has health benefits.  Green tea is one of the few drinks that actually makes you healthier (coffe and other drinks do not) - the only healthier drink is quality cold water.  In my opinion, for the price, Royal King 100% Natural Organic Green Tea is one of the best tasting teas.  This green tea has a beautiful golden color, the taste is bright and fresh.  I recommend adding a tiny amount of Y.S. Organic Bee Farms RAW HONEY to the tea to add sweetness and health benefits too.  I also give myself a treat once in a while by having a much more expense tea (Tribute Xi Hu Long Jing) but this fantastic tea is not practical for me to drink as my every day tea (although I would if I could afford it).Cons:  On my latest shipment the package shown on the Amazon page is different than the one shipped.  The one shipped displays ""NATURALLY HIGH IN POLYPHENOL CATECHINS"" (a key contributive element to the possible health effects of tea), whereas the Amazon package displays ""CAFFENE FREE"".  So I am not sure if this green tea is Caffene free or not.  The other con is that sometimes the tea bag rips open when I unwrap the string from around the tea bag. So if the string seems stuck to the tea bag I put the bag in the hot water to unstick it.",positive
"I had heard a little about this product from the local pet store, then tried a small bag for our 2 cats of about 3 and 6 years respectively. The female, younger one took to it right away, and the older male, who was unfortunately weaned on the junk cat food with all the corn meal and etc... in it, and would usually refuse a diet change, actually liked it too. The older male is overweight and we were trying to switch him to soft food on the doctor's request, but he totally refused it. He is a posh cat after all. He still consumes too many calories, the fatty, but at least I know he's eating good food. Of course, I know this product seems to cost more than most other feline food on the market, but I just can't see feeding our animals the lousy alternatives that are out there, marketed as being healthy. Why do commercials show cats eating a vegetarian diet which is mostly corn meal? Is that right? I'll stay with this for now, but stay tuned.I'm updating this review after 9 months of using this cat food for our two cats. I upgraded the stars from 4 to 5 as it really has been a good food for the two of them. Garfield still eats a little too much, but he's just a big cat who doesn't exercise much, let's face it. Our female cat will be 4 years old in a couple months and she's so healthy. She's tiny, but happy and agile. I tried the chicken version of Holistic Select, but Garfield seemd to miss this sardine version so we went back to this one. I've ordered the duck version and will update this once they try it.",positive
"I couldn't wait to try the 8″ Cinnamon Coffee Cake because it is made with fresh eggs, creamy sour cream, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla and is topped and filled with cinnamon streusel. This 8″ Cinnamon Coffee Cake is available online for only $18.95. Now, I have had my fair share of cinnamon coffee cakes, but, let me just tell you that the FantasiCakes Cinnamon Coffee Cake really ""takes the cake"" with size, price, quality and taste.The cake arrived very fast and was carefully packaged so that it arrived in almost perfect condition. It also comes with a large tub of white icing that you can drizzle over the top, before serving. I couldn't believe how large the size was and it actually fed my family of 5 for us to enjoy during breakfast, for three days. The cake itself is thick and almost has a solid but sponge cake type consistency that is really moist and very filling. The flavors are to die for with the sticky cinnamon outside and sweet cinnamon and vanilla swirled throughout the inside of the cake. The icing really tops it off beautifully and gives it that moist and sticky sweet flavor. Pair the cake with your morning coffee and you've got the perfect breakfast treat!",positive
"We have three cats, the youngest is about eleven years old, another is fifteen and our oldest is, well ancient.  That is what the vet told us ten years ago.  The youngest is a blob.  When he lays down, he looks like a footstool. The other two are arthritic and skinny.Since we had such success with Canidae Platinum for senior dogs, I figured that we'd give it a try for our cats.  I'd had them on low ash Purina One Urinary tract formula for their entire lives and thankfully we had no UT problems.Buster, the youngest, is still a blob after six months plus on Felidae for Senior and Overweight cats.  However, the other two are now much more active and we can tell that they are really ""feeling better"" since we changed their food to Felidae.  Even Prissy, the ancient one has started to play and tease the dogs by getting them to chase her, where before when she was on Purina One, all she wanted to do was to sleep.I think that if you can get your cat on this fairly early in their weight problems, it'll be more effective.However, the glucosamine will certainly help your older fur balls have a happier life.",positive
"As with canidae, Felidae has also changed their formula.  Cats do not like change when it comes to their food.  And they just had to change it without putting it on their label.  We noticed the color of the food had changed and so did the smell.  (As you will notice I have also reviewd the Canidae, and this all happened the same time the dogs were having issues.)Prior to the change in food we had almost lost two of our cats because we had moved to a new home.  If cats get ""upset"" because of a change in enviorment, or a loud noise they can stop eating.  It depends on the cat.  Two of them had stopped eating and had lost a lot of weight.  We took them to the vet and it took months to get them back to normal.  It has been a year since then and they are better.  Then the formula for this food changed.We started to noitce they were not eating as much and it started to bug us.  We asked the shop owner of the feed store and she had no knowledge of any change to the food.  It wasn't until the we were in there with other customers yelling about their dogs food making their dogs sick.  Right away we changed the cats food and they started chowing down and haven't suffered one bit like our dogs have.Cats are sensitve animals and changes to thier food could cause them to stop eating.  Anyone thinking of purchasing this food should not do it!  We have 5 rescued and fixed cats, none of which are picky eaters and the change in this formula could have been the death of them had we not found out about the change in their formula.I urge anyone that has had these problems to go to the consumer affairs website and also the FDA website and write a letter to them to let them know how this has affected your animal.  As with canidae they do not care how the change has affected my animals, and tell me not to buy it.  This is just horrible!",negative
"My husband and I are both kind of wimpy when it comes to hot things and this seasoning is just a bit too spicy for us. It definitely makes you sweat a bit when you're eating it. It was still edible to us by adding a good sized dollop of sour cream but I don't think I would buy it again due to the heat. We prefer the milder McCormick's brand of Fajita mix. I've also had fajitas in a couple of different restaurants and it wasn't as spicy as this mix is.If you like super spicy then this is not burning hot so you might want to keep that in mind. To me it was more than medium hot but not by too much.I gave it three stars because it was pretty easy to make and it's versatile in that you could vary the veggies you put in it. You take a plastic bag, a couple of tbs of vegetable oil, 1/4 cup water and mix the seasoning, water and oil together then add the chicken strips to the bag and let it marinate for 5 minutes. In the meantime, it says to stir fry your veggies (peppers and onion) but I found it easier to just cook the chicken and veggies together and I don't think it affected quality or taste. I also used extra virgin olive oil rather than vegetable oil.I have one more package of this to use and next time I'm going to add more veggies and maybe some chopped tomato to cut the heat a bit more.",neutral
"The recommendation when we bought our puppies (lhasa/bichon mix and lhasa/poodle mix) was that we continue them on the food that they have had since being weaned. This is a somewhat expensive food so I can't say that we were terribly pleased but we loaded up on the stuff and headed home.Let me just say this, I have had small dogs before. Never have I seen such gas issues. Both of them consistently had foul gas. Consistently. Usually when they're sitting on our laps but, you know. They're dogs.When we got through the first bag of this stuff, we purchased more on amazon. It was a great price for it since we got a 40 lb bag for the price of (I think) a 15 lb bag at Petco. But, they continued to have gas. I mean, they loved the food, don't get me wrong and they loved it more when we'd mix in some water and it would be like soft food. Somehow that made their gas worse but I think I'll have to give that responsible to the speed with which they chowed down- can't blame the food itself for gluttony.Eventually, we switched their food. No more farting. I think it was due to the high fat content which undoubtedly is necessary for very small puppies. They just need that in their diet. I think that we were advised to keep them on it for much longer than was useful (they said up until 1 year). Yeah right, you try dealing with gas for that long. Around 6 mos of age we switched to PuppyChow. Much better. Granted, they don't like it as much, but we humans like it a whole lot better.",positive
"Yes, it's probably healthier than 5-Hour Energy or Starbucks shots but if you're looking to avoid a caffeine overload, this is still not for you. Most energy drinks cannot be made w/ out a high dosage of caffeine. I believe the caffeine content of 1 Guayaki shot is 150 mL - probably lower than other un-healthy energy shot drinks but I believe most other people avoid the top brands b/c they contain too much caffeine and/or sugar. If you do not react well to caffeine, Guayaki is not a good buy either. I definitely feel an energy boost w/ 1 full Guayaki shot but not w/ out all the other caffeine side effects - irritability, nervousness, mood-swings. Caffeine overdose is why I stopped drinking coffee. But it looks even organic energy drinks are still not safe.Now you're NOT sensitive to caffeine, then it's a great buy. It's not loaded w/ sugar. The taste is easy and pleasant. It's not loaded w/ a bunch of chemicals like 5-Hour shots or Starbucks drinks. And the energy boost lasts for about 4 to 5 hours. Takes about 5 to 7 minutes to kick in but all this probably depends on your body/weight.Side note - if you want to feel energized during the day, have a protein drink first thing in the morning and stay away for heavy, fattening foods during the day that will make you feel sluggish and sleepy!",negative
"I have used and liked Sugar in the Raw for many years, after being introduced to it in a Starbucks. My most recent purchase, however, was disappointing. The sugar was lighter in color and had a crystal size maybe 1/4th of the regular size. Having large crystals was something I always really liked about Sugar in the Raw. It enhanced the quality of mixed drinks and of lattes. I called their hotline to complain and was told that they had had a problem with their recent sugar crop and that the result was less molasses in the sugar. They have had many complaints of a similar nature. This, they claimed, also reduced the crystal size. They said this problem should go away with their newer crop. The representative said that the new-crop sugar will have a 6-10 digit date code (without ANY spaces) that ends with a ""1"" and no letters. The trailing digits are a date code using the Julian calendar. (My recent bad-purchase had a space after the initial sequence of numbers and then ended with a ""51A""). Bottom line: their current product is not much better than much cheaper products. When they get a better crop, I'll go back to purchasing Sugar in the Raw.",negative
"When we received our Keurig Elite for Christmas, we were so excited to break open the sample pack of pods to try out different blends and flavors. Of the 12 pods we had in the box, four were Green Mountain Coffee brand. I'd never tried anything from this company before, but from what I had researched online, they have the largest range of Keurig pods and have even bought out competitors to produce coffee under their brand names as well.Unfortunately, I was immediately disappointed by the quality of the coffee. We tried their Dark Magic, Decaf and Breakfast Blend and all were underwhelming, to say the least. I was almost completely set on writing off Green Mountain altogther.We had one GM pod left and being of the mindset of waste-not-want-not, I figured I'd give it one last go around before forgetting about them completely. And I'm glad I did.The Nantucket Blend is a perfectly pleasing cup of coffee. It is nice and flavorful without being thick and pungent (unlike some of the other GM blends we tried). I added some flavored creamer to it and it almost measures up to our go-to Caribou Blend pods. Almost. All in all, this is a very standard cup of coffee which, while it isn't anything new or exciting, is very pleasing and definitely one of the better Keurig options we've been able to test out. When we run out of all the pods we've accumulated, I'll probably pick up a box of these as well.Now that I know Green Mountain isn't completely disappointing I'll definitely be open to trying a few more of their coffees (with our promotion for getting the bewer we ordered Green Mountain Coffee Golden French Toast,  K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 24-Count to try as well) and see how it goes from there.If you're looking for a go-to choice, this is your cup!",positive
"I was pretty pleased with these mushrooms. They were mostly large pieces, re-hydrated well and had good flavor. I'd estimate about 25% of the contents were broken into medium to small pieces, most likely due to the shaking about in transit. Not a problem since I sometimes break the large pieces into smaller ones for some recipes. There was a small amount (perhaps an ounce or so) of very small/minced-size/dust-like pieces. Still useful to add into gravies and the like. Nothing gets wasted!The label says it is a product of China and Italy. Nothing was specified as to the proportion from each country.I'm quite fond of dried mushrooms. While they may lack the texture you can get only when using fresh ones, the convenience of always having them on hand is a big plus. Additionally, I find the broth used to re-hydrate them adds a wonderful flavor to soups and stews. To save time and add flavor, I sometimes add the dried mushrooms directly into the soup or stew without re-hydrating them. Really helps meld all the flavors together. I also am fond of adding some to the cooking water when boiling pasta. The pasta picks up a wonderful earthy flavor when it cooks in the mushroom-infused water.This was the first time I used the Roland brand (got it on a price dip from the Amazon Warehouse), and would certainly buy them again. Highly recommend.",positive
"I'm addicted to salty and tangy flavors, so when I opened my first bag of Sea Salt & Vinegar Kettle Brand chips I knew I had a perfect complement to my vegetable trays of cucumber, carrot, celery and cherry tomatoes. Skip the dip; balance the tangy chips by alternating bites of raw vegetable.As an Oregonian, I'm proud to share these delectable snacks with friends, especially those living outside our state and who haven't experienced gourmet chips. I tell them Kettle Brand does for potato chips what microbrews did for beer.Kettle Brand potato chips are unmistakable--a light gold color, rich flavor and amazing crunch. Kettle Brand chips are also a healthier snacking option than the major chip brands. Kettle Brand chips don't have trans fats, MSG or artificial flavors and colorings. The company also has a line of organic potato chips and all of their products are certified Kosher.I also recommend Kettle Chips Honey Dijon and Kettle Chips Spicy Thai.Annette Solomon, a reporter for the Salem Statesman Journal recently noted that a glass of wine goes nicely with these chips. Solomon wrote, ""...you could be missing out on a wonderful pairing. These chips are spicy, so you would want to select a semi-sweet white wine. Also, a moderate amount of acid will subdue the strong flavors of ginger, lime, garlic and cilantro without over-powering them. Classically, a German-style Riesling fits these parameters perfectly.""",positive
"These Honey Dijon chips bring a terrific balance of salty, tangy, sweet and crunchy. Other brands I've tried use too much mustard flavor, which overpowers the Honey Dijon pairing.These chips make a great side dish on a BBQ plate with baked beans, coleslaw or potato salad and grilled meat. Naturally, they also go down great with beer.As an Oregonian, I'm proud to share these delectable snacks with friends, especially those living outside our state and who haven't experienced gourmet chips. I tell them Kettle Brand does for potato chips what microbrews did for beer.Kettle Brand potato chips are unmistakable--a light gold color, rich flavor and amazing crunch. Kettle Brand chips are also a healthier snacking option than the major chip brands. Kettle Brand chips don't have trans fats, MSG or artificial flavors and colorings. The company also has a line of organic potato chips and all of their products are certified Kosher.I also recommend these other Kettle Chips flavors: Kettle Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar and Kettle Chips Spicy Thai.Annette Solomon, a reporter for the Salem Statesman Journal recently noted that a glass of wine goes nicely with these chips. Solomon wrote, ""...you could be missing out on a wonderful pairing. These chips are spicy, so you would want to select a semi-sweet white wine. Also, a moderate amount of acid will subdue the strong flavors of ginger, lime, garlic and cilantro without over-powering them. Classically, a German-style Riesling fits these parameters perfectly.""",positive
"I first discovered Kettle Chips with sea salt and vinegar while shopping at Trader Joe's with my daughter Mindy.  I couldn't believe how tasty they were; the best chip I had ever eaten.  It was love at first bite, and I've been munching them ever since.Other things in their favor: they're thicker than other chips, so don't crumble as I'm devouring them; they're delightfully crunchy; and the salt-and-vinegar combination is heavenly.  I tried to create an original line to describe this palate-pleasing taste treat, but couldn't beat what the manufacturer said: tongue-puckering tang and crunch.  Isn't that poetic?As for health values, since Kettle Chips are not peeled during preparation, I'm getting more nutrition, such as potassium and vitamin C.  My mother would approve of that, and the fact that they're hand-cooked in small batches.I often enjoy Kettle Chips as an afternoon snack with my favorite soda or iced tea, but they're also delicious with a tuna sandwich or a hot dog for lunch.  Well, actually Kettle Chips go perfect with everything ... except ""sweets,"" of course.My only problem is that they're so delicious I can't stop eating them.  That's the reason I chose these smaller packets; I figured 24 could last me almost a month, if I was a good girl, kept my appetite under control--and hid them from the kids!  For the sake of fewer calories, I try hard and have succeeded so far.  It isn't easy, but ...Have I told you how much I love them?Reviewed by: Betty Dravis, 2008Millennium Babe: The Prophecy",positive
"With Kettle Chips, you really have to be careful.  Some of their flavors are nauseating.  With that said, they DO make fantastic plain chips.  Thick cuts of potato, fried to a dark golden brown.  They are crunchy and lightly salted with sea salt.  I can't recommend these chips enough.  You won't regret it.Some people say they are burnt but they aren't.  From their website: ""Take a quick look and you'll see an immediate difference: Kettle Brand® Potato Chips are a beautiful tawny gold. During cooking, the natural sugars of our select potatoes caramelize, creating chips from light gold to a deep amber.  The results are flavors as deep and rich as the colors, and an artisanal display in every bag""Some have also said that these chips are oily, which is true.  But they explain that on their website: ""At Kettle Foods we exclusively use expeller pressed high monounsaturated sunflower and/or safflower oil to make Kettle Brand®  products. Both of these oils are naturally free of trans fatty acids and are not hydrogenated in any way. We have taken the extra step of sending our products to independent third party labs to test for the presence of trans fats and results indicate we are ""trans fat free"" meaning none were detected. You will see zero trans fats listed on our packaging.""  That oiliness is natural and happens when quality oil is being used.You will not find chips with such a natural potato flavor.  I'm also a fan of their unsalted potato chips.  For those of us watching our salt intake, the unsalted chips is the best you can get.  Period.",positive
"These are among the best chips I have ever eaten!  I first came upon them when I visited a CostPlus World Market store in Opelika, AL, in the Tiger Town Mall, in 2007.  I wasn't a big fan of dijon-flavored anything, but I decided to give these chips a try.  I was hooked.  I probably ended up buying over a dozen bags within just a few months' time.  I searched all over my part of Alabama (the northwestern part of the state) and could not find them.  I later tried to find them at the World Market in Hoover, at the Patton Creek Shopping Center, and they did not carry this flavor.  However, when I learned that they were available on Amazon.com, and also available for PRIME Shipping - I bought them as soon as I read ""Kettle Chips Honey Dijon, 9-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)!""You get a pretty big box, filled with 12 bags of these delicious morsels.  They last quite a while, but I will re-order, very, very soon!  I suggest you buy them, in this bulk form, and enjoy them - you won't be disappointed!  They go great with hamburgers and hot dogs - so they're perfect for spring and this coming summer's outdoor activities and cook-outs!Take my word for it, these chips are a hidden gem lost in the world of snack foods!  Buy some today, and fall in love like me!",positive
"As an Oregonian, I make a point of sharing these Oregon-made snacks with friends who visit the state. I tell them the Kettle Brand does for potato chips what microbrew does for beer.Kettle Brand potato chips are unmistakable--a light gold color, rich flavor and amazing crunch. Kettle Brand chips are also a healthier snacking option than the major chip brands. Kettle Brand chips don't have trans fats, MSG or artificial flavors and colorings. The company also has a line of organic potato chips and all of their products are certified Kosher.Annette Solomon, a reporter for the Salem Statesman Journal noted that a glass of wine goes nicely with Spicy Thai chips. Solomon wrote, ""...you could be missing out on a wonderful pairing. These chips are spicy, so you would want to select a semi-sweet white wine. Also, a moderate amount of acid will subdue the strong flavors of ginger, lime, garlic and cilantro without over-powering them. Classically, a German-style Riesling fits these parameters perfectly.""I also recommend Kettle Chips Honey Dijon and Kettle Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar.The Honey Dijon chips bring a terrific balance of salty, tangy, sweet and crunchy. Other brands I've tried use too much mustard flavor, which overpowers the Honey Dijon pairing. The Honey Dijon chips make a great side dish on a BBQ plate with baked beans, coleslaw or potato salad and grilled meat. Naturally, they also go down great with beer.The Sea Salt & Vinegar chips are a perfect complement to vegetable trays of cucumber, carrot, celery and cherry tomatoes. Skip the dip; balance the tangy chips by alternating bites of raw vegetable.In summary, I highly recommend Kettle Brand chips, a great buy on Amazon.com.",positive
"So I got this and tasted it strait out of the bottle, it tasted like smoky flavored milk - YUCK! I was depressed I was stuck with 4 bottles of this.  It sat on my shelf and I forgot about it. Last weekend I tasted a Zevia cream soda and was not pleased with the flavor, it tasted weird and smokey like the LorAnn oil I had gotten.  I tried to doctor up the soda with a little SF Vanilla Torani syrup and a tablespoon of heavy cream - IT TASTED AMAZING!!!  The odd smokiness was gone and it had a wonderful rich mouthfeel.So I wanted to see if this would help the LorAnn oil too.  I put a cup of whipping cream in a bowl and added a teaspoon of vanilla and tasted it, it tasted fine.  Then I added ONE DROP of the oil, it is very strong, and stirred it in - IT TASTED SO MUCH BETTER!  I whipped it up and put it on fruit and it was such a treat.Now I will always whip a drop of it with vanilla into desserts and whip cream.  It was such a happy accident to find out how to use it.  When added to vanilla it really adds a new depth of flavor and tastes so different than just out of the bottle or on its own in cream.It is VERY potent so only use a drop and increase after tasting, if you add too much it will ruin the recipe so use a light touch.",positive
"I like ""Vernor's"", and drink it all the time. It is old fashioned drink from Michigan, since 1866, and the labeling was known for its lovely green and gold colors and the gnome character. If you look at the can it is actually called ginger soda instead of ale and is different than typical ginger ale in taste. Vernors has a strong vanilla presence, is smoother and more moist, and sweeter than a ginger ale. It is closer to a cream soda than ginger ale, very good. A ginger ale is more dry, higher in carbonation, and has a spicier bite to it. Vernors has 39 grams sugar per can, versus 33 grams per can for Schweppes Ginger Ale. Neither has caffeine.The recipe has changed a bit over the years mostly in the choice of sweeteners. They use the same high fructose corn syrup that the cost-cutting mega soda companies use, rather than the cane sugar they used to use. The down side to that is that the corn syrup syrup drowns out some of the flavors. Many microbrews are using cane sugar again, although it costs more, to get a better taste. Vernor's is still aged in oak barrels for 3 years, no doubt accounting for the smoothness. All in all a great soda for anytime. The soda is also known, like other ginger drinks, for its use as a home remedy for an upset stomach.Vernor's is a regional soda, and there are many areas of the country you can't find it in. That is why it sells here. They may be selling it in glass bottles again soon, at least there is a page that says so the day I am writing this comment. Search at Amazon for ASIN: B001JK2SEG to see what I mean. Vernors has quite a history, and there are two books at Amazon about the soda. The first is Vernor's Ginger Ale (Images of America: Michigan) ISBN-10: 0738551856. The second book is ""The Vernor's Story: From Gnomes to Now"" ISBN-10: 0472066978 a book about the company's marketing green and gold packaging with the famous gnome, and Vernor's fans.",positive
"If you want to find a good flavor substitute for maple syrup, barley malt, or brown rice syrup, this will do nicely. I use Madhava's agave nectar in my baked goods all the time, and am always pleased with the results. At the time I'm writing this, Amazon was out of stock as a vendor. However, when it was in stock, it was priced well for the 2-pack.Other than baking, I've used it to top waffles, pancakes, and in small doses (1/2 teaspoon) added it to oatmeal. A little goes a long way.Using agave nectar: Use 1/3 to 1/2 less agave nectar than you would another sweetener (depending on your taste and the recipe. Recipes with dried fruit need much less), cut the heat in the oven by 25 degrees F; if there is oil in the recipe, cut it by 1/3 (alternately, use a tablespoon or two of sifted coconut flour to absorb more of the liquid -- just don't use too much or your recipe will be dry). Additionally, when baking, make sure to mix it with the wet ingredients prior to adding it to the dry. Most bakers might already know this, but remember to read recipes first because sugar is typically added with dry ingredients (unless beaten with butter first).Agave nectar does not crystalize like other sugars do, so you won't be able to substitute it for corn syrup in making hard candy. However, I highly recommend it for baking. It makes everything moister.If you are looking for less caramel flavor, you'll need to use the light version of this product (equally good in all applications).",positive
"We have been using 17-Day Diet guided by Low-Glycemic eating for about 6-7 months, with fair success. This amber agave nectar has become our primary sweetener because of the low glycemic effect on blood sugar. The taste is mellow,and the sweetening power is higher than sugar [so you use less], but without the ""twang"" of honey. the one thing I have not tried it on (still using sugar) is making kombucha - I still use sugar, as I'm not sure it would be a good idea to introduce a raw element into kombucha. But actually, that may just be my own over-caution and nothing related to actual chemistry or circumstance.Our primary uses are sweetening yogurt, using it in the little baking I do, and use in salad dressings, fruit desserts, etc. Because we are limiting our sweets consumption,we don't use a lot of this, but it's nice to have when we need it. I plan to try using it in some homemade jams later this season. I buy it on subscription, and the cost is about 33% less than the local WalMart and more than 50% less than the health food store on this same brand. ""Best by"" date on the bottles I received in May is 2015.",positive
"This is pretty good canned meat. The sausage I used in dirty rice, the hamburger I used for taco salad, the chicken with wild rice, and the pork with stuffing. the turkey I gave to a neighbor because I don't eat it. The various meats are all pretty good quality and was enough for 3 large portions each can. There weren't large chunks of fat or gristle in any of the cans, which I've experienced plenty with some brands of canned meats. The proportion of liquids to meat was fair too, it's not one of those with a spoonful of meat and the rest is liquid either, though it does all need to be cooked and shrinks quite a bit due to high fat content in the meat. None of the meat was seasoned, at all. This is very helpful as the meat can be used with any flavoring. There is a mild ""spam""-like texture and taste to the meats(but way better than spam any day), almost a brine or something, that's why I heavily seasoned it. Don't plan on frying anything in the fat from these meats, it gave everything a slightly rancid, soury taste...no idea why! Due to the higher calories and higher price, I will only stock this as emergency food. I will buy more for that reason.",positive
"This product is made by Annie's Inc. in Berkely, CA--made in the USA.  The product maintains excellent organic integrity, and it is stored in 100% recycled paperboard packaging.The manufacturers also support family farms - use organic milk, butter, and yogurt.  The product takes approximately 10 min. to prepare.  The product contains dairy and wheat, and it has been exposed to equipment that also processes egg and soy products.The ingredients include organic whole wheat shell pasta, organic valley organic cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), organic whey, salt, and sodium phosphate.This is a mildly flavored whole wheat macaroni & cheese dinner.  This mac and cheese is a wonderful comfort food.  The pasta is firm, and it has an excellent flavor.There are no artificial flavors, synthetics colors, or preservatives.  The pasta was produced without antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or persistent pesticides.This pasta is simple to make and it has a wonderful texture.  There are 2.5 servings per box (2.5 oz).  Each serving contains 250 cal., 4.5 g fat, sat. 2 g fat, 10 mg cholest., 570 mg sodium, 43 g carb., 5 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 9 g protein.However, the cheese envelop is not exactly sufficient even when you add the butter, milk, or yogurt.  To add that wonderful rich smooth cheese flavor that accompanies mac and cheese, you will have to add your own organic cheese.The cheese packet falls flat on flavor and it does not contain a sufficient amount to coat the pasta.  I give this mac and cheese a 5/5 on packaging, 5/5 for maintain organic integrity, 5/5 on texture, and a 2/5 for flavor.",positive
"This is pretty good regular style soy sauce.  But it is not super-wonderful-better than any other good quality soy sauce you can buy in an Asian market.  The main value is as a unique gift.  In the Japanese soy sauce world, there are 4 types: regular, mild (usukuchi), for raw fish (sashimi) and light colored.  Bluegrass soy sauce is regular style.  Compared to Kikoman (a good commercial brand that is widely available) Bluegrass starts saltier, is flat in the middle, then ends with a complex & interesting flavor.  Kikoman is less salty initially and has a round, full flavor in the middle.  Doesn't have the complex ending flavors.  For me, the initial saltiness of Bluegrass is a minus and Kikoman's full middle flavor is a plus.  I prefere Kikoman, especially for dipping sushi where the flavor is more direct.  But I lived in Japan for many years and am used to the standard Japanese flavor.  I haven't tried Bluegrass blended in other food as a background flavor, which is how soy sauce is usually used.  Bluegrass is a perfectly good soy sauce.  Each brand has a different flavor and everyone has their favorite.  If you want a unique Kentucky gift for an Asian friend, this is different than the standard bottle of Bourbon or box of chocolate.",positive
"This coffee is good but, for me, it's nothing special. I will buy it again because it's a nice, mellow blend, and my favorite daily coffee, Nabob, must now be shipped from Canada. However, on my first order to the Canadian company, it's taking a long time to be delivered (still haven't gotten it).The reason for only three stars is not about the quality of the coffee but the fact that the description of the product does not mention the fact that this ""Kona coffee"" is actually only 15% Kona. If you look very carefully at the photo of the disc, you can see that information, and there's a legal disclaimer saying that the product may not match exactly with the description. So it's my fault for not reading more carefully, but I was happy to see what I thought was 100% Kona and wasn't careful. I've bought the 15% Kona before in a local store and did know that there was such a product in the Tassimo discs, but I just read the product title and ordered.As I said, the coffee tastes good, the amount of coffee is the usual amount, neither the small cups of some European coffees or the extra large size, and I would recommend the coffee. Just be aware that this is blended coffee with only 15% Kona. And don't expect it to come in a flash, as it did when Amazon Prime delivered it.",neutral
"The Milka Naps Mix Gift Box is a fun, unique gift for those tired of Whitman's and the usual American brands. Nothing wrong with Whitman's, but sometimes a change of look and flavor is nice.As a sampler, it provides only a few of the Milka options. Four flavors are here: noisette, hazelnuts, alpine milk and strawberry. All are delicious, though I don't like strawberry/chocolate (in any candy) personally, and give those away to eager friends. The Naps box are perfect for coffee tables and as a standalone dish at work.Milka and its famous purple cow, is owned by Kraft, is an eastern European chocolate originally produced in Switzerland and is available in Germany, Austria, Hungary and other nearby countries.Distribution is still weak in the United States, but can be found increasingly in larger cities. Usually, then, it is found only in international grocery stores, though it pops up in eclectic grocers from time to time. It has been around 100 years. Whether or not Kraft will change the recipe has yet to be seen. For now, the texture and taste are better than Hershey's and Nestle. It is a smoother, creamier basic chocolate.I fully recommend the Milka Naps Mix Gift Box.Anthony Trendleditor, HungarianBookstore.com",positive
"I am a preschool teacher and do a G is for Gingerbread unit every January. I was on vacation during Christmas and when I got back not a gingerbread kit was to be found. Which is odd. I needed one for my preschool class and needed it in less then a week. I looked everywhere and could not find ont. So I had one overnighted from Amazon on NYE and it came yesterday. I pick this one because of the Rudolph theme. The gingerbread itself came broken. Like unable to use would need a glue gun to get it to work broken. It's non returnable. I called Amazon, they were nice enough to order me a second one since I spend a ton of money each year with them. This one also came broken. I order A LOT from Amazon and things do not come broken. I think only one time have I had returned something because it was broken in 100's of orders. But two of the same thing in a row?! I think it's the kit itself and nothing to do with how it was shipped. I will say most come UPS and overnight comes Fed Ed. But it's bubble wrapped very well. I think the gingerbread isn't good and cracks in shipping and breaks off. The rest of the kit is very cute. The first kit the candies had spilled out and where a mess in the box. But the second kit while the gingerbread was all broken up again the candies were all in their bags. Too bad. But I would try something else, stay away from this one.",negative
"I bought this for my one year old Cocker. However all the dogs love it. All their coats look better, they all shed less, eat less, use the bathroom less, my Cocker used to have this one chronic ear since the time I have had her as a puppy that it just gave her problems. It seems to have cleared up, no more smell. Her eyes give her less problems. And my 7yr old Yorkie he eats less, he used to throw up all the time had the most sensitive tummy. Our black lab mix, hot spots and she would just lick her fur off. All these great changes in a matter of a month.  I do mix it roughly 50/50 with Naturals dog food blend.  They are doing great.Sept 2012I love this breed specific food, however I just went to place my next bi-monthly order and I am shocked at the price hike in just over a month!  I paid$41.79 on Aug 3 for a 25lb bag and here it is Sept 20Th and the price has is now $53.94, a difference of $12.15 in price!  This is a huge amount to go up considering that I am assuming this is a price gouge; due to the speculation over crops :( I will look to my local vet for this product. I can get a large bag now less at Petco as well with the discounts they offer. They will order a larger bag if you ask.",positive
"I'm not sure how you review something that's as subjective as taste, but suffice to say that if you like chocolate and graham cracker, you'll like this (it doesn't taste exactly like either of those, but that's the closest analogy for me).  The sticks themselves are a cracker of some kind, dipped in chocolate, with one end left just normal cracker to you don't get your fingers covered in chocolate while eating.Here's some of the nitty gritty details - each of the boxes contain two individually sealed packets, that contain probably 20 or so of the sticks.  The packets themselves are really cleverly designed, with a little slit cut in the folded part, you just grab both sides and pull, and it opens up the package without any hassle - gotta love Japanese product design!  :)  Another nice design touch is that when you open it properly the grabbing-side of the stick is right at the top.Each of the packets has 210 calories (90 from fat), and about 80mg of sodium - so in terms of snacks this is a pretty good option.  It does contain milk, wheat, soybeans and sheanut - so if any of these are an issue for you, then you'll want to pass.  It also says on the packaging that the facility they're manufactured in also processes eggs and peanuts - the product doesn't use either of them, but the disclosure is nice if you're particularly sensitive to either.Overall a great snack at a great price - the 10 pack really is 20 of the packets, so that's quite a few snacks.  One note, if you live in a hot climate, don't order them in the summer because they will melt together (in shipping)!  Duh!  :)",positive
"Pocky is just plain fun to eat. I discovered these snacks at an anime convention (though I'd heard about them before and had seen manga characters eating them). They are very, very slim sticks of biscuity stuff (the flavor to me is a cross between waffle cones and pretzels) that have a charming tiny popping crispness. The chocolate flavor, a nice non-bitter, non-dark, generically pleasing choco-taste, seems to be the most popular (given how fast they sell out at cons), but I prefer the flavor of the strawberry which is like strawberry ice cream. Very nice.This is by no means a health food (it's in the same category as a cookie, it's got fat and sugar and non-healthful ingredients). But hey, it's junk food. We all know it's supposed to be OCCASIONAL and not habitual in the diet. Unless you're really prone to binge-eating or can't stop yourself a whole one of these smaller boxes is not a huge calorie splurge if you stick to a reasonable number. 10 of the chocolate pocky sticks will set you back 125 calories with 5 grams of fat, 3 of them saturated. I wouldn't recommend just scarfing down multiple boxes. In fact, just nibble these slowly and have fun with the cool texture effect.If you love the flavor of coconut-chocolate together (like Almond Joy) try the coconut chocolate ones. They're really so good, oh man. Hubby says the taste reminds him of the Girl Scout 'caramel delights"" cookies which are, in turn, similar to the old Yes Yes cookies (from the seventies or so).Anyway, if you have read manga or seen anime with young folks eating those stick-looking treats, or seen footage of cute Japanese girls nibbling at skinny little stick treats, this is what they were eating. :) Fun treats.However, with this crazy hot summer, I'd recommend you look for a local retailer or wait until fall's cooler weather. You might get a sticky, clumped mess of Pocky sticks in this deep summer weather. (Look for local stores that specialize in Japanese anime or manga and they'll likely carry Japanese snacks like these. In South Florida, Tate's Comics has them in a variety of flavors..and FRESH and NOT MELTED).",positive
"This product must qualify for some sort of deceptive packaging award. The box only contains 5 bars and the wrappers are smaller than normal, so at least 50% of the interior of the box is air. Then when you unwrap the bar you find they are only about 60% the length of a ""normal"" snack bar. The rest of it is empty air inside the wrapper. If they were to not include wrappers those 5 bars would occupy less than 25% of the space inside the box.As far as taste goes they are so-so. On the dry side with a hint of berry flavor. Celiacs, who are used to inferior products, won't be disappointed in the taste of this one.I've also had their cookies and they suffer from the same sort of deceptive packaging. The picture on the side of the box shows what most of us would consider a normal sized cookie. But when you open the box you find that it mostly contains a plastic tray holding cookies about the size of a quarter.I really want to like this company. They seem to be trying hard and coming out with new products and keeping allergens out of the production process. That is why I've continued to try their products. I bought their granola many times, always wanting to like it, but it is some of the worst food I've ever had. The ""clusters"" are hard as the partially popped kernels at the bottom of your bag of popcorn and more fitting for gerbils than people.All in all I would not recommend Enjoy Life foods.",negative
"For those looking for a more exotic tea drinking experience and who like white Jasmine tea, Numi's Flower Jewel is worth a look. About the size of a gum-ball, these jewels slowly open in water to form a flower shape around the central amaranth flower. They are meant to be decorative so glass teapot is a must when preparing this tea.Decorative does not mean tasteless. As a white tea, the flavor is mild, but rich and soothing. The jasmine is wonderful but does not overpower the tea. I have had stronger jasmine teas, but this one is quite balanced and tasty. I used a small glass pot when preparing it and was able to get more than 7 yummy infusions out of the jewel before the flavor and scent began to fade. The white tea tips are plentiful and of a high quality and don't get bitter if seeped for long periods.I must deduct some points though for the high price to tea ratio and the fragility of the flower jewels. Pouring hot water directly on them can cause pieces to fall of and after the 3rd or 4th infusion more of the flower starts to fall apart, though to be fair the main flower shape remains fairly intact. Some even come out of the box starting to missing the central flower or bits of leaf. Better packaging might solve this.If you want a tea experience that looks as good as it tastes and smells, or are entertaining and want a conversation piece, then Numi Tea Flower Jewel should be on your short list.",positive
"Both our twins love this one right from the start but it's not loaded with lentils (see ingredients below).  We introduced it when they were 7 months old and now they're 10 months.  I'm glad they are eating something green because we couldn't get them to eat the one with peas when we tried at 7 months, but we got them to eat the peas later at 9 months.Their favorite vegetable is sweet potato and we've also tried sweet potato with cinnamon. They love all the fruit varieties.I'm glad they love this one because lentils and brown rice form a complete protein, although a view of the ingredients shows that lentils is not one of the prime ingredients.This one also has carrots and I've heard all babies like carrots.  I don't know if they would like it without the carrots.  I haven't seen this one - lentils and brown rice - in our local stores, so I'm glad to get it here. Along with some others, we get this one with the subscription.  Of course, with twins one is forced to buy more in bulk and we're so busy that it's great to get these delivered.The packaging is excellent.  I've ordered an unbelievable number of cases of jars of different types and only had one jar arrive broken.Ingredients per label: Water, organic apples, organic carrots, organic brown rice, organic lentils, organic canola oil.This has 70 calories, 10% protein, 100% vitamin A, 4% vitamin C, 2% calcium and 4% iron.I'm informed that the daily intake percentage is based on an adult.",positive
"I am a coffee fanatic but have always stayed away from these because I never liked instant coffee and my assumption was that this would be similar.  I really enjoy the Starbucks VIA instant coffee - but I drink so much, it is rather expensive so I thought I would give this a try.  Both my wife and I were pleasantly surprised with the taste.  I don't think it equals fresh brewed but it is very acceptable.  I bought my first 38 pack at my local grocery store for about $7.  That seemed a little high but I figured I would check online to find the best price.  As I started calculating all of the online prices, they are charging about $7 bucks for the 19 count.  I would suggest that you check your local grocery stores as you might be able to find it cheaper.  So you don't have to do the math...$7 / 38 = .184 per single.  Online price $27 / 114 = .236 (shipping not calculated in).  Looking at a supposed discount coffee supplier, you can get a case of 12 boxes for $69, no sales tax and free shipping...sounds like a great deal??  12 x 19 = 228 singles so $69 / 228 = .302 per single - the most expensive at all.",positive
"On a trip to Italy, muesli is what all the hotels had for breakfast as their cold cereal and I loved it.  Imagine how excited I was when I saw that Kellog's sold this product.  What did I learn?: despite the similar name, this cereal is quite unlike European-style muesli.  While the overall mix of grains and fruits is similar, this cereal is mostly a flake cereal, while a true muesli has no cereal flakes at all.""Real"" muesli is made of rolled (not flaked) grains; this has pluses and minuses.  On the plus side, milk does not turn European mueslis to mush in a couple of minutes like it does flake cereals.  On the minus side, European mueslis have to be soaked in milk or yogurt for about ten minutes or so (i.e. while you are in the shower, or while the coffee is brewing) or the cereal will be a bit on the chewy side.  For those that are concerned about eating processed foods, rolled grains have been processed less than flaked ones.  (Rolled grains are lightly steamed and then rolled and lightly toasted; flaked grains are fully steam-cooked until they are mush, pressed into flakes, fully baked and then usually sprayed with sugar to extend ""time-to-mushiness."")  And certainly only the Kellog's product contains HFCS.You owe it to yourself to try one of the many other mueslis from Amazon (or better yet, single boxes from a local health-foods store if you have one) and see what you prefer.  I eat the Bob's Red Mill product available on Amazon (and one of my local grocery chains) instead of this, and am much more satisfied.  I haven't tried Familia (but I'm not crazy about the idea of the ""fruit flakes""), and the Dorset products are too fruit and nut heavy for me.  The other products are a hair more expensive than the Kellog's, but I'm willing to plunk down an extra dime or so per breakfast for a far superior product.I'm surprised Quaker doesn't sell a muesli product...  Given that they have to be the largest producer of rolled grains in the U.S., you'd think it would be a natural fit for them.",negative
"It's no secret that high fructose corn syrup is detrimental to your health. Unfortunately, it's also no secret that it has replaced other forms of sugar in a disturbingly large number of manufactured foods. Even worse is that most high fructose corn syrup is made from genetically modified corn.Since the late 1980s, HFCS has replaced regular table sugar, honey, and similar sweeteners in practically everything. Prolonged consumption of HFCS is now the topic of much debate and we are learning that it can cause long-term damage to the body.High Fructose Corn Syrup Dangers1. Significant Risk of Weight Gain & Obesity2. Increased Risk of Developing Type-2 Diabetes3. Hypertension and Elevated ""Bad"" Cholesterol Levels4.  Long-Term Liver Damage5. Mercury Exposure from HFCSKelloggs and other manufacturers know this and are slowly getting rid of this sweetner. Look at the cover of Post Rain Bran. They are advertising that it contains NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP.I applaud them for this. High Fructose Corn Syrup is made from genetically modified corn from Monsanto which uses systemic pesticides in their seeds which is causing Colony collapse disorder in bees. I am a bee keeper and have been avoiding all products with HFCS in them to save my family and the bees. Watch vanishing of the Bees,Food Matters and Food Inc. They are all sold on Amazon. Excellent movies which will change your health dramatically and the way you think and eat.",negative
"Yes, these cubes are expensive; in fact, I almost gave them four stars for the expense.  Regardless, these sugar cubes are my favorite sugar product.  I've tried every brown sugar and cane sugar product you can find on Amazon and in your grocery store, and none of them compare to the rich, sweet, unique flavor of the brown sugar cubes by La Perruche.  Because I've tried so many brown sugar products, I believe the difference is the terroir, or the ground/land, where this sugar is grown.  La Perruche sugar cubes are made from African grown sugar; more specifically, sugar grown in Swaziland and/or the Congo.  Also, the cubes are denser than many sugar cubes.  I don't know from a scientific perspective how this is accomplished, but the cubes are not regularly sized, but are large and irregularly shaped, and heavier/sturdier than ""cut"" cubes by other producers.The flavor is a rich, distinct and more molasses-y flavor than other brown sugar cubes, and is somewhat darker as well.  I wish I could describe the flavor better, but it has been several months since I was able to find a somewhat affordable supply.  BTW, now that this product is being sold with free shipping via Amazon Prime, I just purchased several boxes - it is a much better deal as of the date of this review than it was a few months ago.  Recommended!",positive
"Nature's Recipe is now a division of that mega company Del Monte Foods. The neat thing about this food is that it really does look like the photograph on the bag. It consists of smallish kibble with pieces of dried carrots and peas mixed in. When the bag was first opened the girls ate small amounts of Farm Selects unmixed and readily took to it. Since then they've been eating it mixed with their Blue food. I thought Evie and Piper might fuss with the dried vegetables in there, but they don't specifically target the vegetables to leave behind.The quality of this food is obvious to one who reads the ingredient list. Only one ingredient, that animal digest, makes me cringe a little. The girls don't mind it a bit. For goodness alone I can heartily recommend this natural food, but the price on it is relatively high. Rachel Ray's dry dog food, for example, is about half the price of Farm Stands Selects, and Buffalo Blue is about the same price. For a household like ours with three dogs, the Farm Stands Selects is too pricey  to feed the girls exclusively. We'd feel obliged to mix another good, but less expensive food with it. For those with one pet and for whom money is not an issue, I say you can't go wrong with Farm Selects.",positive
"Bought Uncle Ray's Wavy's 16 oz potato chips because purchased  Uncle Ray's 16 oz barbque potato chips in the past and was very pleased. Oh how wrong we were.  Do not purchase the Wavy's chips!!!!!!!!!!  They are the quality of buying a no name bag of chips from a roadside service station store; broken, brown, very poor quality.  Very, very disappointed.  DO NOT.......DO NOT......DO NOT purchase Uncle Ray's 16 oz Wavy potato chipsOCTOBER 03, 2012Bought Uncle Ray's sour cream and onion flavored chips for the 5th shipment with extreme disappointment. The other (4) four shipments were very good which is why we continued to buy this flavor.The additive that when you like an item and start to buy a lot, it will change for the worse is proving to be true for us.  This shipment of chips are awful.  Bags are extremely deflated, so was expecting to be stale; however, was not so - cannot not explain the semi-flat bags.  Chips seem to be the bottom of the barrel flakes.  You know when you try to salt your food and the top comes off, the seasoning on these chips is like that.  It appears that the top came off a full bottle or these are the bottom of the barrel crumbled chips where the seasoning has covered the chips too, too much. .  We just opened (3)three bags just now because the first bags was awful, opened second bag - awful, opened 3rd bag - also was awful.  LEFT WITH 6 MORE ,PROBABLY NOT EDIBLE, BAGS. THE CHIPS REALLY APPEAR TO BE THE NOT SO FRESH, BURNED/BOTTOM OF THE BARREL, GET RID OF LEFTOVERS.  VERY, VERY, DISAPPOINTED.  WILL NOT BUY AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",negative
"Just in case, if anyone doesn't know what WHITE tea is, as opposed to green or black, let's quote Wikipedia: ""white tea is fast-dried, while green tea is roasted in an oven or pan (while kept moving for even curing). Oolong and black teas are fermented before curing."" What does it mean? For me, it translates into my favorite beverage to start the day with and to keep me going through the day. Objectively and scientifically speaking, white tea is said to have more anti-oxidants and less caffeine so, in my view, it's overall better than coffee or the black or green varieties.This particular product, while it comes in tea bags, it's not exactly your 'supermarket' variety. Unlike the cheap teas, black, green, herbal or white that are delivered crushed inside paper bags, the 'Choice' brand is delivered in pyramid shaped, biodegradable, nylon-like bags that ensure that what you get is actual leaves, not some indistinct crushed powder.This being a white tea, 'delicate' and 'subtle' and the required adjectives to use but they may not apply in this case. I found the added flowers to be a little too strong, bordering to overpowering for my taste. The Lychee and Osmanthus aromas can be an acquired taste - think of sweet, green apples for an equivalent more familiar aroma. If it's not 'love at the first sip', give it some time and you may not only tolerate it but prefer it to other flavors. Or not.INGREDIENTS:- organic, fair trade certified White Tea- natural Lychee flavor- organic Osmanthus flavor- contains caffeineThe somewhat off-balance added flavors and the premium price are not likely to turn me into a repeat customer. Time will tell but at this time 3 stars (meaning 'it's Okay') seem to be the fair rating.",neutral
"My cats (7 of them) love this food so I was glad to see Amazon is carrying it again. The local stores do not carry a 15 lb bag, only the 3.5lbs and 12 lbs. This food is sealed very well, and is fresh. I have tried expensive brands and really cheapo brands of cat food, and so far 9 lives agrees very well with my cats. This food does not ""rifle"" through them or cause overly offensive litter pan odors (like cheapo cat food) and their digestive and urinary tracts are all healthy. My cats ages range from 3 years to 18 years old, and believe me, this 9 Lives brand and flavor are something they all like. The price is a really good deal especially for prime as the shipping is free.I also buy the Iams in the orange bag for my cats for a variety and putting some of that in a bowl dry as well as wetted down with water in another bowl is something they really love. Again, no intestinal issues or litter pan issues as they have been eating this combination for several years now.If you do try this, or switch your cat(s) over, be patient as it may take a week or so for your cats digestive system to adjust. In the end, I think you will be very pleased with the quality and price.Also, we used to take in foster cats, and fed them this 9 Lives brand, and they all did very well.",positive
"For christmas I ordered some coupons from my daughters school for $30.00 off Ohama steaks.  I was excited to try them as I have been bombarded with their ads for the last 2 years and I was ready to test them out.  I went on-line and looked at their packages and was so looking forward to receiving my package of fine foods and cook them.  I made my choice and fell for some of the last min. add-ons, by choice.  I went to pay and use the gift cards and well you can only use one at a time, having 2 for $15.00 I naturally thought I was getting $30.00 off the total.  With that said I was still willing to go ahead with the order.  $129.00 later I had ordered one of the package deals and the add-ons.  I received my order ups in 5-7 days packaged in a styro cooler.  packaged in the cooler were several cardboard boxes with vacuumed packaged tiny steaks.  I am a person who loves to grill and do so about 4 nights a week, so I know a little about meat, and how to cook it.  First this is not high end Dry-aged meat or wet aged this is inferior to quality meat that can be bought at a good butcher.  The steaks are about $30.00 a pound after shipping and the high prices.  The Hamburgers are tiny frozen pucks that are dry.  I am so disappointed in the quantity and quality, I really have no words to describe how disappointed I am with this whole deal.  To top everything off I received a e-mail coupon for $20.00 off my next order so the coupon that I purchased was $5.00 more than on-line deals.  Wow Do yourself a favor and spend your money in a good butcher shop of grocery store!!!",negative
"I received 4 of these in my first ever Omaha Steaks order that I received today. I wasn't sure what to expect, but so far, I've been pleased. I tore the plastic open, put the frozen potato on a baking sheet in the oven and put it on 350. 45 minutes later it was done and turned out being delicious. The cheese filling was crispy on-top and the potato itself underneath was nice and soft. No way would they come out as good if put in the microwave, so I'd say oven cooking these is definitely the way to go. Now, you can obviously make your own stuffed baked potatoes for far cheaper then what Omaha charges for these alone, but as long as you get a good deal on the Omaha website, these simply make a great addition to any Omaha steaks order. As delicious are they are though, I wouldn't order a box of JUST these off the site due to the added shipping costs. But like I said, as long as they're part of a nicely priced packaged deal, I'll definitely take them. Actually, I probably wouldn't order any packaged deal in the future from Omaha that didn't include these. A big plus, at least for me, is if you check the ingredients list on these, there's no partially hydrogenated oils, so there's no traces of trans fats, which is very rare with stuffed baked potatoes. Also no high fructose corn syrup, which is another rarity on a food product like this and is always a plus. If you make your own or buy them frozen from your grocery store for example, chances are, the butter used, sour cream, etc. will be full of chemicals, trans fats & high fructose corn syrup. These, not so much. So there is a definite degree of quality with Omahas stuffed baked potatoes. Each potato does have 8 grams of saturated fat, which is 42% the DRV, but that's obviously to be expected with anything that contains bacon, cheese and sour cream. I was also expecting there to be no fiber, but it turns out there's 3grams of fiber per baked potato half. Another plus. Overall, the stuffed baked potato was very tasty and actually relatively healthy, being made with quality ingredients.",positive
"After you've made the customary, authentic English trifle with Bird's custard powder you might not want to go back to the usual grocery-store pudding packages. I DID purchase a large quantity of Bird's custard power, the pack of six, but the packs have a longish shelf life, and I enjoyed sending a surprise pack/container to a friend who is originally from England.At Christmas, I will also include a container of Bird's custard powder to special relatives and friends so they can learn how easy it is to make excellent trifle with this product. For my non-English family and friends, I will include laminated instructions based on my own successes with Bird's custard recipe for trifle.English trifle is so easy to make with the following:  Bird's custard powder, store-bought pound cake, thawed frozen fruit, some sherry wine (or slightly sweetened juice from the thawed frozen fruit) poured over the small slices of cake. For the final touch, add non-dairy whipped ""creme."" Delicious and inexpensive! I highly recommend this product and am so pleased to be able to purchase it through Amazon. And the price for the six  containers is so very reasonable as to almost be unreal. Go for it!",positive
"Oh, I love this pasta! It is thick, chewy, absolutely extraordinary! And made with authentic flavorings to boot! The red are flavored with tomato and red beet powder. The green are flavored with spinach powder and basil powder. The black pastas are flavored with squid ink, the off-white are au naturale. The yellow pasta are flavored with turmeric, the orange with carrot powder. A rainbow of beauty and natural delectable flavor.The pasta are shaped like little cresent moons with a rough exterior to absorb whatever sauce or oil you might use. Because this pasta is so very flavorful, I enjoy it best with a good quality olive oil and some Celtic sea salt. Sometimes I add some tarragon or fresh rosemary, usually not, so I can just savor the pasta alone. It also is excellent with olive oil and fresh grated Parmesan chees on top.With only 1g of fat, 10g of sodium, this can also be a heart-healthy meal. There are 7g of protein and 42g of carbos, no added sugars or preservatives.It is the perfect easy dish to impress company or a date!To be able to buy the best packaged pasta in the whole wide world at HALF PRICE in bulk from Amazon is a wonderful privilege. You will not be disappointed.",positive
"Raw Cacao Powder differs greatly in taste than processed Cacao Powder. Commercial cacao powder is often triple fermented and then roasted. Commercial companies are more interested in a product which has no nutritional value but great consistency in flavor. Commercial Cacao Powder is mono tonal in flavor. Raw Cacao is everything that Commercial Cacao isn't. It is a antioxidant super-food which has no equal. The taste does vary slightly from one part of the year to the next. As to taste, it has a wonderful intoxicating tannin like aroma with mild overtones of Mahogany. In foods it has a complexity which some cooks will absolutely love while the others who read from the book may want to go back to there standard one dimensional cacao. In baking, I believe it goes well with other flavors such as Almond Extract. If you want to do an extraordinary butter cream icing with a tad of Almond extract, your icing will have no equal. In chocolate cake I personally would go heavy and do a buttermilk or sour cream cake. The acid helps to unify and amplify flavors. I like making cake with 60% cake flour which is about has about 5% wheat gluten and 40% rice flour. The reason for this should be obvious. The heavy texture that rice flour imparts makes your cake stand proud and one bite is then never more than enough.Raw Cocoa powder is rich in polyphenols, such as catechins and procyanidins, and has been shown to inhibit low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation and atherogenesis in a variety of models. Human studies have also shown daily intake of cocoa increases plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and decreases LDL levels although the drug companies having endeavored to understand the mechanism in which this happens.",positive
"I have recently been on a low carb diet, as I find that I can no longer tolerate even natural sugars like agave, honey, and dates. These raise the blood sugar which spikes the insulin, a hormone whose message is ""store fat!"" Insulin also causes the kidneys to retain water and therefore I would bloat from a high carb diet.My dilemma is that I love sweets--and now it is not a problem, thanks to products like stevia, a natural plant that has safely been used in parts of the world as a sweetener for hundreds of years. It has no calories and no impact on the blood sugar (although for some people there might be a bit, as the brain is tricked into thinking it is getting sugar). Stevia used to be legal in the USA only as a cosmetic product because of politics: companies that made low calorie sweeteners such as aspartame did not want competition. Yet, aspartame gave me headaches and even sometimes symptoms of multiple sclerosis. So I would use stevia at times, but the aftertaste was bad--and to be honest, I wasn't too crazy about the ""during taste"" either.Then I tried NuNaturals. This product is awesome and like no other stevia I have tried. It is not only delicious but also has no aftertaste (unless you put in way too much--a common mistake by people new to this). It comes in tablets and in powdered form (in a bottle or handy packets with individual servings). It also comes in alcohol-free liquid form and even in vanilla flavor. Unlike aspartame (which becomes even more toxic when heated) stevia can be used in baking. NuNaturals has a stevia baking blend just for that. (Since I am a raw fooder, I can't tell you how it tastes, but I am sure it is good, judging by their other products.)Thanks to these great products, I can do a low carb raw diet but not be deprived of my sweets!",positive
"I have mixed feelings about NuNaturals Nustevia White Stevia with Maltodextrin Powder and will probably not purchase it again.  Don't get me wrong, it's a great tasting stevia extract and very easy to use, but it is just 6.4 percent stevia and 93.6 percent maltodextrin filler.  In other words only 6 pennies of each dollar you spend on this stuff is buying you high quality stevia extract powder.  In my opinion, this is unnecessarily dilute; however, it does make it exceptionally easy to measure.  If the labeling said 6.4% stevia extract, I would have passed on this from the beginning as I can get 70% dry stevia extract of the same quality for much less money per serving of stevia. If this is your first time buying stevia, go for it as it's easy to use and tastes great.  If you're accustomed to buying and using concentrated stevia extracts, you will be probably be disappointed by the low concentration of this product's mixture.Pros:- 5-star taste- Easy to measure- Perfect for first-time stevia users- 3/4 tsp = ~1 tbsp cane sugarCons- Only 6.4% stevia- Not cost-competitive with 70% or pure dry stevia extracts- 3/4 tsp = ~1 tbsp cane sugarOverall, a good product but not the best value.  I would given it 4 stars if the product labeling didn't try to hide the fact that it's just not very potent.  For about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of this product, you can buy concentrated stevia powders and cut them yourself with a low-cost filler like maltodextrin and come out ahead (or just use them full strength, which is often easier once you get used to the sweetening power of pure stevia).In case you're wondering where I got the 6.4% (by mass) value from, this is how I calculated it.  On a precise scale, I found the density of this product to be 2.5 grams per teaspoon.  The label says it contains 40mg per 1/4 tsp.  Thus, 1 tsp has 160mg stevia extract in 2500mg mixed powder.  The concentration (mass) comes to 64mg stevia per gram of product or 6.4 percent by weight.  Pretty weak stuff, but still much sweeter than cane sugar.",neutral
"There are many workdays when I only have a few minutes for lunch or (all too often) dinner. On these days, Dr. McDougall's products are lifesavers! I keep some fresh, washed veggies in my office fridge and can have a great meal ready in 5 minutes. Just microwave this one, for instance, while cutting up some broccoli, peppers, a carrot, and whatever else I have around (I also added half of a slim yellow squash the other day, cut in little ""twigs"" - delicous!) By the time you're through cutting, you'll have finished with cooking the soup and the soup's ""standing"" time will be almost over. (It needs a few minutes to thicken up.) Take a tablespoon of the broth and a tablespoon of water, add the veggies and the liquid to a big bowl, toss the veggies in the liquid, and microwave for about 1 minute 30 seconds. When through, dump the soup and noodles on top and you have a delicious, healthy meal. The men in my office come sniffing around when the aroma of the soup comes out of the microwave -- several are now also fans, despite being initially worried by the fact that the meal is vegan. When I am organized enough to remember to wash and bring it in, I add a spring onion on top (I just use an office scissors to cut it.) If you can afford the calories, a few drops of toasted sesame oil is a nice addition, as well, as is tamari. YUMMY!",positive
"For a 220 calorie dish that can sit in your desk drawer indefinitely, this really isn't bad. It's certainly better than Chef Bouyardee or Easy Mac or actual Cup of Noodles. I've only ever had one other Dr. McDougall's product which was the Tortilla Soup and I much preferred it. I found this one to be a bit bland. It was pretty much just dried Cup of Noodles type noodles with some peanutty powder and a few green onions. I think the peanut flavor could have been more pronounced and I wasn't crazy about the texture of the noodles. I guess I was hoping for a bit more than ramen with peanut sauce.I only gave this three stars because I thought it was a bit of a let down. I liked it but I didn't love it as much as I should have given my love of peanut sauce. I would maybe buy it again at a grocery store if it was on sale but I certainly don't see myself buying them in bulk from amazon. My go-to Desk Drawer food is still Annie Chun's Udon Noodle Soup Bowl. The calorie count is pretty similar (I think Annie Chun's is like 280 or so) but the texture of the noodles is far superior because they use the vacuum sealed pre-cooked noodles. However, if you're not in the mood for soup, these peanut noodles may be a better way to go after all.",neutral
"HANDS DOWN the best formula on the market.  Sadly, my breast milk dried up so I had to fine a formula.  My poor son has so many GI, stomach, gas, crying, reflux, etc issues.  We were on Alimentum for over a month.  We even tried the ready to eat b/c I heard it was corn free.  I also tried the hypoallergenic version by Enfamel.  Nothing made him better.After researching DHA/ARA...I found some scary things.  Basically, it is made by using chemicals.  There are some babies that have had a horrible reaction to this b/c of the toxins.  You can google it.  Anyway, I found this organic formula that didn't have it in it (you can buy DHA/ARA seperate made from eggs organically and no chemicals).  I was nervous...b/c my son had so many issues...I didn't want to make it worse.  But I tried it!  Seriously, it has changed my son's life!  He is a completely different baby!  I no longer even give him acid reflux meds anymore...I mean of course it is still there...but that is how much better it is.  My son has been on this since he was 6 weeks.  I know it says toddler, but if you go to their site it is FDA approved for infants.  They say toddler b/c they fully support breast feeding for the first year.  It has the same cals, fats, nutrients, vit, minerals pretty much as the other leading brands...it's just organic...no DHA/ARA..and they don't use corn syrup.  Seriously, try this formula!",positive
"Our 9 month old originally was spitting up a lot. We had him 1st on Similac regular, then went to Similac Sensitive and finally to Similac Soy.  The soy did the trick. He was on similiac soy for the past 6 months. When the Similac recall went through, my wife became disgusted with Similac and suggested we try a new brand. I was reluctant but did so anyway.  We reminded ourselves that as babies get older, they become less fussy, less gassy and maybe they don't need SOY anymore if that's what they were used to. So I went to my local Whole Foods store and bought the Lactose Free Baby's only formula. AN instant hit !!!!! My son loves it ! Seriousely. He gobbles it down...all 6 oz in once shot. Before with the similac soy, he would have to take a break in between.  My wife actually tasted the milk and said it is delicious compared to similac soy.  Well, if adults like it, I am sure babies would too !  I am very happy thus far with our choice. We were going to get Natures Best, but read that the way they extract their DHA is not ideal. Glad I realized that.  So far so good ! We always thought that our baby would be stuck with SOY formula...thank's to the similac recall and some good old fashioned parent intuition, we realized that is NOT the case.  I am happy about that since SOY can cause some hormonal problems.....babies and adults alike.  Thank you Baby's only for making an excellent product !",positive
"Provided you use clean (preferably purified) water to cook this, it can be a great tasting hold over to a main meal. Far superior to most instant noodle packages out there and for the most part, gluten and meat free (except for the shrimp flavor).While some people have remarked on the ""over-sized"" packaging, this actually allows for a good and thorough mixing of the flavor packets and noodles with little chance of spillage.While the coconut ginger variety tastes good, it may be a bit too subtle for those looking for an actual ""taste of THAI."" I'd recommend the Thai Peanut noodles for those seeking something with a bit more of a pronounced Thai flavor and highly recommend The A Taste Of Thai Peanut Salad Dressing (added to salads, meats or the Peanut Noodles) for a very spicy Thai experience.Overall for the taste and quantity, the subscribe and save offer provides the best deal. Comparatively speaking in terms of price, Wal-Mart offers most of these noodles a few cents cheaper (compared to the subscription price) but do not seem to carry the Coconut Ginger Variety. At least not at the store near me.If you haven't tried this brand of instant noodles yet, I think you'll be in for a treat.",positive
"My doggie really likes Newman's Organic better than some other dog foods pet and big-box stores sell. My budget doesn't like Newman's Organic as much as Harmony Farms. It's the compromise that keeps the doggie AND my budget happy.  Because he eats it heartily, I don't worry that he's getting enough high quality food.  Otherwise he won't eat his food and he'll graze in the trash seeking egg shells and bones to fill the void.There's no barfing, digestion problems or accidents. High Quality food means good digestion, a shiny coat, high energy, bright eyes and a good attitude WITHOUT tons of additional elixers, treats or vet bills. A definite cost effective WIN:WIN for doggie AND me.I've had great results with Newman's Dog Food that I orderd through Amazon BUT there's 5 pounds LESS for about the same price.Psst I'm not an organic fanatic, it's the nutritional value that counts for my fur baby and human kids!Update 3/26/2011: Noticed this has jumped to almost THIRTY BUCKS, will opt for Newman's Organic when the costs per pound are the same...my dog likes BOTH Harmony and Newman, my budget likes the one most cost effective at the time of purchase :)Update 5/17/2012: Last batch Of Harmony Farms I ordered had a rancid oil smell when I opened the bag and the pooch wouldn't eat it as readily as he has in the past. He wouldn't eat for a day and started checking out the trash. I subsequently purchased some canned and pouch foods, cooked brown rice etc as mix-ins to ""encourage"" him to make it through this pricey bag. Not sure how this is stored before it arrives to my home, BUT the Texas heat can make anything stale/rancid/yucky quickly. I probably should have called Customer Service but felt the replacement would have the same issue due to the HOT weather here. Definitely exploring hot weather alternatives.",positive
"A few years back, prompted by the death of one of our dogs due to an inoperable brain tumor, I switched my dogs to foods without corn.  I was convinced, right or wrong, that my animal died needlessly because of an over usage of steriods prescribed to cure her constant ear infections.  I believe, again right or wrong, that the recurring ear infections were caused by an allergy to corn...which turned out to be the main ingredient in her food!  Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox and address the issue at hand...I found this food by accident.  The only type the store had was the weight loss formula.  Turns out my dogs love it!  I haven't seen them so spunky and full of energy.  I've got a coon hound and two jack russells (mine are not the ""bounce off the wall kind"", mine are mellow, laid back kinda dudes!)  They gobble this stuff up and seem to stay full...no more begging in the kitchen than normal! Everyone's skin seems smoother, eyes are brighter, heck, I think I'll go have a bowl!  All I can say, is if you are looking for a good quality dog food, this is the one for you.  YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!",positive
"No more heavy grocery bags for me -- I've just ordered my first bag of Harmony Farms dog food -- and it was delivered to my door by UPS.  The food is excellent quality -- I bought this product based on its healthy ingredients; the dogs love it and I love Amazon for making it so easy to buy!July 2010 - one of my dogs has had bouts of inflammatory bowel disease:  previously she had to have special food from my vet (Royal Canaan Duck & Potato for the past 4+years) -- She has tolerated, even thrived on, the Harmony Farms food w/o any problems. Each bag of Harmony Farms is about $20 cheaper than the Royal Canaan.  Hard to fight.  I am a believer.The canned food is great, too.September 2011 -- my dog who has had inflammatory bowel disease in the past (verified by surgery) has never felt better -- she is a wire and has the energy of a 2 yr old dog (she is 7); she is not on any daily medication.  This HEALTHY WEIGHT FORMULA has helped her to thrive.  Enough protein, not too much fat seem to do the trick. I highly recommend it.",positive
"To those of you, and there's a lot of us, who are constantly watching our weight and calorie intake,these chips are A-1 in my book.First of all, the flavors are incredible, very tastey and enjoyable.  The single serve bags are just the right amount, and a very nice portion might I add, and the calorie intake is only 100 calories for the entire single serve bag.I'm so happy I tried them, I bought the variety pack of single serves and I can't say enough good things about them.They're crispy and crunchy and the flavors aren't to salty, just right.So to those of you who enjoy a nice crunchy savory snack, you can't go wrong with POPCHIPS!!!  I'm hooked, now I just have to make sure I limit myself to only 1 - 2 bags a day!!!They really are good and the nutritional information isn't bad at all.So WOO HOO for those of us who can't sit down with a big old bag of Herrs or Utz and just can't seem to stop ourselves from putting our hand back into the bag over and over and over again, don't get me wrong I'm not bashing on Herr's or Utz, I love them both, however they're much higher in calorie than the POPCHIPS.Do yourselves a favor and give them a try, you truely can't go wrong, even my friends/family, who don't have to watch their calorie intake, enjoy them as well, so that's saying something.Hope to read other reviews of happy calorie counting snackers!!!!!Keep on Munching, the Healthy way with ""POPCHIPS"" snacks.",positive
"I was on the fence about buying these for months. I read the reviews and were impressed by them but, the possibility of being stuck with 24 bags of chips I hated made me nervous. This was my first food order from amazon and I am glad I picked this product to be. I absolutely love these chips. I deiced on the variety pack to start with in case I didn't like one flavor had others I could eat. Turns out though I enjoy them all.They are thicker than your normal potato chip with a great crunch and more of an airy texture. One bag fills me up as a mid-day snack. The flavors themselves are a bit bolder than you would expect from a chip. For me this was a good thing. I would have to say the bbq is my favorite. The flavor reminded me a lot of lays bqq but a bolder version of it, the sweet bqq flavor with a bold kick at the end. My bags had very few broken chips in them. Everything about this order was great.My father was around when I was trying my first bag, making fun of them cause they were healthy. I offered him one and he accepted probably to do some dramatic spitting it out and eww effect. He looked at me confused once he ate it, promptly took the bag out of my hand and walked away with it. This is a man who HATES anything healthy, but shows how good the flavors are.I will definitely be buying these again.",positive
"Here's the straight talk from a foodie, not a Top Chef food critic, but a foodie:-Name: Pop Chips. They are cooked in a kettle with pressure and heat. Fantastic. Not baked or fried. Made by the company POP CHIPS so it isn't frito lays or mars trying to forcefeed America in disguise.-Packaging and Branding: Colorful and way too heavy-duty bags. This is why they are slightly expensive. Similar to kettle chips packaging. You will have fun opening the bags with a POP. Packaging was great. I've eaten about 6 of the small bags and not one was even slightly damaged.-Taste and Texture: They are about the size of half-dollar coins, kind of puffy like a pork rind or rice cake, and they are not crunchy hard like potato chips but they do crunch. Definitely distinctive and they deserve a place on the market.-Nutrition: 100 Calories! Unfortunately, you know what this means. It's not a big grab by any means. It's about 15-20 chips per .8 oz bag. Which, honestly, is great for portion control. It's probably all we need and popchips knows it. Definitely more filling than other 100 calorie snacks made by, say, SnackWell or the oreos/mini muffins type.-Flavor: The 3 pack comes with Cheddar Potato, Sea Salt and Vinegar, and Barbecue Potato. As an English major I'm inclined to take the ""potato"" off the label. Just as salty and flavorful as normal chips, but not overpowering like some (cheap tortilla chips/some doritos). NATURAL taste.I bought these on sale with a 15-20% discount I believe. I might purchase them again if I won a gift card or something, but I would rather look for these in a store or at a warehouse club and save some cash/trees on the gigantic box they come in. But if you are on the fence and worried about being disappointed, you won't be. This is definitely quality over quantity.",positive
"Despite the plethora of positive product reviews for these snacks, I see no reason to buy them again. Read those positive reviews and compare the content in some of them to the guidelines of a non-profit consumer organization for reviews. They contain a lot of ""Wow!"" with little specifics that would have been included by a true believer. Weigh the others as you will, but the proof is still in the pudding.The texture is their best asset (if you like that sort of texture); that's about it for me. They appear to be an extruded potato product (many of those out there) with various seasonings that do not impress me, either. The most basic of them puts 160mg of sodium into the TINY .8oz package. If you were a deer, you might eat them for that alone. The fat is reduced, that much is true. But...Unless you are ready to trade fat for sodium, it's no deal. But wait... baked kettle chips, in a 1oz serving, up the fat to... 3G, the same as the .8 of the basic flavor. You got .2OZ free on that one. The baked kettles possess 135mg sodium, vs. 160. These chips give you 1G fiber in .8 vs. 2 in 1oz of baked kettles. This product loses again.The only place you might 'gain' is in carbs 21 for the kettle chips, 15 for these, but remember... you have .2oz extra in the kettle's nutrition info... just about a wash.And then, topping it all - the cost... $0.92 an oz vs $0.44 for baked kettles in subscription. Wow. These wonderful snacks cost $14.72 per pound, packed as they are. The prices will fluctuate... but think about the things you can buy for that money instead. These are microscopic bags (that does not help the environment, either - portion control aside) with product largely deriving its kick from sodium and cheap spices.The most positive thing I can say is the product is packed very well. Lots of air in the bags to protect the chips, and they will mostly arrive intact in their tiny portions in tiny bags. You won't have many crumbs in the bottoms of these little bags, so that is a good thing.But... bottom line... expensive junk ""health food"". ""Wow!"".",negative
"They're okay, but not the most amazing thing ever.~ The Good ~Good flavor, no too strong or weak.Crunchy, but not too dry.Plenty of chips in each bag. Not just filled with air.Not greasy, so makes a good on-the-go snack.All natural, using no artificial flavors or colors.~ The Bad ~Sill plenty of fat per bag (3.5 grams per bag of the sour cream flavor) so don't get them expecting them to be low fat.Tastes like a low-fat chip, but with all the fat of regular chips.~ Conclusion ~I'm 50/50 on if I'll order them again. I have a finicky stomach, and so I'm fine with things that taste low-fat and healthy, since those are mostly what I eat. But these have all the fat and calories of chips that are fried and even more than those that are baked, so I'm undecided on if I want more chips that have a healthy taste with all the fat. The all natural ingredients are what make this chip different, and what might bring me back for more. It's definitely one of those snacks you have to try for yourself, and see if you like them or not.",neutral
"I won't get into all of the specifics of these chips as they are listed here on Amazon. However, I will talk about the product overall. It is very well packaged, the PopChips bags aren't flimsy or too loud. You don't have to worry much about these getting smashed while they're in a bag with heavier items. They hold their own. When trying new foods, snacks, flavors, I tend to purchase a variety pack so that I can sample everything. Let me tell you, these chips are packed with flavor but, it's not, in my opinion, too heavy or saturated. My favorites are the Barbecue Potato and Cheddar Potato by far. Very realistic, savory flavors. Then, there a couple that are not my favorite but, tasty with time. The Sea Salt and Pepper Potato and the Sea Salt and Vinegar Potato are a bit strong at first and, if you don't like those flavors, I would say you wouldn't like those chips but, they certainly accomplish the taste of those ingredients. Original Potato and Sour Cream and Onion Potato are also tasty but, nothing to necessarily rave about, for me at least. I would not call this a ""diet"" chip but, a healthy alternative to over processed chips. I saw a few complaints about the PopChips being ""too salty"" or ""high in sodium"". The chips can come across salty to a person who doesn't consume much salt but, per bag, these PopChips contain about as much sodium as a cup of plain yogurt. Overall, great buy. You just have to decide if the price tag is okay for you, and for me, it is.",positive
"I love chips and can easily go through an entire bag in one sitting. With Popchips single serve pouches, I can now feel good about snacking as each bag is only 100 calories. The single serve pouches also help in portion control. The larger bags are a slightly better value, but unless you have astounding self control, I would recommend the single serving option. They are that good! They easily stand up to any of the traditional fried chips I've ever had, and at half the fat and calories, how could you ask for anything more?The variety pack comes in 6 flavors: Original, Sour Cream and Onion, Salt and Pepper, Cheddar, Salt and Vinegar, and BBQ. My favorite flavors are Salt and Pepper and Cheddar. My least favorite is Salt and Vinegar, but I don't like ANY salt and vinegar flavored chip. My only wish is that this variety pack contained the Parmesan Garlic flavor which is VERY good, but extremely hard to find in local stores. I have ordered the Parmesan Garlic flavor in a 24 pack here on Amazon, but prefer the assortment that comes in the variety pack.At ~$17 after the subscribe and save discount, each bag costs only 70 cents. This is a bargain for these great tasting, healthy chips and I highly recommend you try them!",positive
"I was a little hesitant to try these, especially after reading such mixed reviews although overall they were positive. However, I liked the idea that they are healthier than regular chips and I figured they would be great for school lunches, quick snacks, etc. I decided to give them a try and figured if we did not like them, they could be donated.  I ordered a mixed case the first time around to see which flavors we liked more (or less) and thought that would give us a good sampling.  After deciding we liked most of the flavors, we decided to try other ones as well.Despite the flavor preferences, these chips do not taste like cardboard.  At first taste, they are a little crunchier and thicker than you might expect. I think this is a good thing, because it means they are not heavily-laden with oil.  The 0.8 oz bags are 100 calories each as well, which is much better than the other alternatives and gives you the enjoyment of chips without the extra calories, trans fat, etc.I have included a summary of opinions below from myself, friends and family for each flavor: Sea Salt & Vinegar - Great, the absolute favorite flavor for everyone BBQ - Very good, I'm not crazy about BBQ to begin with but would say this flavor is ""sweet"" BBQ. Everyone else loved them.Cheddar - Very Good, probably close in preference to the BBQ Original Potato - Good, but a little salty (seems to fluctuate somewhat between bags) Salt & Pepper - Good, everyone liked them but preferred other flavors more Parmesan Garlic - Good, but overall was 50/50. You definitely taste more parmesan than garlic and most people were expecting the latter. Sour Cream & Onion - Not so good, no one really liked these enough to want more or to even finish the bag. I know taste is a very subjective thing, but I hope this review helps someone decide to give these a try. I did get them at a reduced price through subscribe & save, and shortly after my first order, Amazon had them on the Gold Box for an even better price.  I think the average price per bag came out to approximately forty six cents a bag and had free shipping under my prime account.",positive
"I am potato chip-addicted. I don't only enjoy potato chips, but I also enjoy any type of potato product. This product really hit the mark for me.I consider these a full-fledged snack. Each bag is packed with chips. They are moderately seasoned, and full of flavor. The consistency is slightly like a popcorn cake -- but they're crisp and crunchy, not puffy. They have a distinct potato taste.The best part? Each bag clocks in at only 100 calories! And I repeat -- these are not a simple ""100 calorie"" snack. What you get here is a full bag of chips. What's great about the content vs. calorie content is that these are perfect to accompany your lunch without feeling guilty about eating a 200-300 calorie bag of chips.My personal favorites were the Sea Salt and Vinegar and the Original. The barbecue flavor is sweet, not smoky. The Salt and Pepper, Cheddar, and Sour Cream and Onion flavors are standard fair. But the chips are adequately and evenly seasoned and I did not notice differences in seasoning from one chip to the next.These are a great product, well manufactured, and a treat to eat. I'll definitely buy more of these in the future.",positive
"I'm sort of a health nut who has weened myself off highly-palatable junk food. Junk food is delicious but it ain't good for you. Conversely, healthy food has a bad rep for being disgusting but I honestly think that it's just something that requires training and acclimatization.I really like PopChips. They don't taste absolutely amazing to be honest but if you're someone who is trying to kick junk food out of your diet, this is a good way to fulfill a craving without succumbing to unhealthier junk foods. Each bag is only 100 calories, which is very helpful for portion control.For me, the taste is great. It's not amazing but it isn't awful. Sure there are better tasting chips out there but how much more unhealthier are they?I've tried small bags of PopChips from the vending machine (which I recommend doing before you buy a case). I haven't tried all over the flavors until I bought the case and I was a little disappointed with half of the flavors in the box. Fortunately, my boyfriend and I disagree on what tastes good so he likes the flavors I don't like and vice versa. It works out great for us and probably will work out great for family situations and parties where people usually don't have the tastes. However, if you plan on consuming these bags on your own over time I can almost guarantee that there will be a couple flavors that you won't like and it might just be worth it if you just buy a couple bags of flavors you do like.If you're not accustomed to the taste of 'healthy' food, you might not enjoy these at first. Either way, pop chips are worth a try. Probably not by the case though. i recommend trying out a few flavors if you can find a small bag at the shop or vending machine before you buy a big box of them.",positive
"This practically falls under the category of healthy snack - well, almost.  Single serving bags mean you won't be overeating and the fact that these aren't in anyway greasy because of the way they are made is a huge plus.  Nice crisp crunch.  The bags are filled with air, which for the most part do a good job of keeping the chips whole.  On the case that I got, though, two bags contained nothing but broken bits.  Of the rest most only had a couple of broken chips - some no broken ones at all.  I also noticed that you don't find nearly as much coating from flavoring on your fingers as I've experienced when eating other chips. Purchasing it by the case to try out all of the flavors is a good idea and a decent value.  Some of the flavors are incredibly strong, to the point that I don't like them, so I won't be ordering this mixed case again.  Salt and Pepper just tasted like pepper, making this a very hot tasting chip.  The Sea salt and Vinegar is really strong on the Vinegar, which is a taste I don't enjoy.  I love BBQ flavored chips, but again, this was kind of strong.  I probably wouldn't purchase the BBQ ones in the future, but wouldn't say no if someone offered them to me.  The Original is really bland compared to these others, but not bad. The ones I liked the most were the Sour Cream & Onion and the Cheddar, both with milder flavors. I'd give this 5 stars if I liked all of the flavors.  Definitely high marks for the type of chip and the size of the serving and the fact that you can try all of the flavors in one order.",positive
"Saw this on Oprah's favorite things and thought it would make a great little Christmas gift for my friends that love cooking as much as I do. Since they come in packages of three, I kept one and gave two away. I couldn't open mine to clean it, so my husband had to open it and he had a hard time. I thought it was just too tight from the factory. My basil looked great after ten days. But when I went to use the basil, I could not open the pod. Husband not home...neighbor not home...dog missing thumbs. I tried lightly rapping it against the counter edge and the seam cracked right down the middle. (Okay, maybe a little harder than 'lightly,' I was pretty frustrated.) Luckily I had emptied the water, so I only had a small mess to clean up. The pod went into the garbage...forcefully. I checked with my friends. Friend #1 had the same problem and her pod is now a rooting capsule for plant clippings because she had to throw away the clear cover...it also broke when she squeezed the pod to try to open it. Friend #2 has now been warned. There were no special tips included on how to open the pod and judging from comments I've read, we're not the only ones who have had this problem. I think this was designed by the same guy that invented the  security wrapping/tape on music CDs! I've gone back to my old method...a wide-mouth mayo jar with pretty hair band holdingdown a circle of fabric...it works!",negative
After reading a previous review I carefully inspected the cans when they arrived. The cans were immaculate and very clean so I felt relieved. After cooling in the fridge I ate the first can. The fruit was very mushy and not attractive to look at and frankly a disapointment but did not taste rotten per say. Only minutes later though my mouth felt like acid was eating at it and was very painful for hours even after washing out my mouth. I eat much canned and fresh fruit and this was a first for me. Only days later my teeth and gums were infected and I had to go to the dentist for the pain was so bad. He found infection and I had to undergo a treatment of antibiotics and painkillers before I was finally ok again after about 2 weeks. SHEESH! Needless to say I threw out the remaining cans of fruit! The problem must be at the source as the cans and packaging were 1st rate and shining clean. Quality control must really suck. I'm all for natural but great care must be taken so contamination is avoided. This is a foreign product and their health standards may be lacking there. I would stay far away from this stuff if you value your health!,negative
"We'll see how these work out in our family over time. I'm not sure that I am disciplined enough to make good use of them, although it might be a good technique for teaching my dog. They appear to be good for what they are, a very tiny, but healthy, reward. Right now I can visualize them being used as a reward for following commands, a training tool. I was surprised at how tiny these treats were. They seem to taste good enough, but they are miniscule! They are just a fraction longer than a small paperclip and about half as wide, maybe 1/4 as thick.My dog was a little annoyed, but took it when I gave it to him. That was yesterday. Today he came in excited to get his ""treat"", looked at it as if to say, ""You've GOT to be KIDDING!"" Then he took it and ate it. A little later I offered him another one. He put it on the floor and looked hopefully at his stash of larger treats, but when he didn't get one, he went back and took this one.I think these might be good for rewards for obeying commands. Treats? That's stretching it.They may also be good for my son's dog who rarely gets treats because she's overweight and would eat the whole entire refrigerator full of food if allowed. At least she would get a treat. Large treats take her 5 seconds. She'll probably inhale these, one second max.I like the fact that these are low-fat, with no added salt, no refined sugar, no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. It says, ""Treats Baked With Natural Peanut Butter.""",positive
"I am a BzzAgent and I recently received a package of these to try.  I have to say that I absolutely LOVE the flavor of these candies.  I am usually not a big candy eater, but I have to say that I was really impressed.  The Werther's Chewy Caramels were so richly flavored and chewy that I couldn't stop at just one (I usually stop at one for most other candies).  They have a great buttery flavor that makes my mouth water just thinking about them.  I like the fact that they have some great ingredients, like cream and butter, but I had to deduct one star for the fact that there are artificial flavors in them (I am an avid label reader and try to stay away from any artificial ingredients).  As far as the taste goes, my kids and my husband were constantly in the pantry looking to grab another candy, so I can confidently say these were a huge hit in our family.  It was also a great incentive for the kids to eat their vegetables at dinner- they certainly cleaned their plate to have a couple of caramels for dessert.  If you are having a party, these would be great set out in a candy dish.  There will be none left by the end!",positive
"I had read some favorable reviews of this pancake mix on Amazon quite a while ago.  I had never ordered any, but I came across a can of it in one of those outdoor,camping stores last Christmas.  I have been using it ever since to make my dieting harder, and can honestly say I have never enjoyed the struggle so much.  Pancake mixes are usually one of those things that usually I buy the cheapest I can find, or at least one that I am familiar with.  I tend to balk at higher priced mixes for the most part. But every now and then I get curious of a brand like this one. It just so happens that when I visited this camping store, I was getting ready to take a short hike as soon as the holidays were over, and pancake mix has always been one of my staple items to take along.  Unfortunately it wasn't 'till I left that I realized that this mix was not one of the ""just add water"" ones that we all know and love.  The best ones always needed your own addition of eggs, milk, butter, etc, and this one is no exception in that respect.  So instead of enjoying this mix on the trail, I have been making pancakes in the wilds of my very own kitchen.  I really don't know what it is about this mix that makes it so good, but it does indeed make some of the best and most delicious pancakes I have ever tasted from a mix.  They are very light, fluffy, and flavorful, and well worth the price and ingredients that you have to add yourself.  If you have a pancake fiend in your home, I would highly suggest you buy some of this great mix. Its cheaper here on Amazon than I paid for it and well worth it in my opinion. I have had lots of different kinds over the years, and this makes some truly delicious pancakes.... Highly recommended...",positive
"I used to buy Bob's Red Mill Organic 7 Grain Pancake & Waffle, Whole Grain Mix until I saw all these rave reviews about StoneWall Kitchen Farmhouse Pancake and Waffle mix. I decided to order from Amazon and tried it this morning.This pancake mix is very fine and powdery. When I made my pancake mix, the mix was all over my kitchen floor. The mix is almost foamy like when it is done mixing. The waffle recipe from the label asks for 2 Tbsp. of melted butter, which I never use that much when I use the Rob's Red Mill pancake mix. I could only make two perfect 7"" round pancakes from it even though it claims the serving should be 3-4 pancakes. The pancake is indeed fluffy as others claimed in the review. However, I also tasted a lot of chemicals in it. I guess one reason it is so fluffy is a lot of baking soda in the ingredient. Looking at the ingredient label did I realize it has more chemicals than other brands. And I do not understand what ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR it has to be added in when this pancake mix is just the normal type with no fancy flavors like Cinnamon and Apple, etc.In short, I am going back to my Rob's Red Mill brand, at least I know what I am digesting in my stomach.",negative
"Been curious about Stonewall since reading all the Amazon reviews but not sure about spending $$$ for a pancake mix.  The other day, found a big can at Sur La Tab store in San Francisco for only $10.95, so I thought, why not, this is my chance to try.  I was so looking fwd to Saturday morning and made it first thing today....all I can say is, underwhelming, nothing special.  I tried it following the instructions but using low fat milk and ""healthier"" butter, it was alright, but not great esp. considering the price.  Then I doctored it up a bit, added madagascar vanilla, flaxseed and psyllium which I usually do with my pancakes, tasted a bit better. Overall rating, 3 stars, just ok, stuck with the can so we'll eat it, but will not purchase again.  I will probably try it next time with full fat milk and butter as it recommended to see if that makes a difference, it probably does. I highly recommend Garvey's Organic Pancake Mix, also here in Amazon, tastes so much better and fluffier.  If you like 100% whole grain pancakes, we also love Kodiak Buttermilk mix, also here on Amazon...healthy, hearty and so good, even my kids love it...and best of all it's just add water, makes it portable, we even took it with us on vacay to Hawaii.",neutral
"Recently, my life partner was complaining about our same ole breakfast every morning.  That is when I discovered that he ""loves"" pancakes. I was aware that he liked waffles. (We've only been together almost five years!)  I, on the other hand, have never cared for pancakes.  I loved my Gram's waffles, but nothing she did could tempt me to eat pancakes, no amount of butter or slathering with strawberry jam could make a difference. I just didn't care for PANCAKES!  She did insist on teaching me how to make and cook them, because my Daddy enjoyed pancakes, so I learned.I was in Central Market on Saturday when I ran into a co-worker and her husband.  They took me by the hand from the Baking Products isle to the Jams, Jelly, Syrup, Honey isle.  On the top shelf was ""the very best pancake mix"":  Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Pancake and Waffle Mix. I saw the price and took a deep breath, it was twice the price of the mix I had just been contemplating purchasing. On their recommendation, I tossed it in the cart along with some ""real"" organic, light amber, maple syrup.This morning, I fixed three small (3 inch diameter) pancakes for my man and one for myself just to taste. I needed to know!Well, I don't believe I have ever had real maple syrup before in my life, just that sugar processed krapola sold as pancake syrup. I have NEVER liked that stuff!That pancake with a tiny dribble of real maple syrup was DELICIOUS! It was the pancake mix that made the difference.Now I am reading reviews to purchase a waffle maker.  After tasting that light, fluffy pancake, I can hardly wait to have some waffles made from this mix.  These reviews are making my mouth water with anticipation!I will never buy any thing else.",positive
"As a new Keurig owner, I'm trying as many ""sampler"" packs as possible to determine what both my husband and I like the most.Although quite pricey and not coming in the cute gift box some other ""Crazy Cups"" purchases have been received in, I am enjoying this variety thoroughly.  It is almost entirely iced drinks and this sampler pack had a good mix of the following:Southern Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Black Tea, Raspberry Sweet Tea, Peach Sweet Tea, Sweet Lemon Tea, Half & Half Tea and a few different iced coffee k-cups.  Additionally, there were a few seasonal Island Coconut which my husband loves.I would consider purchasing variety packs as my main source of k-cups, but at a price of over 90 cents a cup I can't justify the cost.  However, this is a good starting point to narrow down some favorites to purchase in single flavor boxes!If these were presented in the gift boxes they use for other samplers, this would be a very ideal gift/house warming present for these hot summer months!  I don't mind them not being in a gift box, but I could have at least used that as an excuse to myself for the price.",positive
"you won't BELIEVE how many ways this product has saved my life!  I only gave it one star because i'm so dehydrated from drinking regular water all week because i ran out of money before my penta ran out.  when i can afford another shipment, i'll jack it back up to 5 STARS!seriously, folks-- SOME waters just run through your system and you pee them all out right away.  not PENTA! it sticks to your ribs like oatmeal, restoring your body's natural tendencies to develop sympathetic electrolytic rehydration.  but it won't weigh you down!other things i have noticed about this product:I accidentally dropped my cell phone into a glass of it, and when i pulled it out, it had better reception!I was going to discipline my kids after they tried to clean my computer with it, until i discovered that it IMPROVED its functionality!I threw some jumping beans into the bottle, and the next day i had a pair of baby pogo sticks growing in my refrigerator!hey, if you fill up your solar shower with this stuff, you won't even need soap.  it comes at a price, but it's so super!If you are tired with the uninvigorating, boring old swill other people call ""water"", or are lethargic from all that unenhanced blah that's so bad they can't attach a higher market value to, and you're so over the cheap, readily available and monitored CRAP your McBurbia proffers, then look no further.",negative
"This freeze dried ice cream is great! It tastes exactly like the more expensive kind with the astronaut on the package, for a fraction of the price. After receiving this, I understand why it costs less than the ""astronaut"" kind. The packaging stinks on ice.Normally, freeze dried items are packaged in air tight, foil type packages, so as to not permit light, and most importantly, air into the package. Air is the enemy of freeze dried items, because it contains moisture. The product arrives it is in an air tight can, which you need to open with a can opener. Inside, the individual servings of ice cream are in paper wrappers that will NOT keep air out of the product.It gets worse. The paper wrappers are not only NOT air tight, but they are also ALL slit open. Every serving is slit open in several places. The can says to transfer the servings into a ziplock bag and get as much air out as possible. This may or may not keep the product fresh, but doing so is better than leaving the ice cream in the can.With mine, I got as much air out of the bag as I could, by closing the bag as much as possible around a straw. I then sucked the air out until I could get no more air out, then slipped the straw out, whilst closing the bag in one swift motion. You MUST do this every time you open the bag to retrieve a serving, or air will ruin the delightful texture of the ice cream. So be prepared with large ziplock bags and a straw if you order this product.",positive
"Well, maybe I'm the first one to review this wonderful treat, but I know I'm not the first one having tried them! This treat is so safe, healthy, and yummy! In my native language, Miam-Miam is for Yum-Yum!There you go. Not too sweet, yet not lacking sweetness. You can't taste one ingredient above the other one (OK, besides the coconut, since it's mostly made of it), it's so good.This is a raw food product that has been dehydrated at low temps, it's really nice to give to our kids. (We have 7 of them, and they love it). Of course it's a bit more expensive than your average treats/candies, but hey, who wants to complain?Do you want crappy candies with dyes, chemicals and cooked (so basically poison), or you want to give REAL FOOD for yourself and your kids?I bet if people learn to do/prepare these treats and give that to their kids, school would be less filled with Asperger Syndromes, ADD, ADHD kids etc....This is a treat that you won't regret having spent money on it, unless of course... you are so used to the chemical loaded-pesticide-herbicide-overly cooked-High Fructose Corn Syrup-dyed candy, then it's not for you.Keep your money instead, you'll need it for the bills you'll have when you go to the numerous Docs that can't help you and your kids. Sorry....:(",positive
"So I bought this pomegranate molasses to make Fattoush, the delicious middle eastern salad of greens, cukes, tomatoes and torn up bits of fried, leftover pita bread.  Wowee, Fattoush is now my favorite salad, I've eaten so often lately that the tart lemon-y dressing has made the corners of my mouth turn a bit pinkish and raw, youch. I tend to do that, find a food I really like, then eat it so much I almost make myself sick on it.Anyways, the Fattoush salad dressing, with it's complex blend of Sumac, olive oil and various herbs and spices required one half teaspoon of pomegranate molasses.  I was lucky enough to find it at a Russian grocery store (YAY!).  But the store is far away and so I had to look around online to buy more, thank God for Amazon.Now, granted, my bottle will likely last years if all I do with it is make Fattoush, one goopy half teaspon at a time, so I've used it in a few other things.  I added a teaspoon to a Lemon Chicken Marinade, a tiny glob to a bowl of greek yogurt (had to add honey too cuz it was sour!),  a tiny amount added to Christmas Salmon cream cheese log, I used it in Fesenjen, a persian stew of chicken and walnuts, I used a few tablespoons of the sticky stuff in a garlicky barbecue sauce and it was the best barbecue ever.Just don't do what I did and try to replace the molasses in molasses cookies with pomegranate molasses, what a horrible mess, the cookies looked normal, slightly lighter than normal, but the smell!  And the taste!  Ewwww!",positive
"There is much confusion about tomatoes, and shopping on-line in this case adds to the complexity.  These are not the best tomatoes offered at the time of this writing.  The Strianese are hands down the best.  My local store sells them.  I have been using them for fifteen years.  But they are significantly more expensive and the shipping is brutal.  No Prime shipping with them.  I use these specific Cento when I am not home.  It all depends on how much your sauce means to you.But you need to know what you are buying.  These Cento tomatoes are 1) San Marzano sauce tomatoes; 2) they are D.O.P. certified 3) and this point is often overlooked, they are from the Sarnese Nocerino.  They are the second best in terms of absolute flavor.  Bright from proper acid, deep from proper natural salt/sugar balance.  You probably cannot get better tomatoes fresh unless you know a specialty grower, or do it yourself and have no day job.  Cento sells many others, much cheaper, that are not these.The price per can is good.  The best deal is if you have Amazon Prime and get regular shipments.  I get three large batches per case, enough to feed the mob that forms on sauce day.Most people are happy with the many good canned tomatoes, especially when you look at the poor genetically engineered ersatz ""fresh"" tomatoes at the supermarket.  But if you are a maestro, these are what you want.",positive
"I received my order with a few problems. The majority of the cans arrived dented, some very severely! Amazon needs to add better packing material to keep the cans from moving around in the shipping box, I am surprised they haven't fixed this shipping issue by now because of all the complaints here in the reviews. However, Amazon is really great when it comes to problems like this with food items...they are shipping me a new order, no charge, and I get to keep my original order! I am hoping my new order arrives in better condition! These San Marzano Tomatoes are not ""DOP Certified""! Even though the description says they are? Many people have complained about this in the reviews so I am surprised Amazon is still listing them as ""DOP Certified""? However, they are very good quality tomatoes and Certified Organic. I have also noticed the price of this item fluctuates often so here's a tip...place it in your shopping cart and then save it for later, check your cart daily and wait for the price to drop! I paid $20.79 but I have seen the price as high as $53.00, so it pays to be patient. Good luck!",positive
"I like loose tea, I just don't like chewing on leaves in my tea cup, or having to dispose of a bunch of loose, soggy leaves that seem to find every corner of my kitchen. However, I'm spoiled rotten and only like the flavor that comes with brewing loose tea. So I've been using these empty tea bags in order to make loose tea a lot less messy and just as convenient as bagged tea. Most bags of this type I've encountered are made in Europe and come with a price to match, and a single pack of 100 doesn't last a whole long time.  When I saw this deal here on Amazon, I went for it.The bags look and work identically to the European made ones, although I believe these are made in India. (where they know a whole lot about making tea) But the price is about 2/3 less than that of the European made ones. I can't argue with that. (Well, I could argue with that, but I'm not a dope) That way, we can have the best tea on the market, which is sold loose, without the pain in the neck features of brewing loose tea with a tea ball or strainer. Just throw in the right amount of tea, tuck the top flap into the bag, and that's it. You now have a teabag of your favorite Kenyan Black tea (or whatever makes you happy) Throw away the neat little soggy bag when you're done - no mess at all.I've decided to get these on as a subscription, with a 6 pack arriving twice a year. That way, my family can have three cups or pots of tea each day (This size works for both), and maybe a few more on the weekend before running out. We've been using these bags for several months now, and are still as happy with them as we were when they arrived. If Amazon keeps offering these bags, I am sure we'll keep buying them!",positive
"Was shocked at the skinny size of this item!! They are five inches long as I expected, because that's the size I wanted and ordered, but can't be any bigger around than even a pencil and that's a BIG stretch!! WOW, I'm sure disappointed considering the cost ~~ $7 and shipping. Won't be ordering these again.  Of course my dog likes them ok, but wouldn't call them her fav by any means. :(  Will I send them back? Don't know if it's worth the hassle at this point. But I will NOT recommend them either. Because of the size quality and high price compared to so many other products to choose from!  Keep looking is my advice. :)  The other Beefeaters' products I ordered well met my standards. This one was a DUD!!  What's the old saying?  Buyer beware?  I fell into that trap big time!  Here's the product link at this time:  Beefeaters Great Fillin Porkhide Rolls with Meaty Chicken Filling, 5-Inch  Wish you luck if you try this product...but again ""Buyer Beware!!""UPDATE 2.15.2012: My little dog got VERY SICK not too long after I wrote this review...I contacted Cust. Service with even more reason to not like this item and they refunded my money!! How's that for Customer Care?? :) Great!! Thank you Amazon.com ~~ you are TERRIFIC!!",negative
"I am a long-distance runner and a belly dancer.  My back objects to the dancing and my knees object to the running.  I was having a lot of trouble managing my pain and still doing my activities with ibuprofen alone.  I read about tart cherry juice in my running magazine, and I decided to give it a try after reading some of the other reviews here on Amazon.I am simply blown away by the difference!  My body really reacts to this stuff.  My knee pain has disappeared, and my back only hurts during really deep back bends.  I had same-day relief, too.  I can definitely tell the difference on days where I forget to take this!  As an added bonus, I have noted a marked decrease in how sore my muscles are, as well.  I wish I had heard about this sooner!I follow what it says on the bottle, 1 once twice daily.  At first, I was just using a tablespoon and licking it out of the tablespoon (2TBS=1 oz.), which I still do in the mornings, but good lord this stuff is tart!  The first one isn't too bad, I think mostly because your taste buds are in shock.  The second one really gets me, though!  Lately, I've been mixing my ounce into a cup of orange juice at dinner, which looks disgusting but tastes, surprisingly, really good.I really hope this product comes back in stock soon, I don't think I could go without it and I'm hesitant to switch to a different brand.",positive
"If your dog eats slowly & actually chews his food, then this food is fantastic!  We have 2 dogs, 1 that is a picky eater, so we added water and microwave his food for 30 sec.  He loves his dinner & keeps It down. ( full disclosure, he's not the dog with stomach problems.  Our Boston Terrier, who we adopted from a puppy mill situation, eats by gulping down her food, from her years when she had to fight for food.  She is the dog we were targeting by getting sensitive stomach food; she was having a problem with vomiting & regurgitation.  The good news is, if we get her to eat 2-3 small meals a day and try to get her to slow down, problem solved.  Yet, if she eats fastly, without chewing, regurgitation is still a problem.I gave the food 4 stars because. If we do make sure she chews it ( by feeding her a couple morsels at a time, like giving treats) the food stays down, therefore working for vomiting, which was a huge proplem! (she was vomiting 6-9 times a day.) since switching she has stopped vomiting. I don't think our dog is the only one that eats fast, and it does take much longer to feed her.",positive
"With the departure of Starbucks coffees, I reluctantly switched back to the other t-discs carried by local stores. I tried, I really did. But, it seemed like every other one I tried, which was basically every other one made, including the European t-discs, were not rich enough to satisfy me. I finally gave up and went back to an old fashioned drip coffeemaker so that I could make a nice, rich cup. I was still frustrated by the waste, since I'm the only coffee drinker in my home. Plus, being a basically lazy person, I didn't enjoy filling the reservoir every time I wanted to brew a pot, washing the pot out afterwards, or cleaning out the grounds from the filter.Recently, Tassimo/Gevalia came out with a dark house blend. The front of the package noted: ""New! If you like Starbucks House Blend, try this!"" As a last shot attempt before packing up my Tassimo for storage, I purchased this new t-disc coffee. Tasting my first sip, I was so HAPPY. Really really HAPPY! My coffee is so important to me, and the Gevalia Dark House Blend is AMAZING!!!! It's a rich, full bodied cup of coffee, and as I drink this day after day, I'm starting to think it's even better than my old favorite Starbucks flavors. It's as bold as Starbucks with no bitterness at all. I'd love to hear what others think of this. I am very pleased with it, and I'm so glad that I am able to go back to the simplicity of using my Tassimo brewer, because they make a great t-disc again!",positive
"Although I've only been able to try three of Caribou's k cup blends (Mahogany as well as Caribou Coffee, Caribou Blend, K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 24-Count and Caribou Coffee, Daybreak Morning Blend, K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 24-Count), I've found that Caribou consistently produces the highest quality k cups.  They are head and shoulders above their competitors like Green Mountain and Van Houtte.I should mention that Caribou's Daybreak blend is far and away my favorite k cup flavor of the 20 or so I've been able to sample so far.  But I enjoy a flavorful medium roast.  My boyfriend, on the other hand, prefers an extra bold dark roast.  After our favorable experience with the Caribou brand before, we picked up a box of this coffee and hoped that it would be a great choice for a dark blend.Let me just say that Mahogany is full of smokey delicious flavor.  It's quite strong and dark, but there is no rancid bitterness or acidity that accompanies a lot of the dark roasts.  This coffee packs a powerful punch.  Although that isn't normally my thing, I can enjoy a cup of this with milk and a bit of sweetener.  My boyfriend adores it, though, and it has become a staple blend for him.  I will still drink this on occasion, but it's a bit too potent for me.I think this is the best dark roast I've had the chance to try.",positive
"I was exhausted, hot, and dehydrated when I spotted this in a concourse store at JFK airport.  I was about to get on a 6 hour flight and water sounded too unsatisfying - but juice sounded too heavy.I'd heard the rumblings about coconut water so I looked to see if I liked any of the flavor options - I can't stand mango and just about everyone adds it. I was relieved to see the O.N.E. coconut water with a ""splash of pineapple"" so I figured I'd give it a go.The woman at the counter said ""are you sure you want that? It's $4."" Steep! But it's an airport, what can you do? By that point I was so wanting to try it I said sure.  After all, it would've been $3 for a sticky sweet soda.I was so happy with it that I kept the empty tetra pack with me the whole time I traveled so I would know which one it was.  It doesn't taste heavy (in case the pina colada reference made it sound that way) but the pineapple takes the edge off the green coconut water.  It's amazing.I was happy to find it on Amazon - as I'm definitely hooked.Since I have Prime shipping, it gets to me in 2 days (if I order it right, that is!) which saves me a trip to various local stores trying to see who still has it in stock.I'm totally thrilled with this stuff.",positive
"Then O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH A SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE is the drink for you.  I found this drink to be almost overpoweringly sweet as a standalone beverage.  According to the package, O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH A SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE contains natural coconut water, natural pineapple juice, cane juice, vitamin C, and natural fruit flavor.  Personally, with the coconut and the pineapple, I think they could have left out the sugar cane.However, when I paired O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH A SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE with a light snack of cheese and crackers, it became a very tasty, refreshing drink.  I, apparently, needed a little salt and/or savory to make O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH A SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE completely palatable.  With the afore mentioned snack, the O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH A SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE is really delightful.  I can also see it being very invigorating on a hot summer today (not so much with the cold winter weather).O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH A SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE comes in a handy 8.5 oz box with a place to punch a straw through.  This type of packaging is nice if you are on the go or have kids.  Just throw it in your bag and go.Prior to this experience, I had not heard of coconut water.  On the packaging it says ""O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH A SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE is a blend of the natural water from inside a young, green coconut and sweet, golden pineapple juice. It has five essential electrolytes, more potassium than a banana, no fat, no cholesterol, and no preservatives.""  Huh...who knew you could drink a green coconut?  Educational and a good source of potassium.  Being allergic to bananas, it is always good to have another source.Overall, I would not drink O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH A SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE by itself in the middle of winter.  But together with non-sugary snack or in the high heat of summer, I would definitely give O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH A SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE another try.",positive
"hi every one I just wanted to share some of my experience with you about this product. First off all it taste pretty good but its kinda sugary and salty. Its an ok drink but when you think about it and you compare it to others this drink is not as healthy as others. Its more like a juice drink than a healthy one. Compared to Vitacoco it has more calories, twice the sodium, half the potassium and almost half the vitamin C. This drink also has less magnesium, phosphorous, and 4 times less calcium. The only this the drink does have over Vitacoco is the 1 less gram of sugar. Overall pay the extra price and get a better drink for your body and if you dont believe me go to the websites and check the facts below or check it out on their web site.O.N.E. COCONUT WATER WITH SPLASH OF PINEAPPLECalories: 75Fat: 0Cholesterol: 0Sodium(115mg): 4.8%potassium(299mg): 8.5%Carbs(17g): 6%Fiber: 1.2%Sugar: 16gprotein: 0gvitamin c: 172%calcium: 1.3%magnesium: 0%phosphorous: 0%Iron: 1.8%COMPARED TOVITACOCO WITH SPLASH OF COCONUTCalories: 80Fat: 0Cholesterol: 0Sodium(40mg): 2%potassium(740mg): 19%Carbs(21g): 7%Fiber: 0%Sugar: 21gprotein: 0gvitamin c: 240%calcium: 5%magnesium: 10%phosphorous: 5%Iron: 0%",neutral
"Coconut water with a hint of pineapple, shipped to the US from Indonesia, packaged in (usually) non-recyclable, disposable containers, and catering to the... sports drink market (""good source of electrolytes"")?I took a  8.5 ounce container and poured 6 servings, for 4 teenagers and 2 adults.  First impression?  The teens (serious athletes) were not told what the drink was, but I did mention that it was being marketed as a potential sports drink.The result?  No negative votes, but no one would choose it over existing drinks.  Everyone recognized the pineapple flavor instantly.  ""It leaves a strange feeling in my mouth,"" one teen said.  This was probably the coconut water; it had a residual flavor and feel.There was no straw included with the package, so the opening and pouring needed the assistance of a fork or knife.  It's mostly (cane) sugar water, so why bother?But the biggest issue is the waste.  Coconut sugar water from Indonesia?  What's the carbon footprint of this product?  And the container has 2 ""recycle"" symbols on it, but, like milk cartons, it is difficult to find a community that will actually keep them out of the landfill.Bottom line?  It's not that tasty, being little more than sugar water, and the transport and packaging waste really don't fit into a culture (for me) focusing on sustainability.",negative
"Actually, Sojo's strongly recommends that the meat you add to their mixes be raw, but it an be cooked as I choose to do.  My dog arrived with coccidia and giardia as a puppy.  Through veterinary mismanagement, he was never completely healthy for the first 2 1/2 years of his life.  After watching him get sicker on an aggressive course of antibiotics and prednisone for his Inflammatory Bowel Disease, I took him to a holistic veterinarian.  Part of his treatment has been a homemade diet of Sojo's and meat plus no medications.  I'm extremely pleased to report he has had no GI episodes in over 6 months and has reached a point where I consider him healthy.  His coat is glossy and much fluffier than before he's finally at a good weight.  I have before and after photos that show a dramatic improvement,much of which I credit to Sojo's.It does take some extra time to prepare as opposed to kibble, but I make 4 days worth at a time. This takes me about 30 - 40 minutes total which includes down time while the meat is cooking and cleaning up after.  To be completely honest, I'm not thrilled about cooking for my dog but I am thrilled with the results.  If I was able to feed him raw (perhaps down the road, when our vet gives the ok), preparation time would  be almost nothing.",positive
"If you love green tea then you will be impressed with this green tea powder. The instructions say to add one packet to 16 ounces of cold water but I'd recommend you try two packets and one packet (0.35 oz) of stevia. The flavor of the tea with only one packet is fairly mild, so mild in fact that you can barely taste the green tea flavor. When you order this tea you will get six boxes with 12 packets in each. If you use two packets per bottle of water you get 36 drinks. That is only .47 cents per drink if you get free shipping - I ordered some books too. I think that is fairly reasonable. I look forward to trying this tea in shakes and with fruit juices. A website is given for additional recipes. There are a few interesting recipes like the ones for ""White Chocolate Green Tea Ice Cream,"" ""Green Tea Papaya Nectar"" and ""Green Tea Sugar Cookies."" You will probably find many uses for this and I've even used the tea powder to make a lovely hot tea. Just use one packet per 8 ounces of hot water. No brewing required. This tea dissolves very easily in hot or ice cold water. I can highly recommend it to you.~The Rebecca Review",positive
"I held off ordering these for a while because I was concerned I might not like the taste. I've tried some of the organic green teas and found flavor can really vary between brands. Six boxes seems like a lot to take a chance on. I really wanted something powdered to take to work though, so I gave it chance and it worked out.  To me, this product tastes great.  I am thrilled to get something unsweetened.  I wanted these to use at the office, but find I like them so much I mix them up at home too. I just wish they were a little cheaper as they go really fast.  I went from thinking 6 boxes would be a lot, to experiencing them as hardly enouugh!Basically, this product has a mild taste, never bitter or oily and not gritty (but it will need to be remixed if you don't drink it down quickly).  The powder does mix well, it's really a very fine powder and does not look like leaves just mashed up or anything.  It blends completely into the water, BUT it doesn't stay mixed over a long period of time.  So, if you are letting it sit in the glass about 20min or so as you sip away, it's useful to get one of those shaker bottles to keep it mixed as you go along.  That works for me, no complaints.  I am very happy with the product.  I will order again.",positive
"When I received the package just earlier today I was excited to try it out immediately. I'm already a loyal drinker of the Yamamotoyama Iced Green Tea Powder and wanted to give Stash a try, particularly the mint flavor (Yamamotoyama only has three flavors: original unsweetened, sweetened and raspberry). When I checked the ingredients of this product (ground Sencha tea and natural peppermint flavor) I already expected that this would be unsweetened (after all, mint is not sweet in the first place so if it said ""natural"", I expected it unsweetened).I do agree with a few people that one packet was indeed weak for a 16oz water bottle, however I could sense a bit of the mint. Maybe it would be enough for an 8oz water content, you'd need to have at least 2 or 3 packets for you to have that strong ""mint"" flavor.But the best thing about having purely ground green tea with nothing else on it (well in this case it has natural peppermint in it) is that you could use this as an ingredient for other treats, such as smoothies and even desserts. Just the other day I even added the Yamamotoyama unsweetened green tea powder on my Muesli hot cereal and it was delicious. I plan to do the same with this Stash mint green tea powder (I'm an experimenting foodie so doesn't hurt to try LOL) with my hot cereal and milk.You can even substitute milk instead of water. Ever tasted maccha green tea latte that you get from Starbucks and Jamba Juice before? Try it with this one. :)",neutral
"i have never liked green tea but i knew it was good for me so i have been drinking it for a lot of yrs. i grew up living in the western usa and our neighbors were japanese. they were sweet and gave us tea from japan. my father enjoyed it every morning and added a tablespoon of honey and a little cream to it. he smoked all his life and died at 92. anyway, i found when at times i would quit drinking it i wouldn't feel as good as i did when drinking it. i got tired of boiling the water with the teabags and then getting everything in a container to put into the frig. i really drank a lot of it.  well, i stumbled onto a warehouse to pick up some things i had ordered and noticed this tea. i was immediately interested as you get to drink the whole tea leaf which gives you 10 times more antioxidants. wow, that was good for me so i got a couple cases and when i ran out searched the internet for stash brand. i really love it. i love that it is LIGHTLY SWEETENED, i love that i can just open a packet and throw it into my tumbler, add ice and water and be on my way. it's just right. but more then anything else i love the way it makes me feel. so much more energy and i truly believe it is helping my well being. no getting around about it i don't get sick often for sure. now i haven't tried the other brands and i feel i don't have to because i am so satisfied with this one. the price is also cheaper. i don't think you can go wrong with this choice.  perky",positive
"Bar Harbor All Natural New England Clam Chowder, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 6)Using only four ingredients, prepared or fresh pizza dough, your favorite pizza cheese blend, cooked, crumbled bacon and a 15 oz. can of Bar Harbor New England Clam Chowder, you can be the star chef at your next family gathering, tailgate party or any event where people love pizza!  President & CEO of Bar Harbor Foods, Mike Cote, prepared lots of this fabulous new pizza at a demo at Metropolitan Markets in Seattle this summer. People liked it so much, the store sold out of all the ingredients during the demo!Easy to Make Instructions:Preheat oven to 450.Spread Bar Harbor New England Clam Chowder right from the can onto the pizza dough.Sprinkle pizza cheese to your desired coverage.Sprinkle cooked, crumbled/chopped bacon to your desired coverage (we like lots of bacon!)Bake pizza for 12-15 minutes until bottom of crust is golden brown.Remove from oven and let set for 5 minutes before cutting.Prepare to be amazed!Please follow Bar Harbor Foods for delicious recipes using our great Chowders, Bisques, Seafood Sauces, Fish and Seafood Stocks and Clam Juice.Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Simply login to each and find us with ""Bar Harbor Foods"".We hope you enjoy - let us know what you think!~ Bar Harbor Foods",positive
"When I first started to use IAMS Savory Sauce, my dogs loved it. After a few weeks, they don't seem to care too much for it anymore. They still get a little drizzle in their kibble every once in a while, and will eventually eat it when they are hungry, but they don't consider it to be a treat anymore. I still buy it once in a blue moon when it is on sale because of it contains vitamins and its decently priced, and low calorie. One big negative I have noticed about it is that their face is getting dirty from it. They are white dogs and this product tends to cause increased tear and around-the-mouth stains. I used to buy all different flavors of IAMS Savory Sauce, buy my groomer told me the chicken flavor is best as the beef and pork based flavors can cause an even worse increase in face staining. VitaGravy is a similar product that contains more vitamins, so if your must have some sort of gravy, I recommend VitaGravy a bit more. Or you can also just mix in some warm water with your dog food and let it sit for a bit before you feed it to your dog. This creates a ""gravy"" like texture and aroma that most dogs love. Not the greatest idea if your dog has dental issues, but a great free solution for picky eaters.",negative
"I eat a lot of cereal, and that includes a lot of the high-fiber kinds. Oatmeal, Mini (Frosted) Shredded Wheat and Raisin Bran are usually what I'd eat when I needed to lose a few lbs., but there have been a few instances where I tried the ""healthier"" options. I've tried several of the Kashi cereals, but they weren't very appetizing. The plain one had a cardboard taste. Next, I tried Grape Nuts, which is like a horrendous yeast flavored cat food (though it's closer to kitty litter in texture.) That brings me to FiberPlus Antioxidants.This Berry Yogurt Crunch is certainly one of the better tasting high-fiber cereals I've eaten. It's like a decent health bar broken apart into cereal. The clusters of yogurt really help, but even the plain cereal is decent enough on its own. Yes, there are 12g of Sugar per serving, but the 10g of Fiber and 170 Calorie parts more than make up for it. Especially if you compare it to Raisin Bran and Frosted Shredded Wheat, which are typically higher in Sugar and Calories, yet lower in dietary fiber. The antioxidants are a nice bonus, too.The bottom line is that I'll add this to my grocery list whenever it's on sale or the price is right.",positive
"One reviewer writes that these are Oreo crackers without the creme--and they are right! These thin Oreo crisp wafer type cookies by Nabisco are easy to pack for when you're on the run and just need a quick sugar infusion. They also make for snacking anytime of the day--or night--and they give you that great Oreo taste without actually using creme as an ingredient.These crackers are cholesterol free and trans fat free--hooray!  There are only 100 calories in a serving and a serving contains only two grams of fat. They are baked crackers which helps make them healthier than other snacking choices including greasy French fries. These crackers somehow manage to give you the full Oreo taste experience while omitting the creme and a fair amount of the calories, too. Excellent!These Oreo thin crisps come in six smaller packets which will be inside the box you buy. This makes them even more portable for both children and adults. Another advantage of the cookies coming in smaller packages inside the box is that you know that each packet has been pre-measured to contain only 100 calories. This way you can't accidentally eat too many and take in more calories than you wanted to have.I notice that these crackers are made with cocoa. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns about caffeine. Chocolate and cocoa could contain too much caffeine for you if you are sensitive to that.I recommend these crackers for persons on the go who want a quick snack. They should provide you with a sugar boost for quick energy. They make for a healthier alternative to other snack foods loaded with fat and/or cholesterol.Buy some and enjoy them today!  SMILES",positive
"FIRST THOUGHTS: BRINGS BACK OLD MEMORIESWhen I recently tried these little wafers I recalled when I worked in an office nearly 20 years ago. Whenever the Director skipped lunch, he ran all through the department pleading with all the ladies to pull something out of their handbags or desks that might get him through till 5 O'clock. He usually ended up with a couple of packaged saltines which had long since turned stale and were mostly crumbled from being crushed at the bottom of a handbag or desk drawer. I came to realize that some of the girls kept stale crackers just for him - I guess they really admired him. These 'Nabisco Oreo Thin Crisps, Baked Chocolate Wafer Snacks' would have served his purposes much better than the saltines, but I would rather he have more of his old favorites.IN A NUTSHELL: NICE FOR A DIETER AT COFFEE BREAK TIME -- BUT NO CREAM & SUGAR PLEASEBasically, this is a minimalist snack for people who have to eat something in-between meals and they don't want it to be a 600 calorie confection. That's why the biggest print on the label says, ""100 calorie packs"" -- 4.5 inches across!WHAT'S THIS STUFF ALL ABOUT: ENRICHED FLOUR + SUGAR + ""ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS"" & ""ARTIFICIAL COLORS"" & A LITTLE CANOLA OIL2 GRAMS OF FAT & 9 GRAMS OF SUGAR in a 23 GRAM PACKAGE = 100 CALORIESBOTTOM LINE: NO PRETENSES -- SIMPLE LEAN SUGAR WAFER WITH THE USUAL ADDITIVESAs diet snacks go this is okay stuff to carry with you. One can avoid more calorie dense alternatives with these wafers on hand, making them a sort of antidote or vaccine against dropping energy and blood-sugar levels in the late afternoon which may lead to a large unplanned snack. For that purpose this is a great product and I know that our Director, 20 years ago, would have given anything to have these modest wafers available instead of the usual stale saltines that he subsisted on for many a long afternoon. When the Director didn't find any saltines around the office he'd head straight for McDonalds and the rest was history.",positive
"I hate to admit I miss the lard. I was the one in your 4th-grade class who unscrewed the Oreo, ate all the white middle, licked the wafers clean and then ate the hardened chocolate wafers. That's the image I have of this cookie. Even Barbra Streisand coyly named her singing trio at the beginning of A Star Is Born the Oreos because she had two back-up singers who were black. That's why the idea of an Oreo Thin Crisp is rather lost on me.It is a single, nickel-sized baked chocolate wafer that more resembles a bleached Wheat Thin than the original Oreo. It does have some dusting of a white fructose sprinkle as perhaps a nostalgic tribute. Don't get me wrong, as the Oreo Thin Crisps are perfectly fine as low-calorie chocolate wafer alternatives go. They simply lack the lip-smacking satisfaction of a disassembled Oreo digested in pieces. The whole point of the 0.81-ounce bag of wafers is to tout that they are ""100 Calorie Packs"", a fine idea for Weight Watchers advocates and the rest of us who should be watching our weight. It's just that I don't feel very satisfied after finishing just one pack.",positive
"I feed Hills Science diet to my pet because I love him and the vet tells me I should. But in all honesty, this product has what is quite certainly the worst snap-lock reseal that I have ever encountered. It is painfully difficult to get it to close properly; and even when it is resealed as best it can be there are still gaps on the side that allow air in to oxidize the product.Packaging IS important. It is no better for your pet to live on stale, oxidized food than it would be for you. Oxidized fats are also called rancid. If you imagine how healthy a rancid diet is for a human... well, you get the idea. This is about more than just inconvenience.I am posting this review for all the Hills Science diet products with this kind of packaging. If you have had the same experience as me with this product, please take the time to let this company know about it.I love my animal. I want to keep feeding him what the vet tells me is good for him. But this quite literally the worst reseal that I have ever had the misfortune to encounter.Theo.",negative
"I made the mistake of believing that Science Diet was the best choice for my cat after the woman at the animal shelter mentioned it as the food they use. After doing some research I realized that Science Diet is no better than any grocery store generic brand or Iams (I would NOT recommend ANY of these options).The main ingredients are Chicken By-Product and Corn. Here are some interesting facts: Cat's can't digest corn...in fact, they are obligatory carnivores and only eat up until the point of reaching optimal nutrition. When I fed my cat the science diet he ate ALL THE TIME, constantly. After switching him over to Castor and Pollux Indoor Cat Formula he eats much less now.Also, By-Product means just that...beaks, feathers, toe-nail clippings, meat not suitable for human consumption, dead animals, etc. -- Totally not worth the $$$ ...it's cheaper just to dig in the trash and puree it yourself (doesn't sound so appealing does it??). Science Diet is notorious for implying superior quality products when they are in fact no better than all the other terrible pet food you find. Don't let your vet fool you either- vets usually get a 40% cut from Hill's to sell you their cat food.My recommendation is to use common sense and to do some research. Try brands like Newmans Own or Castor and Pollux as they have wholesome ingredients and a proven track record.I later called the shelter only to hear that they are required to feed the animals Science Diet as it is donated and they have a special arrangement with Petsmart to house their animals in their in store adoption centers. A requirement is to exclusively feed Science Diet to the animals.TRY THIS INSTEAD: Castor & Pollux Ultramix Indoor Feline Fomula Dry Cat Food, 15-Pound Bag",negative
"I was looking for a wheel. You know, like the one sitting at the bar at a restaurant. I wanted to offer some broken pieces along with olives, pepperoni, and some prosciutto.  All for a New Years eve party. Well it was not a wheel - thank goodness because it was half a wheel and at 20 pounds for the half wheel, 40 pounds would have been way too much. The flavor was excellent, just enough of bite.  The creaminess of the cheese really came through and was a perfect balance. I broke up the half wheel into thirds and decorated a tray with a cascading effect of broken pieces. It was all well received with the choices of red wine. There was more than enough, which has allowed me to enjoy the flavors for other favorite dishes for a couple of more weeks. I am looking forward to ordering this again - Super Bowl is right around the corner. It is big, so make sure you can carry and store this quantity. As far as cost, I thought it was a great deal since it seemed to have much less rind than what we purchase elsewhere. The cost per pound may be average, but the amount of actual usable cheese is there with the great flavor.",positive
"Buy these cookies. You will not regret it.They are, hands down, the best store-bought chocolate cookies out there, and I buy every new brand that comes out (from Mrs Fields to all the permuatations offerred by Pepperidge Farms).These are much better than Entenmann's recent incarnation of ""new recipe"" chocolate chip cookies, the milk chocolate chip and ""soft baked"" chocolate chip cookies. Both of these newer cookie species are awful: the milk chocolate tastes like rotting bananas and the cookie part tastes like all the other crappy store-bought soft cookies out there.In contrast, Entenmann's Original Recipe chocolate cookie is a mind-blowing experience: delicious dark chocolate chips and a soft mouth-watering cookie with a unique but ineffable taste. They seem to have perfected the ratio of flour to sugar, so that the cookie is delicious without weighing you down with excessive sugary sweetness (this is again in contrast to their horrible new cookies).I have absolutely no idea why Entenmann's decided to nearly eliminate their sales of the classical recipe and replace it with these disgusting brands. It seems to have happened when the Entenmann name was bought by a larger multinational company, so it was probably a money-saving opportunity. The Original Recipe cookies likely have expensive ingredients.The only problem is they are so hard to find: thank goodness they are now on Amazon!!!",positive
"Celestial Seasonings' Sugar Plum Spice is a delightful holiday tea. It contains hibiscus, roasted barley malt, roasted chicory root, rosehips, chamomile flowers, natural plum flavor with other natural flavors, ginger root, roasted carob, and cardamom. It does not contain caffeine, so it's technically an herbal tea.Celestial Seasonings has been around a long time, and makes quality teas. All of their teas are free of preservatives and artificial colorings and flavorings, all are certified Kosher and none use irradiated botanicals, which I appreciate. Although they use ""natural flavors"" in their teas, these natural flavors are derived primarily from fruits, spices and herbs, and never contain monosodium glutamate (MSG). They use environmentally conscious packaging and sustainable sourcing. To remove the caffeine from green and black teas, they use a process called ""effervescent decaffeination"" (using carbon dioxide). Celestial Seasonings justifiably takes pride in being a company that makes natural teas.On the package, Celestial Seasonings writes, ""Take a sip of Sugar Plum Spice and journey with us to the Land of the Sweets in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Here you'll find gingerbread houses, trees laden with sugar plums and days filled with sunshine. This is the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, who is beautiful, gentle and kind. We created this tea to pay tribute to her. Sugar Plum Spice is made with 100% natural herbs and the festive flavors of plum and spice, with just a hint of sweetness."" This tea is slightly sweet and full bodied, tasting just as you would expect from the description. The cardamom and ginger give it a little zing. Each tea bag packs a lot of flavor and I only need to use one at a time.I recommend it, even if it's not a holiday. It's perfect for a cold or wet winter day.",positive
"I eat these tuna cups (or the salmon cups) almost daily.If you're looking for a nutritious snack, these cups really can't be beat.  If you're a bodybuilder or athlete trying to increase your daily protein intake, these are awesome.  If you're a parent trying to get your kid to eat healthy, getting them to like fish is a great idea.  If you're trying to eat 5-7 meals a day to lose weight, make one of these cups one of your meals, the protein fills you up and makes you feel good.  It also requires a bit of chewing to complete the eating experience.Why eat a nutritionally empty ""100 calorie pack"" of goldfish crackers or potato chips when you could have something like this that has only 80 calories and infinitely more nutritional benefit??I'll eat these alone, straight from the cup, basically anywhere since you don't need to refridgerate and you don't need a can opener.  I'll dump them onto salad, or mix with rice, quinoa, or beans.Here's the nutrition data off the back (for 1 2.7oz cup) at the time of writing:Calories 80 (10 from fat)Total Fat 1gCholesterol 35mgSodium 15mgTotal Carb 0gProtein 18gOmega-3 EPA/DHA 200mgYou really can't beat this for something so portable that requires no preparation or refridgeration.  The package says ""in water"" but there's a little bit of broth in the cup, and if you squeeze this out or just leave it at the bottom of the cup, you probably cut the sodium down to 10mg.I highly recommend these tuna cups and the salmon cups as well.  But, avoid the tuna salad, or the flavored varieties if you are looking to get the maximum nutritional benefit.  Those salads and flavorings just add salt, sugar, carbs.",positive
"I haven't owned a portable fence for horses until now, but I am impressed and liking this product very much. Upon opening the package I was happy with the portability of the carrying bag, and shocked at how lightweight and compact this system is. It's a great accessory to throw in the trailer when taking the horses out, or just to have around in the event that we need a temporary corral for a couple horses. Once set up, it won't hold more than two of our horses comfortably. I don't think we'd ever try and manage to get 4 inside like the product advertises!The instructions were surprisingly simple and it set up easily between myself and my husband working on it. I can see how this would be great to have for other animals as well (such as alpacas), but we only have need for it with the horses and have had success in containing them.  The step in posts are fantastically designed, the overall design makes the fence very versatile, setting up easily pretty much anywhere your horse an go.We're very happy with it's design and portability and will get a lot of good use out of this system, I think!",positive
"I am always impressed when someone tries to solve an old problem in a new way. And I have never been happy hobbling my horse - I'd rather she could escape from a dangerous situation, and something unpredictable is far more likely to happen on the trail than at home. Sooo - here we have this device that is compact and weighs only 15 pounds, thus is easy to pack for trail rides. And since it operates on easily-obtainable D cells, no problem being ""off the grid"".The Fi-Shock HC-100 Portable Paddock showed up in a nice durable red Cordura nylon case. The long part contains eight molded, reinforced plastic stakes with foot push tabs to make it easy to get the metal spikes at the bottom, into the ground. Their working height seems to be just about 3 feet. Multiple slots allow a variety of configurations in set-up.A smaller bag attaches to the pole bag with snaps. It contains 100' of conductive tape on a reel (no, I don't know why the product description says 200'), the transformer of nicely molded, durable-looking green plastic, a transformer stand to be tamped into the ground, a shoulder strap, and two D cell batteries which I promptly put in a safer place so they couldn't accidentally contact conductive material and discharge.This proved easy enough to set up in an area that is clear of tall brush that could cause trouble when contacting the live tape. Properly set up, the paddock's batteries did not drain. Of course I carried extras. I also chose to guy the corners which I am used to with tents. Of course I had to bring extra rope and tent stakes for that purpose. No problem.This worked... for ONE not-huge horse who is trained to electric fences, so she doesn't challenge them. Sure, any beast of her size could easily break out, but I'd want her to if in danger. No, I can't see how the stated 4 or 5 horses could be contained in this enclosure. But this a viable solution on the trail, for my mare.",positive
"These cookies are ridiculous.  They are just as delectable as ... well... any popular chocolate-sandwich-with-cream-center-cookie you can think of :)  When you compare them, they are slightly larger in serving size (2g bigger), and still they have about 10 fewer calories, the same fat, sugar, and carb content, but 25% less saturated fat, three times the fiber, and are MUCH more nutritious (loads of vitamins, minerals, etc). Plus, you don't HAVE to eat 3 cookies, you can just have one or two (good luck).  Everyone who has come to my house has asked to try one, and they went crazy for them.  If you are craving something sweet after a meal and still want to put good things into your body, you will absolutely love these cookies. Delicious to munch and no weird after-taste whatsoever (unlike the WhoNu chocolate chip cookies).  Just sweet, chocolatey, Oreo-esque yumminess.I will say, though, that I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why they're so expensive on Amazon. Maybe because they're not in every grocery store yet, so, when combined with shipping, Amazon can get away with charging a little more?  Who knows. I know I bought them here for convenience, and I'm so glad I got three boxes.  I know you can find them in ShopRite or WalMart for around $3.Wherever you end up getting them, enjoy!",positive
"I really liked these cookies when they first came out.  But then I got a little tired of them.  They have a bit of a gritty texture, and they don't taste the way you hope they will when thinking of an Oreo.  They are worth eating if you have a bad craving, but I can't eat more than one or two.  The different taste gets to me.  There may be an ingredient in them that doesn't agree with me.  They contain vegetable oils, just like Oreos do.  Palm oil is in practically everything these days because it is cheap for companies to use.  When I eat it, it leaves a thick, greasy film in my mouth and throat.  Store-made cake frostings, cookies, cupcakes...anything that has it leaves that feeling, and I don't like it at all.  Some are worse than others, making it hard to swallow.  This happened when I ate a double-stuf chocolate WhoNu cookie.  Palm oil is listed as an ingredient.  I stopped buying them and the regular chocolate.  I only get the vanilla version.  They contain palm oil as well, but I'm guessing it is less because they don't bother me.  I like them much better.  It's weird because I like chocolate sandwich cookies better than vanilla ones in general.  But with Whonu, the vanilla wins for me.Yesterday I had a craving for a chocolate sandwich cookie, and I bought Oreos.  Even Oreos don't taste as good as they used to.  I guess since the trans fat change in products.  The WhoNu cookies have the extra vitamins and nutrients, and less sodium.  But the Oreos have a better flavor.  The difference in fat content doesn't seem to be very different.  Actually, the difference in sodium doesn't seem very significant, either.  I decided I'd rather eat a few Oreos than a few of these.  It's something you have to decide for yourself when comparing the pros and cons.",neutral
"This review is based on taste only, not nutritional value or any of the other qualities or selling points of these cookies.  I wrote three sort of similar reviews for this brand of cookies.  This review is for those who are looking for a cookie because they want a cookie, not vitamins or fiber or whatever.  I bought them because I have a sweet tooth and wanted some cookies and these were on sale plus I had a coupon.  I purchased the crispy cookies, the vanilla sandwich cookies and the chocolate sandwich cookies.  I thought they were all very good and would not hesitate to buy them again. I found these cookies to taste very good, very similar to an oreo except that the cookie part was a little thinner and crispier than an Oreo.  Oreos might taste a wee bit better but then they're Oreos, come on.  A cool fact I found out when I was looking up ingredients for Whonu Chocolate Sandwich cookies and Oreos, the first ingredient in regular Oreos is sugar and in these cookies and most other sandwich cookies I think it is flour.  I found that interesting for some reason.  Anyway, out of the three flavors I tried this was my least favorite but only because I like vanilla ALOT, these are still great tasting chocolate sandwich cookies!",positive
"I was really looking forward to the Dulce de Leche Cheerios.  The Honey Nut flavor has been my favorite since they came out and the thought of caramel was quite appealing.The first few spoonfuls seemed quite yummy.  But the more I ate, the less I enjoyed it.  The caramel flavor seemed a bit off to me or maybe it was that these are more corn than oat so the flavor was different from that as well.  (Oats are the third ingredient after corn and sugar; I thought Cheerios were always oat cereals.) All things considered (especially price), I'll stick with Honey Nut.They tasted pretty good just plain from the box so I think I'll save them for when I want a slightly sweet snack but not too sugary.  I'll pour out a handful and eat them like a toddler!I expected these to be more sugary than the Honey Nut but these have 6 grams of sugar per serving compared to 9 grams for the Honey Nut.  But they have the same total carbohydrates, 22 grams per serving, so there isn't much difference in how it affects your body.Bottom line:  I won't buy them again.",neutral
"I have a sweet tooth and so does my three year old son. This is a great after dinner dessert that I feel good about giving him and myself. They ARE healthy and you CAN taste the flax seed in them, but I have really grown to love that healthy taste and texture. I even come to crave it now. They are satisfying and filling and my whole family loves them. I buy them in bulk and love other Hodgson Mill products as well.  If you eat nothing but white flour products and can't get used to or absolutly hate whole grains and their taste and texture, then this is not the product for you. If you are the family that tries to make healthy choices and have healthier alternitives then this is a wonderful product. I still love to have my junk food (Pillsbury and Hershey's here I come!!!) I just try to have it only on very special occasions. The rest of the time I choose to nurish my body and satisfy my taste buds. That is when I reach for this brownie mix.  My only complaint is that they don't taste too great after only a couple days. So make up a batch, eat em' up quick (within 2 days) and you will be smiling!",positive
"My kids love brownies, but I could no longer by the regular brands in the grocery store with a good conscious.  I still wanted the convenience of a mix, though.  These fit the bill.  They first time I made them, they thought they tasted ""funny"" because they were so used to the processed crap.  Now they eat them up and have gotten used to the flax taste.  I think they are YUMMY!These are in no way low-calorie or low-fat though.  Instructions call for a lot of oil, eggs, and butter (you can use Earth Balance and egg replacer if you're vegan).  Flax seeds also have a good amount of fat (although the healthy kind). I've made them with olive oil before and they were just as good.  I've also added extra organic cocoa powder to make them extra chocolatey, but they really don't need it.  I love the chewy texture of the flax seeds.  There are very few ingredients, I could probably make the same brownies homemade, but it would be a pain to have to grind the flax seeds, etc.  These are easy and yummy.  Even though they are not necessarily ""healthy"" from a calorie and fat standpoint, I can feel good about giving my kids treats that aren't loaded with processed crap.",positive
"A short while ago, my doctor looked me in the eye and said, ""Buddy, you got acid reflux real bad.""  (My dentist said the same - only he was able to make his announcement a bit more colorful by showing `worst case scenario' pictures of teeth on battery acid. He put me off coffee for a week.)  So, with that double-whammy in mind, I've lately been trying to cut back on acidic foods.  Hence my decision to go the low-acid coffee route.And like the headline says, this coffee is a good news bad news situation.First, the good news: Puroast Coffee does in fact appear to be legitimately low-acid.  I've noticed a distinct reduction in acid reflux activity after drinking it.Now, the bad news: this coffee is kinda bad.  I should note, this isn't the opinion of a coffee snob:  while I like a good cup of Peet's Coffee as much as the next guy, I'm a-okay with a batch of Folger's or the basic house brand of whatever chain store I happen to be shopping in.  I'm usually just looking for a pleasant kick start in the morning at a price that isn't highway robbery.Alas, for all of its low acidity (and decent price), this coffee ain't that pleasant kick start.  There's an unpleasant flavor to it that is rather hard to describe - other than to say that Puroast doesn't really taste like French Roast coffee.  Even doctored up with cinnamon and milk, the unpleasant flavor remains.So yes, this coffee is effective, if you absolutely need to have coffee.  But if you're looking for a pleasant, low acid kick start to your day, black tea might be a better, tastier option.",negative
"I am so totally satisfied by Hodgson Mill products & I probably have purchased > 100 loaves at this point.  I used some as a present to my brother with good results, too.Never have I seen ""old"" smelling mix nor have I ever had a yeast failure.  Their taste & texture is wonderful. Never have I had a ""slicing failure"" where you can't get a slice to hold together long enough to lay it down. The different types lend themselves well to adding ingredients such as Chopped Nuts or Sesame Seeds or Millet Seed or - - use your own imagination.  Coming in nice units of 6 loaves makes pantry storage easy, and once opened, the carton yields 6 boxes with ""Best By"" dates easily accessible on each so rotating your shelf stock is almost ""goof-proofed"".Next time you walk a grocery store, note the prices there! Here again, I think you really can't beat the quality with a really fair price that Hodgson provides.  It seems to me that they have expended great effort to have the best product they can produce & the best shipping available for their customers.Buy with great confidence based on my experiences with them during the last 2-3 years.  I hope this helps decision making.",positive
"I continue to buy this water (as well as the larger size bottle) for a number of reasons:1) The taste of the water is just plain good, refreshing, crisp and clean - it's not easy describing water that doesn't actually offend!2) Our filtered municipal water still sucks and this is an excellent alternative for someone with health issues3) The UPS guy does all the heavy work for me - all I have to do is put it away4) I never have to run out of bottled water by availing of the discounted subscribe and save programIf I had any complaint at all it would be that the plastic bottle itself is quite heavy and can be a real pain in your backpack.Bottom line for me, the taste and convenience are worth the price and I'll continue to buy it as long as my budget allows.**UPDATED note** I've been drinking this water for four months now and had an interesting experience that bears sharing: my local Kroger had Ozarka Spring Water on sale so I picked up a case - wow was that ever a mistake. Even though the Ozarka bottles are very light weight, the taste of the water is so different from TalkingRain Spring Water in that there is a distinct ""plasticy"" flavor. I've alway enjoyed the Ozarka in the past but had no idea I was settling for drinking ""plastic"" water...my goodness how my taste buds and senses have changed since drinking the pure goodness on TalkingRain Spring Water...I am totally convinced it is worth the extra cost now.",positive
"Yes the water appears clear, but once the water is heated for tea it turns the tea cloudy. Why is that, well it means it has impurities. Perhaps bacteria?? I'm a Registered Nurse not a water expert, but I can tell you that I am right about the water. I can run my well water from my tap and get the same results, it's awful.  I normally use Brita filters with the pitcher provided and when I heat or even boil the water the tea stays clear. This Means no bacteria have been killed off by the heating process, it means you'd be better off drinking the Brita water!!!!!! I gave this bottle water a chance I got a second case and the same thing happen. I wouldn't drink this water straight from the bottle ever. As a nurse I know it's not a good idea.  If you ever want to know if water is good or clear of bacteria/impurities you can make Lipton tea hot then, as it cools down IF the tea turns very cloudy it has dead bacteria and other impurities. I used the ice cubes made from this bottled water as well, so nothing is different except the tea.  Tried the Brita water and Brita made ice cubes and it remained clear.  Sorry not a good review from me I am afraid. I was very disappointed as I thought ""yeah"" a bottled water I can carry to work, so I am not force to pay $1.50 for a bottle from the machine, but it turn out not to be so.Okay, so I tried another company on this website Nestles which in my region came as Deer Park. I have never tried this brand but it is so much better it doesn't,t turn cloudy when I boil it.  So you be you own judge.",negative
"I have read some really funny reviews about this product.  Some complain that there is noting left in the pod after it has filled the cup, so 'therefore' it must have been an instant mix!  Brilliant deduction, Sherlock!  What did you expect...to see choco-grounds in the cup?  Yes, it is no doubt cheaper to go some other route, that's why 4 instead of 5 stars.But the taste is what you want to know about, right?  The Dark Chocolate flavor is fairly robust with little 'grittyness' to it.  Plop a marshmallow in the cup before brewing and you'll have a real treat!  It comes out strong enough on either the 6 oz or 10 oz setting of the brewer.  Not surprisingly, the milk chocolate flavor is not as strong and a little smoother.  Marshmallow trick has a little different effect making the milk chocolate not only creamier and smoother but a little dilute too.  So, maybe a few mini-marshmallows instead of a full-sized one for this flavor.  Oh, and definitely go 6 oz cup.  My oldest granddaughter and I contest for the peppermint chocolate.  She wins, of course, but it's pretty good when I can get one.  No marshmallow needed.  The hint of peppermint is just enough.  6 oz cup on this one is the best way to go, too.I think I got the cups sizes right.  If I didn't, you'll figure it out.  Btw, I'd imagine the reason it's always out of stock is because people keep buying it!  I've dipped into the supply well a few times myself.  Pretty good. Pretty cheap. Pretty hard to get at times.  I'll buy it again!",positive
"I tried to find the ingredients for this hot cocoa before I bought it, but couldn't find anything online. Turns out it has one of those mile long ingredient lists, and yet, that didn't help the taste at all. It is awful.I had three boxes of the stuff sitting around for a month and couldn't find any takers. I finally got rid it of it at the Christmas White Elephant gift exchange at work. I put it with a nice cookbook, which was the real present, and wrapped it real prettily. Unfortunately, the boss ended up with it. I haven't asked him if his family enjoyed it because I don't want to put him on the spot. Judging by the reviews, there are a lot of people who like it - hopefully, he will, too. Maybe it just depends on how your taste buds are trained. Mine grew up with hot chocolate made on the stove, with milk, cocoa and sugar, and maybe a tiny pinch of salt.  Compared to that, this stuff tastes like a chemical experiment.Anyway, instead of trying one of the other brands, I now heat some milk in the microwave, stir in a couple spoonfuls of Hershey's cocoa and some sugar to taste. It takes about three minutes, and it's delicious. Now, where did I put those mini-marshmallows?",negative
"Funny thing - I bought some of these K-cups several weeks ago based on the strength of the reviews at that time.  I just got them last week and have had a few cups since then.  I'm using 8 ounces of water to prepare the cocoa.  I thought they tasted pretty good - reasonably chocolaty and smooth.They were sweet, but not overly so, and the richness made me check the calorie count on the box.  60 calories - hey, not too bad!  It wasn't until now that I came back to place a review and I read the most recent reviews from others did I realize they use artificial sweetener.  Honestly, if I hadn't read it I would have never known - I didn't detect anything that gave me the hint when I drank it.I think if you like a quick cocoa on the run you'll be happy enough with these K-cups.  Are they as good as a Swiss Miss packet from Costco?  Maybe not, but in my office I don't want to deal with getting powder on the counters and needing a spoon to get things mixed.  You'll sacrifice a little for the convenience, but to me it's well worth it.",positive
"With Green Mountain Hot Cocoa being perpetually out of stock in the winter, I thought I'd give the cheaper Grove Square brand a shot.Since the K-Cup patents are starting to sunset, Grove Square is one of the first ""unofficial"" producers of ""we can't legally call these K-Cups but they work in your Keurig(R)(TM) coffee maker"" pods, and I thought that I'd be getting the same overall quality, without the licensing fees tacked on to the price.Well... I was right about Grove Square being cheaper. But I think that's the nicest I can be.As others have pointed out, there's a definite ""diet"" or ""Splenda"" aftertaste. This hadn't been reviewed yet when I bought it, so I didn't see the warnings from others, and re-checked the ingredients several times to make sure.""Well... it's got 60 calories, which seems a bit lower than Green Mountain, but a bit high for something that diet-conscious people would want."" and the ingredient list didn't seem to point to obvious ""diet"" sweeteners.The overall taste is kind of like someone dropped a sugar-free Tootsie Roll in your hot water, using the normal cup setting. Going one size down didn't seem to improve much, beyond making a weak chocolate flavor sweeter - but that just meant a heavier shot of low-calorie sweetener to the taste buds.The way I see it, I saved about $5 by going with this brand. On the other hand, now I've got 20 of these cups left that are probably going in the trash if I can't sucker someone... er... please my discerning guests... with a few cups.If you drink diet soft drinks by choice, you're probably going to like this.",negative
"I mainly use my Keurig for coffee but thought I'd try this one since I love dark chocolate and it was getting mostly good reviews.  I've tried some other chocolate K-cups and had given up on them since they all seemed pretty watery.  If I can taste water I don't consider it real hot chocolate.  I was pleasantly surprised that this tastes much better than the others I've tried.  (I must admit there are many I haven't tried, but I don't really feel like making a big scientific study of it.)  This will be my source of hot chocolate from now on.I was a little disappointed to see how many ingredients it contains.  That sort of thing worries me a little.  Still, I don't drink hot chocolate that much, so I think I'll survive.  I'll copy the ingredient label here for those concerned plus a few items from the nutrition info:Calories 60, from fat 20.  Trans Fat 0g. Sodium 200mg. Sugars 6g.INGREDIENTS: sugar, glucose syrup solids, cocoa (processed with alkali), partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (may contain coconut, soybean, sunflower, palm and/or canola), modified whey, maltodextrin, salt, natural and artificial flavors, cellulose gum, sodium caseinate, cornstarch, lactose, dipotassium phosphate, sucralose, mono- and diglycerides, silicon dioxide, soy lecithin, artificial color. [Contains milk and soy.](I always hate seeing artificial coloring in ""dark"" chocolate products.)If I had hot chocolate every day I would consider making it from scratch with more cocoa and fewer chemicals, but since I enjoy the convenience of having it nearly instantly from my Keurig on the occasional whim, I'll just keep a box of these K-cups on hand.  I highly recommend it for the taste, it isn't easy finding good hot chocolate.",positive
"When I got my Keurig I fell in love. I bought a bunch of different sample packs and two boxes of the grove square hot cocoa. I'm a bit of a hot cocoa nut, partially because I can't have caffeine, and partially because it brings back wonderful memories of playing in the snow and the fun of warming up afterwards. I really wanted to love this hot cocoa. I tried all three flavors multiple times, in different ways. I tried them on the different cup sizes, adding things, etc. There's just this strange taste to them that doesn't sit well on the tongue. I'm not sure what it is, but it has a faint ring of sour milk. It really lingers, and I haven't found anything that takes the taste away. I'm going to give my second box to a friend, she doesn't seem to notice it. My daughter and husband both said it tasted weird, so it's not just me. I also took it to a friend's house and have tried them in three different Keurig machines, JUST to make sure mine didn't need to be descaled. So I guess my suggestion is to try it before you go for the multiple boxes.",negative
"Fortunately, before I purchased I read through enough reviews of these k-cups to discover that they add some artificial sweetener to them along with sugar.  I'm shocked that the item descriptions don't make this clear.  I consider that important information!I decided to give them a try, anyway, considering some reviewers thought it was hard to tell.  I realize that many products do this recently, but they usually fall short of hiding that nasty aftertaste.Sadly, this one does too.  It's close - I can almost enjoy a cup - but it's still unmistakable, especially if you don't consume much artificial sweetener.  (I chew sugar-free gum, and that's it for me.)It's a shame, too, because the chocolate flavor is nice.  In fact, I rated these a 3 simply because my son tolerates the sweetener enough to drink them.  And I was really jazzed about the caramel cappuccino before I found out about the sweetener...but now I won't be buying any.  (Side note: many cappuccino reviewers complained that they're instant coffees that taste like gas station cappuccino - that would be fine with me, if it weren't for the artificial sweetener which those gas station cappuccinos don't have.)If they begin to offer a line without the artificial sweetener, I'd buy it, but until then I'm staying away from Grove Square products.",neutral
"This soup cooks up quickly and is very yummy! I really like the flavor of the seasoning packet and the way the noodles cook up, nice texture. It is very satisfying to me. I'm a single gal who doesn't really cook & am often in a hurry for my next meal, and I find that this soup really hits the spot. Although it does tend to be more of a mid-afternoon snack/light lunch item for me. It will tide you over for a while until your next big meal, but i have to agree with the other reviewer that if you try to have just one of these for dinner you can expect to be hungry in a few hours.Personally I LOOOVE this soup that much more because I had to give up the ramen cup o' noodle and some other brands i had been eating because I developed an allergy to shellfish and mollusks.  It seems that often these instant noodle packets/bowls either have some type of seafood in the sauce or they are manufactured on equipment that also processes shellfish. This one does not contain any type of seafood like many of the other instant noodles do. Another plus for me is that it's not spicy. I'm kind of a wimp with spicy foods, plus i have GERD/reflux, so believe me if i can eat it is NOT spicy. Just tasty :)One thing that bugs me a little is that i feel guilty about the packaging since the plastic bowl is not recyclable (in my town they only take 1's and 2's which of course these microwave safe bowls are never made out of.) Oh well, can't have it all....",positive
"This is the best dog food I have ever purchased, and having been a dog training for over 4 years, I've purchased A LOT! We first tried this food when our new addition (an 8-week old German Shepherd) joined the family, and we wanted to keep him on a natural dog food. With any purebred dog, health can be an issue, and you don't want to fill your dog with by-products and plant fillers from day one. This food is praised by unbiased pet food reviewers, and I don't understand why there isn't more publicity for this product. Our other dog, a 5-year old English Bulldog with constant skin/allergy issues, was switched over when we discovered this brand, and she has not had an allergic reaction since! We didn't realize how much it had to do with diet. Her hair used to fall out in spring (not just normal shedding, but actual balding from hair loss), but this has alleviated that problem as well. Now our shepherd is a year and a half old, and he's eating this Large Breed Adult Lamb & Rice flavor. He's not a big eater, but he loves this food! Will definitely keep him, and all future pets, on this brand as long as they keep their standards as high as they are now!! Kudos Diamond for making a wonderful natural dog food.SIDE NOTE: I would never buy regular Diamond brand food. If the bag doesn't say ""Natural"" on it, the standards they are kept to are WAY lower and the quality suffers immensely. Stick with Natural (it's a couple dollars more at most!) and your dog will be happier and healthier and live a longer life! Isn't that what we all want?!?",positive
"I was really excited and surprised when I found this mix in my local Wal Mart. Given it was a good price, I figured Id give it a shot.... before I whipped up a batch I figured Id do a little investigating to see if there was any input/ suggestions on the mix. WOW. Is everyone using the same mix or what? Reviews from ""its great"" to ""its horrible""..like a total 50/50 split. SOOOooo, before  I wasted a bunch of money on products to whip up a batch and see for myself, I figured Id simply open the packae up and take a taste to the mix, all on its own.... ummmmm, yeah. It TOTALLY has a pretty strong bitter after taste. :/ And , like another reviewer, I had figured this mix would be adequately sweet enough for me and not need any extra sweetener (I dont like things very sweet, at all) but its DEF not. As I re read the ingredients I realized there isnt ANY sugar/sweetener in this mix so, youd def NEED to add sweetening. But, overall, I dont even plan on taking this mix that far. Im pretty certain that adding sugar wont take that aftertaste away. Thats an issue with the flour mix and no amount of sugar is going to make that go away..... Id strongly suggest avoiding this mix.... I hope the company works on this mix. It has good elements to it (I like the fact you can determine how sweet youd want it and the apple pieces are pretty tasty) and I think it COULD be really tasty.",negative
"My family really liked these muffins.  I also made them while on vacation at my sister's house, and her family loved them.  I just got back from a Bible study full of pretty picky eaters, and they all said they were good.  They're usually pretty honest about how the gluten-free food I take tastes, even telling me once that some store-bought cookies I took tasted like cardboard.I did notice a VERY SLIGHT bitter aftertaste, but it was not too bad.  I think next time I make these I may take the advice of one other reviewer and add a grated apple for that extra touch.  Oh, and I only added 3 TBS of sugar and think they were really good, as did everyone else who ate them.  I'm sure that if you add even more sugar, the slight aftertaste could disappear altogether.I just went to the Hodgson Mills website and saw that they did recently change the formulation to this mix, so maybe that improved the aftertaste.  This mix does not have garbanzo flour.  They use sorghum instead, now.  I did not make these as muffins.  I found that one box is perfect for 2 mini loaves, which I prefer to muffins.  Very good.  I will continue to make these when I need something fast and don't have time to make it from scratch.Oh, and to the poster who asked about gluten free pasta, Tinkyada makes a great brown rice pasta.",positive
"This is a much better Hot Chocolate than some of the reviews would have you believe.  My wife does NOT drink coffee (calls it ""Yuck"") and I am very particular about my coffee, BUT we agree that this is an absolutely delightful hot chocolate.  I use a medium cup size setting and it seems to be the best one for this brew.  This chocolate comes in as a not so close second to some of the great hot chocolates we have had while traveling Europe, however this did save us airfare. But this is not at all bad for an instant cup of pleasure.  Adding marshmallows or topping with whipped cream would take it over the top.If you are one of the ones who wants to throw yours away, please send my way.  I will get rid of them for you.  Thanks!)I got this product directly from Keurig as one of my two free when I registered my new brewer and purchased two.  Could not beat that price here, but at normal prices, this is the deal.From the package: 60 Calories, 2g fat, 11g Carbohydrate, 1g Fiber, 7 G sugar, 1g protein.  Ingredients: Sugar, Alkalized Cocoa powder, creamer (and all of those ingredients, etc.",positive
"I did not purchase this product off of Amazon. I purchased the 12 oz. bottle at a local store, and I must say it's one of the most addicting sauces I have ever had! I'm a pretty picky eater, and a vegetarian at that, so sauces play a key role in making an average meal a great one. This sauce is ALMOST perfect. It's very sweet, and has a strong garlic taste at first. It isn't as thick as the Red Hot brand, which I didn't like much at all (thick, not as flavorful, way too chunky). This sauce would be appropriate for children who like a little kick for their chicken nuggets and what not. My son loves spicy food just like his mommy. Another plus is there are only 70 calories in 2 tablespoons, and that much sauce goes a long way. 1 gram of fiber, too! The only thing I have a hard time with, and this is just a personal issue, is the texture of the red chilli. They tastes great, but they have a very thin, clear ""skin"" that has this horrible crunchy texture on some of the pieces. Not all, just some. I get it stuck in my mouth and on my teeth and it hits a nerve that makes me feel a bit queasy. Still, I eat it anyway lol and will continue to do so because this is one of the best sauces I have EVER tasted! I would recommend anyone to try this sauce first, and then try others if you are not fully satisfied. This sauce is amazing. It was about $1.50 at the store for 12 oz. but if you like the easiness of ordering online or can't find it near you, know that I would pay Amazon's price for it any day! Buy this sauce. I don't care where or how, just buy it. You'll fall in love!",positive
"Patak's sauces have many uses but I always make a basic chicken curry.  A friend from India taught this recipe to me, and now I always have a jar or two on hand.  If you want you can get one of the Indian pickles/relishes as a garnish.  This is easy but is a bit time consuming with all the dicing and sauteing.  Typically the recipe as written takes an hour or so from start to finish, and serves 3-4 adults.  I always make at least a double batch; it's just as easy and that way I have leftovers to freeze and everyone can have plenty to eat.  You can use any rice, but basmati is so fragrant that it is what I prefer.  Some Indian groceries have frozen Naan you can heat in the oven for an even more satisfying dinner.Ingredients:1-1 ½ lbs chicken breast cut into 1-2"" cubes1 cup nonfat plain yogurtSalt3 tbs Patak's curry paste, flavor/heat depending on your taste1 (generous) tsp cumin seed1 (generous) tsp mustard seed1 small onion diced3 cloves garlic diced2 medium potatoes, diced same size as chicken cubes2-3 carrots, diced same size as chicken cubes1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice½ cup frozen peas2-3 tbsp cooking oilSalt to taste1. Add chicken yogurt, curry paste and about ½ tsp salt to a bowl; mix thoroughly and let marinate while you prepare vegetables2. Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat until hot3. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, stir.  They are ready when mustard seeds start to pop.  Do not let them burn.4. Add onion and garlic.  Saute until soft.  Stir constantly or else it will burn.5. Add carrots and potatoes.  Saute until potatoes are just about ready to eat.  You have to stir very frequently or they will stick/burn.  I do not let anything caramelize.6. Add chicken/yogurt mixture.  Saute a few minutes until chicken is about half cooked through.  Lower heat to low.7. Add tomatoes and let simmer until the juices cook down a bit, and chicken is cooked through.8. Add peas for color.  Add salt to taste.9. Serve over freshly cooked basmati rice.  Remember to soak the basmati rice prior to cooking or it will be hard.",positive
"My review is of the Strawberry-Melon flavor only. I did not try the other flavors in the variety pack as I puchased mine individually.I don't usually drink these types of beverages, nor do I drink much soda. I generally dislike overly sweet, artificial ingredient laden stuff. Quite by chance I tried a Strawberry Melon FUZE slenderize beverage and really liked it.What I liked most was the pleasing flavor and the absence of sugar, although it does have sucralose as a sweetener (rather than aspartame). It was not overly sweetened and the blend of strawberry and melon flavor was for me perfectly balanced; I could clearly distinguish both flavors.  FUZE was really tasty, no strong aftertaste and no sugar ""heaviness"" in the mouth. It was honestly the first time I've had this type of beverage other than a Snapple Tea beverage that I would purchase again.I'm a little skeptical of the benefits of the micro-nutrients that are added to this beverage; L-Carnitine, Super Citrimax and Chromium. Perhaps it's a bit more marketing hype rather than beneficial. Nonetheless, I found this beverage to be refreshing, tasty and something I would buy again.It is a little bit pricey though. Compared to a 12-pack of store brand Diet Soda, which in my neck of the woods ia around $2.99 or a little over $.02/ounce, FUZE beverage is priced $24.99 for 15-18.5 ounce bottles, or a little over $.09/ounce. That makes it more than 4 times as expensive as the store brand diet sodas.In spite of the price, I would buy this again and would justify the price by considering this more of a treat rather than a water substitute.5 stars.",positive
"This soup cooks up quickly and is very yummy! I really like the flavor of the seasoning packet and the way the noodles cook up, nice texture. It is very satisfying to me. I'm a single gal who doesn't really cook & am often in a hurry for my next meal, and I find that this soup really hits the spot. Although it does tend to be more of a mid-afternoon snack/light lunch item for me. It will tide you over for a while until your next big meal, but i have to agree with the other reviewer that if you try to have just one of these for dinner you can expect to be hungry in a few hours.Personally I LOOOVE this soup that much more because I had to give up the ramen cup o' noodle and some other brands i had been eating because I developed an allergy to shellfish and mollusks.  It seems that often these instant noodle packets/bowls either have some type of seafood in the sauce or they are manufactured on equipment that also processes shellfish. This one does not contain any type of seafood like many of the other instant noodles do. Another plus for me is that it's not spicy. I'm kind of a wimp with spicy foods, plus i have GERD/reflux, so believe me if i can eat it is NOT spicy. Just tasty :)One thing that bugs me a little is that i feel guilty about the packaging since the plastic bowl is not recyclable (in my town they only take 1's and 2's which of course these microwave safe bowls are never made out of.) Oh well, can't have it all....",positive
"High quality body wash that is very thick and lathers quickly and easily. It has a very pleasant, flowery smell that lasts for hours after you get out of the shower. You only have to use a small amount about the size of a quarter to last your entire shower. So even though the product is expensive, you will get a lot of use out of it. It seems that the cheaper, dollar a bottle kind I sometimes use only lasts a week or 2 because I have to use more of the product to last throughout a shower.I would say the smell lasts for around 6 hours or so so it's almost like perfume. My sister-in-law asked me yesterday, ""You always smell so good. What do you wear?"" I wasn't wearing any perfume of any kind at the time because it was very early in the morning before I had done my morning routine and I had to run something over there to her. I told her that it must just be the body wash. If you have ever used Dove shampoo or conditioners, it is almost the same smell.I am looking forward to trying the cucumber/green tea kind when I run out of these 4 bottles. I would totally recommend this for yourself or for any woman in your life: aunt, mother, girlfriend, wife. I know many women who would never buy this Dove product because they always choose their children and families over themselves, ie buying themselves whatever is cheapest. I intend on buying some of this for my mom and aunt to maybe put in a gift basket or care package for them.I also use this as bubble bath when I take a nice hot bath. Excellent product. A+ from me.",positive
"SOMETHING TO EAT IF YOU'RE STARVING - BUT PLEASE GIVE REAL FOOD TO HUNGRY PEOPLE,What's in Kellogg's Corn Flakes? ""Milled Corn, Sugar, Malt Flavoring, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt."" Yes, of course, it also has lots of yummy preservatives such as BHT and a few synthetic vitamins and iron in minute quantities. For nutrition you get basically 100% Carbs from lots of SUGAR and almost NO PROTEIN. Add skim milk, or you'll get saturated fat with a little protein from whole milk. For added nutrition, include a sliced banana and a capful of wheat germ.If you like Corn Flakes, that is your business and you should enjoy them, but this is not health food and it is a very poor value for more than 0.29 cents an ounce [$3.49 per package]. At this price, the inner package's failure to maintain freshness is an even bigger drawback when one thinks of how long it may take to finish 12 ounces of this stuff. Why not use a vacuum-sealed container like Kretschmer's Wheat Germ to preserve freshness? After all, it's in the same price range!So if you are hungry, you are really eating the wrong stuff. SOMETHING TO EAT IF YOU ARE STARVING - BUT PLEASE GIVE REAL FOOD TO OTHER HUNGRY PEOPLE PLEASE!",negative
"Wow.  So far, two two-star reviews.  One obviously had no idea what they were ordering; the other wants crispy cookies.  Hey, I'm sorry; but these reviews do nobody any good beyond reminding us to look  before ordering.These are chocolate-oatmeal cookies.  If you don't like that combination, don't order this type of cookie.  I find the combo quite nice, really.  The oatmeal sort of ""calms"" the rich chocolate flavor and gives the cookie sort of a coconut-type consistency.  Now let's also remember that tastes differ; so, I've given my opinion.Then, these are soft, chewy cookies -- as advertised.  They are not ""crispy"" cookies, or the blurb would say ""crispy,"" rather than ""chewy.""  I happen to like raw cookie dough; however, I don't see where these taste like raw cookie dough.  Both are soft, however, so is this the confusion?  And, yes, they stick together.  Soft cookies tend to do that.  They aren't individually wrapped, which would add to the cost.  Oh yeah, chocolate chip cookies tend to be somewhat sweet.So, if you want something hard and crisp, I suggest Nabiso's Ginger Snaps.  If you want a cookie that's soft, chewy and tastes like a combination of chocolate and oatmeal, give these a try.  I'm here to place my second order.",positive
"Sardines are rising in popularity as people discover more about their health benefits... and that they aren't so stinky after all (especially less so after cooking!).I've used numerous varieties of the Roland sardines: olive oil, s&b in olive oil, tomato sauce, etc.  The S&B version with low sodium and packed in water is my best recommendation/preference: a great value for the money, and practically a steal when you compare -per ounce- the price with other brands.  Then, consider the discount(s) when purchasing through Amazon, and it'll be tough to choose another.  Why?  Many other brands charge the same price as -or more than Roland- with only a 3.5-oz tin, whereas Roland includes more fish in the tin.  The quality is consistent, and the sardines themselves are quite succulent and versatile enough to be included in stir-fries, salads, pasta dishes, etc. without overpowering the other flavors.Oddly enough, I was half-mindful when perusing a semi-local dollar store which is renowned for carrying a ton of food items in my city.  I was looking to make some lower-cost and healthier choices in my diet at the time (not expecting to find these, of course, but rather turning my nose up at the usual crud I saw stocked there) when I accidentally stumbled across them.  At $1 per tin, it was a huge buy, so I tried a few.  The rest, as they say, is history as aforementioned.",positive
"I wanted to give these soy crisps more justice than just the 5 stars (and ordering them all the time).  I bought a bag of these Sea Salt flavor crisps and a bag of BBQ crisps about a month ago, in a bid to eat more healthy food.  I've always loved BBQ chips, especially Ruffles and Lays K.C. Masterpiece chips, but they've got to be killing me slowly, right?  So I busted open the BBQ soy crisps and gagged.  How could this be BBQ?  They tasted like cardboard, and I gave them to my friends who will eat anything.  I begrudgingly opened the Sea Salt bag, and though more palatable, I was still disappointed.  (I know...""I thought you said 5 stars.""  It gets better.)Anyway, I had sworn off chips and midday snacking, so for two weeks I saw nothing on the counter but Genisoy Soy Crisps.  I'd eat two or three here and there, and when I ran out, I bought 2 bags of the Sea Salt flavor again.  What happened must be akin to rebooting your computer or defragging your hard drive--my body forgot what those strong BBQ flavored chips were like, and I started craving Soy Crisps.  I began to taste a delicious roasted soybean flavor, like those roasted and salted soy beans they sell in jars, which I had completely missed before, apparently because it wasn't a sweet, red-crusted, overbearing BBQ powder.  I polished the next bags off in three days.Now, I'm ordering 12 here on Amazon ($1 cheaper per bag than my local grocery store which seems to want to punish my wallet for trying to eat healthy food).  My advice is this--give these soy crisps a chance, but don't mix them in with your regular Doritos and BBQ Ruffles or you'll think they're awful.  Stop eating, for a month, the oily BBQ chips that have deadened your taste buds for years and reboot your taste buds with these markedly healthier chips.  You'll feel better about snacking!",positive
"I bought the Blue Icicle because I had to quickly record some trumpet lines and I didn't have an interface. Well, actually, I did pick up an open box unit that didn't work because they couldn't provide me with the external power supply, so I took it back and got the Icicle as a quick fix that would get me where I needed to go in a timely manner.Hardware: iMac, dual core 2.0 GHz processor and 4 GB or RAM. OS 10.5.8.Software: Garage Band.Mic: Shure SM57.Pros. For recording trumpet with an SM57 it was perfect. Clear sound, low noise, LOTS of signal. With the gain a little over half way on the Icicle and about 58% in Garage Band I got hot horn lines with gain to spare.  Any hotter and they would have started clipping, so it definitely gave enough signal to get the job done.Cons. The gain knob has no dial or indicators for how far you have turned it - it has to be done by feel making it almost impossible to duplicate your settings exactly. This could be improved with a knob with an arrow and a marked dial so you can see where it's set. It also feels a bit cheap - it's lightweight and feels almost fragile. Treated with care it's fine, but I doubt it would take much abuse before it would break and I have been ultra careful with it because it feels so lightweight and cheap.  I also used it as recommended in the accompanying literature and didn't plug it directly into the back of the mic - I used it with a mic cable.For what I needed it was perfect - simple plug and play that got good sound into my computer, and it worked well in a pinch.  I just wish it was a little higher quality in terms of construction.  A bit heavier and a better dial for the analog gain, and I would have rated it a full 5 stars but as it is, I can at best give it 4.",positive
"I've owned this product for about a year already and it is still working completely fine; although, there was a few technical issues I had to figure out myself. There's no problem with the Blue Icicle itself though. There would be a problem when trying to install this with Windows 7. There was no problem at all using it with Windows XP. It seemed like it would install a different driver instead of it being 'Blue Icicle'. Instead, it would show up as 'USB Multi-Channel Audio Device'. It just didn't sound the same when I was using it with Windows XP. It sounded more louder with some feedback in the background. What I did to fix this problem was to uninstall the 'USB Multi-Channel Audio Device' driver from Device Manager, then unplug the Icicle and plug it back in. When the 'Installing device driver software' notification pops up, click it and click 'Skip obtaining driver software from Windows Update'. It will now be installed as 'Blue Icicle' and work like how it should be! Make sure you raise the levels up in Sound in Control Panel if the mic sounds too low for you, even with the Gain Control Volume up; it shouldn't be up that high anyways as it would have some feedback in the background. I'm not sure if I'm the only one with this problem, but I hope this helps whoever does!When I first got the Icicle, it sounded amazing and I had a lot of fun with it! I still do, too! I use this with my Audio-Technica AT2020. I use it almost everyday, whether if it's for music producing or online gaming with friends. And yes, this does work for the PS3 -- not sure about the Xbox 360 though. I recommend this product for anyone who doesn't have a mixer for their microphone 'cause mixers are kind of expensive! Haha.",positive
"I will admit, the Icicle does allow you to plug any mic with an XLR jack to your computer using a USB jack. It does indeed provide phantom power to condenser mics and it will deliver a signal to your recording software.Beyond that, the usefulness depends on your mic and what you consider an acceptable recording level.I tried this with an AKG 200, BLUE enCORE 200 and an AKG 4500. All deliver very nice sound when used in a conventional recording chain. I could barely get an audible record level yelling into the enCORE 200, my staple for location voice recording. Normally, I plug the enCORE directly into a digital audio recorder with an XLR cable. No mic preamp, no phantom power, no EQ, and I get a good clean clear sound level near the peak of input level.This is one very disappointing product. If you route your mic through a preamp, then put the Icicle between the preamp and the USB input of your computer, you can get a decent record level, but that extra equipment is what this light weight gadget is supposed to avoid. Personally, I think you might be better off getting a decent channel strip* or mic preamp and an XLR to to mini jack to go between the channel strip and your computer input and forget the Icicle altogether.BLUE makes some great products, but this is not one of their better ones.*For those that don't know, Channel Strips combine several pieces of equipment into one box: typically a mic preamp and a compressor. Higher end units add some EQ capability as well or have other options.",negative
"I've had this product for 6 or 7 months at this point and I use it for podcasting. I've used 3 different mics one was dynamic and the other two condenser. All three have worked just fine as if I had plugged them into a mixer or a PA system, no problems. I have also beaten the crap out of this thing, knocked it around way too much and left it on the floor at my desk where I record, no problems still runs fine and it's not showing any signs of stopping. This thing is also super easy, plug and record on any software including the free Audacity software, Garage Band, and Sony Acid (the three I've tested)One problem, that gain knob, while very useful, is super super touchy. I found a volume I liked and then taped it down, otherwise it'll jack up or down the gain with the slightest jostling. Doesn't make this a bad product, it just means have some tape handy and this is a quick and easy solution especially for podcasters who don't want to be limited to the USB microphones and don't want to shell out big money for a USB compatible mixer.",positive
"I'll add to the growing list of reviews here regarding the Windows 7 ""USB Audio Device"" error.  I figured I had a 50% chance of it working.  It didn't.  Windows 7 insists on loading a USB driver that doesn't work.  There is a review here giving details on how to possibly circumvent this loading process, however, that did not work for me.  Its easier to return this thing, than spend my whole weekend jerking around in Windows 7 hardware manager.Blue probably has a good product here, and probably blames Windows for this issue.  However, BLUE should provide a driver that works.  Don't rely on Windows to do this.  That is corporate laziness.  Spend some resources on programming something that works for Windows 7... make it available on your support website, and make it true plug and play.  Not plug and cross-fingers, then spend hours messing around in the weeds of Windows settings.Also agree with other reviews here... in the 2 days I spent with this product... it's all plastic parts, feels cheap and fragile, and the gain button is poorly thought out.Hey Blue... you had my business... then you lost me.  I'm moving on to something else.",negative
"""Patrick"" gave a spot on explanation of everything, just in different uses. Personally, I use it vocally, and acoustically and it has worked perfectly in every way, however, either something is lacking in craftsmanship or  i find my ability to adjust by feel is a little more connected to using numbers instead of blanks. I found the quality just like Patrick said. I too think it ""feels almost fragile;"" And, ""I also used...a mic cable"" because for me, that seemed the most sensible solution because I didn't really need it to move it. So, I mounted the connection to my desk; And now I move it very little. Aside from the ""no dial or indicators for how far you have turned it,"" on the gain knob, i think it would be awesome if they just threw in some molded heavy something to give it some weight for setting on your desk. That would make it secure and you would feel like it had a little better quality in craftsmanship. Hey maybe even give the connector itself a littl weight to stay put. Anyways, great product but I guess, ""Thats what... he said?..."" Regardless,Pros: Does what it says. Get it if you need it. Its at an amazing price compared to the Shure X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter version. This, however, is fantastic for people saving for a new Presonus interface like me.Cons: Craftsmanship appears lacking.",positive
"I bought the ICICLE because I have been doing a lot of hip-hop vocals and I was using a Samson C01U and the thing with that Mic you can get close to studio but with so much work and you can always tell that you messed with it alot.Well I always wanted to buy a expensive Mic but didnt want to spend $200 more on a USB Pre-Amp so I see this on here the other day and went to Guitar Center and after deciding for a while I went with it. I also already had a MXL V-88 which is a pretty high end condenser mic, although now you can find it for cheap but original RSPV=$700 and average selling price after it being out was $349-400. But I am very happy.I use Reaper to record vocals with a ASIO driver (AND IT DOES WORK WITH MY ASIO DRIVER) someone put in their comment that it doesnt. For those of you that arnt familure with ASIO it is a driver/program that runs and samples your audio going in, you basically use it with anything that is MIDI or MIDI/MIC to USB. It makes your audio not lag and sound more professional. Also for the people that said the volume was too low, go into Sound in windows and turn the mic up a little, I keep mine on 5%. Also your recording program will let you turn up while your monitoring the record or after.GO AHEAD AND BUY ONE!",positive
"My husband is gluten intolerant and as with all gluten free products out there the results are not always the best.  He loves this product and since I only really make the pancakes I can't say how the other Bisquick recipes would turn out for any of you.  And yes he has this texture and taste thing with gluten free products as well...  gritty, sandy or off tasting.... etc. etc...  So I am happy he likes this one!  With gluten free products you really have to test them out one by one as some perform in the taste and texture area better than other blends.  My advice to anyone searching for gluten free products they want to try that it is best to buy them in the single packages, if possible.  I know on Amazon they sell them in bulk but if you find that you don't like it you are then stuck with alot of packages you no longer want!  Just a tip for all of you out there.  It may cost more for one package but the waste will be much less unless you donate them to the local food bank...  Good product and great results!  Thank you, Bisquick!",positive
"In trying to eat a little healthier I'm reducing my gluten intake (gluten/wheat may not be the best for arthritis/inflammation) so I gave this gluten free Bisquick a try. Surprisingly, I was pretty impressed with the flavor which to me tastes almost as good as regular Bisquick.I followed a reviewer's suggestion to let the batter sit for about 15 minutes after adding just the milk; the batter looked better and was a nicer consistency after the resting time. It was a little hard to get all the lumps out of the batter though and because I have limited GF experience I wasn't sure whether further stirring would gum it up so I left some lumps in and they dissolved while cooking.The texture of the cooked pancakes was very SLIGHTLY gritty. Makes pancakes a little thinner than with regular Bisquick however thick enough that I'd say they are just right. See photo added.I used a cast iron griddle to make the pancakes, which made them barely crisp outside and nice tender inside - *very* good!!!The taste is close to regular Bisquick but a little more ""plain"" - I use real maple syrup and sometimes preserves and with either of the two toppings, I had a very good, very tasty short stack.My only quibble is that this mix is a little pricey but I'd rather buy this mix than other GF products I've tried that are just as pricey and don't taste nearly as good.",positive
"This is a product that is delicious and easy to use. I made the pancakes with buttermilk and the recipe on the box just said milk. The buttermilk helped make the pancakes light and fluffy. I am a little disappointed that the box will only make one recipe that calls for two cups of the mix. I doubled my recipe for the pancakes which made 144 inch pancakes.  The recipe says it makes 10 pancakes with 1 cup of the mix. Those 10 pancakes must be silver dollar size.  I am looking forward to making the biscuits so I will have to open a second box to have enough mix. The recipe calls for eggs for biscuits and I never used eggs in my regular biscuits.  I am wondering if buttermilk would make these biscuits rise sufficiently? I have family members who can't eat eggs or milk so I must adapt recipes for them. It is a product I would purchase again. However, I used Subscribe and Save on Amazon and the time to receive the product was really long in my opinion--ordered Nov. 19th received Dec. 2nd. I know Thanksgiving was in the midst of that time period but I thought I would have received the product before Thanksgiving. I will try Subscribe & Save one more time to see if all things are so slow.Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix, Gluten-Free, 16-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3)",positive
"This is one of the most versatile mixes I've found, and most recipes come out tasting very much like the Full of Gluten Blends. I, like many, am struggling with celiac's disease, and I've only just found out I have it, so I'm not quite sure what to buy, what's healthy, and what doesn't taste like cardboard.Gluten Free is a way of life you have to adjust to in almost every way, from giving up many favorites, to training your pallet to love these new found grains.Bisquick is Rice based, and is very much like it's original version, however be aware that the pancakes will be a little less fluffy and that you should follow the recipe to the T when it comes to these. Betty Crocker has a Recipe website they've published for you using this product that has quite a few tasty treats you'll love. When it calls for Vegetable Shortening, be sure to use it, for example, biscuits made without shortening, and only butter will be very dry and not very satisfying, even difficult to swallow. Use recipes that include shortening, and will result in moist, fluffy foods and breads will help you end up with an enjoyable addition to your meal.Fun and Tasty Gluten Free Recipes for this mix can be found on the Betty Crocker website, they won't allow me to post the link here, sorry.UPDATE: ** Fun Tip about this and other Gluten Free Mixes, My mom Figured out that when you're mixing together your ingredients and you're using one that calls for milk, that if you mix together ONLY the BASE MIX and the MILK and let it set for about 15 minutes before continuing with your recipe and adding other ingredients, the end result is much fluffier and tastier **  This would be much like making tapioca pudding, you have to let the milk and tapioca soak to 'activate the tapioca' before moving on, so I think that type of reaction is what's happening here with the Bisquick Mix. YAY for Mom!Hope that helps you with your purchasing decision.Thanks for reading!",positive
"I love this Bisquick Mix!  Over the past 10 years, since being diagnosed wheat gluten intolerant, I have tried so many gluten free mixes that were so bad I ended up feeling like I might as well be eating the box!  This Bisquick mix is by far the best I have found for making scones (plain or sweet) and biscuits!  The Orange biscuits, cheddar biscuits and raisin scones I have made were delicious. It was easy to substitute this mix into my old recipes, because unlike some gluten free mixes, I found I can play around with this and don't have to measure everything absolutely precisely to get a good outcome.  Of course, you can't roll this dough out like traditional dough, it has to be dropped onto the baking sheet in spoonfuls.  I have found that if I don't make it too sticky, I can gently form the balls in my hands to give a more regular shape to my scones and biscuits. I have also used it for making deep dish chicken pie and pizza (be sure you press it nice and thin in the pan - I use a silicone spatula to press it so that it doesn't stick). Bisquick Mix is made by the Betty Crocker company and this, along with the Betty Crocker cakes and brownie mixes, allows me to indulge in delicious baked goods again!  I have Bisquick Mix on Subscribe and Save, which makes it very affordable and makes sure that I don't ever run out!",positive
"I have been GF for 2years.  I used this product for biscuits and liked them but were a little dry.  As for the pancakes, I prefer another product.  The pricing is outrageous.  I am single but cannot imagine trying to justify this cost when making pancakes for a family.  I love the Betty Crocker GF cake mixes and brownies though.  I still make my biscuits and oven baked chicken using this product.  It is getting more difficult to find on store shelves so most times I order here.  I have several BC cookbooks and have used the GF version Bisquick  as substitute for the regular Bisquick..  Some come out Ok while others are not too good.  I am learning to vary ingredients to achieve better results.  My best experiment with this product was my scratch cornbread.  I use GF corn meal and this mix to make a delicious bread.  thank you BC for this product.  Work on the pricing.  I would use it more often if I could afford it.  Tired of manufacturers holding GF people hostage because it seems to be the latest ""diet craze"".  GF people have to have these products to live.Going GF saved my life and BC now makes products so I can enjoy baked goods again.  I make my own breads using other products and now biscuits, cakes, cookies with this and other BC GF products.  I also use this product when recipes call for small amounts of regular flour.  It depends on what I am making.As I am reviewing the product I gave it 5 stars.  I give the pricing 2 stars.",positive
"This product produces excellent (outstanding) Belgian waffles in my Waring Pro waffle iron.  They exceed anything you may buy in a restaurant.  Truly!  However, at $5 per box, the cost of the other ingredients you must add, time to prepare, and the small amount of product in the box, I suggest you look at other gluten-free products from Pamela's, The Gluten Free Pantry, Bob's Red Mill, or Arrowhead Mills.  You may see a better value for your food dollars.  Incidentally, Arrowhead Mills products are equally as tasty and easy to prepare, but I believe you are getting more product in the bag.  Feeding a family of 4 would be a crap shoot at best with a single box of this product.If the manufacturer were to repackage the product with more content per box and drop the price, I would have given it 5 stars. Safeway was the first store in San Francisco to offer this product and placed it in the center of its baking products.  Now, however, it has fallen to lowest shelf level with some prices sold by higher end grocers approaching $6 per box.  Forget it at those prices.  Hey, it's largely ultra fine white rice flour and super fine sugar!Bisquick would also benefit from a buckwheat GF product in its inventory.  I would certainly buy it.",positive
"I read lots of good reviews and loved the idea of the convenience of this mix for pancakes and waffles.  So I whipped up some pancakes, breakfast-for-dinner style.  I'm newly diagnosed celiac and thus new to GF, so perhaps I should let a little more time go by on just a diet of naturally gluten free foods before I start trying substitute foods for the wheat foods I used to love, but I swear I cried a little bit when I ate these pancakes.  Because I thought they sucked, frankly.  They are completely bland and have no flavor at ALL, and the texture was reminiscent of wallpaper paste. (I don't know if that's gluten free but if so it's probably cheaper to just put some syrup on that and eat it!) After letting the batter stand 10 minutes to thicken up a bit, it was more like kindergarten paste, but still totally flavorless.  My 2 year old daughter gobbled them up, so that's something.  Then I cried a litle bit more thinking about the fact that I guess I'll never get to teach her how to make a real, delicious fluffy wheat pancake, but that's a whole other thing.I'm giving it 2 stars just because it is useful for breading oven baked chicken, but you could do that more economically with another GF flour.",negative
"On Sept.12 I posted the following seller review:  3/5 stars:  ""I'm sorry to say that this item arrived with some slight cosmetic damage. On the top front edge of the rack there is what I would call a dent, but it's also rough. From the way it was packaged I would have to say that it was that way when it was put into the box. I intended this as a gift, and I don't have time to return it, so I'll just try to sand it down so it's at least smooth.""  Jammies, September 12, 2012Later Amazon added:  Message from Amazon: ""This item was fulfilled by Amazon, and we take responsibility for this fulfillment experience.""Shortly after I posted it, I received an email from The Spice Lab Inc. offering to send a new block. I sent them a couple of pictures of the damaged area. They sent me a new block and two little spoons to replace the one that was missing from my original order. The replacement block arrived yesterday in plenty of time for my trip to visit my son and daughter-in-law.In hindsight, I should have contacted The Spice Lab before I posted the review, so they could have had time to resolve the problem. I had jumped to the conclusion that I'd need to return the item in order to get a replacement, which wasn't the case.Since it's a gift, I can't speak to the quality of the salt, but I can say that the block is very sturdy and attractive, and the little spoon is a charming addition.I greatly appreciate the efforts of Brett at The Spice Lab, and I would happily buy from them again.",positive
"I've been using this tea for for about 6 months and drink it as iced tea daily.I microwave my water on high in a pyrex 2 cup glass container for 2 minutes on high and then pop the little white mesh bags in for about 5 - 15 minutes. I use about 3 - 4 bags for a rich taste and since I'm going to be pouring it over ice. I put my ice cubes in a large glass and pour my hot tea over the ice, grab a straw and it's ready to drink.It also tastes good when I steep 2 bags of the Revolution White Pomegranate Tea with 2 bags of the Arizona Pomegranate. This is my favorite on ice. The Arizona is a green tea. Anyhow, this is my usual lunchtime pick me upper. I want to note that I gave up drinking diet soda in March and has made this concoction my replacement. It was a little difficult at first, but now that awful stuff is out of my system.I have not tried this tea hot, as I am not a fan of hot tea, but I'm sure it's just as delicious. I subscribe to this and the Arizona Pomegranate Green Tea.",positive
"This is pretty decent coffee, for pre-ground decaf.  Here's how a coffee snob reviews it:* Unpacking *This coffee had to travel a long way to reach my house, and it was hot out.  Heat and time are enemies of fresh coffee.  The package was pretty hard to open, I resorted to scissors.  The grind is very uniform with no detectible dust.  The smell is stale compared to the local fresh roasted, non-decaf, beans I usually buy.* Brewing *I busted out my cone and loaded two servings into a Melitta filter.  I poured two cups of 200F water through.  The uniform grind is apparent in that the coffee didn't clog as it does with blade-ground coffee (due to dust).  I drank the coffee black...* Tasting *The smell is of decaf and or instant coffee.  Pretty stale but the decaf process is partly to blame.  Overall I enjoyed it as much as any drip decaf I've had recently.  There was no biting bitterness.  I drank two cups black without much of a gut ache.Pros:- Tight packaging with little air helps maintain freshness.- Excellent grind uniformity.- Low bitternessCons:- Not locally roasted.- Not fresh. Best-by date is a year in advance.Verdict: For mail-order, pre-ground decaf, this coffee lived up to expectations and was drinkable.  3 or 4 stars.",positive
"This Melitta Riviera Sunset decaf makes a better-than-decent cup of coffee with medium body and just a little bite. I used my my usual two heaping coffee scoops for six ounces of water in a Bialetti stovetop espresso maker.While I was enjoying the coffee, I read the package and saw that it recommends two level teaspoons of coffee for six ounces of water. That got my curiosity up so I measured out my coffee scoop and it is one tablespoon. Since I use two heaping scoops, that's slightly more than three times as much as suggested on the package. Following the directions would probably make a watery, undrinkable brew.The coffee has a nice even espresso grind, perhaps a bit lighter than a French roast. I would have guessed that it was primarily arabica with some robusta but Melitta states that it is an all-arabica blend from Central and South America. It is decaffeinated through the chemical-free Swiss water process which is the only acceptable way to decaffeinate as far as I am concerned.Also note the cute vintage travel poster-style label and the clever name: because it's decaffeinated, it's perfect to drink while watching the sunset.",positive
"I have a pretty wide appreciation for acceptable coffee, but in my opinion, this stuff is mediocre coffee. I drink both regular and decaf on a daily basis and to me, this tasted like institutional cafeteria coffee. I am normally a fan of the ""Swiss water decaffeination process"" decaf coffees, and was disappointed by the quality of this ""gourmet"" coffee.With that said, I did try this twice to give it a fair review. The first time I prepared it the same way I normally make my coffee (on the strong side), the second time I followed the directions exactly. Both times using filtered water and a quality coffee maker that uses the Melitta style (cone) filter. To my taste, it was stale and over-ground (like the flavor was watered out of it and then over-roasted and ground extra fine to try and put some flavor back into it), comparable in quality to low-end bulk coffee. The brands of decaf coffee I do like and brew at home (Dunkin' and Newman's Own, to name only two) are in the same price range, and also purchased pre-ground, but to me taste much smoother, and more full-flavored. This coffee is not one I would make a point to purchase when there are better coffee choices for the same money -or cheaper coffee choices for the same quality.",neutral
"Wonderful, smooth, satisfying decaf coffee with a fabulously rich flavor.  No chemical aftertaste, like many decafs I've tried.  Apparently, the Swiss Water Process used to decaffeinate this coffee leaves flavor intact, something I've found terribly disappointing in other brands.I've been VERY impressed by the flavor dimensions of this Riviera Sunset blend; served it to some neighbors (who simply won't touch decaf coffee) who were pleasantly surprised to find they actually enjoyed a cup of decaf.  No bitter notes; my husband, who usually complains fervently about the flavor of decaf, has been asking for a cup of this every evening, after dinner.  Believe me, this alone is QUITE an endorsement!I love using my Zojirushi CD-WBC30 Micom Electric 3-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer, Champagne Gold for coffee, tea, and cooking.  I brew my coffee a cup at a time with an individual Melitta brown paper filter Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 2, 100-Count Filters (Pack of 6)and filter cone (similar to this one:Ready Set Joe/Mug) and found that the extra fine grind of the Riviera Sunset blend imparted an unusually rich, deliciously multidimensional flavor.  Much fresher than conventional, by-the-pot coffee.  This method also allows me to brew strong coffee (for me) and a milder version for my hubby.Take time to ""bloom the grounds"" first (add a little hot water to the fresh coffee grounds, moistening completely, and then wait about 30 seconds before brewing) for best flavor (this goes for ANY coffee).Melitta's Riviera Sunset decaf blend is enthusiastically recommended by a coffee snob!  You'll love it as is, no sweeteners or creams needed to disguise this wonderful flavor.  I look forward to ordering more.Update 9/21/10:  Just ordered my first 3-pack through Subscribe & Save; great deal for some delicious decaf!",positive
"I am a coffee lover. It is one of the few pleasures of my life so I was excited to review this product.  Once received I opened it up and gave a good sniff.  I know to some that may sound stupid, but I love to open coffee and have the aroma surround me, this coffee did not do that as much as others that I have used.  I had to really give a good sniff to smell the aroma, but it smelled pretty good once I got my nose in there.I set out to brew myself a pot.  I followed the directions and enlisted my husband to have a cup with me.  Now usually I do not drink decaffeinated, so I was just a little concerned. Decaf to me can taste very flat. But I waited and a nice smell filled the air.  Finally our coffee was ready and we both sat down to taste this product. My husband smiled. He loves any coffee that has Arabica beans. He looked at me and said, ""ummm this is really good.""  My turn.  I sniffed some more, I'm a real sniffer before anything goes into my body.  It still smelled pretty good so now for the taste test.Okay, it was definitely different than the Dunkin  Donuts coffee that I'm use to and love. However,it had a smooth flavor, but  a little richer than I like and I didn't seem to notice that it was decaf, that was a good thing.  It was flavorful and made a pretty good cup of coffee.  Hubby liked it a lot. So I would have to say it was a winner, a good rich coffee flavor and a good price.",positive
"I'm a big coffee drinker (much against my better judgement), but due to a stomach condition, I've been ""forced"" to drink mostly decaf for the last few years. I usually just get the cheapest coffee I can find near my office; after all, I don't make a lot of money and every penny counts. So it was nice to get this Melitta Cafe ground coffee to sample.When I made my first cup, I was immediately attacted by the pleasant aroma. I put in a little cream and 4 Splendas as I usually do, and found the taste a little on the light side yet quite bitter. Maybe it's because this is decaf, but what I did like was its pureness, something 50-cent coffees usually lack. I have made two cups a day since my first taste and over the last couple of days I've grown to like this coffee. Granted, to me coffee is pretty much like wine in that all the different varieties taste more or less the same except for the level of bitterness, but even I can tell this is gourmet coffee, much better than the ones I get at my local coffee stands or even at McDonald's (when they give out free cups).For a pack of 3, the price seems decent. If you drink decaf, I think this is quite worth a try.",positive
"Like most Melitta brews, I found this one to be somewhat middle of the road.  It's certainly not undrinkable, but it's not the first one I'd reach for, either.  As many of the other reviewers mentioned, I did find it nearly undrinkable when brewed in the quantity shown; I think you have to at least double the amount you use to get a good cup, so take that into consideration when figuring the value.I'm a little sensitive to caffeine and like to have a decaf on hand for drinking later in the day, and I bought this primarily to use with my Mr. Coffee frappe maker (Mr. Coffee BVMC-FM1 20-Ounce Frappe Maker; let me just put in a quick pitch for that, I love it!)  I found the ""Riviera Sunset"" stood up well to all the milk, flavoring, and ice inherent in making a frappe (again, with a significant increase in the amount used).I would probably not purchase this coffee just because of my own views on coffee; I look for bird-friendly, Fair Trade brands, and I find nothing to indicate that Melitta makes any effort to meet these expectations.  Leaving aside these considerations, though, I think those who enjoy a somewhat light, easy-drinking brew would like this coffee.",neutral
"I am not much of a coffee drinker, mainly because I do not drink caffeine, and because I have never acquired the taste for coffee. However, I was tempted to try this product, and I was really surprised by how good it tasted.  It did not have any of the bitter after taste, and more importantly, I could not tell that it was decaffeinated.  This is important because most decaf coffees have an ""odd"" taste to me, but that ""oddness"" was missing from this product.Furthermore, I had to ask a coffee lover for an opinion, so I asked my mother-in-law, who drinks all kinds of coffees from all over the world almost 5 times a day.  She was skeptical at first, because she refuses to drink decaf.  However, after a few sips of this coffee, she said that although it is a ""mild"" coffee, it was in fact very tasty and nothing hinted at its decaf origins.  She liked it so much, she poured another cup.Between the two of us, we have almost finished the bag.  It should pass the test from even the pickiest coffee drinkers.  I positively recommend this product, and I hope you enjoy your next cup of coffee from this company.",positive
"I am in NO way any coffee expert, connoisseur, or heavy user. To be perfectly honest, I had to look up how to SPELL connoisseur! But having a heart attack 6 months ago, I am learning to never use caffeine, salt, or almost ANY darn thing I love. And I HATE anything that is ""light"", decaf or artificially sweetened. My wife has bought about every single brand of instant decaf coffee for me along with assorted ""real"" decaf to try in her drip coffee maker. Hated em all, just hated them. Saw this so thought I would try the latest brand I would hate since it wouldn't cost me anything. First batch was way to bitter for me, didn't even want to try any more but my wife said she would make it weaker. From that next batch on, I became hooked on this brand. I don't like the price, but love the taste.  That conflict alone makes me drop my rating to give it a 4 star overall. If I tinker with taste as I also add assorted coffee-mate creamers (also something I am not allowed anymore but REFUSE to give up), the taste goes to a 5 for me. Even with all the discounts if I order through the subscribe & save program (see below), I find this a bit pricey. UPDATE: December 4 2010:  It still pains me to pay so much but looks like this will be the very 1st Vine Program Item I ever got that will make an actual buyer out of me. As a result, I raise my review from 4 stars to 5 starts. Another thing I like is I have no decaf ""aftertaste"" that I always experience with other brands. It is a wonderful thing to find at least one new thing (for ME anyway) that I can still really enjoy, that helps me relax in the middle of all this can't eat this, can't drink that ""stuff"" going on in my life the past 6 months. It's also the time I haven't felt like I was compromising good taste for good health. For that, I am truly grateful. Just ordered the 3 pack on the AMAZON Subscribe & save page.",positive
"Decaffeinated coffee is for most an oxymoron, for others an afterthought. It possesses few spots on grocery shelves and has shared little in the ""gourmet"" coffee line which changed how people accept this ancient drink into their lives. Comedian Bob Irwin even compared the blend to ""kissing your sister."" The day's first cup comes with a sense of entitlement; subsequent cups transition through the day (work, afternoon, dessert), while wanting both coffee's jolt and cozy sociability. (Instant? Don't get me started!)That's why this new Melitta Riviera Sunset gourmet coffee is a pleasant surprise. It carries a full, almost nutty flavor without the bitter bite of the coffee which, for many, defines their image of coffee and its lifestyle. (This isn't surprising since Melitta's ad copy references the breezy feel of European cafes, a far cry from the irked lines at the morning coffee shop.)No less than Henry Ward Beecher once said. ""No coffee can be good in the mouth that does not first send a sweet offering of odor to the nostrils.""  Riviera Sunset invites with its scent upon opening and doesn't disappoint when poured.(Hold to the preparation instructions; yours truly made one cup a little too strong and it came across a bit acidic.) Its taste, not its caffeine jolt, is your wake-up call. Recommended as a tastier, if somwhat pricier, alternative to major brands.",neutral
"Some reviewers say the coffee is bitter- I like bitter but I didn't like this. It wasn't a good bitter taste, it was a ""cringe"" kind of taste.I drink one of the strongest coffee's out there and this was too much for me. The strange taste of it turned me off...I once owned a coffee pot by Melitta too, and it took a cone shaped special filter. I wasn't impressed with that either.Maybe i'm just not big on Arabica coffee or whatever it is but the taste was unpleasant to me. Not smooth. Bitter yes, but not smooth.It smells ok. I agree with Charlie ( another Amazon Reviewer) who said the package was difficult to open. It was sealed extremely tight and when you did eventually get it open, the bag tore apart.No way would I spend 20 bucks for this. If i was addicted to it, possibly, but even then that's steep. And I surely won't buy this in the future.You can go down to the local ""name of popular coffee shop here"" and get 2 bags for this price of FRESHLY ground coffee.Melitta makes it sound like it's the greatest thing since sliced bread on their package. Gourmet, Swiss water process, from Europe's charming sidewalk cafe's, top quality hand- picked beans..If you want to pay this kind of money and like Melitta coffee, then get it, but I don't think it's anything special.",negative
"I'm surprised how much it tastes like coffee. To be completely accurate, it tastes like a watered down coffee (like the kind you get at hotels) with hazelnut flavor -- and a *very slight* earthy undertone. If someone gave me a sip and didn't tell me what it was, I'd think it were coffee, let's put it that way.There's not all that much root per teabag though, and since I like strong coffee I only use 6 oz of water per bag and steep it covered for 15 mins. Then with some cream and sugar it's quite good.As for the liver tonic claim, well dandelion stimulates bile flow and supposedly helps clear out some stuff gunking up the liver. I don't know about that yet, but so far I haven't noticed any ill effects from drinking this. I feel fine, if not outright good after drinking a cup, but that's as far as I can confirm the effects.And with even decaf coffee containing 5-15 mg caffeine per serving, this stuff being completely caffeine free is a blessing for those of us who go bananas and light public property on fire when we get the slightest bit of caffeine. Anyone who needs a coffee substitute, do give this a try.",positive
"As an avid tea drinker of all corners of the earth, I have had hundreds of teas, and everything from this company as well. I read about this tea as a very powerful health herb but all the reviews said it tastes bad. What do I care? I'd rather be healthy. I never take sugar in my tea either. If you've read this far you are waiting for me to say how bad it was. You can't imagine how bad it is. Without exaggeration I would describe the flavor as a very bitter tasting dirt. Yes, as a 32 year old with children I know what dirt tastes like and this tastes like dirt but with a super bitter taste that makes it hard to drink. My recommendation is to let it steep for a shorter amount of time as to not make a rich bold tea. As you know, the longer it steeps the bolder the tea becomes. Yea, don't do that with this. Four stars because it is apparently very good for you and I thank the company for bringing it to us regardless of the taste of death when other tea companies are using Artificial ingredients to make their teas taste better.",positive
"First, let me state that I brew most of my tea in a gaiwan, hence, I use loose leaf tea.White tea is one of my favorites so I'm always on the lookout for a nicely priced Bai Mudan.As much as I love Bai Hao Yinzhen, I just cannot afford to drink it exclusively due to the volume of white tea I drink.I thought this was a pretty good price and when I opened it up it didn't look too bad either.  Much to my surprise, after taking the first layer off the top (I transfer my tea to good tea tins) it was nearly all powder/dust with hardly any intact leaves.  This is extremely problematic if you don't use any filters or screens (like me).  I don't mind when some tea leaves get in my tea and it is pretty much normal if you don't pour through a screen, however, this was so broken up that it was just unworkable.I have only opened one bag at this point so there is a chance that it was just that bag or possibly even a bad batch but at this point I most likely won't be ordering it again.That being said, the whole leaves that were there (on the top) looked fine.  It does have a bit of a green tea taste (vs some other high quality white tea I am used to), however, it isn't bad or anything.  Definitely drinkable on a regular basis if the bag wasn't mostly powder.I took a couple pics so I will post them...keep in mind this came in two pouches, I poured into tins and that is where I took the pictures (the product does not actually come in tins).",negative
"My wife is on the low carb diet, well WE are on the low carb diet - which means: ""small breakfast"" if you do not have time to make eggs and bacon. ""It is hard to get the coffee down without peanut butter"" she says. We have been using crackers like these Kavli crispbreads to ""get down the peanut butter"" since before I can remember - I think it was when Dan and Mary Eads published: ""Protien Power Plan"" in the late 1990s. Many years ago we found these to be the best. We could only find them in Wegmans grocery store in NE Pennsylvania, and now that the Army has moved us (again) to Fort Knox, KY we can only find them at Kroger. Recently we cannot seem to find them there either, so we order them. They come fast, not broken, and they are fresh. Also, they are not any more costly to purchase online and pay for delivery than to waste time looking for them. One note: My wife hates opnening things, and we found the best way to do so with these is to cut off the end of the cellophane(?) with scissors - prevents cracks of this thin bread!",positive
"I was looking forward to this order from Amazon. I've been on a calorie restricted diet for months and it's the taste of grains (bread, chips, crackers)that I miss the most. I find these Thin Crispbreads from Kavli to be the perfect solution. They are ultra thin. I mean they are thinner than you might think possible.As soon as I saw the first one I was amazed it made it through the shipping process in one piece. So far I have not come across a single broken cracker. My next thought was....""well, as soon as I bite into it, the thing's going to explode into a thousand tiny shards. I was amazed when it held together and showed only a perfect half moon hole where my teeth had been. These crackers really hold together nicely.The flavor is very plain. There is no seasoning, and very little salt. they taste like the grains they are made from. I have ordered a case of the ""Garlic"" flavor and look forward to trying them. I eat these with a generous spoonful of very low calorie pepper and eggplant spread that makes for a very low calorie snack. I highly recommend these.",positive
"I keep these in the freezer when unexpected guests drop-in, or if one of the staff has guests.  What we do prefer is to slaughter the fatted calf, but that is not always practical due to anticipating aging times.  Having just said that, I realize that I must institute a detailed and precise slaughtering schedule to insure always having quality beef on hand.I may have given these Kobe steaks four stars if that were my only gripe, but I have a problem with  the size.  First off, these cuts are only one inch thick, which is ghastly offensive.  I steak should be, at the bare minimum, two inches thick.  I do not even associate with proletarians, and can only imagine the horrors that these ""people"" committ against decent food.  Can't these people just eat sensibly, or not at all.  Please don't get me started, for I wanted to include sterility drugs in all fast food, particularly the bargain menu, but that is merely a hope and dream for another day.Secondly, isn't there a law somewhere about a steak less that  two pounds?  My heavens, this fourteen ouncer is a mere sampler, a tease.  I suppose these cuts are intended to be given away at those offensive stores that the yuppies flock to as lemmings to a cliff.Lastly, I must close this review before I become too distraught.",neutral
"I have a 11 yr old Pomimo (1/2 Pomeranian, 1/2 American Eskimo) who seems to only like human food. Although I'd love to give him human food all the time, I know it's not good for his digestive system, and it doesn't have the proper nutrients required for a dog, especially at his current age. Upon trying various brands including Blue and Call of the Wild, I couldn't justify the price in comparison to how little my dog liked the taste. After reading some positive reviews here on Amazon for Newman's, I decided to give it a go. Surprisingly, my dog started eating the food immediately after I poured some into his dish. He never does that with other dry dog food, and usually waits to eat after I've given him a nibble of everything that I eat during the day. What makes it even better is the reasonable price for the quality. Yes, I understand that organic and quality US-made food are naturally more expensive, however some of the brands charge double of Newman's and provide only half the taste. As humans, we're usually sold by the nutritious & wholesome advertisements when buying dog food, however I think its pretty important for my dog to actually like the taste of the food also. Newman's seems to be the ticket for both nutrition and taste. Will be buying Newman's as a regular!",positive
"I cannot express enough how pleased I am with this dog food. I feed my 11 year old German Shepard, and my two year old Pittie Girl this food every day, and the benefits are astounding.  For most of my Shepards life I fed her a well known, vet recommended food, and yet she always had stomach problems.  Trying many things, it was not until I rescued, and I should really say she rescued me, and the dog food recall, that I began doing research on brands of food.  After a long investigation, I decided on Newman's Own, not only because there had been no recall on the food, but because of the ingredients, and that the proceeds going to charity. Now, choosing this brand, would mean that I would have to order it online, because my local stores did not carry it, but that was all right with me, because not only do I enjoy online ordering, but I am an older, disabled woman, and getting to the store and hauling in packages is very hard for me.  Well, I want to tell you, My 11 year old thrives on this food, with no more digestive issues, and a beautiful white coat, and she loves eating it with vigor. My two year old American Pit Bull Terrier, another love of my life, also thrives on this food, has the most beautiful shiny coat ever, and people say all the time how beautiful her coat is.  I do spoil my fur kids, but their health and well being is my number one priority.  I have just recently switched over feeding my 4 cats Newman's Own cat food, both dry and canned food, and since then, I have noticed the difference in the elimination of hair balls.  I know that I am truly a pet lover, but I believe that if you love your pets and want only the best well being for them, unnecessary medical issues, and all around good health, a good balanced, safe, natural food is the way to go.  I highly recommend Newman's Own dog and cat food.  I also feed my two dogs Newman's Own biscuits as treats.",positive
"I originally bought this as a replacement for Science Diet's I/D as it was always much more expensive than anything else out there. I/D was also more expensive than Newman's at my local vet's office. I have had a ton of issues getting my dog to accept other dog foods in the past. We tried pretty much every brand that you can buy in pet shops and always had problems with my dog scratching or having her ears get bright red. We found out the problem after one of the cases where she almost went into renal failure after eating her Milkbone treats. We needed something organic without a lot of beef in it. While this one does have some bi-product for protein, it doesn't seem to bother my dog at all. She also has normal stools every time which wasn't the case even with the I/D. My dog hated the I/D. She would often leave a good portion of it on the ground or in the bowl and rarely ate it in its entirety. With the Newman's own it is night and day. She scarfs it down in less than a couple minutes and usually eats a bowl in one sitting. It seems like she loves it from the way she eats it.A couple of the reports from reviewers originally scared me about the reports of scratching which was exactly the problem I had with other dog foods. I gave it a try and my husky has never had a problem since and she has been on it for almost three months now. My husky has always had problems with digestive issues and this seems to be one dog food that she likes and does not have problems with.On a side note, I wish Newman's offered a bigger size bag. I have to order these all the time due to the 12.5 pound bag. My husky kills a bag in roughly two weeks due to her size. It still works out being cheaper than the $50 bag of 17 pound I/D I was ordering so I'm still happy with it. Science diet was sending me to the poor house.",positive
"I adopted my dog about 6 months ago and he had digestive problems that the vet could find no cause for. He would get diarrhea with mucous in stools regularly. His stools would vary from constipated to unformed soft stool. I decided to switch him to a better quality food and did a lot of research. Newman's Own had all the qualities I was looking for, so I switched him to it gradually - 1/2 Purina One and 1/2 Newman's Own at first and gradually more Newmans' Own in the mix until finally 100% N.O. Ever since switching about six weeks ago, he has not had constipation or loose stools. I also don't hear his tummy roiling after meals like before. And despite what a few reviewers have written, the chicken and beef used in the pet food, while not ""organic"", is ""natural"" and raised without hormones and antibiotics.According to [...] ingredients list: ""Natural Chicken - Raised without growth hormones and antibiotics and fed only a 100% natural, all-vegetable diet, the chicken meat provides amino acids essential for muscles, hormones, enzymes, antibodies and structural and protective tissues."" Also, the beef is free-range anad range fed w/ no hormones & antibiotics.For me the evidence is clear - this is good quality food, my dog loves it and I love that when I buy Newman's Own products, the royalties go to charity!",positive
"I subscribe to the 12.5 lb bag of Advanced Dog Formula for Active or Senior Dogs - it's a great value. We have a small border collie mix and she absolutely loves this food. I feed it to her in a Buster Food Cube Large Size (Colors May Vary) and she can't wait for mealtime every day!We got her from the shelter where she was on Science Diet. She had a ton of skin issues (formerly had fleas, patches of bare skin, itchy dry skin, and dandruff flakes). Since we changed over to Newman's, the skin problems have almost gone away. It's been about 2 months and she has her fur growing back in the problem areas, she has less dandruff and I've noticed a lot less scratching from her in general. Our dog trainer said it was most likely due to the change in diet.Her BMs are solid and very regular. They are also not particularly smelly. I have never smelled any gas from her since putting her on the food. These are all signs that she is on a great diet!Also, I love the subscribe feature because I don't have to lug heavy bags of dog food from my car to my 3rd floor apartment!",positive
"I switched my mini-Schauzers over to Newman's Own Organics a month ago when they came off of their puppy chow.  I've been looking for a good quality dog food (rated 4 stars by dogfoodadvisor.com) without going into debt purchasing it!  I was feeding them a different brand that was ""breed-specific"" food, but was having trouble trying to find it in stock anywhere.  A few places, if they carried it at all, only carried the very small bags (2.5 lbs) and with two dogs, one bag would last about 3 - 5 days.  Plus these little 2.5 lb. bags cost more than half what the larger 10 lb. bag  cost!  I tried to make an arrangement to have one of the places order the larger bag for me, but they conveniently ""forgot"" to place the order, so I was stuck purchasing the ridiculously more expensive small bags.  Then I heard about Newman's Own Organics, which is rated a better dog food than the ""breed-specific"" food I was using and cost $$$ less!  And then I discovered that I could buy this food at Amazon.com, have it shipped on a regular basis to my home with no shipping costs and a discount on the food for signing up for the subscription plan delivery - no brainer!!  No more running out of food, no more driving 50 miles or more to find it, no more hassels!And best and most importantly of all, my little guys LOVE IT!!  Their stools firmed up almost immediately after starting the switchover, they seem more active, more alert, more regular and they actually chew this food (they inhaled their puppy chow without chewing!)  I can't say enough good things about both Newman's Own and Amazon's subscription delivery service!",positive
"When one purchases a product that is called Newman's Organics, one would expect organic food.  Not just the vegetables, which are much less expensive to be organic than the meat or chicken.  I was very, very disappointed to find out that the chicken is not organic.  For a couple of dollars more, just buy real organic dog food. This dog food isn't exactly cheap, so you expect that they will provide what they are advertising.  This whole ""greenwashing"" thing needs to be regulated better.  If someone uses the word organic in their description, it better be organic.  Otherwise the consumer is being deceived which is unfortunate.  Newmans has a great reputation, I buy a lot of their products, but this was intentionally deceptive and it makes me reconsider buying anything from them in the future.On the positive side, my dog loved it, she would lick the bowl around the room for 20 minutes after the last morsel was consumed.  I have no idea what they put in it that tasted so good, it's like the crack cocaine of dog food.  She has never been a finicky eater, she'll pretty much eat anything voraciously, but this stuff really rocked her epicurean world.  Too bad she isn't getting any more of it.",negative
"As other viewers have pointed out, this dog food contains pesticides and grains, among other questionable ingredients. The experience with this brand has been disappointing. I appreciate Newman's Own brand but I no longer trust them with dog food and have questioned some other products from them.I have since switched to Blue Buffalo, as they seem to have the best reputation.""Stacey""'s review sold me on it:""Dog food has changed ALOT over the past few years. As pet owners were willing to spend more money feeding their pets, larger corporations bought out the smaller dog food companies and changed the ingredients without notifying the customers. This was particularly true of the more expensive brands that contained the higher quality ingredients. Real meat and rice were substituted with ""meat by-product"" and cheap imported grains (particularly CORN) that were determined to be ""unfit for human consumption"". They are taking ingredients that used to be considered ""waste"" and packaging it up as ""healthy & nutritious"" food for your beloved pet. Our once healthy pets are contracting debilitating diseases and dying because of the toxic waste materials that are currently being marketed as pet food.Blue Buffalo is one of the few remaining companies that, at least to my knowledge, has not ""sold-out"" yet. The food really is nutritious and still contains real meat with no by-products, fillers, corn or soy. We switched our dogs over this past summer after having lost one to an autopsy/toxicology verified case of ""aflatoxin poisoning"" from the ""healthy & nutritious"" dog food we were buying and feeding him. This was NOT cheap food folks. This was a well-known brand, highly marketed as ""Natural"", that we were paying $60/bag for. The FDA analysis of this food verified that it contained toxins, but NOTHING was done to the dog food manufacturer. They are still producing their ""high priced waste"" and heavily marketing it as ""natural"".My advice to pet owners: Read the ingredients labels thoroughly and often! Blue Buffalo a great product that you can still feed your pets with confidence. Because it doesn't contain any cheap fillers, it's more satisfying to your dog so you don't need to feed as much of it thus making it still relatively economical. Don't wait until it's too late for your beloved pet. """,negative
"I bought this for my miniature schnauzer who is about 17 pounds and I feed her a heaping cup everyday. Also sprinkled on top is glucosamine pills Nutramax Cosequin Regular Strength Capsules - 180 Count, to help with joint health. I purchased this brand of dog food for my 7 year old mini schnauzer based on the reviews alone. She never has had any digestive problems or issues and also isn't a very picky eater so I cannot attest to these two things. Her stool is firm is easy to pick up from eating this dog food and I have not had any issues with her having diarrhea or runny stool. She has been on Newman's Own Organic dog food for about 6 months and I plan to keep feeding her this.If you want your dog to have a healthy and long life, you will want to feed them the best like this organic dog food. Try avoiding feeding table scraps and make sure they have plenty of exercise.Make sure you sign up for Subscribe and Save for that extra 15% off.****EDIT 04/10/2012Edited to say that Amazon now only has 5% off for Subscribe and Save. Also the latest bag I received also came with a full size sample bag of treats Newman's Own Organics Lamb and Barley New Zealand Ranch Style Dog Treats, 10-Ounce (Pack of 6). It sells for $23 for 6 on Amazon!",positive
"Newman's Own is the best dog food ever, in my opinion. My 12 year old white German Shepard eats and digests this food wonderfully. Before changing to this food a few years ago, she had digestive problems often, even though she was fed a ""so called good brand name food"".  My three year old pittie girl also eats this food, and loves it .. she is in perfect health. I would recommend it to anyone. My next door neighbor orders it now from Amazon for his pittie girl. Amazon is a wonderful place to purchase dog and cat food, groceries, and anything you need .. the prices are always good, and the specials are great! The specials are the best ever, and I was shocked to find out that a today ""Friday"" special price on Newman's Own dog food was automatically reflected in my subscribe and save item price of the Newman's Own.  Even though I just received a bag yesterday, I ordered two more today, and some Newman's Own cat food.  What other retailer would automatically do that for you .. none that I know of.  Amazon .. please continue to offer the Newman's Own dog food .. I would be lost without the delivery, since it is difficult for me to get out and shop and carry large items like bags of dog food.  Thank you for being here for me and Snowey and Sophie.  Linda",positive
"I bought this dog food because the bag showed pictured of veggies and chunks of meat, and with a name like ""Beneful"" I thought I was purchasing a nutritious brand of dog food. My dogs did eat this food, but after reading the ingredients I completely regret purchasing it and feel just awful for feeding it to my dogs. The first three ingredients are Ground yellow corn, chicken by-product meal, and corn gluten meal. How disgusting is that?! The main ingredient is a corn filler. One thing my vet told me a while back that I never forgot: ""When you eat corn, what comes out of the other end? The same thing happens with dogs."" Basically, dogs cannot digest corn, it is just a filler and causes them to actually eat more to feel full, poop out more, and retain less nutrients. The only meat in Beneful at all is a by-product, its not even a real meat! By-products are the stuff leftover once all the actual meat is harvested. We're talking beaks, chicken feet, eyeballs, even chicken poop! I would not recommend this product to anyone, for any reason, ever. It is an absolutely awful dog food. I can't believe the pictures of veggies and full chunks of meat on the bag can be allowed to be on the packaging of such a disgusting product; it is very misleading and should be considered false advertising.I recommend to stay far away from Beneful, and most Purina products. When purchasing a dog (or cat) food, the most important thing to consider is the first 3 ingredients; just make sure those first three are decent ingredients that you would eat yourself. Now that I know what to look for,  I usually buy my pets all natural, organic foods such as Blue Buffalo, Halo or Wellness.",negative
"I've suffered from recurrent bouts of acute sinusitis that have only become worse and worse over the years. Every time I get an infection, my right maxillary sinus swells up like a balloon. Sleeping at night on account of this condition is terribly difficult; I often have to resort to using Afrin to decongest my sinuses, which is effective but also very painful and not a realistic, long term solution because of rebound congestion. Now I already irrigate with a motorized system, often upwards of 8-10X daily when I'm sick, and drinking herbal tea has also become a pasttime to help cope with my sinus disease. That being said, I bought this tea out of sheer desperation. I'll try (and have tried) next to anything to give myself some relief while I wait for antibiotics to take effect. The only thing which I find works even close to as well as Afrin is to megadose on Psuedoephedrine (240 1-2 times per day), which is something that is also unsustainable. So, keep in mind that the severity of my sinus condition is drastic. What I found with this tea is that it seems to help, but I can't tell whether or not it works any better than domestic teas that tout similar claims (Yogi's Breathe Deep and Cold Buster, Celestial Sleepytime Sinus Soother, and other respiratory-aiding herbal formulations). I've brewed it double-strong to try and gain the greatest effect, and again, it seems to work modestly but nothing amazing. The taste is a little bitter, but I suppose that's a fairly reasonable indicator it has beneficial compounds in it. All in all, I am likely to stick with the less exotic teas that I can buy at the grocery store. As an aside, I find Celestial's Sweet and Spicy herbal mix to have probably the best mucus thinning effect out of all the teas I've tried, though it's not at all marketed as something for this purpose. If you read everything they put in it, though, it makes sense that it would help.",neutral
"Buffalo Bills Premium SnacksI realize that taste is an individual thing, but I thought I'd share my thoughts on these products.First, customer service is excellent.  I've always gotten exactly what I ordered in a very timely manner.So far I've ordered the following products:1) Buffalo Bills 2.1lbs Mild Short Shots2) Buffalo Bills 2.1lbs Hot Short ShotsThe first two short shots are very similar to Slim Jim's, just not individually wrapped, I just put them in a zip lock bag and find them very convenient to munch on( about a quarter pound per bag.3) Buffalo Bills 1.2lb Extra SmokeysThese are very smokey, but a little too dry for my taste.4) Buffalo Bills 16oz Premium Hickory Beef Jerky Pieces (random sizeTaste great if you are a jerky lover.5) Buffalo Bills 2.1lb Pepperoni  Short ShotsProbably the closest to Slim Jim's of all the short shots6) Buffalo Bills 2.1lbs Honey StrungO.K. taste.  My wife hates the smell.  My Brother doesn't care much for them either.All- in- all, I highly recommend these products (in the order listed) and this company.Gunner  January, 2010",neutral
"Buffalo Bills Premium SnacksI realize that taste is an individual thing, but I thought I'd share my thoughts on these products.First, customer service is excellent.  I've always gotten exactly what I ordered in a very timely manner.So far I've ordered the following products:1) Buffalo Bills 2.1lbs Mild Short Shots2) Buffalo Bills 2.1lbs Hot Short ShotsThe first two short shots are very similar to Slim Jim's, just not individually wrapped, I just put them in a zip lock bag and find them very convenient to munch on( about a quarter pound per bag.3) Buffalo Bills 1.2lb Extra SmokeysThese are very smokey, but a little too dry for my taste.4) Buffalo Bills 16oz Premium Hickory Beef Jerky Pieces (random size)Taste great if you are a jerky lover.5) Buffalo Bills 2.1lb Pepperoni  Short ShotsProbably the closest to Slim Jim's of all the short shots6) Big Buffalo Ole SmokiesFatter, crisp not as crunchy as short shots, individually wrapped.7) Buffalo Bills 2.1lbs Honey StrungO.K. taste.  My wife hates the smell.  My Brother doesn't care much for them either.All- in- all, I highly recommend these products (in the order listed) and this company.Gunner  January, 2010",positive
"I like this product very much. The Honey flavor makes them taste very good and they are bigger and thicker than most others I've seen. The saddlebag package is ingenious. why open and expose to the air all 100 when you only have to open half at a time. leave one half (50) completely sealed. One package of 100 thick beef sticks can sustain someone for a very long time. Use for emergency shelters,mountain climbing ,backpacking, camping, hiking, survival training, or any survival situation.theres plenty (100), so you could sustain yourself a long time if lost.Just these very light storable beefsticks and a jar of peanut butter unopened and a large jug of water in a vehicle could sustain life for a very long time at a minimum of space and weight.They appear kind of home made, unlike any beef sticks I have seen in stores before. My dogs like them also.I break off 1/2""pieces whenever they need a treat. I see nothing in the ingredients that suggest dogs can't eat them.However I want each person to evaluate this on their own not just because I say so. My 5 dogs have had pieces of them now and then and love them and havent shown any signs of being sick or having less energy. I recommend them.",positive
"Is that these are 60 calories per serving, however, in all honesty, I didn't make it through a full serving.I was excited about these, they looked like a ""grown up graham cracker"".First problem was the smell. They smelled like melted plastic, and something else I'd hesitate to even guess what it is, but it's bad. I bravely pulled out one small crisp, hoping that maybe it was the packaging that had the ... aroma. It was not. The crisp itself smells horrific.I figured there was no way it could taste as bad as it smelled.Second problem is that I was very, very wrong about that. They have a funky, chemical taste that just defies description. The aftertaste is sort of like a skunky/chewing on a plastic pen cap that went thru the wash/wet cardboard kinda taste. Seriously, it was awful.I tasted these about 45 minutes ago, and after drinking an entire bottle of water AND brushing my teeth, I CAN STILL TASTE IT.I'm glad these were an add-on, but they are still absolutely terrible. Their only redeeming quality is that they are cute. Not one single member of my family will actually eat them though, so this was definitely a waste of 3$. Had I known they would be this awful, I'd have just got a second bag of Hi I'm Skinny Sticks, Sweet Onion Multigrain, 7-Ounce.Only 30 cent more than these, but MILES better in taste.",negative
"First off, there is a difference when you drink something out of box versus glass. A big difference.I was strolling in my local health food store and saw that this product was being packaged in a bottle. I snatched that sucker off the shelf faster than you could blink.I had tried this brand visiting a bigger city over a year ago. Only to find out when I got home that they didn't sell the canned version at my store. I was so bummed but not up for ordering cases of this stuff online.I have tried the other brands. This is by far the best. It could be because it's in a glass. I'm not a high end taste tester but I just know there is a big difference. And this stuff is like wine...best served when chilled. So being in a glass bottle makes all the difference in the world. Guess you could make that analogy of boxed wined versus bottled. I'll always take bottle over boxed even if the box is more bang for your buck. I'm a foodie. I love savoring food and beverage.A lot of people are mentioning it's over priced. Compared to what? And if you notice it's not Amazon selling it, it's a distributor using Amazon as a portal to advertise and sell it. The free shipping is really put into the cost of the price of a case. They could reduce the price but then it would probably say $10-$15.00 for shipping. It really would not make a difference.But I'm happy it's at my local health food store. I'm not ready to buy this by the case. Woohoo. Thanks, Taste Nirvana. This really is ""Happiness in a bottle."" Go get your own. I'm not sharing ;)",positive
"This brand is a little hard to find in stores as i don't think it's carried by any of the major supermarket chains. I discovered it at Au Bon Pain and noticed that unlike other brands I've tried, this one is not from concentrate and has nothing added, it's just pure unadultered coconut water, so the quality can't get much better. The other thing i really like about it is that it's a glass container rather than paper or plastic, so the taste is not compromised. These things alone are worth 5 stars to me but there are a couple things I would suggest to make it even better. First, this isn't really pulp the way you would think of it from you experience with fruit juices where there's pulverized, very small, drinkable pieces floating in the liquid; these are chunks of diced coconut that you have to chew up while drinking. To me, this would be fine if they were all the soft flesh you'd expect from a young cocunut but many of the pieces are harder which is unpleasant in a drink. Second, 9.5 ounces doesn't go a long way, I'd like to see it bumped up to at least a 12oz, I'd then feel like I'm getting an adequate amount for my money and it would last longer and quench better.",positive
"As far as taste goes, this is the best coconut water I've tasted. I have not tried all the other brands, so I am only comparing this to coconut water ordered at restaurants (which I think is usually sweetened, so it really isn't a fair comparison), Vitacoco, and Amy and Brian's. Vitacoco uses Brazilian coconuts while Taste Nirvana and Amy and Brian's use Thai coconuts. It seems like Taste Nirvana and Amy and Brian's are naturally sweeter than Vitacoco, with Taste Nirvana being the sweetest. This is a good sweet though, since all of these three brands have no sugars added. While I've liked all the coconut water I've tasted, Vitacoco can have a slightly more salty and less sweet taste, while Taste Nirvana has an amazing taste with just the right amount of sweetness. I liked the pulp as well, although some of the pieces seem to be from more mature coconuts rather than the young almost gelatin pulps I'm used to at some restaurants.The only reason I took a star off is due to the price. These 9.5 oz bottles are not the most economical way to buy Taste Nirvana. In fact, at the current price this costs as much as I paid at the coffee shop for individual bottles. For the best bargain on this brand, buy Taste Nirvana Real Coconut Water With Pulp, 16.2-Ounce (Pack of 12).I wanted to try this brand because a lot of people say Taste Nirvana or Amy and Brian's taste the best, and I'd have to give my vote to Taste Nirvana. Hopefully some day I will taste a fresh coconut and maybe that will get my vote, but if you're like me and don't have any coconut trees nearby, try this out. Enjoy!",positive
"We LOVE Erin Baker's Breakfast Cookies.That said, the small mini's are the first time that we have had a problem (PROBLEM) with about 1/3 of them being moldy or having mold on them.Storage has not been an issue.  When we got them (within 1/2 an hour), they were placed into the freezer until use.  As we use the cookies we take them from the freezer to the microwave (for a quick warm-up).  However, still I am fearful each time I rip into a small package, that I will find mold either on the top or sides of the cookie.This is, obviously, not conducive to enjoyment while eating them.We have NEVER had this problem with any of the the big cookie variety.**UPDATE:**  02/15/12  - Today I opened my door to find a box sent to me from Erin Baker's... and it had 2 boxes of fresh double chocolate chunk minis (the exact amount that I had found to be moldy in my original order).  AMAZING company.  Check out the comments attached to my review to see how this all came about.  TOP MARKS to this company.  Not only fabulous breakfast cookies, but amazing customer service (which THEY volunteered - I did NOT ask for!!!)",positive
"I love gummy bears. Love. I also love to eat healthy, and for me that means avoiding corn syrup whenever possible. I was sent these gummy bears by accident when I ordered the sour gummy bears (also by Surf Sweets) and I am glad I was, as these are absolutely delicious. They have the same texture as regular gummy bears, though if you let them warm up a little bit or get an off batch they may be a little bit chewier.  Some find them a little bit sweeter than regular gummy bears, but I think that is due to the lack of corn syrup. I don't really notice any difference. Note that these do still contain gelatin, so vegans should NOT eat this (I think that their jelly beans and the gummy worms are safe for vegans). The natural fruit juice flavors are delicious, and the fact that you get your vitamin C as well is just an added bonus. I would definitely recommend these, though I suggest you get these small bags over the large ones as otherwise you might find yourself eating the whole thing in one go!One last caveat - if you are on a budget I suggest you go with the Surf Sweets Sour Gummy Bears (also available on Amazon) as they are ten dollars cheaper. I'm still unsure of the reason for the price difference, but if you're on a budget the other ones are great too!",positive
"I switched to mate from coffee a few years ago. I know it's generally an afternoon drink, but I drink it in the morning like coffee. There were a couple of websites where I bought it regularly. Unfortunately, Dr. Oz saw fit to publicly endorse it as a health tea, and the price went up everywhere, including my regular sellers. So I went looking, and found this on amazon.This is my favorite brand. The Selección Especial is aged two years in special wooden boxes with vents to let smoke in. This is ""elaborada con palo"", meaning that it has stem bits in it, which makes the flavor last longer for more refills. Some will prefer ""sin palo""(without stems), because the stems also add a little bitterness to the mate.I understand that in Argentina, where mate is a common as coffee is here, Rosamonte is generally regarded as one of the best commercially available mate brands.Of this seller in particular, I can say that they were prompt, and that the box came with a couple free samples of flavored mate. A lot of people will prefer the flavored kinds, especially either ""citron"" which is lemon, or ""hierbes de montaña"", which means moutain herbs and tastes like mint.I, however, prefer this for day-to-day consumption. I run plain water through the coffee-maker, fill a large coffee cup about 1/3 full with mate, and just keep topping it up with hot water for a couple hours as I sip it through the bombilla.The main thing that pleased me about this merchant is that the product was considerably less dusty than what I had been getting from my previous suppliers. The difference is probably about handling and storage. The bags are like a bag of sugar, and a lot of rough handling could crush the leaves inside, creating dust. In the mate, dust gets through the holes in the bombilla and coats your tongue, tastes a little bitter, and generally degrades the experience.When it first arrived, I opened a bag and poured it into a big tupperware container that I use to store it. And I immediately noticed that there was very little dust compared to what I had been getting when I ordered this from my old seller.I'm very happy with what I received.",positive
"This slop has the color and consistency of baby diarrhea with whole peas in it. Our cat ate less than half a bowl of this slop and immediately puked all over the carpet!She devours the Felidae Platinum, (which we feed as an occasional alternative to Newman's Own Turkey). She was raised on Felidae dry, so I can say that generally the Canidae Company provides quality products... except for this grain-free slop. You can find the good stuff at: Felidae Canned Cat Food for Senior and Overweight Cats, Platinum Diet Formula (Pack of 12 13 Ounce Cans)Absolutely do not order this slop from Amazon because they will charge you $10.70 for the privilege of returning the 11 cans your cat will not eat. Before you make the same stupid mistake I did, buy a can from your local pet food store and try it out first. Then, when your cat pukes this slop back up, you will only be out $1.59 instead of the $27.94 Amazon nailed me.In my opinion, your cat and you will be much better off with Newman's Own Organic cat food, especially the turkey and chicken. The Newman food literally brought our cat back from the brink of death! After we listened to our former vet and fed her Science Diet K/D, she dropped down to less than 4 pounds in a month. We switched her back to Newman's Own Turkey and within one 24-case of small cans she was back up to her usual weight of 6.2lbs, and has maintained that healthy weight for over 6 months. She also gained increased mobility after we stopped feeding her the K/D. I read somewhere that Science Diet buys veterinary students their books in exchange for their later recommendations of their products. Nice.Just say NO to Science Diet and Felidae Grain Free Formula. Here's the good stuff: Newman's Own Organics Turkey & Vegetable Formula for Cats, 5.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)(Did they really want me to post a video with this review? Would you? Then its unanimous, this review will remain video-free!)",negative
"I adopted my adorable Edmund last year from a shelter. They sent me home with a small bag of Felidae (NOT grain free version) cat and kitten dry formula as he was a kitten at the time.I am very concerned about eating healthy WHOLE foods, so I of course want the best for my kitty as well. I did research and found that cats' digestive systems are not designed to eat any grains/fruits/vegetables directly, and basically the only carbs they are to eat are what is already in their prey's stomachs (ie: if a mouse ate something carby and the cat ate the mouse they would get a little of whatever was in it). So I wanted to make sure the ratio of his food was as close to what's found in nature as possible, without breaking the bank.He already seemed to really like the Felidae Grain-included version, so as soon as my starter bag ran out I immediately switched to the grain free variety and he has ONLY eaten this ever since I got him - he LOVES it!I give him one small scoop of grain free kibble in the morning and then a partial can of this large 13oz Felidae grain free food (we've tried both the turkey/chicken and the salmon grain free canned ones and Edmund prefers the turkey/chicken but will eat anything I give him :-)). I bought some can lids at Petsmart, and they seal air tight on these cans - so fridge storage is clean and easy.He has the absolute SOFTEST, SHINIEST FUR COAT I have ever seen on a cat and he is very healthy and happy - we haven't had a single vet visit since I adopted him (even though he had chronic upper respiratory issues when I got him, they all cleared up). I have to blame at least SOME of all this on the fact he only eats grain free Felidae food (the rest is because I love him so ridiculously much!).I LOVE the FREE SHIPPING on Amazon (I buy a case of canned and a bag of dry (or two of one) at the same time)! I used to buy this elsewhere, and since it's so heavy shipping would often be almost as much as the product!",positive
"I received a whole package of this delicious, tasty, perfectly seasoned mix that contains just the correct variety of snacks (pretzels, crackers, nuts, etc) .  Of course, here in Iraq we look forward to receiving care packages and the awesome snacks they contain.  However, this snack was the ""Cat's Meow"".  It is honestly the best snack mix I have ever tasted and my fellow Marines agree on this also.  Once it was eaten by all, everyone was inquiring where I had received it and I could only say a caring patriot who included it in one of their care box of goodies.  I loved it so much that I ended up on this page because I decided to go online and search for it, and see if I can get multiple packages of this shipped to my unit here in Iraq.  I don't mind paying a few extra bucks for it, to have for me and my fellow Marines to enjoy.  It's just that good that it's worth it!!!  This is a great product and all should try it.  After you do, you won't think that Chex Mix can light even a dim candle next to the UTZ PUB MIX.  Believe me, try it, and you'll want to keep this stocked in your cabinet for everyone in your family and their friends to enjoy.",positive
"This pub mix is really a cut above your average snack to be sure.  I tend to pick up a tub of it at the local Walmart here anytime I venture there.  The flavor of it is really hard to pin down.  It's sorta a salty, garlic/onion/whatever type of blend that truly works deliciously.  I'm a self confessed snack-a-holic that has tried just about everything around, and personally I have not tasted anything that is quite like this blend.  It's really good with your favorite beer, or just by itself and I highly recommend it.  The only down side to this stuff is the price.  Which is not something usually cared about or taken into account with UTZ products, which tend to be very reasonably priced for the most part.  Unfortunately like a lot of things that are really good, this mix is not easily found locally.  I see it only at the local Walmart here in the small 20 oz size that carries a hefty price.  I buy it anyway on occasion for its so good, but make no mistake about it, its not cheap as snack chips go.  And unfortunately I do not recommend buying this mix on Amazon in any size.  It's way too expensive here for any deal currently being offered.  If you wanna try it or like it already, I suggest you search it out locally at your big department stores, (it's never found in supermarkets 'round these parts), spring for the price, and grab an ice cold beer and enjoy...",neutral
"I have tried a few kona coffees from different vendors, and I can say that this one is a very special coffee. I made an order last year and had some issues with one of the two bags I've bought. The coffee lost it's freshness in the 2nd bag and it was very old, dry and tasteless. I was very disappointed by how the same coffee could taste so different in each bag. I wasn't sure what was the problem, cause the 1st bag tasted very pleasant and aromatic. The freshness, texture and delicacy of the coffee took me to nirvana. I was very pleased with the organic taste and smoothness of the coffee. Immediately I knew that this was a very special gourmet coffee.I've tried different regional coffees including, papa new guinea, Kenya AA, Sumatra beans, Jamaican blue mountain ... and others. I have to say that Kona is my favorite by far. The shipping bag comes oxygen free when it's being shipped from the vendor. The air is sucked dry to vacuum seal it. Sometimes they get damaged or punctured during shipping. I guess that's what happened to one of the bags. As you know, coffee and oxygen don't go well together, cause once the coffee is oxidized; it starts losing its freshness and it doesn't taste the way it's supposed to taste.I've made a recent purchase again and I'm very happy with the results. Give this coffee a try before deciding to make a bulk shipment. You have got nothing to lose. Well done Hawaii Roasters. You guys have outdone yourselves.",positive
"I picked up a package during an airport layover and since I won't be back to LAX soon... decided to check Amazon for some more.  The 4 oz package cost 7.99 at the airport, so you do get a small price break by buying them here in triple packs.WOW!  The flavor is amazing.  I don't know if the other reviewer got a bad batch -- or what -- but mine were crunchy walnuts with the smoothest slightly sweet tasting thick dark chocolate coating.  One bite and I was hooked.If you are looking for a sweet treat for your sweetie, look no further.  this should be in every adult Easter basket or Christmas stocking.  I haven't raved about a candy like this since See's dark chocolate covered raspberry cremes!If you like walnuts and dark chocolate, you will absolutely love these.  The taste is so pleasurable it is hard to describe.  I just ordered 6 packages, for me and to use as gifts.  Amazon, you need to start selling these so I can use prime shipping!  (these will fly off the shelf, I promise!)ingredients:  Organic Walnuts, organic ark chocolate coating -- ooh there is some organic chocolate liquour and soy lethicin in there, that's why it's so tasty and smooth.  Contains small amounts of milk, soy wheat and egg and is manufactured in a plant that processes peanuts.  Made in the USA by Tropical Valley Foods.YES, these will melt in your hand or the hot sun, so be forewarned!",positive
"I, just like all the other reviewers love this seasoning. I have been making Cajun Catfish with this seasoning for about 15 years. I have tried other seasonings when this one was not available, but it's just not the same. If you want to try my recipe, it's very easy. I melt butter and brush the catfish fillet with it and generouslycoat the fish with the seasoning. Meanwhile I preheat a cast iron skillet. When the skillet is hot I put in about 2 tbs olive oil and than about 3 tbs of butter and fry the fish to a golden to dark brown on each side About 4-5 minutes and add some more butter if the pan becomes to dry after turning the fish. During this I make a pot of spaghetti, my wife likes angle hair, after the pasta is done, drain it and remove the fish to a platter, turn off the heat under the skillet, add a little more olive oil and butter, scrape up the bits of fish left on the bottom of the skillet and dump the pasta into the skillet and mix it around to soak up the buttery oil, than sprinkle some more seasoning on the pasta and serve with the fish. Everyone love it. To give this dish a little color, you can add a bag of fresh spinach to the pasta water during the last 2 minutes of cooking, or stir in a small can of diced Cajun tomatoes after you put the pasta in the skillet, or use both. Hope you enjoy it if you try it.",positive
"I bought this seasoning because Amazon stopped selling the 12 count Konriko cajun seasoning so this was the one they had in a 12 count.  I bought it thinking it would be similar to the Konriko, BOY WAS I WRONG!!!First of all like another reviewer said some of the ingredients are as follows:  hydrolyzed soy protein, and Partially hydrogenated cottonseed and soy bean oil.  I was completely stumped as to why these two ingredients were necessary in a spice blend mix.  Now I know why with the hydrolyzed soy protein; as the other reviewer stated it's a industry way of adding MSG.  Well why in the world do we need that and what's up with the HYDROGENATED SOY BEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL!!!!  BESIDE IT BEING BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH IT CAUSES THE PRODUCT TO CAKE AND CLUMP.  I steer clear of products with hydrogenated oils in them.  An even though this may not have many trans fat an accumulation over time is what makes this deceptively bad for your health.  When I purchased this last year they did not have the ingredients listed in the description, now it is.  I think that AMAZON as a regular practice should require all food products/company's to list the ingredients of their product to sell on their site.  WHY WAIT UNTIL THE CUSTOMER PURCHASE IT TO FIND OUT???!!!  I don't think this is a customer friendly practice!!!!Not a good buy IMO.  I found my Konriko at another site and will be purchasing it from there; unless AMAZON brings it back at a 12 count offer; otherwise to buy one at $8 and $4.99 s/h is just way over priced and highway robbery!!!!",negative
"We discovered Earth's Best when my oldest started solids years ago.  They had a more limited selection then, but offered more variety than the ""regular"" brands.  For him, we only bought a few jars each trip, those flavors that we couldn't get in another brand.  For our second child, we added a few more.  With the 3rd baby, we started out on the larger brands, but he wouldn't eat them.  Who can blame him!?  They're runny and lacking any flavor.  Not to mention, no matter how good sweet potatoes are, how many jars can you eat?  He gobbles up every jar of Earth's Best without any problems.  When we introduce a new flavor, he's all for it.I agree with other posts that some of the flavors are very runny.  We just add a few tsp. of cereal and problem solved.Earth's Best is more expensive.  I calculated that every 2 weeks of food costs me $15 more than buying the other brands.  However, we decided that since he eats it all (vs. being very picky with other brands) it's a wash.If you want to use Earth's Best for your baby w/out breaking the bank, try these tips:*Visit Earth's Best's website and print off all the coupons they'll allow (usually 3), have family and friends do the same*Buy at Whole Foods.  They have good prices and when you buy a lot, they give you a bulk discount*You can also buy them by the case at Meijers for less than $10.00, cheaper than here!",positive
"According to a lot of reviews on top baby food brands overall, Earth's Best was always voted to be in the Top 5 of all the lists of reviews by Mom Links, Consumer Reports, Livestrong, Baby Health Sites.  Here is a excerpt from one of the sites (I think it was from eHow.com):The Center for Science in the Public Interest evaluated popular brands of baby foods, including Gerbers, Heinz, Earth's Best and Beech-Nut. According to the Center's report, Earth's Best did not use starchy fillers or ""replace real food with water and thickening agents in many of their products for children over six months of age. Such adulterated products are nutritionally inferior to products made with more fruits and vegetables."" Earth's Best uses certified organic products. The brand offers single-ingredient, smooth foods for infants over four months; fruit, vegetable, grain and meat blends for babies over six months; and a variety of chunky soups, dinners and vegetable medleys for children over nine months old. Earth's Best products are sold at supermarkets, natural food stores and big box stores nationwide.Plus, my baby girl loves it.  Yes, it might be a little runnier than the other baby foods, but I just add a little rice with it and that fixes it.",positive
"We only use jarred baby food as emergency food.  I make all my little one's food and freeze it or give it fresh.  Yes, full time working mom but really is it that hard to cook, puree and freeze basic foods like carrots that cost $1.27 for 2 pounds?  I taste all the foods that my baby eats and enjoy the Earth's Best line because they taste real.  It's not food that you could add to a baby shower game and go ""what in the world was that?""  They use quinoa and kamut flours.  It is excellent all around.I believe that the apricot puree that other's talked about in the sweet potato and chicken dinner is there to maintain the color of the food.  I make my own sweet potato and chicken dinner for my little one and it turns brown.  My baby doesn't care about the color of the food but I'm sure maybe a mom would freak out if she saw this color in a baby food jar - knowing how vibrant sweet potatoes are.Half of the jars in my case were popped up.  I wrote amazon and at first they offered me not even the cost of the damaged jars.  I called and they replaced the entire case free of charge.  This had to have happened at the manufacturing plant and didn't occur during shipping but rather was a sealing issue.  I was impressed with the speed and efficiency at which amazon handled this.  Will continue to be a loyal customer because of this.  Customer service goes a long ways!",positive
"Organic foods are probably most important the first couple of years of life. That is when so much brain development is happening that trying to keep as much pesticides as possible away from your child's developing brain and body is a very worthy goal.Fortunately it is a little easier than it is for a grown up. With our more varied foods and time constraints and on the go, etc. Also no matter how worthy a goal, your child has to eat the food. This is an excellent combination of flavors that I was not always able to find at local stores. And with subscribe and save it is cheaper and delivered to my door.The flavors are vegetable turkey which lists the ingredients as Water, organic carrots, organic apples, organic ground turkey, organic whole barley flour.Sweet potato and chicken: Water, organic sweet potatoes, organic apricot puree, mechanically separated organic chicken, organic brown rice flour.Summer vegetable: Water, organic corn, organic zucchini, organic green beans, organic brown rice, organic carrots, organic garbanzo beans, organic canola oil.Rice and Lentil: Water, organic apples, organic carrots, organic brown rice, organic lentils, organic canola oilThere are other Earth Best blends where water is not the number one ingredient. Obviously that somewhat calls into the question the 'value' of this particular Earth's best item. I just found the tomato and carrot one which I have ordered but not received yet.  Also if you put in organic baby food in Amazon search there are some brands with just food in them for example Peter Rabbit organics (have not yet tried it, but might when she is a bit older).Overall though I do recommend this variety pack. Our daughter likes them all and she is getting organic ingredients. And for a decent price, even considering the amount of water in them. The water being first in all 4 is giving me pause as to the overall value and definitely something I will keep in mind as to trying other brands going forward. The ingredient lists are all directly from the Earth Best's website, earthsbest.com,  as I do not have the products in front of my right now.",positive
"As I have with all other Earth's Best jarred baby food, I won't be purchasing these Dinners for my baby because the jar lids contain BPA.  I contacted Earth's Best's consumer relations dept. personally, and the representative read me a prepared statement saying that the epoxy resin that lines Earth's Best baby food jar lids contains ""trace amounts"" of BPA, but it ""doesn't come into direct contact with the food.""  That kind of lukewarm response wasn't enough to put my concerns about BPA to rest ... after all, packaged food is jostled-around so much during shipping that these jars could spend days upside down, with the food resting directly on the jar lids.  So I guess I'll have to pass on these jarred Dinners for now.  (The Earth's Best rep did say that they were doing ""accelerated testing"" of BPA-free alternatives for lining their baby food jars).This is such a shame, because Earth's Best is the only company that makes organic, pre-packaged Stage 2 complete meals (e.g., with meat/protein, veggies & carbs/starch) in PUREE form.  All the other organic baby food manufacturers, such as Plum, Sprout, Ella's Kitchen, etc., only make Stage 3 meals, in chunky form.  Earth's Best does make some baby food in BPA-free squeeze pouches, but that doesn't include its Dinner line.  I was hoping to be able to expose my little-one to a wider variety of flavors and well-balanced meals while still at the puree stage.  But I guess I'll have to wait until she's old enough for Stage 3 chunky meals, or make her baby food myself.  (Virtually impossible for this super-busy and domestically-challenged mom, LOL!)",negative
"Don't let the ""Earth's Best"" name fool you .. as stated in multiple reviews here - CHECK THE INGREDIENTS!  No wonder so many positive reviews here have the same theme, ""My kids will only eat Earth's Best!"" .. Well that's because they are all SWEETENED, which is one of the worst things you can feed to your child regularly.  They WILL develop a sweet tooth QUICKLY, and will start rejecting pure vegetables / other good things because of this.  There is no need to inject applesauce or other sweeteners into other foods.  That's just shameful, and there is only one reason for it - so the child will eat it and only want this brand.Best advice - if you must buy pre-made food, be sure the ingredients are just the main ingredient(s) and (if needed) water.  That's it.  Don't buy a vegetable that has ""applesauce"" or another silly ingredient added just to make the child love it and want that brand because it's sweetened.Shame on Earth's Best as a company.  Kudos to their marketing department for creating a name whereas consumers will automatically be drawn to them because they think it's a great product based solely on the name.",negative
"I found this tea when I explored a local grocery store on the north shore of Oahu on a trip to Hawaii last summer. Every now & then I like to add cream to my tea so the idea of a milk tea wasn't totally bizarre. (How you'd guess I'm American?) I enjoy white, black, flavored & herbal teas but am not a fan of most floral blends.I didn't know what to expect when the package said the ingredients included black tea, non-dairy creamer, rosehip extract & refined sugar. I've never considered putting non-dairy creamer into tea. Would it be a mess I dumped into the mug & stirred to death? Instead, I found all the ingredients in an oversized traditional paper tea bag held in a foil-like moisture proof package.After steeping ~3mins, I was thrilled to discover a light-flavored cup of tea, slightly fruity-scented, with a soothing feel to it and no floral tones to the taste. And no stirring, no clump at the bottom of the cup.A year later I found one of the packages in my luggage & found it just as tasty & easy to prepare as last year. I went online to buy some more & was thrilled to find that Amazon offered the same item & a couple of other flavors by the same company too!",positive
"Earth's Best Baby Food. My favorite brand of baby food by far. Both my son (who is now over 2 years old) and my daughter (now almost one) have used a wide variety of foods from Earth's Best. I am a huge proponent of feeding children primarily organic and/or locally grown foods to promote proper nutrition and growth. But I do not feel that all organic brands are equal. I've tried many varieties (including store brands and others only available through internet purchase) and found that Earth's Best is by far the best for your money.Fruit Variety PackNormally I would say this is a great idea, but I wasn't a fan of this particular variety. My son would have been just fine with it, but unfortunately for us at this point my daughter is allergic to raspberries and mangos. These are both things I think she'll grown out of, but something you may want to consider when purchasing this item. I would suggest trying an individual serving of one from your local store to see if your child has an allergy, but if they don't I would say buy it! Other than that I do think it's a great variety for kids who need some changing up occasionally. Also, the subscription price on this variety is great and can be altered depending on how soon you need it. We ended up running through another subscription we had and were able to have another shipped as soon as we needed it.",positive
"With the Amazon Mom discount, this is cheaper than in stores unless there's a sale.  It regularly goes on sale at Kroger, Publix, and other grocery stores for around 50 cents a jar.  I wish there were other Earth's Best fruit varieties available on Amazon at this price.  No problems with breakage during shipping for me, but I found the packaging annoying.  In general though, I think Earth's Best is a good brand and that the price is fair for what you're getting:  organic, non-GMO baby food delivered to your door step!  As a single mom in a rural community, going to the grocery store with the baby can be such a hassle.Earth's Best is definitely better tasting and smelling than non-organic foods like Gerber.  The textures are good, but I had to stay on 1st foods longer than six months because the textures of almost all 2nd Foods made my son gag.  I had a similar issue graduating from 2nd Foods to 3rd Foods.  Sprout baby food, however, is the best quality I've tried for freshness, aroma, and taste.  It reminds me of pureed fresh produce.  While I've seen it in Winn-Dixie for the same price as Earth's Best, it's much more expensive on Amazon and the selection of flavors is relatively limited both in stores and online.  I'm going to start making my own organic baby food and freezing it, but I'll probably always keep a few jars of Earth's Best to get by in a pinch.",positive
"Coriander is my favorite spice after cumin and I go through loads of it. I put it in practically everything I cook. The only problem is it's so freaking expensive. If you buy it in a grocery store you need to pay 5 bucks for a dinky little container! So I shopped around a bit online until I found this and it's the best deal I could come up with.I mean, two whole pounds of coriander for under 12 bucks!? It sounds too good to be true. However, the price was too low to resist and I figured that even if it was poor quality, I could just use a double or triple amount, because TWO POUNDS.Anyways, the coriander itself comes in two 1-pound metallic bags. So far I've only opened one and the other is chilling in my freezer. The coriander is fragrant and flavorful, even better than I expected. The only danger is that I might overspice as I eagerly throw handfuls of the stuff into everything I make. Why? Because I have TWO POUNDS! If I ever run out I will definitely consider buying this again.The only real con is that there is so much coriander that it might take too long to use and lose flavor over time. I honestly don't think that will be a problem for me considering how much I use, but it might be smart to split the order among multiple people. For this price, you really can't go wrong.",positive
"I've been searching for alternatives for low calorie low sugar drinks.  After tasting many different products, this one is my favorite by a long shot.  I can't believe it has no sugar at all.  The little packets make a nice quantity of the beverage.  Some of the other brands I have tried gave me heartburn or they weren't sweet enough.  This one is perfect.  I tried the cherry flavor also which is good, but not as good as the tropical.  You have to be careful with spilling it because it does tend to stain, but any traditional stain remover did just fine at preventing the stains from setting in to carpet, clothes, and countertops.Ditch the sugary alternatives and you can save hundereds of calories per day just by using this instead.  Cutting calories just became a lot more easy!Edit:  I still use this product multiple times a day.  It's great to have a premixed drink in the fridge that you can go to that tastes great, and you don't have to worry about calorie intake, or getting the kids all hyped up from sugars.  I also took 2 packets on vacation and mixed it on site.  Saved time and money instead of stocking a fridge up when you would just have to throw away the unused portion at the end of the trip.  I just wish they made a orange and maybe a berry flavor as well.",positive
"Something is Very Wrong! The product is excellent.  I have been buying it for several years, first at Whole Foods, and then when they dropped the product, I have been purchasing it online.  In fact, I purchased it in its original larger size jar.  When the size was decreased to 8.82 OZ,  the selling price remained the same at Whole Foods.  I also purchased ALL flavors as this product is really delicious.The price has been going up CONSIDERABLY. I purchase 36 jars per order to save on shipping. With each order there is always another price increase.My recent order of September 2012 for 36 jars was apparently packed at the warehouse and sent to the store. The store did not repack it. Each box of six was sealed with warehouse tape identifying the item. It stated the name of the store it was shipped to as well as the flavor. The following information shocked me, and I quote:RIGONI FRUIT SPRD 8.82 OZ Pack 6 Retail 5.99Did you note the price? Retail 5.99!!!! It did not state wholesale, it said RETAIL PRICE. No one sells it for 5.99, yet the warehouse stipulates that is the retail price. Am I missing something here?  How many hundreds of dollars have I wasted???  I guess it is a matter of what the market will bear.....OUTRAGEOUS!  Of course there is the additional shipping chg.  On principal alone I will give up on this product. The GREED is beyond comprehension.I gave the product a low rating, even though the product is excellent because it is incredibly OVERPRICED.",negative
"Olives are yummy and a good diet snack, but I just can't quite give this 5 stars. Why?Because first of all, the flavor is occasionally too overly strong with some of the packs I've picked up. I love the taste of chili powder mixed with olives, but sometimes the flavor just isn't as consistent from pack to pack. I'm fine with some changes in taste, but some packs have it packed on while others have been fairly weak. This isn't enough to keep me away from this flavor, but it can be aggravating.The only other issue I have is that I wish that this was resealable. I don't often eat all of these in one sitting and I don't really like having to bring a second bag with me in order to seal up the portion I don't eat. It would be nice if the bag was resealable via a ziplock top or a small piece of adhesive fixed to the bag. I didn't deduct a star for this, but it's something I'd like to see.Otherwise this is a great product. The olives are always freshly kept in the bag and are of a good size. There's no puny little olives here, which I like because it's easy to get full when I eat these as a snack.",positive
"My Dad has been a Yuban fan for as long as I can remember. The stronger the better! When you break the spoons stirring it, it's just right! He even goes so far as to plan his shopping and the stops on the trips that he takes, at stores that serve Yuban coffee. Why, I don't know, I'm a sweet-tea-ice-no-lemon guy so I have no opinion on coffee, Yuban or not, one way or another. I can say that it smells good brewing but then so does Play-Doh and some of the old magic markers. I'm just trying to report about what I've been exposed to.Here I buy the packs of 12, every 6 months for him and give them to him at Christmas and Father's day. They stay fresh and save the public from being exposed to the mad, half-clothed emergency trips to the store that my 70 year Widower father makes to score the base component for his and the ""house guest of the moment's"" (see *1 below) daily ritual sunrise aperitifs. We've asked about his dedication to Yuban coffee to which he replies, ""it's perfect black, but better with something in it!"" He is apparently referring to its flavor when mixed with any of the typical 'southern flavorings' (taxed and untaxed, regulated and unregulated) that he occasionally adds to his morning brew. He is definitely one satisfied customer and it makes my life easier (one less present to find each occasion) so take his actions and my word for it!(*1)...If she only comes over for breakfast it sure seems like a long way to drive, and please, tell me again, why does she bring so many clothes? No sir, I did not know that, do tell. When exactly did the CDC recommend showering before breakfast?",positive
"I first tasted yuban while visiting my brother 20 years ago. he offered me a cup of coffee one morning, and I really liked it. It had a taste that was way different than I was used to. I asked him what it was and he said yuban and to my suprise, it also was decaf. I have never liked decaf, but this was better than any coffee I had ever tasted. We were all in Yuma for the winter. when we got home, we started drinking yuban decaf. I have since switched back to regular yuban, but my wife still uses decaf. we were drinking maxwell house at the time. Found out later that yuban is part of maxwell house. Yuban costs about a penny a pot more that I am more than ready to pay for the better taste. maxwell house is great coffee, and my 2nd choice. we carry our own coffee and coffee makers with us when we travle. We live in S W missouri and can only find yuban regular here, so we order it from amazon, and have had good luck dealing with them. We have had several friends switch to yuban after tasting ours.",positive
"Hubby and I both have teeth that can't handle anything too seedy or hard. I also lost 81 lbs (so far) doing a lower carb diet (not LOW, but LOWER). I pretty much skip bread these days--and cereal, etc--but I don't mind using up some of my starch/carb calories on these. So versatile. To dip. To make cracker sandwiches. To use breakfast type spreads on (when a craving for bagels/toast hits). I love them with hummus, with cheese, cracked over soup, topped with egg salad, with neufchatel and sugar-free preserves (I use Nature's Hollow). They are so nice to have with my breakfast omelettes.Even my super picky hubby likes them. We both adore the texture. Oh, man. How perfect. The lightness that preserves a nice, gentle crispness.Wasa, please don't ever stop making these.I like this one and the mild rye. Both are now staples here. Satisfy my bread needs without a ton of carbs. And since I restrict myself to 1200 calories, two of these do little damage to my eating plan at 20 calories each. I also like to watch my sodium (middle-aged and almost off blood pressure meds), and these don't pack on the salt.Thumbs up!Now, if they could make one that's like an everything bagel--an everything crispbread light and crispy version with the onion/garlic/sesame seed/poppyseed. How cool would that be? (Or maybe they already have, dunno.)Update: I don't eat gluten anymore, so I don't buy this product these days. For those who don't care about grains/gluten, I can still recommend it based on texture/taste/calories. But not for me as I'm trying to stay gluten-free. Be well...",positive
"It's hard to put a *star rating on this.  I like the crackers a whole lot and think they are super.  They are hard to find in our local stores and I use Amazon a lot for good pricing and hard to locate items.  However, this purchase experience was a little disappointing.  The crackers came quickly and in great shape...no breakage and the price was fine.  But, when I opened the first box, I found they had weevils...not a huge infestation but still...once weevils get a foothold, it's all over but the shouting.  I suspect that these boxes have been stored in a southern location as we don't have weevils up here in the north.  Usually they come up in flour and flour products that originate down south.  I found them in southern biscuit flour that I bought at one of the discount grocery stores.  I pop the product in the freezer to kill the weevils and their eggs and then sieve them out...gross, but you can't save money if you toss everything that doesn't meet your approval.  Anyway, can't sieve crackers but I'm still tossing them into the freezer for good measure.  Don't want them to spread to any of my other pantry items.  This review is just a heads up to anyone buying these on Amazon.  Inspect them carefully, pop them in the freezer if in doubt, and enjoy.  The crackers get a 5-star rating; the purchase on Amazon gets a 3 star for warehouse storage.",neutral
"This was my first experience of a bad Darjeeling - before, I hadn't known there was such a thing. The first brew yielded a dark rust color tinged with olive-green. The bottom of the cup was invisible. The taste was sharp and astringent. Thinking I'd brewed too long or too strong, I set the first cup aside and tried again. And then again. A light brew of 3 minutes improved the clarity; however, nothing I have tried since has removed a level of astringency and a furred taste that I associate with lesser teas. The wet leaves are the typical size, light brown but unexpectedly interspersed with limp green squares.  The aroma of dry tea in the bag reminds me of old hay - neither moldy nor spoiled, just old. In contrast, the Davidson's Keemun Conjou which arrived in the same shipment smells and tastes like delicious Keemun Conjou and nothing else.Given the price, I knew I was gamboling and consider this a lost bet. I have given the product two stars instead of one, because I haven't thrown it out (yet). I keep a supply of Lipton's bulk tea for emergencies such as long periods of unemployment, and I don't really need more emergency tea. Perhaps it will work for iced tea.By no means am I an expert, but I do value tea, and so I hope this opinion helps other buyers who are trying to decide between two Darjeelings. Davidson's ships quickly with value pricing, and so I am not giving up on the merchant. Just on this particular Darjeeling.",negative
"It's been a month or so since I read the other reviews but if I remember, some found them to be a bit messy to eat. I haven't had any problems, even when keeping a box on top of the fridge where it tends to get a little warm,, but the piece of plastic coated cardboard that covers the peanut side peeled off cleanly without any peanut butter sticking to it and I had no problems eating the peanut butter coated thin.  Would not recommend taking with you in your purse on a hot day as a snack however as I suspect they would get gooey if at higher than normal temperatures.  I just signed up for 1 month subscription so I won't run out...I did run out the first time and I missed them so now I'll have enough to last a month.  When I bought the first order, I couldn't find them in local stores but haven't looked lately since I'm using Amazon's subscription program.  Note that a single packet serving is not much food.  But I'm trying to control sugar intake and I have not found myself eating more than one at a time.  Maybe because the foil packet isn't the easiest to get off (not a problem) and it's not like caramel corn or Oreos where I can keep eating so many that I don't realize it until the package is empty.  I would recommend.",positive
"I've tried a number of high-quality canned cat foods to supplement the dry food my cats always have available to them, and these appear to be the best as judged by me and the cats.  For one thing, these actually look like fish.  You open the can, and there are large pieces of actual fish in the can, instead of the weird, mystery paste.  It pretty much smells like you've opened a can of real fish, too (not in a bad way, though I don't share my cats' love of sardines.)One of my two cats is a picky eater when it comes to canned food.  I picked up a can of each of the varieties from the local pet store when I wanted to try switching to Tiki Cat, and learned that the picky one will only eat the varieties that include sardines.  There are a few different sardine varieties, so at least it forces her to have some variety in her diet in case they stop producing one of them.The picky one has always been very excited about getting her daily quota of canned food, but the other cat seems way more excited about dinner time since we switched to Tiki Cat, so I take that as her endorsement of this positive review.",positive
"I am a professional chef and specialize mostly in pastry, cakes, and desserts. It plays hell with my diabetes but I just love creating some delicious dessert for friends when we have small gatherings.I usually buy vanilla beans in Tijuana, Mexico because I can get good quality at a decent price. By that I mean the beans tend to be supple, shiny, and aromatic. By ""decent price"" I mean it usually costs me around $1.50 to $2.00 per piece.When I saw this half-pound package at such a low price I was skeptical but I figured the $25 would not be a big risk and if they were bad I can always return them. I ordered on Jan 11 and got them Jan 13. Free two-day shipping being another great feature of my Amazon Prime membership which I now believe is an excellent value.The beans are very high quality. They are ""Gourmet Bourbon"" which means about 30% moisture (a good thing) and they are shiny and nicely oily (you want the oily surface as that is one part where a lot of flavor is located. The other part is in the seeds and that is the reason the bean is split and the seeds scrapped when used).  These beans are very fresh as shown by their flexibility (as beans grow old they dry out and get brittle- still usable but not as good).  They come sealed in a vacuum bag and that is inside a zip bag. Even through the double packaging the scent is very noticeable and complex.This is a large quantity of beans. If you are not going to use them rapidly I recommend separating into two or three bean lots and vacuum packing those. For optimal shelf-life I keep mine in a wine refrigerator (it gets cool but not cold) where I keep my 20 or 30 pounds of various chocolates.This is an excellent deal on good quality. I just can't figure out how they manage to make a buck on this one!",positive
"Vanilla beans have many uses: you can make vanilla sugar, creme brulee, and many other desserts. You can also make vanilla extract. And if you buy these beans, you can do it all at a fraction of the supermarket price.Yesterday I priced two vanilla beans in a spice bottle at the supermarket. They cost almost $6. This half pound package of beans that comes in a vacuum pack contains at least 50 beans and cost only $25. I am not quite sure what I will do with all of these, but we did make some bottles of vanilla extract for our favorite cooks for Xmas, and I have vanilla sugar in my cupboard now. The fragrance of these beans is marvelous, but I have resealed the package so the beans won't dry out. I may even put a few beans on the counter to make it smell like I have been cooking!A recipe:1 cheap fifth of vodka10-12 beans, sliced the long way.Remove a cook's share from the vodka bottle and replace with the beans. close the bottle. Let sit for at least a month in a cool dark cupboard.Decant some of the vanilla into a smaller bottle when you need a refill. Put another sliced bean in there, and top off the large bottle with more vodka. Use the smaller bottle for your cooking. Make lots of cookies!You can keep this up for about a year.",positive
"This product had pretty good reviews so I thought it would be safe to buy 4 packages, so I did. Boy am I full of regret now. I'm stuck with 4 packs of these beans and I can't return any them. The moment I opened the bag, I should've known. It had a stale sour smell to them. But the optimistic side of me said, these beans look fresh and plump, maybe it won't smell like that once I scrape the seeds out. I was wrong. I made two test batches to see if it was the salt I was using to make my vanilla salt but they both have that weird sour, rancid smell. I've made vanilla salt before so I know what it's supposed to smell and taste like. Unfortunately, even after a few days, this smell isn't going away. I was really looking forward to making jars of vanilla salt to give out as cheap gifts. But now I need to go buy more vanilla beans to replace these which is going to end up costing me. I'm so disappointed. I haven't cooked with these seeds so I don't know if the taste and smell transforms with heat or with any other mixed in ingredient. I know for sure though that if you're looking to make vanilla extract, vanilla sugar or vanilla salt, I HIGHLY discourage you from buying this product.",negative
"Harney & Sons' Dragon Pearl Jasmine tea is one of the cleanest and most delicate of commercially-available teas I've encountered.My first experience with it was at the Williamsburg Lodge, in Virginia, where it was served over the 3 days of an annual convention I attend there.  While a shame to have to sip it standing up or moving between speaker sessions, I had a remarkable sense of being elevated above the rush around me.  The bouquet is evocative and tended to linger in the air yet was in no way overpowering... more like a stroll through a jasmine-studded garden.  Upon tasting, the first impression seems to register near the tip of the tongue, as if sweet, and as the flavor develops in the mouth there is a recognition that it is, in fact, tea but without insistent tannic or other strong overtones.  A fine impression remains when the cup is set down and the intake of breath recharges the sensation.There is no settling of heavy flavors-- a cup is as fine and pleasurable from first sip to last.  I also have found that this tea maintains its character despite the array of waters I have used to make it.  Some brews become distinctly unpleasant when the leaves are introduced to certain mineral-rich well water or treated city water.  The best experience no doubt is when using filtered water, but it is not requisite to enjoying Jasmine Pearl.As a wake-me-up tea on a work morning, I would likely choose a more robust leaf.  However, for a proper moment of relaxation-- or an attempt to induce one in the midst of chaos!-- I hope to never run out of this tea.",positive
"Flavor 5 STARS:  First time I used the oil I poured some in a saute pan to scramble some eggs. It ended up being an earthy mushroom like flavor. I loved it.  I pour it on my dogs food occasionally and they love it.  I wanted to buy this originally because I watched the Dr. OZ tv show and he recommended ingesting a little every day for its anti-inflammatory properties.  I gave some oil to my Aunt who has an auto-immune disease and she likes the oil as well. I would definitely buy this product again.Ding for metal alloy container: It is cheap metal and though it was packaged well by Amazon.com the containers probably got dented in Amazon's warehouse because it didn't seem like the packaging should have caused the dents.  The way it was packaged if there was any damage it would probably only be dents to the containers so I would say ""expect"" dents with any shipment of oils if this company uses the same cheaper kind of metal alloy for their containers.  Dents do not make the product taste worse so I do not worry about the taste.  I will return it if the containers leak but that would not stop me from ordering again.  However, the odds of leaking happening probably statistically is not ""often"" if you receive shipments regularly.",positive
"La Tourangelle Roasted Walnut Oil, 16.9-Ounce Cans (Pack of 3)I had already ordered this and had two left in my refrigerator, having given one to my brother.  He shared it with mutual friends, who loved it too, so I ordered another package for Christmas gifts to those who had fallen in love with it after tasting his sharing.  I then used it (1 C.) in my peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe (see review of Skippy Natural Creamy PB).  This arrived today and I have to cheer!Thank you SO much!  This product was securely and SNUGGLY packaged in the perfect sized box so it did not slide about or damage itself!  THANK YOU SO MUCH AMZ for giving due attention to appropriate and PROPER packaging to these three cans of walnut oil!  PERFECT! (YAY!)It is lovely and so yummy that I also ordered a set of the Pecan oil too.La Tourangelle Roasted Pecan Oil, 8.45-Ounce TinAnd, remember to check out the others - pistachio, hazelnut, pumpkin, almond, etc.This is a great answer for those of us with non-nut food allergies (Dairy, Soy, Gluten, Lime, Mint, Grapes) that allow us to use these oils to give some enchantment to our cooking and baking.  I subbed it for the peanut oil in my PB cookies and it added a nice note to them.  Like Christmas!  YUMM!Remember, (like so many other helpful reviewers advise) to keep it in the refrig!",positive
"I subscribe to these now & switch around to the different flavors sometimes. High in fiber and trace minerals, I mostly eat these with diffeent flavors of sardines (kippers), tuna, and anything else that would go good with any other crackers. This is part of my change to a healthier diet, that I started about 6 years ago, now at age fifty. My blood pressure & cholesteral are the best they have ever been. My dentist has even stated my gums are looking healthier (no more bleeding gums) a first for me. On line with the teeth issue, these probably are to hard for those with loose or weak teeth. But if you want a decently tasty cracker, to replace bad snacking habits, their probably isn't anything better. I first came across these at Jason's Deli, so I googled them and read reviews as you are doing now.If you are not sure if you will like them try getting them at your local deli. They usually have a couple of flavors and are the smaller cracker not flatbread, but taste the same. Also over the years I have modified what I eat, first I started as a lo-carber, mostly eating my favorite meats etc., but my triglicerides were always high, so I started adding sardines & more nuts & fruits, skipping more often some of my favorites like fried chicken. But have found excellent & flavorful alternatives, dark chocolate Almonds, some Sara Lee breads, lo-carb brands of tortillas.I still fall off once in a while & eat out often, but always get back on course. I feel better and healthier & actually enjoy & look forward to eating all the varieties of foods I've painstakingly researched over the years. Which I keep on hand, so as not to eat bad too often.",positive
"Perhaps some of you are like I was... wanting to take advantage of the health benefits of oatmeal, but uncertain how to prepare it so that you and your family will actually eat it. After experimenting a bit, and reading lots of recipes, I've come up with a simple, yet tasty way to prepare McCANN's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal. Give it a try, and you may decide that oatmeal can be a healthy and delicious addition to your breakfast menu.Recipe:- Start by bringing 3 cups of water to a boil (about 3 minutes in the microwave).- In a medium saucepot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter then add 1 cup of oats. Toast the oats on medium heat for about 3 minutes.- Add the boiling water to the toasted oats and simmer for 25 minutes. Don't stir. It should get to a soft bubbling simmer.If it boils to hard, you stove is set too hot, so turn it down or it will burn.- Add 1 cup of milk (or can do with a mix of milk and buttermilk).- Cook an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Makes 4-5 good size servings with excellent texture and consistency. It thickens once it sits a little bit. You can increase or decrease the milk to adjust the consistency as desired. You can also save it for up to a week in the refrigerator without much difference in taste. Just store in small sealed bowls. Each can of McCANNs oatmeal makes about 16-20 servings.Everyone likes to top and sweeten their oatmeal differently (sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, raisins, etc.). Only add the toppings when you're ready to eat it, not before storing in the refrigerator. For my serving, I like to add 2 tsp of brown sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, about 1/2 tbsp of butter, and then top with chopped pecans. Very tasty. Hope you enjoy!Please be kind enough to indicate if reviews are helpful.",positive
"I ordered a flat of food (they were on sale) that contained Chicken Apple Compote Dinner. It contained 3 of this variety and he liked the first one but the others, although properly sealed, were solid and moldy and stinky.One of the Turkey dinners in the flat was also improperly sealed; the lid popped. We were lucky because I just happened to check that one. Now I'm so paranoid that I check all of them several times. I called Earth's Best and they assured me that they haven't had this problem before and that I shouldn't worry about it. I'm so suprised that this got passed QA/QC inspection at a baby food manufacturer. Why would a company take the risk of bad publicity when baby food manufacturers rely so much on a reputation of safety?!We also recently opened 5 other jars in this flat after my son refused to eat them and realized that they were rotten.  3 of them were completely solid and domed at the top!  We poked a toothpick down to the bottom of the jar and it was dry throughout.  Shortly after eating his last dinner of this box, my son started vomiting and refused to eat.  We have contacted the USDA about this.  If this happens to you, please same your jars so you can give them the information they need.  It may prevent other babies from getting sick.I'll never buy anything from Earth's Best again!",negative
"When I saw some of the Earth's Best jars offered as a Gold Box deal, I remembered that I needed to offer a caveat to other parents.  My children have previously enjoyed many Earth's Best flavors, which in general taste quite good, so in February when there was a promotional offer through Amazon, we ordered two 12-packs. When they arrived, one of the 12-packs seemed ok, but the other 12-pack contained several broken jars and was leaking. It smelled and looked like there might be mold under the plastic that surrounded the second 12-pack.  I noticed that the shipping box holding the two 12-packs had air-filled padding on only the top side of the box, which meant that there was no padding protecting the bottom side.  I don't know whether some of the jars had broken at the warehouse or during delivery, but either way, I was afraid to use the unbroken jars too, because what if the seals had broken or what if there were small pieces of broken glass inside the intact jars too?For more durable items, I still order from Amazon, but I canceled my subscription of the Earth's Best jars and from now on will buy jars at a physical store where I can check them first.",negative
"I wondered why my 10-month olds liked this one so much when the other reviews weren't so promising.  Then I noted that it has twice the calories as the green bean casserole and sweet ingredients that are proven winners with my kids.Here's the ingredient list: Water, Organic Carrots, Organic Mango Puree, Organic Finely Ground Chicken, Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Organic Yellow Split Pea Flakes, Calcium Carbonate.Anything that starts with carrots and mango is going to be fairly sweet, and this one is sweet.  The consistency seemed very normal, perhaps because it has plenty of water - that's the first ingredient.  Unlike most Earth Best flavor brands, this one has calcium.  The stated amount is 35% of their daily needs.  I've been informed that the percentage of daily needs met is based on an adult.I recommend this particular one, Chicken Mango Risotto, because I think babies will tend to like it as mine did.These cases are being delivered to my home constantly, different varieties of Earth's Best subscriptions.  On occasion a case will arrive in a mess with one or more broken jars. Over time I figured out it would cost the vendor too much to package these jars well enough to ensure no breakage. Now when a case arrives with one or more broken jars, I report it and can get credited for the broken ones only. Of course it's messy when a jar is broken, but I don't have a store nearby that sells this product except one that lists it at a higher price.",positive
"Let me start by saying my 7 month old son, who is used to my home prepared baby foods LOVES this, as a once in a blue moon convenience meal! I've tried it and it tastes pretty good to me too. Rare in the baby food industry.I am following a weaning guide that I used for my daughter, and it makes you pretty wary of commercial baby foods as babies easily get used to the bland, watery taste and sometimes take a lot of coaxing to go back to home made, healthy meals, resulting in picky toddlers and children. My daughter is now 3 and has never refused a home cooked meal yet, and I attribute that to the hard work I put in in the first year. Another problem with commercial baby foods is that they are usually so padded out with water that nutritional needs aren't fully met during the day and babies can start waking in the night due to genuine hunger.I'd love to ask, who came up with the magical 4oz measurement for all stage 2 baby food jars and packets, though? My son takes more like 6oz of my home prepared meals which are much ""fuller"", so I've had to add a little sweet potato to this to increase the volume. And it does seem really quite runny and padded out with water, so I add a teaspoon or 2 of rice cereal to thicken it up a little. Before long, I'm sure he'll just be on 2 full 4oz jars when I give him this.All that said, I'll reiterate, it is really quite tasty for a commercial baby food, and I have no problem giving it to my son once in a while. I do recommend!",positive
"When I saw some of the Earth's Best jars offered as a Gold Box deal, I remembered that I needed to offer a caveat to other parents.  My children have previously enjoyed many Earth's Best flavors, which in general taste quite good, so in February when there was a promotional offer through Amazon, we ordered two 12-packs of the tender beef spinach. When they arrived, one of the 12-packs seemed ok, but the other 12-pack contained several broken jars and was leaking. It smelled and looked like there might be mold under the plastic that surrounded the second 12-pack.  I noticed that the shipping box holding the two 12-packs had air-filled padding on only the top side of the box, which meant that there was no padding protecting the bottom side.  I don't know whether some of the jars had broken at the warehouse or during delivery, but either way, I was afraid to use the unbroken jars too, because what if the seals had broken or what if there were small pieces of broken glass inside the intact jars too?For more durable items, I still order from Amazon, but I canceled my subscription of the Earth's Best jars and from now on will buy jars at a physical store where I can check them first.",negative
"The first batch I got must have been a bad batch, because it seemed to have a ""burned coffee"" smell, and smelled a bit more like chocolate raspberry or some other flavor rather than pure chocolate. It made me wonder whether Coffee Masters uses the same equipment to make both a chocolate raspberry flavor and the dark chocolate decadence flavor, and if the flavors got mixed during the manufacturing process.Since then, I have ordered it several more times and have been more satisfied with it. There are times, however, when those burned flavor notes creep back in, depending on the bag. I sometimes wonder if Coffee Masters overroasted their beans.I originally bought this coffee instead of the chocolate coffee I used to regularly enjoy but could not find on Amazon, Brothers Gourmet Coffee Chocolate Swirl.  The Coffee Masters Dark Chocolate Decadence bean is darker, oilier, and richer than the Brothers bean.  The Brothers bean coffee is milder, more like Swiss chocolate.I still might prefer the medium-bean Brothers Blend over this coffee, even though it is a medium bean and not a dark bean, as the flavor profile tastes more like real chocolate.UPDATE: I am now actively seeking out coffees that are fair trade or direct trade or advertise ethical practices. Those that ignore the plight of the farmer and show no transparency in the process of the coffee from field to table I do not buy any longer. So this brand is no longer one that I will purchase. Plus they engage in farming activities that are not ecologically sound. I suggest starting with Intelligentsia.",positive
"I have been finding quality food for one of my kitties who has developed an allergy to chicken.  I hesitated on this brand because of the price, but then when I saw how limited my choices were I broke down and ordered a few of the flavors.  I have to say I am very pleased with the quality.  I also ordered some Evo venison and duck as well as the Natural Balance limited ingredients venison with peas and the duck with peas.  Neither of those COMPARE to this brand and my cats testify to that as well as I do.  The texture is so much better and she loves these the most.  I have gotten her the rabbit, duck and venison and she eats them all with more relish that either Evo or Natural Balance.  I do have to say that of those lesser brands, the Natural Balance venison does have a nice texture and not as ""pasty"" as the duck with peas.  Mabel wasn't as crazy about it though, although she did eat it all but not with the same excitement as the Instinct brand.  When you are having a problem with a cat that can not or will not eat something, when you find something she will, it is worth it's weight in gold!  This brand is a keeper.",positive
"Just kind of yeast shopping one day. You're at the store and thinking, man, I really need to get me some new yeast. This sounded intriguing. An Alt strain, clean and rapid fermentation. Tolerant of cold conditions. In short, it is a hard working and industrious yeast that does its job without much fanfare. And it cleans up after itself. Only the Germans would have such a yeast. It's not like the California yeasts that are kind of fruity, or the British yeasts that just leave a mess. It's very German.You could easily pass this off as a lager yeast. I did a very simple wheat / pale malt light ale. 1.032 OG. 1.008 FG. Fermented at about 60-62 give or take. Grain to bottle in a week. I wasn't too concerned with flocculation or haze but that's just me. Cracked on the other day just to get a taste. Extremely clean. You can taste every single grain of the malt. I didn't hop it much. Maybe 15 IBU tops with magnum. Very nice lawnmower or pounding beer.Blow off tube is mandatory. Next project is a 1.062 American wheat. Blew out the airlock. I had 5 gallons in a 6 gallon carboy and it wanted enough space for 10 gallons. Very vigorous.If you want an absolutely crisp, clean yeast that produces very lager like beers and can tolerate temps down to about 55, this is it. Seems to really accentuate malt. Very nice yeast, but I like a little yeast profile so I don't know if I'm in love with it. Just impressed at how clean it is.",positive
"If you look at the vast majority of sugar free gums in the store, you'll see all kinds of nasty chemicals on the ingredients label.  There are a few xylitol sweetened options available online and at health food or vitamin stores.  Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that can safely be consumed by diabetics and purportedly PREVENTS tooth decay and has some other health benefits (research it).  XyliChew is the only brand I've found that I can definitively say is NOT produced in China or sourced from materials produced in China.  XyliChew is produced in Finland.  Given China's contaminated products record the past few years, I would trust a product from Finland over China any day.  The gum itself has a nice peppermint flavor that does not last too long.  That's okay by me, as I generally just chew this gum after a meal for dental health.  It's pretty expensive, but you can get free shipping and a discount through Amazon's ""Subscribe & Save"" program.  XyliChew comes in other flavors, but the last time I checked Peppermint is the only one available through the ""Subscribe & Save"" program.**IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep any products with xylitol away from dogs; it's toxic to them.",positive
"I had a very long day. Got to work early, worked about nine hours, headed for the airport and had to go through a connecting flight and about 5 hours of travel. And when I got home I still had some work to do and needed a boost to get me through it.After hearing a radio ad for this product, I picked up a two-pack and used one of them when I got home.It promised five hours of energy without crashing. I can't attest to the five hours (didn't quite pay attention), but it did last for quite a while and I had no crash effect in the end. I wasn't overly anxious or nervous, but I could think clearly and get the work done that I needed to get done. So it most definately delivers on its promises.The things that I like the most is the fact that there is no sugar. I also appreciate the fact that they use water instead of carbonated water, which is the main reason I don't like the Monsters, Rockstar, Red Bull, etc products (diet versions, of course). It also gives all this energy in 2 ounces instead of having to drink a large soda can worth of drink. The taste wasn't fantastic, but it could have been much worst and only takes a good gulp to get it all down.I've been looking for a product like this to get me going in the mornings and this seems to fit the bill. My only problem with this is that it is a bit on the pricey side. Today I am also trying out one that is similar, called Enduroshot, a 2.2 ounce energy shot that claims all the same benefits that this promises but at a MUCH lower price. I'll do a review on that sometime soon in the future. If I feel just as awake and alert as I do with 5-hour energy, then I will use it instead. Otherwise, Chaser has a new, steady customer.",positive
"Wow, this tastes great, sweet and chocolaty! Like a liquid chocolate bar.Plus it is organic!It does contain high-glycemic cane juice, so I don't drink too much. The original and vanilla flavors are sweetened with low-glycemic rice syrup. They have less sugar. All are organic.I don't know why the ingredients here say canola oil. Neither the Good Karma website nor the label on the box has that ingredient. If I verified that this site is correct, and the Good Karma corporate website and the label on the carton are wrong, I would stop using the product. Perhaps this page has outdated ingredient information.This is the richest most milk-like rice beverage and the label on it does not mention canola oil, which contains up to 2% toxic erucic acid and is found in many rice beverages that are fed to children! Canola oil cannot be used by US FDA regulation in infant food. (One research paper found higher levels of erucic acid in red blood cells of autistic children compared to non-autistic children, and there are many other well established toxic effects of erucic acid in humans and animals. Look in the medical journals.)This product is sold in my neighborhood Ralph's (best price), VC discount, and Whole Foods in Los Angeles.The 365 brand (Whole Foods own brand) is also canola-free. It is much cheaper but watery in comparison. I use it for cooking. Only plain and vanilla flavors, though.West Soy Rice beverage is also canola free. It has a more neutral taste and less body. They have a chocolate flavor.Many people find rice milk better tasting than other milk substitutes. I find it to be much easier to digest than soy and nut products. Soy milk, however, has much more protein. Aside from being hard to digest, I don't eat too much soy because of the anti-nutritional components; so I get my protein elsewhere.",positive
"If you are the kind of guy who really enjoys a huge slab of bacon with your breakfast, not that wimpy kind of stuff they serve at a restaurant, but the kind that hunters grab when they are together, thick, with lots of fat in the middle, you WILL enjoy these! You can almost feel your cholesterol count go up as you bite into them.Now I must admit I am a wimpy, crispy kind of gal, and I like my bacon on the lean side, in fact with my allergies I have to use Morningstar Soy bacon (don't cringe!). So when I bit into these, I realized from the very first bite I was NOT their intended audience.Nope, these are not ""girl food."" They are man food. If you want to carry a bag of these out to serve to your fishing or hunting buds early in the morning, this is the perfect selection for you. However, you might want to consider the David's Signature Beyond Gourmet Jelly Beans Man Mix for a selection, or the milder and tamer David's Signature Beyond Gourmet Jelly Beans Flavor Sampler. Both will give you a variety to try, just in case you don't like bacon as much as you think you do.I am grateful to have received samples of all of these from the company to try, and am basing my review on the samples which they sent. (Oh, I passed the rest of my bacon ones on to my guy buddies).",positive
"This is a very tasty product.  This is my first time trying this, and I am glad I ordered it to see how it tastes.  As a product I'd order it again.One odd thing though that will cause me to lower this rating from 5 stars to 4 is that the listing here says a pound, but on the label 16 ounces is crossed out and 14 ounces is written next to it.  I didn't weigh the container to confirm this, but if it is 14 ounces, then then they need to update their listing to show such.Since I consider shipping to not be part of a product review I won't lower my star rating for this, and consider this to be just a mention of this then but the shipping was SLOW.  I ordered it on June 20th.  A USPS tracking/delivery confirmation number was generated on the 21st to be fair, but it took until July 5th for me to get this.  Even taking into account that there was a major holiday July 4th, that just seems too slow.  Everything was packaged well enough (although without anything like a ""blue ice"" pack to keep it cold for summer shipping...) but just took a long time to get here.  I do suspect the order wasn't truly shipped until the week before the July 4th weekend, despite a tracking number being generated on June 21st.",positive
"Since Folgers discontinued their Hazelnut I have tried atleast 10 different brands.. FINALLY THE BEST....This coffee is the best Hazelnut Whole bean we have found in years. Love the taste, the Smoothness,,,IT IS WONDERFUL..Finally AMAZON found a good one....We put this on REGULAR SHIPMENTS DO NOT WANT TO LOSE THEM... Thrilled with the taste.  THANK YOU AMAZON....Tried so  many my Husband and I love it and will follow them where ever they will go.MJ WoodBecause of Amazon and it's FAST SHIPPING and REGULAR MONTHLY PROGRAM WE WILL BUY MORE GROCERY PRODUCTS FROM THEM.  IT IS EASY, FAST AND CHEAPER THAN THE STORE.Now looking for more products that save us a trip to the store...THANK YOU AMAZON you make it easier for us.I remember years ago when my Grandmother would call the Grocery store give them a list and they delivered it to her home...NOW I HAVE AMAZON to help us in our SENIOR YEARS.....GREAT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS OR BUSY PEOPLE.  RELIABLE, MONEY SAVING and great quality.Only Problem I had was with Chrystal Light i ordered was hard as a rock like it had been in warehouse for years.....MJ WOOD",positive
"I haven't ordered this item YET, so I can't speak to the customer service angle.  However, I have purchased this product at a local specialty food store that sadly no longer carries it and I must say it's one of the five greatest things I have ever put in my mouth.  It's so great I have literally eaten it straight from the jar! If you've never had lingonberries, they are crimson red, roughly the sized of blueberries, and taste a lot like sweetened cranberries, only better.  They don't have the acrid taste that cranberries sometimes have, but I will say that if you dislike cranberries, this may not be your favorite thing.Of all the lingonberry products I've tried - jams and preserves - the Fellix Preserves are my very favorite.  The berries are whole or in halves, the color is true and the fluid part is completely smooth, rich and has a dense texture.  The flavor is strong enough to stand up to the density and full flavor of a biscuit, but it's also great on bagels or english muffins or toast.  And although I haven't tried doing it, I've heard this is a great product to use in baking - this would be great in a berry muffin, or as a complement to game dishes.I highly recommend this!",positive
"All of my family members are fans of fruit jams, jellies, and preserves because they are versatile food products that any person of any age can consume. These food products are also friendly for people with TMJ/jaw problems as well. When I tried Hafi's Cloudberries Preserves from Sweden, I decided to try Felix's Lingonberries Preserves, too. Like the other Amazon reviewer said, if you like the taste of cranberries, then you'll probably like this lingonberries preserve. This lingonberries jam has berries in it and looks beautiful as you spread the preserves on pancakes and soft bread. It's the color red, and kind of reminds me of cranberries, the taste and look of them, especially cranberry dressing and salads during American Thanksgiving meals. Swedish lingonberries are very sweet and tart. My recommendation is to buy both Hafi's Cloudberry Preserves and Felix's Lingonberries Preserves for your household and when you're entertaining guests. Why? - because each person has different tastes, and Swedish cloudberry preserves is more mild with less tartness, and would accomodate the people who wouldn't appreciate the tartness of Swedish lingonberries. If you have both Swedish cloudberry and Swedish lingonberry preserves, then you would cover all your bases in terms of pleasing every family member and guest. When it comes to eating this jam straight from the spoon, personally for me, it is really tart, tangy, and a little strong. While with cloudberry preserves, I could probably eat the whole jar without tasting or sensing a strong tartness. Personally for me, this lingonberries preserves tastes great with vanilla yogurt; it reminds me of Yoplait's fruit in the bottom yogurts. According to Felix, on their jar, they say that these lingonberries ripen during summertime in northern Sweden. The ingredients in these preserves are: wild lingonberries, sugar, and fruit pectin. Felix also suggest putting these preserves on meat. I ordered these jars from the seller on Amazon, and they did a good job wrapping and taping bubble wrap to protect each jar from breaking during transport. Anyways, I highly recommend trying Swedish lingonberries and Swedish cloudberries preserves. Both of these Swedish treats offer different tastes that are yummy and good!",positive
"Welcome to heaven, Judy. What? Yes, you have arrived.What?You are asleep now, thanks to Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea.But I don't remember going to sleep.My point exactly. That's why I call it heaven.But who are you?I am Sleepytime Judy and I am asleep.What welcome relief, knowing there is a pleasant, calming antidote to the stresses of a relentlessly busy mind that sometimes refuses to shut down. Just walk to the kitchen, put the kettle on, pull out a Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime teabag, place in a favorite cup--mine is a slender version of a Blue Willow cup, pour on water at just the boiling point, and wait for the tea to steep.Meanwhile, pick up the box--how many times now--and read the the words.""100% Natural Herb Tea, Caffeine Free.""""a comforting blend of chamomile and spearmint creates a lullaby of tender flavor to soothe your senses...""""...it lets you curl up under a quilt of flavor and quiet the tensions of your world...""'The sweetest way I think of you is when the day is done.' Emily DickinsonIngredients: Chamomile, spearmint, lemon grass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, hawthorn berries, and rosebuds.But before I take my cup back to bed, I look at the last panel of the box. There's papa bear asleep in his cozy chair in front of the fire, Mama is carrying the baby and holding the hand of another, taking them to bed. Through an open door one can see two little bears already asleep in their bed. All in all, a cozy room of happiness and warmth and the promise of sleep.I sip my cup of Sleepytime tea quickly, almost gulping. I have learned that if I sip my usual slow sipping, I will fall asleep only halfway finished. That is how efficacious the tea... really... is.....",positive
"Sleepytime is a popular tea that has been around a long time due to its high quality. The natural flavors and ingredients have made it a required tea for the cupboard of persons interested in healthy eating for the last 30 years! The predominant flavors are of chamomile and spearmint--but the additional ingredients--including rose buds--create a satisfying, complex blend that is very tasty and soothing. Not only is Sleepytime caffeine-free but it contains herbs that are mildly relaxing and healing for the stomach. Drink this lovely tea before bed either with or without honey.Sleepytime contains chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, hawthorne berries and rosebuds. The healing qualities of some the herbs in Sleepytime are listed below, however please note that there is insufficient quantities of each herb to have anything more than a very mild effect. Blackberry leaves, which are soothing to the stomach, contain tannins which provides a tea-like base for the flowery flavors of chamomile and rosebuds. Spearmint is one of the milder mints and is also useful to soothe tummy ache. Chamomile is a wonderful herb that has a relaxing effect; it also can be used to soothe tummy aches, headache, menstrual cramps and is a mild anti-fungal.Celestial Seasonings gets extra points for their packaging: they utilize 100% natural recycled paperboard in their boxes and they don't package each tea bag individually. Instead they use a system of a waxed paper bag inside the box that stays shut when you fold it. It keeps the bags fresh and utilizes less packaging than individually wrapping each bag. The art they use on each box is beautiful as are the quotes and information they put on every surface.Quote from the box:""Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation."" Oscar Wilde.",positive
"The seeds are fresh, the shells are hard and the seeds are JUMBO sized.  The taste is good, but the over-powering amount of salt ruins the experience.  The 'ranch' flavor would be much tastier if the salt used were lessened.  Then again, without the overwhelming amount of salt, David might have to use a bit more of the flavor for which you are actually paying.  By the way, I don't often find items too salty, but this borders on the ridiculous, IMO.  I wholeheartedly endorse the Jumbo size seeds, as they are MUCH more enjoyable than the puny 'regular' sized sunflower seeds by David.I will be buying another brand of sunflower seeds in the future, hoping that it will not have the amount of salt the David's have.Update: I finished all but a little of the case of David buffalo ranch flavored seeds and bought a case of the Jumbo brand ranch flavored sunflower seeds.  I compared them back-to-back.  The Jumbo brand is far less salty and flavorful compared to David's.  It will be interesting how I will find the Jumbo brand to be after eating them for awhile.  Right now, they seem a bit 'under-flavored'.  Still, that is preferable to David's overuse of salt.",negative
"I was just a little wary ordering this because of the other reviews that said it was super salty and way too tough. But I gave it a shot anyway. I don't know if it was because I ordered a different flavor(Teriyaki) or if I just got lucky. Nonetheless, I think these jerky strips are some of the best I've ever had. I will admit to the fact that they are just a little salty, but nothing an ice cold cola or beer of your choice won't fix. As per being tough, I munched down five or six right out of the container as soon as I opened it. I just couldn't stop myself, they were that good. For all that chewing my jaw is none the worse for the wear. So for those of you out there that are real jerky fans, this is definitely worth trying.**Update** I did a little research because I was curious as to why everyone thought this jerky was too salty. I looked up the nutrition facts on all 4 flavors. Both the Original & Peppered contain 650mg of sodium, the Wood Smoked had 570mg, and the Teriyaki has only 440mg of sodium. So if you thought the others were too salty, or are worried about this jerky being too salty, try the teriyaki. I highly recommend it. It's not too salty, just a hint of sweet from the teriyaki, but still nice pepper flavor as well.",positive
"These little taffies are expensive. I think I paid around $11 for the pound. They taste good, but man do they give me gas. After eating about 3 my stomach would be rumbling for a few hours and I would have to pass gas a lot. My girlfriend wouldn't let me eat them before bed hahaha. There was never any pain involved, just gas. I know it was these doing it because we tested it over a few different days. I wouldn't eat the taffy some days and would be fine. All it took was a few pieces and an hour late the bubble guts would start.This information may be useful since its not on amazon. Sugar free does not = carb free. A 1 pound bag is 453g.From the manufacturer website:ingredients: hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, partially hydrogenated soybean and/or coconut oil, acid combinations for flavor (citric acid and/or tartaric acid), egg albumin, salt, lecithin, sucralose, natural and artificial flavors, combinations of red 40, blue 1, blue 2, yellow 5, yellow6.Nutrition FactsServing Size (40g)Amount Per ServingCalories  110  Cal from fat 20  % Daily ValueTotal Fat 2.5g  4%Saturated Fat 0g  0%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mg  0%Sodium  25mg  1%Total Carbohydrate 28g  9%Sugar 0gProtein 0g",negative
"Claxton Dark Fruitcake has been a holiday tradition in our family since the mid 1950's. I ordered it directly from the company this year and when I served it at Thanksgiving, my guests and I thought I must have been fooled by a counterfeit website just claiming to sell Claxton fruitcakes.  It was at best 40% fruits and nuts and consisted of a gummy light colored ""cake"".  I emailed the company and expressed my disappointment.  After several emails back and forth and after today talking to one of the owners, they assured me that it was the original dark recipe.In reading the ingredients, I noticed that corn syrup, sugar and high fructose corn syrup were listed after flour which was the 4th ingredient.  At the very end were listed molasses, spices and 3 artificial food dyes.  High fructose corn syrup wasn't widely available until the mid 1970's to mid 1980's, so I'm not sure how it was one of the original ingredients.All of the people I talked to seemed to have the attitude that I was so stupid that I couldn't possibly be observing what I had correctly. Although they offered to send replacements if I returned it at my own expense, they told me that what I would receive would be identical to what I have.  One of the owners informed me that they had received zero complaints this year.I am grieving the loss of an almost 55 year tradition, but the other 4 cakes are now in the trash.",negative
"So, I moved from Europe to the US, I settled in my apartment etc, and after a week or so I decided that I wanted some candy. I went to the supermarket and started looking for some M&M's. Then this weird *red* bag caught my eye and I thought, hah!, this country is funny, they put an 's' instead of an 'm' on their M&M's here, and the bag is all different too.So I took one bag home to try it. I grabbed a handful of the presumed M&M's and ... what a surprise. This was obviously not what I had bargained for, and I considered ditching this wrong purchase, but instead I figured I'd give this weird stuff another chance at some other time.Do you realize that my mortal soul could _still_ have been saved, at that point ??It was only in the next few days that the addiction set in. I found myself longing for more of that flavor when the bag was through; I wouldn't have reckoned at first, that I would actually buy many more of these bags on purpose.Now my willpower has been eternally challenged. My stomach will never be like before. My jaw is numb from the endless compulsive chewing. And I can just feel my teeth desintegrating right when I take another dose. Why do I forever ache for that soothing acidic taste ? They're so delicious they ought to be outlawed !",positive
"I have an interesting relationship with Skittles.  When I was about 10 years old, I absolutely thought they were average at best and couldn't understand what everyone loved so much about them.  ""Too sour, not tasty enough"" was my impression.  Later however, I entered my teenage years and it actually took until I nearly graduated from high school that the taste caught on with my tastebuds and became super delicious to me.  What also got me hooked is this kid I remember from 10th grade science class who would ALWAYS bring in a bag of Skittles *every single day* and chew on them, and all the girls liked him because of his good looks and smooth personality, so Skittles sort of gave me the impression that COOL kids eat Skittles.  However, please buy bags of Skittles from your local grocery store- it's not worth it here on amazon with the high dollar price.  You can find plenty of places in your area selling them for cheaper prices.  My only complaint with Skittles is that, despite the color, they *all* taste exactly the same to me!  Purple, green, red, orange, yellow... I really can't taste a difference between these supposed ""different flavors"".  Then again, I don't have a favorite color in a rainbow so maybe this makes perfect sense!",positive
"I love goat cheeses and buy them on a regular basis.  A lot of people seem unaware that there are many other types of goat cheese on the market other than the ultra fresh Chevre.  I have purchased this selection by iGourmet for both myself and for others as gifts.  The reactions from my friends have been mixed.  They all enjoy the harder chesses, such as the Goat Cheddar and the Ibores.  However, some people don't like fresh, soft goat chesses and one of the reasons that I send them this selection is so that they can try a variety of different chesses.  However, in the selection that I was sent it contained two versions of Chevre-type cheeses including the delicious Buche de Chevre.  Still, I wished they had more of the harder to find goat milk versions of cheeses traditionally made from cow's milk such as the goat's milk Cheddar and Gouda.As for as price goes, this is a surprisingly good value.  You are getting two pounds of very expensive chesses for a little more than I have paid for one pound of some of the varieties here.  One of my friends did receive a substitution for one of the chesses.  Instead of the cheddar they received the Cypress Grove's Midnight Moon.  I can certainly understand why substitutions would be necessary and I felt that they replaced the listed cheese with an even better variety.  Overall I am very pleased with both the price and the quality of the cheeses, I just wish that they had less fresh and more unique forms of this wonderful type of chesse.Goat Cheese",positive
"I bought this thing after a recommendation from a pet store rep. My dog hardly touched the stuff, and then I looked at the ingredients: one of the first things on it was corn-a grain known to cause allergies in dogs. As a matter of fact, corn might be the most allergy-prone food amongst dogs. Not to mention, thanks to our friends at Monsanto, it is almost always Genetically modified (GMO) or a franken-food, unless it's organic. Real ""premium"" dog foods brag that they've no corn.Right at the top of the list of ingredients is chicken-by-products, another no-no among real ""premium"" dog foods. This means all the waste that it is usually thrown out from the chicken since it's not real meat. Cheap dog foods put this in their food simply because it's cheap, but it's not real meat. A little further down you will notice BHA, an artificial preservative, which again real ""premium"" dog foods do not have.In short, BilJac is a joke. It is basically, insanely overpriced Alpo, with no organic ingredients whatsoever, and uses all the shortcuts, filler, and chemistry that the cheapest dog foods on the market use. Don't be fooled by the old-fashioned appeal of the company's 60 years in business. There is nothing but modern chemistry in the bag, and all the folksy appeal will not make up for cheap, lousy ingredients. Calling this stuff premium dog food would be like calling a Kia a Mercedes. For nearly the same price as this overpriced Alpo, one could buy organic dog food, free of preservatives, corn, and cheap by-products!",negative
"I was excited to find Nana's line of gluten-free cookies, and have tried all the varieties that they offer. Of the various flavors and styles of cookies, these are my favorite. I find their individually packaged cookies (the large, round ones) to be way too heavy for one meal and end up splitting them for two snacks. These 8 pack cookies are the perfect size for a little snack or to keep in your purse. I can understand why some reviewers might not like these cookies because they do have a very healthy taste, and some might object to the texture of the berry crystals. I happen to like the berry crystals, and it's nice to eat a cookie that you don't have to feel dietary guilt over! A great ""hearty"" cookie that goes well with coffee or tea.  Also, I am gluten intolerant and have never had any negative reaction to these cookies whatsoever. In my opinion, a good product. However, because it is natural and doesn't have preservatives, the faster the item is shipped to you after packaging, the better. I have noticed that Nana's cookies do become more dry the longer you keep them around, even sealed. Probably a good idea to try this product before buying a case of it, because I have noticed that people either seem to love or hate the Nana cookies.",positive
"I bought a box, waist'd my $$ but people love me that I could give them this!!!AFTER having a bough of HAVING to rush to bathroom I re-read the posts! AND looked at ingredients closer!Gluten Free Whole Grain DextrinsIF you don't have a problem GREAT! If you do you may end up re-reading the 1's later -}I like the idea of Bites had them before. going to try out Pamela's.I Love the Nana's Cookies but IT's VERY hard Not to eat the Whole cookie! The  Nana's No Gluten Lemon Cookie, 3.5-Ounce Cookies (Pack of 12) & Nana's No Gluten Ginger Cookie, 3.5-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12) It's TWO servings!! Plus the texture is soooo smooth it go's down VERY easy! I don't have Coffee or Chocolate anymore! Have Green Tea Decaf.NEED to go to the Nana's Banana Bars + modify or delete my post!Only Bites I hope Pamela's ginger works out for me!I Do LOVE this TOO Lundberg Eco-Farmed Honey Nut Rice Cake, 9.5-Ounce Units  (Pack of 12) +Lundberg Eco-Farmed Buttery Caramel Rice Cake, 9.5-Ounce Units  (Pack of 12) + Lundberg Eco-Farmed Brown Rice Cake, Salt Free, 8.5-Ounce Units  (Pack of 12)",negative
"I'm sorry to hear about the difficulty in finding the details about the Hill's Science Diet Savory Chicken Entrée Adult Cat Canned Food on our website.I checked our website and found that the item Hill's Science Diet Savory Chicken Entrée Adult Cat Canned Food is currently only offered by the third party sellers on our website.Amazon Merchants and Marketplace sellers are independent, third-party sellers who offer a variety of new and used merchandise through Amazon.com. When buying from a third party, your order is fulfilled directly by the merchant. As a result, Amazon Merchants set their own shipping terms. In general, these charges reflect the handling costs for assembling and packaging each order, as well as shipping costs.Products listed for sale by Amazon Merchant should be identical to the new items sold by Amazon.com, with any differences noted in the description of the item's condition.When you shop with an Amazon Merchant their merchant's shipping terms will apply to your purchase. Rates, restrictions, and methods vary from merchant to merchant and are not set by Amazon.com. For instance, while some merchants will ship to international destinations, others do not.You can always view details of a merchant's rates and policies from the product detail page of an item you're interested in buying, and from the order form before you submit your order.As Amazon.com doesn't handle the shipping of Amazon Merchant items, you'll need to contact the specific Merchant with any questions you may have before ordering. They'll be happy to help answer your questions.",negative
"I bought this dog food because the bag showed pictured of veggies and chunks of meat, and with a name like ""Beneful"" I thought I was purchasing a nutritious brand of dog food. My dogs did eat this food, but after reading the ingredients I completely regret purchasing it and feel just awful for feeding it to my dogs. The first three ingredients are Ground yellow corn, chicken by-product meal, and corn gluten meal. How disgusting is that?! The main ingredient is a corn filler. One thing my vet told me a while back that I never forgot: ""When you eat corn, what comes out of the other end? The same thing happens with dogs."" Basically, dogs cannot digest corn, it is just a filler and causes them to actually eat more to feel full, poop out more, and retain less nutrients. The only meat in Beneful at all is a by-product, its not even a real meat! By-products are the stuff leftover once all the actual meat is harvested. We're talking beaks, chicken feet, eyeballs, even chicken poop! I would not recommend this product to anyone, for any reason, ever. It is an absolutely awful dog food. I can't believe the pictures of veggies and full chunks of meat on the bag can be allowed to be on the packaging of such a disgusting product; it is very misleading and should be considered false advertising.I recommend to stay far away from Beneful, and most Purina products. When purchasing a dog (or cat) food, the most important thing to consider is the first 3 ingredients; just make sure those first three are decent ingredients that you would eat yourself. Now that I know what to look for, I usually buy my pets all natural, organic foods such as Blue Buffalo, Halo or Wellness.",negative
"We have a 3 year old Maltese that we used to shower with Greenies (1-2 a day) even though it says to limit them to one per day.  The last time we took him to the vet, we told her what kind of food he's on and what kind of treats he gets.  She was concerned with the amount of Greenies he gets and told us to limit them to one every other day.  She said that Greenies contain wheat and that could be problematic for dogs later on in life.  So I searched on Amazon for a wheat free dental chew...Our dog has tried three different kinds of dental chews (including this one) and likes them all.  He's tried Greenies Dental Chews for Dogs, Teenie Pack, 96 Chews and Zuke's Z-Ridge Mini - Carrot Fresh Breath Dental Chew Bones, 15 Count Pouch.After reading mixed reviews, I decided to give these a try.  My first impressions were that these were pretty large for a ""small"" dog.  They are twice the length of a Greenie.  When our little guy got one, he ate half of it, then tried to hide the other half.  He did like it though.  I will say that he usually devours his Greenies but he takes his time on these (he did the same with the Zukes at first).  After a few days, he seems to really like them.If you're doing a side by side comparison between the Get Naked dental chew, Greenies and Zukes,  I think these are better.  They're really low in calories and they're wheat free, corn free, soy free and gluten free.  They're cheaper than Zukes as well.My recommendation is to cut them in half.  That will give you 36 treats for your dog per bag.  Three bags will give you 108 treats vs. Greenies 96 at around the same price.  He likes the Zukes but they are just too expensive seeing how you only get 15 per bag.I suggest buying one bag to see if your dog likes them.  If they do, then they are a great alternative to Greenies.",positive
"I was excited to try these little honey chews to help with my energy levels during exercising and running.  I am 60 years old and about 50 pounds overweight.  I find it hard to keep my energy up day after day while running and exercising.  First of all these are so tasty without being overly sugary.  I was surprised though to see that the ingredients weren't mostly honey and the first ingredient listed which is suppose to be what the item has the most of is tapioca syrup.  I guess with the package calling it honey stinger I was thinking that it was pure honey with some taste enhancers.  Still, everything is organic which I suppose should add to it's value.  I found that I felt no energy boost during my activities but I can say that without a doubt that these make you feel like you can keep going and going.  It's not something that feels like you are really energetic but more like you just got a good days rest and are ready to get going.  I don't like feeling like I'm on a sugar high with that nervous feeling in my chest and these do not do that.  I think they make you feel healthy and are a good addition to your diet for exercising.  The only drawback to me is the cost of these $16 for 12 bags makes it hard to justify the purchase as often as you would like to have them.  I will purchase again when my grocery money allows.  I would recommend to buy if you are looking for a healthy pickup to keep you going all day and not just for a quick boost.",positive
"If you like the sort of carbonated fruit punch that you get at, e.g., office holiday parties (where alcohol is verboten), you'll probably like The Switch: It does have a nice, ""fruity"" taste (kind of a ""sharp"" orange -- perhaps the tangerine's influence, although probably more the apple juice), with a bit of a bite due to the carbonation.  If this were one of my options at, e.g., the Medusa-esque soda dispensers found at 7-11, I would definitely indulge occasionally and buy some.But an indulgence it is... and that's why I'm not planning on purchasing more from Amazon.  In particular:-- You're paying nearly a buck a can for a little more than a cup of soda.  Please.  I don't mind paying more for higher-quality goods, but at least make it a decent value for the money... make it 12oz.-- Calorically it's not a great value, having around half-again as many calories per once as Coca Cola does.  If you're some teen who can eat whatever you want, this doesn't matter... but for those of us who aren't blessed with such metabolisms... well... the calories are better ""spent"" elsewhere.  The ""no sugar added!"" bit is somewhere between annoying and downright misleading: The ""all natural"" sugar that's coming from the fruit juices is no better nor worse for you than, e.g., regular old cane sugar like better traditional soft drinks have.So, in brief, yes, it is quite tasty, but it's really not a good deal for your pocketbook nor your health unless consumed only on special occasions.P.S. -- My wife tried some as well, and didn't like it as much; she tasted some of the unpleasant ""metallic"" tastes that others here have mentioned.",neutral
"At 22.99 for a pack of 24 cans of Switch orange Tangerine, you're paying about 96 cents per can. Is it worth it? Not really. First of all, you drink juice for health reasons. Vitamins, frutose over corn syrup and the like. Carbonating beverages generally aren't considered good for you, so it's odd that the two would be mixed.Besides the carbonation, and the aluminum can (which has been proved can lead to Alzheimer's) there's a lot of deceptive marketing going on. The can claims that Switch is 100% juice, but it's not actually 100% Orange and Tangerine juice. In fact, the drink is mostly apple and grape juice. You can taste this instantly, along with the metallic tang of being in a can. This is done because both of those juices are quite cheap in comparison to orange and tangerine. So really, you're getting more a a carbonated fruit punch then an orange tangerine drink.You're also gettinbg ""Natural flavours and colours"" which kind of kills the whole ""100% juice"" claim.With a taste that is both metallic and not really resembling the flavours it claims, I can't really recommend this product, You can generally buy boxed 100% juice for less, which contains more flavour, no aluminum and no carbonation.",neutral
"I didn't really like the taste of this product much.  It has an artificial taste to me, even though it is juice and water.  It is a carbonated drink and it somewhat reminded me of the taste of baby aspirin, although not quite that bad.  I did drink the whole can.  The 8.3 oz can is narrow, compared to the 12 oz soda can you are used to seeing.The can says it is 100% juice, 100% RDA Vitamin C, all natural with no sugar added, no corn syrup, no preservatives, no artificial colors, and gluten free.  The nutrition box indicates (for the entire 8.3 oz can) 15mg sodium, 36g carbs, 34 g sugar, Vitamin C 100 %, Vitamin A 20%.The ingredients are as follows and are listed in the following order: 100% juice (filtering sparkling water sufficient to reconstitute juice concentrates, apple, grape, tangerine, orange and acerola juice concentrates), gum acacia, natural flavors and colors, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Contains soy. (First ingredient listed is supposed to be the one there is the most of.)You may wonder why I spent so much time on the ingredients.  Well, if you don't read labels, you really should start.  Some products may taste really good but may be full of nasty things you really do not want your children to eat (or yourself).  The term, gluten free, for example is VERY important to those who have gluten intolerance.Kudos to the manufacturer for making a healthier product and I would have liked to have given this flavor a better review, but the taste was not there for me.  The black cherry flavor has a lot better taste.Still, if you are looking for a seemingly healthier beverage to pack in your child's lunch, this could be worth a try.  Think of it as a flavored carbonated water.  I gave it 3 stars because it is not unhealthy and it is not bad - just not something I like the taste of.I would sooner put this product in a child's lunch than a soda.  My daddy used to put soda on the car's battery terminals to dissolve the acid :-(",neutral
"Switch Orange/Tangerine is billed as the natural alternative to sodas and/or artificially-sweetened juice drinks.  However, I found it to be pretty ordinary.First the good stuff: It is 100% Orange & Tangerine juice, has no sweetners, is 100% natural, has 100% of your daily allowance of Vitamin C, and has a nice carbonation tang to it.  If you are health conscious and want to drink something like a soda w/o actually drinking a soda, this would probably be right down your alley.However, I found the taste to be somewhat... odd.  I could definitely taste the tangerine in it mixed with the orange, but the combination of the two or the bottling or something gives this Switch a taste akin to eating an orange that is ALMOST too ripe.  You know that kind of fermented taste of an orange that you need to eat NOW because by tomorrow you'll need to put out for the birds?  Not exactly something that I'd look forward to drinking.So for me, although this was somewhat good, its not exactly something I would get again.  I'm not really a health nut so if I wanted an orange soda, I'd just go out and get an Orange Crush.",negative
"This drink contends to be a natural alternative to soda.  While it definitely is ""natural"", I would not agree with the ""alternative to soda"" aspect.  Specifically, the liquid is much closer in consistency to juice, and in fact, has more sugar than juice (over 30 grams per 8.3 ounces).  Sure, it's lightly carbonated, but that alone doesn't make this drink a soda.  Also, if you wanted something natural, I'd go with Hansen's sodas, or a number of natural sodas, which are definitely sodas.  This drink is basically juice with carbonation.The other notable issue I had with this was its size.  8.3 oounces doesn't get you far (3 gulps, maybe?), and coupled with the thickness of the drink (since it IS juice, with quite a bit of natural sugar), you don't get very much thirst quenching effect from this.  The 100% juice also accounts for the strong aftertaste.Finally, natural sugar is still sugar, and has just as many calories.  This stuff wouldn't make the cut in most school vending policies, with its high sugar content.  And I wouldn't give this to my kids.  Instead, a couple of CapriSun Roaring Waters juice pouches (which each have about 1/4 the amount of sugar) would do the trick for them.Not recommended, sorry.",negative
"It really is!  I am not a fan of carbonated drinks because most of them are simply not healthy.  I even know people who have developed physical problems because of too much consumption of them, especially those who even drink them as a starter in the morning.BUT THIS ONE IS DIFFERENT. It has a real full-bodied orange/ tangerine flavor, although the label says it is combined with other juice concentrates:  apple, grape and acerola juice (I had to look that one up:  it is the cherrylike fruit of a small tree of the West Indies which has a high concentration of vitamin C).  Anyway, it's just darned good!I experimented a little on the best way to serve.  I drank it cold as is, then poured it over a glass of ice cubes.  Neither of those ways seemed quite right.  Then I poured the beverage on ice, left it for a minute, then removed the ice by pouring juice through a strainer.  This left it nice and chilled, not just cold, and not weakened by melting ice.I live in the Colorado Desert where temperatures are scorching in the summers.  Orange juice doesn't quite quench my almost constant thirst, but has been the best thing available to me until now.  Yes, I will definitely SWITCH TO SWITCH, forgive the pun!It's actually good for you too.  Hope one day it will be in ALL schools.",positive
"Silly me, I didn't read the packaging terribly closely. I was actually rather pleasantly surprised. Basically, it's carbonated fruit juice from concentrate, or as they say: ""100% juice (filtered sparkling water sufficient to reconstitute juice concentrates, apple, grape, tangerine, orange and acerola [cherry] juice concentrates).""Gone is the usual second ingredient in such beverages: ""high fructose corn syrup"" or the old standby ""sugar""...Basically, it reminds me of a carbonated version of Tropicana Pure or one of the Odwalla beverages, watered down just slightly (not quite as sugary, but still pretty darned sweet). Overall, I rather liked it. It's a bit smaller than your typical Pepsi or Coca-cola can. But I could see it being handy for kids' lunches and such. Slightly better than typical ""soda"" with corn syrup. Though I'm not sure whether it would be preferable to straight up fruit juice...Personally, I'd rather have the fruit juice (like a Hansen's smoothie or something, granted they're a bit sugarier)... But some folks like carbonated beverages. So, why not make one out of actual fruit juices rather than all sorts of more artificial stuff? Rather liked the Orange Tangerine one. I'm interested now to try some of the other flavors and see if they're as good. Especially Kiwi Berry... But possibly also Watermelon Strawberry or Fruit Punch.",positive
"The biggest argument I have with Switch is that at a hair under $1 for each 8.3 oz can, it's awfully expensive.  I probably could overlook that if Switch was really, really delicious, but frankly it's not.  The orange-tangerine blend lacks the zip and character of those citrus fruits, particularly tangerine and its delicate sweetness.Instead, there's a heavy taste of the apple-grape combination of juices that forms the fruit base.  There's no added sugar, no high fructose corn syrup or any other sweeteners save the apple and grape concentrates, and that's fine, I'd prefer my juice to not have added sweeteners.  In my opinion, juice doesn't need to be sweetened.  I suspect that the fruit concentrate combo is cheaper than making the drink out of pure citrus juice, so I wonder why it's as expensive as it is.What makes me scratch my head is the notation ""Contains soy.""  What?  Why?  Why on earth put soy in a fruit juice cooler?  Honestly, I'd buy some seltzer or carbonated water of some sort and mix it with my own fruit juice before I'd buy Switch.  But if you'd rather have it pre-made, then by all means give it a try.  It's decent enough, just not my glass of juice.",neutral
"This is almost the kind of fruit soda I'd make if I were going into this business. The difference is that I'd go the Odwalla route and not use reconstituted juice concentrate and only use orange/tangerine juices. Since it's a carbonated beverage I'd probably use a stabilizer too so it wouldn't have to be shaken before drinking. That would result in a higher price, though not sure how much higher than the almost $1/can price it's being offered as a grocery item (imagine the price in a vending machine).For this product the first ingredient is apple juice and the second is grape juice, then comes the tangerine and orange juice and finally acerola juice (a fruit high in Vitamin C and apparently popular in Puerto Rico and Barbados).  There's acacia gum (as a stabilizer probably, don't want to have to shake a carbonated drink) and then additional natural colors and flavors, ascorbic acid and soy.My 13yo daughter and I shared a can and liked the taste.  On a par with Orangina. My personal preference would be for a little more carbonation, but this was ok. I'm a traditionalist so I definitely prefer a 12oz. can, the quantity at this price makes me feel a little ripped, but then, I prefer to make my own lemonade in the blender adding in some raspberries or strawberries or mint to vary the flavor.  Cheers!",positive
"I am a die hard soda pop fan. I will drink juice but normally only certain brands or with a little soda (7up or Sprite) mixed in to kill the after-taste and to sweeten it up a bit.Well this is better that even that mix without the bad stuff from the soda. It has a crisp, clean orange taste with a nice tangerine undertone that continues through the after-taste. It is effortless to drink and doesn't make you feel sluggish afterwords. It is hard to describe other than to say they got it right. No extra sugar, yet it is very sweet, but not too sweet.I shared my can with my wife and she agreed with my comments 100%. We both we were sad that we only got the one little can to review and not the entire case!While I am not sure it could replace my Coke, it sure could replace my juice and some of my coke intake. The only problem (there always seems to be something) is that it is about 4 times the cost of my coke per oz. I could justify twice the cost but four times is the only reason I haven't ordered more so far. I do expect to breakdown and buy a case, but I still won't be happy over the cost difference.",positive
"Note:  I tried the watermelon-kiwi flavor first, and this review provides comparison to that flavor as well as unique information.Design/packaging:  I really like the can size.  It's narrower than a soda can, but the same height as a soda can.  It fits very nicely in my hand, and I could easily toss one of these in my purse or daypack.Nutrition:  The calorie and sugar count seems high on this drink, but if you compare it to the nutrition of the same amount of pure, unsweetened grape juice, it's the same calorie and sugar count, plus or minus 10%.  (It's worth noting that grape juice is the first listed ingredient, so this makes sense.)  Thus, they're probably not adding sugar or calories to the juice to make the drink.  The thing is, you probably shouldn't down ten of these a day, but one can as a snack or pick-me-up seems reasonable.Flavor:  Here's where Switch fell short in the Watermelon-Kiwi flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that this flavor was refreshing and delicious.  It was not overly sweet like Watermelon-Kiwi.  I'm also very impressed with the flavor.  It's like a less-sweet orange soda, except that it's with real juice instead of artificial sweeteners.  I think this would be a great mixer as well as a nice snack beverage.",positive
"When I tried a can of Switch Orange Tangerine I was expecting to taste something similar to Orange Crush or Sunkist soda.  Switch is actually quite different.Switch claims that it doesn't add any extra sugar or common additives found in most mainstream sodas.  And when you taste it, I believe them.  Since it doesn't have the added refined sugar of an Orange Crush-type soda, Switch comes across with a subtly harsher, more acidic taste. This can of Switch tastes like...well...carbonated orange juice.  To me, this is a good thing.  I enjoyed the flavor and found it tasty and pleasantly unique.Given all that, I would absolutely buy this product all of the time if it wasn't for the unfortunate price.  These cans are only 8.3 ounces and cost close to $1 per can.  That's a heck of a lot more than the $0.25-$0.33 you pay for a 12 ounce can of mainstream soda (when purchased as a typical 12 or 24 pack).I love the taste of this stuff, I love that it doesn't have all kinds of extra refined sugar, and I hate the price.  I want to buy it, but I just can't afford it and have to drop it to 3-stars on that merit alone.  Too bad.",neutral
"Switch Orange/Tangerine soda comes in a smaller can than a regular soda (a little over 8 ounces, compared to the usual 12 ounces in a regular soft drink can).  It is labeled as ""all-natural"" because the sugars in it come from fruit juices rather than added corn syrup.  I chilled the can of Switch in my refrigerator overnight, and then sampled it poured over ice in a glass.  The color is not so ""neon"" orange as some orange sodas -- it is a softer orange color.  The fizz is also less than in a regular soft drink.I found the flavor pleasing, with none of the chemical or metallic taste which can occur in many brands of orange soda.  The soft fizziness of the drink complemented the orange flavor well.  I didn't really get a true tangerine taste from the soda.  Tangerines are a very acidic fruit, and have a very distinct taste, which I did not really get from this soda.  However, the taste is very smooth and quite refreshing.  My teenaged daughters and their friends loved this soda, and I have been re-ordering it every so often as a treat. Switch is a bit pricy.  You can cut down on the price by signing up for regular deliveries, but so far I haven't given in to that temptation.  However I am buying it for special occasions, for the travel cooler, and for planned teen get-togethers.",positive
"I love juice and I love carbonated beverages, but it is difficult to see this product having a long retail life.Essentially, this is a good drink that doesn't really do anything well.It doesn't taste good enough to be a juice replacement--and is there really a need for a juice replacement?  It might have limited value in camping situations or during other times where small cans make better travelers.It's not exactly a post-workout recovery drink.  Juice would be better.  Minute Maid juice, for instance, has less sugar and carbohydrates, even though Switch doesn't add any sugar.  And there are plenty of other juices that have more nutrients, including Calcium and other vitamins and supplements, including potassium.  So, it's less healthy than most juices.Switch isn't exactly a diet soda because of the natural sugar content comapared to zero sugar in diet drinks.As a regular alternative to sugared soda, it tastes good, but there is nothing really to distinguish it from other fruit-based sodas.  And, $22 a case, it's more than twice as expensive of sodas that come in bigger cans.So, in the end, Switch is worth a try but likely not something you will habitually buy.",neutral
"The Switch bills itself as ""great tasting healthy alternative to soda"" so I decided to see for myself. The first thing I wanted to do was compare it's nutritional facts against my favorite orange soda and this is how they matched up:The Switch Orange Tangerine (Per Serving)16.97 Calories1.8 mg Sodium4.3 g Carb4.1 g Sugar20% RDA Vitamin A100% RDA Vitamin CNational Brand Orange Soda (Per Serving)15.8 Calories3.7 mg Sodium4.3 g Carb4.3 g SugarBesides slightly less sodium, the addition of vitamins and no added sugars The Switch Orange Tangerine, 8.3 Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) didn't really stand out as a winner based on nutritional facts alone. So when it came to drinking it, I had expected to prefer the more natural taste that The Switch might offer.  Unfortunately the main two juices used in this drink are Apple and Grape and that left me not tasting the ""Orange Tangerine"" as much as I had wanted.Overall when comparing the two beverages not only did it not impress me with taste or nutrition, but add on the obvious price difference ($.03 per ounce vs. $.11 per ounce) and The Switch won't be causing me to switch. I'm happy to stick with my good old orange soda.",neutral
"I was offered the opportunity to taste this product because of Vine. I would not normally purchase this type of product, so my review and opinion will be biased in that regard.I'm not a big soda drinker, I'd just rather drink water or coffee. I will occasionally drink a diet soft drink, usually Diet Pepsi or Diet Coke.Did you know that a single 12oz can of Coke Classic® has 140 calories and 39 grams of sugar? This 8oz can of Switch has 140 calories and 34grams of sugar. And this is healthy? 4 ounces less is size, same caloric content and more sugar per ounce that Classic Coke. OK, so it's not ""added"" sugar, but still, that's a lot of sugar. 100% Orange juice, 8 oz, has 120 calories and 28 grams of sugar.The can says it is ""Orange Tangerine"" but in fact the contents are #1: Water #2: Concentrates of Apple, Grape, Tangerine, Orange, and Acerola juices. Then they throw in some ""gum acacia"", ""natural flavors and colors"" and some ""ascorbic acid(vitamin C)"". And as a little surprise bonus, they have added ""soy"". Soy?I asked my wife to taste this product with me. I poured the drink into two glasses and we both took a sip. Her reaction was swift and strong... she hated it. I agreed with her. It was for me, sickly sweet and left a sugary aftertaste in my mouth. Not only that, but the taste was just nasty. It didn't taste at all like orange or tangerine to me. It just tasted terribly sweet with an undefined cirtus something taste. The carbonation did not add anything positive to the experience. Neither of us finished drinking our 4oz portion. It went down the sink.I would not purchase this product in the future and if I could have given it 0-stars, I would have. It's that bad.",negative
"If you like tangerine and you think you need carbonation, then I think you'll like this product.  No sugar that I could taste to cut through the sourness of tangerine though there was a hint of the orange that helped take the edge off.  Of course if you really like tangerine, I mean you REALLY LIKE it, then you will get more than enough of it in this drink.We do need to be wary though of claims that natural equal healthy.  Is no sugar added really healthier?  What about the carbonate process that adds the fizzle and bubbles, what are those health affects if any?  Much like claims of organic we need to remember that not everything in nature is good for every person.  There is still a nice chunk of calories here, far more than water.  If you are allergic to citrus you shouldn't drink this even though you might drink things like Sunkisk.Did it taste good, oh yeah, it did to me because I like tangerine and orange.  But it did also have a slightly sour after taste that was annoying, easily solved with water.  Since I don't normally drink carbonated beverages though I felt a bit off after drinking this as well.This isn't just juice and you shouldn't make this a substitute for juice or fruit.  I don't doubt that it is slightly better for you thank other carbonated beverages though I think it would be better if they could cut some calories out as well.",positive
"I'll admit that I don't care for drinks that are carbonated - the carbonation in soda makes me burp, they tend to be too sweet, or the diet drinks have a weird taste to them. So I wasn't sure what to expect when I drank this.To my surprise, the carbonation is very mild - it's more like a light buzz in your mouth instead of a lot of carbonation (you won't hear the contents fizz when you drink this stuff). The orange tangerine flavor is a nice combo  - stronger in the tangerine flavor than orange, though as someone who doesn't like any sugar in my drinks, I found it to be a tad sweet (though it is advertised as no sugar added), but less than I expected.I'm not sure when you would drink this though - it's a small can and I can't imagine someone who drinks cans of soda drinking one of these instead - especially at the price they charge for this. Are they thinking that this will replace a glass of orange juice first thing in the morning?Overall I think it's tasty and if someone offered me one, I'd take it, but it's not something I would buy.",positive
"I have long been a fan of mixing juice, such as orange joice, with a carbonated soda like 7Up - it provided the best of both worlds, fresh juice and carbonation. The down side over the last number of years is the high fructose corn syrup that has replaced sugar in the carbonated sodas.But, of late there have been alternatives. First there was Orangina, which mixed 12% orange juice with carbonated soda - still had the sugar, but far better than mainstream sodas. Then a number of drinks have become available that mix the carbonation with a high percentage of real fruit juices. Some of these have been underwhelming to say the least. The best so far is IZZE with its 70% fruit juice and 30% carbonated water - no added sugars.Now comes along The Switch. The Switch is 100% fruit juice with carbonation added. And, like IZZE, I really like this drink. It is different than IZZE drinks; The Switch blends their juices different to achieve a little more subtle flavor where IZZE has more tang and punch. I can't say one is better than the other only that they each deliver a different refreshing experience.I have tried The Switch in Orange Tangerine and Black Cherry. The Orange Tangerine is very good! I highly recommend it. The Black Cherry is good, better than some other cherry drinks of this sort I have had, but it could be a bit better; it doesn't quite deliver the same flavor experience of a really good Black Cherry soda.",positive
"As part of Amazon's Vine Program I received two trial cans of The Switch, Black Cherry and Orange Tangerine. I tried both flavors cold (over ice) and rated them 4 stars each, although I prefer the Orange Tangerine flavor to the Black Cherry.Whether or not The Switch is just right or not sweet enough for you will depend on your personal experience with carbonated juice drinks and soda. If you are looking for the sweetness and fizz of a diet soda you will be disappointed. These are 100% juice drinks. The Orange Tangerine flavor has 140 calories and the Black Cherry has 130 calories.I recommend them as an alternative to regular juice to liven up your lunch or help you refuel after a workout. Either way, you are getting 100% of your Vitamin C and there's no added sugar or corn syrup, no preservatives and no artifical colors.The Black Cherry flavor was too mild for me. I was looking for more bite. I could taste hints of the apple, grape and acerola juice concentrates in the blend. The flavor reminded me of blends I've tasted from Treetop. Again, The Switch has a lot less carbonation than you would find in Izze Fortified All Natural Sparkling Blackberry Juice, for example.The Orange Tangerine flavor should be renamed the Tangerine Orange flavor to reflect the dominate taste and aroma. The Switch's blend is as flavorful as essn Sparkling Minneola Tangerine Juice or San Pellegrino Orange although, again, it is no where near as carbonated as those other brands.In summary, these all natural, 100% juice drinks are a healthier option than drinking a soda. The Switch also can help break up the monotony of drinking plain water and/or juice after a workout. Remember to keep them the cans ice cold, though. Preferably, serve them on the rocks.BTW: If you are looking for a full-flavored Black Cherry soda, try Thomas Kemper Black Cherry Soda, which has 170 calories per bottle. There's a low calorie (10) version as well but it isn't available on Amazon.",positive
"This 100% juice, carbonated beverage is a good alternative to traditional soda. As a somewhat health-conscious consumer, I avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as much as possible. This beverage contains no HFCS, no added sugar, no preservatives, and no added color. I'm sampling the orange flavor. It contains 100% of your daily recommended dose of Vitamin C, and 20% of your Vitamin A for the day. The downside is a single 8.3 fl oz can contains almost as many calories as a 12 oz a can of soda.The Orange-Tangerine flavor reminds me a bit of Orangina. Perhaps you've tried Crystal Geyser's Fruit Squeeze beverages which are also similar. It's definitely not comparable to artificially flavored orange beverages (Sunkist, Crush). It has a hint of grapefruit-like taste to it, but without the bitterness, which may be due to the added apple, grape, and acerola concentrates. The aftertaste is a bit metallic to me. The beverage itself is clear - without pulp of any kind - and is light-orange-yellow in color.This is a good alternative to those looking for something soda-like, but healthier than all the HFCS-loaded options. Maybe it's a good option for parents to give to their kids if their kids drink a lot of soda anyway. Personally, I don't enjoy it enough to buy it instead of other available, similar products. If I want orange juice or crave soda, I'll rather drink the real thing.",negative
"This product claims to be a healthy carbonated product. This particular flavor is very heavy on the orange taste (which is to be expected). As a matter of fact, I found it very close to normal orange soda.Here are the claims of the product from the label:100% juice, 100% RDA Vitamin C, All Natural, Carbonated, Great Taste and Refreshment.No Sugar Added, No Corn Syrup, No Preservatives, No Artificial Colors, Gluten FreeNutritional Information:Serving Size 8.3 Fl. Oz. (245 ml)Servings: 1Calories: 140Fat: 0gSodium: 15 mgTotal Carb: 36g (Sugar 34g)Protein: 0gVitamin C: 100% RDAVitamin A: 20%Ingredients:  100% Juice (filtered spring water sufficient to reconstitute concentrates, apple grape, tangerine, orange and acerola juice concentrates), gum acacia, natural flavors and colors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Contains Soy.Compared to soda, it is healthier in that it doesn't contain added sugars or corn syrup.  But it still has a bunch of calories.  Eating fruits whole is better than juice, but if you want a quick soda-like pick me up (and you love orange soda), I would recommend this product over regular soda.I gave this product 3 stars because I don't think it really is that healthy, but is a decent alternative to regular soda. Also, the taste was ok, nothing remarkable.",neutral
"I drank a single can of the Switch Orange Tangerine flavor today.  Upon first impression, the physical size of the can is a tiny -- 8oz or 250ml.  This in contrast to a regular can of soda size which is 12 ounces or 355 ml.  Therefore, only about 2/3 the content of a normal can of soda.  To say the least, this isn't enough liquid for me in one sitting.  I need more to drink than that to quench a tiny bit of thirst so I was quite disappointed without even opening the thing up.The taste of the drink itself was satisfying.  Since there is no added sugar (which is usually corn syrup in the US) the flavor was not too sweet nor was it too bland.  However, it wasn't anything like drinking a fresh bottle of 100% natural juice.  More on the side of mixed syrup with water.What kills this product is the high price.  Product right now comes out to about a buck a can.  I would be angry paying that out of a vending machine for its small size but for purchasing in bulk, it is an insult to say the least.  Not worth the money.",negative
"I'm a fan of all-natural anything, especially when it's a tasty and healthy alternative to something I've enjoyed my whole life, but I know is 'bad' for me.Regular soda is one of those 'bad' things.  Loaded with artificial colors, sweeteners, corn syrup...yuck.  Hardly seems worth the risk when I'm also getting 150 empty calories on average. And now Switch has come along.  True to its claim, there's nothing artificial in it.  Just juice, sparkling water and other 'all natural'  ingredients. That's great.So I chose this particular flavor (orange tangerine) because I wanted the strong citrus taste I love.  This drink, however, failed to meet their promise.  Yes, I can 'taste' the orangy citrus, but as much I can taste the apple and grape juices used as well. Moreover, this doesn't have that bold 'pop' to it as other carbonated beverages have.  I've had mineral water with more bite. But the worse part about this 'good for me' drink is in clocks in at 140 calories (the same as a regular can of Coke) and 36gcarb/34g sugar (compared with Coke at 39/39).On the up side, it has less than half the sodium as many regular colas and does deliver 100% Vitamin C and 20% Vitamin A. But if I wanted those kind of health benefits, I'd rather take them directly from the source: an orange. Overall, the all-natural health pros of Switch Orange Tangerine, simply don't justify the high calorie and carb count.  The Switch Beverage Co. may have done better to sell sparkling water with a twist of orange peel if they wanted to provide a truly healthy alternative to traditional sodas.",negative
"This product is not a soda but a carbonated juice. This soda has a nice taste- its not as sweet and as pure orange-tasting as typical orange soda-like drinks. It's not pure orange juice- but made up of a mixture of several different juices including apple, orange, grape and tangerine.  That juice blend gives it a slightly tangy taste that is actually at first slightly surprising and mostly refreshing.  The carbonation also seems lighter to me than soda but it is definitely there.The things I like about this product are the smaller can size (8.3oz)which makes it a more appropriate serving that a regular soda.  I also like the bright packaging and the pleasant taste.  After reading the ingredients of SWITCH carefully- I see that it is all juice just as it claims- so its probably a better choice than a regular soda.This product has no added sugars just as advertised on the can- but buyer beware- its still kind of high in sugar because fruit juices are naturally high in sugar. As always be sure to read the label if you are concerned about sugar levels.Overall I think this product is a good size and has a pleasant taste- especially if you are looking for something that tastes like an orange juice blend.  Traditional orange soda fans might be slightly disappointed in the taste.",neutral
"So far I've only tried the Orange Tangerine flavor and it's pretty good overall.  It does have a tangerine taste to it, though it's accompanied by other flavors.  It's clearly much more natural than regular soda or those 10% juice drinks since it's just fruit juice concentrates and carbonated water vs. the typical high fructose corn syrup plus artificial flavors, colors and preservatives in something like Sunkist.  I think the juice blend is appropriate for this type of beverage.  It does contain more apple and grape than tangerine or orange, but those first two juices complement the carbonation well viz a viz sparkling cider.  I think straight carbonated orange/tangerine juice would probably be a bit much.  The Switch reminds me of Appletiser, which is one of my favorites and has been around for many years, but is still pretty hard to find in the US.That having been said, I had to dock one star for a couple of reasons.  First, the cans just seem too small.  If they're sticking with aluminum cans, I'd like to see the standard 12oz size offered.  It seems like that would also have the advantage of making it easier to offer in regular beverage vending machines.  Alternately, 16 or 20oz bottles would also work.  The second issue is the price.  While I understand there's a huge difference between the cost of real juice and artificially flavored corn syrup, the current price still seems high, even in comparison to other juice drinks.  That might be partly because it's from a relatively small company that doesn't yet have the giant economies of scale that the likes of Coke and Pepsi can take advantage of, but it still seems like the price could come down a bit (or at least serving size could increase without a price increase) and it could perhaps still be made back up in increased sales volume.I pick up Appletiser when I can find it, and I'll likely do the same with The Switch, at least from time to time.",positive
"Note: This is my first review of a product that is not a book, so please forgive me if I miss something.I'm not a huge fan of fruit drinks like The Switch, but I decided to go ahead and give it a shot. After having my first drink, I can honestly say I wanted to hate it. I mean, seriously, I'm drinking this can of 100% fruit juice with carbonation and reading all these really stupid quotes all over the can (i.e. ""100% of what I want in a soda, 0% of what I don't""), wondering how much a 8.3 ounce can of this junk costs (thinking somewhere in the neighborhood of $2.50 or $3.00; and thinking, if I wanted to drink some juice and would drink some juice! I couldn't stop thinking about what is so special about carbonation that I would want to drink this over a glass of OJ. I wanted to scream!However, I kept my cool, and finished the drink. There was something about this particular flavor that was enjoyable, but not engrossing. There was something in the aftertaste that I did not like, and I think it had to do with the tangerine juice. Tangerine's aren't my bag, either; but it was tolerable.After discussing this product with my wife (I know, this drink apparently also contains the conversation starter attributes, bonus points for that I suppose) she was like, ""this sounds great. Is it like those Izze POMEGRANATE SPARKLING 100% JUICE DRINK??"" I responded: ""Um.... I guess so...""I then also looked up the price and learned that I had grossly overestimated the price of a single can (being just over a single dollar). Despite my wanting to hate this product, I've decided to step out of my anti-contemporary culture box, view this product for what it is, and give it a middle rating of 3 stars.I can see the attraction; I can see the appeal; I just won't ever buy it. I'll stick to my glass of Orange Juice and Tang any day.Good drinking,J.Stoner",neutral
"I also reviewed the Jones Soda Berry Pomegranate vitamin water and that one fell short because it was mostly water and sugar and cost over $1 per bottle.The Switch Orange Tangerine is much better in my opinion in terms of flavor. It's also carbonated up quite a bit and has added ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) which gives it a lot of tang/bite. For me it isn't unpleasant at all - I like it.Contrary to other reviews, I don't get the medicine aftertaste. It's just a good, refreshing, carbonated drink. I tried this after getting in from a fairly warm bike ride and it does a pretty good job of quenching thirst. I tried it straight from a room temperature can and over ice and both were great. I like it over ice better, though. Then, just for fun, I added some Malibu rum to see how it was as a mixer and it's not bad. I won't be asking for it at a bar, but it gets the fruity flavor with the coconut rum and I think if someone was creative, this could be a match made in heaven.The down side (to me) is this is another fairly pricey drink. The cans aren't full-size cans either. So for almost $1 per can you get a smallish 8.3 ounces but with regular sodas you get 12 ounces - half again as much. Of course, sodas aren't 100% juice either.Upshot is if I'm on a beach somewhere and hot and thirsty, I'd probably buy this. For stocking at home, I'll stick with regular frozen orange juice or orange juice in a carton. I would recommend trying it for yourself, though. This seems to be one of those drinks that could sway pretty hard depending on personal preferences.",positive
"One of my favorite but rare indulgences is a can of orange soda; so I was looking forward to the combination of bubbles and orange flavor when I popped open my can of Switch Orange Tangerine. To my disappointment, it tasted more like fruit punch, perhaps because of the apple and grape juices in it to sweeten it. I would say the makers of this drink went overboard on the apple-grape combo, not just in the flavor department, but in the sweetness. It's sticky icky sweet, more than any of the cheaper brands (Sunkist, Crush and others) of orange soda, or the higher priced goodies like Orangina and the delectable Izze.It is fairly healthy however, with no bad stuff and quite a lot of Vitamin C (100% based on 2,000 calorie intake), All Natural, etc. My recommendation is for more orange, less apple/grape, or change the label flavor to ""mixed fruit."" It's 140 calories per cute little 8.3 oz can, and if you're not expecting orange you may like it. So far, the taste winner for cute little cans for me is Izze's Grapefruit, which has the perfect balance of flavor and carbonation, with the right amount of sweetness.",neutral
"To me, fruit juice in small cans are simply a staple - first example that comes to mind is good ol' Dole pineapple juice. The trend towards trendy little ""health"" beverages in overpriced little cans is nearly tragic.There is nothing about this product that would compel me to buy it. If I want a soda, I'll just grab one. I don't drink enough of them to have much dietary impact and despite the claim of ""100% What You Want"", there is nothing in here for me. If I want 100% Of What I Want, I will buy a few oranges and some seltzer water. If I want ""0% Of What You Don't Want"", well, why buy it?This is a time when we had better look pretty closely at what is an indulgent convenience and what is a necessity, and how to find a happy medium. I consider the likes of Pellegrino Aranciata, Orangina and Izze a luxury, and when I indulge it is a true delight.""Switch"" is a product that is not better tasting, proven healthier, or even less expensive than any of many other alternatives. Once again marketing is driving product creation and design, and that is a hateful concept.If you want a similar taste experience for about the same price,  pick up some Alka-Seltzer Cold Plus Nighttime- you'll stop sneezing and sniffling and get a great night's sleep.",negative
"The Switch Orange Tangerine presents  an alternative to ordinary soft drinks, offering one- hundred percent of what you want in a drink and zero percent of what you don't want; or so the manufacturer claims. This is a newer brand of beverage and it follows a trend toward healthier alternatives for every day foods and drinks- a trend that has been gaining steam as more and more individuals look for ways to improve their health.This beverage offers a taste that is refreshing, but slightly different than what I expected. Yes, you get to experience the taste of juicy oranges and tangerines, but there are other flavors present as well and I couldn't quite put my finger on these other flavors until I read the ingredients and discovered that The Switch Orange Tangerine is also made with apple and grape juices. The grape is barely noticeable, but the apple can be detected and it, along with added soy, is responsible for the interesting taste sensation that you experience in the aftertaste.The Switch Orange Tangerine is billed as a health drink and it does, indeed, have many positive selling points in terms of composition and nutrition. There is no added sugar, no artificial colors, no corn syrup, and no preservatives. The beverage is also gluten- free and provides one- hundred percent of the USRDA for Vitamin C and twenty percent of the USRDA for Vitamin A. There is no fat and no protein, either. But there are thirty- four grams of sugars and a fairly high level of calories. Granted, these are natural sugars but thirty- four grams is still a large amount and it won't be acceptable to those on low carb diets.  And with almost seventeen calories per ounce, the caloric content is higher than that of most soft drinks.So, are there enough reasons to make the switch to The Switch Orange Tangerine? My answer is yes, due to both its good, refreshing taste and its better than average nutritional content. It isn't the greatest tasting orange beverage I have ever tried and it is more expensive than most other drinks, including regular orange juice. But it does have enough positive points to earn it a recommendation.",neutral
"The Switch Orange Tangerine drink is one of the many beverages out there that are trying to offer soda drinkers a slightly healthier alternative without sacrificing the flavor.  No mistake should be made to think that Switch is primarily a fruit drink.  Although it contains 100% juice, Switch is a soda first and a fruit beverage second.  The carbonation, combined with the various citrus flavors, make Switch taste a bit like Mountain Dew with an extra orange kick.Soda fans who like Mountain Dew but want something made of juice should love Switch, as it does offer a slightly healthier alternative to the standard carbonated drink.  Since there are so many fruit juices present each can has 100% of the daily recommended Vitamin C and 20% of the daily recommended vitamin A.  The lack of artificial preservatives does also give it a slightly more crisp taste.It's important to note that Switch isn't ""sugar free,"" but rather has ""no sugar added.""  The distinction is missed by many, and could be very important for diabetics or anyone watching their sugar intake.  The drink actually has 34 grams of sugar in each can, but since it's coming from the fruit juice and not from high fructose corn syrup it's less of a problem for anyone looking for a more healthy drink.The biggest factor in deciding if Switch will be worthy anyone's time depends entirely on how much they enjoy carbonated citrus drinks.  Soda fans who want a fruitier and less artificial drink will probably love Switch.  People who just want fruit juice and don't enjoy the carbonated flavor should probably avoid, however.",neutral
"There are things that I recall from my childhood that I would rather not - being stung by a bee, chicken pox, all the attempts to learn to ride a bike before I actually learned to ride it, and Tang.  Tang was that chalky, never quite dissolved in the water, powdered drink that schools and company picnics would try to pawn off on kids as Kool-aid.  It wasn't Kool-Aid by any stretch of the imagination - it was Tang.  I've never heard anyone ASK for Tang... it was just what was there.So I get my can of Switch in the mail, eyeball the can... it's the same size and shape as an energy drink can... one of those ""single shot"" type cans.  Fearing that it was an energy drink I checked the label... says it's pretty much all juice, carbonation, and some natural flavors (including soy?!?) so I pop it open and take a swig.Now it MAY be 100% natural juices with some natural flavoring - but I know Tang when I taste it.  This is carbonated Tang... I know it is.  Somewhere out there is a giant warehouse filled with cannisters of powdered Tang and someone thought to themselves - what do we do with all of this stuff?  I know, mix it with carbonated water and voila! Now it's not Tang, it's Switch!In all honesty there are probably people out there who will love this drink - but for the price they are asking and the small size of the can - I would suggest whipping up your own Tang with fizzy water.Pros- Pretty much all natural - Juices, natural flavors and no unnatural dyes (good for the ADHD kids).Cons- I personally didn't care at all for the taste, a bit overpriced for what you are actually getting, can will trick many into believing they are buying an energy drink.",neutral
"The advert for Switch describes it as a ""healthy alternative to soda"" and ""a perfect balance beween juice and carbonation."" To get right to it, let us tackle the first claim. The can of Switch I got (Orange Tangerine) was 8.3 fluid ounces. Those 8.3 ounces contain 36g carbs, 34g sugars and 15g sodium and packs 140 calories. To put this in perspective, the 20 fluid ounce bottle of vanilla Coke sitting on my desk right now  contains 28g carbs, 28g sugars and 25mg sodium, and has 100 calories. In other words, a bottle of conventional soda 2.5x as large has less calories, less carbs, and less sugars. Granted, Switch has less sodium, but if we poured equivalent amounts of drink, i.e. 20 oz vs. 20 oz, it would have much more. The drawing power of Switch, then, is that it boasts 100% RDA of Vitamin C and 20% RDA of Vitamin A vs 0% in these categories for Coke, and that it has plenty of carbonation to satisfy the taste of soda-lovers. In my mind this doesn't quite balance the scaleAs to the second claim: I liked the balance between a fruit juice and a carbonated drink. It reminded me of Orangina in that it is sharp and crisp and has a bite to it, but it might strike some as too sugary-sweet. All in all I think this is likely to be one of those drinks that people like very much or no at all, no in-betweens. However, it can be considered ""healty"" only in small doses (one can day, say) and should be avoided by low-carb dieters.",neutral
"Unlike another product I reviewed for Vine, at least this product does not have sugar per se in it. It is carbonated water added to a concentrate mixture of (in this order): apple, grape, tangerine and last - as well as least -- acai concentrate. The first two on the list, apple and grape are two of the most common ""fruit"" sweeteners used in beverages etc. That is why the product tastes sweetened.It has 140 calories -- quite a lot for 8 oz of flavored carbonated water -- and all of it is from carbohydrates (36 grams) and over 90% of the carbs (34 grams) are sugars. Apple and grapes have some of the highest concentrations of ""fructose"" a fruit sugar that not only commonly appears in commercial beverages because it is sweeter than regular cane sugar and thus it is cheaper to use, but it is also known to cause diarrhea, particularly in children.So another drink on the hit parade of ""pretend"" healthy drinks- appealing to the masses' concern for their ever-growing girth -- and deluding them that this will help forestall continued growth.You are better off drinking diet coke. You would be even more better off buying the sparkling flavored waters with no calories. My favorite is Bella Familglia -- in pomegranate, lime, lemon and orange flavors -- and is sold from time to time on Amazon as well as your local supermarket.Better yet, buy some organic pure fruit juice -- such as pomegranate and pour  1/8 cup in a glass of your favorite sparking water or a quarter cup in a 16 oz bottle of your favorite sparkling water. At least it is the actual juice and not some fructose extract.",negative
"It's a small drink at just 8.3 ounces but that's probably the size drink we should all be consuming so I wont ding it on that point. It's made with good ingredients and as it says `No Sugar Added' but don't let that fool you into thinking it's low in sugar having 34 grams. A Coke contains 45g of sugar but it's almost 50% larger so even without adding sugar this is a drink that's fully loaded. In defense of The Switch at least the sugar is natural with no high fructose corn syrup. Obviously it has no caffeine which I have some issues with so that's a plus over soda although at 36g of carbs it seems a bit high and 140 calories is nothing to sneeze at.So it can't be considered a health drink since you can get lower sugar, carbs and calories from a similar size glass of Tropicana orange juice. So how is the taste? My wife described it as tasting like soap. I wouldn't go that far but I will say the despite its good ingredients it actually tasted artificial to me. I wasn't a big fan and personally I'm going to stick with water and orange juice.... and beer.",neutral
"To be blunt, I was throughly underwhelmed with this product and I am finding it hard to come up the words to describe why, but the problem is that orange SWITCH doesn't have a lot going for it, so there isn't a lot one can say about it.To me, this product is canned orange juice and club soda, packaged in a trendy little can.And like all canned orange juice (Blue Bird brand, et. al.) there is an off taste to it that reminds you it isn't fresh squeezed juice.  Add to that this fizzy aspect, and its just kinda, well, there.I can't say that this is a healthy drink - orange juice has some of the highest concentrations of sugars for a fruit drink.  And its cost per can is steep, especially when compared to making this stuff at home with club soda and fresh squeezed juice.I can't give it one star - I would reserve that for something undrinkable as Amazon requires a minimum one star to do a review.  So my two star rating should be taken to mean that you can drink it and its unoffensive, but thats about all you can say about it.",negative
"A nutritionist once told me she could find something good about every food...except soda. Pop is full of CO2 (carbon dioxide), something our body is trying to get rid of, and refined sugar (which can ruin the teeth and provides empty calories). But even so, I still love it. I love the fizz tingling down my throat while while cleaning my palate and replacing it with sweetness. Nutri-sweet brings down the calories at the expense of flavor and has side effects like headaches and giving me a gnawing hunger.For fun occasions, I'll mix lemon-lime or plain soda water with juices for a delightful, and slightly healthier alternative to soda. Will the Switch Orange Tangerine soda live up to my expectations? A carbonated juice in a can?At first glance, the Switch can is...cute. It's a slender can with nice artwork. Fun to hold in your hand when you're used to the typical can.But when I taste it, I'm sorry to say, I'm a little disappointed. The Orange Tangerine Switch soda is not as tasty as regular orange soda, nor as orange juice. For a disclaimer, I'll mention that orange juice is not something that would normally taste great carbonated, so the other flavors of Switch might taste better. I got a kind of odd, bitter taste as I drunk the soda, but afterwards there was a pleasant aftertaste. The bitterness might be present in regular soda, but this is orange juice (with some others mixed in) and I know how it tastes without carbonation.I gave the Switch soda to both of my daughters who happily swigged it down with no concern from the odd taste I noticed.So while I won't be happily exchanging my occasional soda for Switch, I'm glad they are trying to do something a little healthier than we can feel more comfortable giving our children. And really, on a hot day, this would hit the spot.",neutral
"I wasn't sure what to expect with this, but upon tasting it (very chilled), I have to admit, it's pretty darn tasty!To give you an idea of what it tastes like:  Take orange juice.  Give it the familiar ""bite"" of your favorite carbonated beverage.  Add a little tangerine for a slight citrus aftertaste, and there you go.  Basically, it looks and smells like orange juice, but it tastes like orange pop *should* taste, if it really tasted like oranges.  My wife said it reminded her of Minute Maid orange pop (or, as she would call it, orange *soda*).Our four-year-old son is eager to drink pop because he sees mom and dad do it occassionally, but we generally don't let him.  After reading the nutritional information on the can and seeing that there's no added sugar, corn syrup, preservatives, or artificial flavors, I can admit that I would have no problem letting him drink this instead of juice occassionally (but not *too* often, as it is quite a bit of sugar!).My wife made the observation that this drink would probably make a fantastic mixer for adult beverages.  Sadly, the sample we received was not enough to test this theory, but it should make a really, really good screwdriver.",positive
"I like this 'Orange Tangerine' more than the other two of these drinks I reviewed previously: it tastes probably the least sweet of all three, but still a little too sweet-carbonated for me.  It advertises 'no sugar added' and '100% juice carbonated' and 'no preservatives', so I was expecting some sweet ~ this drink tastes like carbonated, watered-down orange juice, but it's actually a pretty good flavor, and packs 140 calories, 34g sugar and 36g carbs in a 'no sugar added'-'no corn syrup'- 'no preservatives'-'no artificial colors'-'gluten free' drink!  I would expect that from a juice like apple or cranberry, but I would also expect it to TASTE a bit more natural, and this one, like I said above, tastes like carbonated orange juice with tangerine ~ it's nice tasting, but too much in the way of calories & such for me to drink this very often.It was certainly good, but for the tastebuds of someone who WAS a lifelong soda drinker (diet soda for the past 12 years), and gave up soda a year ago(I very occasionally drink a carbonated beverage now) this is not the drink for me.  I mostly drink water, milk, iced tea, hot tea & coffee now, and this sweet tasting, sugary tasting beverage, had way too much carbonation & flavoring for me!  The orange tangerine flavors were nice but still TASTED fake, which is weird for a drink that touts things like '100% juice' and a label that says 'natural flavors'...I would recommend this product only to those who like somewhat sweet, fruitiy carbonated beverages...enjoy!",positive
"Disposakups....great idea, because K-kups are expensive and aren't necessarily available in your favorite coffee.Disposakups fit well into the Keurig coffee maker, the lid snaps on firmly to the disposakup after you fill it with your favorite coffee or tea.  However, the problem comes with the filter which wicks the hot coffee under pressure out of the disposakup from under the lid.I tried several of these disposakups. After the first few leaked I thought maybe I was not snapping the lid on tight enough, so I made up some more disposakups and made sure the lids were on REALLY tight, no gaps! They still leaked about 5 or 6 drops from each disposakup, which then drips outside the k-kup holder chamber...and outside the catch area.  I needed to clean up around the coffee maker after use.I give this item 3 stars because they do work, and are a great idea, but the design of the filter protruding from around the cap causes the leaking.  If you don't mind a bit of cleanup after each use....you'll appreciate these.I'll use the rest of the box, and continue cleaning up after each use, but I won't buy more.The seller offered a refund, but it would cost me almost as much to send them back as I would receive as a refund.",neutral
"These seemed like a great idea. I would be able to load up 50 k-cups with any type of coffee I chose, and still maintain the speed of using the store bought cups in my rush to get ready every morning. After waiting a month for this product to reach me (20 days before they even shipped it!) I finally found it on my doorstep.Upon opening the box my hopes lifted even higher; these are solid little cups of a much higher quality than I expected. I filled one and snapped the lid down. I ensured it was sealed all the way around, placed it in my Kuerig, and hit the brew button. At first it seemed to be working splendidly then coffee began pouring out of places it isn't supposed to. By the time it was over I had quite a mess to clean up. Upon opening the Kuerig I found the DisposaKup completely in tact and the lid still secured properly. However the bit of overhanging filter was soaked, dripping, and HOT! I had discovered the source of the leak. I have tried again several times with the same reoccurring problem. I guess I should have bought the EcoBrew cup after all.If you like the appearance of convenience, and the reality of spending more time cleaning up a mess this is the product for you.(I went ahead and gave it two stars because I like the idea of the product so much.)",negative
"Nice idea...to create self-filling cups for those who own Keurig Brewers but want to use their own bagged coffee, or those who do not want to incur the high cost of purchasing pre-made brewing cups.  The idea is, one takes a plastic cup, puts in the pre-molded filter, adds one's own coffee grounds, closes the cup with the lid and then pops the cup into the brewer, disposing of it at the end.  However...the plastic on the cups is a bit flimsy, such that if one pushes too hard down on the lid, the entire cup collapses, accordion style...another drawback is that the lids do not fit snugly without careful maneuvering, so that it can take longer than one might expect to close the cups...these two problems defeating the purpose of ""fast"" which is basically the primary advantage of Keurig brewers in the first place.  Another advantage of the brewer is the lack of a mess, which these cups also do not address well....there is always coffee left to either drip down or on top of the lid following brewing which requires cleanup of the cup holder...granted it is not major clean-up, but nevertheless...  And finally, the potential advantage of cost savings...the cups appear to be relatively inexpensive, but add in the cost of shipping and handling, which is some $6 on top of the featured price (about 50% more), and the per cup price increases...try purchasing multiple packages to reduce shipping cost...no go, the company just doubles the cost of shipping one package; ergo, if you were to say order 100 cups, you would pay more than 30 dollars and a third would be shipping and handling.  In addition to the other problems with the design, it more or less defeats the purpose.  Large packages of the pre-made pods can be purchased for nearly the same per-pod cost.  Would not recommend these, until the company lowers shipping costs, improves design, or both.  You're better off just using the mesh filter pod that comes with your brewer, and simply rinsing it out...same time involved, less cost and lower environmental impact.",neutral
"I was very excited to see a product such as this being offered on line, as I loved the coffee I was drinking before I got a Keurig.  (My previous coffee is not offered in a K-cup version.)  Very promptly I placed an order and couldn't wait for it to arrive. I placed my fresh beans into my grinder and ground them a little courser than I would have if I was using my Bunn coffee pot.  I then proceeded to place the filter into the disposable K-cup, add my freshly ground beans and placed the cap on tightly.  Great!! Ready to brew my first cup of my favorite coffee.  The whole procedure worked well until the cycle was almost finished and then it happened.  Scalding hot water started squirting out of my Keurig machine from all sides.  I was trying to move my cup to catch the water, but it was coming out too fast and very hot.  I was disappointed with the performance of this product.  The coffee was good, although not a full cup and I had a mess to clean. I have tried grinding the beans finer and courser, also tried to fill the cups at different levels, but the results are still the same.  I will continue experimenting with the disposable K-cups and if I find the right combination, I will let you know.",neutral
"I purchased this product for a couple of reasons.  First, with the cost of k-cups, this offered a lower price option.  Second, this allows me to used the coffee of my choice (decaf, organic, water-processed).The first couple of times I used these, the coffee was very weak.  I opened a regular k-cup that I had to see if there was a difference in grind size from what I was using; there was not.  Then I poured the contents of the k-cup into my disposable k-cup and it would not fit.  Apparently, the disposable cups hold less coffee, which could account for the weakness.  I also noticed that the disposable cups leak around the rim, and I often get grounds in my cup.I started packing as much coffee as I could into the cups, to where I could barely get the top on.  This made a much better cup of coffee.  However, they still leaked, there were still grounds in my coffee, and it make my Keurig run MUCH slower.  Not to mention the cleanup...My business uses a Keurig so that all of us can brew the coffee of our choice, and we also have a couple of tea and hot chocolate drinkers.  Everytime I use the disposable cups, I have to wipe down the machine, drip tray & my cup.  I also have to clean out the interior of the cup recepticle so that the next person doesn't have to put up with my leftovers.  All in all, these were a nice idea, but the amount of work they require makes paying a little exta for the convenience of regular k-cups more attractive.  I will probably use up what I have and then go back to the regular k-cups or find a more landfill friendly solution.",neutral
"There is known design flaw having to do with the gasket on the upper needle. You can hear the screams about that by reading the reviews for the 'My Cup'. The gasket moves too much and as a result is does not seal correctly. Green Mountain seems to not want to fix it since it means selling less over-priced coffee, which is what these machines are designed to do.1. No matter what method I use, I have learned to carefully reach in and pull the little washer/gasket down as far as I can on the upper needle. This will ensure a better seal and avoid overflow.2. Just as importantly when I put the DisposaKup in, I press it down to make sure the lower needle has pierced the cup completely. This will make sure you have a flow of water that streams through the cup.3. Fill it up and then tap the cup on the counter to settle the coffee grinds into the cup, do not press the coffee down or pack it in.The key is take a couple extra seconds and these will work perfectly and you will save money. I love mine and will be ordering more once they are available again.",positive
"Great product.  I was looking for a way to use my coffee in my krueig machine (by cuisinart) with out having to use the supplied filter.  Let's face it, the whole point is to make a cup of coffee using the k-cup and not have to fill the little filter, then clean it afterwards.  Kinda defeats the purpose.  I was looking for this type of item and hoping that I could pre-package my brand of coffee. I was skeptical at first, but thought for the price, I'd give it a try AND the product works GREAT.  I fill up the 50 cups with the filter, lid and store it in an old K-cup box.  The lids fit tight and it works just like the more expensive k-cups. The only issue is that on my 12 cup setting, there is a little spill over, but there are no problems with the 10 cup setting.  Once in a while when you open the top to put in another cup, it will stick to the top of the machine where the hole punctures the cup, but that's in once in a while.  In fact I am about to purchase again.  I only wish the shipping wasn't as much as the product.  It arrived earlier than scheduled I believe. All in all, I will be using these on a regular basis.",positive
"I purchased these on a whim, and after researching for other disposable products. I have the single mesh filter plastic re usable one, but the ""convenience"" factor of a disposable is not there. you have to then clean it and all that mess. with this product, simply pop a filter (included_ into the cup, (included) fill it with 1-2tsp of your own blend, or folgers starbucks, anything. and use the included cup holder to pop a lid on (which are also included) I bought 50 and am now so happy with these I'm ordering 200 more. why?? because for the 12-15$ you spend on these cups you can make 50 coffee's  if you have some regular coffee in your fridge, use that. you can even say a bag of starbucks breakfast blend ground is around 10.00, so your at 22.00 , thats only 2 boxes of 12 Kcups coffee's and you can fill 75-100 on a single 1lb bag, a 1.5lb tub of folgers can fill about 400 of these refills for 9.00 for the tub  so go for it, you won't regret it...one thing i want to point out is the included filters DO hang out the edges a bit, nothing wrong, it just adds to the seal, and depending on your brewers strength you can see ""seepage"" AFTER brewing a cup, but who cares, they are disposable. if you are a total cheap wad you can pop the lids off and use the cups again if you don't mind a whole in the bottom from where the brewer pops it. but your Freshness won't last with a re used cup.  Hope this review helps!!! thanks!",positive
"We have had a Keurig Mini Brewer for over 2 years and the family really likes it!  We all have different tastes and we like the idea of preparing a cup of our choice, without wasting an entire pot.  We enjoy hot chocolate, hot tea, iced tea, and, of course, coffee - but, even then, we like a good cup of ""morning"" coffee, flavored coffee during the day, and decaf at night - so the pot is in use constantly and with a variety of goodies.I was given a gourmet assortment of ground coffee, and it has been sitting on the shelf for quite awhile.  But, now, thanks to the disposable K-cups, I am finally able to experiment with some lovely new flavors, while the ""stuffy die-hards"" in the family can stay with their favorite brew.  As soon as I saw the disposable K-cups and filters I knew I had to order this product. It's easy to use - disposable - and it's just as fast to make a cup of delicious coffee in this container as it is to stand over the two-drawer rack trying to decide which flavor to choose.  We are very happy with this product!",positive
"Love the convienent little squeeze bottles.  My sons put it in and on everything from cereal, tea, pancakes, to even nutbutter or nutbutter sandwiches, and chicken sandwiches.Awesome Taste, who could ask for more. ""Dissolves instantly in hot or cold. The all natural and organic replacement for sugar in baking, cooking, sweetening beverages of any kind ... Equitably Traded ? Vegan - Kosher - Gluten Free.BPA Free Re-useable/Recyclable Bottle""Renita's Sweet Nutbutter spread recipe:3 tablespoons of RAW agave (more or less to your sweettooth)2 Tablespoon of peanut butter or nut butter.put nut butter in bowl and add agave. Stir with fork until lighter even color or well blended.  Spread on bread for an awesome nutbutter sandwich, or toast, crackers or even chicken for a real treat.My ten year old also likes to use this sweet nut spread on chicken(hot or cold, grilled or fried, enter or even in a sandwich)also works great on soy patties for the Vegan.our favorite nutbutters are :Peanut Butter & Co. Peanut Butter, Smooth Operator, 16-Ounce Jars (Pack of 6)Barney Butter Smooth Almond Butter, 16-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3)O Organics Creamy Peanut Butter, 18 Ounce Jars (Pack of 6)",positive
"I love izze sprarkling juice, it is amazing.  My favorite flavors would have to be apple and blueberry.  I was curious to try the grapefuit one though because someone told me it tastes like fresca, and I love fresca.  I tried it and in no way does it taste like fresca, its much milder then fresca and not a very strong grapefruit flavor at all.  I found it to lack in the grapefruit flavor but more of a peach flavor to be honest.  I have not tried the peach one yet but I am guessing it tastes like the grapefruit one:D lol  Oh well, I am just not a big fan of peach drinks.  If you are someone who likes a milder taste of grapefruit then you will love this, its very smooth.  I dont like very smooth so this is not my favorite, I like my drink to have a bite to it.  It is ok, but I will stick to blueberry and apple from now on. The really awesome thing about these drinks though is they are lower calorie then your normal juice, all natural and no added sugar, and each glass bottle has 2 servings of fruit, you cant beat that.",neutral
"I got these because I'm on a low-carb, high-fat diet and was wanting something high-fiber that also packed a bunch of omega 3s. These fit the bill pretty perfectly! The flavors aren't all winners, but they're all really strongly flavored which is fantastic for a crispy snack. I like the flavors of these more than I like the flavors of potato chips, honestly.They don't strike me as slimy when you chew them, but your mileage may vary - I mean, yeah, the texture is a bit odd (imagine chewing a bunch of sesame seeds, similar kind of texture) and they do get stuck in your teeth, but hey - that's flax seeds for you. If you don't like (or tolerate) the texture of flaxseeds, there's nothing these crackers can really do for you.The flavors: My favorite is the Mexican flavor, hands-down. A close second is the hemp (rosemary! nom nom!) and the cinnamon maple (higher-carb, but only barely. Really cinnamony). I'm not really a fan of the onion garlic and italian... I love garlic, but it's just too much. The original flavor is icky, it just tastes like soy sauce and flax. Meh. I like soy sauce, but it's not really an ideal flavor for crackers! If you like Japanese rice crackers you might like that flavor.I think the cinnamon maple would probably be a fantastic flavor to spread nut butters on (chocolate almond butter, almond butter, peanut butter, whatever).",positive
"When I first started to use IAMS Savory Sauce, my dogs loved it. After a few weeks, they don't seem to care too much for it anymore. They still get a little drizzle in their kibble every once in a while, and will eventually eat it when they are hungry, but they don't consider it to be a treat anymore. I still buy it once in a blue moon when it is on sale because of it contains vitamins and its decently priced, and low calorie. One big negative I have noticed about it is that their face is getting dirty from it. They are white dogs and this product tends to cause increased tear and around-the-mouth stains. I used to buy all different flavors of IAMS Savory Sauce, buy my groomer told me the chicken flavor is best as the beef and pork based flavors can cause an even worse increase in face staining. VitaGravy is a similar product that contains more vitamins, so if your must have some sort of gravy, I recommend VitaGravy a bit more. Or you can also just mix in some warm water with your dog food and let it sit for a bit before you feed it to your dog. This creates a ""gravy"" like texture and aroma that most dogs love. Not the greatest idea if your dog has dental issues, but a great free solution for picky eaters.",negative
"I had never tried Bob's Red Mill pumpkin seeds although I have used and been very happy with many of their other products. I was looking for pumpkin seeds from pumpkins grown in the USA. Most of the organic seeds are from China. The Bob's Red Mill seeds are from pumpkins grown in Oregon.I took the plunge and ordered 4 bags of these seeds, and they arrived in less than 48 hours.Four sealed bags were also in a sealed Bob's Red Mill box and then packaged in a larger amazon box.I just opened one bag of the seeds to try them. They are WAY better than what I was getting at my local whole food store in bulk. These seeds are chewy as they should be and not hard or stale with any off-taste.These have a slight pumpkin taste, which they should have. This variety of seed is rounder and flatter than some of the other pumpkin seed varieties I've had, which I like (no pointy ends to stab me as I'm munching them down).All in all, a great buy!Seeds = 5 starsGrown in the USA = 5 starsTotal = 10 stars!",positive
"Recently, I was gifted the Ice Cream of the Month Club by a very good friend. I was somewhat confused thinking ""how the heck can their be an ice cream of the month club?"" But, with having given and received numerous ""of the month clubs"" and having all great experiences in the past, I was curious to see what they had put together here. Needless to say, WHAT A FANTASTIC SURPRISE! The 4 boutique frozen deserts arrived packaged in dry ice and were completely frozen. My girlfriend and I were pretty enthusiastic to dive in and try them all, but took a step back to read the companies review on each of the vendors and brands. We decided that we would begin with the ""Berto's Gelato - Roasted Banana True Italian Artisan Gelato."" After a single bite, my girlfriend declared that it might be the best gelato she has ever had, and proceeded to eat most of it while we watched TV. The best description she give as she devoured the gelato was saying it was like having ""velvet wrapping around your body."" The additional flavors included in our shipment were Gilles Sherbet Swirl, Cedar Crest Elephant Tracks Ice Cream, and Oberweis Cookie Dough Classic. Each of the selections were very delicious and from companies I have never heard of. I highly recommend this club to any person looking to give or get an array of tasty desserts that you'll want to find more of once you're done!",positive
"This is a most excellent sugar substitute for those who watch their sugar intake.BUT!!! (and this is important because one does tend to follow recipes to a fault) you must use half as much as the recipe calls for, which btw, does not work as well as you'd hope.  It's just not nearly as sweet cup for cup.I make that up using extra Splenda white because I use brown sugar for it's sweetness as well as the molasses flavor.  This is why I will only give it four stars....because they COULD make it cup for cup by doing what I do and adding more Splenda white so a baker could follow their recipe and not give it a second thought.  Heaven knows they're charging enough for it.I'm sure you know this:  Brown sugar is unrefined or molasses sugar.  You can make your own brown sugar by adding 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses to 1 cup cane sugar and mixing it with a fork. It comes out nice and fluffy and you can control how much caramel flavor it has.  (and how much extra sugar too)Splenda brown sugar blend as it is, is a very coarsely granulated Splenda, a little coarser than Splenda white.  So the texture is better than what you might mix up on your own.  So for convenience, you can't beat Splenda brown sugar blend.  The Splenda brand is superior (in my opinion) to the store brands that are popping up but YMMV, and your store might have a really good version.Still...and this accounts for a very good four stars you can always count on Splenda, for texture, for flavor and consistency.  When you bake, that counts for a lot in my book.",positive
"I am still undecided if this is a sugar free option. I know it is mixed with real brown sugar and therefore it has the drawbacks for people who tries to stir clear away from sugar. As far as the taste it is just like brown sugar and it works very good in all baking endeavors, which was the principal reason for the purchase. It does have sugar but I have not been able to determine how and if is detrimental to those who prefer not to partake in using sugar. I mostly use ezsweet that has 0 everything but needed to use some kind of sugar so I bought this. Perhaps it deserves a higher rating and also there is the chance it might deserve 3 Stars instead of 4. Still, it is a better option than most items out there in the free world so that is why I allocated 4 Stars. Hope this helps and wish all who read this the most wonderful and invigorating holidays, starting with Thanksgiving all the way to the New Year. 4 Stars for Splenda Brown Sugar Blend 16-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4), which by the way it ended being in quantity much more than I had bargained for but what can you do? Unless in the future amazon would allow to split orders such as this with other deserving amazon customers. Imagine that!",positive
"Little lesson on TRUFFLES...Truffles graded ""Extra"" are larger than most, the second highest in truffle quality. Best when used at the conclusion of the cooking process, to release all their aroma and perfume. Chefs suggest to slice or shave thinly over pastas, risottos and omelets. Whole -entire truffles- are marked ""brushed"" (which means they have been cleaned of any soil or dirt), preserved in brine or truffle juice -which can be discarded or use to flavor sauced or broths -and are ready to use.Preserved truffles are a nice, budget-friendly way to add VISUAL truffle appeal to dishes. However, if you are looking to add the pungent aroma and taste of truffles to your dish, chefs recommend that you explore fresh truffle selections. Jarred or canned truffles, sold by vendors, are mere shadows of their fresh truffle selves and will not, by themselves, deliver the aroma or flavor of fresh truffles. They are great to use with truffle oil - the oil will add the flavor, the preserved truffles the truffle ""look"", but preserved truffles should be used only to garnish a dish, or in conjunction to truffle butter and oil during those times when fresh truffles are out of season or when the budget doesn't allow for the real thing.NOTE: Preserved truffles out of the jar or can have almost NO FLAVOR or odor. If you are looking for the true flavor of a fresh truffle, then please go to seek fresh truffle pages online and purchase a fresh truffle. If you're looking to add a truffle LOOK only to your dish, then this is the product for you.Better to buy real truffle oil & experiment, for example ""JR Mushrooms & Specialties"" on Amazon, is a good start--about 10 dollars is low commitment that is in line with a superior bottle of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).",negative
"I saw an ad for Runa guayusa in Mother Jones magazine and because it is a Fair Trade item and described as less bitter than tea, I thought I'd give it a try.It is exactly as advertised - no bitterness, just a little hint of sweetness, and a nice gentle flavor.  Very easy drinking, and it does give a kick of caffeine energy.  I have been a Diet Pepsi / Diet Coke drinker for 25 years because I like their tastes and the caffeine (never could do coffee and tea is too bitter), but I have recently converted to being a bicycle commuter for work and needed to ditch the heavy soda drinks.  This guayusa is perfect - as tea bags, it is obviously lighter than hauling around sodas, and it has more caffeine too.  Better for me, too.  And no bitterness like tea or coffee.  And I'm supporting fair trade small farmers in Ecuador instead of giant soda companies.  The packaging is 100% recycled, 70% post-consumer.This guayusa is as good as advertised, I like drinking it, and I can't think of any negatives.  5 stars.  I'm glad I found this product, it is worth the price.",positive
"Lana's Snowflake Black Tea with Coconut and Almond has now become my favorite tea. First the smoothness is unbeatable. I found it a bit smoother than the Hanley Vanilla cormoro! Secondly,the aroma changes from the time you smell it in the bag and then brew, it is a great experience. When you taste it you have a wonderful surprise of sweetness and comfort. Sort of a nutty, caramel with vanilla notes, it is the PERFECT Dessert tea. My husband lost 18 lbs by drinking this instead of having ice cream! Now when you present it to friends,let them taste it first. If they go by the  intense aroma in the bag, it is so fresh some  have wrongly thought it was too strong a flavor, but it is not. It is the amazing  freshness they are not used to.  We served this at our wedding vow renewal and it beat out hanleys vanilla cormoro and Paris too.  This tea has filled a gap I have had in my collection, I have searched for a flavor like this over 3 years!!Lana Please keep on creating this tea, I am definitely coming back for more.And thank you for tremendous and fast service... btw, i am sipping this as i write.. YUM!smiles, grace in VT",positive
"I prefer this powdered milk to the condensed form that Meyerberg sells. The condensed has a more sour flavor to it.  One has to realize that goat's milk is not cow's milk in that it is richer or creamier in flavor so it does startle one until your palate get's used to something which tastes ""different"". When it is warm, it honestly tastes about as close to what a milk product should taste. Cold it has a slight powdered milk processed flavor.I actually made ice cream from this powdered milk and it turned out pretty good. It is like ice milk as this is milk, but it was different and enjoyable but quite sweet.The recipe was 1 quart milk (8 scoops of powdered milk made warm and allowed to chill)1 cup white sugar1 tsp vanilla flavoring (you can try other flavorings like banana)1/8 tsp saltMy electric freezer will freeze this in 20 minutes.I like the powdered for it's ease and it keeps well. I can make up a quart and it will keep 2 weeks, so it is on hand and not wasting or forcing someone who has limited use to drink a gallon of milk. Granted one is used to cow's milk, but this is something one can get used to if they have allergies and I am glad it comes in a nice metal can with a plastic lid to reseal after you pop the top and a plastic measuring scoop to get it right.One can will make 3 quarts of milk.",positive
"I really do not know what the issue is with this goat milk. My one year old daughter has suffered horrible constipation since switching to cow milk on her birthday. After a month of us both suffering (because I had to help it along if you get my drift), I switched her to goat milk. After 2 days, she was passing perfectly soft stools. The goat milk definitely cured her of the constipation, but each can I open seems to be different. Sometimes when I reconsitute it, I know right away that it is going to taste terrible because the smell is so strong. Other cans, I hardly notice it. She will not drink the bad-smelling milk, and when I have tried it, I have nearly vomitted! Majorly salty and gamey tasting.Compared to fresh (Meyenberg from the fridge section of grocery store), well, it really doesn't compare. I have found the fresh to taste sweet, like cream, and then there is a little gamey after-taste, but nothing like the slap-you-in-the-face taste of the powdered. I was hoping to save money with the powdered, but since it is a 50/50 chance she won't drink certain cans, I am really wasting money. I am thinking I will have to stick with the fresh from now on.If anyone has any ideas about what the difference between cans could be, I would love to hear it! I always have prepared it with Britta-filtered water (warmed on the stove) and mixed it up in pyrex, then stored it in a large Ball jar in fridge. (I know I should prob call the company and talk to them, but that would require me to actually remember to do it at a time that they are open and I am able - never happens!!)Thanks!",neutral
"Our little baby girl battled colic and reflux for nearly 6 weeks. She was unable to sleep because her little belly hurt - she would be 90% asleep when she would arch her back ad then scream in pain. Baby, mommy, and daddy were all miserable. After going through all the brands of formula (including Similac Alimentum Hypoallergenic Formula, Powder, Case of 6 Cans- each 1 lb (454 g)) the doctor finally put her on goat's milk and Prilosec. I am not sure which was the bigger influence, but the quality of our lives is now significantly better.  The nice thing about the Meyenberg Goat Milk is that is easy to prepare just like regular formula. Liquid goat's milk must be kept in the refrigerator and must be warmed ... not too big of a deal except for those 3am feedings! Another nice thing about the Meyenberg powdered milk is that folic acid is added. Remember that if you choose to give goat's milk to your baby that you will need to give some supplemental vitamins. Our daughter seems to enjoy the taste - and as a bonus it does not have the nasty smell of Similac Alimentum Hypoallergenic Formula, Powder, Case of 6 Cans- each 1 lb (454 g).Final Verdict - So far... great... let's hope it continues!5 Stars",positive
"I've given up on cows milk products....it interferes with my digestion, creates constipation and gas.  I decided to try this powdered goats milk because I remembered that my parents told me that I was allergic to cows milk when I was a baby and they gave me goats milk instead, but then switched me to cows milk when I was old enough to tolerate it.  I wish they had left me on the goats milk growing up because I find that my body tolerates it much better, and I think I would have been healthier as a child growing up if I'd had goats milk instead of cows milk.I use it to make my own kefir, yogurt, custards and whatever else I need milk for.  I was a bit dubious when I first bought it....I didn't know if I would like the taste of it or not, but....I love the taste and the smell of it.  Mmmmmm.....Yum. The taste at first reminded me a tiny bit of the flavor of lamb.....and I love lamb....but this taste is so slight that it's not noticable in kefir (which makes the most delicious pancakes), or yogurt or in custard or any other baked goods.  I like the taste and smell of this goats milk better than cows milk.I also like the powdered milk because I can make it up a cup at a time or a quart at a time, as I need it, and never have to worry about having to store it in the refrigerator or it going bad or spoiling.  It's very convenient.It takes a few minutes for it to dissolve and be absorbed into warm water when first mixing it, but once it is all dissolved in the water, I can't tell the difference between this powdered milk and fresh milk.  It dissolves and mixes quickest in a blender.",positive
"My 5mo daughter has a severely sensitive stomach associated to an iron intolerance. She's been formula fed since the beginning due to my personal choice. I went through 8 different commerical milk-based and soy-based formulas. A good friend of ours suggested goat's milk. Her nephew was a failure to thrive baby and the ONLY formula he didn't throw up was Goat's Milk. I can easily find the liquid Goat's Milk at our local grocery store. Unfortunately, I have yet to come across the powder at said grocery store. I was home visiting my parents and was in search of the liquid, but found the powder. Strange that a smaller grocery store in a much smaller metropolitian area would have the powder versus a very large grocery store in the US's 4th largest metropolitian who just has the liquid.Anyways, after 8 weeks of trial & error, we have a very happy 5mo baby. I wish would have found this milk earlier.I added a mixture of goat's milk and pulp-free, plain coconut water into my daughter's feedings and it not only has cleaned her system out, but has stopped the colic, vomiting, reflux, constipation AND to replace her electrolytes. Again, I will repeat. Lower iron content equals happier, calmer baby. We still have the lingering green poops compliments of the iron oxidation; however, the iron tolerance has been greatly minimized. No colic, no vomiting, no reflux and no constipation. She has one bottle of coconut water/goat's milk every day just to keep the GI tract from metabolizing the excess iron proteins and to replace her ever so important electrolytes. Ironically, she actually takes this formula mixture better than the traditional formulas!!",positive
"In a world toxic from factory farming, unnatural additives/feed (mad cow anyone?) making sick cows (RBGh and pus in the milk) I avoid any dairy not from grass-fed cows. If you shop organic, you know how expensive this is for animal products.So far as I know, goat dairy is free from these evils.I tried goat products after reading a couple books on natural diet and healing by Dr Jordan Rubin. ""The Maker's Diet"" is good, but the protocols repetitive, and he is of course promoting his products he designed to recover from Crohn's. Coconut oil and goat milk were important for reasons you need to read yourself. Anyhow, it helped me, improve my health too.I find I have less congestion, allergies, and sinus problems.The ""goaty"" flavor can be overcome by a gradual switchover mixing some goat milk into whatever milk you use - be it cow's, soy, rice. After a while you will not notice it much, then you may like it! I bet after a month or two of no cow's milk, you will taste ""cowy"" flavor in it. Our tastebuds change.I like both the evaporated and powdered milks. My cats do too - and it has been okay for feeding a sick cat who couldn't manage solid food.I am going to make some cultured goat milk products, since yogurt is over $2 a plastic cup in Ohio. Maybe cheese will be next - goat farmers cheese? mmm.",positive
"Thanks a-lot for the Review Starflakes.  We haven't made ice cream with it yet, we will be trying it.  Our daughter is now 3, and is also allergic to cows milk and soy.  We found it works well in recipes that can support the heavy cream or buttermilk flavor, like pancakes and mashed potatoes.To the person with the bad review, We had a lot of trouble transitioning to other milks.  We currently mix the whole can plus a quart of fresh milk to make a gallon and a half (weaker concentration than suggested).  Our daughter also demands that we heat it to at least lukewarm (45 sec in microwave).  I thank starflakes again for the explanation that it does taste better warm.We will also sometimes add in a pint of goat yogurt in our blend (usually to the half gallon portion).  We bought a few cans of the condensed for emergency use, when we tried to use the can on a trip, she wouldn't drink it (though we didn't have the normal to blend it with).Even blending it with a quart of fresh milk, we go through 2-3 cans a week, and started buying it by the case when our local store couldn't keep up with our demand, even then we frequently buy them out waiting for the next case.  Hopefully the online supply is more reliable in addition to costing less.",positive
"I'm not vegetarian, but I'm on the fat smash diet by Dr. Ian. The 1st few days he suggest going meatless before building a foundation and reintroducing chicken, fish, and then other meats. I made chili with this. It doesn't taste just like meat or anything like that, but the texture is spot on when u mix in a bunch of other things. I'm not sure how it would turn out just on a bun. If I go that route I will have to season very well. Before making the chili I was a little worried so i cooked up all my veggies and seasoning in a separate pot. Browned this ""beef"" in another pan and added it into the mix later. Cooking this alone it smelled funny, and I was worried it would taste the way it smelled. I'm very sensitive to smell and taste of things. I can taste this in the mix of things but not so much. More than anything I'm busy looking for a taste. One thing I can say is the texture is pretty good for the consistency of meat except its much lighter and thinner less clumpy than real ground beef. If I had to give up beef for the rest of my life and pick this I wouldn't but if cows disappeared off the face of the earth I would be fine with taking this as a substitute.",positive
"As we all know.....any canned soup, organic or not, should be avoided or at least limited.  It does work for storm supplies due to its easy medium term storage and it being infrequently or never used.  It will end up in a hunting camp for a few days of quick meals toward the end of its shelf life.  Everything tastes better in fresh air and this stuff isn't bad.  Again, its use is very limited.Don't like the BPA issue either.  I did speak to Wolfgang Puck about PBA and their plans.  Like most, they are treading water to see what the government (friends of the fda) does or does not do about it.  What's a little more poison added to the current mix in processed foods.Ever notice that most of the Wolfgang Puck soup ingredients here on Amazon end at ""Contains 2% or less of the Following""........?As I indicated above, we did try this soup, and it tasted ok, nothing special.  Try adding a little more sea salt. It is better than the MSG enhanced, preservative laden Campbell's brand crap, a brand we would not buy regardless of circumstance.  One never knows who actually made this soup.We consider the organic versions the lesser of (insert remaining cliche), and have a case......in case.",neutral
"A brother in a Sicilian family who owns an Italian Food Market & Deli here in San Diego, tipped me off to this product over a year ago.  The difference it made in salads and vegetables, sauces and meats was unbelievable.  There is a pleasingly clean, peppery bite that makes it distinctive, adding a bold delicious flavor to fresh salads, cooked vegetables and roasted chicken and meats.  I've tried many other brands of extra virgin, pure, select or other types of olive oils growing up in an Italian household and in my 66 years, none of them stimulated the taste buds with the savory satisfaction delivered by Academia Barilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  The product is not widely known but the laboratories at Academia Barilla in Italy have developed as good a commercial product as is currently on the market and in my opinion, it is the very best.  The cost is high but consistent with the higher end oils.  But, if you enjoy fine foods and preparing aromatic dishes, simply put,  this oil turns them into a gift.  Use it and enjoy the satisfying reaction and comments of dinner guests as they realize they are being treated to a very special dinning experience.  Quality makes a difference.",positive
"These English tea biscuits are baked by hand in Ashbourne, Derbyshire by Artisan Biscuits. The cookies are essentially flavored shortbread with a very distinct taste of butter, honey, and almonds and an excellent texture at once crumbly and crispy with a nice buttery mouthfeel.I was fortunate enough to run across them at Jack's $0.99 Store (2 packages for $0.99!) in three flavors:  Honey & Almond, Ginger & Lemon, and Rosehip & Blackcurrant.  They were quite the hit and immediately became the subject of conversation.The Honey & Almond was universally loved.  A few people thought that the ginger was a bit too strong or else didn't like the floral taste of the rosehips but those were just personal preferences of people generally not fond of those flavors.  In each instance, I thought the flavor combinations  were both well chosen and perfectly balanced.Overall, you couldn't ask for better quality in a packaged cookie.  I only regret that the Chocolate & Raspberry, Coconut & Lime, and Vanilla & Cream varieties weren't available to try as well.  Very highly recommended.Ingredients:Wheat flourButter 25.7%SugarHoney 6.2%Nibbed almonds 1.1%Natural almond flavoringEmulsifier (Soya lecithin)Raising agent (Sodium bicarbonate)Each 150g/5.3 oz package contains 18 cookies or 6 servings of 3 cookiesNutrition per serving of 3 cookies:Calories 130Calories from fat 50Total fat 6gSaturated fat 4gTrans fat 0.2gCholesterol 15mgSodium 45mgTotal carbohydrates 18gDietary fiber less than 1gSugars 6gProtein 1g",positive
"Edit: Upgraded to 5-star.  They appear to have changed the recipe, as the last couple containers I have acquired have tasted substantially better! It almost tastes like Swiss Miss cocoa (and while Swiss Miss is not really my idea of great cocoa, for a protein drink mixed with water, that is pretty good!)Summary: This is the best non-whey, non-soy protein I have found, and I would highly recommend it to anyone with soy+whey/dairy sensitivities! I rated this 4 stars, but if you can't have whey, it is definitely a 5-star product.I'm allergic to both whey and soy, which has made finding a good protein supplement quite a pain! I have tried pretty much everything on the market, including a variety of wheat, buckwheat, and brown rice proteins.  If you are looking for the highest quality protein available, you are unfortunately limited to egg, soy, whey, or casein (based upon PDCAAS, the FDA and FAO/WHO's method of determining protein quality), so egg is really preferable to the alternatives.  Fortunately, this is, in terms of consistency, digestibility, and nutritive content (0 fat 0 carbs), and overall flavor, the best of the various proteins I tried.  In case you are wondering, there is no cholesterol in this protein, either.  Texture and overall 'drinkability' are great... I drink it mixed with water with no issues.  Flavor is decent: obviously, none of us are drinking protein powder expecting a gourmet flavor extravaganza.  This protein is decently tasty if you like chocolate (not as good as most whey/casein proteins, but better than almost all non-whey proteins... I tried quite a few of those as well before discovering that I could not tolerate dairy proteins).  Be warned: the vanilla version of this product tastes terrible.  In my opinion, it is barely drinkable.Four stars overall.  If I had no food sensitivities, I might still use this in conjunction with whey protein, but would probably not use it exclusively.Five stars if you can't have whey protein!I hope that this review is helpful!",positive
"In my opinion, this is the best protein powder out there.I've used a lot of different protein products, from Dymatize to Optimum Nutrition (Gold Standard) and CellTech (MuscleTech), BSN, many others as well.  The reason that I tried this one is because I've been doing a lot of research, talking with my doctor and nutritionists regarding the subject of protein and protein suppliments in general.  The conclusion that I have come to is that the whey products are ok, but they are not the magic dust that everyone thinks it is.  Sure it is good, and the protein is not bad, but it can be better.For those who have issues with dairy, whey is not an option.  Whey is a dairy product, and actually a bi-product of diary production.  Dairy is not the best choice of protein out there, many may disagree with this but it is a fact.  America has an infatuation with dairy and sweets.  If you look at any tables that show protein absorbtion effeciency in our bodies you will see this fact.  Eggs and Fish are rated at the top for best absorbtion and usage in the human body.  Eggs are around 88% effeciency, while fish is around 70% and chicken around 60%.  Whey and dairy are below all of these, this is precisely why whey is so cheap, and that is why it is so popular.  Sure the egg protein is going to be more expensive, but it is a better product.As far as taste and texture, I find it just as good as the whey products that I have used, and even better then some.  I've tried some whey powders that were just aweful.  I have a 5lb tub of ""Metabolic"" whey that I tried, it is still sitting in the back room.",positive
"The Healthy 'n Fit egg protein is a very good product. It's almost all protein, the taste is good, you can cook with it (my favorites are oatmeal and Russian-style cottage cheese pancakes). And the price *used* to be great, even cheaper per ounce than the Optimum Nutrition 100% Egg Protein, Rich Chocolate, 2 Pound. However, since I bought my first tub earlier this year, the price jumped significantly to more than the Optimum Nutrition chocolate-flavored egg protein, so I bought a 2-lb. tub of that. I found that while the ON protein has a little fat and more carbs in it, it was much easier to mix into liquids with fewer or no clumps, unlike the Healthy 'n Fit product. I also like the taste just fine. So I found that I enjoy my shakes with the ON more, and it's faster and easier to mix my oatmeal in the morning with the ON.Please don't get me wrong -- this is a great product. But I just don't think it warrants a higher price than the Optimum Nutrition protein.So, to recap, as compared to Optimum Nutrition 100% Egg Protein, Rich Chocolate, 2 Pound:Pros:Lower in carbsLower in fatCons:More expensiveClumpier/harder to mix",positive
"I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT TO TRY AS A REPLACEMENT FOR JAY ROBB EGG WHITE PROTEIN SHAKES, WHICH IS WHAT I PREFER BUT DOESN'T FIT MY BUDGET - TO EXPENSIVE FOR EVERY DAY USE.  I WAS LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE AND CAME ACROSS THIS.  SINCE ONE OF THE REVIEWS SAID THAT IT WAS SOY FREE I DECIDED TO TRY IT.  I DON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH THE TASTE WITH ALL OF MY HEALTH PROBLEMS OVER THE YEARS I HAVE LEARNED NOT TO EXPECT A LOT IN THAT DEPARTMENT.  IT JUST TASTE LIKE WATERED DOWN CHOCOLATE TO ME.  I DRINK IT WITH WATER OR SOMETIMES WITH RICE MILK BECAUSE I NEED THE EXTRA CALORIES ON DAYS THAT I CAN'T HANDLE SOLID FOODS.  HOWEVER,ON RECEIVING THE PRODUCT, IT DOES CONTAIN SOY. HOW MUCH I COULDN'T SAY AS IT WASN'T LISTED ON THE INGREDIGENT COLUMN.  I FOUND IT MENTIONED ON THE BACK OF THE LABEL STATING THAT IT CONTAINED SOY LETICHEN(THINK I SPELLED THAT RIGHT).  I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH.  IF SOMEONE COULD SHED SOME LIGHT ON THAT I WOULD APPRECIATE THE INFO. ALSO,I NOTICED THAT IT HAS GONE UP ABOUT $10.00 SINCE I PLACED MY ORDER LAST MONTH,SO IT MAY NOT BE AN ISSUE ANYMORE, BECAUSE THAT PUTS IT ABOUT EVEN WITH WHAT I WAS PAYING FOR THE JAY ROBB EGG WHITE SHAKES.",neutral
"I love hot foods, and love this product,  but it is dangerous! I have dogs, and the air born powder travels in the air- fast and hard!  Their eyes were watering, from five feet across the room at my first serving.I hadn't even opened the container, I only unwrapped it out of the mailer-box, touched the OUTSIDE of the bottle and rubbed my eyes and WOW! H-O-T!  I thought about smelling it, and am glad I didn't. It would have burned the inside of my nose majorly.I decided to take out a small portion, and move it into an old spice jar with a sprinkle top to control the amount I am serving on my meals. The larger bottle, is to big to work with such a a hot product.  I needed more control on what I was eating.  If you decide to do this, make sure that you do it in a sink, then wash the sink out, and DO NOT breathe when you are doing the transfer, or better yet; use a mask.  I made a paper funnel, and when it was traveling from the larger bottle to the smaller bottle, it when into my nose, and I had a five minute sneeze attack.  (In fact, every time I use it I do.) I stored the larger bottle in a plastic bag, until I need to refill, and plan to wash the outside of the smaller bottle after each use, so no one else in the house gets hurt.HOUSEHOLDS WITH PETS AND TEENAGERS:  Please watch out for your sneaky animals, that try to swipe your food off your table, it could hurt them and send them to the vet.  And watch out for teenagers with a bad sense of humor, it could hurt someone badly if they decide to play a joke on someone with this pepper.  Seriously.Also, I guess I really am bad a math... this size will last me a lifetime!  It is a very great tasting pepper, smoky flavored, if you can get past the hot part!",positive
"Unlike most people, I prefer not a weak coffee but a milder roast than the burnt stuff most coffee houses make that requires many accoutrements to mask like cream, sugar and artificial flavors. Therefore, I purposely only tried the Columbian.I work in a place that has poorly serviced coffee ""dispensing machines."" They are fun in that you never know what will come out in a day-to-day basis. Some time just your coins back. A few people have illicit electric coffee pots, others use a French press, and still others sneak out for the real thing.Now that I discovered the Columbian Via. I have to defend my cup from all those noses that circle my cup. I know there are directions on the pack; however, I now have my own ritual.  Clean cup, fill 2/3rds filtered water. 90 seconds in the microwave.  Shake contents to bottom of pack.  Rip the whole top off the pack with teeth.  Pour pack in coup and watch sizzle. Stir for a few seconds.  Add a tad of ice. Hope I can make it back to my desk before the cup empties.I was never a fan of reconstituted coffee however I think it is the addition of the micro-ground coffee that adds the edge necessary.In any event you owe it to yourself to try it.",positive
"I am a self proclaimed coffee guy. I enjoy chatting about coffee with the manager of my local Starbucks. I also have my own burr grinder, French press, espresso maker and 2 drip coffee makers (2 cup and 12 cup). So where does VIA fit into my coffee life? I typically use a VIA packet when I want a quick cup of coffee and don't want to take the time or effort to brew a pot (12 cup or 2 cup coffee makes).Pros:* Fast and convenient.* Taste great for an instant coffee - it is not quite as good as fresh brewed but remarkably better than other instant coffee.Cons:* It is expensive. So watch the price on Amazon it will vary greatly over time. I tell my wife we are not ""Pay the full price people"". Put the item in your cart and then if u have time check your cart daily for a while. (I do this for all Amazon purchases since the price does really fluctuate for most items). For VIA I have found that watching it can save me 50% or more on Amazon - the price of this item locally never changes much.* It is not the same as good brewed coffee. Don't expect this to be the same as fresh brewed coffee - all else constant (I.e. filtered water etc.)",positive
"You know, this stuff is really amazing. You can actually create a fresh brewed cup of Starbucks coffee in your own home for less than half the price of store-bought. The quality of the coffee is very high, and the taste is almost an exact replica of the real thing. They have really done a great job with this product.When I first saw it on the shelves, I thought, ""Starbucks instant for over a $1.00 a serving? Yeah, right!"" But I decided to try it anyway, and what do you know? It really tastes great. You really cannot tell much of a difference, (I suppose you could if you had them both side by side,) but the reality is this: once you load down your coffee with foam, cream, flavoring and whatnot, and you let it cool off a bit, the two are almost identical. Very, very little meaningful difference.So, I can make myself a tasty cup of Starbucks at my own home, with my own cup, anytime I want. It saves me from having to go down to Starbucks and spend almost $1 more. The quality and flavor are good, and the price is actually right.I recommend.",positive
"Starbucks Via will not replace a well-crafted hand-brewed cup of coffee from your favorite coffee shop, but it's a hell of a lot better than what you probably expect instant coffee to taste like.If your experience with instant coffee stops at Taster's Choice or Folgers, be prepared to be wowed. Those products produce a result that tastes and looks like water with some coffee flavoring. Starbucks Via is much more like a ""real"" cup of coffee.Another advantage of Via is that the packets are soluble in cold or tepid water, so it's possible to mix yourself a glass of iced coffee right away, rather than having to brew and then cool coffee first.At about $1 per cup, it's certainly less expensive than fresh-brewed Starbucks coffee, though it's still more expensive than brewing coffee at home using a drip maker, french press or whatever other process you prefer. But for when you're on the run or on the road, it's quite a serviceable and enjoyable cup of coffee without too much muss and fuss. I bring Via packets with me when I travel, for example, and keep them on hand for when I'm not in the mood or don't have the time to brew a whole pot.",positive
"Behind the 12 packets of Via instant coffee, Starbucks placed a brief message, ""Never be without."" That's a better marketing strategy than, say, ""You could do worse."" Instant coffee is still instant coffee and no one who starts his or her day with a cup of Joe is about to trade fresh brew or French press for instant.In a pinch, Via is a portable and affordable option.However, I don't recommend Via as a strategy to save money on your coffee bill. A quality coffee press and a thermos will do much better. The 12-packet order currently sells for $8.95 on Amazon, without special offers or subscribe-and-save discounts. That works out to $0.75 per cup, which is about what you'd expect to pay in a standard vending machine. Hands down, Starbucks Via tastes better than anything pouring out of a vending machine. However, each Via stick produces an 8-ounce cup of coffee so, depending which size you normally order, you might spend $1.50 (for 16 ounces) or $2.25 (for 24 ounces).At $0.75 per 8-ounce cup, Starbucks' Via sticks are the same price as SoloBrew's French Press To-Go SoloPress, which I also reviewed on Amazon.com. I still recommend both brands as tasty and portable options over the ubiquitous, freeze-dried coffee sold in glass jars.Rating: Four stars.",positive
"after reading the other reviews, i'm confused and don't think that anyone was talking about THIS TEA! (sounded like most comments pertained to prince of peace green tea, and don't have anything to do with the instant dong quai and red date tea that i clicked on...that being said, this is a remarkable tea...it's delicious, it's instant (so you don't have to wait for it to steep) and it's really good for you...i just love the taste of this, but then again - i enjoy the uniquely-bitter flavor of dong quai (but this isn't bitter, it's yummy!)...for those who don't know, dong quai is considered to be ""ginseng for women"" beceause it's very high in vit B12 and helps to keep women from becoming anemic (due the their monthly cycle)...it also is said to help regulate irregular periods, when used on a daily basis...that said, this tea is special because it helps to ""draw one's energy"" downwards (and the red date, adds to this effect in that red is the color of the 1st chakra)...in other words, this tea has aphrodisiac qualities and will create pleasnt feelings when taken before bed (and it's ""good for you"" and it tastes good and it's a snap to make)...so what's there to be quibbling about?",positive
"My household has this tea stocked up at all times.. not to say it's my favorite tea, but it's my favorite day to day tea. We tend to drink Green Tea for its health benefits and as Green Teas go this one is affordable and fairly high quality for tea bag types. A few notes.. you have to be fairly careful about steeping this tea, it doesn't have a whole lot of tolerance from ""crisp and delicious"" to ""overpowering and slightly off-putting"". I guess I attribute that to the freshness of the tea. I'm not sure. I've had a lot different results with loose tea in a ball and some herbal teas. While this tastes good when you get it right, if you forget the cup for a few minutes, it's not forgiving. That said, that's the only real drawback to this tea. Yes. I've had teas I would rate five stars, six if I could. Yes, they also cost 5-6x more than this easily for a quarter of the amount of tea. Bottom line, if you drink a lot of tea, this is a good brand to buy. If you don't drink a whole lot and would rather buy something really high quality for the few times you do partake of it, I'd look elsewhere.",positive
I am sensitive to Caffeine and supposedly the White teas have 1/3 approx. what Black teas contain. And about half of what the green teas contain. This probably varies all over the place however. Often a decaf tea isn't. If you want no caf you need to look for caf free teas and drinks. I find a kick to this white tea but it definitely is not as bad as some of black teas. My husband and I can't tolerate a lot of tannins and this seems to be high in them as the other reviewer mentioned it's astringent properties. But we temper that with milk or 100% Cranberry Juice concentrates as well as lemon juice or powdered. Good both hot or iced. Looking forward to making sun tea for ice tea with these bags. Look on the net this item is cheaper as are all the Prince of Peace items else where even after paying shipping which is usually reasonable. I hope they don't up the price just because everyone else's white tea is higher. I wish it was available in a loose tea too. A smooth flavored good tasting tea that reminds me of teas I had as a child and at Chinese restaurants. Beats anything I can buy in local supermarkets.I did try the organic version and no way. This one is better for some reason. Stronger and overall a better product even the bag it'self is better than the organic's.,positive
"We recently adopted a shelter kitten and our vet recommended several natural food brands that she felt were superior to our regular supermarket cat food.  As we feel our new addition deserves the best we can give her we not only wanted to make sure her regular food was of high quality and good for her but as our vet said, don't forget to check that her treats are high quality/natural too.  As we were already purchasing the Wellness brand from her list, we tried these treats.On first glance I thought, wow, almost $5.00 for this little bag, that's pricey, but they are very small jerky type treats and they last a long time if you are only giving your pet a few at a time.  My cat loves these and we have found that her coat seems to be very shiny and silky-not sure if these treats contribute, but they could.  We love the fact that they don't have corn, wheat, soy or a bunch of other stuff she really doesn't need.  We also used these treats as a training incentive to teach her to sit for a treat....it worked!  People laugh, but now we call her and hold up the bag and she looks up at her treat and sits down.  If you don't give it to her right away she walks closer and sits again....smart kitty and she loves those treats.  This is the first flavor we tried, but have since tried others and she loves them all.If you would like to try something more natural for your kitty, I would give these a go.  We have been more than pleased and these are now the only treats we consider buying for her.",positive
"I had pretty high hopes for the Busy Bone. I have a large, active chewer (the kind of dog that has to have several bones to choose from all the time if you don't want her to chew up your bed frame). I was hoping that with the Busy Bone's 'long-lasting' promise, I might be able to just give her one of these and at least have time to wash the dishes. Why don't I describe what happened next...I was in the kitchen washing the dishes. It had been about fifteen minutes since I'd given the dog the bone. Deeply absorbed in annoyance with myself for not rinsing said dishes, I was scrubbing vigorously when an awful sound met my ears: a terrible and hauntingly familiar crunching noise. The dog was eating my bed. So I go into the bedroom to scold her and even before I get a chance to look at the bed frame, I am struck by the mess she has caused. The Busy Bone somehow leaves little brown crumbles ALL over the floor. Too small and numerous to pick up by hand and too gushy for the vacuum cleaner to clean up, the oobleck has to be washed out of the carpet with a dish rag. And did I mention that they're expensive?I will continue to stick with real bones that I purchase from the butcher. They're cheaper, they last longer, and they don't leave a terrible mess.",negative
"Very welcome addition to the kitchen cupboard...these USDA organic small black lentils Westbrae Brand come packed to the top in a 15-ounce can and are ready to eat. The ingredients are water, organic black lentils, and sea salt.  Nutrition info is:Servings per container: 3.5Serving size: 1/2 cup (or 130 grams)Calories per serving:  90Fat (trans, saturated) 00. ZeroCholesterol: 0.  ZeroSodium: 125 milligramsTotal carb: 16 gramsDietary fiber:  8 gramsSugars: 1 gramProtein:7 gramsSince Beluga black lentils are said to have a higher protein content (24 grams per serving?)You can see that these small black lentils are different from Beluga...I was glad to see that nice blue label on the website  for Heirloom Beluga lentils, glad to learn about them and would like to order them.  What I received from this webpage was small black lentils, not Beluga.  Instead of belugas,I received Vegetarian organic black lentils.  Not that I'm sorry about it; the can label has a wonderful recipe for soup, and a vegetarian diet pyramid for nutrition.  These small black organic lentils are delicious and nourishing.  I recommend them to you to try, and I'd like an opportunity to order and try the Heirloom Beluga lentils as well sometime.  You'll like the small organic black lentils, many ways to serve them.",positive
"Well I bought this item before and enjoyed it immensely. Pink Salmon is very good for you.This time I ordered again, received ALBACORE TUNA INSTEAD OF PINK SALMON. AMAZON DOES NOT DO RETURNS ON GROCERIES SUCH AS THESE, EVEN IF NOT OPENED THAT I CAN SEE. I sent personally an email to Raincoast Trading Company based in Canada, also left a phone message as well. Delayed response, but finally got emails and they were courteous but they redirected me to try help center to get credit and get the correct item. Gone through hoops in the help center of Amazon to no avail. Until I found the Toll Free Amazon phone number, Amazon LLC confirmed they can not accept the return, but will send the correct item promptly. We shall see, awaiting a replacement item.A minor complaint they are smaller can sizes than the normal pink salmon I am used to ordering.Anyone want some tuna? O well.P.S. Updated  review Sept 30th 2009, I finally got the ordered item, partly because the Amazon rep corrected it when I called in and sent it fast! BTW, it cost me a Toll Call to Canada to the company without a prompt reply. That just added insult to injury. Well I was able to order from a different merchant through Amazon. Thank you Amazon for coming through :)",negative
"I've been a connoisseur of fine tea for many years.  Yet, I can no longer afford to frequent the fine tea rooms and tea stores that I used to, which offered my favorite varieties and international brands.  Subsequently, I've had to settle for lessor quality brands sold in most major supermarkets.Knowing how much I enjoy superior tea, my daughter-in-law chose Bentley's Finest Royal Green Tea Collection Gift Set as a holiday gift.  I could not have been more pleased!  *I regret that I delayed writing this review. Yet, with Mother's Day approaching, I'm hoping for another gift set.Bentley's Royal Green Tea is a superb collection of fine tea which is equal in quality and taste to some of the world's best green tea I've enjoyed.  This elegantly wrapped gift-set offers 6 varieties of special blends of green tea and fruit blends, from exotic fruits to popular favorites, such as Mango or Raspberry.Each teabag is securely sealed in a beautifully designed packet, with an elegant artistic image representing the fruit which flavors that teabag.  Bentley's goes further by providing a sturdy wood-like case, designed with 6 separate sections, each section containing 6 teabags of one flavor.  This solid well-designed dark-green case holds a total of 36 individually wrapped tea bags in its six compartments; a case which aptly resembles a jewelry box for the true 'jewels' of exquisite fine teabags it holds.  Indeed, when you lift the firm lid on this elegant case of fine tea, you will know you have a treasure-chest of great varieties of fine green tea.I was especially impressed that each teabag was expertly measured and prepared to effect the perfect aroma and optimal taste for the average teacup.  No other green teabags comes close to the perfect brew one would expect from the finest loose tea sold in specialty tea stores and tea rooms.Whether you purchase Bentley's Finest Royal Green Tea Collection Gift Set as a gift, or for your personal use, you will not be disappointed by the suburb quality of this wonderful selection of fruit-flavored green tea.Maizie Lucille JamesApril 2, 2012",positive
"We do pet adoptions and also run a shelter for cats. I personally own 7 cats!!! I have absolutely never had a problem with feeding these to any of my cats.They have NEVER vommited from this treat, I have a hard time believing this!!I do know that the recommended amt of treats is only 10.. I have never fed more then 10-12 at a time!At home I have adopted a persian and I often use the hairball treatments with her and they actually DO WORK!!!!! I give her the suggested doce of 10 treats at a time and they are very tasty. Since, I have never seen her gag from hairballs, not once!All of my cats come running when I open these treats. My favorites are the vitamins as well as the hairball and the regular plain I also love to feed them. They love them all!The ONLY other treats I feed usually are Pounce and Party Mix but Temptations are there favortires!I HAVE ABOUT 8 BAGS OF THESE IN MY CABINETS... Because I have a lot of treats!At the shelter I run, we keep all kinds of cats and kittens and we have about 35 right now and NONE have never had any problems with these treats to date. I am sorry that others have maybe had problems but these are the most tastiest and healthy treats available. I also love that they provide GREAT dental care and tarter control.Providing these treats I honestly feel that my vet bills will be less in the future with also providing treats that they absolutely LOVE!!!!My mom and I pay the vet bills for any sick cats, we love cats!!! So far we have been blessed with wonderful healthy strays and none have been diagnosed with feline aids or Leukemia and we do vaccinate and have them tested.Please give these treats a try, they are awesome! Oh and also buy the large bags because it is actually saving you lots of money from buying the smaller bags.. You get about 3x the ammount!",positive
"I love these crackers but not the price change.At $29.00 for 12 boxes; ~$2.42 a box if you sign up for ""Subscribe and Save"" I was ecstatic. I most definitely signed up for ""Subscribe and Save"" delivery.Not yet 2 months later I learn the identical item now cost $55.00 for 12 boxes.Bait and switch?I think these crackers taste better than their clone parent the Triscuit. 12 boxes is just right for a two month period- I keep a couple boxes at work. Use them for bringing nibblies to gatherings and more importantly as a stable of my diet because I choose not to eat bread and I love food items with ingredient lists like this: Whole Wheat, Expeller-Pressed Oleic Safflower Oil, Sea Salt, Natural Tocopherols Added to Preserve Freshness.As a big city dweller who uses public trans (I don't own a car)I rely on Amazon for certain essential groceries. I pick them up at the UPS store on my walk home from the train stop. It's one of the main reasons I'm a ""Prime"" member.I'll need to cancel my ""Subscribe and Save"" for this item. I like to think Amazon wasn't going to send the next delivery without notifying me of the new price.I can get Triscuits anywhere for ~$4.50 a box, sometimes less. The Back To Nature cracker is now $4.59 a box.It's likely the pricing situation is out of their hands but I'm so disappointed!Looks like I'll be checking out the cracker selection at CostCo.",negative
"I have 16 cats ranging from 1 to 11 yrs old and every single one of them likes this.  I have tried Wellness, Holistic, Avoderm, Chicken Soup for the..., Merck Homestyle, BG (Before Grain), California Natural, and Evangers with mixed results.  This is the first canned food that all of them will not only eat but eat all of it.  I've fed them the Chicken and Liver flavor and the Seafood flavor so far and they seem to like both equally.  I find it a bit more expensive than I had hoped it would be, but then again there is no waste and I consider that in itself a savings alone.  I'm a firm believer in better ingredients and less fillers and allergens make for less poop, less litter use, fewer trips to the vet and an overall healthier cat.UPDATE:  I have tried all the flavors on my cats and the chicken and liver seems to be the one they like the most.  They have now officially rejected all the other flavors including the seafood flavor that they originally liked.  I also wanted to add that this is a very STRONG smelling brand of cat food, almost overpowering when I open the cans at feeding time.",positive
"I love the rich, full-bodied flavor of a dark-roast coffee.  When I bought my first Keurig machine I wasted no time in ordering all of the dark roast K-cups that I could find.  I initially settled on Newman's Own Dark Roast as my ""go-to"" coffee, but I didn't stop there.  I like to keep experimenting and looking for something new.  I happened to find Coffee People's Organic Extra Bold blend and was blown away.  It has been my favorite ever since I first tried it.  Last week I saw a listing for a Colombian dark roast sold under the Wolfgang Puck name (it is processed and distributed by Van Houtte) and decided to give it try.  Here is my impression of it:After brewing a cup (I used the 7 1/2 oz. setting) the first thing that I noticed was that it didn't have that freshly-brewed aroma that the Coffee People X-Bold does, however the taste was another story.  It hits your palate with medium acidity and a nice, sharp bite that gets your attention right away. The finish was surprising clean with a hint of spice (nutmeg or cinnamon?) and just a slight, lingering, pleasant bitterness.  I really like this coffee but I think that I will stick with Coffee People's Extra Bold and this will be my back-up brand.  However, I will keep looking for something new.  Who knows what I will find?Newman's Own¿ Organics Special Blend (Extra Bold), K-cups For Keurig Brewers, 24-count,  Boxes (Pack of 2)Coffee People Organic, Extra Bold K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]",positive
"First you must know I am one who roasts my own green beans at home, including Sumatran, but also many African varieties. I like a STRONG cup of coffee. I use K-cups at work because we have no facility for rinsing/cleaning/getting water for a regular machine.Sumatran coffees generally have a very rich, earthy taste; some would describe it as being ""tangy"" almost. Having tried the two other main brands of Sumatran for K-cups, the Puck is by far the best. It is not as bold as something you would get from Starbucks or from roasting yourself, but it has all the flavor elements of a good Sumatran cup. It especially has that nice earthy taste. Even the aftertaste is rich.IMPORTANT: If you are looking for a k-cup that you will use on any other than the smallest cup setting, this coffee is not for you. In my opinion you get a Sumatran because you love strong coffee. Watered down it loses its distinctiveness. Get a generic french roast if you want weaker coffee with some flavor. I make mine with 2 k-cups, at the smallest setting. By camparison, I would give a Starbucks Sumatra mandheling a 10/10 rating for boldness. The Puck is about an 8, the Diedrich is a 4.I highly recommend this coffee for bold coffee lovers, provided you use the smallest cup setting. You will not be disappointed. Best K-cup I have had yet, and I have tried many- Newman, Timothy's, Donut Shop, Diedrich, etc.Addendum: I have since tried th Green Mountain Sumatran, and gave that a one -star. Stale and bitter. I will definitely stay with Puck's.",positive
"I've long been a fan of flavored coffees so when we got our Keurig brewer we jumped on the opportunity to sample as many different flavors of k cups as possible.  Our first foray into the single-serve hazelnut world was Gloria Jean's Coffees,Hazelnut K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers (Pack of 50), which was absolutely awful.  We've always enjoyed hazelnut coffee in the past, though, and vowed not to give up.  I ordered a sample pack of Wolfgang Puck's hazelnut directly from Keurig's website and hoped for the best.Thankfully, Hawaiian Hazelnut blows all of the other hazelnut k cups out of the water.  It is smokey and delicious without being dark and overwhelming.  The hazelnut really does taste like actual hazelnut, which you'd think would be something a coffee drinker could take for granted, but we've been disappointed in the past.  I'd never tried coffee from the Wolfgang Puck brand before, but our positive experience with Hawaiian Hazelnut has definitely gotten me interested in trying other varieties.The hazelnut flavor is pretty bold and full bodied, which is nice, but there is no bitterness or acidity to be found.  This suits me just fine since I enjoy a milder roast, but people who enjoy their coffee strong and dark might not enjoy this blend as much.We'll definitely be repurchasing this coffee when we run out.",positive
"My hair dresser's salon bought a Keurig Machine, so I have been able to sample a variety of K-Cups. K-cups are about 10 times more expensive than a regularly brewed cup of coffee so I have never considered buying one for myself, but having a Keurig Machine at a hair salon makes sense! People have a variety of tastes and K-Cups can provide a nice variety and freshly made one at that.The salon has a nice variety of K-cups: Folders, Wolfgang Puck, Timothy's, and Green Mountain (that owns Keurig).Everyone's taste vary, but here is my assessment of the ones that I have tried so far. Wolfgang Puck was my second favorite. So far, I like Folgers the best.FOLGERS GOURMETSELECTIONS LIVELY COLOMBIANPrice per cup: 69 cents (package of 36 for $25)Earthy flavor, fruity and nutty flavors come through.WOLFGANG PUCK CHEFS RESERVE COLOMBIAN DARK ROASTPrice per cup: 69 cents (package of 48 for $32.98)A dark roast with caramel and earthy notes, slight burntand papery flavors.TIMOTHY'S DECAFFEINATED COLOMBIAN MEDIUMPrice per cup: 60 cents (package of 50 for $30)A bit on the weak side, kind of papery, and less astringent than the others.Ali Julia review",neutral
"While looking for a top rated vanilla K-cup, I stumbled upon this combination flavored cup that was rated higher than any of the vanilla flavored cups at that time.  I took a chance and ordered a double pack from Amazon and was pleasantly surprised. This is a rich tasting medium/light roasted flavor that appeals to several coffee drinkers at our house. There is a hint of built in sweetness so that additional sweeteners are not necessary for those of us who don't care for super sweet coffee. I would classify this as a medium roast and tastes best with the medium sized cup selections on our Keurig Coffee BrewerKeurig B-70 B70 Platinum Single-Cup Home Brewing System. People who prefer extra bold coffees would need to use two of these K-cups to make one extra large travel mug of coffee.  That said, we have found that mixing this flavor with other flavors to make an extra large serving is a most enjoyable pastime at our house. The most popular combo's so far are Jamaica me Crazy with Van Houtte French Vanilla K-Cups for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2), HazlenutVan Houtte Hazelnut Decaffeinated K-Cups for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2) or Costa RicanVan Houtte Café, Costa Rica Tarrazu (Light Roast), 24-Count K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 2). In the end, This is one of the most versatile flavors for those of us who have frequent visitors and several palettes to please.",positive
"First, let me say that I prefer extra-bold K-Cup coffees and only occasionally drink a medium blend, and never decaf. I bought three Wolfgang Puck coffees several months ago: Rodeo Drive Blend; French Roast; and Sumatra Kopi Raya. All three are quite drinkable, though they do not measure up to a few of the extra-bold blends from Coffee People: Kona Blend; Organic Blend; Jet Fuel; and Black Tiger. Even better than these, though, is my new favorite, Green Mountain's Revv. Those who prefer a strong, dark cup of coffee (even at the larger mug setting) should try that brand.Previously, I had found the dark-roast Green Mountain coffees rather boring, but Revv lives up to the hype, both in strength and flavor. Another great Green Mountain coffee is their Espresso Blend (though Amazon doesn't stock it, so the prices tend to be higher here than in brick-and-mortar stores such as Bed Bath and Beyond). Finally, a favorite regular over the years has been Emeril's Big Easy Bold. It's a very nice coffee, though don't expect the New Orleans experience of chicory flavor.Bottom line: You won't go wrong with the Wolfgang Puck coffees, but for my taste they do not stand out among the available bold coffees.",neutral
"NOTE: This one is better for me at the smallest cup setting, which makes it stronger.This is my first time to try Wolfgang Puck coffee. I have mixed feelings about it so far. The Rodeo Drive Blend is a little more 'bland' than I'm used to, which is great for people who prefer that. It's just a different taste, which is good or not-so-good, depending on each person's preference. Personally, ever so often I take a sip of Rodeo Drive Blend and think that it almost tasted like dishwater. Then that goes away and I enjoy the rest of the cup of coffee. I think that reaction is because it isn't as strong and bold as I'm used to, but it's pretty good. I can see that some people might make this their favorite because it is different.Will I buy this again? No. It's good, but it's not my preference, and I might as well buy the ones that make me rave on and on about how good they are, usually Tully's French, Kona, Italian, and House. Those may be too strong for some people, and the Rodeo Drive Blend does have its own unique taste which may really appeal to some coffee drinkers. As with most things, actually a little more than in most things, with coffee, it's a matter of taste and probably a matter of what you are in the habit of drinking. You may want to try this one, especially if you can find it in a sample packet, or do like I do, keep the rest for guests to try.",positive
"Coffee is a very subjective thing.  Some people like coffee that borders on tea, others like the stuff that a certain national chain named after a famous Battlestar Galactica pilot serves.  For the record, I love the slightly-sour taste of Dunkin Donuts coffee and I find the stuff made by ""that other chain"" to be akin to re-hydrated cigarette ash.  For many years, we still percolated coffee...with most big-name brands of pre-ground coffee, you needed a percolator to bring out the flavor in it, but again, your tastes may vary.With my Keurig, my favorite coffee was Paul Neumans Extra Bold....because it didn't seem Extra Bold.  Until you buy 80 of them and get tired of the flavor.  Then, my favorites were the Caribu's....but something happened to that brand (see reviews) and I agree, they did something...either they don't put as much in the cups or they changed the blend, the sourcing of the beans, etc......wasted money on Caribu and wont go back to the brand.So Wolfgang Puck got the nod, tried 4 different flavors.  This one, Sorrento, is not my favorite of the bunch (currently Colombian Chef's Reserve).  It has a bolder strength (which I believe hard core coffee drinkers would consider Medium), but to me it has a simple burnt flavor to it.  Cream and Sweetener don't correct for this, and thus I'm a bit disappointed....but again it was a stab in the dark.I think if you prefer a slightly bolder, slightly more burnt flavor in your coffee...this may be for you.  I like the character of the Colombian Chef's Reserve, but it is not as strong, and perhaps that is just what my taste is slanted towards.  I don't believe you can get a bad cup of coffee in the Wolfgang Puck line however.  Can't say the same for some other K-cup brands.",negative
"If Keurig brewers were evaluated by this particular K-Cup, Keurig would be out of business. Wolfgang Puck - French Roast Melange Francais is inexcusably terrible coffee. Aroma hints of singed oak leave and the top note is simply bitter.  Mid taste is like the bottom ounces of a days old Kwiki-Mart carafe.  Mouth feel is harsh and leaves an appalling coating. The after taste leads one to immediately brush ones teeth.  I simply couldn't believe my Keurig was capable of making such a bad cup of coffee, so I tried again a week later with same results. I use average-to-good filtered water and have no problems with other brands like Green Mountain, Tulleys, nor Emeril's. Everyone I know that has a Keurig learned of it via word of mouth or a shared cup. Usually the results are stunning, and the Keurig invasion lives on.  When I share I'll stick with offering The Coffee Peoples' Black Tiger or Jet Fuel. Now I have 22 more WP/FR K-cups sitting in the bottom draw of my china cabinet to get rid of. Let me know if you want them, as I'd be embarrassed to even give them away.  Sorry Wolfgang, but what the Puck - your French Roast is unpardonably horrible, and at K-cup prices I'll not be duped again. I'll stay away from any of the other WP offerings.",negative
"I am a huge fan of Jamaica Me Crazy coffee.  There was a time in my life when I was totally caffeine free and off the dark stuff, but a customer in the bank I worked at brought in a pound of this coffee as a gift to the tellers.  Every time someone walked by my desk with a cup of this freshly made joe, the smell would really tempt me to go back to consuming coffee again.  Eventually it broke me down, and I am back to being a full time coffee drinker, and proud of it! Imagine how happy I was to find my favorite brew in a K-cup!  The only thing better than a cup of Jamica Me Crazy is a cup sweetened with the new Almond Joy flavor International Creamer in it to highlight the sweet coconut.  Unfortunately, we only have a Keurig at our office (I'm in Real Estate now), so I have to go to work to enjoy a cup.  I'm thinking I have a brilliant boss who knows how to get people to willingly show up to work! Now if I can just figure a way to use it to temp more buyers into our office - I'd have it made.",positive
"For years, I've been completely devoted to Dunkin Donuts brewed at the store and at home.  I tried brewing DD in my K cup and I also bought the Eco Brew and the actual DD k cups.  Awful!  So I was searching high and low for a new coffee.  After trying all the decaf k cups on the market, I finally found and loved Wolfgang Puck decaf coffee k cups.  This is the only place I can find them so I hope Amazon never stops selling them here.  They are mellow, medium roast and I enjoy them every day.  Any other brand is just a back up.  Try them.  I have never had any trouble with any of the cups and I'm on my third order now of 48 cups.  If they had a problem, they've fixed it.This is an update being done on July 7, 2012.  I continue to drink at least two cups of this coffee EVERY day.  It has ruined me for other coffees as I measure every other cup against this incredible Wolfgang Puck Decaf k cup.  Please, please, PLEASE Amazon, make this part of your subscription service.  My head hurts trying to make sure that I always remember to order so as not to ever be out of this wonderful coffee.",positive
"This is the greatest stuff on the planet. First off, I think it's the best silken tofu there is--firm silken will do all of your silken needs, basically. I use it to make mousses for desserts in my food processor. For instance, add some melted chocolate chips, some corn starch, add to a graham cracker crust: you've got a pie. Or I will add some peanut butter, cocoa powder and maple syrup to make a mousse. I also like to just add strawberries and bananas and maple syrup for a ""yogurt."" I use it to make ""sour cream"" and onion dips for vegetables. I also like it to make ""sour cream"" for Mexican food and potatoes--my omni boyfriend can't even tell the difference. Also good to make mayonnaise for potato salad. I recommend a food processor or blender to really get the smooth, creamy texture. This tofu is the best stuff on the planet. I order the 12 pack of it, because I got through 4 or more a week. Also, I like to get the organic, because soybeans are typically highly sprayed crops. It's worth the few extra bucks. I love this stuff--behind my almond milk, this is my most vital ingredient.",positive
"My wife and I decided that we wanted to begin having miso soup for dinner on a more regular basis, so purchased this tofu as an essential ingredient for my miso soup recipe. I was totally impressed with the individual packaging of the tofu (and the fact that it doesn't need to be refrigerated), the taste and texture, and the overall product quality. Needless to say, I am reordering and will continue to do so. I want to say that my picky kids also love this tofu as well -- for kids that seem to only want mac & cheese, they are gorging themselves on (much healthier) miso soup now. This makes me happy. By the way, I also highly recommend the Roland White Miso Paste (incredible flavor and great quality) and the Ajinomoto Hon Dashi Soup Stock which I both purchased from Amazon.  If interested, my Miso Soup recipe is as follows: 1 package of Morinu firm silken tofu (this stuff), 2 tsp Dashi soup stock, 3 TBS white miso paste, 4 cups of water and 2 chopped scallions -- we also reconstitute shitake mushrooms, add dried wakame seaweed (highly recommend either Eden or Emerald Cove from Amazon as well), add shaved daikon, etc. However, this recipe is awesome just as is... We live in Northern California with some of the best Japanese restaurants in the world, but this recipe blows away (or at least equals) what you can get from any restaurant. But I digress... I highly recommend this tofu!",positive
"Progresso's chicken gumbo soup doesn't taste all that great when it comes out of the microwave (or off the stove, if that's your way), but it tastes pretty good. It has white meat chicken, kidney beans, okra, rice, celery, carrot, tomato, and red bell pepper in it, as you can see from the picture on the can. Check the picture I uploaded to see what the soup *actually* looks like in the bowl. The chicken was pretty firm and just right, in my bowl. The gumbo taste isn't bad. You won't feel like you're in Louisiana or Memphis while you're eating it (unless you're actually IN Louisiana or Memphis), but it has the distinctive gumbo taste and is really quite good compared to some of Progresso's other soups. My biggest complaint with this soup is that the green vegetables came out mushy, as they tend to with Progresso soups, I've found. The celery and okra were good, just very soft and mushy, which isn't really what I wanted. It did a pretty good job of filling me up, though, as they pack a whole lot into that can as always. Overall a good soup that I wouldn't mind buying more of if I see it on the shelves sometime.",positive
"Note that I'm not recommending you feed your cat dog food on any kind of regular basis: the two types of animals generally need different kinds of foods and nutrients. However, at the time I was having trouble finding cat-specific dehydrated food that I thought my cats would tolerate, and this was the one dehydrated food I found that included a high amount of protein *and* specifically mentioned taurine on the label, which cats need, so I decided to use it temporarily. The cats absolutely adore it. I've since found a cat-specific flavor from the same company, but I'll probably use a little of this now and then as variety.The cats' coats look and feel shiny and healthy, and they definitely vomit less than when fed more mainstream foods. I also mixed it with some straight ground raw meat/organs/bone to make sure they were getting plenty of meat. The wild brushtail certainly seems to agree with them as a protein source, and there are precious few protein sources that don't make them sick (I'm limited to chicken, turkey, rabbit, and a small amount of fish usually). Because the brushtail is wild it isn't grain fed, and thus should have plenty of the right nutrients. Also, according to the company, it's an overpopulated nuisance pest, so this is a responsible way to help conserve the forests brushtail devour and the animals that live there. What's not to love?",positive
"We have a little Maltese that we spoil to no end.  These treats are the perfect size for him and he loves them.He can be a little picky.  Among his daily treats are Greenies and since we found these on Amazon, Zuke's Jerky Naturals.  I will say that we tried two different kinds.  Along with these, we tried the Wellness WellBites Chicken and Venison Recipe Dog Treats, 8-Ounce Pouch.The Zuke's are really potent.  When you open the bag, you catch a big whiff of how strong they are.  They're probably real flavorful because of it (I didn't try one).  The Wellness treats seem a little dryer.  While our little guy likes both of the treats, the Zuke's win over the Wellness.  Plus they're cheaper so that's even better.  He can't get enough of them.We also tried the Zuke's Z-Ridge Mini - Carrot Fresh Breath Dental Chew Bones, 15 Count Pouch made by Zuke's.  He doesn't like those as much as the Greenies.I would say that this product is one of the best we found for our dog.  Plus we were able to take advantage of the free super saver shipping as well.  These are highly recommended.[Edit: August 14, 2011]He still loves them!We've had to start giving our little guy Remedel for a little shoulder injury he had.  These Zukes make it real easy to give him the pill.  Since they're moist, we just put the pill inside and press it all around the pill.  That way he doesn't even know he's taking it.  Trying to give him pills with the Wellness treats doesn't work so well since they're dryer.[Edit: September 29, 2012]Anyone else notice that they seem different??  The last couple packs we bought were dryer and brittle.  They also weren't as potent as the other ones were.  He doesn't seem to like them as much any more.  I don't know if the bags we bought were partially opened so they dried out by the time the were delivered or if their recipe changed.  I'll buy some more and see how they turn out.  A little disappointed...",positive
"I love the rich, full-bodied flavor of a dark-roast coffee.  When I bought my first Keurig machine I wasted no time in ordering all of the dark roast K-cups that I could find.  I initially settled on Newman's Own Dark Roast as my ""go-to"" coffee, but I didn't stop there.  I like to keep experimenting and looking for something new.  I happened to find Coffee People's Organic Extra Bold blend and was blown away.  It has been my favorite ever since I first tried it.  Last week I saw a listing for a Colombian dark roast sold under the Wolfgang Puck name (it is processed and distributed by Van Houtte) and decided to give it try.  Here is my impression of it:After brewing a cup (I used the 7 1/2 oz. setting) the first thing that I noticed was that it didn't have that freshly-brewed aroma that the Coffee People X-Bold does, however the taste was another story.  It hits your palate with medium acidity and a nice, sharp bite that gets your attention right away. The finish was surprising clean with a hint of spice (nutmeg or cinnamon?) and just a slight, lingering, pleasant bitterness.  I really like this coffee but I think that I will stick with Coffee People's Extra Bold and this will be my back-up brand.  However, I will keep looking for something new.  Who knows what I will find?Newman's Own¿ Organics Special Blend (Extra Bold), K-cups For Keurig Brewers, 24-count,  Boxes (Pack of 2)Coffee People Organic, Extra Bold K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 50) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]",positive
"First you must know I am one who roasts my own green beans at home, including Sumatran, but also many African varieties. I like a STRONG cup of coffee. I use K-cups at work because we have no facility for rinsing/cleaning/getting water for a regular machine.Sumatran coffees generally have a very rich, earthy taste; some would describe it as being ""tangy"" almost. Having tried the two other main brands of Sumatran for K-cups, the Puck is by far the best. It is not as bold as something you would get from Starbucks or from roasting yourself, but it has all the flavor elements of a good Sumatran cup. It especially has that nice earthy taste. Even the aftertaste is rich.IMPORTANT: If you are looking for a k-cup that you will use on any other than the smallest cup setting, this coffee is not for you. In my opinion you get a Sumatran because you love strong coffee. Watered down it loses its distinctiveness. Get a generic french roast if you want weaker coffee with some flavor. I make mine with 2 k-cups, at the smallest setting. By camparison, I would give a Starbucks Sumatra mandheling a 10/10 rating for boldness. The Puck is about an 8, the Diedrich is a 4.I highly recommend this coffee for bold coffee lovers, provided you use the smallest cup setting. You will not be disappointed. Best K-cup I have had yet, and I have tried many- Newman, Timothy's, Donut Shop, Diedrich, etc.Addendum: I have since tried th Green Mountain Sumatran, and gave that a one -star. Stale and bitter. I will definitely stay with Puck's.",positive
"I've long been a fan of flavored coffees so when we got our Keurig brewer we jumped on the opportunity to sample as many different flavors of k cups as possible.  Our first foray into the single-serve hazelnut world was Gloria Jean's Coffees,Hazelnut K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers (Pack of 50), which was absolutely awful.  We've always enjoyed hazelnut coffee in the past, though, and vowed not to give up.  I ordered a sample pack of Wolfgang Puck's hazelnut directly from Keurig's website and hoped for the best.Thankfully, Hawaiian Hazelnut blows all of the other hazelnut k cups out of the water.  It is smokey and delicious without being dark and overwhelming.  The hazelnut really does taste like actual hazelnut, which you'd think would be something a coffee drinker could take for granted, but we've been disappointed in the past.  I'd never tried coffee from the Wolfgang Puck brand before, but our positive experience with Hawaiian Hazelnut has definitely gotten me interested in trying other varieties.The hazelnut flavor is pretty bold and full bodied, which is nice, but there is no bitterness or acidity to be found.  This suits me just fine since I enjoy a milder roast, but people who enjoy their coffee strong and dark might not enjoy this blend as much.We'll definitely be repurchasing this coffee when we run out.",positive
"My hair dresser's salon bought a Keurig Machine, so I have been able to sample a variety of K-Cups. K-cups are about 10 times more expensive than a regularly brewed cup of coffee so I have never considered buying one for myself, but having a Keurig Machine at a hair salon makes sense! People have a variety of tastes and K-Cups can provide a nice variety and freshly made one at that.The salon has a nice variety of K-cups: Folders, Wolfgang Puck, Timothy's, and Green Mountain (that owns Keurig).Everyone's taste vary, but here is my assessment of the ones that I have tried so far. Wolfgang Puck was my second favorite. So far, I like Folgers the best.FOLGERS GOURMETSELECTIONS LIVELY COLOMBIANPrice per cup: 69 cents (package of 36 for $25)Earthy flavor, fruity and nutty flavors come through.WOLFGANG PUCK CHEFS RESERVE COLOMBIAN DARK ROASTPrice per cup: 69 cents (package of 48 for $32.98)A dark roast with caramel and earthy notes, slight burntand papery flavors.TIMOTHY'S DECAFFEINATED COLOMBIAN MEDIUMPrice per cup: 60 cents (package of 50 for $30)A bit on the weak side, kind of papery, and less astringent than the others.Ali Julia review",neutral
"While looking for a top rated vanilla K-cup, I stumbled upon this combination flavored cup that was rated higher than any of the vanilla flavored cups at that time.  I took a chance and ordered a double pack from Amazon and was pleasantly surprised. This is a rich tasting medium/light roasted flavor that appeals to several coffee drinkers at our house. There is a hint of built in sweetness so that additional sweeteners are not necessary for those of us who don't care for super sweet coffee. I would classify this as a medium roast and tastes best with the medium sized cup selections on our Keurig Coffee BrewerKeurig B-70 B70 Platinum Single-Cup Home Brewing System. People who prefer extra bold coffees would need to use two of these K-cups to make one extra large travel mug of coffee.  That said, we have found that mixing this flavor with other flavors to make an extra large serving is a most enjoyable pastime at our house. The most popular combo's so far are Jamaica me Crazy with Van Houtte French Vanilla K-Cups for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2), HazlenutVan Houtte Hazelnut Decaffeinated K-Cups for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2) or Costa RicanVan Houtte Café, Costa Rica Tarrazu (Light Roast), 24-Count K-Cups for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 2). In the end, This is one of the most versatile flavors for those of us who have frequent visitors and several palettes to please.",positive
"First, let me say that I prefer extra-bold K-Cup coffees and only occasionally drink a medium blend, and never decaf. I bought three Wolfgang Puck coffees several months ago: Rodeo Drive Blend; French Roast; and Sumatra Kopi Raya. All three are quite drinkable, though they do not measure up to a few of the extra-bold blends from Coffee People: Kona Blend; Organic Blend; Jet Fuel; and Black Tiger. Even better than these, though, is my new favorite, Green Mountain's Revv. Those who prefer a strong, dark cup of coffee (even at the larger mug setting) should try that brand.Previously, I had found the dark-roast Green Mountain coffees rather boring, but Revv lives up to the hype, both in strength and flavor. Another great Green Mountain coffee is their Espresso Blend (though Amazon doesn't stock it, so the prices tend to be higher here than in brick-and-mortar stores such as Bed Bath and Beyond). Finally, a favorite regular over the years has been Emeril's Big Easy Bold. It's a very nice coffee, though don't expect the New Orleans experience of chicory flavor.Bottom line: You won't go wrong with the Wolfgang Puck coffees, but for my taste they do not stand out among the available bold coffees.",neutral
"NOTE: This one is better for me at the smallest cup setting, which makes it stronger.This is my first time to try Wolfgang Puck coffee. I have mixed feelings about it so far. The Rodeo Drive Blend is a little more 'bland' than I'm used to, which is great for people who prefer that. It's just a different taste, which is good or not-so-good, depending on each person's preference. Personally, ever so often I take a sip of Rodeo Drive Blend and think that it almost tasted like dishwater. Then that goes away and I enjoy the rest of the cup of coffee. I think that reaction is because it isn't as strong and bold as I'm used to, but it's pretty good. I can see that some people might make this their favorite because it is different.Will I buy this again? No. It's good, but it's not my preference, and I might as well buy the ones that make me rave on and on about how good they are, usually Tully's French, Kona, Italian, and House. Those may be too strong for some people, and the Rodeo Drive Blend does have its own unique taste which may really appeal to some coffee drinkers. As with most things, actually a little more than in most things, with coffee, it's a matter of taste and probably a matter of what you are in the habit of drinking. You may want to try this one, especially if you can find it in a sample packet, or do like I do, keep the rest for guests to try.",positive
"Coffee is a very subjective thing.  Some people like coffee that borders on tea, others like the stuff that a certain national chain named after a famous Battlestar Galactica pilot serves.  For the record, I love the slightly-sour taste of Dunkin Donuts coffee and I find the stuff made by ""that other chain"" to be akin to re-hydrated cigarette ash.  For many years, we still percolated coffee...with most big-name brands of pre-ground coffee, you needed a percolator to bring out the flavor in it, but again, your tastes may vary.With my Keurig, my favorite coffee was Paul Neumans Extra Bold....because it didn't seem Extra Bold.  Until you buy 80 of them and get tired of the flavor.  Then, my favorites were the Caribu's....but something happened to that brand (see reviews) and I agree, they did something...either they don't put as much in the cups or they changed the blend, the sourcing of the beans, etc......wasted money on Caribu and wont go back to the brand.So Wolfgang Puck got the nod, tried 4 different flavors.  This one, Sorrento, is not my favorite of the bunch (currently Colombian Chef's Reserve).  It has a bolder strength (which I believe hard core coffee drinkers would consider Medium), but to me it has a simple burnt flavor to it.  Cream and Sweetener don't correct for this, and thus I'm a bit disappointed....but again it was a stab in the dark.I think if you prefer a slightly bolder, slightly more burnt flavor in your coffee...this may be for you.  I like the character of the Colombian Chef's Reserve, but it is not as strong, and perhaps that is just what my taste is slanted towards.  I don't believe you can get a bad cup of coffee in the Wolfgang Puck line however.  Can't say the same for some other K-cup brands.",negative
"If Keurig brewers were evaluated by this particular K-Cup, Keurig would be out of business. Wolfgang Puck - French Roast Melange Francais is inexcusably terrible coffee. Aroma hints of singed oak leave and the top note is simply bitter.  Mid taste is like the bottom ounces of a days old Kwiki-Mart carafe.  Mouth feel is harsh and leaves an appalling coating. The after taste leads one to immediately brush ones teeth.  I simply couldn't believe my Keurig was capable of making such a bad cup of coffee, so I tried again a week later with same results. I use average-to-good filtered water and have no problems with other brands like Green Mountain, Tulleys, nor Emeril's. Everyone I know that has a Keurig learned of it via word of mouth or a shared cup. Usually the results are stunning, and the Keurig invasion lives on.  When I share I'll stick with offering The Coffee Peoples' Black Tiger or Jet Fuel. Now I have 22 more WP/FR K-cups sitting in the bottom draw of my china cabinet to get rid of. Let me know if you want them, as I'd be embarrassed to even give them away.  Sorry Wolfgang, but what the Puck - your French Roast is unpardonably horrible, and at K-cup prices I'll not be duped again. I'll stay away from any of the other WP offerings.",negative
"I am a huge fan of Jamaica Me Crazy coffee.  There was a time in my life when I was totally caffeine free and off the dark stuff, but a customer in the bank I worked at brought in a pound of this coffee as a gift to the tellers.  Every time someone walked by my desk with a cup of this freshly made joe, the smell would really tempt me to go back to consuming coffee again.  Eventually it broke me down, and I am back to being a full time coffee drinker, and proud of it! Imagine how happy I was to find my favorite brew in a K-cup!  The only thing better than a cup of Jamica Me Crazy is a cup sweetened with the new Almond Joy flavor International Creamer in it to highlight the sweet coconut.  Unfortunately, we only have a Keurig at our office (I'm in Real Estate now), so I have to go to work to enjoy a cup.  I'm thinking I have a brilliant boss who knows how to get people to willingly show up to work! Now if I can just figure a way to use it to temp more buyers into our office - I'd have it made ;0)",positive
"For years, I've been completely devoted to Dunkin Donuts brewed at the store and at home.  I tried brewing DD in my K cup and I also bought the Eco Brew and the actual DD k cups.  Awful!  So I was searching high and low for a new coffee.  After trying all the decaf k cups on the market, I finally found and loved Wolfgang Puck decaf coffee k cups.  This is the only place I can find them so I hope Amazon never stops selling them here.  They are mellow, medium roast and I enjoy them every day.  Any other brand is just a back up.  Try them.  I have never had any trouble with any of the cups and I'm on my third order now of 48 cups.  If they had a problem, they've fixed it.This is an update being done on July 7, 2012.  I continue to drink at least two cups of this coffee EVERY day.  It has ruined me for other coffees as I measure every other cup against this incredible Wolfgang Puck Decaf k cup.  Please, please, PLEASE Amazon, make this part of your subscription service.  My head hurts trying to make sure that I always remember to order so as not to ever be out of this wonderful coffee.",positive
"Just read the reviews that said it had a chemical taste - I totally disagree. I think it tastes wonderful! I guess its all a matter of personal preference. I love it so much, I cant go back to the regular unflavored coffee. The only thing that's too bad is that it's artificially flavored. I care not because of the taste, but because artificial flavors are probably not too good for me. But I love the taste anyway! Senseo could easily use natural vanilla flavoring, it is probably more expensive, but they should do it anyway to give their customers a better product. Unfortunately too many companies today use non-natural ingredients in the quest for larger profits, which is a sad commentary. Senseo, you need to start using natural vanilla flavor instead of artificial for the health of your customers.But I still love the taste and cant drink any other coffee! The Senseo coffee in general is so wonderful. I've gone through two machines already. The frothiness of Senseo coffee is so delightful...its like cappacino froth only better. I use Silk Vanilla creamer too which gives it an even better taste (their product DOES have the natural vanilla flavor so maybe that is helping with the taste.) Then I always top off my coffee with cinnamon sprinkles which makes it even more wonderful!All in all, a great coffee and coffee system, just please start using natural flavor Senseo, for the health of your customers! You would probably have even more customers if you did. :)",positive
"I have two cats, one who eats wet food as a last resort (mostly she licks up the gravy), and one who has food allergies (grains) and is incredibly picky (won't eat any grain free cat treats i've found so far--greenies, the tasty junk food ones, wellness cat jerky bits, shaved salmon, etc-- doesn't like catnip, and turns his nose up at anything that costs less than $1.29 a can it seems, to include spots stew; authority; organix; most flavors of avo-derm, holistic select, and innova; max cat; and natural choice).she still licks up the gravy, and eats about half her bowl. He eats his portion and finishes hers, with no vomiting or retching (so nice!). He also wakes me up in the morning if it's breakfast time and i haven't gotten the memo yet, and looks at me like i just kicked his grandma cat when i've run out.this has quite a bit of juice in it, which is good since most cats don't drink enough water anyway.as for me, i love this food b/c it doesn't smell to high heaven, and i haven't died from litterbox duty as of yet.",positive
"-- If you buy this from Amazon, you'll be disappointed at the shipping.  My box of 12 came in one cardboard box, with the 12 container-boxes loosely in a plastic bag.  One was smashed, so leaking into the bag, two were dented, and one was coming open from the bottom due to the puddle of leaking water in the bag. I opened the bag, and it smelled awful from the rancid, leaking water. If Amazon wants to continue selling the 12-pack-33oz, it needs to package the shipping better. [NOTE, however, I was able to Live-Chat with Amazon and get a refund, even though the item is a ""non-returnable grocery item"".]-- AND, review of the drink:  The drink itself is SUPERIOR to the taste of Vita-Coca(""good"") or Zico(too sweet), so as a drink, the O.N.E, really IS like drinking from a real coconut out in the tropics.  I am going back to the individual single-serve containers of O.N.E., shipped from Amazon.-- AND, In a second comparison, the multi-pack of Vita-Coca-33oz comes SUPERBLY packaged in the shipping box from Amazon (as EACH 33oz container is invidually protected in a cardboard sleeve).-- Hope that helps (and, Thank you Amazon for letting me have a refund on the damaged box, but it will be more helpful if you can protect the boxes better for shipping it to us).",negative
"I did a lot of research on this fondant and really wanted to like it however it just didn't work for me. When it arrived it was hard as a rock, but there is a card inside that indicates about 30-50 seconds in the microwave will make it easier to work with. This really did work well. It made it much more pliable and easier to work with. The fondant took color real well and rolled out nicely. It does say ""no shortening or powdered sugar needed"" that's pretty false. If you're coloring it you do need some while needing otherwise it will stick to your hands and your work surface. I DEFINITELY needed powdered sugar while rolling it out. Otherwise it stuck to the silicon mat I use. Also, after coloring and putting it in the microwave it definitely needed some time in the refrigerator before it could be rolled again and placed on the cake. Otherwise it was far too gooey.Finally, the moment of truth arrived, laying the rolled out fondant on the cake. It was much more difficult to work with than I imagined. It's very picky on the thickness. Too thick it's impossible to lay flat, too thin and it would stretch and get holes. I will say it did get some 'elephant skin' during application I was able to smooth it out using a smoothing tool and the final product looked fine. Perhaps I was a little bit rusty, I used to teach a Wilton cake decorating class and have taught fondant decorating for many years but haven't done a cake in the past 5-6 years. I just never remember the wilton brand, which tastes horrible, ever being this hard to work with.The flavor was fine on it's own, but as most fondants, it's incredibly sweet..incredibly. Despite the improved flavor people were still pealing it off the cake and eating the cake and frosting.In the end the cake looked wonderful and people were pleased but not sure I'll be using this brand again.",neutral
"I have ordered many tubs of fondarific in many colors, and generally don't have many problems. If you are looking for a fondant to sculpt figurines out of, this is not the fondant for you. It is, however, the best tasting fondant you will find, guaranteed. It does not dry out which is lovely for covering cakes, but is the reason sculpting is impossible.This last time I ordered a five pound bucket in wedding white, it was horrible. It was so soft it was almost gooey. I had my AC at 65 degrees, placed it in the freezer for awhile, and it was still stretchy and soft as if I had been kneading it forever. I even added some gumpaste and a ton of tylose to try to stiffen it a little, to no avail.I was in a bind and had no time to get or make more fondant, so my cake took 3 times as long as it would have, and it looked horrible. I was very disappointed.I guess I just got a bad batch this time. I would suggest that you order ahead of time and check it first so you don't get stuck like I did.",neutral
"Well I bought these to have a ""Food Tripping Party"" with my wife. I had a spread before us of lemons, limes, strawberries, blackberries, oranges, and grapefruit. We both started with half a pill each as per the reviews here. I then took a bite of a lemon. I guess is was sweeter but not by much, though I was able to eat it. It was like a sweet + tart food which I guess is because of the acid in the fruit. I then ate another half of pill because the instructions that came with the pills stated to take a full one. I tried again. It made the lemons bearable but not super sweet. You would not be able to eat an entire be happy. I went onto the other fruits and the same thing. You could still taste the tart with a sweet aftertaste. My wife said this, ""Well it makes it so you can eat lemons, but who wants to sit around eating lemons all day?"" I'm disappointed BUT the price was cheap enough and it was a fun thing to do with my wife. I'll pawn these off on friends and see what they say. To all the people who threw parties and raved and raved about how everyone loved them, my guess is that they didn't want you to feel bad.",negative
"This product definitely works.I was not aware that i was supposed to break the tablet in half. After eating a whole tablet, I ate a lemon. It was WAY WAY too sweet!I waited 2 hours for the product to wear off so i could eat regular food.I tried a 1/2 tablet the next day. I added some lemon to a glass of water. To me, it tasted like lemonade with 5 packets of splenda. It didn't taste like regular sugar. Which i guess is good. The sweet taste was just different.I also ate cottage cheese, it tasted like cottage cheese with sweetener in it.The product works immediately by the way. No waiting for this to work.I think this product will last me a while.The day after this review I took a tiny nibble of the leftover 1/2 tablet.I made another glass of lemon water and the lemonade was perfect for me. Not overly sweet, tasted like a lemon drop ;pYour mileage may vary with this product.I've heard that other brands taste a bit better than this one.I just ordered a pack from another company. I will report back.I have a HUGE sweet tooth and I'm trying to lose some weight. I'm hoping these tablets will help me with that :)",positive
"I got these for me and my boyfriend to try but he refused to try it with me... at first. I tried to explain to him that it's just fruit put in a pill form but he was convinced it was some type of trick I was trying to pull on him. Anyways so I went to the store and picked up some lemons, limes, tomatoes, kiwi, oatmeal stout beer (which I absolutely hate stout beer), sour candy and some red hots. I let the pill dissolve on my tongue and started out trying a lemon. One thing I recommend which I didn't do was to try out all the food first to get something to compare it to. I sat in front of my boyfriend and ate a whole lemon without even flinching. Then I told him to try it and he could barely lick it without making a face. Then I tried some stout beer... it tasted like cold coffee with a hint of kahluah. I eventually got him to take one of the pills. We had sooo much fun tasting foods!! it was amazing how much it worked!!!! I already recommended it to all my friends and now I recommend it to you. It can be a really cool party trick by betting someone you can eat a whole lemon without making a face.",positive
"After reading an article online a while back about flavor tripping, I went looking for miracle berries and was surprised to find these handy tablets on Amazon. I was worried they wouldn't pack the punch the actual berries were reputed to, but they turned out to be a great purchase.It's true that how effective they are varies by person, and by the foods you try them with, but overall these were a big hit at numerous gatherings of friends and family. I've found that the biggest hits tend to be vinegar, and tart citrus like lemons, limes, or grapefruit juice. For me all go from being sour to very sweet (yes, to the point where if I didn't know better I'd be gulping the vinegar down). Dark beers are interesting, with the changed flavor still usually somewhat enjoyable. Foods or drinks that are already very sweet become cloying and unpleasant. It's still worth trying just to see the effect, but keep that in mind when choosing things to try with the tablets in advance.I've ordered these 4 times, and hope to do so again (at the time of this writing, they are not available). If they remain out of stock for too long, I'll have to try some of the alternatives. I'm reluctant to do so though, knowing how effective these are.",positive
"My friend and I had a flavor tripping party for two.  We each dissolved one tablet on our tongues and then dug in to a plate full of lemons, limes and other sour items.  The effect was immediate and amazing.  We were laughing hysterically throughout the whole ordeal.  We also tried shots of vinegar, mustard by the spoonful (really yummy) and several other types of fruit.  We had a blast finding new things to try.  I think next we're going to have a big group over to play around.  As other reviewers have mentioned, you can split the tablets in half to lessen the effect.  Remember - if you're going to have a flavor tripping party of your own, pack some antacid.  After all we ate, we really needed it.Updates 12/20 - I gave mberry pills to friends for the holidays.  The pills didn't work for all of them.  Judging by some of the reviews the pills either don't work for everyone or not every pill is the same potency.  I contacted the seller who put me in touch with the manufacturer and they are sending me out a replacement batch to give the people who had a bad experience.  Excellent customer service all around.  I still wholeheartedly recommend giving the tablets a try.  If it works for you, it is really amazing.",positive
"After reading most of the reviews, I was expecting the tablet to taste gross.  It does not.  It's not yummy, but it does have a slight (tart?) flavor to it.My first taste was of a strawberry.  It was way too sweet for me.  Almost tasted like I had put tons of sugar on the strawberry, or even sugar substitute.  Next I tried a blackberry, blueberry, pomegranate seed....they were sweeter, but I wasn't blown away by how ""good"" they tasted, just surprised at how my taste buds have changed.  Next up, a lemon!  Everyone has been right about the lemon, it tastes like lemonade!  I ate half of a lemon before I decided it was too sweet for me.  I put pomegranate flavored Greek yogurt over the fruit I just mentioned, and had a bite.  TOO SWEET for me!  Next up, some fermented spicy daikon (ever hear of ""Dave's Gourmet Korean food""?  Everything is fermented in vinegar and it is DELICIOUS!).  The vinegar taste was gone, but the spiciness remained.  Interesting.  I actually like the regular flavor, unaltered, so I won't be having that again.  Oh, I also tried chocolate flavored coconut water--yuck!  There was a chocolate CHALKY taste to it.  It has now been 30 minutes and I just tried the other half of the lemon.  It still tastes sweet to me.  And then I had a sip of veggie broth (from ""Dave's Korean"") which is the only thing that has changed in a way that was pleasing to my taste buds.I'm giving the mberry four stars because it DOES do what it claims, it's just not my preferred way of tasting things.",positive
"We found these tablets to be pretty fun! I suggest dissolving a full tablet in your mouth, not cutting it in half as others suggested. And definitely be sure to move the tablet around your ENTIRE tongue...I missed the back of my tongue when dissolving the tablet so whenever I'd swallow I'd get a hint of the real flavor.However, it was definitely neat to see how the tablet changes your taste!! We tried lemons, limes, grapefruit, buffalo wing flavored potato chips, sour patch kids, warhead sour spray, dill pickles, oranges, whiskey, and wine. I found the ruby red grapefruit to be absolutely AMAZING. The dill pickles tasted so much like sweet pickles, I had to double check the jar to make sure they weren't! Pinot grigio was particularly delicious, as the tablet cut through the sour-ness turning it super sweet!!Oranges were okay, just tasted a little sweeter than normal. The lemons were still a bit sour but I found myself eating 4 slices of them, which I don't think I could have done without the tablets! I swear, the ruby red grapefruit was by far the best, in my opinion.We found that the more sour a food, the more drastic an effect. I definitely recommend trying these tablets with a full fridge so you can experience all types of foods! I'd say some grapefruit, lemons, and dill pickles are a must to try with these.They're great to try with friends, as the novelty wears off after one or two tries. As long as there are new people around though, it's fun to see other reactions to the tablets. Definitely recommend!!",positive
"Bought some of these after getting frustrated about not being able to grow the plant at my house (for those curious, I live in Northern California).  I've always been intrigued after seeing numerous videos on the internet.  I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical.When I got the package, I popped a whole tablet in my mouth and let is swish around my entire tongue until it dissolved.  As for the flavor, if any of you have had Haw Flakes from any Asian market, that's what it tastes like.  For those who don't know, don't worry, it's nothing disgusting.  Kinda bland, to be honest.  After is dissolved, the first thing I tried was a lime.  Verdict: Sweet.  Not overly sweet, but still sweet.  Kind of like a lemonade just a tad of sugar missing.  Next up, apple cider vinegar.  Verict: Sweet.  Doesn't taste exactly like apple cider like some people say, but I see what they're saying.  Last test is cheese.  It tasted different, but not exactly a big change.As for how long it lasted, I would say after 30-45 minutes, it started to fade.  After an hour, it was gone.Bottom line, it was fun to try it out and I will definitely be trying out more things in the future.  As for hosting a flavor-tripping party?  Maybe a good business venture.",positive
"Stumble Upon users, be wary. I was browsing when I stumbled upon an article about miracle berries- a cool new fad that apparently causes things to taste different than they normally would. Naturally, I tried to see where I could get my hands on some.Once I found the mberry Miracle Fruit Tablets, I did some research. I always look at a lot of reviews and alternatives before buying anything on Amazon. The price was relatively cheap, I figured, if it worked as advertised. The aggressive claims on the product's page and the Amazon user reviews also furthered my need to investigate this mystery product, so I bought two packs- one for me and one for my friend.After both of us trying the Miracle Berry tablets, I'd have to say that the product is extremely overhyped, and the experience was, unfortunately, lacking.The way mberry talks about their tablets, you'd expect to have a Willy Wonka-esque food tasting bonanza. Sadly, this isn't the case, and though the tablets do change the flavors of many foods to a degree, it's much more subtle than you'd probably like- no Snozzberries here. I found this to be the case for me, and I was hoping maybe my taste buds were maybe just a bit more dull, but my friend reported the same experience.I'm giving the product 2 stars, not because I hated the product, but because I was very let down with the experience and taking that fact into consideration, I don't think it's worth the money.",negative
"My girlfriend loves grapefruit, but I absolutely hate the stuff.  For her, it starts and ends very sweet, for me (and most people in the world) it starts sweet and ends bitter.  After we tried the Miracle Berry Fruit Tabletstablet, there was a small difference for both of us.  For me, the bitterness subsided a small amount-- not even enough to worth mentioning.  For her, the grapefruit tasted like one of the ""sweetest"" ones she'd ever had.However, the real treat for both of us came with the lemons and limes.  Both of which tasted noticeably better.  However, the effect of a single tablet wore off completely within 5 minutes.  To be honest, I hoped each tablet would last closer to an hour, but as is, you're paying quite a bit per minute for these things (we paid ~$20 for ten tablets w/ shipping).Would I try it again?  After the tablets we have left are finished, I think not.  I already enjoy gala apples, bananas, watermelon, oranges, and strawberries without this tablet-- I can live a perfectly happy life without ever eating grapefruit, lemons or limes DIRECTLY (lemon and lime are fine in foods).If you're dead-set on trying these tablets, try it with some of your friends, but don't expect too much.",negative
"We have been drinking Stephen's Candycane Cocoa for several years.  Our Walmart carries it at Christmas time, but they run out fast.  It's the candycane pieces in the cocoa that make it soo good!  You can make it as strong or weak as you like it, by adding more cocoa or more water than the directions say.  I like it a little stronger - it gives it a bold chocolate taste with a strong candycane kick!  I don't know what else to tell you except it is absolutely out of this world!  All you need is a cup, a spoon, hot water, and Stephen's Candycane Cocoa.  You're set, drink up!  Just remember not to use it all up in one setting!Honestly, the only thing I would change about this product is the number of cups of cocoa per can.  It calls for 3 1/2 rounded tablespoons of cocoa mix per 6 ounces of hot water.  When Sara and I make a 12 oz cup each and each have a refill, we can almost kill off one can in a sitting.  (Yes, it IS that good!)  I wish Stephen's could concentrate this or put it up in larger cans.I hope I have helped in your purchasing decision.",positive
I bought a can of Stephen's hot cocoa over 5 years ago not realizing how good it was going to be. After I drank the first few cups I was hooked and could not find it anywhere again. I ordered it directly from the company for several years and even took several cans to the UK with me when we moved over taking care to make them last. I'm very glad to find this brand on amazon as it's rich flavor surpasses all others I've tried. If you love dark chocolate this is it. I haven't tasted the other flavors but would be willing to bet they are just as good. I may order some for stocking stuffers for Christmas.I also like that this comes in a can with a scoop so you can make it more or less chocolatey as you like or adjust the amount of powder for the size of your mug/cup. The pre-measured packs that most hot cocoa comes in are supposed to be for an 8oz cup and most mugs are 12oz so 2 packets is too strong and one only fills your mug half way. If you'd like very rich hot chocolate you can use 1/2 milk and 1/2 water. You really don't need marshmallows.,positive
"I LOVE dark chocolate so when I saw the reviews of this kind I figured I'd give it a try.  Now taste is a matter of individuality so I'll give you the difference in this Belgian Dark Chocolate by Stephen's and my usual Nestle Rich Chocolate:Belgian:150 calories per serving,  serving is 3Tlb mix and only 3/4 cup water or milk.vsNestle: 80 calories w/water per serving, serving is 2Tlb mix and a WHOLE cup of water.Belgian: Total Fat 3.5g,  Sodium 240mg, Total Carbs 27g, Sugars 22g, Protein 2gNestle: Total Fat 3g, Sodium 170mg, Total Carbs 15g, Sugars 12g, Protein 1gI first mixed the Belgian mix as directed but couldn't finish it due to the fact that it was just too sweet for me.  It IS creamy, but just too sweet.  When I use the Nestle I only use 1/2Tlb and a squirt of dark choc. syrup and I'm happy with that.  So I then mixed the Belgian as I do with the Nestle and it's ok.  I can't rave about it due to the fact that it's higher in sugars and sodium than the Nestle and if you are trying to watch those things you might want to take that into consideration.To me dark chocolate shouldn't be as sweet(or sweeter) as milk chocolate, I'm sure that's why I prefer dark chocolate.  I'll even add some unsweetened chocolate powder to my mix at times.But as I've said it's all in your individual taste, I just wish they would have listed the Nutrient Facts along with their ingredients.Not bad, just not all that great if you don't like REALLY sweet hot chocolate.",neutral
"Ended up with a case of the Stephen's chocolate rasberry and a case of the Stephen's French Vanilla""cocoa.""  I really wanted to believe the 100% positive feedback on here, but you should never believewhat you read, right?I guess the 1st thing I look for in a cocoa is that the liquid has some body to it. This seemed justwatery and weak....it looks like a no-fat soymilk.I added MORE than the recommended amount for the serving size and it was still just so-so.I am just not impressed with the way the powder globbed together and clumped and stuck to the spoon~yuk.$5 a can for 12 serving when you can get the packets of the standard cocoa for 99 cents on sale forthe same amount of servings?Granted, Amazon's price is better than the manufactures website since there is NO shipping throughhere and shipping is at a premium through Stephen's Gourmet.I would say unless you have tried this somehow elsewhere first, do not bother wasting your money to buy6lbs of cocoa mix at one time. You might end up doing what I will have to do when you don't like it.sighgive it away~",neutral
"Ended up with a case of the Stephen's chocolate raspberry and a case of the Stephen's French Vanilla ""cocoa.""  I really wanted to believe the 100% positive feedback on here, but you should never believe what you read, right? I guess the 1st thing I look for in a cocoa is that the liquid has some body to it. This seemed just watery and weak....it looks like a no-fat soy milk. It kind of makes me think of baby formula...........the other reviewer who said like a hot vanilla milkshake is close to describing it but it is not creamy enough in my opinion to qualify as such.....I added MORE than the recommended amount for the serving size and it was still just so-so. I am just not impressed with the way the powder globbed together and clumped and stuck to the spoon~yuk.$5 a can for 12 serving when you can get the packets of the standard cocoa for 99 cents on sale for the same amount of servings? Granted, Amazon's price is better than the manufactures website since there is NO shipping through here and shipping is at a premium through Stephen's Gourmet. I would say unless you have tried this somehow elsewhere first, do not bother wasting your money to buy6lbs of cocoa mix at one time. You might end up doing what I will have to do when you don't like it.",negative
"I bought some of this chocolate for my mother who can't have much caffeine. She used to drink Nestle hot cocolate, fat free-caffeine free, but they stopped making it in canisters so you have to buy it only the expensive way in the puches. Anyway, I saw the milk chocolate flavor of Stephen's on here, looked up info and found out it was low in caffeine so I ordered a BUNCH of it for mom. 110 bucks worth. We got it today and I opened it up and all of the cans were minct chocolate flaovor. I thought they sent the wrong kind... I checked my order and found out I indeed ordered the wrong flavor. See, the canisters look EXACTLY the same except the milk chocolate flavor has a small brown strip in the middle and the mint chocolate has a small green strip in the middle. That's the ONLY difference between the canisters. And since the initial thumbnail images on Amazon are so small, it's easy to not see such a little difference. yes, its' technically my fault, but they need more difference in artwork on the canisters. Not only that, Amazon would not take it back, even though it all was unopened, because its ""food"". and the company who makes it basically said ""Sorry, but it sucks to be you"". So here I sit, 110 dollars worth of hot chocolate which no one can use.",negative
"Only one store in my area, Sprouts, sells wheatgrass in their produce section. Whole Foods sells it, but it is a goodly distance from my house so I only get wheatgrass from them once in a great while. I have a bunny who enjoys wheatgrass as a treat, so I go to Sprouts to get it for her, but wanted to grow my own since it is expensive and requires frequent shopping trips. So I bought these kits and decided to grow it myself. First I have to say I was impressed at how quickly they shipped my order. So I planted the seeds on Friday and by Sunday night, I had wheatgrass sprouts like crazy. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and deliver abundant grass as promised.I have to say, though, that the grass doesn't look at all like the wheatgrass in stores. The blades are way taller (8 inches) and about twice the thickness of the wheatgrass I am used to buying for my bunny. I took pictures but discovered that my camera's memory card doesn't fit this new computer, so I can't show prospective buyers a picture of it. Rats. Since bunnies have sensitive digestive systems and you have to be careful what you feed them, I don't feel safe feeding this grass to her. I can't return it because I aready cracked open the kit and grew grass from one of the three seed kits. The grass is probably fne, but as a bunny owner, I want other bunny owners to know that this grass isn't like the wheatgrass in stores, jut so they aren't surprised and disappointed like I was.",negative
"This is a great tasting tea. I know it is a very healthy and nutritious tea. But in order to have one of these a day I have to be willing to spend at least $60 a month for this tea. That's two dollars a pop and after it ads up I simply can't justify the expense.I mean, for crying out loud, it's a sixteen ounce cup of tea. I know people spend more at Starbucks for something less healthy but I just can't afford to have this everyday. I can use that sixty bucks for a lot of other things. In fact, I decided to use the sixty dollars and buy dark green leafy vegetables at the supermarket along with other nutritious vegetables. Actually, I only need to spend a fraction of that amount per month and I get a lot more food.I know the polyphenols are supposed to be the highest quality in Rishi green tea but I will stick to buying Kirkland brand (Costco) or Treasure Island's green tea and save quite a bit of money.An acquaintance of mine told me about this tea and how it was really good for the immune system. Due to my challenges with illness and deciding to follow the advice of a person who spoke highly of the health benefits of this tea I decided to buy it. Unfortunately, I get blood work done on a regular basis and after nine weeks there was no noticeable change/improvement to justify the expense of this product. It did nothing to improve my health and the lack of improvement in my blood work supports this. So I am no longer going to buy it. I would buy it if I could pay around $20 for a month's supply (for just one tea serving daily), but not $60. It's not worth it.The only reason I'm giving this product four stars is because it does taste very good. Especially with a few droplets of liquid Stevia extract added to the mixture.",positive
"When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I read in a baby magazine about the wonderful health benefits of Chia seeds. They are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, and because healthy brain function is nurtured by Omega-3 fatty acids, I wanted to supplement my diet with something other than fish oil pills that can pack a fairly unpleasant aftertaste.These seeds are so tiny, and so flavorless, that you can mix them into cereal, or even juice, without ever realizing you have consumed them. I have also found that adding these seeds to my breakfast keeps me fuller longer.Chia seeds are more convenient than flax seeds, and a pound of them, costing around $12 (depending on the seller), lasts a few months.If you want to avoid the potential unpleasantness of fish oil supplements, Chia seeds are a great alternative, and for new or expecting mothers, they are a great way to ensure your baby is getting what s/he needs for optimum brain health and development.Lastly, you do not have to be considering motherhood to consider adding Chia to your diet. It is a wonderful, all-natural supplement that is perfectly painless (in both taste and cost) to undertake. Who would have thought that the seeds responsible for the (infamous) ""Chia Pet"" would offer so much more than a gawdy table ornament?Highly recommended.",positive
"For health reasons, I try to eat highly nutritious low carb foods. I love tapioca but it's 100% carbs with no nutritional value. I was introduced to chia seeds and it is a highly nutritious low carb food but it is also a fun food. It absorbs 12x its weight in liquids and puffs up and reminds me of tapioca with a strawberry seed inside (and that's what it tastes/feels like). Another one of my favorites is the Mexican drink called: Chia fresca, which is basically soaked chia seeds in lemonade. You have to experience it yourself to know why it's so popular.  One lb. added to liquid will create 10-14# of highly nutritious food.Chia seeds (best known for the chia pet) are high in protein, 5x the calcium of milk and high in Omega 3 oils. Chia seeds are seeds of an herb and are grown in Mexico, south & central America and were the food of the Aztecs.I would think you could make faux tapioca pudding with just coconut milk, chia seeds & sweetener, but I don't know how well the chia would absorb the coconut milk since it's so fatty. (Can of coconut milk, 1/4 cup chia seeds & sweetener to taste) I make it with 2 cups of water, 4 scoops of whey protein, then I soak one cup of chia seeds in this and when it has plumped up, I add 2 cans of coconut milk and sweetener. Sometimes I cream a package of cream cheese into a can of pumpkin, cinnamon and add that for more nutrition for a pumpkin pie tapioca pudding.",positive
"These seeds are perfect for tossing into yogurt or smoothie.  But you must consume quickly.  The seeds draw moisture quickly causing them to swell.  You will be picking them from your teeth for days if you do not drink with a staw.  I have taken them straight from a spoon and washed them down with a glass of water before my ""light"" lunch and they really do give a feeling of fullness.  Do to a severe sensitivity to caffeine and any sort of stimulus, I wanted to try something natural that would not raise my pulse, quicken my MVP heart and just not make me overall jittery.  These do the trick.  When I drink a meal replacement drink, I still feel hollow inside and want to snack.  By adding a full, rounded table spoon of seeds after a few minutes, I feel nice and full.  These can be tossed into a powdered drink, a canned ready to go drink (milkshake type) and even into a vitamin water.  But believe me when I say, you must consume quickly or you will need a spoon, they turn into a jello consistency quick....which actually is not bad either.  You can bulk up a 100 calorie pudding snack by stirring in a teaspoon or so.  Many ways to get creative with the Chia seeds.  Enjoy!",positive
"Seeds are a staple in my household, I always have flax for baking, hemp seeds for snacking, and chia for added protein, iron, calcium, and omega-3s in my daily morning smoothies. I know you can add chia seeds to salads, but I don't personally prefer the taste. They don't really have any taste, so they aren't bad, just not something I would personally eat a spoonful of. Chia seeds are an important to my daily routine because they have a decent amount of iron and don't hurt my stomach. I'm very sensitive to iron supplements, and don't eat meat, Chia seeds is something my doctor recommended I try to add to my diet, and he and I are both glad I did. Navitas Naturals makes excellent products, and I have purchased many of their brand items. In my freezer right now is their raw maca powder, cacao nibs, flax seeds, mulberries, acai powder, wheatgrass, and goji berries. I am always impressed with the freshness and quality. I have not noticed any processing remnants in their products, and they always arrive fresh from Amazon, who seems to have a much better turnaround time than my local Whole Foods. And the price is unbeatable. My favorite smoothie is 1 cup of almond milk, 1 scoop of wheat grass or Amazing Grass, a huge spoon of whatever nut butter is in freshly made, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon hemp seeds or hemp protein powder, 1 tablespoon cacao nibs, two huge handfuls of spinach, a banana, and ice. This tides me over from 6 am until I eat lunch around 1. (The Chia contribute a lot, since they gel up when in contact with liquid, they leave you feeling fuller for longer) I'd prefer to give 4.5 stars for nutritional benefits and ease of incorporation, but like I said, the taste is lacking. It is not nutty, despite their claims. It's really a ""non-flavor"" and wish they didn't lead you to believe most people would want to just snack on these as they are.",positive
"Chia seeds are a versatile and amazing food.  These seeds from Navitas Naturals:1) Provide a very easy way get omega fatty acids -- your body cannot make Omega 3 fatty acids on its own and they are essential to cognitive health.2) Provide an easy way to get fiber -- not only does fiber help you feel fuller it can promote digestive regularity.3) Are easily incorporated into many foods you eat on a regular basis -- Chia seeds can be placed in oatmeal and smoothies.  Because they have a rather mild taste, you can even use them as sprinkles on a dessert. I've made a vanilla tapioca pudding with them. I also add them to salads.  Because chia seeds eventually turn into a gel if left in a liquid for a period of time, you can use them to thicken gravies.4)Are Vegan (and therefore vegetarian) -- Fish is how most individuals incorporate omega fatty acids in their diet.  These seeds are fish free.5) Provide energy -- Can be a great supplement to take before intense workouts or on days when you are feeling sluggish.  Let these seeds soak in some juice or low calorie coconut milk (like So Delicious)to help propel you through the rest of your day.6)Come in a bag that is resealable.  You don't have to struggle to close the bag; it opens easily and closes just as easily.",positive
"I started adding chia seeds to my diet about 18 months ago.  I have tried various brands and like the Navitas Naturals brand the best of the 4 or 5 brands I have tried.  Not sure if the ""organic"" promises they provide are absolutely true, but as a consumer of several Navitas Naturals products I certainly hope so.  In any event, it beats buying some of the bulk chia seeds I have found at local stores with little or no explanation of where the seeds really come from.In all, I find chia seeds rather tasteless.  The joy in eating them, if there is any, is in the texture / crunch they provide.  Some other brands had what I assume was foreign matter, which made the texture uneven or, worse, hard like having little rocks in the mix.My motivation for adding them to my diet was to increase my Omega 3 intake from plant sources and add more fiber as well.  I have noticed improvement in my overall health since eating them, but I can't say for sure if chia played any role in that because I changed my diet in many other ways and greatly increased my work out schedule.  Just to be safe, I'm going to continue eating chia every morning and adding it as often as possible for other meals throughout the day.As a very happy customer, I plan on continuing my subscription to Navitas Naturals Chia Seeds for a long time.",positive
"It was always hard for me to buy this product locally - perhaps because it's so popular! I find these little chia seeds a good way to sneak in some extra nutrition and add some ""fill"" to my smoothies (otherwise all fruit + water or OJ). I've snuck them into other things too - oatmeal, salad, soups. If you add it to something wet, just note that the tiny seeds (think poppy seeds) will ""swell"" and turn a bit gummy. This isn't a big deal, but it changed the taste of my absolute favorite soup... so I don't think I'll try it in that one again (lentil). I drink my smoothies quick, so I add these as the last step, and I don't think they have much time to swell. The seeds themselves are pretty tasteless to me, just little black dots. WARNING: THEY WILL STICK IN YOUR TEETH! Seriously. These are an ""at home"" item only - when I can brush my teeth or swish well after. Don't try them at work, or before a big meeting, etc. Overall, I don't think they have changed my world... but a good little supplement/boost, and Amazon had them easy to get, and a great price compared to my local market. I took off a star because of the tooth concerns... but otherwise I wasn't expecting magic. They met my expectations and came fresh and well packaged.",positive
"Earth Mama Angel Baby Organic Heartburn Tea did not cure my heartburn.  In fact, I'm currently 29 weeks' pregnant, and have tried (with my doctor's approval) Tums, Pepcid (famotidine), Papaya Enzymes, pathetically bland food and loads of vanilla ice cream, but nothing has singlehandedly *cured* my heartburn.However, this tea does help, depending on the type and severity of the heartburn.  Marshmallow, the useful ingredient, works by helping to coat your stomach and digestive tract.  When one of my friends recommended this tea to me, she explained, ""It won't stop the acid from being produced, or stop it from coming up, but it will make the whole experience less painful and nasty.""  I couldn't agree more.  Subsequently, it's not as effective for combating the I-shouldn't-have-eaten-that-salsa type of heartburn, but is pretty useful for the 2-am-lying-in-bed-without-gravity-to-help-keep-food-down-it-just-won't-stay-down type of heartburn.  In fact, pair the Earth Mama tea with sleeping in a recliner, and the 2 am burn is no longer one of my concerns.The taste of the tea is sort of grassy with a bit of mint.  I don't find it too bitter to drink without a sweetener.  My best tip for making the tea work well is to start drinking it before the heartburn becomes a problem.  I usually brew a large cup to have with my dinner, then reserve a few mouthfuls' worth of the tea to sip during the night when I wake up.  The taste is fine when the tea is cold, and I find it no less effective.Overall, I recommend Earth Mama Angel Baby Organic Heartburn Tea.",positive
"2.0 out of 5 stars. Read this article first, August 11, 2009By  Pregbaby (Florida) - See all my reviewsI thought I was doing the right thing by buying organic and thought Similac was a brand I could trust to be good for baby. That is, until I came across this NY Times article about the sugar they use... [...]From the article:Parents may be buying [Similac Organic] because they believe that organic is healthier, but babies may have a reason of their own for preferring Similac Organic: it is significantly sweeter than other formulas. It is the only major brand of organic formula that is sweetened with cane sugar, or sucrose, which is much sweeter than sugars used in other formulas.No health problems in babies have been associated with Similac Organic. But to pediatricians, there are risks in giving babies cane sugar: Sucrose can harm tooth enamel faster than other sugars; once babies get used to its sweeter taste, they might resist less sweet formulas or solid foods; and some studies suggest that they might overeat, leading to rapid weight gain in the first year, which is often a statistical predictor of childhood obesity.",negative
"I was looking for a formula to supplement my breastmilk for my twins (I have never made enough). I was given Similac Advanced in the hospital in the little two ounce bottles, so I started there. When we ran out of the free samples, we tried to switch to the powdered Similac Advanced, it gave my girls horrible gas. I didn't realize that the two might be different. When we went back to pre-mix to try to resolve the gas issue, I bough a couple of bottles of the organic to try out. I felt like I would rather feed my children organic ingredients over conventional ones if all else was equal. I also looked at the Similac for gas and fussiness and sugar is the first ingredient. Um, no thanks. I felt that the organic milk ingredients were closest to the ingredients in breastmilk (what they get 3 out of 5 feedings a day), so I was happy when they took to it easily and without gas. For the record, we have had ZERO problems with constipation. If I have to feed formula (which unfortunately I do for some of their feedings), I'm glad that I have this formula as an option!",positive
"This is a good product and very high-quality. The majority of people who post on Amazon (and the internet) are not medical providers and are not the least bit inclined in the area of sciences or infant nutrition. There's a large amount of misinformation out there and the misinformation is evident and propagated throughout the reviews for this formula. As for this product specifically (Similac Organic), it is the top echelon of quality with regard to consistency and nutritional value. We've had great success with this product and are very pleased overall as an adjunct to breastmilk. Abbott labs (product maker) is a very large research reagent laboratory for the medical sciences and they have very rigorous quality controls in-place, published research, and they also provide reagents to the scientific research community (exacting standards). That said, I would be less inclined to trust some of the other small makers of formula (ie. other organic products suggested as ""better"" in these reviews - especially the referenced small-name organic powders). All said and done, the components in ALL of the Similac products are the highest quality and monitored with advanced scientific protocols and are well-researched in published studies. I'd trust this brand - Similac, over the smaller, no-names. Plain and simple. Keep in mind it's what best suits your baby and with nascent/developing GI tracts, ALL babies will experience some degree of gas and discomfort regardless of the formula or nutritional source (even breastmilk). It's sad to see people in these reviews propagating misinformation as they are neither pediatricians/physicians. Do your own research and best to avoid those with ulterior motives, as well as the misinformative reviews and internet blogs that are overly slanted or biased.",positive
"Although I eat a ton of fruits/veg, I have to admit I was looking for a ""quickie"" fiber boost, and I wanted to avoid psyllium because of the phytic acid properties that block absorption of certain medications and supplements (I take many of the latter).Sprouting reduces phytic acid, and is recommended by many in the nutrition communities for ""safely"" preparing oatmeal, barley, etc.So I got the sprouted Navitas brand chia powder shown here, but at Whole Foods.  I have to say...this stuff is terrific.  I put 3 TBs (1 serving) in about 1/4 cup of warm filtered water, and stirred it, and watched as it kind of puffed up...tasted it...and you know what?  It kind of tasted like oatmeal or barley.  I intended to add this slurry into my green smoothie, but I liked the way it tasted so much, I just ate it with a spoon.My recommendation is to add a little warm water to the powder, and stir it up before mixing it into whatever you are eating--or just eat it straight as I did.I'm going to buy this brand in bulk at Amazon--and I'll make sure it is the sprouted powder and not the seeds.By the way, I read on a review posted about the Navitas chia SEEDS that they make a kind of ""tapioca"" by adding coconut or almond milk and stevia to the chia seeds...so I tried doing that with the powder...it created a kind of soft, puffy pudding texture, and it was definitely in the ""treat"" category.",positive
"You watch your mouth!Simply, one of the best things I have ever eaten. Healthy organic blue corn chips with taste that packs a punch.I won't waste your time reading about these when you can be enjoying them instead. Just note that some bags seem to have a more generous allotment of cayenne pepper (the special ingredient that distinguishes Red Hot Blues from the standard Blue Chips). Or perhaps certain bags settle more during shipment, in which case the bulk of the cayenne dust is to be found at the bottom of the bag. You can always scoop up the loose seasoning and sprinkle on the chips (or any food! LOL) as you see fit.P.S. Amazon needs to figure out how to share reviews across products. In this case, for example, there are at least four different listings for Red Hot Blues. The only difference is the size of the bag or the quantity of bags that are bundled together. I am posting this review in those as well because other than one listing, none of the others have any reviews. Hopefully this will be of some help to customers, plus point them toward the main listing (the one with Free Shipping and sold directly from Amazon!).Garden of Eatin'® Tortilla Chips Red Hot Blues, 9-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)",positive
"I was never a big fan of pork rinds. But since I started doing Atkins, I was buying them sometimes to fill that desire for a crunchy, salty snack.  I ended up only buying the hot variety since it seemed to cover the taste of the rinds better than plain or bbq.  After reading the reviews here, decided to give these a try.I had never had anything other than the bagged variety of pork rinds.  As others have mentioned here, these are far superior to anything you will find in a bag.  Way, way better than any bagged variety I have sampled.  Plus the make this great popping, crackling noise when you take them out for a minute or so that I greatly enjoy for some reason.Do mind the cooking instructions.  If you overcook, they will end up tasting closer to the bagged taste you are trying to avoid.  Still better than bagged though.  I tried different times in my microwave but found it best to watch and take them out as soon as the bag stops rising.  You will sometimes have some that did not expand(you can pop these back in the microwave to try and revive them) but it is not worth burning some of them to try to ensure all have expanded.",positive
"I was so excited to see these! And the price is good.First, it takes a little learning to figure out how to cook these. The instructions are not much help. ""Stop cooking when the bag stops expanding""....they might as well say, perform a Vulcan mind meld with the pork rinds to know when they are done. I found that the bag's expansion--or not---has little to do with whether they are done. I have a 1200 watt microwave and 1:30 was perfect. 1:00 and they were not cooked, 2:00 and I had charcoal bits.I had to sacrifice a couple of precious bags to figure this out.Taste and texture? Well they are infinitely better than bags of pork rinds from the store. The texture is very good. The taste? I am in no way shy of salty food, love me some salt! But these were borderline too much for me. I did sprinkle some cinnamon and Ideal on them to make them sweet and I still had a hard time eating them. My husband liked them this way though.If they could back off the strong salty flavor, I would buy these again. As it is, I'm going to use them to make low-carb nachos. I won't be reordering them though. Love the crispy texture! But can't choke down the overpowering saltiness.",neutral
"Few things are as enjoyable in life as freshly popped pork rinds.  Modern technology has enabled us to produce the epitome of snack foods in a hot, fresh version.  I will be relegated no more to the listless depths of popped corn.  Pork rinds are the ultimate man chips. Very similar to microwaved popcorn, you just shake the bag and put em in your microwave for about 2 min and voila, hot fresh pork rinds.  When you pop them you have to get accustomed to the fact that they don't ""pop"" like popcorn - they just crackle a bit.  So it is a bit hard to tell when they are done and usually through trial and error you will get the perfect time depending upon the type of microwave oven you use.  Mine is 900W and takes just under 2 min. A couple of pieces will get burnt, or as I affectionately refer to as char. The bag will inflate slightly.  When they are done, you open it up and you are greeted with an aroma that is bacon heaven.  Put one in your mouth right away and it will stick to your tongue like a live octopus.  They are a bit salty so they make the perfect accompaniment to a nice cold beer.  I didn't find them too spicy, just enough.  If you want to be creative, you can throw em in a bowl right after they are done popping and throw some salsa verde or any other kind of salsa you have.  You will be greeted with a chorus of wonderful snaps like getting sizzling rice soup at a Chinese restaurant.  Throw on some shredded cheese and the result is ""man nachos"".  My wife thinks that it is utterly disgusting, even though that hasn't stopped her from eating them.  Trust me, they are delicious, but don't let em sit too long or they get soggy.",positive
"These are a great alternative to your usual ""par-for-the-course"" snacks as well as traditional, bagged pork rinds. I had the same issues with some of the others who've bought them in that finding out how long to microwave them with your particular microwave is a trial and error process on the first bag or two. On my first attempt, they ""fluffed-up"" fine, but I ended up microwaving them too long and some of them started to scorch (leaving a bad burnt smell, though not quite as bad as popcorn when the same thing happens). Spreading them out inside the bag before you start to microwave them is probably the single most important thing you can do. It's a little tricky, but you can get them to move around a bit with minimal effort. If you just throw the bag in the microwave as if it's popcorn, you won't get a quality product, but if you take the time to spread them out (as stated on the bag) and then watch the bag until it stops expanding (again, stated on the bag), they're quite good.Once you get the hang of it, the Bacon Curls are pretty delicious, especially paired with a beer or two (something pale and drinkable, from a ""yard work"" kind of beer to something like an IPA). The curls/rinds are light and fluffy, but very crunchy (surprisingly so, I was halfway expecting there to be some kind of greasy sogginess, but there isn't). They're on the salty side, but again, with the beer, that's a good thing. I like how they come out of the package sizzling and popping a bit, warm (not hot) and delicious. If you already like pork rinds, then this is almost a no brainer, as this is the same thing, only better (fresh, warm, delicious and with less fat).",positive
"These pork skins have a great taste. Very fresh ""homemade"" taste. The cooking procedure can be a bit tricky though. I have a 1000w microwave with a turn table and did not get the same results with each bag. The first bag I tried with 1 minute, and additional 15 second intervls, stopping at 1min, 15 seconds. Several skins had not yet cooked. So I rolled the end of the bag back up and gave it 15 more seconds. Still some did not fully ""explode"" or ""bloom"".  The second bag I started with 1 minute, 30 seconds. Slightly better results, but again I needed to re-roll the end of the bag and give it another 15-30 seconds, still using the 15 second intervals for best results.  The third bag I started with 2 minutes (which is also the amount of time that is used on my popcorn setting) and the results were not as good. Too many had over-cooked and were too hard to eat.My suggestion would be to stick with the 1 minute with 15 second intervals, listening closely to the sound. (They emit a slight hissing sound when they expand).  As soon as the bag has fully opened and the hissing sound subsides, it's a good sign you have reached the optimal result.  This item is a little more work than just picking up a bag of ready to eat at the store, but the improved flavor is worth it. To me anyway.  The jury is still out on whether the ""healthy"" claim can hold water.  I will continue to use restraint and only endulge with this treat on occassion.  Good Eats!",positive
"When I saw the price of the pork rinds plus free shipping, and since I had never tried the micro rinds before I decided I would give it a try. I ordered a box of the Spicy and one of the Original.They were here in no time.We have a 1000 watt micro and we experimented a couple of times and found that 92 seconds was perfect for us. If we have a few that do not puff up (which rarely happens) you can put the few on a paper plate and put them back in the micro and it takes just a few seconds for them to puff up.Because I am not a spicy food lover I wasn't as crazy about the Spicy as the Original but my husband loved them. So that made it possible for each of us to have a box of our own. Wahoo, I didn't have to share with him. Worked out great.I would liked to have had a little less salt on them but was able to knock some off just by tapping the rind on the plate as I ate them.I would give this an excellent rating, in fact I am going to order 2 more boxes after I finish this.",positive
"I normally rate whatever items I buy but rarely offer words of advice. Well, these things changed my mind. I love pork rinds. Usually I buy a tub of them from Sam's, but since I'm the only one in the house who eats them, they go stale long before I can make a dent in them. So I saw these, and the positive reviews, and thought, ""Hey, that's the perfect solution!"". It's a perfect solution all right...a perfect solution to get me to stop eating pork rinds.I made the first bag, as per the directions. I had no problem with them crisping at all. They were perfect in that regard, nice and crunchy. But the taste is awful! I thought, perhaps, it was a bad bag. Nope. The second batch tasted just as terrible. I have no idea what they use to flavor them, but it tastes like a strange mixture of salt and soap. There's enough salt in them to kill a horse, which in and of itself wouldn't be so bad (I actually like salty things) but when combined with whatever garbage they dug out of their backed up shower and called seasoning, it left me hunting for listerine - or gasoline, whatever I could get my hands on - to get the taste out of my mouth. I'm still shuddering from it. If you like the taste of feet, go for it. If not, I'd suggest heading to Sam's to buy the wonderful tasting pork rinds we all know and love.",negative
"I was surprised at how well the rinds ""popped,"" and didn't have any difficulties as other reviewers did.  I made sure that I unfolded the package (it's folded into three just like a microwave popcorn pack), unbent the folds so that the product could move between the three areas, then I shook it vigorously several times, trying to distribute the contents somewhat evenly throughout the bag.  Two minutes in my microwave (1100 Watts, but 10 years old) is perfect, and virtually all rinds pop every time.This is a low fat product, so it isn't nearly as tasty as the supermarket pork rinds you may have tried.  One could easily eat an entire package, although there are three servings per bag, but you will pay the consequences in terms of salt intake and MSG overload.  The MSG triggered a migraine for me, so now I don't eat it frequently, and make sure I only consume half a bag at most.  When I get near the bottom of the bag, where the most salt and MSG ends up, I try to brush off as much as I can.Still, a good snack option for those with blood sugar sensitivities.  Zero carbs is always good! The only reason for my 4 star review is that the amount of MSG per bag seems to be pretty high, and that's not disclosed on the product's Amazon page.",positive
"After reading all the positive reviews, I was really looking forward to finally getting a very low carb (somewhat low calorie) snack that I can work into my low carb living.  I've had pork rinds from the stores and thought they were pretty good, so I expected this to be at or better than my local convenience store brand.  Wrong.  I was first disappointed with the texture.  After following the instructions to microwave from 1-2 minutes, some (about 1/4) were crispy, but the rest were almost like taffy and would stick to the teeth?  Perhaps I didn't cook long enough, so 2nd bag stayed in longer which made a few more crispy, but more burnt and chewy ones.  But texture is only 1/2 the problem, the biggest issue was that the product taste like the bag. The taste of the microwave bag seems to bake into the product giving them a paper bag taste.  Finally,those without the full paper bag taste didn't really have a lot of flavor.  They were salty (which is to be expected),but that's really all the flavor you get.  So if your desperate and too lazy to get out a store (or can't find any in a near by store), this may work for you.  It  works out to about $1.00 a bag, so I'm not totally disappointed as my dog loves them.  By the way, my dog gives them 5 stars.",negative
"my husband loves pork rinds, i however was freaked even thinking about ""deep friend pork skin"" but i am always willing to try new things so over the years i have choked down countless brands of pork rinds to appease my husband.one day i was at work (at a hotel) and i notice over on the snacks for sale shelf microwaveable pork rinds. i was like WTF you gotta be kidding me, so being the good wife i am i buy them (more as a joke than anything else) for my husband well he zapped them bad boys and started happily munching away, oohing and ahhhing over how good they were, so i tried one (i refused to tell him that it was pretty good)..over time i bought him more, even ordering them thru the hotel (ya employee discount!!) and he noticed that i would ever so casually walk by and snatch one from his bag. finally i gave up and just made myself a bag. i am now hopelessly addicted however no longer work for the hotel so i needed a new supplier....lolour microwave has a popcorn button, on a whim i gave it a shot figuring it would be a microwave disaster, much to my surprise i got PERFECT bags of porky crunchy goodness EVERY TIME, and when i say perfect i mean not one single under done or burn piece. for the life of me i cant figure out HOW the microwave can use the same button to make popcorn and the pork rinds so perfectly. but i chalk it up to magicbe forewarned if you have dogs.....these are doggy crack, (yes i know...don't give the dogs people food...yadda yadda) i am convinced if you waved one of these little buggers in front of your dog and told him to speak, he wouldn't bark, he would recite Shakespeare. i have never seen my dogs go that crazy over ANYTHING else",positive
"I'm currently deployed and I'm on a low carb and high protein diet.  But my current location doesn't allow me to go out into town easily to get the type of foods that would keep me on my diet. So i ordered this from amazon.Prosfast shipping!taste greatZero carbsconsdoes make the room smell once you open the packageso be mindful of anybody else who might complain. just open it outside, through a window, or stand under a ventilation fan.I've read reviews of people have trouble cooking it. here's my method.-the instructions says cook for 2 minutes, but i set it to 3 minutes.-after 45 seconds I open the door flip the package and shake it to spread the pieces out again-after another 45 seconds i flip the package one more time and help the bag expand by just shaking the pieces around.-then I'll let cook for about a total time of 2:10-2:20 then stop and open the bag and place the rinds in a bowl or container.I'll then look through to see if any have not expanded yet. I'll just throw them in the microwave without the bag on a plate or napkin and just let them cook for a minute.there, you are done!i like to dip them in hot sauce. ENJOY!",positive
"I'm kind of addicted to these.  I like both the Hot and Spicy and the Plain Lowrey's Bacon Curls Microwave Pork Rinds, but like the Hot and Spicy best.  I found the perfect time in my microwave of 1:20, but had to experiment to find the right amount of time.  Before taking them out of the plastic I shake them a little.  Once in a while they will fly out of the bag when I try to shake it when the bag is out of the plastic and opened flat like the directions show.  You really need to get them dispersed in the bag before popping if you want full big puffy pork rinds, which I think needs to be done more than 5-6 times like the directions state.  Some bags do seem fuller than others, however.  I have to agree these do stink when taken out of the microwave.  I turn my stove fan on before taking them out of the microwave and pour them out of the bag under the fan and hold the bag and bowl up to the fan for a few seconds.I've tried dipping these into ranch dressing which is a bit of a treat too, but seems to make the porky too soggy, but I like the taste of it.",positive
"Wow! This really hurts me to do this, but I have to give this syrup the lowest review it has gotten yet. This was my first time ordering  Hidden Springs Vermont Maple Syrup, and I did so because the other brands weren't available in the 1 Half Gallon variety. I wanted to go with 1 Half Gallon this time because I go through the 32 oz. containers too quick and the Hidden Springs Maple Syrup also saved me money by buying it in bulk. Now to the bad part, I usually purchase either the Coombs Family Farms or Highland Sugarworks brands of maple syrup and I love their taste; it was a bitter disappointment when I first tasted the Hidden Springs Maple Syrup and realized I'd made a huge mistake.I do not cook with these syrups, I use them for one thing and one thing only -- pancakes, waffles, or French-Toast. The aforementioned brands I usually purchase are awesome on my breakfast products, but the Hidden Springs Maple Syrup had a very funny off-putting taste that made it impossible to enjoy my breakfast. Don't get me wrong, it isn't nasty, but in comparison to Coombs or Highlands it is terrible.Unfortunately, I feel like I wasted $36 on maple syrup, as I now have about 60 oz. of Hidden Springs Maple Syrup that I won't eat. Perhaps it'll make a good cooking syrup and I can find some good recipes calling for maple syrup. But in summation, if you're going to spend this much money on maple syrup, buy Coombs or Highlands, there's a reason they are the top purchased syrups on Amazon.",negative
"In recent months I have become an Amazon.com Prime Fanatic.  Why? Because you can buy a lot of good stuff cheap (meaning ""cost effective"")and have it delivered in two days for free!  How can you hate that?  But, Beware!!As President Reagan once said ""Trust but Verify"". I have actually corrected his intent because I think he was trying to be too Politically Correct; that is ""Distrust and Verify"". You must ALWAYS shop and reshop, internet and retail, to see what makes Price Sense.To the point: I can buy the 40 Oz. (2-1/2 Lb.) bag of B&J Kona Blend coffee beans in the decorative bag for $16.99 (No Sales Tax in MA) at my local BJ's.  An aggressive Amazon.Com Marketplace Seller is offering the same item for $40.69 plus $8.24 shipping, $48.93 Total.  I will not dignify the sellers price by speculating what the profit margin might be or what the final Unit Price results in.  You be the judge. All I can say again is ""Distrust and Verify"".P.S.  I defend the right of a company to gouge their customers.  That's what Capitalism and America are all about.  Flip side is that others will see the gouging and decide to sell the same product for less money- that's also Capitalism and what we're all about.I would encourage readers to comment on my opinion.  Thank You.",positive
"after reading the other reviews, i'm confused and don't think that anyone was talking about THIS TEA! (sounded like most comments pertained to prince of peace green tea, and don't have anything to do with the instant dong quai and red date tea that i clicked on...that being said, this is a remarkable tea...it's delicious, it's instant (so you don't have to wait for it to steep) and it's really good for you...i just love the taste of this, but then again - i enjoy the uniquely-bitter flavor of dong quai (but this isn't bitter, it's yummy!)...for those who don't know, dong quai is considered to be ""ginseng for women"" beceause it's very high in vit B12 and helps to keep women from becoming anemic (due the their monthly cycle)...it also is said to help regulate irregular periods, when used on a daily basis...that said, this tea is special because it helps to ""draw one's energy"" downwards (and the red date, adds to this effect in that red is the color of the 1st chakra)...in other words, this tea has aphrodisiac qualities and will create pleasnt feelings when taken before bed (and it's ""good for you"" and it tastes good and it's a snap to make)...so what's there to be quibbling about?",positive
"My household has this tea stocked up at all times.. not to say it's my favorite tea, but it's my favorite day to day tea. We tend to drink Green Tea for its health benefits and as Green Teas go this one is affordable and fairly high quality for tea bag types. A few notes.. you have to be fairly careful about steeping this tea, it doesn't have a whole lot of tolerance from ""crisp and delicious"" to ""overpowering and slightly off-putting"". I guess I attribute that to the freshness of the tea. I'm not sure. I've had a lot different results with loose tea in a ball and some herbal teas. While this tastes good when you get it right, if you forget the cup for a few minutes, it's not forgiving. That said, that's the only real drawback to this tea. Yes. I've had teas I would rate five stars, six if I could. Yes, they also cost 5-6x more than this easily for a quarter of the amount of tea. Bottom line, if you drink a lot of tea, this is a good brand to buy. If you don't drink a whole lot and would rather buy something really high quality for the few times you do partake of it, I'd look elsewhere.",positive
I am sensitive to Caffeine and supposedly the White teas have 1/3 approx. what Black teas contain. And about half of what the green teas contain. This probably varies all over the place however. Often a decaf tea isn't. If you want no caf you need to look for caf free teas and drinks. I find a kick to this white tea but it definitely is not as bad as some of black teas. My husband and I can't tolerate a lot of tannins and this seems to be high in them as the other reviewer mentioned it's astringent properties. But we temper that with milk or 100% Cranberry Juice concentrates as well as lemon juice or powdered. Good both hot or iced. Looking forward to making sun tea for ice tea with these bags. Look on the net this item is cheaper as are all the Prince of Peace items else where even after paying shipping which is usually reasonable. I hope they don't up the price just because everyone else's white tea is higher. I wish it was available in a loose tea too. A smooth flavored good tasting tea that reminds me of teas I had as a child and at Chinese restaurants. Beats anything I can buy in local supermarkets.I did try the organic version and no way. This one is better for some reason. Stronger and overall a better product even the bag it'self is better than the organic's.,positive
"Pros:  flax seeds, organic, fiber, pumpkin seeds, taste!Cons:  priceYum.  I used to avoid granola cereals because they were hard to chew.  A friend visited, brought a box of Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax Granola, and forgot to take it when he left.  So, I tried it.  I was hooked immediately.  Not only was it tasty, but it wasn't jaw-breaking hard.  It wasn't mush either.  Perfection.The only problem with this cereal is the price.  For someone on a fixed income trying to eat right, it's expensive.  It is hard to find it for less than $4-5/box and that's just too much for me to spend on a small box of cereal.  I bought this bulk package from Amazon when it was on a super sale, but on accident I didn't hit auto renew and the price went back up.  When it goes back down I'll renew, but until then it's other places that are cheaper.  These are Fred Meyer in bulk and Trader Joe's ($2.89/box).  The best price is Fred Meyer.Make sure that you chew the cereal good.  The flax seeds are whole.  If they enter the body whole, they EXIT whole as well, and that means you get zero nutrient from them.  So, chew it up!It's EXCELLENT with So Delicious Coconut Milk, a non-dairy, non-soy drink.  I just use it for this cereal.  I have stomach problems and this combo is one of the few things during the day that doesn't ache me.",positive
"The 4 pounds of sliced meat itself are contained in a single cardboard box; no vacuum seal or even plastic wrap.  That box is placed in another box that is lined with styrofoam sides, styrofoam peanuts, and three frozen ""ice"" paks.  It was shipped FedEx 2 Day (that's what the label says), not Overnight or next business day, which begs the question, what exactly did the $52 in shipping charges for 4 lbs of meat and minimal packing materials actually go towards?  I think I know, and it wasn't shipping.Years ago ""Grecian Delight"" (the brand on the box) was sold in a local supermarket chain in Gyro Kit boxes - each contained a pack of sliced gyro meat, one pita, and a small container of tzatziki sauce.  I loved them, but I haven't seen the kits in decades and was happy to find a way to once again stock the freezer with gyros-in-waiting.The gyro meat itself, which I have ordered before, tastes just like ... gyro meat!  As I said, I love gyros, but there's no place nearby where I can drop in and enjoy one.  So I have ordered the product in the past, but in this case, I've ordered for the last time.I've gotten the individual 1 lb vacuum packets before 3 at a time and they've arrived frozen or nearly frozen. Not so this box.  The meat was not only thawed, it was only slightly cool. I'm afraid I'm going to be throwing it out.  Too risky.  For $52 shipping charges, it should have arrived in perfect condition. Overnight. I won't make this mistake again.  I can't afford to.",negative
"I really like this Namaste Foods ""Say Cheez"" gluten free, vegan macaroni and cheese style dinner. It's not Kraft Mac & Cheese but I like it a lot better than Kraft! It's zesty and peppery and it does taste like cheese.I thought that the 3 tablespoons of oil they say to mix the ""cheez"" sauce with was excessive.  I used one teaspoon of oil and 1/2 cup of the cooking water I reserved from the pasta and let it simmer while stirring for a few minutes to thicken.  Then I added the pasta and green beans that I cooked with the pasta.  It was really tasty!  The macaroni, which was a nice texture and cooked up beautifully, has ridges to hold the sauce.  Do not over cook the pasta though, it needs maybe 8 1/2 or 9 minutes.It's just way too expensive.  I really think Namaste Foods could make money and still price this much better to be affordable for the average person.  No need to price gouge people who have food sensitivities and parents who have children with Celiac Disease.  I know this type of product costs more to produce because of the need for a dedicated facility and the special ingredients but your prices are ridiculous.Most families are on a strict budget especially in these days of poor economy and job losses.  Even on Subscribe & Save this product was almost $4 a bag!  Come on Namaste Foods.  You don't understand the meaning of ""Namaste"" if you charge such exorbitant prices.",positive
"This is a great product for those who need gluten, dairy & casein free foods.Of course it doesn't taste like REAL macaroni and cheese! Geez - do you really think shelled hemp nuts and other things are going to give you a creamy cheesey texture or taste? If you're looking for something to replicate annies GF mac and cheese (which DOES contain dairy) then you will search in vain. You cannot get real cheese flavor from non-cheese products.However, if you're realistic and are aware that non cheese stuff won't actually taste like cheese yet you want something similar to mac & cheese then this is a great option! We really like this mix. It has a unique taste. We tend to alternate this stuff with Road's End Organics GF Cheddar Penne & Chreese® Road's End Organics GF Cheddar Penne & Chreese® 6 oz. (Pack of 24) The Road's end is closer to cheese but again, those who want a real cheese flavor/consistency will be sorely disappointed. However, for those of us who cannot have real cheese this stuff is great.We mix in veggies with ours (you know the ones that are little squares of carrots, peas, corn, etc.) and I use hemp milk when mixing for a bit more substance and flavor. Also if you add a bit of trocomare A. Vogel Trocomare, Organic Spicy Herb Seasoning Salt, 8.8-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 3) it makes a huge difference in flavor (actually trocomare makes a huge difference in the flavor of everything! We love it and use it on just about everything.So - for those who expect a real cheese flavor - don't even bother and stick with real cheese or change your expectations.For those who realize it won't taste like real cheese but who want something different and unique (and gluten, dairy, casein free) - buy this, it's great!!!",positive
"The first time I tried this, I thought it was beyond hideous. I was expecting something that tasted vaguely like pasta with cheese sauce. I had only recently developed a total dairy intolerance on top of the gluten problem, so was having very bad experiences with ""cheez"" & cheese subsitutes. Every one I've tried has been uniformly hideous, so it's not like I had high hopes for this dish. It is not even remotely cheese-like (or even ""cheez-like""), and hoping for something that tastes within screaming distance of cheese messes up one's expectations something awful. However, I found if I approach this dish after erasing all thoughts of 'cheesishness' from my mind & tastebuds, it's quite good. Actually describing the taste is a bit of a challenge...it's got tons of flavor, not hot-spicy but turmeric/onion/garlic/paprica/butterish/something... maybe it's the hemp seed that gives it the indescribable yumminess I can't begin to compare with anything I'm familiar with. Whatever the heck it is, I find myself madly craving it quite often.As it comes out of the package, it's not creamy at all , though one can up the creaminess by adding whatever milk substitute you prefer, & I've also added 'fake cream cheese' to it with decent creamy results.Still, I wish they'd get rid of the 'cheeselike' claims & call it something else; it seems to me it'd better prepare folks for liking it, thus increasing the sales, thus BRINGING DOWN THE PRICE, which is my main complaint with this & all the Namaste foods. I really feel like too often those of us with real, severe, dietary restrictions --who have no choice in a specialty diet as opposed to those who are ""going gluten free"" as a way of jumping on a fad bandwagon-- are being budgetarily scr....er, shafted by specialty food makers.If anyone has been introduced to Cincinnati chili as an adult without adequate prior preparation, the shock experience of this pasta mix is something akin to that. I grew up on Cinci chili & have a lifelong addiction, but if you approach it expecting something like good ole texas chili with meat 'n' tomato 'n' beans, your taste buds are in for one heckuva shock. Those with no preconceived notions frequently love the stuff, but it is very, very different from traditional chili, having been concocted by Greeks.",positive
"White Rose Velvet Garden White Tea is an exciting and unusual premium Numi tea. It is a white tea, more rare than other types of teas and less processed as well, having been only plucked and dried (not oxidized). Some people find white tea a subtler and more enjoyable type of tea experience (I know I do). White Rose Velvet Garden White Tea is certified organic, and is both fair trade and kosher.It is made from hand-wrapped white tea leaves and rosebuds! Rosebuds---can you imagine?!?! Those are the only two ingredients, and they are delicate and delicious, different from anything else I've ever tried. This Amazon page erroneously lists some other ingredients but these are absolutely NOT in this tea---it is made from only white tea and roses.This tea, like all Numi teas, is packaged with 100% post-consumer waste, and the tea bags are made from biodegradable filter paper. Numi does not believe in the practice of adding oils or flavorings to bolster flavors, and I love this and can tell the difference; for this and many other reasons, Numi is one of my favorite tea manufacturers.On the box, Numi writes: ""Roses have been a symbol of love and beauty since the dawn of romance. Numi's enchanting Velvet Garden(tm) releases a provocative sweet rosy taste as it blushes a soft pink. With every sip this liaison of organic rose petals and delicate Spring White tea imparts a silken smoothness. White Tea is the tender bud of the tea plant making it exquisitely subtle and supremely healthy. High in antioxidants and vitamin C, this uplifting Fair Trade Certified white tea blend will be the beginning of a long lasting love affair."" I have to agree. This is truly an amazing tea.If you like Numi teas, get it---you won't be sorry. If you are new to Numi but love white tea, or are curious to try it from the description, I do not think you could find a better source than Numi. If you are looking for a romantic tea, White Rose Velvet Garden White Tea fits the bill perfectly.Highly recommended.*****",positive
"I bought Fireworks Wisconsin white birch popcorn 64oz seeking the perfect popcorn for my Whirleypop popper, but I wrecked the batches simply by cooking them too hot. Now I've discovered on my own how to do it RIGHT.  If you want perfect popcorn, here's my secret:- Add 2-3 ounces of oil in popper + 3 kernels;- On electric stove (yeah, I know) set burner between 8 and 9 on scale of 1 to 10. (If you set it for 10, you'll have small, lousy, and even unpopped results. Who knew!)- When the 3 kernels pop, add 1/3 cup of kernels (any more than this and they'll spill over)- Meanwhile, melt 1/4 to 1/3 of ONE cube of butter in microwave for 35 seconds.- When popped, (turn the whirley handle to prevent popped corn from overheating / or shake your pot (the one on the stove) if you lack this popper) and pour into your favorite bowl, (don't put butter into your popcorn cooker) drizzling butter and sprinkling a smidgen of salt.  The very best you've ever had . . . true?Another Tip: I deliberately make extra, putting the rest into a FoodSaver airtight canister. It stays genuinely fresh throughout the week.  P.S. I'm just a happy customer. I don't sell popcorn. (But now I eat too much of it.)",positive
"Nutiva Organic Hemp Seeds are so good for you.  They are 33% protein, 9% Omega 3, and GLA.  I think the MSRP on these bags is $14 each so Amazon has these priced at almost half-price!  This is a great affordable way to get some healthy proteins and fats.Amazon sent me very fresh product.  I subscribed-n-saved on July 22nd and it arrived via OnTrac on July 24th.  The Nutiva Hempseed package says it was packed on may 19, 2012 and is best before may 18, 2013.  Pretty fresh product and tastes fresh, too.Sprinkle on top of your  cereal, omelets, yogurt, soups, salads, and veggies.Hemp seeds require no advance soaking to derive optimal nutritional benefit.Here is a great way to enjoy Hemp:1cup hemp seeds1 cup spring water1Tbsp maple syrup, honey, stevia, or your favorite sweetneerdash himalyan saltoptional flavoriing = cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamomCombine all in a blender and blend well until a creamy white milk forms.  Pour through a strainer to remove any husk residue.  Will keep in refrigerator for 4-5 days but I recommend preparing small batches right when you want to drink them as fresh is the most tasty and most nutritious.  You could also make a great milk out of Cinnamon Red Maca Almond Butter",positive
"I generally consider Keebler products to be definitely designed for children, and not appealing to adult sensibilities.  I bought these on chance because I love mint flavored products and they were on sale.  I fully expected to find them gagging and that I would have to give them away.Surprisingly they aren't bad.  I wouldn't buy them again, since there are so many similar products which are better.  But they have good points.  Each bar is large, not as big as a candy bar, but close.  Each bar is individually wrapped, which I thought was overkill for a box of cookies, but that makes it easy to throw one into a lunch box or purse.  Note that you only get six cookies in the whole box.  The cookies are surprisingly light and crispy.  Definitely sweet, but not overly so, unlike many other Keebler products.  The mint flavor is fresh and not wimpy, and the chocolate flavor is mild but still pleasant.  The flavors overall are well balanced with emphasis on the mint, as it should be.I'm not sure if these are designed for children or adults.  They seem much too large to be meant for children, and I'm not sure if kids would enjoy this combination of flavors in this configuration.",neutral
"I first bought the small, 100-calorie pack box in my local store.  They are a wonderful source of protein without the carbs, salt, and extra sugar that come with other snacks or with roasted nuts (e.g., especially honey-roasted nuts).These whole, raw almonds are great for anyone with a blood sugar issue.  The raw almonds won't make your blood sugar spike; are handy if your blood sugar has dropped and you need a quick source of food; and, the 1.5-ounce bags are sturdy and won't rip--or haven't yet in my overly packed and oft-mangled bag.As the previous reviewer mentioned, once you start eating these, you won't miss the added fat and salt of any distributor's ""roasted"" nuts.  Since eating these natural almonds, I haven't missed the traditional ""roasted"" nut taste.  I grew up on the usual nuts, but now I find I really look forward to this new, clean taste.  For all these reasons, I recommend Blue Diamond's raw almonds.(However, if you still think that these almonds aren't crunchy enough for you--especially if you bought the canned nuts--you could always roast them yourself.  Put the raw almonds on a cookie sheet [you may want to line your sheet with foil or parchment paper] in a pre-heated oven at 350 degree F.  Stir them a few times to ensure they don't scorch (I would check around 6 minutes--especially if your oven is a bit temperamental [like mine]; and stir and check again before 10 minutes [because it's amazing how fast nuts can go from 'almost done' to 'scorched'--or worse--'burnt'].  Roasting them yourself still has to be much healthier than any nuts that are cooked in oil.  Remember also, if you do roast the raw almonds in the oven, please cool them completely and then refrigerate them afterward.)",positive
"For years, I used SENORET CHEMICAL 300 ""TERRO"" LIQUID ANT BAITS BX6. It worked extremely well. Within 12 hours, all ants were gone. However, my latest infestation was not responding to Terro, in fact, they were eating the liquid up, but it wasn't killing the ants. My neighborhood Hardware Supply store told me that insects could become tolerant to certain pesticides. I found the ""Safer"" product, but was skeptical. Take off the spout cover and blast a fine white powder into the cracks or places where the ants are coming through. For me, it was under two long baseboards in the kitchen. Then I swept up the excess white powder into the cracks some more and cleaned the tile of any powder. It worked instantly. Any ants that even touched the powder immediately started to wiggle and die. I have a cat, so I cleaned any excess up carefully, so she cannot get any on her paws, as it is very toxic. It's as good as Boric Acid.This powder claims to kills Ants, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Silverfish, Crickets, Millipedes and Centipedes. I did notice that immediately after applying this product, Silverfish started to appear, evidently sensing the chemicals. Soon, they will be gone. Do check it out. I am SO glad to be rid of those ants (they even got into my freezer where I had chocolate!).",positive
"Our beloved Bengal kitty, Isabel, is 13 years old and suffering from kidney stones, which are inoperable in felines. For years she lived on dry food but began to shun it as her health declined. Our vet ultimately advised feeding her whatever she'd eat: ""She might as well be as happy as possible in her declining years.""So, we offered her one soft food after another. She turned up her nose at the expensive, vet-sold brands and repeatedly rejected one national brand and flavor after another. Finally, to her gustatory delight (and our great relief), she made her choice: this particular Wiskas version is the ONLY kind she'll eat day in and day out. It MUST be Whiskas with the turkey AND GIBLETS in GRAVY. The gravy seems to add a certain flavor and texture she can't resist.We surmise that, like humans, our pets have food preferences linked to palate-pleasing aroma and taste. This Whiskas is the one that rings the bell for our Izzy. No, it's not the best choice for managing kidney stones, but she's got to eat. (So you won't worry that we're ignoring her renal problems, she's on daily medication and is doing quite well.)It's not an inexpensive cat food, but its packaging is very convenient and space-saving. The Amazon auto-ship program is a life saver. The cartons always arrive on time, and the per-package bulk rate is lower than the price of small quanities. Also, our local Target was the only place we could find this exact variety, and now the store no longer carries it. (Remember, our cat demands GIBLETS and GRAVY and accepts no substitutes).Give autoship a try. The price is better, and you can easily adjust the quantity and frequency of shipment or cancel altogether.",positive
"I'm writing this review on behalf of my husband who is the actual Starbucks VIA decaf Italian Roast coffee drinker. Because of some health concerns he has been drinking only decaf coffee for well over a year. He recently had problems after having a couple cups of what was supposed to be decaf at a restaurant. We believe regular coffee was brewed in what was supposed to be the decaf pot. At a recent visit to our ""local"" Starbucks, which is 90 miles away, I discovered the VIA decaf Italian Roast and bought a three pack for him to try. He likes strong, good coffee and was impressed after his first cup. He took two packages to a meeting last night so he could have coffee, too, when the rest of the group was having real coffee and drank both of them and came home wishing he had more of the VIA. I've placed a pre-order for the 50 pack available through Amazon and from now on when we travel, he will be carrying a supply of decaf Italian Roast VIA with him so he will know for sure the coffee he is drinking is decaf. It seems expensive until you look at what you would pay for a cup of mediocre coffee at any restaurant.",positive
"I started buying Skippy several years ago after reading a number of consumer reviews that gave it a top ranking. The one that stuck with me the most was a polling of 12 year-olds, who gave Skippy peanut butter a resounding recommendation for its tastes and texture. In writing this review, I went back and checked to see what more adult reviewers think. I'm taking the liberty of quoting from the CookingLightly website so far as its review of Creamy:""The roasted peanuts on the ingredient list are evident in the heady aroma and balanced flavor. Testers thought this sample was a touch oily, but spread the best...Makes the perfect peanut butter sandwich, but can turn into a savory dressing when mixed with soy, vinegar, and crushed red pepper to serve over sugar snap peas, broccoli, or a stir-fry. For a sweet version, mix with honey and mayonnaise and use as a fruit salad dressing. Mix with chile paste with garlic (sambal oelek) or sriracha for an easy sauce for roast meats.""This is my opinion, too, and while the above review was for the regular Creamy, it applies in my opinion to the reduced fat version just as well. I love this peanut butter. I know that Jif and Peter Pan are also often ranked highly, but Skippy is by far my preference.While I use it on sandwiches, I often just eat a tablespoon or two as a quick snack and source of protein. It is so good in this role that I gave it to a diabetic friend. She uses it in lieu of orange juice if she's starting to feel hypoglycemic. The peanut butter stays with her longer and has a smoother effect.I will note that some nutritionists are now raising questions abou he value of reduced fat peanut butter. They have two ASIC points:1. The process of removing fat is n fact removing monounsaturated oils which are healthy for us.2. To compensate for any loss of taste, manufacturers are putting back in sugars and oils which may not e so healthy.My rating is based on taste and texture. I'm not taking a position in nutritional debates but do suggest that you check these matters out separately if you are concerned about this kind of issue.",positive
"I expected that these canisters of Blue Diamond ""Roasted Almonds - Honey"" would be the same product as the little cans of Blue Diamond ""Honey Roasted Almonds"" ( Blue Diamond Almonds Honey Roast, 6-Ounce Tins (Pack of 12) ) but they're surprisingly not the same, and have a very ""off"" taste.  What a disappointment!  Blue Diamond has apparently seen fit to add much more maltodextrin and ""other natural flavors"", which I suspect cause the odd taste, thus ruining a fabulous product.I've been having a hard time finding the small cans of Blue Diamond ""Honey Roasted Almonds"" at the supermarkets, despite all the other flavors being carried.  It's as if Blue Diamond just, for some reason, *wants* this product to fail.  First they make it hard to get the canned version, then they completely change the taste of a great product and package it in a canister, using a name that is so similar that it contains all the same words, but without a hint that it's not the same product.I'd contact Blue Diamond and complain, but I already know that they never respond to customers despite having a contact link on their website.  In the past, I wrote to them when they test-marketed and then removed some wonderful silvered almonds (not ""slivered"" but silvered, as in almonds with a very light sugary coating);  when I wrote to ask, instead of appreciating my interest as a customer, they simply ignored me.So I'm offering this review as a warning to anyone else who might make the same mistake, and think that these almonds will be like the similarly-named canned ""Honey Roasted Almonds"" from the same company.  The ones in the can are great;  these are just plain awful, and I'll be throwing out 2.9 canisters of 3 purchased.",negative
"I ordered these lovely almonds a few weeks ago, as I often find myself jonesing for junk food, and I thought that if I had something that was good for me around, I would be less likely to grab something terrible.  These nuts are packed with nutrition, and they taste amazing.  They have just enough flavor to make me want more, but the fact that they are high in fat makes it difficult to eat too many in one sitting; I'm satiated with two handfuls.  I go through one little container every week or so.  They are perfect for anyone concerned with nutrition or trying to put on or keep muscle- they pack 6 grams of protein in 1 oz.  I will definitely be re-purchasing these nuts. I wasn't so keen on the idea of the canisters, as I don't like producing so much waste, but I have purchased nuts (peanuts etc) in the past in bulk, and they did go bad before I finished eating them.These nuts have kept me out of the icecream, chocolate chips, and other naughty sweet things that have little nutritional content.  These nuts taste like they should be bad for you, but they are more similar to vitamins than junk food; read the back for the nutritional content: 35% Vitamin E, 15% Phosphorus, 20% Magnesium, 35% Manganese....the list goes on...:)Update: I ordered my second shipment of these.  I love these and I eat a handful of these almonds after my morning banana yogurt shake and with my vitamins :)",positive
"I love this tea.  I am a long-time tea drinker, and purchased tea bags for longer than I want to count (or think about).  A couple of years ago I decided to go for it...make loose tea, and deal with mess of leaves.  And yes, I did know about strainers and tea balls, but I live in no man-s land.  If it isn't prepackaged, it's unfit to ingest according to the natives.  Good utensils are hard to find.I finally found a wonderful BIG mesh tea ball.  Ahhh, a tea drinker's best friend, right after a good English teapot.The mesh ball in question is like the one sold here as a rule, by the way.Tea is now a breeze to make, and absolutely delicious. The loose packaged tea put out by Lipton is wonderful.  It has a beautiful taste, unlike their teabags, which can be very iffy.  I've had some that tasted like floor sweepings.This loose tea seems amazingly consistent in flavor.  I recommend it without reservation. And isn't Amazon just lovely...?  They'll bring it right to your door.  How much more could you ask?Earlier I mentioned an English teapot.  I favor Sadler's because of the excellent glaze, and the good material they use in the functional brown teapots they make.A good teapot matters.  Get yourself one, a nice tea ball, and some Lipton Loose tea and you will likely never use teabags again.  If the tea is too strong, do it the way it's done in England; keep a very lightly boiling kettle going, and dilute with boiling water to your taste.",positive
"Lipton loose leaf tea beats any other tea I've tried, hands down. When the local groceries stopped stocking Lipton's Loose Leaf Tea. I assumed Lipton had stopped selling it because tea bags were more profitable, and people found it easier to use tea bags. WRONG, we've been sold on the idea of convenience, and taste took the back seat. This tea is packaged in a foil lined package, is fresher tasting and very consistant in quailty. Make it sweet or unsweet, it does not matter. If you make it too strong, just add water, the flavor is there!  You will be amazed as to how many GALLONS of tea you can make with one box.  You will need to brew it a few times to figure out your formula. It's worth the time!  I live in an area that has very soft water, so I don't need as much product to brew a gallon. It definitely takes more if you have hard water.This is how I brew mine (this may help you get started). Using a Mr. Coffee,(12 cup) Measure 3 Tablespoons (slightly rounded) and place in the filter (just as you would coffee) Fill you crafte to the max, and brew. For sweet tea, I use One and 1/4 cup sugar per gallon. It's  easier to put the sugar in a gallon pitcher, then add the hot liquid. The sugar will dissolve completely, and you won't need as much sugar. When the sugar has dissolved, add water or ice to bring it up to a gallon. If you are not pleased with the outcome try making some adjustments. Once you figure it out. It becomes routine, and is probably one of the the most economial drinks you can make!ENJOY!!PS I keep mine in the freezer in a ziplock, after I've opened the box.",positive
"Can't start the day without a pot of this tea! Loose tea brewed in a ""coffeemaker"" has been my morning mainstay for decades. Start with cold, filtered water and a scoop (rounded tablespoon) of loose tea per cup into the paper basket filter. Adjust per taste. If you use a machine where coffee had been brewed, it may affect the taste, so use any new machine and keep it just for tea. This makes wonderful iced tea!Loose tea is a broader cut leaf unlike teabags where the leaf is chopped fine. The flavor is much fuller and crisper, like the difference between fresh ground coffee and instant. No messy teabags to contend with. I like glass mugs, as they let the gorgeous color of the tea show through.Some areas may not stock Lipton loose tea in stores, but buying online turned out to be cheaper. Six half-pound boxes arrived in two days. A box will last me about two weeks, but I drink tea exclusively. There are many good ""imported"" teas that are much more expensive and a lovely addition, but for my daily enjoyment, Lipton's is a delicious necessity. This is the preferred tea when using French presses or a traditional teapot.",positive
"Lipton Loose Tea, Lipton Loose Tea, 8-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6), is a reminder of the way things were when I was a little child.  My mother, all her sisters, my grandmother, and all our friends considered Lipton Loose Tea to be TEA. There was no other for them.  I grew up thinking anything else was an ""off"" brand.  (Lipton Tea is America's favorite tea.)In the South most people make it sweet.  They add the sugar while it is hot so less sugar is required.  Now I prefer to use Splenda (SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener Granular, 9.7-Ounce Resealable Bags (Pack of 2)) and lemon juice. This tea has a strong black-tea taste.  It is robust and pure.When I moved across the Mississippi River, I was shocked to discover that people in Louisiana drink their tea three times as strong as they do in Mississippi. I think one reason my people liked Lipton Loose Tea so much was that we had very little money and we had to make things go as far as possible.  It was always a good bargain.  Almost any kind of tea is an excellent bargain.Nutritonally it is outstanding.  It is a means of hydrating, which is considered important.  (Always hydrate responsibly:  don't drink too much! You would not want to drown.) Also it is an excellent source of flavonoids, which provide antioxidants. A glass of tea has about half as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.  Since the ingredients vary with different practices, it is difficult to estimate the amount of caffeine.Some caffeine can help many people.On my blog, which you can find at Flavored with Love: Mary Lou's Family and Friends Can Cook, I talked about my mother's tea and all the spread she used to make when she took food to church for dinner on the grounds.  The name of the blog entry is ""Myrtle's Stuffed Eggs.""About stains -- it is helpful to brush and polish your teeth immediately after enjoying this wonderful tea.  Also, you can clean glasses, pitchers, etc., with baking soda. One more tip is to drink with a straw to try to avoid getting so much of the liquid on your front teeth. (I do this, but I don't think it helps much.)I hope you found this review helpful.",positive
"There are several types of teas in the world indian ceylon scented teas like jasmine, there's oolong, black green, but one thing binds all these teas together, they taste like tea.This substance has no flavor only an astringent quality.  It is not drinkable plain.  Which I suppose is why people require all sorts of recipes adding sugar, or spices, anything to give this tea some flavor and take away the horrid bitterness.I think it's even worse than the bagged lipton tea if that is possible.  In the bagged tea, they don't put dust in the teabags because it would fall right out of the bag, but since this is loose tea, lipton saw fit to add dust, twigs, anything but the actual leaves.What should you drink?  Anything you like.  I suggest browsing this site called the English Tea Store (no affiliation) just to get an idea about what types of teas it is possible to purchase.I astounds me that anyone could drink this substance and call it ""tea"".  It is not tea, it is particles of bitterness, dust, pieces of twigs, black and tasteless leavings of what used to be a tea plant.What the hell is wrong with you people, to drink this stuff.  By the way I have nothing against some lipton tea, but when you drink this stuff you need to add lemon, sugar, or cream, something because it is awful stuff trying to drink it on its own.If you have to buy tea at a supermarket, try the twinings darjeeling that's a decent blend you can drink.",negative
"Celestial Seasonings is one of my favorites, if not my favorite, brands of tea.  Fruit herbal teas are my favorite type.  I love this sampler box of herbal teas.  The five types of tea, in order of my favorite flavors, are: Country Peach Passion, Black Cherry Berry, True Blueberry, Raspberry Zinger, and Wild Berry Zinger.I love tea, especially when eating certain foods, but also I love it all by itself.  I love tea with most all kinds of foods, especially cornbread or country foods.  It also goes good with most all other ethnic foods.I usually drink my tea plain (no sugar).  Very, very seldom do I add sugar.  And when I do, it is a very small amount.  Where I grew up, sugar in tea is an option.  However, I was stationed in the Deep South, and they drink thick sugar water with a drop of tea in it.  When my daughter was in elementary school, her teacher had the audacity to bring me a glass of that thick sugar water; I gagged.  I couldn't get past the first sip.  She might have gotten her feelings hurt.  They think you are crazy if you prefer tea with no sugar.Highly recommended if you like fruit herbal teas.",positive
"If you are looking for a way to get someone that thinks they can eat anything hot this is it.  I purchased Kick Your Ass sauce which was rated 1,000,000 sc.  Put a bunch on a chip and eat it.  Nothing.  No reaction.  The next day Da'Bomb showed up at my door.  Thinking that it's not much worse than the other I put a bunch on a  chip.....Wow pain.  No Joke pain.  Instantly. The first thing in my mind was why did I do that $%^&*(.  This product is something that you can add to a soup or something but don't put anymore than a drop in your mouth at a time.  It is a neat experience to put a drop in your mouth, serious pain for about 30 minutes but any more rips your insides.  This even from a person that heats habaneros by themselves with his food.If you are going to play a joke on someone, just a drop is good.  The braveheart yesterday had to leave work and didn't return to normal for about 5 hours.  I told him only a drop. His quoto is below when I told him what some other people's reactions were when they took a drop.""Tell them my insides are STILL on fuego. I tried on 3 occasions to puke it all up and nothing. I was sitting on the can and decided I'd better pull up my pants in case I passed out on the bathroom floor-that way the person that found me wouldn't have to see me with my pants around my ankles. I took a piss and it felt like razor blades were coming out. I hope you're happy!!""Trust me some fun stuff and the price is much better than the other stuff that pushes the limit.",positive
"I bought this hot sauce as my gift for a white elephant party. I had watched several videos of people tasting it and watched them all writhe in pain and many go to the ground. I knew that this stuff was potent and could potentially be used in nuclear weapons. Someone ended up picking it and brought it out to try. I wanted no part of this. While she was attempting to dole out her punishment some of it got on the kitchen table. I went to wipe it up with a rag and accidentally got a small drop on my finger. I instantly washed if off as I didn't want any of its pain to somehow seep into my skin. 30 minutes later I found out the power that this beast holds. I was talking to some people when all of a sudden it felt like someone had lit my junk on fire. This wasn't a ""when you go raw dogg with some shady club chick"" type of burning. This was more like pouring napal down my pants type of burning. Apparently water and soap are not enough to get a drop of this stuff off of your skin. I didn't know that I had to wear gloves to go take a leak after being in the presence of this hot suace. Safe to say for the next 20-30 minutes I was in more pain than having to watch the Notebook twice in a row.",positive
"Lets get this out of the way - I regularly pop whole habanero peppers in my mouth and douse my food with Dave's Ghost Pepper Insanity Sauce.  That being said, I was looking for the next taste bud hot challenge and figured I'd give this a shot.They don't lie when they say it's HOT.  I put a single drop on a tortilla chip and although I wasn't in pain, I was in moderate discomfort for about 10 minutes.  I think the thing that got to me the most was that the taste was just not very good.  I'm no culinary expert and I'm sure it's extremely difficult to make something that hot taste good but compared to Dave's Ghost Pepper Sauce it was bottom shelf in that department.  That being said, I will be giving it another chance soon, trying to incorporate it into a hot chili experiment.Bottom line: If you're after a sauce to spice up a dish and leave it (mostly) edible for everyone but the diehard hot lovers, I'd recommend sticking with that sauce.  If you're reading these reviews though it's clear that you want hot, and this sauce doesn't disappoint.Heat: 5 starsOverall product: 3 stars (for taste)Scoville Scale reference:Habanero ~ 250kDave's Ghost Pepper Sauce ~ 650kDa' Bomb Hot Sauce ~ 1500k",neutral
"I started with tabasco sauce at age 5, worked my way to jalapenos in my teens, then habaneros, and finally the ghost chili in my 20s. I am always on the hunt for the next HOTTEST sauce as i keep killing my taste buds on this stuff. The last sauce I rolled the dice on was the Dave's Ghost Pepper sauce and it was fantastic. I thought ghost peppers would be the hottest thing until I got my hands on this little tiny bottle called Da Bomb - The Final Answer. Hmmmm... made from Habaneros and pepper extract? It couldn't be too bad I thought. Like a champ I put a dime sized blob on a chip and tossed it in my mouth. After a few chews my parents asked me ""Well how is it?"" I tried to talk and realized once this bad boy goes aerosol or you breathe it you're done. ""It's goo.... *cough* *cough*"" My eyes began to water and the heat took over. This stuff is not a joke, not a game. Over the past year my mouth and tongue has become desensitized to it and I can eat it no problem but the intestines never lie. It feels like the devil himself is laughing while he crawls through your colon, clawing you from within. Do NOT attempt to eat this on an empty stomach. In a pathetic attempt to show off to co-workers I brought it to work and we all tried some before lunch. After a few minutes I felt as if a fiery ulcer had erupted and had to chug about 3 Sodas before it subsided. This is the hottest stuff i've found to date... yet i'm still on the hunt. Use at your own... misguided risk.",positive
"This sauce is most definitely hot.  Not intolerable, but definitely hot, the hottest I own and I have sauces made from the Ghost Pepper. I put a drop about the diameter of a pea on a tortilla chip.  Immediately you have the flavor, which isn't too bad to be honest.  Kind of a dark, smoky, pepper fruit flavor.  Then the heat shows up and keeps building from a tinge until your mouth feels like its glowing.  Maybe its because I wasn't an idiot who took a spoonful of the stuff, but there was no 30 minute burn.  The real burn lasted 5, *maybe* 10 minutes.  The gut bomb that everyone talks about?  Nonexistent.  And I am not one of these people who claim to eat habaneros plain on their own, because I don't.  Personally I have to call BS on the people that say that.  Its a bit expensive for a 2 oz bottle, but when all it takes to give something a pleasant heat is a drop or two without changing flavor, its worth the price.  This sauce will last you for a while.Final thought:  Dont be a hero and try to take a whole spoonful of this.  Not only is it too expensive to use it like that, but take that much and you will regret it.",positive
"Aside from the obvious benefits of using this product to spice up your food, it also works wonders with multiple other ""regular"" household problems.  Rusted bolts don't stand a chance against the metal disintegrating power of this product, it works better and faster then WD-40.  It also does wonders for pest control as I had a few ants constantly in my garage so I put this stuff in a dish with some syrup in the middle.  All the ants died crossing this sauce.  I also successfully removed a small grease stain from my garage floor, which isn't as practical as it is possible because you have to use a majority of the hot sauce.The sauce itself is unbelievably hot.  I'm talking pain inducing I'm too sick to move spicey.  I put a squirt on a chip and thought my nose started bleeding.  I'd recommend you only use this product in LARGE batches of food (large pot of chili).  If you want to experience about as much pain as possible without any long term effects (at least I hope not) take a swig of this stuff.  I'd also recommend a comfortable toilet seat and possibly a magazine subscription and some kleenex if you start crying.  Amazon really knows what to sell if they are trying to increase product sales in other departments.",positive
"I purchased this for Christmas 2011.  I love peppermint bark and like to try a new kind every year.  Its a very special yearly treat for me, so I expect a lot from the product.Pros for Scott's Cakes version:  Good organization and logistics:  the package arrived quickly, the candy was well wrapped in the shipping box and shrink-wrapped in a box of its own.  Candy was in good condition (i.e., no broken pieces) and fresh.This seller's peppermint bark achieves a nice mix of peppermint and white chocolate flavor.  White chocolate gives off a nice mellow tone; it is good quality.  There is no dark chocolate layer to upset the balance of peppermint and white chocolate flavors in one's mouth.  This attracted me to Scott's Cakes.Cons:  The quality of the peppermint pieces in the chocolate was very disappointing.  The ad mentions that the buyer should expect to see pieces of candy cane/peppermint starlight mints mixed with white chocolate.  The photo seems to support this claim, showing robustly sized pieces of candy cane in the bark.  I expected a very crunchy chewing experience, which I think is the hallmark of the best types of peppermint bark.  However, the pieces of peppermint candy are in reality very small; there is no sensation of crispness when taking a bite.  The peppermint candy has a chewy consistency, making it seem more like taffy.  Thus, there is no auditory pleasure in consuming this version of peppermint bark.",neutral
"I was first reading reviews @ the Starbucks website for this coffee, and it had great reviews, so I though I might give it a try. I went to downtown and bought a bag of whole bean Caffe Verona and boy I am glad I made that decision.Out of the bag, the rich dark brown colors and the aroma punished me of the years I lived without this. A blend of 80% Yukon Blend, an array of Latin American and Indonesian coffees; and, 20% Italian Roast - a blend of Latin American coffees.In the cup the flavor was weak, bold as it smelled it did not seem to have the same score in taste. Light bodyweight with a woody feel to it. The light acidity is topped off with a fruity overtone and bittersweetness.Let me be as bold as to recommend Peet's Arabian Mocha-Java. If you are looking for a Multiblend similar to this, Peet's fixes whatever lacked in Starbuck's Verona. This Mocha-Java is balanced, nutty and smooth. It has excellent acidity, with a slight bite.If you want a closer mix to this than I would mix the Arabian Mocha-Java with Sumatra and you will be very satisfied with its resemblance.There are many coffee drinkers who hate Starbucks because of their corporate culture and popularity. I just like to try anything which looks interesting to me and this caffe Verona is one of the better speciality blends Starbucks has offered.I almost forgot to mention, whole beans always rule . Even if you ground your beans at your nearest cafe or supermarket, the moment the ground coffee comes in contact with the air, the aroma starts to leak. Grind your beans moments before you put it to use, you will see notice the change in taste and aroma when you are drinking it.",positive
"I purchased these chips for my mobile vending cart. Because I have Amazon Prime the cost per bag is really good as far as a reseller goes. Each flavor is really good in its own right. These chips the Asian Sweet and Spicy are just so tasty. Its just the right amount of sweet and the slightest bit of spice that makes these a fantastic tasting chip.Lets talk about details:Chip thickness (+)These are gourmet chips and the quality is there from the moment you open the bag. Each one is crunchy and not too thick but just enough to let you know you didn't buy a bag of Lays.Grease (+)These are NOT greasy chips. Depending on the flavor they are just mildy seasoned and not coated in a heavy grease or oil.Flavor (+)Each flavor stands completely on its own. You could do a blind taste test of each one of these flavors sold by Deep River and I bet you could tell what it was. None of the flavors are overpowering except maybe the Jalapeno flavor which is honestly too hot and I love hot food.Resale (+)You may not resell these but at the current price and using Prime shipping the cost per bag allows you to make a decent profit.Overall:These are great tasting, unique flavored chips that are hands down better than the ones you can get in bulk at a Sams or BJ's. Do yourself a favor and try a bag or two. I bet you'll love em like we do.Thanks for reading my review.",positive
"I've got to believe these other reviewers haven't actually looked at the list of ingredients that make up these chips. Here they are:INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCONUT OIL, LACTOSE, WHEY, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING BARLEY PROTEIN), NON-FAT MILK, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, SOY LECITHIN-AN EMULSIFIER, SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE)Now I must admit that I didn't look at the label either.  I've been using Nestle's chocolate chips for years, and I thought it was a name I could trust.  Apparently not.So let me tell you how I discovered what the ingredients were.  I was making brownies for the kids for a semi-special occasion so I bought the premium white morsels --thinking they were white chocolate-- and these butterscotch ones.  I dumped them in my batter and noticed when I took the brownies out that the chips didn't seem to have melted.  I didn't think anything of it until I sampled some of the white morsels for a snack.  Very waxy on the tongue.  Not nice like good chocolate would be.  So I tried the butterscotch ones.  Where the heck was the flavor?Well I was shocked when I read the label.  I had no idea that the white chocolate had been reformulated to be Chocolate Free, and I assume that in the past these chips actually had some sort of natural butterscotch element to them, instead of being made of barley protein and artificial flavorings.I mean look at the ingredients; there's more artificial flavors by volume than butter and milk.  And there's a whopping 8 grams of sugar in 1 teaspoon of these things.  Which would be acceptable for cooking sweets if it wasn't for the 4 grams of Trans-Fats laden goo that was also in them.In any case, I've thrown out the rest of these two bags.  If the health concerns weren't bad enough, they don't taste good.  Really sweet more than flavorful, and waxy on the tongue when you eat them au naturel.Pam T~mom/blogger/brownie baker",negative
"I have been using canola, sunflower and peanut oil my entire life. But after reading about the health benefits of Extra virgin olive oil or EVOO (anti cancer, anti inflammatory,good for digestive system, bones etc ) I decided to change to EVOO. And according to the UC davis study, this brand was one of the 5 imported oils that was actually 100% EVOO and not a mixture of different kinds of olive oil. and unbelievably, this is even better than whole foods brand EVOO. And the best part is this is the cheapest of the 5 that passed this test. And I would recommend you to buy this at costco, where you can buy 1.5L for $8.99. And I have been told that if you do not have a membership, you can buy a costco gift card and use it to shop for things like this. The other approved brands are:Corto Olive, California Olive, Ranch, McEvoy Ranch Organic. And the brands found to have be fraudulently labeled as Extra-Virgin:Whole FoodsRachel RaySafewayNewman's OwnColavitaBertolliFilippo BerioPompeianStarCarapelliMezzettaMazzolaThis is the best EVOO out there and I would recommend this to my friends.",positive
"I don't mean ""good for a gluten free cookie"", or ""almost like a normal cookie"".  No, I mean, that as a cookie they are good.  No strange textures, odd flavors, or smells.  No sticking them in the refrigerator to help out the texture.  They basically taste like a normal crunchy sugar cookie with cinnamon that just happens to be gluten free.  No milk or butter either so I believe they should be casein free also.  According to the labeling they are vegan and kosher as well.That's a mighty impressive list of good stuff.  You're probably wondering what the catch is, right?  It definitely isn't the taste.  As I said at the beginning, these are very, very good.  I only see two drawbacks.1) Cost.  Most gluten free foods are expensive so this one isn't unexpected.2) Quantity.  The 5.25 ounce package contains 16 cookies.16 cookies really doesn't seem like that many, particularly when enjoying them.  However that could be considered a positive attribute for some of us.  I know I have a tendency at times to munch on something yummy without paying attention to how much I am eating only to find I've eaten the entire bag.  Since the package is a built-in pause / stop point, the smaller size less overeating.  Even so, I still wish there were more in a package.One last note, just because I found it to be unusual.  Normally all the cookies would be packed the same way, i.e. two rows of eight.  These aren't.  Instead, there are two rows of seven cookies each, side by side, and then two more cookies at the end of the package rotated 90 degrees from the others.  There isn't anything wrong with this packaging method since it maximizes usage of the packaging space.  It's just not how most packaged cookies are packaged, nor is it symmetrical, so it sticks out as unusual to me.",positive
"I used to love EVERY flavor of these cokies. I was the one buying out the entire shelf at WFoods. I started ordering on amazon multiple 8 packs at a time.  I could easily eat 2 boxes a day by myself!  I eat really healthy and my sweets is the only thing I give myself what I want.  I am vegan and ""prefer"" to eat gluten free, as I am supposed to due to healh issues, but don't always because there are no other GF desserts that are vegan that I LOVE.  So BOY was I disappointed when I had to stop buying them very mcuh because they changed the fat and calories significantly.  I wonder i anyone else noticed.  I wrote to Dr. Lucy and she replied.  I asked if I could still order some from her int he original formulation, or where I could buy them like that, but she said no.  The only reasons she gave were some type of problem with the formulation and baking f the cookie, but I don't understand beacause they were perfect??!  A better explanation would have been nice.  So thus, I am very disappointed in this line, which was the ONLY GF, VEGAN, LOW FAT/LOW CAL, DELICIOUS!!! line of desserts I enjoyed, and now cannot eat them very often at all.  When I am consuming large amounts, I'm sorry but 25g of fat for a whole box vs. 7.5 g fat/box for the old cookies?  Can't do it. Dang Lucy....I miss my sweet yumminess.",neutral
"These cookies are very similar to garden variety wheat based chocolate chip cookies, they have similar texture and snap, but these are both vegan and gluten free, which matches my requirements.  My celiac disease makes me very sensitive to wheat and these cookies do not trigger any reaction.The cookies are if anything a little more crisp than most, but not at all hard or difficult to chew.  They certainly contain sugar.  I do not eat these everyday because they are so sweet, but I do like them and may very well subscribe to them.If I were rating these only on flavor and texture I'd give them 4 stars, but Lucy annoyed me by creating a bizzarre nutrition panel.  Each package contains 4 cookies.  They state it is 1.3 servings, then go on to say one serving has 130 calories.  So each package seems to contain 169 calories, possibly over some people's limit for a snack.  But let's be honest, these cookies with lots of organic cane sugar have a lot of calories.  Each cookie must weigh in at a bit over 40 calories.For years we have known that 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything.  Now we know it is a cookie worth of calories too, tasty calories.  Will buy again.",neutral
"These are very very good tasting. Crispy cookies, especially delicious when dipped in milk. They say gluten free, and I totally believe they are, because I did not have a wheat-type reaction. But, I have to say, I always feel MISERABLE after eating these cookies.Someone else mentions how they are too sweet, etc etc. I don't think they taste too sweet, and they have 13g of sugar per serving which doesn't seem like it's that much, considering most other 'sweets' have more sugars per serving (take a look at Gatorade, for example).That said, it does seem to be some kind of a reaction to the sugar, because immediately after eating them I feel like my body is dumping into some kind of sugar coma. I start to feel like lead, and lightheaded. They also mess up my tummy. Maybe it's the type of sugar they use? Evaporated cane juice is the 1st ingredient, and they also contain 2 kinds of cellulose, which I think are sugars also (but I could be wrong).Anyhow, I gave 4 stars for taste, because they are THAT good, but keep in mind you may feel like you need a lengthy nap to recover from eating them.I agree with the previous poster they should do *something* about this ... I don't want stevia or artificial sweeteners in them, but maybe try using less sugar, or a different kind of sugar, like organic brown? I have no idea, but I would never let a kid eat more than 1 of these at a time, for fear it'd make them just pass out!I eat other sweet stuff, and nothing makes me feel this bizarrely over-sugared.I'm not even totally sure it's the sugar that makes you feel this way ... any ideas? It's a shame, because they are so delicious. I've tried them several times, and may keep them on hand for a once-in-a-blue-moon craving, but I definitely won't be eating them often.",positive
"This cookies are really tasty and I will definitely be reordering.  I ordered the package of 16 small bags to be able to have a snack to carry with me to places unlikely to have anything gluten free, and I'm glad I ordered this product. If one is signed up for the autodelivery program the price is pretty reasonable. The little bag of 4 cookies helps me with portion control because if I had the whole box I would probably plow right through them.  They are very flavorful and taste just like cinnamony Snickerdoodles; there is no weird aftertaste as with many GF foods. (I have also had the oatmeal cookies and found them crispy too but much more bland; they would be good with coffee.) I've even considered crushing the cinnamon thins to make a crust for cheesecake but haven't tried that yet (would buy a box to do so to avoid the need to open multiple bags).  The cookies are very crispy, so if that is an issue for you, take note. (I know my false-toothed father would have to soak these in milk to be able to eat them, but I believe he would think they were worth it!)",positive
"As a mom with Celiac disease with one son that has a tree nut allergy and another that has a soy allergy, I really wanted to like these cookies.  We are used to cooking everything from scratch to ensure the safety of our food.  Wouldn't it be great to have a cookie that my tree nut allergic son and I could grab on the go?  I paid a visit to my local Starbucks to pick up a 1.25 oz. pack of the sugar cookies and excitedly opened the package.  The smell alone was enough to immediately turn me off.  The bag had a synthetic odd smell inside.  I took a bite of the cookie and noted its crunchiness-a good thing about the cookie- but then was overwhelmed by an extremely unpleasant aftertaste.  It almost tasted like burnt popcorn with an artifical butter flavor. A very odd and unpalatable taste indeed. I was so disappointed.  I really liked the story of Dr. Lucy and the idea of the cookie, but most definitely did NOT like the cookie. Although I would classify myself as a bit of a food snob with high standards, I put that aside when reviewing this cookie.  I do not think even the less discerning customer would enjoy this cookie.",negative
"Yup, no stray pieces, just whole brown almonds. Which is to say that these are not ""blanched"" - blanching being the process that removes the actual skin of the almond (not the husk) and leaves a pale buff-colored product. And the description of ""lightly salted"" is accurate. I can barely taste it. The can says the ingredients are almonds, vegetable oil (canola, safflower and/or sunflower) and salt. That's it. Gluten-free. Interestingly enough, there is no indication on either the can or their website whether these are raw or roasted. And I couldn't tell by eating them. But Blue Diamond responded to my email query, saying they are in fact oil roasted - have to be ""Pasteurized"", per a new California law. [You might want to know that this is a ""light"" roasting. I would say that it goes part way to a roasted flavor, remaining as healthy as possible while conforming to the legislation I mentioned. My taste preference is actually for the flavor of a fully roasted almond, bad me.]They taste fresh and almondy, as they should. They make a wonderful addition in both taste and appearance, to my just-created Nonpareil Trail Mix which is lo-carb and gluten-free as I am trying even harder to follow this kind of diet. I'm pleased to report that these Blue Diamond Almonds are properly dated: on the bottom of the can it says ""BEST BEFORE JUL 20 14"". That gives plenty of time to use up six little cans.And about the cans, they seem to be metal bottom and sides, making them superior for storage although the plastic replaceable top with sealed metallic foil under it might be breachable by the ubiquitous rodent. The little cans are nicely reusable.",positive
"I love all of the Blue Diamond Almond flavors and they are my favorite snack. This one is one of my favorite flavors and I eat these almonds for a snack because I view them as being healthier than other types of snack foods. This flavor is ideal as you get the freshness of perfectly roasted almonds with just a little dose of salt.One serving of these nuts is 170 Calories and it contains 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and only 1 gram of sugar and 1 gram of saturated fat. You also get calcium, vitamin E and magnesium from the almonds which are good for your body, heart and bones. I would rather eat 28 of these almonds for 170 calories than 11 potato chips for the same calories and none of the dietary benefits.This flavor has only 2% of your daily intake of sodium which is good for any snack food.The only problem with these almonds is that they taste so good you have to be able to close the can and walk away. If you don't like the super bold and spicy flavors then this flavor is the perfect one for you. This is as good as it gets in snack foods and good for your body and diet.I like all of the Blue Diamond Almond products as I feel that they are healthier for you as long as you don't overdo it in eating them.",positive
"Believe it or not, I bought this at a yard sale for 50 cents.  The packaging was perfect and looked exactly like the photo.  It doesn't expire for another 6 months.  I can only figure the seller received the coffee as a gift and had no idea the cost.  I LOVE coffee and figured this would be very good but was so disappointed.  I wanted to see how much it would have cost me had I not bought it at a yard sale and almost fell over when I saw the going price on Amazon!!!!!!  There is NO way on this Earth I would pay the ridiculous amount here, but I will say I like the coffee more now that I know what a great deal I got!  :-)  I decided to try it again this morning and am using the sweetened condensed milk as mentioned by another reviewer (about 3 over-flowing teaspoons per cup - I like sweet coffee).  I also used less coffee since last time I felt it was too strong.  I still cannot pay the going price for this and figure most people on here buy it as a splurge thinking it is neat to drink Jamaican coffee.  I too like to experiment with foodstuffs from other places, but not at this price... Needless to say unless I find another at a yard sale, I'll never drink this coffee again once my 16 ounces is gone... except if I take a trip to Jamaica mon.  :-)",neutral
"I have 5 cats, of whom 4 live inside and 1 is outside. It is quite difficult to find one food that appeals to this myriad of tastes. Seems like someone has a ""no thank you,"" ""are you kidding me"", ""not on your life'"" or a plain ""yeech!"" on any choice i see that looks just delightful.But no, I am the human Momcat and my tastes are just not the same of those as the princes and princesses in my care.But Merrick Grammys Pot Pie Cat Food has hit the rare airy quality of being one of the few foods that is eaten by everyone, all the time, each time it is served. That is a heady rating. There are only a couple of other foods which have reached that level at our house. One is the White Meat and Chicken by Pro Plan.Pro Plan White Meat Chicken & Vegetable Entree Adult Canned Cat Food in Gravy The second is Salmon and Chicken by TikiTiki Cat Consomme, 8-Pack, 6-Ounce Can, Napili Luau Wild Salmon and Chicken in ChickenThe Third is Tilapia by Fancy Feast.Fancy Feast Appetizers for Cats, Steamed Tilapia, 2-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 10).So of all the cat foods I buy, only four are always eaten, by everyone, all the time and Grammys pot pie is one of them. SO the kitters have asked me to try some other flavor by Merrick. I will try, for their sake...for them anything...but I doubt a raging success. Some things always look great at the start, but then do not make it to the ""all the time, every time, every one"" category.But, my guys give this 5 stars and say ""thank you"" for reading what we think: Gabriella, Trinity, Wisdom, Mercy, and Yellow Kitty. It is a 5 star meal for us and we think your kids will like it also, so give it a try...""you know, for their sake, or however she says that."" ""We agree on this Merrick!!!""",positive
"Hmmm, where to start.  It's a really, really good cup of coffee.  It definitely deserves 5 stars, no doubt, happy to drink it, would be proud to serve it to my guests.  Perhaps best called caramel finish, not sweet caramel finish - might need a little turbinado sugar to get the sweet part.I do not think it is better than the Cafe Altura Dark Roast Columbian sold by Amazon in 32oz bags.  I would consider them equals, but the Weaver's is not better, and you get more coffe for less money with the Cafe Altura.I'm sure being called the ""Best Organic Coffee"" on the NBC TODAY Show was a good shot in the arm for sales, but I sincerely doubt that they are ""the new standard in artisan coffee.""  I think of coffee like Italian restaurants in New York/ New Jersey.  The great ones have endured, and everybody knows where to go for great Italian food.  But, when everybody is making the same stuff really well, what you're left with is your personal preference.  Weaver's is lucky to have some devoted coffee drinkers, but they're not a new standard by any stretch of the imagination, way too many people growing & roasting great coffee for that.",positive
"This is one of those matcha that you will want to have around for the kids, their friends, and when you want to make smoothies, or have a sweet treat. Its not my favorite from Red Leaf but its not bad at all it just reminds me of circus peanuts. Do you remember those things? Sort of like slightly hardened dried out marshmallow like candies. We used to get them at the dime store. Remember when we had ""dime stores"" ... haha anyway I do enjoy this tea - takes me back to the good ol days, and really where they all THAT good? Oh well the point is - this is some good stuff and I do like it but its more of a banana candy like flavor rather than fresh ripe banana but at the same time I just don't know how natural of a banana flavor one could possibly get - I don't know if I have ever had a better banana flavor in a tea or anything else for that matter that was not a banana itself. I think that banana flavored things always tend to have that slightly strange flavor to it.Now, this is where things get really good ... I mixed my banana matcha with macadamia nut matcha to make a banana nut like matcha and it was excellent! Made a smoothie out of it that way too! It was QUITE yummy!",positive
"I made prunes a permanent part of my diet because (a) they are promoted as the best food source of antioxidants, and (b) because they're very sweet and serve as a good sugar substitute for when you have sugar cravings. They're also supposed to be good, um, um, against constipation, so be careful. I usually eat a couple at a time, and never more than four; never a problem within these limits. They're nice to add to oatmeal too, along with bananas and raisins (or instead of raisins). Raisins are also a good antioxidant, in fact, second best after prunes, about half as strong.I've tried many kinds of prunes and so far Sunsweet are the best: I like their taste best; consistency is good (neither too mushy nor dried up like cardboard); they keep up well (I do keep thim in the fridge, but that's strictlyl speaking, unnecessary -- they'll be fine for a couple of weeks in the open, and they taste better at room temperature), and the product quality is consistent, no surprises.I buy them in stores, where an 18 oz canister usually costs between four and five bucks. This page wants thirty? Well, this must be some sort of error... I expect an online price to be better, not six-to-seven times what I can get locally. So, my bottomline is: this sort of prunes is very good, but pick them up at your local grocery store, not here. In fact, I got them a few times on sale for like two-seventy a piece, in a local drugstore, believe it or not. Be very careful with prices here: first, they jump around quite a bit; and second, if you subscribe, and the price goes up, they'll just go ahead and charge you more w/o bothering to ask you if you agree to pay more. Avoid subscriptions 'cause, yeah, they'll give you an extra 15% discount -- and  next month will jack up the price by 50%. It's a racket, so stay clear.PS. Just discovered: Trader Joe's carries pitted prunes too: a resealable plastic bag holds one pound (16 oz) and costs two-eighty-nine. That's about one tenth of what this guy above wants. Bemuzing, to say the least.",positive
"I went for these, when I got a free 30 bucks to spend with a new Amazon Credit Card, and Im glad I didn't pay full price.I was in the process of creating an authentic Bolognese Meat Sauce, and I wanted some very hearty mushrooms to add a bit of OOMPH to the sauce, which is meat and onion heavy, and I figured from the reviews that these are a meaty tasting mushroom.  I also see the price asked for these at our local Giant Eagle grocery stores, so, yeah, I did get a bargain from their rip off pricing, but, these are basically taking up freezer space.I ordered two grades, a higher grade with bigger shroom pieces, less stems, etc, and in retrospect, should have just ordered the scraps, or even the dust, as I found the big pieces stayed a nasty tough chewy texture, even after hours of cooking, I also extracted just juice from the mushrooms, but the broth wasn't strong enough to bother, I basically just chop these in the food processor, and add a LOT of them to get a change in flavor in recipes, the one ounce bags, don't even bother with, because it takes a lot to get some flavor from them.In all honesty, I have not used another Poricini product, so I can't compare, but, I am disappointed with the results I got from these, it may be they do exactly what they are supposed to, for some one with a very tender palate, but, not for me, and in no case, are these ever going to be rehydrated and served on steak, they just stay too nasty of a product to serve by themselves, strictly good for grinding and using in a recipe.",negative
"First Impression: The friendly folks over at ""Exclusively Dog"" heard about my website and sent me 5 of their products to test.Let me just start off by saying that I Love how sweet all of these treats taste. Dad was/is considering trying one because they look and smell so much like human cookies. Plus the ingredients are very straight forward, they are probably healthier than most the stuff Mom eats... But there in lies the problem. Dad thinks that they are too sweet for a puppy of any age. The second ingredient in almost all of them is sugar. As we all know puppies have a hard time processing sugar, and just like humans can develop diabetes.Conclusion: Your puppy is nearly guaranteed to LOVE the taste. However these should only be used as an occasional treat! If you were to feed your puppies these sugary sweet morsels every day, they would soon plump up. If you puppy is already overweight or does not exercise regularly, you may want to think twice. On the PRO side they are all natural, with no animal bi-products! 3 out of 4 paws, because Dad made me! If we were judging on taste alone they would be a 4.",positive
"I've tried a few different maple syrups, but this is absolutely the best I have tried.First off, grade B has a much more delicious maple flavor than grade A without being overpowering. This brand is not as thick as most syrups, but it's a quality I happen to love. It's way less sticky and you can easily get out every last drop from the jug without having to set it upside down or breaking out a knife to scrape the jug.I love adding a spoonful into some almond or soy milk for a touch of sweetness, mixing in with some peanut butter (try it, it's delicious!), or making the best tasting lemonade on Earth.Even if you're not on the master cleanse or don't feel it's necessary/healthy you should still try the lemonade just to drink. It's way better than any refined sugar lemonade I've ever had! Two tablespoons each of both grade b syrup and fresh lemon juice with 8 oz of water is the most amazingly refreshing beverage you can imagine.My only complaint is I keep finding so many new uses for it, that I've been going threw a jug every week!",positive
"I LOVE ripe green olives, but do not often buy them, because I cannot eat less than a can at a time.Lindsay olives are what they are:  Very distinct from typical American stuffed queen olives.  No vinegar.  Only slightly salty.  With a mild nutty flavor.  To me, they most closely resemble ripe black olives---but milder.If you like olives but are on a low-salt diet, and perhaps mostly use them in salads, or even sliced on pizza, Lindsay Olives are terrific, as is the price.  For a delicious spread, microwave cream cheese for about 1 minute in a ~24 oz glass bowl (such as Marinex 23.7-Ounce Small Round Casserole with Lid) to soften it, then mix-in coarsely chopped Lindsay Green Ripe olives.  To make a dip, add a tablespoon of milk and mix.For snacking, or as a light meal with cheese and fruit, Lindsay Pitted Ripe Green Olvies are a faint shadow of the truly wonderful genre of ""California ripe green olives"".  Unfortunately, the only brand you are likely to find outside California is Grabers olives,Graber Olives Size 14 7.5 oz. Can.  Grabers are the Rolls Royce of ripe green olives, and are priced accordingly. About $1.50 per olive including shipping to the East Coast, perhaps $1 per olive if you buy them by the case directly from Grabers.  What's the difference?  Bigger, better olives to begin with, PITS, and careful processing.  The pits make a huge difference in any olive---they impart a nutty flavor to the flesh.  In the case of Grabers, the flaver is nutty and buttery. If you want to impress your guests at a buffet, serve Grabers---and go for the big size 16 olives.  They'll cost you about $2 each (i.e., per olive), but are worth it.  Unfortunately, Lindsay does not sell unpitted olives.I also recommend Byzantine Fresh Olive Antipasto, 5-Pound Bag and Byzantine Pitted Country Olive Mix, 5-Pound Bag Both are nice mixes of unpitted olives, without hot-peppers or other excessive flavoring.",positive
"Silly me, I didn't even know there was such a thing as pink Himalayan salt.  A friend actually mentioned it to me as we were discussing moving into a vegetarian life style.  So now, it's like buying a red, Ford Mustang.  It's all you see on the road or, in this case, on the shelves of the stores.I'm actually glad I purchased this and have stopped using regular old white salt almost totally.  The salt does seem to have a milder taste but I don't find myself using any more of it than I did with the good old ""when it rains it pours"" variety.Since ordering this from Amazon, I've managed to find some here in my little town but it is way expensive.  When you purchase this you will also need a salt grinder unless you like throwing big chunks of salt at your food.  Worth getting the two together, however, especially if you purchase a grinder with a glass container as the salt really looks attractive in a pretty, transparent grinder.  And, of course, it tastes good, too.  About it's nutritional value I admit to knowing zip.  Does salt HAVE nutritional value?  In the meantime, I give this four stars.  If I find out more about the actual food value I'll update this review.",positive
"I live overseas and bought this for a friend living in the USA who just had a baby recently. I wanted to make an impression by sending her and her husband a nice present but not the usual (clothing, toys, etc). I decided to go with flowers but wanted to make sure they were the very best. I reviewed other roses suppliers and found out that Spring In The Air actually cuts the roses directly from the farm in Colombia and ships them right away via FedEx, while others are just waiting for orders to come in and their inventory is sitting in a warehouse somewhere in the USA.With that said I was sure that my roses were going to live even longer. Probably a week or two more, compared to other roses bought at Amazon. In addition, for the price my bet was that they were going to be top quality. So I gave them a try.The results: they exceeded my expectations and raised the bar. Firstly their communication goes far beyond usual Amazon sellers, they keep you posted on how your order is doing (received, being processed and sent) plus they give you instructions in order to guarantee long life of the flowers (nice) and also advise on how to proceed if nobody is available to receive the roses when FedEx first attempts to do so.I wrote to the seller to see if I could have a change in the from-to card I initially sent in my order and they answered promptly and nicely upon my request, even on a weekend.Roses arrived when promised and an hour later I was receiving a phone call from my friend and her entire family saying how beautiful there roses were, how fresh they look and that they had never seen roses with that outstanding quality. I was relieved. The plan worked perfectly!Thank you Spring In The Air. I will surely buy from you again. Please keep up the good job, great service and outstanding roses you have.",positive
"Oberto Cocktail Pep used to be so much better than this. I had been buying them direct from the Oberto online store for many years and I couldn't get enough. No matter what size I ordered they were always excellent.However, in the past few years the quality of their cocktail pep has sure gone down. They used to be very tight and snappy when you would bite into them, the outer casing of each sausage was almost totally smooth because they were packed so tightly, and they had a superior spicy flavor.Nowadays they are all soft and mushy with bland, often stale, flavor. I get the impression that they are cutting corners to save a buck by not stuffing each sausage casing as tightly as they once did. I believe this allows more air to permeate the meat and causes the bad flavor that many people are complaining about.Every year or so I get to craving those old style cocktail pep that I loved so much and I order a package hoping that they will have changed. I keep thinking, maybe I just got a bad batch last time, but every time I am disappointed all over again.",negative
"I tried both this brand and the Purity Farm Organic Ghee, Clarified Butter, 13-Ounce brand of ghee because as far as I can tell these are the two brands that are from completely grass fed cows, which I was elated to see because of the health and flavor benefits.I'll say that this one takes the slight edge in the taste and aroma department. It has a rich buttery smell, and it seems like they clarify it a little less because it's slightly grainy when you taste it at room temperature.That said, I find myself buying the Purity Farm ghee because this brand is almost twice as expensive and while it has the edge in taste, it is very very slight and not worth the big premium to me. It might be worth it if I was primarily using this at room temperature like on bread, but I usually use regular butter for that, and for cooking you really cannot tell any difference in flavor. There is also a chance I am getting ghee from different times of the year for each brand which does affect the flavor.So in short, amazing high quality ghee, but a bit overshadowed by the much cheaper and also amazing high quality Purity Farm Organic Ghee, Clarified Butter, 13-Ounce brand ghee.",positive
"Ghee is more than an indulgence. Ghee can be viewed as an essential vitamin supplement (albeit, one that tastes really good). Ghee is especially necessary in a vegetarian diet in my opinion, but it can be a healthy addition to any diet.Some research shows that ghee can even lower cholesterol.I performed an extensive survey of the top ghee products available. I compared quality and value. Ghee is so important as an addition to the diet that quality should not be sacrificed -- especially because only a very small amount of ghee needs to be used.The ghee comparison table can be found at this blog: [see link in comment]When I started this ghee comparison, I was primarily interested in finding the best value in organic ghee products. However, I learned that several of the products go well beyond just organic standards. It was a very pleasant surprise to find out that such high quality ghee products are available. It is also great to see that my two top picks are both available on Amazon.com. (Grass Fed Organic ghee is one of those top picks.)Because such high quality ghees are available, I focused on understanding which product is the most authentic. Some of the ghees are much more authentic than others. The information in the table (link above) reflects that fact.The focus of my evaluation was not gourmet cooking. It was optimum health. Therefore, I was concerned first with which ghee product is the healthiest.I rank Grass Fed Organic ghee as one of the very best products. Grass Fed Organic ghee is made in accord with the ancient traditions (such as phase of the moon, chanting, etc.). It is a great quality, great tasting product. And the good price makes it a great value. I highly recommend this ghee.",positive
"This company's ghee was highly recommened in a book called Cure Tooth Decay- Heal & Prevent Cavities with Nutrition, The Author, Ramiel Nagel, referred to ghee as one of the nature foods that contains a healthy and natural fat to help us rebuild tooth enamel and keep gums strong and healthy.  I purchased the ghee because I observed a cavity starting..and wanted to fix it without going to the denist & using harmful drugs.  Since I have been following a few simple suggestions in this book, the tooth enamel is rebuilding.  This book also contains other recipes and foods that can help cure and prevent cavities.Getting back to the ghee.  When I visited Pure Foods website, I was very pleased that they had several kinds of ghee including the regular.  For example, they have digestive ghee..which includes spices (helpful for digestion) some of which are also traditionally used to make chai tea. I love this digestive ghee because I can make regular black tea and add the digestive ghee & a little sweetner and it makes a nice chai tea.  It warms me up during the cold and dampness and another added benefit..my stools come out much smoother..and constipation is usually eiliminated completely when I use it consistently. They also have ghees for recipes with chicken, fish and stake.  I've used these other ghees in a few receipes for chicken soup, on salmon and of course, lamb stew..I enjoy it very much.  Yes, they are sold separately from the regular ghee. Oh, they also have very small sample sizes to try before purchasing a large size.",positive
"When Pet Promise, a safe and healthy pet food, went out of business, I was desperately looking for another healthy food that had no by-products, rendered fats, meat meals, or outsourced ingredients. (You might want to check out what these types of ingredients can include - if your stomach can take it - but avoid commercial manufacturers' ""spins"" on this). Good books to get in this regard are ""Foods Pets Die For"" and ""Protect Your Pet"":Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet FoodProtect Your Pet: More Shocking FactsMy cats were completely unaffected by the melamine contamination tragedy of 2007 - which killed many pets, especially cats - because their Pet Promise food was one of the few brands in America that didn't use outsourced ingredients (and was never on the recall list - unlike some of the very expensive ""premium brands""). I felt so lucky that I had already switched to Pet Promise, a petfood company that bought ingredients only from North American farmers using sustainable agriculture and free-range livestock.I finally discovered Halo's products, and was encouraged by the fact that Ellen DeGeneres, a devout animal lover herself, not only endorses it but also has become part-owner of the company. Their website also included a specific message written to us former Pet Promise users. So I went to my health-food store and bought some.I was delighted to see that it had no by-products, no rendered meats, no meat meals, and that the label stated that all its ingredients are ""Made in the USA"", except the pea protein from Canada. Furthermore, the salmon in Halo is wild Alaskan, not farmed salmon (aka, pharmed salmon, full of antibiotics, etc.). Moreover, it is low in carbohydrates and even includes probiotics in the mix! Making it even more promising than Pet Promise!But the ultimate test was whether my cats would eat it or not. Unlike my dachshunds, who would eat just about anything that hit the floor (they're really low to the ground, you know), cats are notorious for their persnickety eating habits. BUT THEY LOVE IT!!! Can't get enough! So I have to dole it out so they don't overeat! And after five months, their health and energy seem to be great.Oh, and hi, Ellen - and many thanks!",positive
"I purchased this product over a year ago, and the best I can say is this is an ok product for me, but could be perfect for you.I used to always reach up to the top shelf, grab my box of k-cups, sift through them to find what I wanted, and then make my coffee. I tried to use the wooden box, but when you can only hold 20, and you use multiple k-cups per day, I just felt like I was always filling it, and didnt have enough room for variety.I bought this thinking it was perfect, holding 36 cups should last me a few weeks minimum. The Keurig would sit right on top and take up less room. What more could I ask for? Then when I brought it home though the truth came out.The draw is very well made and works perfect. However you are adding about 3 inches to the size of the keurig. Due to the height of my cabinets, it raised the machine just enough to not longer be able to open enough because the handle hits the cabinet. For a few days I was pulling it out and using it like that, but that got too annoying. Instead I now use the draw, but not with my coffee maker on it. It now holds my knife block instead, since those can still come out just fine.If your keurig is set up with no cabinet above it, this option is beyond perfect. However for me, I feel like it just added a bit of clutter, but I am willing to deal with it for the convience of the drawer.",neutral
"Before I begin my review, let me say this... I read the product specs, ESPECIALLY THE DIMENSIONS...I measured the space I have, and armed with that knowledge, I ordered the item.The item is exactly as described and pictured... and because I pre-measured, I KNEW it would fit (unlike other reviewers who apparently couldn't be bothered, and then give it a low-rating as a result).It's a simple design, and well built.  It's sturdy enough to hold the weight of my LARGE Cuisinart k-cup brewer, with a full reservoir.  It's a solid wire-frame build, and the rails the drawer runs on are part of that wire-design.  The mesh walls are a tad light-weight, but they aren't load-bearing, and are only meant for aesthetics and to contain the k-cups. (I also store Splenda packets in one column of mine.)Other than my 'normal' blend, I tend to have up to 5 additional flavors for a weekend treat, or just to mix it up on occasion... keeping these loose on the counter, or bouncing around mixed up in a box made it a pain to pick through them... but now I keep them in line in the segmented rows in the drawer.  Having a lack of storage space in my cupboards and kitchen drawers makes this the natural and ideal choice.Many have been disappointed that it didn't ""fit"" -- but all you need to do is measure your brewer's footprint, and it's height beneath your cupboards (if applicable).It's not a PERFECT item (the mesh could be a tad better grade, or the price about $5 lower) but otherwise highly recommended purchase.",positive
"First off I very much prefer this look to the rotating holders, plus it holds MORE K cups than they do.  I also like that it takes up less storage space than those carousels plus a machine.  I have limited counter top space and it is already crowded.A minor issue, as I had read before, was that the added height to the machine causes lid to hit the cupboards while opening and closing. I am OK with pulling it away from the wall a bit and will eventually place my machine in a more open counter space to avoid this.  It does bother my husband more though.I was disappointed with the product a bit.  My main problem was the material on the top of the drawer, that you rest the machine on, was not done very aesthetically.  AS soon as I opened what stood out to me was that it had to have been hand cut, and was cut slightly wrong on my product.  First I can still see the pencil mark all across the front.  Then it was cut too short and  coroner was not cut squarely.  It happens to h ave also been across the front edge of my product so it just sticks out to me and lessens it's appeal.I find the drawer to operate smoothly and easily.  you can not reach the back row of K-cups while full but that is not a big deal to me at all.",neutral
"Ordered this on the advice of the Single Serve Coffee forum.CONS:Drawer is metal mesh on metal mesh, so it doesn't slide smoothly.  It's pretty clunky to pull open and even harder to close.It doesn't pull out far enough to reach the back of the drawer, so you have to tip the final K-Cup out, which is hard if you have an entire coffee maker on top.Again, all mesh, so the cups don't sit smoothly in the tray, and the sections are a hair too narrow so the cups brush one another awkwardly.My upper cabinets are raised higher than average because we are both tall, and this still didn't leave us enough room to open the maker while on the drawer.PROS:For our modern kitchen, it's nice to look at.It comfortable fits my Capresso FrothPro on one side and two 64oz Ghirardelli bottles (front to back) on the other so it still saves us counter space.When I tried my Keurig on it, I expected some buckling but it seemed to stand firm even with a full water tank.All in all, for $25 it's a lot nicer to look at than the spinning barrel style holders, and I don't need my coffee to be on display.  Plus it looks easy to clean which for me is a plus.",neutral
"What a great idea!  I hated wasting a whole drawer with my various K-cup boxes (tea, cider, coffees, etc).  I thought about the carousels, but didn't like the idea of having it on my counter.  I wanted something that was more: 1) discreet; and 2) space saving.1) More discreet: Yes!It looks nice and you can't even tell what is in it.2) Space saving: Yes!My Keurig B60 fits perfectly on it.I hate having cluttered looking counter tops.  This drawer allows me to store my cups neatly, in a unit that looks nice.  I also love how it has dividers for each row to allow you to organize your K-cups.  You cna slo pull the drawer out pretty far, so that you can see all of your k-cups.  I also LOVE that I get my drawer (where my k-cups were previously stored) back!I do wish that the top of it looked a little nicer. The black, spongy material on the top looks a little cheap. Because most of it is covered with the Keurig, you don't really see much of it anyway, so it isn't a big deal at all.  But, the material is a bit on the cheaper side - still nice though!Additional Notes - Things that were mentioned by previous posters already, but that bear repeating:1) Beware: With your keurig on top of it, you may not be able to open the top.I wasn't thinking (and failed to read one of the reviews that mentioned this) and got this without realizing this.  Duh!  Sure enough, I can't open the top with my keurig on the drawer.  Ooops.  No biggie though - someone commented with a great idea: Put felt on the bottom of the drawer so that you can easily slide the entire unit out when you need to use your keuirg. I plan to do this.2) It is MUCH cheaper elsewhere.At the time of this review, it is listed on Amazon for almost $50.  But, thanks to a previous reviewer, I found it on Bed, Bath, and Beyond for $25...and, I got free shipping too!!!",positive
"Saw this at a local big-box chain store, so of course I had to look for it on Amazon as soon as I got home. Received the item in 2 days (Prime really rocks, doesn't it?) and am so happy; we can finally get rid of our K-cup carousel.This drawer holds more K-cups and keeps them out of sight, freeing countertop real estate. It glides open smoothly and seems very well made. It was shipped in a nice sturdy box and arrived in excellent condition. The drawer has 6 divided sections, each of which holds 6 K-cups. Perfect for us, since we like variety! The drawer doesn't pull completely out, but has a built-in stop; it doesn't seem to make it harder to get the last K-cup out, at least for me. I'm a female with average lady-fingers. YMMV. Still, I like the stop, I wouldn't want to have K-cups rolling all over the kitchen floor.Note - if you keep your machine under upper cabinets, you'll likely need to pull it out away from the wall to allow enough clearance to insert K-cups and fill the reservoir. We just turned our unused kitchen desktop (it's counter is 3-4"" lower) into a coffee station.My only complaint is that Amazon doesn't carry the T-disc version of this drawer, so tomorrow it's back to the store to buy one of those. Got to keep my Tassimo machine happy, too!This product is a no-brainer!",positive
"Years ago, on one of the shopping networks on TV (quality, value and convenience), the company was doing bus tours where they 'discovered'  entrepreneurs with new and innovative products to sell and they helped them to establish themselves and their products in the marketplace.  A great service I wish this company would do again...Anyway, there was one lady entrepreneur, whose product happened to be a healthy breakfast cookie such as this....I think perhaps it could have been Erin Baker, I could not verify this.I know at the time, I purchased several quantities of this lady's cookies (do not remember the variety) and was VERY pleased with them :)Then, the product was no longer available :(  I was able to get them for awhile at retail store about 25 miles from me and they were costlier than on TV, so stopped purchasing them.Time went by, and my husband requested an item like this to pack in his lunch box for work as well as my teenage son requesting the same for before school in the mornings.After Googling breakfast cookie with thought of making them myself from a recipe, I found Erin Baker on AMAZON and it was like finding an old friend :)Still have not made at home my own cookies, but I will when time allows.For the time being, as long as I can get them on AMAZON for a decent $price$, I will continue to do so. It is nice to have several varieties, when available.Though, I see some of the reviews do not rave about this item as much as I have here, personally, for what they are, I do not hesitate to recommend them and our family enjoys them in moderation.",positive
"I am surprised by how good this breakfast cookie's flavor is; it has depth of spices and textures and is truly delicious.300 calories seemed a bit high, but I ate one with a large glass of water and it has been 4 hours and my tummy is not growling yet, I even worked out too.I love that it doesn't have any freaky ingredients and it was very soft and moist.  I gave a little pinch of it to my toddler daughter and she enjoyed it too.  I prefer to have actual oatmeal in the morning with fruit and yogurt, but these breakfast cookies are great if the morning goes sideways and I don't have time or opportunity to fix something.The problem I found with other protein bars and such is that in about 2 hours I was feeling peckish and looking for snacks until lunch.  I did not have that problem with this breakfast cookie,  it may have more calories than I thought I wanted to ""spend,"" but it is very worth it since it keeps me out of the kitchen until lunchtime.Another nice thing: there are not any chips or icing on this cookie to melt in the mid-day heat, so you can keep one of these in the purse or diaper bag without creating a big mess for yourself later ;)I keep them in the freezer for freshness, they are really moist and chewy once you let them thaw or microwave.  I put one on a saucer and nuke for 20-30 seconds from frozen solid, it turns out like its warm from the oven.  I do not recommend keeping them in the fridge, baked goods and bread will get dried out if kept there.UPDATE:I have lost 35 pounds in the last year with very minimal changes and these cookies have helped me go from not eating breakfast and snacking all morning, to eating breakfast no matter how busy and not needing to snack or eat until lunchtime. They are very filling and are perfect for when you don't have time to make anything.",positive
"I first purchased Erin Baker's Breakfast Cookie in the Caramel Apple flavor. While it was tasty and very fulfilling, I wasn't forsure if I was in love with them (and really, why waste your time eating something you don't love?) So, based on customer reviews I then tried the Morning Glory Breakfast cookie.. I loved the bits of nut and I have to say  it is tasty and fulfilling! It is my 2nd favorite cookie and I easily give them a 5 star rating!I again began browsing the cookie flavors and spent time reading customer reviews and decided to try the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk and all I can say is third times the charm. These breakfast cookies are knock your socks off delicious ! I plan on stocking up so that I don't have to order over the hot summer months (as I have read on some of the cookie reviews that because these cookies are so fresh and have no preservatives to prevent spoilage that they are prone to mold if left out to long), so I figure, why take the chance? I'm just going to make several purchases before summer gets here!!!I totally recommend these breakfast cookies! My only wish is that they came in a variety box so one isn't forced to purchase a whole pack to sample one flavor. Yes, they are a little high calorie, so you might not want to use them as a snack, but for a meal replacement they are fantastic ! I love the natural ingredients and I know these cookies are fresh (makes you wonder how ""fresh"" those meal replacement bars are that sit on the store shelf for months?)",positive
"I ordered this product because i love pasta but need to start modifying my diet because i want to start fighting competitively again and need to get myself back to peak performance. I was skeptical from all the talk of ""fishy smell and taste"". Thus being the reason i ordered the single pack. I prepared them as instructed and prepared them into a soup. I used chicken breasts cut into strips, boiled them into a broth with sliced carrots, green onions, and broccoli, and then poured it into the bowl over the noodles. Me and my girlfriend tried it and it turned out great. She put some soy sauce in hers because she liked it better that way, but we both loved it. It did not have the fish smell after rinsing, nor while eating it. The texture is comparable to the rice noodles you find in Vietnamese and Japanese dishes. I am a convert to miracle noodle. I fed two people off of one pack, not bad i say. Also noticed the difference in the curving of my snack urges(didn't even touch my yogurt, orange, or nature valley peanut butter bar until near the end of my shift at work), and could wait longer before i took my lunch at work. I work 10 hour night shifts, so that's why i ate this before work. These are a great tool into any nutrition plan in my book.",positive
"This is a pretty nice starter kit for the price.  My only complaint would be the light damage done to my tree by the display box that it was obviously in for too long.  But just a few months later, and my bonsai is doing just great now!  There is new green growth on the old damaged branches, which is nice.  Still, overall a good deal for the price.  Would make a great gift!Ok, it's been 5 months now, and the tree is doing absolutely great!!  I woudn't worry AT ALL about how I said it came in the box... very strong and dependable tree regardless.  I'm VERY pleased with this tree, and it's now been moved to a bigger pot as it's doing so well!!  By far my FAVORITE of my 8 different bonsai trees ordered online!!Almost a year now, and still growing strong!  I've had three other bonsai plants die from different companies, but this one continues to thrive!  I'm now using the small pot it originally came in for another bonsai.. yes the pot it comes with is small, but it's very durable and great for starting small bonsai or other plants.  I'd still strongly recommend this starter kit to anyone interested in starting the art of bonsai.. and even for experienced growers.  It's such a wonderful kit.  The tree is healthy, the pot is durable, and the soil works great!",positive
"We followed the directions closely for a 10 lb. mix of 1/2 venison and 1/2 pork. (We did mix the seasoning directly into the meat, then added a bit of water.) We then let it sit overnight in the refrigerator.  We fried some patties up the next morning to taste test.The pepper seasoning came through, not excessively so, but it did linger a bit.  I have been known to like things hot (although my tastes have mellowed with age) and I would rate this between mild and medium.  I have tasted commercially prepared breakfast sausage that tasted hotter.  It definitely makes this a great sausage for using in spaghetti and other italian dishes.  By itself, the sausage is very flavorable.  We plan to pack 1/2 into casings and bulk store the rest for cooking Italian dishes.I do agree with one reviewer, it is a bit salty tasting and could be toned down a bit.  But, it is within the limits for a spicy sausage and will be fine used in other Italian recipes, IMHO.I would buy this again, but back off of the amount to mix into the meat (due to the salt) and add other Italian seasonings.",positive
"This is the only brand I've been able to buy from any market that uses EXTRA VIRGIN Olive Oil. Most brands use cheaper non-virgin olive oil.I use a can of this stuff over leafy green salad and throw in a few cherry tomatoes. Shake it up and you have delicious high protein salad with no need for saturated fat/carb stuffed dressings.As for the other reviewers, they are entitled to their opinions, but I need to throw out a bit of education: The reason that these Sardines are not processed in the United States is because THERE ARE NO MORE SARDINE processors in the United States. The last one was in Maine and it closed down in 2010 - this was big news already. The reasons for this are multiple: California's Sardine processing crashed after overfishing of California Sardines ruined the industry in CA for a while. The cost of buying American processed Sardines was too high of a price for Americans, who simply opted to buy the stuff processed in Morocco and Portugal.Blaming this particular company for sending off the fish to Vietnam is misplaced criticism. Blame yourselves for not buying American to save money only to complain about it later.Seriously people.",positive
"I recently found Wild Planet and purchased both the Wild Sardines and their Tuna.  The taste is amazing in both the sardines and tuna.  It simply can't be beaten and, they use BPA free cans which is very rare in this country.  Thanks to another review on Amazon, I discovered that many of the canned goods I was buying for my family that were organic, were also packed in cans coated in a lining that includes BPA.  I did some research and discovered Wild Planet.  Their tuna and sardines are more expensive but it's worth it because all of their products are sustainably caught, and packaged responsibly.  They're good for our planet and great for my family.  The only reason I'm not rating them 5 stars is because the sardines are processed in Vietnam and not the US.  The tuna is processed here. The sardines are not, and while I'm sure the canneries used are monitored by Wild Planet, I would much rather serve my family something that was packaged in this country giving fellow Americans much needed jobs.  I also think that with the price of the sardines, they should be packaged here.Anyway, if taste is your only concern, buy these sardines.  They're the best I've tasted.  If you care where your food is processed, these might not be for you--altho, no sardines are processed in this country anymore so I guess we're just out of luck. For some reason, we Americans don't seem to care that we now make very little in our own country.  Go figure.",neutral
"Most, if not all coffee drinkers would agree that decaf coffee just doesn't taste as good as caffeinated. Great caffeinated beans (whatever ""great"" means to the drinker) are pretty easy to find. But when it comes to decaf, pickin's get VERY slim.Kicking Horse is the best decaf for me. It's an even, very dark (consider it a french) roast and it's oily! (The whole ""oily vs. not oily"" is a never-ending debate.) Suffice to say, I prefer dark, oily beans and it's impossible to find oily decaf from a mass-production roaster.Admittedly, I have not performed a side-by-side comparison with caffeinated, but straight shots are remarkable. Few people would recognize that they were drinking decaf if they were served this coffee. (espresso or press, i can't speak to the taste of this coffee after drip)To qualify any opinion, it's important to understand the perspective of the reviewer. I don't evaluate coffee for qualities like ""florals"" or ""dark chocolate"" or ""berries"". I like rich espresso flavor, but without so much caffeine. So I cut my coffee with a dark decaf in order to get the richness that I want, and then smooth it with a little milk/cream - no sweetener, no flavorings.As an added bonus, I really appreciate the 15% discount for the monthly automated Amazon subscription.",positive
"I have been buying these chicken jerky treats every month via Amazon's subscription for the past six months and the bags aren't enough for the three dogs and one cat who love these treats.  All I have to do is shake one of these bags and all four come running into the kitchen.  Even the well-behaved old girl walks in hoping for her treat.These are the only treats I feed my dogs.  They don't get junk dog biscuits or fake sausages that smell like turpentine.  All they get are these treats, two a day per dog.  When I take them out hiking, they get extra treats for extra energy.The cat always insist on his own slivver, too.These treats are easy to pack, don't spoil easily, don't smell and are a lightweight and healthy treat for any four-legged pet. Sure, the treats are a bit pricy but my pets are worth it.UPDATE 24 Feb 2012:  My subscription over the past year kept going up, from a very reasonable USD 19 to a shocking USD 28.  That last price hike was just too much so I cancelled my S&S and am now buying a competitor's product that is much more affordable.  I took a star away because this product is no longer affordable.",positive
"Well first, my dog loves these.  I made the mistake of giving one to him at night before bed, and now he flat out demands these before bed or he pouts all night. Why?  Well, it's basically a healthy chicken jerky.  The ingredients are good, and so is the quality!  I am very sensitive as to what is in pet foods I buy, and this is a great treat!And I do have a comment about the person who mentioned that they are made in China. My response is so what?  I actually think it is a good thing!  We treat chickens (as mean as they are) so poorly here, and their waste pollutes our rivers and streams.  Land is a whole lot cheaper and easier to come by in China, and they don't tend to pack them as densely as they do here.  So thanks to China we have a great product with a much cheaper price point then we would normally have to pay for.  We are one world people, and if another country can make a quality product with a lighter impact on the environment then we can, I am happy to share whatever the profits are with them.  Sure they made many mistakes industrializing, and I am sure they will make more... just as we will.  However, they are very sensitive to maintaining quality at a good price point, and I have more faith in chicken coming from China then I do from the US... sad to say but true.So back to the review.  While the quality and look of the product is great looking, the smell indicates that the flavors are probably stronger then just regular chicken (think of beef jerky).  If your dog has a very sensitive tummy I would buy a small pack first and make certain that it digests easily.  As for my dog, a Golden Retriever, he would likely gobble the whole bag if he could, and not think twice about doing it again the next day.",positive
"I'm disturbed that these treats, as many reviewers state, are so ""addictive."" My dog, too, loves them but has now begun to shun her meals and will only eat these treats. In trying to make sense of her current state of anorexia, I recently became aware of the FDA advisory on Dec. 19, 2008 stating that one of the symptoms to be aware of in dogs eating chicken jerky treats made in China is ""decreased appetite, although some may continue to consume the treats to the exclusion of other foods."" So be very wary of the fact that dogs seem to go crazy over these treats.  Although the Dogswell Company states clearly that their product is not contaminated, and that third party testers have confirmed this, do the owners of the company truly know what's happening in China behind the scenes?  Or who might get paid off to test certain batches of jerky?  I and my vet have been unable to come up with any other explanation for my dog's anorexia, except that it coincides with her increased interest (and now ONLY interest) in Happy Hips since I began treating her with them last spring.  Thankfully, her kidney function is still fine, but if you research this on the web, many other dogs were not so lucky and died due to kidney failure.See this link to the FDA website suggesting caution to consumers in using chicken jerky products from China.  Be informed!  [...]",negative
"Up until now, I believed I was feeding my dogs a healthful treat that was good for them. Of note: the glucosamine and chondroitin content in these jerky treats is of the highest I've seen in a treat that they actually ""like"" and look forward to having. I was feeding these as a daily joint supplement to my poodle in particular who, as of late, had been experiencing more joint issues after a traumatic hip injury years earlier.Thanks to the savvy poster who brought to light this product is now being produced in China. Costco sells jerky treats made in China as well, and I no longer purchase those and warn my clients about purchasing them too. Only made in the USA and USDA inspected, as far as I'm concerned.Why oh why can't pet owners find a decently priced, trustworthy jerky treat for our pets that is A. High in glucosamine and B. Isn't manufactured in China? Being that China has shown little diligence with regards to creating a child's toy that isn't later involved in a recall, I'm certainly not about to give any credence to something that will be ingested by my pets. I'm tossing the rest of these treats in the trash!No. Thank. You.",negative
"I bought these on super sale because I needed them for a pie crust and they were cheap.  I got the 3-pack and was at first dismayed to find that they were not packed like other graham crackers are usually packed, they were loose in a bag, not stacked in bricks to fill the box  -- this meant there were many less per box than I had anticipated.  But when I tried one I was immediately impressed, they taste fantastic!These taste nothing like the kind of graham crackers we were fed in kindergarden, they have actual flavor and are much more than just an ingredient or child's fare.  What these lack in volume they make up for in quality.I immediately ordered three more 3-packs while they were so cheap, I have a toddler at home and am happy to supply us all with these wonderful graham crackers.  They do not have any scary fillers or ingredients; they are made with butter and not trans fat, and you can snack on nine of them with your coffee for only 130 calories -- not bad!They also make a pie crust that is noticeably better than what I used to make dessert crusts with.I was so impressed at what Stonewall Kitchen could do to a graham cracker that I am going to check out other products they make.",positive
"I'll start with something really important to me- the sell by date.  I bought these cookies in January of 2010, and they are good until 9-2010, which is important to me, since I hate eating rancid food, so I just throw it out.  I've always loved these cookies, and my market sells them for much more than the subscribe price, so I'm happy to subscribe and save.  I love currants, and it's hard to find things flavored with them.  I have to admit, the currant taste is not strong, but they are delicious anyway, and I love the puff pastry.  Further, I'm allergic to GMO corn starch (genetically modified corn starch)- and just try to find cookies in US stores without corn starch (and 95% of all corn is modified in the US, and does not have to be labeled so).  So these are a real treat for me- since they are a cookie I can actually eat.The cookies are flaky, as puff pastry always is, and slightly sweet.  As other people have said, this is not a terribly sweet cookie, but it is quite sweet enough.  I enjoy mine with tea, and I also take them in my lunch.  If you take them in your lunch, put them in a little box- because they ARE delicate, and you might end up with delicious crumbs if you don't protect them.  I know this because I squashed them once.",positive
"I have to warn that my review is going to sound like I sell this product.I wish I know how to make them but I don't.Next time you have minor digestive issues or stomach gas or nausea try one of these babies!Just put it on your tongue and take in the juices.You will feel better in 5 minutes.Just a little bit of history.When I was growing up, I knew them as Al Bukhara.  My father used to regulary eat them.50 years later, when I recently had stomach ailment, I remembered about them.My wife found them at a local middle-east store under the same name. They are made in Iran.Unfortunately, the store stopped selling them and had to look for an alternative and found the golden prunes from Sadaf.They are not as good as Al Bukhara but next best thing and work well.I have been using these for two years and they work every single time.But watch out, they will make you hungry; I am not kidding!Now, here is the most important thingI found that not all dried prunes are as effective. In fact most of them don't do anything.The prunes need to be moist, golden or light brown and soft. Sadaf also sells pitted prunes; don't buy them for relief from digestive issues or just to clear your stomach.Amazon has been out of stock for a while now.  I buy them locally.If you don't have access to such a store, Sadaf sells them online.",positive
"I almost hesitate to give a review because this is my ""secret ingredient"" in so many things.My husband is from SLO and when we first met I thought it was so weird that the only thing he wanted from his mom for birthdays and holidays was Pepper Plant Sauce (I don't do spicy so I never tried it).  Then he got some of the seasoning.  Now I understand.  We use it in and on everything - eggs, steaks, popcorn (tip - put it in the butter!), chilli, black beans, soups, cooked vegies, tuna salad, guacamole, develed eggs (my fave).  Somehow almost every time I am ""making up"" some sort of savory recipe, this stuff makes it in there.  Just 2 weeks ago I had the idea to make dip with cream cheese, sour cream, the sauce and some seasoning.  It was a total hit at the play off party.  I just made it again today for our pre-superbowl potluck at work and got rave reviews again.  Heck - while typing this up I had the thought that the seasoning would make an awsome variation to garlic bread or crostini. Mmm - I might have to try that tonight.  You have to promise not to tell anyone though!",positive
"For some reason, the stores around me stopped having these.  I use this type of bag for a few things in my life: camping gear (sleeping bag, hammock/tent) is able to breathe without being all over the place, storage of down comforter during summer, etc.  Then I got the great idea of using them for my recycling.  What a change in life this has been.  For three years, we've had to take moldy cans to the recycle center to redeem all our beer cans for the 5¢ apiece.  The little sips of beer in each can accumulate, and get trapped in a plastic bag, so I took my recycle cans and drilled holes in the bottom for drainage, then I line them with these bad boys.  The beer leaks right out, and when they're full, they're dry and while they smell slightly of stale beer, the change to that from stale wet beer and mold is incredible. Would I trust them for laundry?  Probably not if I had to carry it any distance.  They're mesh bags.  Going up or down stair or across the house is probably not a big deal.  Since I don't have machines, I wait until the last possible minute to do my laundry, so these bags would be totally and utterly full, stretching the mesh past its abilities, and would probably rip on the first or second go.  If you're smarter than me, though, and do your laundry in a reasonable amount of time, or don't have to leave your house/complex to do it, they'd probably be fine.",positive
"I asked my brother, who is a chef, how he felt about the quality of the product he received and if he could recommend it to anyone. His comments were that quality was excellent and he would enjoy having it again in the future as a gift. He looked at the idea of buying something similar from Hickory Farm in the Mall where he lives since Mother's Day caught him and me by surprise since it arrived a week early this year and he came to the conclusion that this product was far better product than anything he could find in the Mall. I had thought Hickory Farm would work since he would have physical access to viewing any items from them and his comment was that Wisconsinmade, this company whose product I am reviewing, did a far better job in quality and produce. I think that says it. For those who see only volume and not quality, stay with the grocery store, it will give you lots of volume if that is your criteria.  I will note that I bought a couple of these products from this company and I have copied the same review to each so that people will know that this company has excellent quality.  Quality cheese and quality sausage is expensive and this company makes it well.",positive
"It looks llike I just walked into a raw deal. The item is intolerably stale, and there is no recourse - I am simply stuck with it!I love licorice, and have bought Gustaf's licorice on Amazon before, to much enjoyment. What I received here is a junky plastic bag unsuitable to preserve the product, containing product that clearly is too old and has not been kept under proper storage conditions.Add to that, labeling is generic, and apparently this item contains wheat in substantial quantities, not what I know from my brand name Gustaf's licorice packages.  Those disclaimers on the item descriptions regarding ingredients may differ are utterly pointless and plain not ok. How does that do anything other than cover the vendor's rear? Clearly, customers get no choice, and might wind up with expensive purchases of allergy triggers.Strike one - utterly stale. Strike two - not returnable. Strike three - no declaration of ingredients pre-purchase, only offensive legal CYA. Just about every packaged food or supplement I can purchase in a store falls under clear FDA guidelines for labeling, food safety (storage conditions, materials, expiration date) - those rules are growing on me!]I am a strong buyer, and I shall refrain from any such purchases moving forward. Not only is it too risky and pricey if duped with degraded product, it is also an inexcusable trap  - who wants to get stuck with waste and have their  money taken?! Amazon is not what I'd remembered it to be!",negative
"I believe the world is divided into two groups: those that eat black licorice and those that don't.  I belong to the first group, which I also find to be superior.  (Just kidding, kind of).I'm always looking for black licorice and cannot get enough of it.  I find licorice from Europe to be superior to that found in the states.  Gustaf's licorice is made in the UK, specifically where, I don't know.  It comes in a huge and heavy 5 lb bag.  It contains a long list of ingredients, including BEEF GELATINE. Okay, that's gross.  It also has Desiccated Coconut, whatever that is.The licorice is not shiny like in the picture, but dull, like a tractor tire.  It smells good and has a nice pungent taste to it.  (The Beef Gelatin perhaps?) It's all stuck together but comes apart easily.  It's a bit soft for my liking, but hopefully it will harden up over time.  Despite the disgusting addition of beef gelatin to my licorice (I know gelatin is from hooves, but do you have to remind me?) I will eat this licorice.  I have uploaded a picture to show everyone how this mass of licorice really looks, just so you don't stock up for parties.Will I order it again?  Probably not.  I want a company to lie to me about where gelatin comes from.  Gustaf is just too honest for his own good.",positive
"Altoids wintergreen mints were once my favorite flavor of altoids. They had a clean, refreshing, decidedly strong rush of pure mint flavor. For years I enjoyed the intense, clean sweet flavor, as I bit into them. Unfortunately, Wrigleys (the new owners) have altered the flavor (more artificial ingredients?) and added blue artificial color to them. The mints now taste like cheap toothpaste, that leaves an unpleasant chemical aftertaste in your mouth. These once delightful mints are now ghastly! Let's hope the Wrigley's people with the uneducated palates don't mess with the Peppermint Altoids!  I will not buy these wintergreen mints again, unless they change back to the old style, which was full of natural mint flavor, and artifical color free.  If you are lucky enough to find a tin that does not list ""color (blue 1)"" in the ingredients list, you've found some of the old style wintergreen mints (the good ones).  The full ingredients list on the original good wintergreen altoids was (sugar, natural and artificial flavors, gum arabic, gelatin).  Since I wrote this review I've been fortunate to find about a dozen boxes of the good, old mints.  These were at small out of the way grocery/drug stores that tend to charge a little more for their products.July, 2012: Well, it's been a year since I've been able to find a box of the good, old mints.  I broke down and bought a box of the new version today.  Wrigley's has added some of the natural flavor back to these mints, and they do taste slightly better.  However, they have left in the artificial color ""blue 1"", which negatively affects the flavor, and leaves  a bit of bitter aftertaste.  I won't buy them again.  I did buy 6 boxes of the Peppermint Altoids.  Thankfully, they are still the original formula, and as good as ever!",negative
"Peanut Butter & Jelly is comforting isn't it?  Something about that mix can bring you back to your childhood or make you think of comfort food.  Sadly, this bar isn't quite what I expected, but it still has it's good points.I like the Larabars, they can be quite delicious.  That being said, I think I've discovered that the ones not involving fruit (i.e. peanut butter, chocolate, etc.) are not as good tasting.  This one, I did like the taste of cherries that was in it, and the touch of salt.  But the peanut flavor just wasn't as good.  It wasn't very sweet, which is fine, but it didn't really taste peanutty either.  Just an average mix of flavors.The ingredients in this bar are very good though.  There's only four.  Dates, peanuts, cherries and sea salt.  That's it.  Which is incredible.  I like foods like that that only have a few ingredients and nothing overly processed.  The bar has 210 calories.  So it's not a light snack.  This is better for while you are exercising or as a meal replacement.  I had it as breakfast and it worked just fine at filling me up.  There is 10 grams of fat in the bar and 19 grams of sugar.  So like I said before, not a light snack by any means.  It does have 4 grams of fiber though, so that's healthy.  And there's a little bit of natural vitamins in there from the fruit.  Protein is 6 grams, which isn't huge, but isn't bad for after you've been running (or before!).I probably wouldn't get this flavor again.  I'll stick to the all fruit bars I think when it comes to the Larabars.Review by M. Reynard 2012",neutral
"I've tried all kinds of hemp powders and this is my favorite.  Hemp is a super source of EFA's and the protein is a highly available type due to the amount of different amino acids. It is good for those with animal milk allergies or who are concerned about cruelty to farm animals.  And it is also good for those of us who need to avoid the estrogenic properties of ingesting too many soy products.Great, so it's healthy, but how does it taste?  Well, this hempshake is amazing -- the taste is really great.  I particularly like the chocolate.  And I'm impressed that although it tastes a 1000 times better than plain hemp powder, it only contains 80 calories and 7 grams of sugar.As for digestibility, they do add inulin, which is good for the gut, and I don't have any problem with it.  However, the high amount of fiber might present a problem for those coming straight from a SAD (standard American diet), so you might want to begin slow with a small drink and work up to the full dose.In fact, I'm drinking a Nutiva Hempshake smoothie right now for my breakfast.  It contains hempmilk (natch), choco hempshake, cayenne, cinnamon, and frozen berries.  It is awesome.",positive
"I don't want to comment on how this protein shake affected my body.  I will only say that I worked out like usual and drank this powder mixed with milk and neither gained nor lost weight.  I like that there was no funny aftertaste (unlike some protein powders containing artificial sweeteners).I am giving this product three stars because I like that it is of organic and fair trade origin.I would have rated it higher, but I find that if I mix this with milk, the resulting shake feels gritty and has a weird and almost unpalatable taste.  If you mix too much powder with not enough milk the shake needs to be consumed quickly!  If not, you will have a jello-like substance that is best eaten with a spoon or mixed with more milk.The two containers I received were probably not well mixed.  I found that as I got closer to finishing the product the shakes I was making started to taste sweeter, so I wonder if the sugar was just not evenly distributed.  Given that this product is a powder, I don't think settling during shipment was a problem.At this point, I will probably not order this product again simply because I find it too hard to drink given the flavor and texture.",neutral
"I read some reviews that claimed that this shake cause GI issues.Everyone has different sensitivities. My son has autism and according to his IgE and IgG panel test he has about 20 food sources that he has to avoid, such as: gluten (wheat, barley, rye), oats, milk, garlic, walnuts, sesame, grapefruit, coconut, and so on. I myself am sensitive to gluten and dairy and would get bloated and heartburn if I consume gluten or dairy. So this may not be the fault of this product because I found it to be a great product. I suggest if you have any GI issues you check with a good GI doctor, not just ANY GI doctor. The best GI doctor in the world is Dr. Arthur Krigsman. He practices either at Throughtful House in TX or in NYC. He has helped so many children with autism and addressed their GI issues that eventually the autistic behaviors improve. My son has been treated using simiar protocols by our DAN! doctor, Dr. Neubrander in NJ, and has recovered from autism just by cleaning his GI problems.I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 because I wish it would not use sugar. It uses sugar cane, but natural sugar or not it's still sugar. Sugar feeds yeast, and yeast causes GI and neurological issues (definitely behavior issues with my son). Signs of yeast overgrowth: dark circles under the eyes, red cheeks/ears, rashes/ezcema, hyperactivity, fatigue, craving for carbs and sugar, and so on (check out SCD diet on the Internet). I would rather use Stevia or Xylitol, so I wish this product didn't come sweetened. Xylitol actually has an added benefit, to prevent and fight cavities, since we don't use fluoride at home (fluoride is toxic, and it binds to calcium but it can't tell the difference between calcium and lead, so it increases metal retention in your body). I know this is digressing from the topic, but since I mentioned it I thought I'd explain a bit for those who are not familiar.",positive
"As a warning - I am not a vegan, I do not hug trees (though I do love them), and I really am not into the whole organic movement (though I have no problem with it).... If my stance on those three ""issues"" was different, I might love this product... as it is, I found it to be somewhat disgusting.I typically drink Meijer branded chocolate shake mix (Meijer is a western US mega-store & the shake mix is a knock-off of what slimfast puts in a can).  I hoped that this mix would taste at least somewhat (even a little bit) like the meijer brand.... The ways that I described this taste to my wife each morning... well, they aren't good... I'm listing a few:- It tasted like rope- It tasted like licking a wet horses bridle- It tasted like sucking the water out of a wet hemp bracelet- It tasted like someone had mixed dirt in with my unsweetened baker's cocoa- It tasted like chewing on tree barkIn all seriousness, the ""rope"" & ""wet hemp bracelet"" analogies are the closest... I used to wear a lot of hemp (before doing so was part of the ""organic"" eating movement I guess?)... and I remember chewing on the necklace/bracelets.  This product tastes just like that.Another note - I was not impressed by the blending of this stuff.  Most shake mixes actually dissolve in liquid; this stuff just sorta clumped into the liquid.On the other hand, I ate (almost) all of it... and it was much more palatable once I mixed it in with the meijer shake mix (2 parts meijer mix, 1 part this stuff).  The fiber content is really high (always a plus).. and it was fairly reasonable.So, if you are into the earth loving hipster movement or are just a standard faire hippy - this stuff might be for you.  For Joe Six-pack (even the liberal type), this product should probably be avoided.",negative
"This is a great tasting hemp protein powder.  I decided to stop using muscle milk because of the artificial sweetener and the issues surrounding absorption of whey protein.  I found that muscle milk, which tasted great, was giving me indigestion and well.......let's just say gut issues.  This Nutiva hemp shake is very smooth and has a great flavor, not chalky or gritty at all in my opinion.  I have no issues digesting the shake and I'm thrilled to be getting protein that is easily digestible.  A simple shake recipe is included on the tub which tastes great, but I've been using this powder as the base for my morning kale shake.  I find that the Nutiva really masks the grassy kale taste; My morning shake has been transformed from something I had to force down to something I look forward to and enjoy every morning!Here is my kale protein shake recipe-1 serving of Nutiva Hemp Shake powder (3 tablespoons)1 cup coconut water2-3 large organic kale leaves (red kale or normal kale) torn into small pieces, I break off and discard the last 1"" of stemApproximately 8 spinach leaves with stems1 whole banana, peeled1 heaping tablespoon of peanut butter1 piece of raw ginger, the size of 3-4 stacked quarters1/2 applesmall handful of ice-add more coconut water or ice if it's too thickHint- start by blending the kale and spinach with the coconut water to create a smooth veggie consistency before adding the other ingredients",positive
"Nutiva's chocolate hemp shake is not your average tasting protein shake. It is definitely different and could for many have to be an acquired taste. It is not as sweet as some would guess but is versatile so adding fruit, honey, or another sweetener to it may make it a little more palatable for those who can't tolerate it's straight out of the container flavor. It is not completely water soluble so it does have a slightly grainy texture but that is part of the appeal to me. It has 11 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, and having only 90 calories would not make it a good meal replacer but a good compliment to a healthy one or a nice mid meal snack. It is organic which in my opinion doesn't mean a whole lot but the fact that it is GMO free and contains a simple and natural ingredient list appeals to me. I am not a vegetarian and love me some animal flesh but this would be a great addition to any vegan or vegetarian diet as it is an easily digestible protein source. I purchased the chocolate which I had tried a couple years ago (before they switched to the new formula- not sure of the exact changes that were made) it is great and I also purchased the vanilla that I have yet to try. I would definitely say to the newcomers go out and find the single serving packets before you commit to entire container- I love it but it just may not be to your liking.",positive
"I've been drinking Nutiva's Hempshakes nearly every weekday for more than two years now, and it's an excellent product, but not everyone is going to like the stuff.  If you're used to traditional whey-based protein powders and want something similar, you may not like this.  It's a bit of an acquired taste and has a different mouth feel.  I don't like whey or soy powders, and wanted something with a lot of fiber that wouldn't aggravate my acid reflux.  The hempshakes fit the bill for me.  I can drink them mixed in soy or rice milk, but usually I make a quick smoothie in the morning to drink in the car while I'm taking my son to school.  This fills up for a few hours but doesn't make me feel stuffed.  I blend together 1/2 cup juice (usually Odwalla Blueberry B Monster), 1 cup soy or rice milk, a banana, and 4 tablespoons of hempshake powder.  If I need it to last me until lunchtime I'll add in a cup of frozen berries.  It's a healthy way for me to start the day, and I don't end up skipping breakfast anymore.I haven't noticed a big difference between the old formulation and the new, except that the new seems a little smoother so I'd guess it's probably not as gritty if you're drinking it straight rather than in a smoothie.Long story short:  good product, but if the word ""hemp"" makes you cringe or laugh, this probably isn't something you're going to like.",positive
"Like many people who have bought this sauce, I decided to pay the extra nickel to try the hot sauce created by none other than one of my favorite singers from one of my favorite bands growing up, The Offspring.And like many of those who have purchased online, this sauce isn't available in stores near us.First off, I am a native of New Orleans. I'd like to think I know a thing or two about hot sauces. Tabasco, Crystal, and many other hot sauces that have had heart and soul put into them have made their way onto my plate. But man........Dexter hit the money on this one. This sauce is truly amazing, for lack of better words. You get a burst of flavor when you first bite into your dish covered in Bandito, then a nice after rush of spice hits the tongue for a great ending. I really haven't found a dish that it doesn't go good on.I was skeptic at first, as I knew going in that I was only buying it because I was a fan of The Offspring. But I can tell you now, that this sauce is officially a household staple in my home. This is literally the best hot sauce i have EVER had. Try it!",positive
"I saw this at my local Food 4 Less for less than $3 (5 oz.) and had to give it a try. I've seen this hot sauce online before but could never justify paying the high cost plus shipping so I thought $3 was actually pretty cheap. I was a little wary at first because when I looked at the ingredients to see what kind of peppers were used the first one listed was habanero. I'm not a fan of straight up habanero sauce. I've tried popular habanero hot sauces like El Yucateco and didn't like it. El Yucateco has a weird pungent smell to it that I can't get over and I find the taste somewhat off-putting. It's also too hot for me. But I saw on the label of Gringo Bandito that it uses a mix of various peppers so I figured it might be different.After tasting Gringo Bandito I was pleasantly surprised to find it doesn't taste the same as a regular habanero sauce. The smell is not sour or overpowering but rather has a nice spicy aroma. The combination of different peppers (habanero, jalapeno, red japanese chili, and more) seems to work well. It tastes good. It's got much more complexity than something like Tapatio. Tapatio's decent but has more of a vinegary taste to it. This is more balanced. It also has the perfect amount of medium heat to it; not weak and not too hot but still enough to give it a nice kick.So I like this stuff and recommend it wholeheartedly . I don't give it 5 stars because I don't love it like I do another hot sauce. My favorite hot sauce is the chile de arbol variety. The kind they give you at the taco shops that's orangish in color and comes in those round plastic containers. That's my absolute favorite but I haven't been able to find a good bottled version of it at the store. I would certainly keep buying this stuff though. Kudos to Dexter for creating a good hot sauce!",positive
"I am a huge hot sauce fan, on top of being a huge health fanatic. I decided to try this out because I heard about it on my favorite bands website, the Offspring. As this is made by their lead singer, I was intrigued. The thing that made me want to try this the most is the great reviews and the fact that it has a low amount of sodium compared to many other hot sauces.I was not dissapointed at all! This stuff is absolutely delicious, I seriously put it on everything. I keep a bottle in my office with me for my lunch everyday. I seriously can't get over how good this stuff is. It reminds me of a more tasty taco bell hot sauce initially, then the tangyness kicks in, next thing you know the burn of the spicy habanero is there. Seriously is delicious and not just spicy enough to not be too spicy for someone who isn't big on spicy food. I highly recommend this hot sauce for its delicious taste and its low sodium. Things I put it on...-Egg Whites-Talapia-chicken-rice. Makes all the plain tasting healthy food I eat bearable and delicious!",positive
"Nothing too spectacular with these hard candy. Tried a few but first they must be removed from their individual and sometimes annoying, packaging. Sugar free is a good thing but who really knows what the term really means when they are using sorbitol? I have no time to complicate matters in my eager existence but must confess that I have been sold for a long time to the name Crystal Light. I associate that name with safe for people trying to avoid sugar, even though I have been challenged several times, perhaps by people that are trouble makers at best but obviously more informed on the subject than I will ever be.  Yes, they have their little taste for they are very tiny for all the unwrapping it requires to consume them and who knows which fruit is which, in the end they all seem to taste the same. Not like eating a mint mentos where the moment it goes in your mouth you know exactly what you are getting. Still, they serves its purpose, for the person that I bought these morsels consumes them without truce, and that makes me content, for I am trying in my limited ways to keep this person from consuming large quantities of sugar, if I can help it, which is not all the time. The price for the Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile seemed appropriate for what we received and for sure they will get consumed. 3 Stars at the risk of being unkind for I did read the many loving reviews about this product.",neutral
"I've consumed coffee ever since my youth in the 50s. Nowadays I will only use whole bean coffees and I've become somewhat fussy even there. Plus, there's the price to be considered. I've found that Trader Joe's and Kirkland Signature have some excellent selections of whole bean coffees at very reasonable prices. They can be very good values, as well as being excellent coffees. One of the latest I've discovered is Kirkland Signature Rwandan Whole Bean Dark Roast Coffee. I bought it at my local warehouse store in a three-pound bag.The Aroma is the first thing you'll notice. Boy, does this stuff smell good! The aroma is wonderful, perhaps even better than the coffee itself. Please don't take that as a negative statement. I'm just saying that if you want to impress guests, just open up a bag of this stuff and the comments will roll in. The coffee itself is quite excellent, as you would expect. It has a nice aroma and a rich dark taste. My own tastes might prefer a slightly lighter roast, but that's only my own tastes and not the fault of the coffee. If you prefer the rich, deep, strongly-coffee-flavored brew, give this stuff a try. Wonderful! And it's at a reasonable cost.Gary Peterson.",positive
"I usually never leave any reviews but since the product is worthy and there's no feedback at all I decided to do it. I ordered this tea because I have some mastopathy and my breasts hurt much during my cycle. Things seemed to get a bit worse a couple months ago so I decided to give this tea a try. I come from a country where there is a lot of trust in herbal medicine, I personally was exposed to Chinese herbal medicine as well so I thought I should try. I drank it for about a month once per day and I already see results! During this cycle my breasts got much better, almost not sensitive at all, just a bit by the very end of it. I will continue drinking it and will recommend it to all my girlfriends with the same problems. It is natural, it doesn't contain any hormones and it DOES work. It tastes very much like regular green tea with jasmine(because it has a small portion of both of them) and that's why I don't recommend to drink it before going to bed because it can keep you up( green tea has a bit of caffeine, a tiny portion). I drink it either in the morning or at  lunch time, it tastes good and helps you to wake up( and unlike coffee, green tea doesn't damage your kidneys).",positive
"As a self proclaimed pizza expert, originating from St. Louis, then residing in Chicago, and sampling pizza around the nation, at some of the most prized pizza joints in the country, as well as international attempts...I began making my own pizza's again..this time using Pastorelli's own pizza crusts (thin, crispy style) and the different varieties of Pastorelli's sauces.  The full flavor and balance of spices in this stuff is fabulous enough to literally 'eat if from the can'.  Seriously.  What amazed me is that I have asked dozens of pizza shop owners, and new restaurant 'attempts' at pizza recipes, what sauce they use....many going with food service items from wholesalers (Pastorelli DOES sell food service quantities).  Bland is the word with many sauces, and some too strong in their spices.  This family owned business has this science and art nailed down, and the quality of all of Pastorelli products is premium, without a high price tag.  If you want to really enjoy the best home made pizza, then Pastorelli's pizza sauces are the ONLY way to go.  Buy a can, jar (squeeze), and grab some of their new crusts, and then make up your own recipes and see for yourself.  The sauce 'carries' the pizza.  Their pasta sauces are amazing, yet not easy to find....hopefully their distribution will expand.  Personally, I love Amazon....so I'm set.  Thank you Rick Pastorelli for continuing the best in tomatoes.....Pastorelli Pizza Sauce Italian Chef, 15-Ounce (Pack of 12)",positive
"This generously sized, 7 ounce bar is covered in dark chocolate-a superb combination.Lubeck Niederegger is the best, highest quality of Marzipan! This is a lovely gift-highly appreciated. Keeps for months (keep it cool, OK in fridge).Niederegger Marzipan is like no other! Search them on the web for the full story. Highest quality Marzipan originated in Turkey, under the Ottomans. When the Turks came up through Europe, all the way to the Gates of Vienna, they brought Marzipan with them. -The Croissant bread (Turkish Crescent)  was developed to warn people the Turks were coming-The Germans, Swiss, Austrians, and Swedes are most renowned for Marzipan in Europe. Check out the Niederegger site -a nice site! Great site-learn about Marzipan quickly-nice story.Niederegger Marzipan is made with more Almonds, less sugar, filler than others. Simply, ground almonds, rose water, sugar makes the best Marzipan.  No filler, no almond extracts.Lower quality Marzipans need that since they have a lower concentration of almonds.With WWII, the Cafe Niederegger in Lubeck, Germany (East Germany for many years) was destroyed: 1942 ""The café was destroyed by bombing and the company's archives went up in flames.""Thankfully, the cafe  was rebuilt & this fine Marzipan is still available. With German reunification, it is easier to get this great marzipan again. Highly recommended!",positive
"Being the lone Celiac in the crowd makes for challenging entertaining. Most of the crackers I've had/served leave a fine dust coating on the pallet, or they have an aftertaste. This cracker does NEITHER. It's a little strong on the sesame flavor, but it really is a great cracker to serve with Alouette cheese, etc.  It was a real crowd pleaser at our holiday gatherings, and several non-Celiac family members and friends now keep it on hand in their pantries just because of the taste. One of the things that I just couldn't keep plated was when I put a little garlic/onion cream cheese on one of these crackers and topped it with a tidbit of smoked salmon. ;-) The only bad thing (and the first reason I won't give it 5 stars) is that the cracker gets soggy if you plate the stuff even just 30 minutes before serving, so you really have to make it as needed, or let it be self-serve/assemble. The other reason I only give it 4 stars I'm listing as a cautionary statement...CAUTION: it's not certified gluten free, and to my knowledge, it's not tested. There are no gluten ingredients, and I have not reacted, but if you are one who has an instant and severe reaction, contact the manufacturer first to verify whether their production methods, etc., are safe for you.",positive
"Haribo's gummi strawberries are some of the tastiest candy available. I may be biased because I've loved gummi candies (ESPECIALLY those from Haribo) for pretty much my entire life. There's just something about the perfect combination of texture and bite that make chowing down on chewy fruit-flavored candy a happy activity.Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits so naturally I was overjoyed when I found out many years ago that Haribo made a gummi strawberry candy that, as a bonus, even looked like the fruit it was trying to imitate! They obviously don't taste like actual strawberries which have a sort of tartiness to them, but they do taste as good as if not better than any other imitation strawberry flavor out there.These candies are so good I can just munch on them - two or three at a time - for hours (which I guiltily admit I have done in the past at work). The price can't be beaten, either - believe me, I've looked high and low for a candy specialist that can sell this much sweet goodness at this low a price!And my family loves them as well. My two young boys can't get enough of them, and even my wife who doesn't really like gummi candy all that much can put down a dozen or so pieces.If you like strawberry flavored candy and love gummis, I highly recommend you try this (or even a smaller package if 5 lbs. scares you) - you won't be disappointed!",positive
"I received the two ""Mission Pack Space Food Sampler with Astronaut Ice Cream and Space Food Sticks"" packs I purchased in the mail today. I initially panicked when I saw them - both were packaged in ""Astronaut Mission Pack"" boxes that said they contained ""3 Assorted Freeze-Dried Space Foods."" This is not the packaging shown in the picture, and there is nothing on the box about Space Food Sticks (I wasn't too concerned about the magnet). The Space Food Sticks were the whole reason I ordered these samplers, as a surprise gift of nostalgia for a friend. When I finally opened the boxes, I saw that 2 Space Food Sticks and a magnet had been added each, so I DID receive the product that was promised. However, I still feel a bit cheated and deceived - I was expecting a fun gift box to present to my friend, as shown in the picture, and the boxes had some tears on them, perhaps from being opened to add the additional Space Food Sticks and magnet.In terms of the food items themselves - pretty much what I expected and I'm happy with them(and definitely what I was prepared for based on what other reviewers said).On a side note - because many of the older reviews for this product refer to additional items that are no longer included, it would be nice if they were updated or removed. I was sort of bummed to learn that this product used to come with freeze-dried food (that many reviewers seemed to love!) that are no longer included.Overall, I'm OK with the product - I got the food items I was expecting and most wanted - but the product picture needs to be updated, and the reviews should match the product currently available.",neutral
"I ordered these simply out of curiosity. All those rumors about space food people have been spreading around. First of all this is NOT what NASA eats as their regular food supply. They do in fact have real fruits and other things like meat products and they do have freeze-dried snacks to reduce the weight on the space shuttle. this food is extremely light weight as compared to traditional foods. On a space shuttle launch every pound costs thousands of dollars so literately every pound counts. I would see this being a good snack pack for the crew of a space shuttle on the bridge or other space craft crew or the I.S.S(International Space Station)teams. But let me explain what exactly you are supposed to get in this sampler. Two 4inchesx4inches freeze dried astronaut ice cream squares one green mint chocolate chip and the other strawberry/vanilla/chocolate combo flavor, and one freeze dried ice cream sandwich. You also should get two astronaut space food energy bars with a refrigerator magnet. One chocolate and the other peanut butter. So basically what they show in the picture is what you get in this food sampler. But if you ask me it did make me thirsty. So I would drink a good amount of water after eating this stuff. Oh and FYI the ice cream is broken up into peaces so you can eat smaller peaces of of it. So my opinion is great sampler for the money. Just have water with yours.",positive
My son loves the Astronaut Ice Cream which is why I searched and found this product.  He definitely enjoyed the packaging (cool little box it came in) and he enjoyed that I found the product he loves to buy at the museums so the gift was not a bust but the quantity was too small to justify the price.  There is more info in the description now about what you get but I was surprised to get so little.  Simply you get 3 of the astro ice cream packs that you would buy in the museum gift shops plus a few small items that were not of much interest to my son.  It would be less than half the cost to buy him 3 packs of the astro food at retail (museum shops). Check the bulk packs of 10 of the astro ice cream from the same supplier/seller.  These are about a 1/3 more expensive right now compared to the sampler but you get more than 3 times the quantity of astro ice cream.  I gave 3 stars instead of 1 or 2 because it is a unique and sort of cool gift for someone who likes this astro ice cream. They would get 5 stars if the quantity was fair - say 5 of the astro ice cream which would be 15bucks at the gift shops then the other stuff and packaging is maybe worth the extra 5 bucks.,neutral
"After reading other reviews on this coffee, I was conviced I had to try it.  It's o.k., but really tastes much more like the cheaper WalMart brand coffee.  It doesn't even compare to Starbucks, not even close.  I wanted to give it a fair try, and after about a dozen cups I can say, I am disappointed enough to not reorder it.  If Coffee Bean Direct coffee's are all like this, I won't be a return customer at all.  I have a one cup coffee maker, grind the beans fresh for each cup, so it's not a case of making a pot and letting it sit.  I really wanted to LOVE it after reading other reviews, but I just don't, and I doubt I will even after five pounds.  I'm gonna try roasting the beans a little more myself to see if that makes any difference. I've never done that, but at this point, with 4 1/2 pounds of coffee beans left, I have to try something to make them taste better..  If that works out, I'll post again, but I'm not holding out much hope.  If you want really great coffee, you should look elsewhere, Coffee Bean Direct is just not cutting it...Good luck.July 9th,2012:  Update.  Well, I tried ""roasting"" the beans a little more.  Took a small amount and put them in the toaster oven for 15 min. at 400 degree.  They smelled good, but tasted horrible.  So I'm using the beans as I bought them, and making due.  Still not the great coffee I had hoped for, but drinkable.  Someone wrote a review of these beans talking about how they had a ""chocolaty and vanilla"" flavor.  Way off base! Or, it was someone at coffeebeandirect.com with a phony review.  Not even close.  When I am finished struggling thru this five pound bag, NO MORE..!",neutral
"Many coffee containers, whether they're bags or cans, tell you what you'll be getting inside.  Although there is ample advertising and promotional information printed on the bag, I was left clueless as to where the arabica beans were grown.  That's why I called this ""mystery coffee.""  My usual brew is made from freshly-ground, all Colombian grown 100% arabica beans from a top-rated coffee supplier.Since I'm a serious coffee drinker, I would not usually buy such small bags of it.  An 11-ounce bag will make about three full 10-cup pots of coffee for me at the strength that I usually brew (1 level tablespoon full of ground coffee per cup brewed which is half-again more than Melitta recommends).  Melitta used such a strong adhesive to seal the bag, I had to nearly destroy the top of the bag to get into it.  Once opened, the bag yielded a hearty, pleasant fragrance of freshly-ground coffee.  I expected that it would brew good-tasting coffee with a bold taste and I was not disappointed.Melitta recommends using their brand of filters because they've ground the coffee finely to extract the maximum flavor, but my usual store-brand filters worked just fine.  If your coffee preference is for bold but not bitter over mild you'll probably find this coffee to be satisfying; more like Starbucks than Dunkin' Donuts coffee.Ultimately choosing a favorite brand of coffee, for most people, is a matter of taste and cost.  This collection is certainly worth considering if you like your brew to be potent and to actually taste like coffee instead of like something else or wish to share this tasty coffee experience by giving one of these small bags as a gift.  I enjoyed this coffee but wouldn't buy such small bags of it regularly for my own consumption.  My top-rated bean coffee comes in more convenient packaging and costs me less.",positive
"I don't enjoy this blend much, but as another reviewer mentioned perhaps it needs a Melitta coffee maker for it's full potential.I've made 3 pots:First I followed the instructions (2 level teaspoons per 6 ounces). I got brown colored water.Then I doubled it. Tasted kind of like a cheap grocery store canned brand.Finally I filled a #4 filter about 1/3 full to about 9 oz of water. That produced the best results, but I still just wasn't thrilled with the flavor.So you know where my taste in coffee is coming from, I normally drink medium roast (which this is), so that isn't the issue. I do normally grind my own, but again pre-ground won't cause that big of a difference. My preferred daily coffee is Safeway house brand medium roast Colombian, but lately due to finances I've been drinking a dollar store brand called ""Eight O'Clock"" that's of similar (though different) quality to the Melitta.My suggestion is if you'd like a quality coffee in this price range look at Seattle's Best (Starbucks milder step child) or if you have a Safeway their house brand beans are quite good.Edit: I compared the Melitta today with a similar Millstone (Medium Roast Colombian Supremo). The Millstone was much better.",negative
"I've been a fan of the Melitta system for years. It's simple, and eliminates the expense of anappliance. For one or two persons, it's a great way to make coffee. I have always used regulargrind coffee with a Melitta basket, but the Classique Supreme has changed my mind. Melitta'scoffee is ground very finely, almost to a powder consistency, which works better with theirdrip basket system. I often ran the water through twice with regular grind, but don't need todo so with the Melitta coffee. Whenever I can eliminate a step, I'm happy.This particular Melitta coffee, the Classique Supreme, has a rich flavor compared to therather ordinary coffees that I've gotten used to. Taken black, it has a smoky, vaguelyEspressoesque flavor that I find quite delicious. Adding a little creamer (I use theliquid variety) cuts that flavor considerably. The package directions specify two levelteaspoons per six-ounce cup, which I find inadequate; twice that amount is much better.Classique Supreme may be a bit pricey, and there may well be better ""gourmet"" coffeesout there, but it works for me, and I certainly would get it again in the future.My only complaint: the package is difficult to open without spilling some contents.",positive
"I am honestly, pleasantly surprised by Melitta's Classique Supreme blend.  I was expecting a grocery-store quality coffee, but it far surpasses anything I've purchased at my local supermarket and, interestingly enough, I like it better than most beans I've purchased at specialty coffee shops.  Here's why:It's got a bold flavor akin to Kenyan beans but has a rich, full, smooth (almost chocolatey) texture like Sumatra.  As if combining the best bits of my favorite coffee regions wasn't enough, it's a very low acidity coffee, almost completely lacking that bitter / burnt aftertaste that plagues so many dark blends.  It's not a ""bright"" coffee like those grown in Latin America.  I believe this blend of coffee would be absolutely PERFECT FOR DESSERT SERVICE, but shouldn't necessarily be limited there.I've brewed a few pots at work to rave reviews.  Even the barely-colored-water-that-she-calls-coffee gal shrugged and said it was good.  I'm not inclined to drink my coffee black, but this blend is smooth enough to be palatable, even for me.  In fact, I surprised myself by enjoying my first 10oz cup with no creams or sweetener.  Pretty remarkable stuff.At its current price point, it'll end up being a bit more expensive but of far better overall quality than your average grocery store, but may be comparable (or even cheaper) than your local coffee shop.  If you like a smooth, flavorful coffee, Melitta's Classique Supreme blend is a safe bet for a very enjoyable cup o' joe.",positive
"I like coffee a lot.  I drink my coffee black, and I love the varieties from Starbucks, Seattle's Best, Gevalia, Arriba!.  So when I had the opportunity to try this new coffee from Melitta, I was eager to see what they had to offer.My setup is a Gevalia 12 cup coffee maker using Melitta No. 4 unbleached cone filters.  For the trial, I brewed 6 cups of the Melitta the same way that I do my Starbucks - two rounded scoops using the Gevalia coffee scoop.  I was a little surprised at how light it came out, and it did not have a lot of flavor.  It definitely came out lighter than the other coffees that I have used - I have been getting satisfying results from my coffee maker and brands listed above using this method for 5 years.  For the next few pots that I made I used ""heaping"" scoops to try to get it stronger.  While it came out darker, I was disappointed in the overall flavor.  Since this is listed as a ""medium"" roast, I was looking for something on par with either either the Starbucks House or Peru Chanchamayo roasts.  This may be unfair since these are both Latin American beans, and I could not find anything about the origins of the Melitta Classique Supreme.  I found the flavor slightly earthy, but there just wasn't a lot that stood out.  I like coffees that are have citrus flavors or rich and nuttier.  Ultimately it is more of a lack of flavor that stuck with me.  It is unoffensive but underwhelming.If you are a current Starbucks or other coffeehouse drinker, you will likely find this somewhat disappointing.  If you are looking for a step up from Folgers you might like what you find.  As I think about a little harder, I would say that this compares favorably with Millstone coffee.  You'll probably like this coffee from Melitta if Millstone is right up your alley.",neutral
"I must admit that I had never tried any style of Melitta coffee before this Cafe Collection Classique Supreme.  I am an avid coffee drinker and have at leat 6 cups every morning.  It is just part of my regular routine.  I crave the cafeine and the taste just wakes me up and starts any day perfectly.  I always get a medium blend and find that with generic coffee be it Folgers, Maxwell House or any store brand I don't really notice a taste difference.So it was a treat to try a coffee that is considered  a delicacy and not just a power boost.  This coffee is a pleasure from just opening the bag.  The aroma of just the beans is beautiful.  And when you go to make the coffee you will probably do the same as me and go to measure the amount equal to the water amount the same as when you make your standard coffee.  But you may have to toy with the measurement of coffee per ounces of water to be able to fully appreciate this coffee.  It was nice to have this coffee that is part of a specialty collection meet up to my expectations.  The beans are ground extra fine and though still providing a medium blend quality it far surpasses my regular coffee.  It definitely is smoother and the taste is rich and full providing a very satisfying coffee experience.  I found myself slowing down and enjoying each sip with absolute pleasure.As I said I am not one to explore all the supposedly specialty roasts or flavored coffees but am very glad I came across this Melitta blend.  Very satisfying and will definitely become part of my coffee regime when a definite treat is needed.",positive
"I brewed this coffee with the recommended ratio of water to coffee:  6 oz. water & 2 teaspoons coffee.  It was very weak brewed this way; like coffee-flavored tea.  So I brewed another batch at 3 t coffee to 6 oz. water and it was better.  This is not a bad cup of coffee just not very complex & definitely a medium roast at best.  I brewed some 8 O'Clock Original roast for comparison (I thought that would be a good coffee to compare) & this coffee came in second to that.  This is not a very interesting cup of coffee; serviceable and good for people who don't like a strong brew.  I am not a black, tar coffee lover but I prefer more flavor. If you like a dark roast coffee like Starbucks, you will be underwhelmed.  But if you like Folgers or other grocery store brands, this is definitely a step above.  It is not bitter & it is good with a bit of cream.I brew coffee using the pour-over method, directly in to my stainless carafe. ",neutral
"If you're a coffee lover like me, then I suggest you try Melitta coffee.  This particular coffee is ground finely enough to be used in an espresso machine, but works just as well in a drip coffee maker.  I really like this coffee because I love the taste of strong, rich, and aromatic coffee, but I do not like when it is so strong and dark that it tastes bitter.  Melitta Cafe Collection Classique fits the bill perfectly.My husband, who is also a coffee drinker, but doesn't quite appreciate it the way I do, only drinks coffee from a drip machine and has to make it very light and very sweet.  He is notorious for using the flavored coffee creamers.  When he he drank this coffee, prepared the same way he prepares his regular Folgers brand coffee, he didn't notice a difference and had no idea that I had let him try a new type of coffee.  So with that being said, if you're a regular supermarket brand coffee drinker who has to mask the flavor of coffee with sugar or flavored creamers, then I recommend not spending the extra money on this coffee as you probably won't notice a difference.  On the other hand, if you are like me, and truly appreciate coffee (I don't use sugar and use minimal creamer) then do yourself a favor and try it!",positive
"I truly enjoy a good cup of coffee. I've tried most major brands of coffee, from the makers of specialty coffee such as Starbucks and Peets to makers of commercial-grade coffee such as Folgers, Maxwell House, and Yuban.I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the Melitta Cafe Collection Supreme Ground Coffee. It definitely ranks as one of the best coffee I've ever tasted. It is medium-bodied yet rich, aromatic, and robust. I usually associate a darker gourmet coffee with flavor, but Melitta has changed that perception. It is not bitter and very smooth to the palate.I generally prefer a darker, more full-bodied coffee such as Peet's, so I was surprised that I enjoyed Melitta a fair bit. While it doesn't displace Peet's as my favorite coffee, it offers a very nice departure from a full-bodied coffee without compromising on flavor. Another plus for me is the Melitta packs quite a punch in caffeine!---If you like a coffee with a lighter body, you will enjoy the Melitta Cafe Collection Supreme Ground Coffee. If you're accustomed to a darker coffee, the Melitta may or may not be suited to your taste. (You won't know it until you try it!) The bottom line -- The Melitta is without question the best quality coffee I've ever had in this price range.",positive
"We enjoy our morning coffee and, years ago, bought an espresso machine to stop paying so much money over to Starbucks.  Not only do we like coffee, but we know what we like and this isn't it.Flat bottom drip coffee makers use a medium grind to brew a perfect cup; while cone filtered drip pots can use a fine grind.  However this coffee is ground, according to the package, extra fine.  This type of grind is typically used in espresso machines, not drip coffee makers.  I have to wonder how much the grind affects the flavor of this coffee.The flavor is smooth, and non-acidic, while at the same time bland and forgetful.  We usually use a tablespoon of grounds per cup.  We tried the two teaspoons, as recommended on the package, which resulted in a weak cup of coffee.  Using our norm, the coffee had more flavor, but wasn't good.The only good thing about this coffee is using the used grounds in the garden.  I'm seriously thinking of soaking the remaining grounds so I can toss them in the garden.  If you are looking for a true European coffee, try Lavazza or Illy.PROS:Used grounds can be used in the gardenNot bitter or acidicCONS:Bland & forgetful flavor",negative
"How nice it is to no longer be deprived of pasta and noodles. If you follow a low carb lifestyle, then House Foods Shirataki (Tofu) Noodles are heaven sent. I've been enjoying this product for well over a year and I'm so very happy to have found it. I heard about it on the Dr. Oz show and ran right out and bought some. I've tried the fettucine and spaghetti noodles also, but the angel hair is the most versatile. People who found them too rubbery probably did not follow the package directions. For best results, they have to be thoroughly rinsed and parboiled for at least three minutes. I am also amazed at how forgiving this product is. Once I got distracted and let the noodles simmer for almost 20 minutes and they STILL turned out fine. Maybe even better! If you want that ramen-like flavor do this: after parboiling and drying, saute them over high heat in a skillet with peanut oil and/or sesame oil, or hot chile oil. Add a few shakes of salt, onion & garlic powder and toss. Then just carry on with your recipe. They're very much like rice noodles so you won't miss a beat with stir-frys and noodle soups. I've also had great success with Italian dishes. I've used them with meatballs or Italian sausage in Marinara sauce. Also, with shrimp & scallops in a cream & wine sauce, just to name a few. Topped with grated, melted cheese, I got ALL of the joy and practically none of the carbs. However, one package really only serves one. This is an excellent, healthy alternative to pasta and noodles that will not wreak havoc upon your glycemic index. Good cooks will have no problem incorporating this into their menu planning.",positive
"I bought 3 pasta shape varieties of these 8 oz. 2-serving bags of noodles in liquid in the refrigerated tofu section of our local grocery store for $1.99 per bag yesterday.  I am puzzled how they can be sold and shipped since the front of the bag states ""perishable - keep refrigerated"".  I opened the bag and smelled the noodles, and they did have a rather strange, strong odor.  I immediate poured the noodles into a strainer and then rinsed them under cold water.  I put them in a sauce pan with a small amount of Lorivo expeller-pressed peanut oil and let them sit for a while, stirring occasionally.  I decided to add Guilin chili sauce, garlic powder, powdered ginger, a small amount rice vinegar, water, 3 - 4 tsp. coconut sap sugar and 1/2 large can drained bean sprouts.  I warmed this mixture for awhile - maybe 20 or more minutes.  It worked!  I created a palatable side dish with a good- tasting broth and appealing consistency.I served this side dish with broiled tuna, mahi mahi, and a Spring greens salad mix with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.I wish that these noodles were available in larger sized bags at a lower price per serving, but $1 per person for two modest serving sizes per bag isn't outrageous unless you compare this with the cost of regular pasta.  I added the bean sprouts because the noodles alone didn't look like enough food for 3 people, and I thought that adding bean sprouts would offset any texture issues with the noodles. This recipe has now worked out twice with no real concern about cooking time for the noodles. Maybe the vinegar is the key, but the noodles are just like any other noodles when prepared this way and they make a great noodles with Asian-style broth meal or side dish.  And finally ... a use for those canned bean sprouts!Update:  I have now mixed these with baked tofu and Asian-style sauce. That combo worked out great.  Also I took the wide noodles, rinsed them and then put them in spaghetti sauce to simmer.  They tasted fine. Texture-wise, they will always be somewhat slimy and slippery and not al dente like well-prepared pasta, but otherwise, they worked out well. Just remember - just 40 calories - in an entire bag! And next to no carbohydrates!",positive
"I love the Tofu Shirataki noodles (angel hair, spaghetti & fettucini). I eat 2 bags most days. Very filling and only 40 calories. I am not much of a cook. I prefer the simplest of methods to cook. I rinse off quickly in cool water, then throw on a non-stick frying pan. I used to use Olive Oil but have found I don't need that, either. I sprinkle with Mrs. Dash or Vogue vegetarian chicken base. Just stir for a couple of minutes to get some of the water out. It's great. Last night I brought an unopened bag to a Cajun restaurant with me, and they agreed to cook with it in place of the traditional pasta that was supposed to come with my meal. The owner was surprised how much it tasted like pasta. For breakfast I sometimes use a little Almond Milk and Stevia for sweetener. I think they taste GREATTTTT, very very similar to pasta (unlike the shirataki without the tofu that isn't refrigerated and is more gel-like and not as similar to pasta). The product is great for your digestion and fills you up. I often stir-fry one and put into a plastic container with cooked vegetables and reheat for lunch. I'm addicted to House Foods Tofu Shirataki. However, if possible, search at your local grocery stores. The shipping online is expensive because it needs to be refrigerated. Highly recommend!!",positive
"I have tried both the Tofu Shirataki and the Non Tofu Shirataki. The non-tofu variety is very gel/gummy (literally like little strands of flavorless gummy worms). I ate the non-tofu noodles, because, hey they are sooo low calorie/carb. But now that I've tried the tofu shirataki which contains only 20 calories per serving, I am sold on the tofu shirataki. Tofu noodles were more like ramen noodle consistency. Perhaps not the exact same texture as a real flour based noodle, but for the calories and carb content these are excellent!As with any shirataki noodle, you do have to make sure you wash, wash and wash them some more. If there is any scent at all, you have not washed them enough. About 2 or 3 minutes seems to do the trick for me. I made a low carb peach kugel (dessert) with the fettuccine and a stir fry with the angel hair. I just could not believe how much better they were than the non tofu variety.I was also very impressed with the seller (Low Carb You Foods). These arrived within 2 days on regular shipping, shipping all the way across the country. And, I bought 2 different varieties with no additional charge on the shipping! I will certainly be back again.",positive
"My baby is ready for some new foods in her diet so I decided to give Gerber 2nd Foods a try. Gerber 2nds is vastly different from the other brands of 2nd baby foods that we have tried. The other brands seem to be similar in consistency. There is really no difference in the consistency of Gerber 1sts and 2nds. The difference is that 2nds includes turkey, chicken and beef and 1sts are all fruits and veggies. My baby did not find Gerber 2nds appetizing. The color and odor of the chicken is also nothing like actual chicken. I placed the lid back on the jar and refrigerated the jar since I was hoping to try it with her for another meal. The next day I got the Gerber 2nds jar from the fridge and reheated it. When it was reheated the food was so runny that she could have drunk it from a bottle. The consistency does not keep from one day to the next. If you're looking for a baby food with chicken, turkey, or beef then I would recommend that you try Beech Nut Stage 1. My baby loved the Beech Nut turkey, chicken, and beef. The only problem is that the major grocery stores in my area do not sell Beech Nut. Next trip that I make I plan to stock up on the Beech Nut!",negative
"My dog, Spike, had a skin infection requiring taking 2 antibiotic capsules twice daily for just over a month, and the antibiotic had such a strong smell that I'd want to run away too when opening the bottle.  I've always snubbed Pill Pockets because of the expense - it was cheaper to bury medicines in pieces of hot dog, cheese, or bread or even burying it in peanut butter.  Stubborn Spike managed to figure all of these out though due to the strong scent of the medicine, and it made medicating him a nightmare.  As a last resort, I ordered Pill Pockets to give them a whirl.These really do make giving Spike his medicine so much easier!  In a week, he never turned his nose up or spit out medicine, and that means a lot less stress for this puppy mom.  Another reviewer said this and I figured I'd reiterate - they're a lot like chicken (or other meat, depending on your flavor) putty that's pre-shaped for capsules.  Spike's capsules (at 500mg each) were a little big for these pockets, but it was easy to shape around.  I know I'll be using these again rather than any other methods I've tried before.",positive
"I was so relieved when I found this product. Our doberman was having serious skin allergies and had to take antibiotics and steroids in pill form. He was so crafty with the pills - we would hide them in wet dog food, only to find the food eaten and the pills spit out. We hid them in salami, raw meat, pastrami, turkey, soft cheese, hard boiled egg, anything that you could think of that is appetizing to a dog and he would eat the food and spit out the pills. It got so bad that he actually stopped eating and drinking. He was so sick. Our vet put him on IV fluids and steroids and antibiotics and these wreaked havoc on his liver. We were so worried. He was going down the drain. Then I found this product. Simple as that, we put the medicine in the treat and he wolfed it down. He actually got to the point that when the 6 hour time was coming around to ""get the treat"" he would start whining and staring at the refrigerator where I had prepared the whole dosage plan ahead of time and put them into a plastic box with big lettering, ""THIS IS ALEX'S MEDICINE - NOT CHOCOLATE!"" We had a close call with my little sister - they looked appetizing to her as well! :) Now I use these for his vitamins and for anything that he has to take that is not appetizing. Really a life saver!",positive
"I must admit these do work for getting your pets to take pills - 2 very finicky dogs who almost always spit out their pills in any food did scarf their pills down when put in these. However, after only 2 pills (separated by 8 hours), one of my dogs (8 month old puppy) became violently ill about 2 hours after the 2nd pill pocket with numerous episodes of explosive diarrhea and vomiting (ultimately very bloody after 12 hours). It ended up costing us money for a vet visit and medicine to get the dog to get well, and a major scare that the puppy was going to die (could hardly move after 18 hrs of this). The medicine was not new, nor any thing else changed, so I presume it was due to these (certainly not going to try them again to see). Our other dog (adult) did fine, however. Maybe it should just not be used for puppies, or maybe it's just an unusual reaction, but if you google ""pill pockets diarrhea"", you will see this is an occasional known side effect.Would suggest trying just one of these (or half of one) each of the first few days to make sure your pet is not intolerant of these. 1 out of 2 for me was not good odds.",negative
"I bought this for my last birthday, thanks to a gift card I was sent.  I should say that for it's price, this is a perfectly decent brand of white truffle oil.  I use it for making omelets, sauteing vegetables and even as an ingredient for salad dressings.  If you like a garlicky white truffle flavor, this is a good brand and can even make a good gift, depending upon your budget.There is a bit of confusion.  When I read about this on-line, it says it is an infusion.  Other places both on-line and by the manufacturers say it is ""truffle-essence.""  There is a world of difference between these two things.  An infusion is easily the best way to try truffle oils, truly meaning that genuine truffles were infused with a high quality olive oil.  An ""essence"", on the other hand, generally means it's been made to taste of white-truffles, perhaps even using very synthetic methods.  This brand could be both and as a general rule I trust Urbani products.  Still, for a simple and less expensive oil used for general cooking, this is good for its price-point.  I would generally recommend a truffle salt (with truffle shavings) for a more authentic truffle experience.",positive
"I have the Beaba baby food maker and two of the trays.  I also use my food processor to make food.  I have twins and make a lot of organic food to freeze.  I freeze the food in the trays and then transfer then to FoodSaver bags so they never get freezer burned.  The one thing I HATE about the trays is that they have a weird, unpleasant odor to them.  The odor does not smell like the foods I stored in them.  For the most part, I wash them by hand. I tried soaking them in vinegar and figured the steam from the dishwasher might help, but nothing gets rid of the odor.  When I first got the trays, I had to run hot water over them to pop the food out.Now that I've been using them for a while, I can easily pop the food out without water.  I do try to transfer the food as soon as possible b/c the seal on the trays is not perfect and freezer burn can happen if you let them sit for too long.  I do feel the trays are overpriced.  I have 2 trays and could easily use 2-4 more to freeze the batches I make.  It's annoying to have to keep rotating the food to try to freeze it before it goes bad.",positive
"I bought this product because I needed freezer trays and was trying to use up the remainder of a gift card I had. Im glad that I had the gift card to go towards this product because I know that it is very expensive. here are the reasons that I enjoy this product:1) I use it often, every 3-6 days. If I think about it like that then I feel like Im really getting my moneys worth2) The silicone makes it not only easy to clean and durable but a breeze to pop food out without having to worry about breaking the device3) I like that it has a lid, and for the most part I really feel like they did the best that they could to make the lid fit on properly and snuggly4) The size of the cubes are perfect for my needs. they are a good helping size and I never need to feed my baby anymore at one sitting. I dont waste a lot of food, if any, and my baby doesnt leave wanting moresuggestions to this product and its use:1) I have a small freezer, its not standard size and therefore things freezer burn in my freezer at double the rate. Due to this issue that has nothing to do with the product, I overfill these cubes so that the top is touching the lid and no freezer burn is able to form before I can transfer them over into a freezer bag2) because the cubes are bigger I thaw them out the night before in my refridgerator so that by midday they are thawed all the way through and i can easy heat the food evenly from there.I gave this a four instead of five stars simply because they could have devised a snap lock lid system for the money they are charging and made this an overall outstanding item and also because the price point is a little high, Im sure that its not even close to that much money to put together some silicone! i think baby items should be reasonably priced so that even those that are a little less fortunate can enjoy quality baby products such as a way to freeze food.",positive
"I got these as gifts and absolutely love them. Yes, you can use ice cube trays to freeze baby food & other things but these are so much more convenient for me since they're = a jar of baby food, plus the reason I really love them is that I have continued to use them all the time after we were done with purees. I have 19 month old twins & made all their purees & continue to make a lot of their food and freeze things ahead for easy defrost & prep at the end of my work day when we get home & they're starving.  I'm not sure why another person was trying to scoop the portions out with a spoon (?) but all you have to do is run hot water over the back side for about 30 sec and everything pops out no problem. I have the same issue w/ ice cube trays so I don't really understand the issue others have reported.So, in addition to purees, I have frozen things like the following in these to = 1/2 or full portion sizes for my kids (depending on how old they were, obviously I need to defrost more of them as they get older): risottos, ground beef/turkey, small meatballs & sauce, mac & cheese, small portions of elbow macaroni (when they were younger & couldn't eat as much), and anything else really that can be smooshed into the container. These are things that would not work in an ice cube tray & freezing in a million containers or one big one is not practical, at least for me.It's too bad they're not a little more affordable but I do think they're great.",positive
"The Best On The Market! I was looking for a several good Ice cube Tray ,  in order to freeze what i need for making Excellent Iced Coffee In Granita Style ! I have search and search on amazon and there are so many...AND THIS ONE'S ARE THE BEST. And why? Because it made from Silicone , it very easy to pull out the cubes , it does not receive odor as it has cover , it will never brake and it will lass for many years of use , it is much more comfortable then any other ice cube tray , and it is EXCELLENT for freeze stuff for Blender use . So for example: You purchase a special powder coffee which the coffee company's sale for Iced Coffee (it comes in a pack of 1 Kg) , and if you want to make it in a blander carafe of 1.5 Liter  , then you take 250 grams of this special coffee powder and you mix it with around 50 ml of worm water.You freeze apart 1.4  Liter of milk in this Trays , and you also freeze around 50 ml fresh espresso , and then you put all in the blender and blend it. Voila - you have Iced Coffee same as in the restaurant without the need to use granita machine which cost $2000.00 USD. You can add Kalua Liqueur or Irish Cream Liqueur to the blender mix if you like.  AS for the Coffee Powder: You have to contact one of the Coffee Company's like Segafredo Coffee , Or Lavazza Coffee Or illy Coffee , and all of them sale's powder coffee for Iced Coffee for Granita Machine. So you purchase it from them , and you use it in your blender in the way i described here above. Thanks",positive
"My baby isn't born yet so I haven't used this for baby food yet, but I HAVE used it for freezing homemade chicken stock. I just filled the 2 ounce cups, popped it into the freezer and then stuck the frozen segments into a ziplock and then repeated. It makes the perfect-sized little portions and is extremely easy to use. I love how flexible the silicone is and am looking forward to finding other uses for this. I would highly recommend this to anyone, not just those wanting to use it for baby food.As another reviewer stated, it is not airtight so it could get freezer burn. But I have never had this issue and you can avoid it as well by simply transferring the portions to a freezer bag once it's frozen. If you are looking for a container to hold what you make in the freezer indefinitely, this is not the product for you.I like this so much, in fact, I would have purchased a second or even third one for convenience if it weren't for the price. Once my baby is old enough, I have a feeling I will be investing in another though.",positive
"This is the dense flavorful chocolate cake associated with eastern European Jewish tradition, although anyone who loves cake and chocolate will appreciate this. This cake is especially generous with the chocolate, which is more dark chocolate than milk chocolate (but that is healthy, right?). The texture is more like bread than cake, but in a good way. I would buy it again, or its sister cake, the Greens Mini Cinnamon Babka - 16 Oz.So why only 4 stars? I am not sure but I think I detect more than just a hint of chocolate liquor. Which I like. But if there were small children in the house it could be a problem. The label makes no mention of the chocolate liquor but there is clearly a pleasant alcohol flavor. Similar to the alcohol flavor one finds in a really good rum cake. Speaking of which, if this chocolate babka is out of stock, you can't go wrong with this amazing Tortuga Caribbean Rum Cake, Golden Original, 33-Ounce Cake.",positive
"As a treat to our 2 year old ACD mix, we bought this bone for her.  She loves her nylabone durachew (much to my dismay) and we were aware that this one was actually edible before we bought it.  We don't often give her treats like this, and she really seemed to love it.  So much so, in fact, that the entire thing was nearly gone within 10 minutes..... and we purchased the largest one - the one with the first on the end since our dog is 50+ lbs.I had a bad feeling about it, and a few hours later, it was confirmed.  My dog started gagging and then vomitted.  She ate it at about 4pm and got sick around 10pm.  Slept through the night, although she woke me up a few times, and was still licking her mouth and gagging the next morning.  I don't know if it's because the bone is really rich and she's not used to it, but I wouldn't recommend it unless it's a product you and your dog are already familiar with as it was our experience that it made our dog ill.If you do purchase this product, definitely make sure you watch your dog with it - if they're eating it too fast, consider taking it away so they don't devour the entire thing in 10 minutes like ours did.",negative
"My puppy is teething so I had previously purchased the original Nylabone made out of flavored plastic. The dog loved it, not super excited about the regular bone but she did put a lot of work into destroying it. When she finally finished the original plastic bone I decided to go back to the store and grab some more. I was looking around and came across these, ""natural,"" flavored bones and thought.... ""SWEET!!! Same great bone but easier to digest!"" How wrong I was. First off this is NOTHING like the plastic teething bones. They crumble easily... and by easily I mean my 3.5 month old Wheaten Terrier destroyed these in less than 30min, and she's only about 15 pounds right now. They are recommended for dogs 6 months + with pretty much a full set of permanent teeth because they can shred the bone more easily and to a finer debris. For my dog this was BS... she destroyed these into tiny little flakes that can be easily digested AND managed to get them all over her underbelly and tangled in her fur. The mess wasn't an issue.. the durability was. This is basically an expensive treat, I much rather give her bullysticks over this as a treat (and they last longer). If your dog is teething, this is def NOT the Nylabone version you want. Stick to the original plastic flavored bones or frozen towels. Both work great.",negative
"I was under the impression when I bought this at our local pet supply store (based on salesperson's advice) that this bone, while edible, would take several days of working on to be consumed.  Great.  It's a little pricey, but I have a teething 5 month old puppy who has recently been spayed; she can't get her regular course of exercise so I bought this as a nice treat to help keep her occupied in her restless state.  I took it away from her (mad dog!) after 45 minutes.  Just one end was left.  I had bought her the largest ""souper"" size.  After reading the other reviews, I count myself lucky that she got that much time out of it.  Yes it's a ""treat"", but at $6, it's a treat I cannot afford to give her very often.  Health wise it's not a treat I could make a habit of feeding often; I feel I have to give my puppy less dinner tonight to make up for the large amount of calories she just wolfed down.  I hope that it doesn't make her sick as it did another reviewer's dog.  I could take her kong, put a spoonful of kibble in it, break up a slice of cheese and shove it in there, stick the whole thing in the microwave for a few seconds to get the cheese melty, let it cool down, and THAT will take her a good 15 minutes to manage to get out.  All for a LOT less money.  That said, I give it 0 stars for value, 5 for ""my dog loved it"".  It gets a 2 overall from me and I probably would not buy again, nor would I recommend to a friend.",negative
"As of Nov 2007, the Keebler website says that each 16 gram serving contains 1 gram of trans fat!Don't take my word for it that this is terrible, because here are some quotations from the survey articleMozaffarian et al ""Trans Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease,""The New England Journal of Medicine, volume 354,pages 1601-1613 (2006).Here are a few quotations from this article:""given the 1.2 million annual myocardial infarctions and deaths from CHD [""coronary heart disease""] in the United States, near-elimination of industrially produced trans fats might avert between 72,000 (6 percent) and 228,000 (19 percent) CHD events [i.e. ""heart attacks""] each year. These estimates are based on the replacement of trans fats with carbohydrates. In practice, however, trans fats in partially hydrogenated oils would most commonly be replaced with unhydrogenated (cis) unsaturated fats,6 which may have additional potential benefits as compared with carbohydrates. If such additional potential benefit is considered, greater proportions of CHD events (12 to 22 percent) might be averted.""Note that the disproportionate percentage of heart disease attributable to trans-fat is astonishing, since the authors point on on the first page that trans-fat makes up only a tiny proportion of the american diet:""The average consumption of industrially produced trans fatty acids in the United States is 2 to 3 percent of total calories consumed.""They conclude""On the basis of evidence from in vitro experimental studies, dietary trials, and prospective observational studies, the consumption of trans fatty acids from partially hydrogenated oils provides no apparent nutritional benefit and has considerable potential for harm.""Professor Willett (one of the co-authors of the above article) is the chairman of Harvard's nutrition department, the author of the medical school textbook ""nutritional epidemiology"", and the most-cited author in his field. He has also written about trans-fat for a general audience in his book ""Eat, Drink, and be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide for Healthy Eating.""",negative
"If you purchase saffron then chances are you have encountered at least one of my other saffron reviews. I've tried most of it from Amazon after finding it exceptionally difficult to purchase decent saffron in my small town. Unfortunately, nothing replaces the truly exceptional delight that is pure saffron so my search for superior saffron continues.There we no other reviews on this and I was a bit hesitant to purchase an entire 1 ounce tin especially from the Roland brand name which is often associated with imports from China. The description did not even indicate if this saffron was from Spain or not but the price was ultra-right (also somewhat suspect since it was such a good price).First, set your mind at ease...this saffron is indeed from Spain rather than the often inferior products from elsewhere. It comes sealed in a plastic bag inside a decorative tin but even at that, the aroma was clearly evident before opening the shipping box.As for the quality of the saffron. It's good but not great. To test, I make a standard dish and compare the quantity required to bring it to the right level of taste...it required more than that of the Frontier brand of Saffron (very fresh but the selection of packaging requires it to ""air out"" due to lingering odor from plastic liner) but not nearly as much as some of the other dried little sad saffron selections I've encountered in local grocery stores or even via ordering here online.The actual touch/texture also denotes a fair level of freshness rather than the dry stubble of inferior brands but wasn't quite as supple as I'd normally desire.Fragrance - very nice and aromatic.Overall - for the price, I'm very pleased. It will not be my first choice on the finest dishes BUT it does provide a very solid option for general use with a price that won't make me cringe.On a side note, Amazon and/or the Roland brand ran a special promotion for an additional percentage off all Roland products...combined with the subscribe and save option this was the best price per ounce I've EVER encountered for true Spanish saffron. Keep an eye out for guilt free, affordable saffron you can use in any dish rather than having to save for special dishes only.",positive
"Vegan. Natural. Spicy snack mix also with sweet flavor notes. Americans might find it spicy, but for Indians it is quite mild and more towards the sweet side. If you like Indian flavors and spicy snacks along with some sweetness, you might really enjoy this one! Haldiram is a top snack brand in India. Khatta Meeta is my top favorite Indian snack mix. Made with gram flour, peanut oil, corn oil, peanuts, rice flakes, sago [palm stem starch], sugar, green peas, gram pulse, lentil, salt, mango powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, ginger powder, black pepper powder, & citric acid powder. Was very happy to be able to order from Amazon rather than to wait until I find myself back in India or in a large metro with an Asian market. Walking on the streets in India, you can find the small and big packets of Haldiram snacks nearly everywhere. Halidram's also has one of my favorite sweet shops in Kolkata [Calcutta] near to one of my friend's house and office.  Great for vegan traveling. Approx 1120 calories, 20g protein per bag. Product of India. This review is out there for those for whom this makes a difference.",positive
"I love lemon marmalade.  They are hard to find, and in the last few years I could not find any in the stores so I decided to buy this Lemon marmalade without being able to look at it closely.  I am attaching a couple of pictures so you can see the content not just the label. I was looking forward to getting it so much. When the box arrived I opened it and tried the marmalade right away... but it was a huge disappointment.  First, it is no a true marmalade it is a jelly. I am attaching two pictures where you can see maybe a couple of lemon zest strips in the entire 454 gram (16 oz).  Second the jelly is soooo very sweet. There is not enough tartness I expected from a lemon marmalade. Third it had a weird texture, it left what I would describe as an oily feel in my mouth unlike any other jelly I have tried. List of ingredients: Sugar 62g per 100g Glucose-fructose syrup Lemons Gelling Agent: Pectin, Citric Acid Acidity Regulator: Sodium Citrate Flavoring: Lemon Oil Color: Caramel E150C Price with shipping slightly over $11.I eat a lot of different jams. I like having jam with my tea.  I will not be able to eat this jelly with my tea because I really did not like so many things about it. I will try cooking with it, maybe it will work on a chicken as a sauce.  I am so disappointed! 8/22/11 Update Normally I would not comment on a specific seller on a product review, but I think in this case it is relevant. Enclosed with the marmalade was Food Ireland 100% satisfaction guarantee flyer with a contact email.  I contacted them over the weekend letting them know I was disappointed in the product. On Monday I received a notification of a full refund.  So if you like jellies the stellar customer service removes the risk of giving it a try.",negative
"First Impression: The friendly folks over at ""Exclusively Dog"" heard about my website and sent me 5 of their products to test.Let me just start off by saying that I Love how sweet all of these treats taste. Dad was/is considering trying one because they look and smell so much like human cookies. Plus the ingredients are very straight forward, they are probably healthier than most the stuff Mom eats... But there in lies the problem. Dad thinks that they are too sweet for a puppy of any age. The second ingredient in almost all of them is sugar. As we all know puppies have a hard time processing sugar, and just like humans can develop diabetes.Conclusion: Your puppy is nearly guaranteed to LOVE the taste. However these should only be used as an occasional treat! If you were to feed your puppies these sugary sweet morsels every day, they would soon plump up. If you puppy is already overweight or does not exercise regularly, you may want to think twice. On the PRO side they are all natural, with no animal bi-products! 3 out of 4 paws, because Dad made me! If we were judging on taste alone they would be a 4.",positive
"If you like fresh pork rinds these do a great job and hit the spot. They require no extra seasoning, or preparation. Dump a handful on a plate. Spread them out a little bit so they have room to breathe, and pop them in the microwave. A little while later you have perfectly seasoned pork rinds nicely salted. If you want to add a little flavor, a bit of hot sauce does wonders.I would like to warn you however you need a certain wattage microwave. I originally tried in a 700W microwave and I got partially popped pork rinds which looked like crackling/pork rind hybrids and tasted horrible. I'm not sure what the minimum wattage would be, but a 1200W microwave made perfect pork rinds. I would suggest you put your first batch in, set it for 5 minutes, but then watch the batch closely to get the proper timing down for your microwave. Adjust slightly for larger and smaller batches.For alternatives to the microwave I also tried using the oven which works but takes more time than I'd like. If you don't, or can't use a microwave, frying in a little oil is a great option for these pellets as well, and makes tasty batches extremely quickly.",positive
"I gave each of my two dogs one of these bones after I picked them up grocery shopping on Monday evening. By early tuesday morning one of my dogs was already throwing up (first time on my white bedding, of course) and everything after her first bowel movement of the day was pretty much water. She had diarrhea on the carpet in MULTIPLE areas while I was at work, and then two more times during the night. She was very lethargic and unable to keep any food down at all. Meanwhile, my other dog has now gotten horrible diarrhea as well. Wednesday morning I made them some boiled eggs, but the one dog that was already throwing up ended up losing her breakfast a short while later. I gave her white rice with a little bit of chicken stock for dinner that night and she held that down. But sometime during the night, one of the dogs had diarrhea in the house again! Today is Thursday and both dogs are still loose, but (knock on wood)it seems like the vomiting is under control. I called the vet and she said to split an Immodium AD between the two of them and make sure they are drinking plenty of water, which they have been all through this debacle! I will keep my fingers crossed that my carpert will still be clean when I get home. I will never, ever buy another Hartz product again!",negative
"Don't care for creamy cappuccinos.  And you won't find me sipping a double mocha cinnamon latte that costs half a paycheck.  As far as I'm concerned espressos are for those shoppers with ten items or less.  Just pour me a cup of rich, hot coffee, brewed in a Mr. Coffee or a Bunn.  And if the coffee being brewed is FOLGERS CLASSIC ROAST GROUND COFFEE, I know I'm going to enjoy every drop.Folgers, an American fixture in kitchen pantries for generations, boasts about its mountain grown coffees.  I know this because Mrs. Olsen told me (and you oldtimers will know what I'm talking about).  Thing is, there's nothing better in the morning than waking up to the rich aroma of Folgers Classic Roast brewing in the coffee maker; it's one of the most recognizable aromas to stir the olfactories.  Folgers makes a variety of blends, but I prefer the Classic Roast; as a lifelong Folgers drinker the classic is the same brand I enjoyed as a young whippersnapper.  Yet on the high tech side, Folgers has the unique interlocking AromaSeal that preserves freshness. . .sans can openers.  The easy grip handles are pretty. . .handy, too.So pay through the noggin for lima bean espresso if that floats your boat; I'll take my can of FOLGERS CLASSIC ROAST GROUND COFFEE, thank you very much.  This stuff is good--good to the last drop.  Where have I heard that before?--D. Mikels, Esq.",positive
"You have to understand, kittens need things like bones and shards of feathers and meat. That's what cats eat!For people to complain about the ingredients? For this? I see someone going behind and reading the label as some form of justification and I have to wonder if they know what kittins eat in the wild. This is formulated specifically for kittens too small to eat chunks oThe kitten I have loved Fancy Feast Appetizers, just raw meat with juices from the meat. SHE LOVED IT. I had to get her to start eating this so I mix in the Fancy Feast Appetizers (mostly fish apps) with this and she LOOOOOOVES eating this now. one can of this mixed with two viarities of Fancy Feast Apps and that should do it.So you can mix this in with something else, kitten formula, a little water, and this mushy but soft food will adapt and work with what you put in it.I highly recommend it for people who want to feed their kittens, even if you can't get them to eat it. Whatever is in this, it's making my kitten super healthy. She has grown out of this food and now is ready for Royal Canin Canned Cat Food, Kitten Instinctive.",positive
"My dogs love these treats, and I do buy them occasionally because they are cheap and perched at the check-out counter of our local garden/feed store. But check out the ingredient list-- I don't think anyone can feel good about feeding their dog high-fructose corn syrup! Just not the healthiest option-- when so many of our dogs are overweight, it seems better to feed them a real liver treat, versus this product which is ""made with liver"".My dogs absolutely love Pro-Treat Beef Liver, Freeze Dried 14 Ounce (the larger size packages are more economical). I just feel a lot better about feeding real freeze-dried liver that doesn't have all the extra junk in Bil-Jac liver treats.Specifically, these treats have chicken ""by-products""-- that means liquid slaughterhouse run-off and other non-human grade leftovers from the slaughterhouse. UGH! Bil-Jac also includes three preservatives, glycerin (?!), and the corn syrup. Here's the ingredient list for Bil-Jac liver treats, so you can make your own decision: Liver, Chicken By-Products, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn, Chicken Fat, Glycerin, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Propylene Glycol, Wheat Flour, Phosphoric Acid, Salt, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate and BHA and Citric Acid (Preservatives), Iron Oxide.",negative
"I've read a whole lot of reviews for the various different brands of truffle oil, a number of which suggest that there is no way of infusing truffle flavor into the oil, and that all are full of chemicals.  Well, I can't comment knowledgeably on that, but I can say that the Bartolini brand is by far the best that we have tried, and tastes and smells strongly of truffle.  We use this primarily as a finishing oil, on risotto and scrambled eggs, where the quality of the underlying oil is critical, and have been really happy with the Bartolini oil.  I first used this product when living in London, and had friends bring some out for me when I hadn't been able to find a good alternative in the US, so am delighted to find this on Amazon.The oil is a bright yellow, and the base oil smells like a good quality extra virgin oil.  Each bottle at least has a small piece of truffle in the bottom, lending some support at least to the idea that the oil is infused.  If there is artificial flavor added, as some reviewers have suggested there has to be, then all I can say is that the resulting taste certainly doesn't have a chemical, or artificial taint, unlike some other brands we have tried.In particular, we have also used the Tourangelle brand, available in a tin from Amazon and Whole Foods, which is absolutely ghastly, and the quality of the oil used for that brand is appalling.  The end product is pale, tasteless and almost without any aroma, let alone that of truffles.  The presentation in a tin is unattractive and also lends the oil a somewhat metallic taint...just a generally awful product.  I guess they realize that the product looks so bad that if they put it in glass they'd never sell any of it.  Perhaps they think people are going to use it as a cooking, rather than a finishing oil, which is completely inappropriate....you could hope that heating it may burn off the dreadful chemical taint!So, if you're looking for a good option, that looks and smells good on the food, and at least gives the impression that it is a natural oil, I don't think you can go past this product.",positive
"Hamburger Helper is a quick fix dinner for our sons (ages 8 and 7) on nights when school activities and/or swimming or judo lessons push our family schedule into the night.Chili Macaroni is one of the five Mexican flavors Hamburger Helper offers. Cheesy Enchilada, Cheesy Nacho, Crunchy Taco and Double Cheese Quesadilla are the others. Each package makes five one-cup servings. Our sons like the Old El Paso® seasoning; Hamburger Helper Lasagna and Hamburger Helper Beef Pasta are too bland for their tastes. This flavor has just the right amount of spice and seasonings to appeal to the under-10-year-old crowd. The box suggests adding a 4.5 oz. can of Old El Paso chopped green chiles five minutes before the end of the simmer time.A prepared serving (one cup) has 270 calories, 570 mg of sodium and 0.5 g of fat; it also provides a good carb load - 22 grams - and 3 g of protein.Adding the cost of the ground hamburger and vegetables as a side dish, we are able to feed two boys for less than $5 and still have enough leftovers to prepare them a weekend lunch.In summary, while this isn't Haute cuisine, Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper Chili Macaroni is an inexpensive option when pressed for time. For price and convenience, I give the product a five-star rating. For taste, I give it three stars. Again, though, I'm not the target audience, so I'm settling on a four-star rating. The slogan on the box sums it up well, ""One pound. One pan. One tasty meal.""",positive
"Confession time. I haven't personally tasted Newman's Own Organics new dog treats but they smell way yummier than most dog treats. (My dog Sheila has tasted them and she quickly started groveling for more. It was pathetic.) Seriously, I don't have to taste these to know that they are good. The Newman's Own Corp. and its spin-off Newman's Own Organics have been making quality food for pets and people for almost 30 years. Their organic products are independently certified as organic by Oregon Tilth, a third party certifying agency for organic farmers. Among other things, their certification means that the products used by Newman's Own Organics are grown on farms that do not use artificial pesticides or synthetic chemicals of any kind during the production of their products. In the case of their Lamb & Barley New Zealand Ranch Style Dog Treats, that includes organic, lamb, barley, carrots, apples and molasses.I'm not seriously into organic products myself but there is precious little regulation when it comes to what goes into pet products. I am glad to see that some people take my dog's health seriously.",positive
"I ordered the new Zealand Ranch Style Dog treats because they looked intriguing and I can always use treats for my dogs. I have to Papillion spaniels.  Unfortunately, after the package arrived, it disappeared. I was frantic and looked everywhere. Later in the evening, my family had found the package. It appears that the smaller dog had managed to climb up on the chest where the package had been set and carried it off. She had spent the entire afternoon gnawing at the mailer, until she'd managed to free the treat bag. Unfortunately for her, the re-sealable zip lock bag the treats came in was impervious to her small teeth, so she ended up simply `nesting' with the package which is what she does with items she likes.So, I opened the package. They are about domino sized and a bit large for my small dog, but they come with a dent in the middle so the treat can be broken.  We gave her one, and she eagerly ate the treat. She then stalked me watching me pleading for more until my sister came and took her away.  I can see the treats are going to be something she really goes for.The verdict: My dog really likes these. Enough to steal the mailer and try to open the package they came in- something she never does.  I like them, because I like Newman's Own because they contain organic ingredients, and I trust the brand. I like the fact that the package is re-sealable, and also that the treats do not smell unpleasant. This is a good item, and one I would recommend without reservation.",positive
"Lily, my fourteen-year-old golden retriever volunteered to test Newman's Own Organics Lamb and Barley New Zealand Ranch Style Dog Treats. I didn't tell her that they were good for her. After all, treats are supposed to be yummy ""extras"". When I gave her one to try, she gave it the sniff test and put it down to think about. A few seconds later she picked it up and chomped it up. A bit later I gave her another. This time there was no delay. She ate it with gusto!Aside from passing the taste test, these treats are really good for a dog. Wheat free, these treats are made from barley, lamb and other natural ingredients. Each treat is a rectangular cookie, scored so it can be snapped into two treats. Lily would like me to point out that there is no reason to waste energy dividing a treat. She has no trouble eating the whole thing. I reminded her that smaller dogs might enjoy a more compact treat, so she reluctantly agreed that the scoring is a good idea; but just for small dogs, not her.The treats smell good to humans and based on the ingredient list, are a healthy addition to any dog's diet. The price for a pack of six bags (I didn't count, but a good number in each bag) isn't bad compared to other premium dog treats (I pay $5 for a 20 oz box of natural dog treats). The Newman's Own treats are 10 oz to a package, making them a bit expensive, but not bad considering the quality.",positive
"I have two dogs, an Alaskan Malamute and a Shiba Inu. Generally speaking, neither of them are exactly treat-shy and will eat almost any snack you put in front of them. That being said, when I opened up the bag of Newman's and let them try one of the Lamb and Barley treats, they loved it. Usually with dry treats my dogs will sniff them and give you a look of ""Ok, this is nice, but where's the dried chicken or duck jerky?"" and only eat them after realizing that there's nothing else coming. With the Newman's Own, they sniffed them once and immediately started chowing down without so much as a ""What else ya got?"" look.While these treats are amazing and made with 95% organic ingredients, there are a few caveats. First they are very, very dry and hard. Each treat is made up of two squares, made to be breakable down the center scoring if you wanted to divide the treat up. Each square is approximately 1""x1"". Breaking apart the squares will help release a little of the odor of the biscuits - after the first time I gave the dogs these treats, they started snubbing them a bit until I would break a piece off. I think that perhaps the outer portion of the snack gets dried out and no longer has any smell that the dogs can detect (or it's really faint). Once you break them apart, the dogs recognize the smell and eat it up. Since they are so hard however - if you have an older dog with teeth issues, this is probably not the best treat for them.Second, since the snack is so dry, it is very crumbly. If you have a dog that only eats the chunks and never cleans up the crumbs, you'll have a mess to deal with every time they eat these. As my dog breaks apart the treat, it deteriorates into several pieces including minute crumbs. My dogs generally lick the floor until everything's picked up, but if you have a plush carpet, this might be something to consider.Other than that, my dogs love these treats and I'll probably be picking up more in the future.",positive
"This is packaged in a resealable, air tight pouch which is easy to open.  The treats are thick and quite hard.  They are scored so they can be snapped in two, with a bit of effort.I called my canine food testing panel, Hunter - a four year old, 65 lb Golden Retriever, and Boston - a three year old 35 lb mixed breed.  Both members of the panel were called and appeared quite interested when the treat package was opened, although it must be noted that this is their usual response to any promise of food.  Each caught the treat when it was tossed and quickly gobbled it down, then stared at the bag waiting for a second sample.  After receiving treats for two days both panel members would return from the yard immediately when the bag was shaken and they were called - high praise indeed from this pair. These treats are quite hard and did require that some chewing  occur rather than their usual practice of swallowing things whole which I considered a plus as it would help clean their teeth to some extent.  I do though question as to whether a small dog or one with diseased (or missing) teeth would be able to chew these treats.  To test this I offered these treats to my cats, and although both expressed interest in them neither were able to bite into the treats.I liked this product, both my dogs were happy with the treats (although to be fair neither one has ever been picky).  I was impressed that the ingredients were all natural and found the packaging quite convenient to use.  For my two dogs the hardness was a plus as it did make them chew even a bit rather than gulping whole.  I do not though think that this would be a good product to give a very young puppy, a small dog or one who had any dental problems as I do not think these animals would be able to safely break up the treats.",positive
"Since having our son 4 years ago, it's been even more important to give our dogs organic healthy food.  The reason for this is for some reason, my son thinks since the dogs eat the food, he can too.  I've tried following this with snacks as well, but we have rather picky dogs.  Most organic or holistic treats are met with either a turned up nose, or eaten without enthusiasm.I loved the ingredients in these (organic lamb, organic barley, and other organic ingredients).  So I thought I'd give them a try.  As soon as I opened the bag, my dogs came running.  I can easily break them in half so the treats are a little smaller (although they are still too large to be good training treats), and my dogs sat, stayed, then came when called to get at these new treats.  They repeated this process several times, which is all I can ask from any treat, especially one that is so healthy.  These treats are scored in the middle, so it is easy to break them.And yes, my 4 year old son did take one and try it, and he says they are really tasty too!  Our dogs are both 75 pounds (a very picky Akita/husky mix who won't even eat raw meat, and a big brown mutt that doesn't like peanut butter), so I'm not sure if these treats would be as good for small breeds.  The pieces when broken in half are a little over an inch square.",positive
"I love that these are made with organic ingredients and a short list at that:  ""organic barley, organic lamb, organic carrots, organic apples, organic palm  oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E), organic molasses""I usually get my dog Milk-Bones (Milk Bone Gravy Bones), which is something I can pick up at my grocery store. And I've always felt like maybe I was buying her junk. But whenk I look at the ingredients for milk-bones, they're maybe not that bad.(Ingredients for regular Milk-Bones, from their web site: Ingredients: Wheat flour, beef meal and beef bone meal, milk, wheat bran, beef fat preserved with tocopherols, salt, dicalcium phosphate, wheat germ, natural flavor, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, malted barley flour, vitamins (choline chloride, dl-alpha tocopheryl ecetate [vitamin e], vitamin a acetate, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin b12 supplement, d-activated animal sterol [source of vitamin d3]), sodium metabisulfite (dough conditioner), minerals (zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, ethylenediamine dihydriodide [source of iodine]).) Amazon product link: Milk Bone Gravy Bones Biscuits for Small and Medium Size Dogs, 19-Ounce (Pack of 6)If you have a dog with allergies, or want to feed your dog organic foods, the Newman's are definitely the thing. They are about twice as expensive as the milk-bones at Amazon, FWIW, but that is consistent with many organic foods.I have tested my dog a few times to see which she prefers, making her sit and putting one of each on the floor. The first time, she went straight for the Newman's. The next several times, she went straight for the Milk-Bones. So I think she likes the Milk-Bone treats better, but she likes them both.Pros:1. organic ingredients and a short list2. dog likes them3. scored, so that it's easy to break them in half (most of the time)Cons:1. more expensiveThat's the one con, right? Everything else is great about these.",positive
"I am Mr. August, the nom de plume, of this Amazon reviewer.  I did lie on this review; I am 12 years old not 13, so that may disqualify me but I am the one that ate Newman's Own Organics Lamb and Barley New Zealand Ranch Style Dog Treats.  As a west highland terrier, needless to say, I am very fussy and rather demanding.  I am well loved and my ""masters"" will buy me almost anything.  This treat is perfect for me since I cannot eat anything that has grains.  All my food must be wheat free.  I had cancer a few years ago and my miracle Vet told me that the other food encourges cancer growth.  Therefore, I am a protein addict and often get hamburger, fish, chicken prepared for humans.  Now that's a treat.I was given these treats and I noticed my ""father"" broke it in half.  He thought it would be too much for me.  I thought I could handle it, but the cookie took some effort to break down.  I finished it and asked for more.  I know they will buy it for me because it has the ingredients I can eat and they trust Newman's product development and manufacturing.  All my food is expensive so the price will not be a factor.  I am grateful there are good tasting grain-free treats for me, and this one passes my sniffing and palate tests. Now that you know me, you can call me Augie.",positive
"Let's face facts, dogs will pretty much eat anything that you put in front of them - they really are not that choosy.  They drink dirty garden water, smell each other privates, and occasionally snack on cat turds, so trying to determine if a treat tastes good really is not that easy.Having said that, my two medium size dogs (roughly 30 pounds each) absolutely love these treats. I like the fact that they don't have that smelly dog treat scent that most have (they smell more like people food - kind of like a ginger snap), and because they are harder and larger than my normal treats, the dogs must crunch them, promoting tooth cleanliness. But if you have a smaller dog (I also have a Yorkie), these treats are just way too large.They are about two inches long and one inch wide (with a perforation in the middle). They contain organic ingrediants including carrots, apples and molasses, rather than fillers like corn meal.  They are relatively easy to break at the perforation - but really hard to break down further (though a hammer works well).  My Yorkie looked down at the treat then looked up at me with an expression of ""you gotta be kidding me"" and stared at me until I gave him one of his regular treats.The only drawback is that unless they are purchased in bulk, they are a bit expensive, so I would not use them as a training treat. But for the occasional atta boy treat - my older boys love them.",neutral
"I have always trusted the ""Newman's Own"" brand.  From popcorn to salad dressings, I have never been disappointed in one of their products.  Until now.  Each dog treat is scored to break it easy and is of similar size to a fig newton about 2"" X 1-1/4 inch and quite thick - about 1/2 inch. And hard as a rock.  I am all for organic products, but when my dogs don't care for them, it's not like I can bribe them to eat it like I can with kids.  Our dogs are around 15-20 pounds and I think these dog treats are a little bit too hard for them.  The first time we tried to feet these treats to them they turned up their noses. They were absolutely NOT interested at all.  The next time we tried they carried them around in their mouths for a minute or so, and decided, for some reason, that they were inedible.  However, the third try must have been when they were REALLY hungry because they appeared more interested. But this is more like rawhide than a ""treat"". Our dogs really had to work on this for a long time. Our younger dog, a Shih Tzu did okay and after about 15 minutes was making headway on eating it.  Our elderly Japanese Chin who is 14 (that's 98 in dog years) was  much more fussy.  She seemed interested for awhile and even though she still has all her teeth, she just couldn't be enticed to do much more than sniff it. Perhaps a larger dog would like these better. I haven't given up on ""Newman's Own"" brand but I doubt that I'll try their New Zealand Ranch Style Dog Biscuits (made with lamb and barley)again.",negative
"My pup, Lucy, will take these biscuits and set it down for a while before eating.  She doesn't go gaga over them but she knows these Newman's Own Organics Lamb and Barley New Zealand Ranch Style Dog Treats, 10-Ounce (Pack of 6) are treats and likes to receive them.Since lamb is second on the ingredients list after barley I expected the treats to be more meaty and semi-soft but out of the package they smell like a whole grain cookie with a slight hint of molasses.  I get no meat or lamb aroma from them at all.  The biscuits are about 0.5"" thick and 1"" x 2.5"" in size with a score line so you can break it cleanly in half.I'm pleased that there are only 6 ingredients in the mix but palm oil is being used which, organic or not, takes away some of the health appeal.  Regardless, I would consider these treats to be healthier than most.Would I buy a 6-pack of 10-oz bags? I find the price point somewhat high for biscuit treats so I would consider it if Lucy really showed interest in them but at this time these treats are not high on my shopping list.",neutral
"When this arrived, I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the bag.  I was expecting a little sample bag but received a full 10-oz sized bag.  Looking at the purchase price on Amazon, I think this is very fairly priced.  At $23.60 for a 6-pack, that is just a little under $4 for each bag which is very competitive with other dog treats - many of which have lower quality ingredients.Speaking of ingredients.....Lamb?  Barley?  Organic.  Okay, I'll admit it - I just had to try one myself.  They're hard so I had to soak it a little but they are actually quite good.My dog is a 45lb mutt who will eat anything, so it doesn't surprise me that he took one with alacrity and I didn't see it again.  I also keep chickens and it occurs to me that for a little protein boost, this would be a fun way to treat them too.  I'd have to soak them for awhile but I think they will also be getting a treat.The only thing I would like to see added is another version of this treat that includes glucosamine.  My dog has severe hip dysplasia and we supplement him with glucosamine twice a day.  He doesn't love the pills and administering them is not a fun job, but because we can tell a different when he's on them, we persevere.  However a treat like this that he wolfs down, that includes the glucosamine?  Now THAT I would be willing to pay good money for.  And as common as this disorder is, there would be a huge market for a product like that.",positive
"Pros - I love that there is an organic option for dog treats!  I taste tested it with two doggies.  My dog who wolfs down her dry, diet food like it is steak devoured this treat and seemed to absolutely love it.  My dog who isn't very interested in food in general took the treat, then dropped it out of her mouth like it was a piece of cardboard.  After much sniffing, she did slowly nibble and finish the treat.  So, in the end she did eat it, but not with gusto.  My assessment is that this treat is not going to be a big hit with every dog.  It is quite dry and hard (and does not break into a smaller size very easily), so it doesn't have a greasy, meaty appeal that gets both of my dogs excited.  But the greasy treats are usually unhealthy, so I would choose this option in the future.If you have an overweight dog I would highly recommend it, since it appears like a light and dry snack, and it isn't full of nasty fats and artificial flavors.  It's an excellent choice if health is your top concern.  I try to support organics as much as possible, so I do recommend this product with some reservations and I can see myself buying it in the future.",positive
"Dog treats. What do you do with dog treats? Well, if you have a dog that is very food-centered, then dog treats are the best thing going as you can use them as the necessary treats for helping in training your dog, or maintaining his/her training later on in their lives.We have a big dog, so training her is a must. These treats are definitely a hit with our pooch! They are also small enough that we do not feel too bad using several during a training session. They are dry squares with a look and feel of thick crackers. Once you open the bag, there are many pieces, but there is a line through the center which means that you can break them in half pretty easily. This extends the amount of them you can use by two.I cannot vouch for how they taste but they certainly attract my dog and she is very attentive when I bring the bag out. The label talks about the ingredients being organic, consisting of Lamb and Barley - which is all to the good as there are dogs that are not happy with corn-based products, etc.All in all, it's a nice product and one that my dog appreciates, and I would definitely consider purchasing them at my store.",positive
"Our two beagles seemed to prefer Newman's over MilkBone. With each dog, we conducted two separate sniff-taste tests between Newman's Own Lamb and Barley Dog treat and the small size MilkBone Essentials Plus Optimal Health Biscuits. We figured the MilkBone product was more like the Newman's than the fake dog jerky-a.k.a. dog crack- we also had on the shelf. The tests took place after they had eaten meals. The test subjects were 1.  Maggie - the almost 9-year-old vacuum cleaner beagle who will eat anything, especially if it comes out of a plastic bag (have to warn visitors who bring their toiletries in zip bags because she will take the bags outside). 2. Lucy - the 8-year-old rescue beagle we took in, who is pickier about her chow, but can sniff out anything food related from 4-feet away (she could have a career sniffing out illegal food in luggage, seriously).The test method was to hold 1/2 of a Newman's treat in one hand and a Milkbone in the other. First we let them smell our hands with the treats inside our fists. Then we did the switcheroo behind our back and put them out in open palms. Both dogs preferred the smell of Newman's after breakfast and went for the little square as soon as we opened our hands. The sniff part of the after dinner tests were a little inconclusive. Maggie went for the Newman's completely. But Lucy was a little confused at first. She kept sniffing the Milkbone hand initially -- but we believe there was contamination problem with the test because I had just eaten a Cheez-It. After the old switcheroo, she went for the Newman's instantly. So, the dogs preferred to eat the Newman's, but Lucy initially preferred the faint smell of Cheez-Its contaminant in one sniff test session. From a cookie giver's perspective, Newman's did not have an overwhelming gross smell to it. The bag it comes in has a zip top, so they may keep their scent longer than the average Milkbone turning stale inside a cardboard box .Note: I did think the obviously Photoshopped Paul Newman graphic on the packaging was a little creepy. I'm sure he hadn't had arms that looked like that since ""Cool Hand Luke."" It might be time to just let his image rest in peace.",positive
"We all want to do what's best for our dogs.  And with these treats, we can probably feel a little bit better about what we're giving them.  For my dog at least, we had a fairly successful outcome using these.My dog is stubborn, very stubborn, and we're in the process of retraining all the bad habits out of her left by her numerous previous owners.  This is a trying experience, especially in a dog that is not food motivated once outside (inside is a different story!).  Usually I can take her out on a walk, try to bribe her with treats, and she still focuses on everything but me.  These treats produced a different effect.  She got one whiff and all of a sudden I was the most interesting thing around.  As far as I could tell, they seemed to taste good to her and can be used as a high value treat.  Inside we had a different experience with these treats.  She was so focused on the treats that she didn't listen to a word we said and just kept trying to get to them despite our commands.  This may not happen with every dog of course but if you've got a stubborn dog, it could have the same effect.They are fairly large and come in two attached together.  When outside trying to juggle everything else, they were somewhat difficult to break apart or even into smaller pieces (I can't see a small dog handling these treats well).  While the bag is pretty big and full of these treats, they do contain premium ingredients and could be a bit pricey for regular training treats for a dog.In regards to nutrition, these are very healthy.  The ingredients include Organic Barley, Organic Lamb, Organic Carrots, Organic Apples, Organic Palm Oil, and Organic Molasses.  I don't even get that much organic food normally!  I feel good giving her these treats though, and honestly, I've half a mind to try one myself they sound so good for you (although I will resist).I'll probably keep using these treats as a motivator for listening when we're outside.  They seem to be effect and I am pleased with their results there.Review by M. Reynard 2011",positive
"Since a lot of allergy issues stem from what dogs are being fed, this is an excellent treat for your allergy prone dog.  You'll know them by their skin and ear issues.  While most dog treats remind me of beef jerky, these actually remind me of wheat granola bars.  They are medium sized bars that are scored in the middle so you can break them in half.  I have 3 dogs of all sizes:  110lb Chocolate Lab, 15lb Miniature Pinscher, 1lb Chihuahua.  All three dogs love this treat.  I give the whole piece to the Lab and then break another in half and give 1 half to the MinPin and the other half to the Chihuahua.  The first two devour this treat in seconds but it takes the Chihuahua half a day to make it through the treat.  I think that's good.  It gives him something to do and it'll clean his teeth too.  The treat is very crumbly if they break it apart.  My dogs always clean up the crumbs afterwards, but probably shouldn't feed this treat to them on the carpet.  All in all - I would highly recommend this product as a good, healthy, tasty treat for dogs that is hypoallergenic and can help break the tartar off their teeth.  It smells very clean and fresh, like a granola bar and the dogs love it!",positive
"First I must admit that I am not normally an only the very best will do for our pets kind of a person. I tend more towards middle of the road products for our pets, not the cheapest stuff, but I also don't seek out the most expensive. Thanks to Amazon's Vine program I received a bag of these to test out for free in return for writing a review. Judging from the product page, I'm not the only one :).When I read the ingredients list I was tempted to put a few in a pot of water and make stew for the family dinner. Organic barley, lamb and other goodies. Sounds good to me! But, I controlled myself and didn't try a taste.  When I gave one to the dog she absolutely loved it!  But, she loves to eat just about anything.As a matter of personal choice, these premium treats are just a bit of a step to far for me when it comes to pet food. I realize that saying so will probably earn me some ""not helpful"" votes. I can live with that.If you want only the very best products for your dog and your dog likes these, then by all means go for it! Just try not to think about how much bunker fuel is being burned to ship dog treats from New Zealand to North America.",positive
"Taste wise, these treats have ""paw's up"" from our 5 dogs. We have a yellow lab who absolutely loved them, a few bites and it was gone. She had no problems chomping it up. Our maltese took her time and ate every last crumb she could find. Our shih tzu did the same. Their offspring had no problems as well. Our maltese is a mere 9lbs and I did not need to break them in half. I do like the fact they have the line down the center for easy breaking in two. Our eldest is quite picky, she is 17 and has years of experience with treats. Dispite being picky and not having many teeth left, she did take half of one that was offered and ate it. Mind you- she is a slow eater and can still chew hard treats and food. So 5 out of 5 taste wise.Parent wise, as their owners we want them to eat healthy food with the right ingredients and these fit that criteria. They are not only tasty but healthy. Because they are a dry treat they leave crumbs. Some dogs will clean the crumbs up like mine; however some eat the larger pieces and leave the rest of the mess for you to clean up- so keep that in mind especially if its on a carpet.",positive
"I thought the NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANIC LAMB AND BARLEY DOG TREATS were like the Newman's Own Organics Chicken and Rice Training Treats, which are in stick form and easy to break, but these are thick and hard biscuits!My Shiba Inu is only 6-months old and weighs about 13-15 lbs. so she had a hard time chewing on the treat. I had to soak it in water a little bit and that allowed her to break off corners of the treat with her mouth and eat them that way. She seems to enjoy them, though, and they smell really good that I'm tempted to try one.The LAMB AND BARLEY BISCUIT TREATS are pretty big but they're scored so you can break them in half easily and they come in a resealable bag. Another issue is that the treats leave crumbs, but that may be my Shiba's fault, so it's best giving these treats on a hard surface rather than carpet.I posted some pics of the treats so you can get a sense of the scale.Otherwise, these snacks are made with only essential ingredients and skips the wheat and corn products, as well as the meat-by-products, and should provide a healthier alternative to other commercially made dog biscuits that have a bunch of fillers and chemicals in them.",positive
"I've come to expect good products from the Newman's Own franchise and this product was no exception.The list of ingredients, with the exception of Palm Oil (but at least it was organic AND the second-to-last ingredient listed), were very good.  The fact that they contain NO wheat or corn is absolutely excellent as those are two of the things that I avoid completely for the puppy.They are large-ish squares (about 1 1/4"" and 7/16"" thick), with two of them attached and easy to break apart should you choose, and very hard and dense.  For my 50+ lb Golden Retriever puppy that is a good thing because he is a major chewer.  For a very small dog, an elderly dog, or one who might not be much of a chewer at all, they might be a bit much.I cannot attest to the taste, as I didn't go so far as to taste them myself (I'm pretty sure they would not have been pleasing to me anyway), but the puppy seemed to really like them a lot.  It actually took him several minutes to get through one square and he is a mondo chewer, but he was not going to let me take that from him!  He was enjoying it a great deal.  Of course, that said, dogs will pretty much eat anything that fits in their mouths but he seemed to have a particular enjoyment for these so I'm happy with them as an occasional treat for him.",positive
"But unfortunately she's an Italian greyhound and these dog treats are too big for her! She really loves the smell of them and totally wants to eat them...as soon as she sees me reach for the bag she gives me her full attention and comes up and waits eagerly. However, these things are 1""+ on each side and she can't fit them in her mouth. They come connected to other pieces, so first you have to break these apart from each other. Then if you have a small dog, like an IG for instance, you'll have to break or cut or crumble them up from there. It would be easier if they weren't almost literally rock hard, which makes it really difficult if you're trying to just break them up by hand (which means if you're taking some out with you you'll probably want to prepare them beforehand). But she does want to eat them and when I managed to get a small enough piece for her she ate it up; a slightly larger one she worked on and worked on trying to chew on it.These are USDA organic treats and they must be doing something right, because as I said our IG gets totally excited when she sees the bag being picked up. It would be better if they were easier for small dogs to eat or if Newman's Own at least advertised that the target is ideally large dogs.",positive
"These dog treats were an instant hit, and unlike most, weren't simply swallowed whole and followed by a happy grin waiting instantly for more.  My ""big girl"" actually laid down to eat her half of the treat, making sure she got every crumb before attempting to wheedle the other half.  The pickier smaller dog also liked hers, and the list of ingredients is sure to please a picky mom too--it didn't have a long list of unpronounceables and less-than-appetizing ingredients! (organic barley, organic lamb, organic carrots, organic apples, organic palm oil (preserved with mixed tocophenals, a source of vitamin E,) organic molasses.)These are BIG biscuits, but they are scored to easily break them in half to double the fun of treating your pet to a healthy and apparently tasty treat. The package is resealable, which is nice if you try to dole out treats and keep your four legged buddy's waistline in line.These definitely got my dogs woof of approval, and were liked as well as homemade ""cookies"" without all the work.  I really like the heartier size too, as these cookies are substantial enough to encourage chewing by the greediest of dogs.  I like that I can break them in half for my smaller dog, as well as to stretch out the fun with the ""big girl"" of the two.  While neither of my dogs are ""picky"" eaters, they really seemed to enjoy these cookies more than most, and we've tried a LOT of kinds, including making our own.",positive
"I give my dogs very wholesome food. So when I give the occasional treat, I want it to be enjoyed by my dogs. Meaning, I want the experience to be motivating and rewarding. After testing this product on all three of my dogs, I think this stuff is too organic and wholesome for me and my pooches.CONS - When I opened the bag, I noticed these organic treats were very hard. I couldn't break them up with my hand to give in little pieces or use for training. I had to give the treat as a whole biscuit. Also they were very fibrous looking. Much like those unappealing high-fiber diet bars that humans eat when they're on some sort of regimented weight loss program. Also, I prefer my dog treats to be in cute shapes...bones, hearts, rounds, rolls, etc. These were just regular squares. And since the cookies were so hard, I was afraid the corners would cut the mouths/gums of my smaller dogs.PROS - If you read the label, the ingredients are high quality. They're the stuff I look for when I buy their every day food.Dog tested: My big German Shepard, who usually likes chicken jerky treats (and won't eat anything that has a smoky flavor like Beggin Strips), ate her biscuits. However, she wasn't terribly interested and definitely didn't think it was treat. It looked as if she just ate it because it smelled edible and it was there. She didn't even wolf it down like she normally does with her treats. My Cocker Spaniel, who usually begs me for everything and is highly food motivated, took a sniff and and a lick but ultimately was not interested in these wholesome treats. As for my little Pomeranian, well it was too hard and big of a biscuit for him.Even thought these treats are supposed to be nutritious and healthy, I only gave them 1 star because my dogs and I didn't enjoy them.",negative
"First of all, our dog Sheila cannot get enough of these. Seriously, I just got a 10-ounce bag today and she got very greedy after getting a taste. This is a healthy, organic treat that we don't have to feel guilty about feeding (in moderation) to our three year old pointer.My wife and I try to provide good nutrition for our dog. Corn, wheat, and soy are basically useless filler when it comes to dogs. They can't digest it, and furthermore many dogs are allergic to wheat. These Newman's Own Ranch Style treats do not contain any of those ingredients. They also do not contain any artificial additives, not for flavoring or coloring.Also important: these treats are NOT a product of China. I would sooner prepare all my dog's food from scratch than feed her any dog food/treats produced in China. These treats are a product of New Zealand.Grains are not an essential part of a dog's diet, but the one grain included in these treats - organic barley - is (from what I understand) generally an acceptable one. It's the first ingredient, followed by lamb, carrots, apples, palm oil, and molasses. Again, all organic. And that's it - very simple.",positive
"My four mixed breed dogs (40lbs-100lbs)gobble up Newman's Own dog treats.  But, these terrific dogs gobble up just about anything (except fresh green leafy vegetables), so perhaps their standards shouldn't be the mark of ""goodness"".I'm an ingredient list reader for all foods (human & animal), so that is what I did when I received the Newman's pet treats.  The ingredient list is short & consists of the following:Organic Barley, Organic Lamb, Organic Carrots, Organic Apples, Organic Palm Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherois, a Source of Vitamin E), Organic MolassesThe treats themselves are rectangular & scored in the middle.  They are 2"" x 1-/4"" for the full size & 1"" x 1-1/4"" for the 1/2 size.  They do not have a strong smell, but a hint of apple is noticeable (& a grain smell, which I presume is the barley).  My 10oz bag came with 18 full size treats.I like the rectangular shape of the treat.  Sometimes my large dogs get excited about treats & forget about ""nicely"".  With the rectangular shape, my hands won't fall victim to an enthusiastic chomp.  Since the treats are scored down the middle, I can break them down, so my older, smaller dogs can easily eat the treat.Overall, I think the ingredients are excellent for a dog treat, and it is nice that they are adaptable for different sized dogs.",positive
"We spoil our dog. We drive twenty miles to get special food for our Great Dane. But for doggie treats (and doggie teeth cleaners), we've been buying off-the-shelf brands at the grocery store. Yeah, I was beginning to feel guilty, but our baby needs little treats when we leave the house, you know.Now we have Newman's Own. I'm ecstatic. Yeah. About doggie tidbits.The ingredients are organic so I can feel good about supporting the environment. The ingredients are wholesome. If I were not a vegetarian, I'd probably feel OK about eating them myself.Oh, and as I writer, I must mention that I love the marketing. It includes a little story on the back of the package. Let's call it creative nonfiction. No, let's call it fiction. Whatever we call it, it's entertainment, and those of us who read everything, including milk cartons and cereal boxes, will find it entertaining.As smart as my dog is, she doesn't read. But she does snarf up these little biscuits. There is one little, bitsy problem. They come in divideable biscuit shapes and are a little hard to break apart. So, be a sport. Don't be stingy. Forget about breaking them in two. All the better for her teethies, my dear.~The reviewer is an award-winning author and poet.",positive
"These ranch style dog treats are made with all organic barley, and contain no wheat or corn.  They are roughly about 1.25 x 2.25 inches a piece in rectangular shape, almost like a fat fig newton. My 10 oz package had a total of 16 biscuits.  Upon opening the package, it had barely any smell to them.  Almost like a bland cookie smell.  The package doesn't have a recommend serving suggestion, but I would basically give my dog 1 to 2 treats a day.  The cover says the treats are baked in small batches.  They have been certified organic by Oregon Tilth and are a product of New Zealand.I gave these treats to my 80 lb Lab mix and he tore it up.  He must enjoy them because he keeps staring at the bag sitting on my desk, even as I type this review.  However, my dog doesn't discriminate between organic treats or Milk Bones, he'll eat whatever and begs for treats all the time when he sees them.Guaranteed Analysis on package says:Crude Protein  9.0% minCrude Fat  4.0% minCrude Fiber  4.0% maxMoisture  11% maxI would try these again in the future and recommend them.",positive
"Tried these on our two Schnauzers----they were impressed!  These are rather large biscuits that are made to break in half which makes them a perfect size for a snack or reward.  They have a good crunch which I think is good for dental health.  Anyway, I have a box of Alpo Variety Snacks and a box of Milk Bone Flavor Snacks to which I compared ingredients.  They both have artificial color, Alpo lists animal digest, whatever that is, while Milk Bone won the contest with all of those ingredients that no one can pronounce.  I would list what makes up all three but think it would not be too interesting and you probably have at least one of the listed brands if you give your pet treats.What sets the Newman's Own apart is the simple list of Organic ingredients including lamb, carrots, apples, molasses, barley and tocopherols for Vitamin E.  It is made in New Zealand where they raise a lot of lamb, so this seems just the perfect place. The bottom line is our dogs think Pa and Nell Newman have a great product and would highly recommend it to their four legged friends.  Life could not be better than living with happy dogs.  So, on their input I must give this product a five star rating.",positive
"I have a small dog who is finicky and most treats/dog food gives her diarrhea.  She loves pupperoni and will carry around a beggin strip for hours and rarely eat one.  With milk bones, she whines and tries to bury them in the sofa cushions and finally after a day or two, maybe, eat them.  All this is said so you can see just how finicky she is.  She really does not like anything hard.  These treats are thick and rectangular with a score down the middle so you can break them in to two squares.  I broke one and my dog carefully took it from my hand and then looked at me as if to say ""now what"".  She set it down, looked at me again and then picked it up again.  She didn't try to bury it like she does with milk bones but tried to eat it.  Several minutes went by as she gnawed away, making no progress.  I took it away from her and the outside was a little softer but the biscuit was still too hard.  She really wanted it back so I let her work on it a little longer.  She still hadn't managed to get any off of it so I took it away and soaked it in warm water for a couple of minutes.  This softened it just enough that she munched it down.The next time I offered her one of these treats, she held it in her mouth for a few minutes and the next thing I hear is crunching!!  She loves them.  She's missing a lot of teeth and is still able to crunch these down.  These treats are never hauled around the house and I have not found one in the sofa or her bed.I really like the ingredient list: lamb, apple (her favorite), carrots - natural stuff that I recognized and NO corn.  I'm sure a bigger dog would munch these right down without any problem.  It's nice to find a hard treat that my dog will actually try to eat and not bury.",positive
It is hard to review a product that was meant for a dog but I will give it a try.  The first thing upon opening up the resealable package is that the treats are a little on the large size and seem to be meant to break in half as there is a line down the middle that allows you to snap in two.  These should not be considered training treats because they are much too big to feed to your dog several times a day.  I did smell them before giving them to the dogs and the smell seemed fresh and reminded me of a regular cookie which is what they resemble.Now for taste I left that to the dogs.  I have two dogs a Schipperkie and a Mini Aussie that are given treats twice a day plus training treats.  They only eat the finest products which are fresh from the dog bakery or a gourment dog treat store so it is safe to say the dogs are somewhat pickey.  When I first gave the treats they both took them from me and ran off to enjoy. Now it is important to note that when they get a really special treat they each go to there favorite place to enjoy and keep the other dog from stealing the treat.  In this case the dogs ate their treats next to each other so I am going to assume they did not feel that the treat was all that special.  Next I put the Newman Treat in the bowl with a cookie that smells like a pizza from the dog bakery.  One dog took the Newman cookie first and the other dog took the pizza cookie first which was smaller than the Newman treat.  The dogs digested the food properly after checking as the poop size was normal after a week of using the Newman product as their daily treats.All in all I wish the product was sold in a smaller size but the quality of the treat seemed to be good and the dogs liked the treats but I dont feel they loved them (as I mentioned before they did not go to their special place to eat the treats in piece and quite as they will do on their favorite treats).,positive
"My ten-year-old dachshund loves these! How much does he love them? Two weeks ago, he hid under the bed and whined. I took a packet of these treats and began opening the packet, he ran out from under the bed in anticipation and into the kitchen.My miniature dachshund is fed the very best of homemade organic diet (a take on the Spot-Stew diet). He is not a picky eater but will rarely go crazy for treats that are not home-made.The reason I like Newman's Organics is because finding organic lamb to incorporate in my dog's diet is impossible. Finding organic lamb meat is almost as hard as finding unicorn meat. These treats allow diversity in his food (he usually gets chicken, turkey, or tofu with oatmeal or brown rice and a variety of vegetables).The ingredients listed on these treats are organic barley, organic lamb, organic carrots, organic apples, organic palm oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E), organic molasses.The analysis listed on these breaks down as follows: crude protein - 9.0% min, crude fat - 4.0z% min, crude fiber - 4.0% max, moisture - 11% max.I'd definitely say these are dog and owner approved!",positive
"We have two small dogs with two small mouths, so when I opened up the bag of Newman's Own Organics New Zealand Ranch Style Dog Treats Lamb and Barley Recipe I was taken aback by the size of these biscuit treats. The one inch square bricks are joined together in pairs - pairs than can be separated by hand at the indentation in the middle. Trying to make further manual divisions is fruitless unless one is a pro wrestler or football player. The treats are also too big, I thought, for our two dogs. Now what? Using the serrated edge of a metal ice cream scoop I was able to break the biscuits into manageable pieces. After some initial sniffing and backing away Gabby and Piper took their first tastes and seemed to like the new treat. On subsequent days they've taken to them more and more eagerly. Just to see what would happen, I gave a whole biscuit to Gabby the Bolognese. She coccooned in her doggy bed and ate the whole treat leaving a few crumbs behind but not as many as expected. The next couple days I gave her whole biscuits again. These biscuits were carried about the house all day and hidden in secret places like on the middle of our bed, on the sofa, and on  the stairs leading to the upper level. She hasn't tried to bite into a whole biscuit after the first and only time. Piper the shih tzu just can't handle these biscuits because of their size and hardness. As long as she seems to enjoy eating them, I don't mind using the ice cream scoop to break the Newman treats for her. I like the recipe ingredients used to make the lamb and barley treats and the absence of fillers and artificial chemicals used in many supermarket treats. The organic aura is also a plus. Based on our experience I think these wholesome treats are best for larger dogs who have the teeth and jaw power to tackle and enjoy such hard biscuits. The Neman's Own line of dog products is excellent, but for our pooches something smaller would serve our needs better.",positive
"First I want to say my dog is a carnivore, he primarily eats raw meat. I do allow him many treats other than carrots but he will jump at the chance to eat anything I toss at my chickens.  For that reason I wanted to try Newman's own because it is organic and has all the good things a dog should have, and I felt he should be able to have something good for him other than meat.When Amazon offered this to me to review for all of you. I jumped at the chance for my dog to give it a try. When this arrived it came in a large bag, I thought this would have been a tiny little bag of treats, it was not,  the treats inside were very large 2-1/4"" long and about 2"" wide and about 1/2' thick. It also had a nice crease in the middle to brak it in half if  you choose to give a smaller treat. As most treats they smell awful but I guess a dog would like that.I gave my dog, a constantly hungry Black Pug, a choice of his frozen treat in one hand and Newman's own in the other, he took a while but chose his treat.I then gave him Newman's own treat and he took it but he sniffed at it for awhile.  Now he knows what it is. I then sat down at my laptop and he jumped up to be with me, he stared at the treat and I moved it toward him and nothing, I gave the OK command and he looked at it,  I had to pick it up and give it too him. Now it is a few minutes later, he is sitting here, the treat is on my leg and he is looking at it, oops just jumped off.My dog, who will eat just about everything, just walked away from this treat.  He is not interested, I will not be buying this.  I will bring it to the shelter for another dog.",neutral
"I am thrilled that my dogs got to sample these new, organic dog treats. I've been a fan of Newman's Own treats for a while and my dogs love them. I have been looking for a *Large* size treat since the last company I bought treats from discontinued making theirs. These treats are a good size rectangle which are scored so you can break them in half if you wish. I won't be breaking them in half because I want my dogs to have a good sized treat between meals which will keep their belly full. They're *good and crunchy* which is wonderful for keeping tarter in check, and they smell like the earth.They are made from organic barley, organic lamb, organic carrots, organic apples, organic palm oil and organic molasses. Excellent !! There is also a cute story on the back of the bag about Paul Newman's dog which is very creative and amusing. I'm so happy to have found these snacks !! I also love the option for *Subscribe & Save* on Amazon.com with free shipping with 6 bags shipped all at once. A great deal and a great product !! I can't wait until they become available.",positive
"Boy did I ever test this out.Each morning after the kids get on the bus, the dogs get a quick walk around the neighborhood park.  They love this, and they especially love the dog moms who bring treats.My dog is a little weird.  She doesn't really like treats -- or rather, she doesn't like a lot of treats.So I thought between my dog and the 5 or 6 others that join the walk, I could give a good review of this product.The consensus:  Every dog liked them!  So that's the main thing that you're looking for when you spend your money on dog treats.  If natural ingredients are important to you, then you can depend on Newman's Own.The one thing that makes me hesitate in giving them 5 stars is that they are big and crumbly.  Crunchy dog treats are good for their teeth I think, but these are 2 x 1 inches big, with a scored line to break them into 2 1 x 1 inch treats.  I found that the scored area was easy to separate, but even so, they are kind of big.So when my dog (a 40 lb mixed breed) ate them, they made a big mess!The other dogs on the walk are the same size or bigger, except for one tiny Shih Tzu.  She wasn't intimidate and tackled the treat with gusto as well.There are about 10 to 15 bars per bag (scored in two, so 20 to 30 treats).  I didn't think to count them when they first arrived, but that's my best guess.",positive
"There's such a range with dog treats - you can find those fake bacon treats that are filled with chemicals and then you can find these treats that contain only organic ingredients - no strange chemicals that you can't pronounce. If you want to give your dog healthy organic treats that they'll like, these treats are it. These treats are about 2 inches by 1 inch, scored in the middle so that you can break them in half (even scored, it can be difficult to break them in half). These treats are very hard - so if you have a dog with dental problems (like a senior dog), they will have problems eating these treats. If you have a dog that leaves crumbs and doesn't vacuum the floor for every morsel, you'll find plenty of crumbs after your dog eats these treats. Taste-wise, my dogs loved these treats. I have 2 large dogs (Labs) who, granted, love all treats. I decided to try a taste test - since my dogs will eat their favorite treat first, I was curious to see how these treats fared with some of their other treats. I gave my dogs these treats, a lite doggie treat, and a bacon/cheddar treat (both of these treats are made by Old Mother Hubbard). Of the three times I tried this test, one Lab consistently preferred the Old Mother Hubbard (OMH) bacon/cheddar treat (and would eat this treat a quick second), the other Lab preferred the Newman's Own treats. Considering that the Lab who ate the OMH treats first, tried to eat these at almost the same time, I'll say he liked these treats a lot too. For the amount of treats and with Amazon's current price, I think this is great deal for a healthy doggie treat.",positive
"My wife and I usually try to give our two dogs the best food and the best treats which is why we generally feed them Wellness products or really anything from the Old Mother Hubbard family of products.  We have always given them the Wellness dog biscuits and they have been wonderful.  However the only pain of the Wellness biscuits is that we usually have to go to the pet store specifically to get them as they are not available in our regular grocery store.  I know, petty reason for not getting the biscuits, but when the pet store is an additional ten miles away from your grocer you begin to wish that the local shop had better options.Luckily they have the Newman's Own Organics at our grocer.Our dogs loved these biscuits.  Not only did my wife and I have the peace of mind giving our girls these treats due to the wonderful ingredient list but it turns out that the dogs adore these treats. They are also pretty good sized chucks that takes a while for dogs to crunch through which is good for their teeth.I received this pack through the vine program but this is certainly something that I will be buying plenty of in the future.",positive
"I was skeptical, little Ms. Pepper can be finicky.  We were at a pet store recently and the pet store told us that every dog loves their treats, and our dog turned up her nose and walked away.  She had no interest.  She loves treats, she just doesn't want dog treats.So we tried Newman's own treats - and I like Newman's own values and mission - and she mowed down like nobodies business.Today, I opened the bag, and I kid you not our schnauzer started shaking, wagging her whole butt.  (and she's not an excitable animal)  She stood on her hind legs and pranced about.  I was completely amused.  I told her to sit.  (she's also very stubborn)  She sat, her little paws shaking, she wanted that treat so bad.  I said take it like a lady.  And ever so gently she took the biscuit.  And then she ate like a hog.The biscuits are bigger than the treats we normally give her.  They smell fresh.  There doesn't appear to be any artificial color in it, at least it doesn't stain her beard.  I really feel good about giving Pepper these treats, and she seems pleased as punch to get them.  I've honestly never seen her that excited about a treat.  We'll have to get them once and awhile, she actually listens when these are waiting in the wings.*UPDATE* We just bought more of these for Ms. Pepper and I'm not kidding you, when she saw the bag she did a little dance about sat at my feet and just waited.  Once she got her treat she took off running with it just in case I'd changed m mind, and she devoured it like a little pig!",positive
"I have to LOL a bit at the ""How do you rate this item?"" question for this review.  How would ""I"" rate the item?  Do ""I"" like it?  Uh, sure, I feel really emotional about this item and I absolutely love it, can't you just picture me sitting here chewing on one of these treat biscuits?I suppose I shouldn't joke too much here since there's been stories of some people eating dog food for years, but really, I'm the human in the animal+human equation here and my opinion really isn't the one that matters for this product.  What matters is what the doggie thinks, or how she seems to react to being given one of these treats.  It's here that things remain tough though as the family dog behaves like many dogs do -- if it's at all edible, and heck, for a lot of things that aren't (like her stuffed toys that all die quick deaths), she'll have it gone so quickly you question whether she ever even tasted whatever it was you gave her.With that said, these dry biscuits do tend to slow her down a little, at least compared to some of the other treats we might give her.  (For example: Cardinal Laboratories Pet Botanics Training Rewards Treats, Beef 20 Ounces).  Being dry, she's got to slow down a bit and crunch up these treats.  In our case, with a smaller dog (Pomeranian), she really has to crunch things up, even if we break these biscuits apart (they come as breakable bars with two smaller portions in each bar).  A larger dog wouldn't have that much work to do, or at least I doubt they would.  I'll find out a bit later as I intend to take a few of these treats over to my lady friend's house where her much bigger family dog can give them a try.Realistically, the Newman's Own brand is one that I enjoy supporting.  They have a good reputation for me and their products are always good.  These dog treats seem to be yet another good example of that.",positive
"I opened the packages, and pulled out one of the biscuits.  They are shaped as two pieces that can easily be broken in half.  Each 1/2 piece is a bit large for training, I would prefer smaller bits, but the 1/2 piece makes a nice mouthful for a medium sized dog (45 lb).  The biscuits are a rather drab brown, a simple rectangular shape, very utilitarian, favoring function over form.Now the real test.  I gave one to my dog.  She was hesitant at first, but gave in and attacked the treat with gusto.  Her normal behavior for getting a treat is to sit.  Once she finished the first treat, she got into the sit position, and stared intently at me and the bag, eager to earn another.  I gave her a second, and it was gone in moments.  I then placed her regular treat (a Milkbone) 2 feet apart from one of these treat, made the dog wait for 15 seconds.  When I let her go, she went first for the Newman treat.  Once gone, she went just a quickly to the Milkbone.  Hardly a scientific test, but interesting all the same.As for the packaging, the item says it's a 6-pack of treats, but I received only a single bag of treats.  For the price, this is in no way worth it for a single bag.  For 6 bags, however, this would be competitive with ""name brand"" snacks, and the ingredients list would cause me to choose this first.",positive
"Having lost our German Shepard that we raised from a pup at age 12 to heart disease a couple of years ago we are always interested in products to help our new dog live a longer and healthy life.  When I saw this I was impressed with the healthy ingredients in this snack.  When it arrived I began to open the package and Bella, our black lab, was sitting ready and waiting for what morsel was coming her way.  She eagerly accepted the treat and carried over to her favorite spot to chow down.  We watched in anticipation as she inspected the treat.  Finally she decided it was worthy of her pallet and ate it in a few quick bites.  We were enthusiastic at her acceptance of the treat as she can be very finicky.  However, a few days later, after receiving a daily helping, we notice she was leaving the snacks unfinished.  Perhaps she quickly grew tired of them or maybe she just decided to be finicky, but whatever the reason I now have my doubts that this will become one of her favorite snacks.  But, iF you want your dog to live a long and health life it is certainly worth the price to see if your pet will like them.",positive
"Let's be real. My dog is happy for any attention and will eat just about anything. The worse it smells to me, the better the dog likes it. My dog's absolute favorite treat is a horrible herring-flavored dog biscuit from the specialty pet store--to me it smells like rotten fish but just opening the package will cause the dog to run into the room.My poor pooch suffers from food allergies so I have to be careful what he eats. This dog biscuit is everything I look for: no corn, no chemicals, no mysterious ""by-products"". To date, my dog has had no reaction to these biscuits. This is a big deal because the wrong food can give him running sores under his long coat and make him itchy and miserable. NEWMAN'S LAMB AND BARLEY biscuit has an attractive (to me) smell that is reminiscent of  molasses, which is one of the ingredients. Each biscuit has a groove down the middle making it easy to break, so one has a choice to feed the whole biscuit (suitable for a big dog) or only half (for a smaller dog).The dog doesn't go wild for these things, but he does like them. Based on his body language when these are offered, they rate at least a seven. I love these things and would rate them as five stars because they are healthy and safe for my special needs pet. The four star rating comes from my dog. We agree on that much!",positive
"My title says it all.  I appreciate the fact that these are built with nutrition in mind, but since my dog ONLY eats healthy dog food I'm not entirely concerned about a small, fun snack for him from time to time.At the sound of me saying ""treat!"" my dog almost looses his mind.  When I first gave him this he took it in his mouth, ran over to his treat-eating spot, and then dropped it and looked at it, not sure what to make of it.  After a while he bit into it (CRUUUUCH!) and ate the entire thing.I offered him another one the next day and he took it with a lot less enthusiasm than he usually does when taking treats.  It was almost as if he was saying, ""Well, if that is all I get I'll take it, but next time you say 'treat' it better be something I can get excited about.""  He ate it as well, but without the usual glee he puts into his treat-eating.So, he'll eat them but there are a host of other treats -- most of them also built with health in mind -- that he would prefer to eat first.  I'll still give him all of these square little biscuits from time to time but only because I don't want them to go to waste.  I won't be getting another bag.",neutral
"My dog's favorite treat is vitalife chicken poppers.  I did a video taste test with 3 treats (this one, the chicken popper, and a regular milkbone biscuit) expecting her to take the popper first, but then see how fast she came back for the Newman's Own Dog treat.  To my actual surprise she took the Newman's Own first.  This was the first time I ever offered it to her.  I usually give her a few treats in the morning and she smells them all and grabs her favorite first.I will definitely be buying more.  Check out the video.  I asked her to give the treat back to me (she's a good dog) and choose again just to make sure.  She chose the Newman's own again and gobbled it.  She did come back for the chicken popper when she was done with the Newman's Own.  She left the Milk Bone where it was.In addition to her liking it, I liked that the ingredient list was so simple without unrecognizable ingredients ... i.e. it was Barley, Lamb, Carrots.  If I like the ingredient list and she loves the treat, that's all I need to know!Very very happy with this product!!!",positive
"My dogs are decidedly not ""new age"" or impressed by the fact that these dog treats ""are high in protein, naturally preserved with no wheat or corn, no artificial colors of [sic] flavor enhancers, and are free of added hormones, antibiotics and chemical additives.""Out of the bag, these treats seem decidedly overmanufactured, dry, dusty, and uninteresting. But I left it to my Australian Shepherds to decide on their own. During the first taste test, Kirwan, who will throw his head back like an alligator and eat anything tossed his way, crunched through the first one but was not interested in a second helping of these Newman's Own Organics Lamb and Barley New Zealand Ranch Style Dog Treats. Pippin, who has a more discerning palette, moved his across the rug with his nose and subsequently abandoned it.This morning, I placed a treat on the floor for each dog, and Kirwan ate his without enthusiasm while Pippin again ignored his.Look, I love my dogs and I think Newman's Own is a fine company. But this product seems to me the result of overzealous people going to great lengths to make themselves feel good about what they are feeding their dogs. I cannot imagine the amount of farmland, energy, and resources expended to create these organic dog treats. We are really out of balance here with our priorities and perspectives.Perhaps some animal nutritionist blessed this recipe, the art department created the bucolic packaging, and the marketing folks carefully crafted the spin for this product, all to make us feel good about having these tucked away in our pantries, but at $4 a bag, this will be the only time this product appears in our house. Besides, my dogs, who actually like foul smelling foods and will gloriously roll in who knows what sorts of awful stuff they find, do not like these sorts of boutique fabrications.I really think a reality check is needed. (And I can already feel the sharp sting of venom as folks take me to task for holding a contrarian opinion here.)",negative
"I was excited to be able to give these to my dog because he has tried and liked other Newman's Own Organics dog treats, like the cheese treats, so I figured he would enjoy these as well.  My dog is a Cockapoo and although he is generally not a picky eater, he likes some treats more than others.  (So far the Science Diet treats and Milkbones have not been winners.)My first impression was that I really liked the ingredients list.  Unlike a lot of dog treats, I actually understood and recognized all the ingredients and the fact that the ingredients were all organic were a plus.  Of course, I knew none of this would make a difference if my dog didn't like them.So what was the result?  Most of the time he really likes these treats, though he still prefers more of the jerky-style and chewy treats.  (I know this because there have been a few occasions when he has turned these treats down for whatever reason but will still gladly accept one of the others.)  Most of the time though he seems very happy to have one of these.Worth noting, these treats seem a little large for my 20-lb sized dog.  They can easily be broken in half, but breaking them in half again from there can be tricky.  Unlike some other large-sized treats he doesn't have a difficult time eating these, but boy are they crumbly.  Because he has to take several bites to eat one crumbs usually go everywhere.  He's a thorough eater so generally I haven't had a problem with a mess being left behind BUT I don't know that I would want him eating these treats on carpet or another surface where crumbs could get trapped.Overall, they are a good treat.  I appreciate the ingredient list and the fact my dog likes them, but wish they were a little smaller so he could eat them without them crumbling everywhere.",neutral
"These lamb and barley treats have some excellent features. I was impressed the certified organic ingredients, the re-sealable bag, and I like that they are large bones, but are scored so they can be broken in half. Left whole, the treats are good for large dogs, but when broken in half would be good for medium-sized dogs. They seem a bit too hard for small dogs.Our dogs usually like lamb flavored food, so this seemed like a good choice. We have three dogs and each had their own reaction to the treat. Our smallest dog, who usually likes anything, would barely sniff the treat and didn't even try to eat it. The middle-sized dog who is more picky wouldn't eat it at first. After playing with it for a few minutes, he finally did eat it. I'm assuming the smell wasn't appealing to him since it doesn't smell like a typical dog treat. Our dogs are used to a variety of store-bought and homemade dog treats. However, these organic treats smelled like hay to me (I'm assuming that's the barley), and therefore weren't very well received by two of my dogs.Our Golden Retriever likes most any treats and she ate this one without hesitation. While the treats might be great for some, since only one of our dogs will eat the treats regularly, I don't think they would be worth the extra cost for our household.",neutral
"Okay, I have to be honest here.  My Black Lab is not exactly a picky eater.  If I refer to something as a ""cookie"" or a ""treat"" and call her a ""good girl"" when I give it her, she is guaranteed to enjoy it.  Therefore, I can't honestly say that she ""liked"" Newman's Organic Lamb and Barley treats ""more"" than any other snacks I've given her over the years.However, I can say that I felt better about offering them to her!  First of all, a ""Nutritional Facts"" comparison showed them to be superior to some of the common store brand biscuits that I've bought in the past.  Secondly, they smelled better (I'm tempted to use the word ""fresher"") than some of the other brands.  And finally, she digested them well.  I don't feed her table scraps or people food aside from an occasional raw or frozen carrot, and I don't switch her regular food very often, because her system is fairly sensitive to changes in her diet.  She handled the Newman biscuits with no problems at all.I would probably feed her these treats on a regular basis if price were no object; however, these are a premium product and are priced accordingly.  What I will do is purchase them when they are on sale, just as I do a couple of other premium brands.  Definitely recommended!",positive
"I got this thinking that it would be a great organic treat for my Lab/Rhodesdian Ridgeback mix puppy. I figured giving him a treat like this would really satisfy his chewing instinct. This treat is VERY hard. It comes in a rectangle shape that is divided in half and I tried to break it into two smaller treats and had a difficult time. My dog did not like the flavor either. He preferred to play with these rather than eat them. Usually he will eat a treat in about a minute but this treat stayed in his cage with him picking it up and dropping it for hours. He has very powerful jaws and he usually tears up most of his toys in a day or two, yet he did not wont to eat these very much. Whatever they put in this is not very appealing to dogs apparently.Your dogs may like this better (hopefully). Again this is a VERY hard threat so make sure your dogs don' t mind having to gnaw at it for awhile. Also, if your dog acts like it doesn't like it then it probably never will, so give the pooch a different treat.",negative
"An Amazon Vines review of the Newman's New Zealand Lamb and Barley Organic dog treats. The product arrived timely and well packaged. I received one 10oz. re-sealable pouch.  Newman's states that the product is organic, which Newman's say means the production systems seek to provide food and fiber products of the highest quality. The treats are rectangular dog biscuits, that are about 1 inch by 2 inches.  Each biscuit is scored in the middle so it is easy to break the biscuit into two pieces.The package listed the ingredients as: Organic barley, Organic lamb, Organic carrots, Organic apples, Organic palm oil, and Organic molasses.Newman's claims that the dog biscuits do not contain poultry by-products, chemical fertilizers, antibiotics, chemical additives or artificial preservatives, no wheat or corn, and no artificial flavors. The biscuits had a pleasant smell and looked like quality dog biscuits.  But of course, the real test was, would the dogs like them. Well, the dogs devoured each biscuit I gave them and I think they would have easily eaten the entire bag at one time if I let them!This seems like a good quality product, which my dogs greatly enjoyed so I give Newman's New Zealand Lamb and Barley organic dog treats a 5 star rating.",positive
"The real reviewer - Indiana Jones (aka Indy Bear) a 13ish mix that came straight from the humane society.  Over the last 12 years Indy has been through cancer, hip displaysia, severe arthritis, and several tummy issues that his vet referred to as ""garbage gut"" and now he's lost his hearing.Did I mention that he's a pudgy dog?  Maybe its spending the first year of his life in a pound, but even now - he LOVES to eat.  So when the opportunity to try a new snack came along, he informed me that it was my only choice.I do like that these are organic... not that my dog cares. But I still would prefer if the first ingredient was a meat or meat based product.  My dog has canine teeth made for gripping, tearing, and scissoring which means that the rest of his body is set up for the consumption of MEAT.  Not corn, potatoes, barley etc.  Now granted the ingredients in here are far better than a milkbone, but you pay for them as well.These come in a nice little rectangle shape that is scored down the middle (like a short fat graham cracker) I didn't bother breaking it at the score because he would know and not leave me alone until the other half appeared.  Needless to say - they are VERY hard, but apparently quite tasty.  I don't know that a little dog, or a baby puppy could eat them but since Indy is a 60lbs Australian Shepherd/Springer Spaniel mix (with a smattering of other doggies in there too) he had no trouble eating them.  Much like all food it disappeared quickly with little to no facial expression so I can only assume that they must be okay.  I don't know that I would go out of my way to purchase these - I did like that they came in a bag rather than a box, but would have preferred a more ""green"" bag rather than plastic.  If you are going to go organic, then go all the way and give me some eco-friendly packaging.Much love to Newman's for being on the right track and trying to offer us healthier food for our four legged family members.",positive
"The amazon description page for this item says most everything you need to know, other than this: will your dog eat them?Dog owners know that each dog is different, some will eat anything you put in front of their face, and some can be VERY finicky. So, I'm not sure how reliable a source I am, because our 15-pound mutt is a little closer to the former category: if it's not bigger than her head, then she'll try to eat it. So, yes, she loves the few of these we've given her so far. They are hard (Milk Bone kind of hard), smallish dry squares that take some effort to break in to small-dog bite-sized pieces, so they test our dog's jaws a little, but her tastebuds don't seem to complain either. Frankly, I like having a treat a dog can't consume in 2 seconds, it's good when she has to work at it a little, both to keep her occupied and to give their teeth and jaws a little workout. Having said that, smaller dogs, weaker-jawed dogs (puppies or the elderly) might not be willing or able to make the effort unless you mash the treat with a hammer or soak it in water or broth for a minute... and why waste your time, just buy a different treat, right?As usual, there's some cute fanciful text on the packaging, and like all Newman's Own products, the net profits go to charity. What's not to like?",positive
"I have been looking for alternatives to made-in-China jerky. Because of - I presume - the amount of meat required to make real jerky, this has been a difficult endeavor. Even product lines like Milo's Kitchen source jerky from China while making the rest of their products - the ones they can process with fillers - in the US. True Chews markets US-made jerky treats but the meat is processed with other ingredients into a jerky-shaped chew that doesn't much resemble actual jerky.Likewise, when I received these treats they were not what I expected. ""Jerky,"" to my mind, means plain, dried meat. I thought the other mentioned ingredients would be added as a coating for flavor, but I expected a largely unprocessed product. In fact it is a cubed, compressed product containing significant amounts of grains and other ingredients as filler. My dog liked them but for the price there are other treats he likes better.Maybe my expectations of a treat labeled ""jerky"" are out of line, but I know a lot of people besides me are looking for a US-made jerky treat, and in my opinion this isn't it. On to Blue Buffalo Wilderness jerky. It is several times more expensive but so far the only ""real"" US-made jerky I have found.",neutral
"I am not on a gluten free diet. However, I find gluten free foods more filling. And so, I gave these crackers a try, after coming across them in my grocery store. I like the original and cheddar flavours the best (the cheddar flavour is very delicate).1) I have not experienced the breakage problem some mention. Yes, there is a broken cracker here and there, but nothing out of norm. Quite frankly, I think they pack them as they do, in two pouches, two servings each, in order to pump up the volume, so to speak. Each of these boxes contains only four servings (32 crackers). That's not much for the price. This is the only reason for the four, rather then five star rating.2) They are filling and tasty. I am addicted to these crackers with red pepper humus. Yum! They scoop well once you get a hang of it (they are flaky and will break more often then regular crackers would in the same situation).3) The box is made of 100% recycled material, for those to whom this matters.Enjoy!PS: There is a warning on the label that says they may contain traces of soy, milk, and sesame, in case anyone is alergic. Also, they do contain eggs.",positive
"I was pleasantly surprised when I tried these crackers - I am always a bit wary of trying GF products since so many have a strange taste and/or texture. These, however, are delicious. They do remind me of Ritz crackers (at least what I remember from eating them 2 years ago) except not quite as oily.Good:- They taste good and have a really nice texture.- I don't think they are exceptionally bland - they have a slight buttery flavor and seem like generic crackers to me. Definitely more flavor that water crackers- I don't taste the funny aftertaste that one of the reviewers mentions. Perhaps some people are more sensitive to that taste than I am.Bad:- Cost- Broken crackers: I agree with other reviewers that the packages often contain a lot of broken ones. This is not just when they are purchased online; it is also true of boxes that I've purchased at a store like Whole Foods. I guess these crackers are just fragile and need special packaging.That combination of downsides makes it a tough choice for me about whether to buy these crackers. Do I really want to pay a lot (3-4x as much as ""glutinized"" crackers) for a box of broken crackers? I haven't decided. For now, they are a splurge that I indulge in occasionally.",positive
"I LOVE Glutino's crackers.  I am gluten intolerant, so I cannot have gluten or wheat.  I never really missed crackers, but after I tasted these at my natural health food store during a tasting they were having - WOW!!!  They are AMAZING and I was hooked.  I also love their vegetable flavor.  I have never tried the cheddar as I cannot have dairy, but I'm sure they are good too.The only problems I have with the crackers are the high saturated fat content and the price.  Of course, with any gluten free item, they are a bit pricey, but that's to be expected, unfortunately.  But they really don't give you a lot in the box for the price.I saw the 'saltine' or 'table' cracker version of Glutino's the other day at my health food store and I was going to get them because I've been wanting 'saltine' type crackers for my soup, but the saturated fat content was really high!!!  Three grams of saturated fat for just THREE crackers.  Ridiculous!!!  Of course, some people don't care about the nutritional/health facts pertaining to the food they eat, but I do... and I would NOT get these because of that.  But the other crackers are really GOOD and the saturated fat content isn't too high.  Still not the greatest, but because they are so delicious, I've made an exception for them.",positive
"One my standards for judging a gluten free item is that I can serve it at a party and my gluten-eating guests enjoy it.  These crackers reach that standard.  I have served these crackers several times to a gluten-eating crowd and there has always been at least one guest who unsuspectingly eats them, then at some point remembers that I am gluten intolerant, and comes over to me and asks, ""These are gluten free?  Really?""This is so predictable and it tickles me every time.  The only giveaway that they are gluten free is that the word ""Glutino"" is pressed on each and every cracker.  I would prefer maybe an elegant cursive ""g"" on the cracker because I don't think ""Glutino"" sounds particularly appetizing but that is just my humble opinion.I would compare these crackers to the no-salt saltine crackers I used to eat years ago.  They are not quite as crunchy, but they still have crunch.  They are plain but that's why I buy them.  I serve them with different cheeses, hummus, tapenades and smoked trout dip.  I generally don't want anything but a plain cracker for these purposes.I have also crushed these up and used them successfully in place of dry bread crumbs or panko crumbs.The only down side to this product is that there can be more than a few broken crackers in each box.  I would buy an extra box if you are using these for a party and food presentation is an issue.So many of the good gluten free items are quite expensive and these crackers are no exception.  I have learned to eat less and appreciate everything more.",positive
"Based on our experience I would give this product 1 star, but I concede that our dog's reaction may not be typical.We gave our dog one of these early in the evening.  He's a mid-sized dog at about 35 lbs, but he's also a strong chewer.  Based on what I could tell from the package, though, I had no reason to believe I should buy the larger size.  We were in the room and casually observed him as he chewed on it.  Our dog had the whole thing eaten within an hour.He seemed fine and the next morning his bathroom routine was completely normal.  However, when we got home from work, it was clear that the poor guy had been struggling not to have an accident.  When we got him outside, he had multiple explosive bowel movements.  A little further examination showed us that, despite his best efforts, his butt had been leaking during the day.  He had also given himself a hemorrhoid.  The poor guy.We double checked the package and found no directions, advice, or warnings that would have helped us foresee this issue.  I never want my dog to go through that again and thus we will never buy these again (and the extras have gone in the trash).",negative
"A few years ago, my wife was on a new medication that would make her sick all the time.  We were on vacation and she was in our room throwing up all day.  I walked over to the Whole Foods next door to see if I could find anything that might make her feel any better, when I stumbled upon this while just looking around the tea aisle.  I'm not really much of a natural remedies kind of guy and don't worship crystals... but this just seemed to be too much of a coincidence.  I had to try...!  I made her some back at the room and she felt much better in just a few minutes!  Over the following months, I would make her a cup whenever she was feeling badly.  It really worked!Later, over the years, we recommended or gave this to friends and acquaintances struggling with nausea.  We gave it to one lady who was pregnant and having awful morning sickness.  It worked so well for her, she went right out and bought her own supply!This week, my wife is sick again and we ran out. I couldn't find any locally!  I checked Amazon and found this six pack to be way cheaper then the $4.99 per box I typically would pay.  It arrived quickly and my wife is feeling much better.",positive
"I found this flavor of Primal Strips Spicy & (Hot Mushroom) to be one of the most salty foods I have ever tasted! It was an overwhelming salt taste and this flavor is just not for me. I could not eat more than one. This brand's Teriyaki flavor is better. The ""jerky"" is a bit soft, thin and oily. It has a strange texture that breaks into pieces that are more mushy than chewy. It is not as satisfying as the other ""mock meat"" products I've tried,  (2 examples are listed below). I suggest finding a way to taste one piece of this before committing to buy an entire case.For comparison, I would recommend ""Stonewall's Jerquee"" (soy, vegetarian, available on Amazon). Stonewalls has a better, chewer,""meatier"" texture, soft enough to bite into, but drier and firm enough to chew for a short while. It comes in 7 flavors, none of which were unpleasant, like this Primal Strips flavor.Another tasty soy/meatless similar product is ""Manna Soy Gourmet Meatless"" (4 flavors, on Amazon). This comes in big, 4 pound, bags and 4 flavors. It starts out softer than jerky, but can be microwaved into dryer, chewy strips that are very satisfying. Very versatile for vegetarian/vegan diets and a good value for price.",negative
"I just received a box of 50 of the Deidrich french Roast. Upon opening the box I saw coffee grinds meaning some kcups broke open.I made a quick call to amzn. Not so upset at losing a few kcups...stuff happens. More upset at the time it would require to wipe the grinds off of each kcup and then find and throw away the damaged ones.AMZN very promptly gave me a full refund and since it was a 'Grocery Item', they said to keep it or throw it away, but they couldnt take it back.Obviously I took the time to clean everything and kept the undamaged kcups.I recently tried EMERILS BIG EASY BOLD and like it very much. Tried around 8 cups to ensure the last was as good as the first.I wont put it at the top of my 'favorite kcups' list, but will say it was very tasty and worth ordering.Nice 'Parisian' taste. Decent kick.4 star coffee + 5 star AMZN CS = BUY IT. You and your guests should like it and AMZN CS ensures if there is an issue, they will make it right.",positive
"After FINALLY purchasing the best coffee maker I've ever had in 40 years of drinking coffee, the hunt was on to find the best tasting coffee to go with it. When it comes to coffee, I suppose that it's really a ""to each his or her own"" thing. But I've tried 'em all, and out of all the various varieties that are offered here at Amazon, the K-cup that provides the most pleasurable mix of everything that I was looking for in a cup of coffee is undisputedly Emeril's Big Easy Bold.Nothing beats Emeril's Big Easy Bold. There are plenty of other brands trying to suggest that they're bold. I've tried the ""Midnight Magic"" brand; I've tried the ""Jet Fuel"" brand; I've tried the ""Donut Shop"" brand; I've tried all of the ""Extra Bolds""; but the K-cup that really tastes like the jet fuel packed cup of coffee that you get in the best donut shop is Emeril's Big Easy Bold.What's really cool is that whether you make a small cup or large cup of Emeril's Big Easy Bold, you won't lose the rich flavor. Most Keurig Coffee Makers have at least two buttons that let you choose to make a large or small cup. Some even have three buttons for a large, medium or small. I like a large cup. Some of the other brands noticeably lost some of their flavor as I went from a medium cup to a large...but not the Emeril's.There is no question here. If you like a darker roast that's full of flavor and packs a punch, you've found the right page here at Amazon. Wake up people, and add this to your cart. Bam!",positive
"I would have preferred them to have been made with stevia as opposed to splenda for ease of mind out of health concern reasons surrounding the safeness of splenda, but it is what it is. I also wish they'd come in glass as opposed to plastic bottles in these sizes maybe even flip tops because then they could have been recycled and used for wine or beer bottling purposes which would be great. As for the flavor I've tried 3 out of the 6 so far raspberry, chocolate, and caramel. The caramel has a nice aroma to me and tastes all right, but my least favorite so far. The chocolate seems to mix really nice with the raspberry and also seems to really stand out better to me in iced coffee. The raspberry was my favorite out of the 3 I've had the opportunity to try thus far. I think they are nice additions to flavor coffee's with, but you need to figure out the right consistencies on the amounts to use with them too much tastes a bit artificial and too little and it can be too subtle and difficult to discern the flavoring in them. I'd give them 4 out 5 overall they seem decent really, but has areas for improvement though I wouldn't exactly hesitate to recommend them or give them away as a gift to the right person.",positive
"Amazon doesn't list the ingredients of this, but it does contain lots of high fructose corn syrup and regular corn syrup.  Corn syrup, especially the high fructose variety, is quite bad for you.  It's cheap for manufacturers, that's partly why they use it.  I'm disappointed in Heinz about his.  Due to this, it has 4 grams of sugar per 1 Tbsp serving, double the sugar of another bottle of regular ketchup I have.  Since most of us use at least 2 Tbsp per serving this is quite a bit of sugar.Second, this uses Potassium Chloride, the main ingredient of No Salt salt substitute.  This can be fine for many people (used in moderation) but it is a strict no-no for people taking certain blood pressure medications, such as myself (I think many medications in the ACE-inhibitor family especially).I should have somehow found the ingredients list from Heinz itself (or somewhere on the net) before buying this.  Maybe I tried, I forget.  At any rate, for your convenience, here is the list of ingredients, in this exact order from the label:""INGREDIENTS: TOMATOE CONCENTRATE MADE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, *POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SPICE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING.  * NOT IN REGULAR KETCHUP""Interestingly, this did not come in a case, even though 9 is the minumum order.  It came as loose bottles in a box.  Also, there was a barcode/description label sticker over part of the manufacturer ingredients list and nutrition info label in the exact same place on each bottle.  This was probably for internal Amazon purposes.  I bit of a pain to peel back to read underneath, but you only really need to do this on one bottle anyway, so not that big of a deal.I hope this review is helpful.",negative
"I have been trying herbal tea mixtures in tea bags for years. Whenever I go into any ethnic market I always look for them. Overall this is the very best for taste and almost more importantly for reliability and predictability. Unlike green tea which will stay good in the little bags seemingly for years, a lot of herbal teas turn sour or dusty in no time. So if the merchant has had them on the shelf for a while what you are actually buying is flavorless dust. This mixture is always very fresh tasting and super delicious. I add it to green tea all the time. Recently when my brother-in-law visited us he tasted my green tea with this mixture and raved saying: ""This is like a meal!"" It is so rich and upfront with this mixture that it is really complex and so tasty. The herbs relax you a bit, which if mixed with green tea and its caffeine is sort of robbing Peter to pay Paul in terms of energy. I drink it in the morning all the time, and it has never made me sleepy. I recommend it on the basis of taste, I sort of doubt it would work to induce sleep. It has a generally balancing effect, and its absolutely gourmet mouth feel and taste makes it seem very refined, which is great combined with a lot of the cheaper green teas I buy.",positive
"It's really important to me to feed my pets quality food.  My first dog had severe allergies to food, and all of the vets we took her to caught that.  She had terrible skin rashes, raw hot spots, and constant ear infections--all of which are indications that she had food allergies.  I wish I had had the Internet back then so I could have saved her life.  She eventually ended up getting stomach cancer and dying at the very young age of five.  I truly believe that if we had switched her to a quality food, she could have lived a longer, happier life. It was an important lesson for me to learn, and I will never feed any of my animals sub-par food ever again.I have had my current dog on Natural Balance Ultra Premium as well as Solid Gold Hund n Flocken.  Both of those foods are of good quality, but are also very pricey.  If you would like to do your own research on different food options and brands, [...]and [...]are great sites.Natural Balance, Solid Gold, and Premium Edge have all received 4-star ratings at dog food analysis.  The biggest issue with Premium Edge (and all of Diamond foods--including NB and SG) was the fact that there weren't any written guarantees that they did not use Ethoxyuin as a preservative.  I emailed Diamond foods, and received an email stating that they and their suppliers no longer use Ethoxyquin as a preservative.I'm really impressed with Premium Edge.  It is a good quality food and it comes at a much better price for me (on top of being significantly cheaper, the bags are 35lbs as opposed to NB and SG's 33lb. bags).  The final selling point for me is that my dog really LOVES her food now.  With both previous brands, she would eat half of her food and then walk away and eat the rest of it later when she got hungry enough.  With Premium Edge Skin and Coat, she scarfs everything down right away.  She even BEGS me to feed her in the morning and evening now.All in all, I'm really happy with my choice to switch to Premium Edge.  It's an affordable, good quality dog food, and my dog LOVES it!  I highly recommend giving it a try.  :)",positive
"We recently started eating more healthy in our household. We switched to pasture raised chickens and eggs with no antibiotics, no corn feed, no hormones. We also switched to pasture raised beef and hogs. Once again, no hormones, no antibiotics, and no corn feed. What a difference in ease of weight control. Not to mention a lot healthier all the way around. So, it did not take us long to decide to provide a better dog food for our two blue ticked beagles. Since we can not insure that the beef or chickens used in dog food are of the same quality as what we eat, salmon and potatoes are a better choice. Our female has lost 5 pounds from a hefty 40 lbs to 35lbs and has leveled out beautifully. The male has lost 8 pounds and has also leveled out to the vets praise. She was impressed with their progress at 9 years old. My geriatric children love the taste and no longer hesitate around the food bowl. The internet is a wonderful thing and I am so glad we found Premium Edge. It is a high quality dry dog food that is reasonably priced. You can pay more, but you return on investment will be marginal. We have started topping it off with Dogswell canned dog food just to add an extra bit of flavor and our dogs have never been happier.",positive
"We have been through 3 brands of dog food over the past 3 years because of price/availability on Amazon.  This is the last (Amazon delivered) brand we tried because our regular brand became unavailable.The Premium Edge Salmon seems to have a quality list of ingredients & seems comparable to the Costco Salmon brand (Costco is slightly cheaper but Costco requires an annual membership fee & Amazon delivers to your doorstep).  The food does have an odor that we didn't find in our other premium foods, and I do not know the source of the odor (we previously have feed our dogs Castor & Pollux Ultramix Large Breed Adult Canine Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-Pound Bag and Dogswell Happy Hips for Dogs, Chicken & Oats Dry Dog Food, 22.5-Pound Bag.The dogs do not seem to mind the odor & happily chow down on this food (they are slightly picky and, when I was in a food pinch, turned their noses up at Iams).  Their stools are firm & their coats are good & healthy.Because we go through so much dog food (120lbs/month), and because of availability issues that I've had with Amazon in the past, we will be switching to the Costco/Kirkland food.  However, if this is less of a concern for you & if you want your dog food delivered to your doorstep (a real plus), then this is a premium food that is worth trying. Both this brand & the Costco brand is manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods, a company that has had a lot of recalls in the past (in fact, both this food & the Costco food were subject to recall in early 2012).",positive
"I have 2 large breeds; a Tibetan Mastiff 2 years old and a Newfie 8 years old. I used to buy the old Sam's brand Lamb and Rice formula - which is a good food, but I always had to add something to it, like milk, broth, treats to make it palatable to the pups. This formula doesn't require anything but the kibble, and so treats remain treats instead of part of the meal.They both eat it up without any issues; no digestive problems.I originally found out about it through our dog trainer. She suggested it because my Newfie is a senior and is starting to have allergies - itchy skin. We live in the South and have 2 long haired large dogs who are prone to allergies. This has helped some, but I keep them on it because they do eat it and the ingredients are high quality.I started giving them Omega 3,6,9s and Biotin again. I used to do this over a year ago and they both had beautiful hair and skin. My TM has some itching, but not bad - gorgeous coat. The Newfie is miserable and I hope putting her back on the Omega's and Biotin will reverse the issues. Her hair and skin was great when she was on them before, I just wasn't 100% sure it was the vitamins that helped. I will know soon enough and post my findings. Just put them back on them, so it may take me 2 months to update. I have also tried other holistic approaches to helping her with her skin as well as Benadryl - they help some, but not enough.Won't be disappointed and you can't beat that delivery is free, no tax and it comes straight to your door - I enjoy that I do not have to lug the large bags around Sam's. :)",positive
"I didn't plan on writing a review for this product. I mean, it's dog food. I don't eat it! But I read a review or two that complained about dogs getting gas after eating this. I have three dogs: 11.0 pounds, 33 pounds and 96 pounds. I tried to mix like is always suggested, but my dogs just made a mess and picked out the new stuff like they always do. I held out and hoped they'd finish of the old brand, but they didn't, which is par for course with my dogs. (I'm weak.) So I just threw out what little was left of the old stuff and didn't bother mixing anymore. My two smaller dogs had no issues. My larger dog got some horrible gas, like she always does when we go through with food changes, and she seemed a bit bloated and crampy. That lasted about a day or two and she's been fine ever since. Well, old Sadie still has gas from time to time, but that's not uncommon for her size. At any rate, she's always gotten a case of the gas from time to time, just like her daddy (me). My bottom line: My dogs like it, my wife is satisfied with the ingredients, and the price isn't insane. I intend to buy it for awhile and see...",positive
"I got this bag just today. It arrived promptly in a giant box. Opened the box & the bag had no tears, scuffs, or any damage. Perfect condition. I dumped the dry food into my storage box & liked the fact there's no artificial colors. I also liked the small kibble size. It's perfect for any size dog to eat. I mix canned food into the dry & it mixes so much easier with the smaller bites. I add canned tuna or salmon cat food to the dry food. The fish oils seem to be good & healthy for them. Also makes their fur soft & shiney. But, do that only on your own accord, I'm NOT a vet!  My 3 big Labs went bonkers over this stuff. They scarfed it down like it was a hamburger. I got a kick out of them wagging their tails & chowing down on their food so happily. After dinner they drank their water, & went outside as usual. Came back in & were much obliged happy campers. There was no usual rolling around, itching, & scratching all over the place. They were calm, cool, and extremely satisfied & so am I. So I give this a positive 5 STARS!I believe my dogs to have food allergies to the cheap dog foods out there, & will try to keep buying this fantastic food for them.",positive
"I decided to try this dry food on my two dogs, because of all the great reviews.However....Neither dog will eat it.  One dog took a couple bites, and refuses to eat it..The other dog wont even take a bite.I tried mixing it with their favorite can food, but this only made matters worse.  They would not even touch it.I was confused about this, since one of my dogs will eat just about anything, while the other will eat dry food mixed with cannned.The reviews were all good, so...I checked the package...And, I think I may have found the answer...There is a last sale date of April 11, 2012....That's only about 6 weeks away.I would never purchase a food that was going to expire so soon, even on sale in a store.I now have a huge bag of dog food in the kitchen..I have tried daily to give each dog a little, but no go.  They will not eat eat it!The pieces are all the same size and color...Not appealing, and there is not even a smell that says ""eat me, I am food"".  Could be cardboard, judging bythe dog's reaction.Kind of hard to return, since it is opened and is 18 pounds of dog food.I have a feeling it is either because the food is so old, or it is tainted.  Dogs can sense when there is a problem with food!Sorry about the bad review...But, This was money that will just end up getting poured into the rubbish.Maybe I was only the unlucky one...Check the last sale dates on your package if any of your dogs wont eat it!I will stick to Pedigree and Mighty Dog..less expensive, not as healthy, but both my dogs love it.I cannot recommend this brand..I have two large dogs, mixed breed and are not usually choosy about what they eat.Except for the Premium Edge, which they give  a paws down to!",negative
"I picked these up from my local pet shop for a bit cheaper than what they are on offer for from Amazon, so you might wish to shop around.Over all I am quite satisfied with these ""bones."" They are much safer than raw hide chews given they are made from dried chicken, which means unlike raw hide you know these are actually digestible. This is the biggest reason I bought them. My vet recommended not giving my Sheltie raw hide as they aren't properly digestible. Whether this is true or not, I've heeded her advice.Baird, my Sheltie, really seems to enjoy them. When he sees one coming out of the bag, his tail is wagging like crazy. He enjoys these as much as our old family Sheltie McGyver enjoyed raw hide. The only difference I see between these and raw hide is that raw hide lasted roughly 30 minutes longer in chew time than these. I'd say Baird can chew through one of these in about 30 or so minutes, while our old Sheltie could chew on a single raw hide for an hour, at which point we would throw away the little nub. There is nothing left of these bones after 30 minutes.As far as the dental application goes, it does smell of mint, so I assume it should, if nothing else, help with doggy breath, though to be fair Baird has never really had ""doggy breath."" I also use some dog mouth foam so I don't know what really keeps his breath ""fresh"" between the two.If you aren't too sure about raw hide for your dog and want something you know can be digested, these are definitely worth it.For those that try to keep track of where the things they give their dog come from, these are made in China. I've tried finding something similar not made in China, but it seems such a thing doesn't exist or I just can't find them.",positive
"I looked everywhere for this when I heard this flavor was coming out.  I get the peppermint mochas at Starbucks during the holidays so I was very excited when I got the Tassimo email that this flavor was available for the holidays.  Of course when I went to buy it, the Tassimo site had these on backorder and even Amazon.com didn't have them available.  I finally found some at my local Bed, Bath, & Beyond and bought every package they had (only 3).  These are sooo delicious and I plan to look for more so I can stock up and have them even after the holidays are over.  This can be made with other variations as well.  I made it as a mocha with the chocolate and espresso discs but then also added a milk disc to it.  It was delicious and more of a latte with the chocolate peppermint flavor.  I used it as a hot chocolate for my kids by leaving out the espresso disc and only using the chocolate peppermint one included in this package and a milk disc from a different package I had.  It was so good and the kids loved it.  If you like the peppermint mochas at Starbucks, then get this limited edition set. This is one of my favorites now and I wish they offered it year round.",positive
"I originally purchased the plain Rooibos from Davidson.  It had an odor I didn't really like.  To mask the odor, I began using it mixed with some Earl Grey from Stash.  This worked well and I really enjoy the mix.  However, when I found that Davidson had a Rooibos with a Chai mix, I decided to try that.  I found I liked it very much and didn't notice any unusual odor.Others have commented on the tea being very finely ground and that is true.  I make a lot of ice tea using a West Bend 68303 machine.  It has a very fine screen that should handle Rooibos very well.  However, coffee filters are cheap.  I put in a coffee filter in the tea holder before filling it with tea and that works very well.  Also, it's a snap to clean later for you just dump the filter and grounds all at once.I'm not very good at describing the taste.  I drink about 2 quarts a day of ice tea and can only say I really love the flavor of Masala Chai Rooibos.  I also love Davidson's packaging.  I find myself using this tea every day.  Sometimes I mix a bag or two of something else with it, but it is always the foundation of whatever I brew.  I also sometimes add a flavored sweetener like vanilla or caramel.  All in all this is an excellent and economical tea.  I recommend it highly.",positive
"****This Cranberry Weightless tea is lovely, and has a marvelous taste. It seems to work as a diuretic, which isn't a bad thing, since it does so by promoting urological health. It probably does contribute to ""Weightless"" (weighing less) but only by ridding your body of excess water; still, if it can do this in a healthy way, I'm all for it. I like drinking it as a calming ritual before meals, which for me has some value, too. It seems to work for me; even more importantly, I enjoy it.The ingredients in Traditional Medicinal's Weightless Cranberry are: bitter fennel fruit 150 mg, red clover blossom 150 mg, uva ursi leaf 135 mg, cranberry fruit concentrate 60 mg, cleavers herb 52.5 mg., as well as a proprietary blend of: organic hibiscus flower, organic roasted chicory root, organic parsley leaf, and organic stevia leaf.Weightless Cranberry is part of a line by Traditional Medicinals that includes the original Weightless and a Weightless Cinnamon-Spice.Traditional Medicinals seems to be a responsible company. They adhere to sustainable and fair trade practices, use organic ingredients when feasible, and base their tea formulations on sound research and knowledge.The brewing instructions for this tea are very important: ""For maximum benefit, medicinal tea must be properly prepared. Pour 8 oz. freshly boiled water over a tea bag in a cup. Cover cup and steep 10-15 minutes. These steps directly influence the amount of beneficial components that will end up in your teacup! Gently squeeze the tea bag to release any remaining extract.Drink 3 cups daily, one cup before each meal, for up to 2 weeks, then pause a few days before resuming."" So, Weightless is a long-brewing pre-prandial tea...if you want it to work properly.Also note the following cautions: ""Cautions: Tea containing bitter fennel fruit and uva ursi leaf are not for long-term daily use without medical advice. Contraindications: Not for use during pregnancy, while nursing, or by children under 12 years. Side Effects: Teas containing uva ursi leaf may cause nausea or vomiting in individuals and children with sensitive stomachs.""****",positive
"""Rich Tea"" are the quintessential English tea-time biscuit, to be served mid-afternoon with a fine cup of English Tea (taken with milk, not lemon). And McVitie make the finest ""Rich Tea"", having exactly the correct texture and firmness and delicate flavour which these biscuits should have. ""Rich Tea"" are also the ultimate dunking biscuits, for which purposes they must, of course, be entirely whole and not cracked even in the slightest, otherwise they will instantly fall in half and disappear to the bottom of the cup. Even whole, these biscuits present the maximum challenge to the dunker -- leave the biscuit in the tea just a fraction of a second too long and, again, you'll wonder where your biscuit went (and why you have blotting paper at the bottom of your cup).  [American readers please note that dunking is, of course, entirely frowned upon in English high society, as an activity undertaken only by the peasant classes. It is thus to be indulged in only when entirely alone and in the privacy of one's own home, when there is no danger of being observed by the servants.]Should your biscuits arrive broken, as may, unfortunately, be all too likely (as these are a fragile biscuit and McVitie's packaging consists of no more than a paper wrapper) do not despair; all is not lost. Simply tip a quantity of the broken biscuits into a bowl and pour hot milk over them. The result may look like soggy blotting paper, but the eating experience is exquisite!",positive
"I went to graduate school in Buffalo, and spent quite a bit of time at the Anchor Bar. On weekends, there was live jazz. Good food. But it was the chicken wings that made visits there special. Once, several of us scored tickets for a Buffalo Sabres' hockey match at the Aud. Before going there, we had dinner at the Anchor Bar. Unhappily, the first one to order requested hot wings. Filled with testosterone, the rest of us simply had to go along. Result? Lots of sweat, a deep burning sensation, red faces. . . . It was a fine adventure--but not necessarily enjoyable! Man, it was raw fire! The medium wings there bring heat--but at a tolerable level.This product represents the Anchor Bar's own recipe. But it is pretty clear to me that it is tamped down a bit, and not as spicy as the actual ""medium"" wings that you would get if you ate at the Anchor Bar itself. My son and I just tried this wing sauce and ended up adding some Texas hot sauce to ramp up the heat. Perhaps the ""hot"" version that one can purchase also would be more like the ""real"" medium sauce at the Bar. That will be our next experiment.Still and all, this is a tasty sauce for chicken wings and I would be happy to recommend it for others. It tastes better than the sauce I made just a couple weeks ago, before I discovered that one could buy it online. However, if you want the fire, maybe have a little Texas hot sauce to spice it up a bit.",positive
"I'm a big fan of all the Newman cookies, although I can't claim to be Cookie Monster.  These Fig Newmans are delicious, but not quite as good as their competitor we all see in the grocery store.  One important fact that many would like to know it that they are not a gluten free product.  If you need anything wheat- and dairy-free, these are probably some of the best cookies you'll find.Many people do have certain dietary restrictions or things they like to avoid, so I added the ingredients and basic nutritional information below.  I did find a few differences between my packaging and that listed on the Newman site, something that you might want to take note of, especially if you have food allergies.Taste?  They were excellent, but I did find the outer cookie coating to be a bit drier than expected.  Fig Newtons are a bit moister, but these definitely an excellent choice considering the ingredients.  They aren't tops on my list, but were quite palatable.  One of my all-time favorite cookies are the peanut butter Newman-O's.  If you do want a wheat- and dairy-free fig cookie, you can't get much better than this one.INGREDIENTS:Organic Barley Flour, Organic Sugar, Corn Syrup, Organic Figs, Organic Brown Rice Flour, Organic Yellow Corn Flour, Organic Palm Fruit Oil, Water, Glycerine, Natural Flavors, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Vanilla, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Natural flavor, Soy Lecithin (an emulsifier).A couple of brief notes on the ingredients:  The contents listed on may package differed slightly than those on Newman's site and also in the order of the ingredients.  For example, mine lists vanilla as an ingredient, but they did not.***  There is a cautionary note on my packaging that states:  ""Manufactured on equipment that may process products containing peanuts, other nuts, and milk powder.""  ***NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:Serving Size - 2 bars (38g)Calories per Serving 115Calories From Fat 15 Total Fat 1.5g  Saturated fat  0g  Trans Fat  0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 170mg Total Carbs 26gDietary Fiber 1gSugars 12gProtein 2ga",positive
"I will continue to give these to my dogs. They like them and supposedly they clean their teeth.I started to give these to my dog daily, but her digestive system did not like it enough for that. Most of it seems to be digestible, but she threw up green foam on the morning after the second day in a row of eating one-a-day greenies. Note that she was also constipated as well. Greenie advises to have plenty of water available for drinking these, so I am guess they know these side effects can occur. My dog has plenty of water available, but she didn't drink any more than normal, which may have resulted in the effects. I don't plan on training my dog to drink lots of extra water after eating these. Giving here one every now and then shows no negative effects, and that what I plan on doing.Not a complaint to me, but I think people who like giving there dog all natural health food should know that this product is far from ""green."" It is pumped pull of artificial ingredients like a multivitamin. It is also made from concentrated grain protein, rather than the animal protein dogs should be getting. I personally don't feel that this is that big of a deal health wise for a creature than lives 12-18 years, but or people who invest the extra money on organic/natural dog food, you should be staying away from this product.",positive
"I have a (now) 6 month old miniature daschund puppy. I bought these for her about two months ago when I started to be a little bothered by her breath (she's a kisser). I bought them from amazon because they were so much cheaper then at the local pet store.At first, she had no interest in them. I was a little annoyed, having bought a box of 96 that was still expensive for dog treats even with the discount. She either would ignore it no matter how many times I tried reintroducing it, or take a bite then leave it. It took a few weeks and several tries, but now she loves them and eats them as soon as I give it to her. I give her at most one a day but usually one every two or three days. It hasn't upset her stomach or anything like that. The package says they aren't suitable for dogs under 6 months of age, but I stared giving them to her at about 4 months and there were no problems. She has clean, healthy teeth, but I don't think she wouldn't if I stopped giving her these. They do work in freshening her breath, however. We have a 3 year old golden retriever in the house who eats these sometimes too and has loved them since the day they came- I guess it just depends on the dog. Even though they're not the correct size for him, he's never choked and I don't think it's a problem to buy the smaller size for a larger dog. I'd definitely recommend these if you want your dog's breath freshened!",positive
"I have been feeding our dogs Greenie bones since they first came out and we have NEVER had a problem.  I have German Shepards, Dobermans and medium sized hound dogs.  They all love their GB's and I find that because our Dobie tends to be a ""garbage belly"" (meaning she'll eat anything!), so sometimes she doesn't smell as nice as she should, really benefits from the ""green"" in Greenie Bones.  I would like to know where ""E. Antic"" gets his/her information from.....as I can find nothing that says they are ""deadly"", except for those people that haven't done responsible research (not just hearsay from some list).  If your dogs are gulpers or greedy chewers, then I wouldn't feed them ANYTHING, especially RAWHIDE, that could be gulped and swallowed in large pieces or whole.  Do we need to bring up ""NYLABONES""?????  Always be a responsible dog owner and supervise your dogs when giving any kind of treats.  Please don't be afraid of Greenie Bones because of E. Antic's post.  You can buy Greenie's in singles, so try one before you commit to a whole box.  I have friends that have dogs that don't really like them and that's okay.  My girls live for their morning GB's and I now give them Greenie ""Smart Biscuits"" for an afternoon snack.  They love the taste and we love them for the 'benefits'!!I respectfully request that Amazon and Amazon members make up their own minds, and not fall to the 'fear mongers' and ignorance amoung us.  Always supervise your dogs when giving treats - after all, they are the animals and we are supposed to be the 'smart' ones.....don't be afraid, do your homework, it always pays!",positive
"My German Shepherd is a complete Greenie addict.  She knows when they're in the house.  She knows which cupboard they're kept in.  She knows what time of day she's supposed to get hers.  Her vet compliments her on her pretty white teeth, although some of that credit definitely has to go to the fact that my husband and I brush her teeth with one of those finger-toothbrushes and kiddie toothpaste (no fluoride, so safe if she swallows it), but I do know my dog chews a Greenie at least enough to get pieces between her teeth, and at four years old, she doesn't have the kind of doggie breath that knocks you over if she breathes in your face.  I do believe that some of the ingredients in Greenies help breath from within, so even if your dog inhales his or her Greenie, there's still some benefit.My only complaint about Greenies is that they're expensive.  There's no denying that.  If you do the math on this tub of 17, we're talking about a dollar and forty-seven cents apiece.  So I can see why that might stop some people in their tracks, and I understand.  As for my dog, she's on a limited diet because she's allergic to a lot of things that are standard ingredients in a lot of dog food and dog treats.  I feel like I've been a little bit trained myself, not to bat an eye at this price, and she definitely makes me at least a dollar and a half's worth of happy every day.If you're looking at the Greenies in the 17-piece tub, considering them for purchase, though, I'm guessing your canine is also a Greenie addict, like mine.  You're going to buy them anyway, and if you get the free shipping, Amazon's the place to get them.",positive
"Our dogs adore these and they are usually fairly pricey for the amount you get. However Amazon always has one great deal or another for buying these and significantly cheaper than in store prices.We usually buy the 130 or 96 pack of 'Teenies' for our two chihuahua mix dogs (depending whichever has the better sale price at the time.The teenie size is great for our smaller dog (6lb) as he can fully chew on it and savor it. However it is not quite enough for our other chihuahua mix (13lb) she tends to gulp it down like any other dog treat without getting as much benefit from the dental cleaning that Greenies are supposed to help with. Now that she is a little larger (she loved these as a pup) I think we may 'graduate' her to the next size of Greenie.I have always found that our dogs look forward to their Greenie treats and see them as a special treat which is great because keeping a dogs dental health in check is important and I find Greenies do help with this and yet are delicious to the dog.Our larger dog has been given Greenies for two years now and her teeth are still almost entirely stain free and her breath is not as bad as some dogs. However I would not use Greenies solely to keep a dogs breath in check, I recommend getting some other product for that.",positive
"I have a one year old Pomeranian whom has been on greenies since she was about 3mos. Let me tell you, I've gone to the vet several times during her first year for different reasons. The first time her vet was happy to see that she had a healthy ""smile"" and hoped it continued, she was still a puppy. Since then, we moved to another city and she now has a different vet. This vet was so excited, and YES i said EXCITED, to see my fur baby's gums and teeth. The vet asked to take a picture of Foxy's(my fur baby) teeth to post on their website. She asked me if i brush them daily. I said nope, we've been using greenies does that count?? She said YES and added, in detail, how healthy it is for them in A LOT of aspects. Buying them from a pet store is ridiculous to me because the price for a pack of 20 is over $19. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?! So when i saw this price and the amt that come in the pack, I've been buying them on here ever since!! I give them to her once a day EVERYDAY at 9pm. She even recognizes the word ""greenies"" and follows me to the pantry when it's that time of day for her. Because of a previous review i read about storing them in the container it comes in for a while caused maggots, i got really grossed out(has NEVER happened to me) so JUST IN CASE, i dump them in a snap seal, clear, plastic container.",positive
"My Pug puppies absolutely love these bones.  The only negative aspect is that they get sticky & leave a green film that dries to a green crust on their front legs & paws (& whatever they're laying on, usually the sofa!)  Long after the bone has been chewed to a little nub & swallowed, my beautiful girls are licking their paws & staring at me, begging for another with their big, sad eyes.  Even though my puppies are only 12 lbs & just under 8 months old, I give them the regular size.  The smaller ones just don't last long enough with my power chewers.  I usually try to wrestle the small end from my girls before they get swallowed, as I do with EVERY treat they get, but I'm rarely successful.  They have the habit of swallowing pieces that seem far too large for them, but I've never had a problem with these bones.  I've never had any pieces reappear later (in any form) or had any blockage or choking problems.  I'm fully convinced that the bones dissolve quickly & safely in their tummies.A lot of people have negative things to say about these treats, even our vet has a note about these specific bones causing ""digestive upset"" on his website, but I have had nothing but wonderful experiences (since purchasing washable slipcovers for our furniture!)If you're worried about trying these treats, I'd suggest giving a larger size than is called for & observing your fur-child like any good parent should.Common sense for all pet owners:  Take the end of any treat away before it can be swallowed.  If you haven't already, ask your vet to teach you the doggie heimlich maneuver & doggie CPR, just in case.",positive
"My Italian greyhound LOVES these treats, and I've yet to notice any problems as described by so many other reviewers. My Bella (her name) gets one of these treats about every other day since she's very difficult when it comes to me actually brushing her teeth. They definitely do the job.Some people have stated that their dog has choked on these treats or a piece got caught in their intestinal track. Well, I'm not sure how fast your dog tends to eat treats, or how big of a chunk they try to bite off, but that DOES matter when it comes to digestion of anything. My pup eats these treats pretty slowly (as I think she realizes it lasts longer that way), and I make sure I'm in the room while she's eating it. She'll chew off small pieces to eat, not large ones so I'm not sure if that makes a difference but I assume it would.I also make sure she gets plenty of water afterwards, to wash it down. The person at Petsmart told me these are like crack for dogs. While I can believe that, my iggy has several different types of treats and only gets this one every other day. If I gave her this for everything, I could see it becoming an issue.Overall, I think these are great, they help to keep my dogs mouth clean so that I'm not having to brush her teeth quite as much.",positive
"When my Yorkie was about 10 1/2 years old, her breath suddenly became extremely nasty!  I thought, perhaps, the malodorous breath was caused by a bad tooth so I took her to the Vet for her annual checkup.  The Vet gave her a clean bill of health and suggested I have her teeth cleaned at the price of over $350!  Well, before forking over the big bucks, I thought I'd try brushing her teeth myself and headed to Petco to buy some doggie toothpaste.  I found the toothpaste and continued to walk around the store because Spunky just LOVES her Petco outings!  I let her sniff her way down the doggie treats aisle when we bumped into the boxes of Greenies.  After checking out a box, I thought it was certinaly worth a shot so I bought a box of 96-count Teenies for $35.As soon as we arrived home, I attempted to brush her teeth the best that I could and then gave her one Greenie.  She seemed to really enjoy it.  I typically buy everything on Amazon so I jumped on here to check the price and was pleasantly surprised to see that the cost was $10 less than Petco's.  I immediately ordered them from Amazon and when that box arrived a day later, I took that unopened box over to Petco and returned it to them to get my $35 back! :)  Very sweet deal.My dog is now a Greenies addict with sweet breath again!  I should create a video review sometime because it's hilarious to see this little Yorkie ""yelling"" for me outside of the pantry door.  She knows exactly where the Greenies are and every morning she runs over to the pantry and just barks for me to get her a Greenie.  I allow her to have two Greenies per day and she seems to know that's her quota.  Both Spunky and I are very happy with Greenies and will continue to buy them!",positive
"I have a notoriously finicky Chihuahua who wouldn't eat a regular dog treat if you coated it the best tasting thing on earth, and she certainly wouldn't let me brush her teeth. Ever since the first time I gave her a Greenie, my dog has gone nuts for these things. On our last trip to the vet they examined her teeth because I expressed concern that her overbite was preventing the Greenies from as effective as they should be. She can't really chew properly with the front teeth.This vet wasn't our usual vet because we went on a different day, but he looked at her teeth and asked how old she was. I said, ""Almost three."" And he asked if I'd had her in to have her teeth cleaned before. ""No, I didn't know dogs could have their teeth cleaned.""He went on to say that on a scale of one to four, one being the best and four being the worst, her teeth were a perfect one, which was surprising because Chihuahuas have teeth problems early on usually. I explained that I'd been using the Greenies since she was nine months old.I give her one Greenie every morning because they are so cheap on Amazon. In the store I pay twenty five dollars for a bag of twenty. I pay twenty two dollars on Amazon for a box of ninety six! It's easy to give her one daily. She is still marginally underweight, so I can't say they make her gain weight. She has no digestive issues and doesn't seem to be suffering from having them. Her breath is fresh, her teeth are white and tartar free, and she's a very happy dog.",positive
"I had good results with this product six months ago.  However, a second purchase that I just opened caused all of my three dogs to vomit within minutes of eating the product.  I removed other items from their diet to be sure and it did it again, instantly. I contacted the company about it and they have claimed no other problems exist(suggesting I must have tainted the product or have exposed it to an environment making the dog snacks unstable, or the company I purchased them from somehow did something to the product. Hmm: sounds troubling to me, especially from the factory.). I have seen other issues out there regarding this product, which vary.  Use your own methods of making a control group, but be sure to see they have proper bowel movements and are not vomiting after you feed them the product.  Secondly, Greenies.com(the Nutro Company) will not honor purchases made through unauthorized vendors.  Amazon directly is an ""authorized vendor"".  ""Monster Pets"" is not authorized to resell these items and only those vendors listed on their website are ""authorized"".  They will only help you return/refund something if it was purchased through an ""authorized"" vendor.  This now makes me leery of items purchased through ""Amazon Marketplace"", particularly food items.  Buyer beware!  Caveat emptor!",negative
"I was all set to buy these thinking they'd be great for my dog.  Then I found:""At least 13 dogs have died after being fed the top-selling pet treat in the country, owners and veterinarians have told CNN. The problem comes because the treats, called Greenies, become lodged in a dog's esophagus or intestine and then some veterinarians say they don't break down. A CNN investigation uncovered 40 cases since 2003 where a veterinarian had to extract a Greenie from a dog after the treat became lodged either in the animal's esophagus or intestine. In 13 of those cases, the pet died.""The directions also tell customers to monitor dogs to ensure the treat is adequately chewed and to always offer water after feeding. ""Gulping any item can be harmful or even fatal to a dog,"" the directions say.Some vets and pet owners say the directions are unrealistic.  ""These things tend to be wolfed down,"" said Dr. Brendan McKiernan, a board certified internist at the Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital outside Denver. ""They are meant to be chewed carefully, but that's like giving a sharp knife to your 2-year-old. Dogs can't be controlled that way.""  [...]Even though the info from these links may be BEFORE they improved them, and considering the following quote:  ""At the end of the day ... literally millions of Greenies are enjoyed by dogs on a weekly basis with absolutely no incidents,""[...]I'm still extremely leary.",negative
"I made the mistake to give a Greeny to my puppy without reading reviews about this product. It was a bad idea. The poor puppy got very sick after eating a Greenie. He vomited and had diarrhea.I took him to urgent care and the Vet's verdict(informed on the X-ray)was: ""a Greenie got stocked in his intestine"".I was very lucky to get the puppy recovered with medicine. But surgery was being considered by the Vet (mind about $7,000). On the worst case scenario, my puppy could have died because his intestinal system was obstructed for 3-4 days.After this unfortunate incident, I looked-up for reviews about this unsafe product -and not to be surprised- I found several concerning stories like mine. I also learned that few dog owners have sued Greenies because they believe it was the reason that provoked an obstruction to their pets digestive system, sadly resulting on death. ""Roughly 315 million Greenies were sold last year, but the breath-freshening treats have been blamed for at least 13 pet deaths and more than two dozen complaints have been filed with the Feds"". Dogster-comNote that as the product label says: Greenies are not 100% digestible, and if you read with more attention, the label has a Warning saying that: dogs may get sick or even chock when ingesting a Greenie!At the end of the day, it's hard to believe that there are companies like Grennies that don't address these issues, and just care about marketing and profiting -not so much about producing a healthy, safe treat for our best buddies.In any case, I'd recommend to ask your Vet or read more dog owners reviews before giving Greenies to your dog.",negative
"I have an almost two year old lab mix named Ares. I willingly admit to spoiling him and didnt mind getting him these over priced treats. His vet told us that his joints were in need of attention so I took it upon myself to buy Greenies treats that support joint care for large dogs. I started with a small bag to see if he liked them which he did. He was in love with them. I noticed he had a bit more gas than usual coupled with some less solid poop, but I didnt really read to much into it. After giving him these treats he farted almost constantly! He also had diarrhea on a regular basis.Within a week of feeding him these on a regular basis he would stay in the squatting poop position for about three to five minutes every time he pooped trying to get more out. Once he got to the point that he was leaking diarrhea onto my floor it hit me. I called his vet who advised me to discontinue use of this horrid product. After which I looked up reviews and was horrified at what I read. This stuff is posion. Its killing dogs and cats. DONT LOSE YOUR BEST FRIEND OR WASTE YOUR MONEY! Find a better product. Your best friend deserves it.",negative
"Do not buy these for your dog! I made the mistake of not researching Greenies Dental Chews online before buying these. If you Google the Greenies and how sick it may make your dog you will be shocked these are still on the market. Dogs have died eating this deadly poisonous treat.I saw the reviews on this product and I bought the teenies for my Yorkshire Terrier and gave it to him at night after his dinner. I figured since its for 5-15 lb dogs and his first time, I'll give him just half of the teenie. The next morning he didn't eat and he threw up bile and some of the food he ate from the night before. And remember I only gave him 1/2 a piece; imagine if I gave him an entire piece, it might get obstructed in his intestines.I complained to Amazon and they wanted to send me a replacement. Seriously? Like after all that for making my dog sick, you think that I should try it again? Plus they wanted the Greenies back. For what? To resell this poison? They wouldn't even mail me a box to return it. Eventually they just decided to send me a refund and that I can discard the Greenies.I just want to warn pet owners of this danger. There are plenty of similar complaints on this product if you research online. Please take care of your pets!",negative
"We have two St. Bernards, one of whom is close to ancient, and last year she developed a dental problem.  Someone mentioned GREENIES and off we went to find our old girl something to help her age gracefully and hopefully without pain.  Well, she just loved them - as did the younger Saint - and here we are a couple of thousand dollars later wondering how to wean at least the younger dog off these obviously addictive green hard gel bones that don't have a single expensive ingredient in them.  The packaging, however, is nicer than that of most department stores but just how many of those boxes do I really want?I have calculated that the most expensive dentist around here would have cost less than the dent Greenies have made in my pocketbook.  So this is a warning to first time browsers - move on to another product that might well do the job for a third of the money.  A stop at your local butcher's shop could be cost saving compared to these overpriced pieces of strange green.  Someone should tell these folks that we are inching toward a depression because to date their reaction to what must be declining sales is to just keep upping the price.",negative
"I thought I would write a review because I have seen some negative ones out there. In particular, ones about dogs vomitting green sponges after eating them.My girlfriend and I have a little maltese (Dexter). He's a little over two years old and loves greenies. Absolutely loves them. They're his favorite treat. He loves to hide them and then go back for them later.A couple things to watch for... the package says to only feed them one a day. We were feeding him like 3 or 4 a day. We thought it was like a dental treat and couldn't hurt. We've cut it back to one a day and every once and awhile we'll give him two.Another thing, they can be messy. When we first got him and he was tiny, it would take him awhile to eat them. Once they get wet, they tend to stick to things. Now that he's older, he eats them pretty fast so there's no problem.We've never had him vomit from them, ever. Even when we were giving him 4 a day. He loves them and has never gotten ill from them. One time, he got into the package when we weren't paying attention and hid them all over the house so he probably has a secret stash somewhere.I would stick to the product recommendations (if you can) and if your dog is like ours, he'll love them.",positive
"We purchased this syrup for making popsicles (fresh fruit and very little sweetener) some time ago based on what we now have discovered to be crap science and misleading advertising.We normally are very strict in our choice of foods and nutrition and are members of a group who spearheaded the research on trans fats (partially hydrogenated oils) forcing the FDA's hand for trans fat labeling.That group, a good source of easily understood food science, and nutrition is The Weston A. Price Foundation.  I've just completed some research on their site, and others, and discovered some disturbing facts about this so called agave nectar.  It has a quite dark history.  Type ""agave"" into their search engine and you'll find a number of articles/reports.  You might also try a general internet search engine and do the same.If you are concerned about your health, may I suggest you do this research and get the facts about this man made, very high fructose syrup?  I believe it is better to have all the information available to weigh against the agave industry's partial truths.  One article even suggests that current agave syrup labeling does not conform to FDA requirements.The consensus of non-vested conscientious science is that agave syrup is another bad guy.  The power of the advertising dollar is really something isn't it?We're going back to real maple syrup (NOT any of the ""original"" artificially flavored high fructose corn syrup syrups).",negative
"I got this to use in tea that I preferred to use honey in(Jasmine tea). And I gave up using honey,(being a product made by bees,and it really belongs to the bees),when I became vegan.I also found it,with Stevia,or xylitol(a sugar substitute that isn't like sugar,having only 5 molecules of(something),so it does not affect you body or teeth like sugar does. Stevia is a sugar-like,low calorie sugar replacement,being like sugar in that it has 6 molecules(of whatever it is that makes your body respond to it like it is sugar). But I made a good vegan chocolate syrup,that would not have been good without a modest squirt of agave nectar.I only used filtered water,some cocoa powder(about a quarter cup),I teaspoon(a regular teaspoon,not a measuring teaspoon) of instant coffee(I like Maxwell house and hershey's cocoa,the special dark or the regular cocoa works)...for most of the sweet taste,I used Stevia,enough to make it sweet. I don't know how much. But it had an ""off""taste,and wasn't that great. I added a short squirt of agave nectar,a tablespoon,maybe a little more.but not much,and it""fixed it"",and the ""off""taste went away. I had it on unsweetened,partly thawed frozen strawberries. Chocolate fans I'm sure will find many uses for a basic,not high calorie,tasty chocolate syrup. With soymilk I'm sure it would make a good,vegan,chocolate milk,or hot chocolate. Or a vegan hot cocoa. Added to tofu and soymilk in a blender,vegan chocolate pudding. More ambitious cooks could probably find 101 things to do with it,if they spent an hour or two thinking of favorite recipes,I'm sure.",positive
"I bought the ""Light"" Agave Nector which is a thinner consistency (and dissolves faster) than honey and is also sweeter than honey.  I use the Agave in hot tea with creamer and for me it's a better flavor than using honey.  However, for coffee I prefer the strong honey flavor against the acid though I do not mind the Agave sweetener in coffee occasionally- it's still better than the flavor of plain sugar!  In foods such as oatmeal I will continue to use the 'light' Agave nector as it does not take much to get the oatmeal sweeter (whereas it does take a fair amount of honey). Additionally, another reviewer mentioned the 'Amber' tasting good in oatmeal too. Although I have not tried Agave Nector in baked goods or desserts I'm sure it would perform well.Unfortunately, I cannot compare prices/brands of Agave Nector as this is my first time purchasing Agave Nector but it seems comparable to the price of honey.  Agave is it's own flavor and I have enjoyed switching between honey and Agave for coffee and tea; it's nice to have variety for variety's sake and I can see why some would prefer to continue purchasing Agave Nector as it is such a healthy sweetener. Since it takes less Agave liquid to sweeten things it's a good buy since one would have to add more honey to get things sweet enough.I gave Agave Nector a 5 because I can see the creative potential in baking.  Adding the nector to whipped topping and/or adding to pancakes with fruit might be good--- an application you could not have attempted with honey alone!",positive
"I have used Lavender Essential Oil for years and loved the idea that these were food grade.  I ordered 7 different oils about a month ago - at the time of this purchase - but have only received 5.First the oils: They are mostly comparable to other brands but seem a thinner and do not seem to last as long as others - I expect that is due to the food grade. The bottles do not come with droppers - this makes it difficult to use as everything with essential oils is based on drops.  Depending on how often I actually use in food - I may or may not purchase this brand of lavender again.  The price is good but if I have to buy my own dropper tops it outweighs the better price.The company - faerie's finest - I was okay with the delay I was informed of on two of the oils in this purchase; however, when I recently emailed them to find out when those two oils would arrive I was informed that they were supposedly mailed before the date I was told there would be a delay.  When the issue is resolved - I will update this review.  In the interim, I will not recommend the seller nor will I buy from them again.  Which is unfortunate as they have nice selection of essential oils.",negative
"First off, I don't usual spend time to write product reviews, but I felt obligated to in this case. Despite the few negative reviews I had seen, and the low expectations that ensued, I found myself pretty pleasantly surprised when I received this gift basket earlier today.The packaging itself is solid. You get a dark-chocolate colored basket with just enough plastic wrapping to keep everything in pristine shape without being a hassle to open. There were no signs of re-purposed Jello boxes -- only a dense amount of straw lining the bottom to serve as a cushion. I thought it was a very nice touch.Now for the part that actually matters: The candy. You get a pretty well organized assortment of chocolate-themed products, varying from chocolate covered peanuts and raisins, to peanut butter cups and and marshmallow cups, and yes, there's even a few pieces of individually-wrapped dark and milk chocolate for the diehard choco-holic. This variation is well balanced so your tastebuds don't feel tired of any one particular confection.Of course, a couple items featured in this basket probably do have their comparable counterparts in your local grocer. But that's beside the point. You'll be hard pressed to create anything of a similar caliber yourself in terms of presentation and overall packaging.Executive summary: This basket was made by chocolate lovers, for chocolate lovers. I'd buy it again and most likely will when Christmas rolls around.",positive
"I received this gift basket Monday which was an unseasonably warm late October day here in Colorado.  My family and I tried the chocolate covered peanuts that same evening and though delicious they were melted together in one lump!  Same experience with the chocolate coated pretzels.  The chocolate covered raisins also tasted great and fortunately had stayed intact with no ill effects from being too warm.  There's a variety of truffles, covered marshmallows, graham crackers etc included I have not yet opened or tasted.  All the  treats appear to be of very high quality though the quantities are quite small which may be a good thing for those of us watching our waistlines.  The actual basket the treats come in is a little cheap looking but I did decide to keep it to make up my own gift basket for someone in the future.  At a cost of around $40 I don't consider this item to be an exceptional value.PS  I took a star off this gift basket since the more I look at it the less impressed I am.  For some strange reasons a rice krispie type bar with a bit of chocolate was placed in a box for flan, some truffles were placed in one of those single serve size cereal boxes for sugar pops and some dark chocolate pieces were in a Royal Jello box.  I don't really think I would want to give as a gift something with this odd packaging.UPDATE:  ig4U contacted me and sent me another basket to review.  This second basket did NOT contain melted chocolates or strange recycled packages.  Based on the second basket I received this item would make an attractive, respectable gift for a chocolate lover.",positive
"I love chocolate so I was excited to see the Chocolate Sampler Gift Basket by Back Mountain Baskets available in Vine to review. After reading a few other reviews on the strange packaging, I was almost afraid to open it - who knows what I would find. My daughter had a strong chocolate urge so we pulled off the wrappers.Oh my gosh, it is hard to know what to say. What was this company thinking?Let's start with the packaging. At first glance the basket looks simple yet classy and attractive and boasting what appears to be an assortment of delectable chocolates. That illusion is lost once you have opened the package. There are paper wrappings around boxes with the product name. But the actual boxes are for common grocery items like jello, fruit loops, flan etc. Can you imagine diving into a box of truffles that say Kenzi on the surface only to find the box below is for jello? A box of jello whose expiration was several years ago. How long does one keep old cereal boxes around, but more importantly, why would you package gift basket chocolate in old jello and cereal boxes?One of the boxes has a computer generated label that has been cheaply made and taped to it.So what is in the box? Well in one I pulled out a bag of peanuts that had melted and then solidified in one chunk. In another were small brown things that I believe were supposed to be truffles. There were also some wrapped cheap chocolate such as a chocolate graham cracker.The entire basket was unappetizing and unappealing. I can't share how the chocolate tastes, because after pulling it out of jello and flan boxes and seeing the melted condition, there was no way I was eating it despite my love for chocolate.With proper packaging and shipping, there would be a much better result but as it is now, it should not be for sale.This is definitely not a gift basket you will want to give.",negative
"This toy seems well-made, which is important for my puppy who is a powerful chewer and destroyer. Sometimes, though, the base can be difficult to screw back on after filling it with kibble.I have used the toy with my 8-month-old, medium-sized dog 3 times now, putting her kibble meal inside instead of treats. The first time she used it, she was frustrated and confused, and my mom just gave her the food inside after a while. The second time, I was with her and constantly encouraged her but didn't touch the toy. She got all of the kibble out except for a few pieces after significant efforts. She eventually discovered a way of manipulating it (tipping the jar upside down to stand on the narrow neck) that was most successful. The kibble came out many pieces at a time instead of just one piece at a time, which was happening often before. The third time, I barely watched her, and she had the food out pretty quickly. She started to get really frustrated with the toy, wanting more kibble to come out. I examined the toy, and there wasn't a single kibble left! This surprised me that she was so quick, but a similar thing happened when I introduced her to the Kong. It was quite hard the first time; but, after that, she seemed to have easy success.",positive
"I have 2 very food motivated pugs (never met one that wasn't...). The outgoing one LOVES banging this toy around the house for hours. The shy one won't go near it. the first day with this, I filled it up almost full with kibble so it dispensed more easily, but she still got frustrated trying to figure out how to use it. After a couple of days, she can empty 1/2 cup of kibble from the small one in an hour :) and will continue to play with it as long as it has food in it.... the larger the treat size, the harder it is to come out. A couple kibble falls out every minute or so; a treat the size of a Zuke's Mini Bakes will come out every 5 to 10 minutes. I put 1/2 cup kibble and 10 mini bakes inside to keep her occupied for an hour. Note: the more full the jug is, the faster the dispensing rate (good for unmotivated dogs). The smaller the jug, the more full it is when a given amount of food is placed in it, thus if my pug had a hard time with the small size, I would buy the x-small so she could get the food out more easily. After a week of using it, I realize the small size is just fine.Pros:dog loves itdurablekeeps them occupied for unlimited timei like the ""difficulty"" level of this toy: it is not too easy that it's emptied in 15 minutes like a treat ball, but not so hard that she won't play with itcons:rope is difficult to clean and attracts moisturethe noise as she bangs it around the house is insane",positive
"This is really one of the best purchases we've ever made for our 3-year-old pit bull (aside from the giant orthopedic dog bed that she loves like candy).Like many pits, she is very clever & very eager to work, and that means she needs a lot of mental stimulation in order to be a good citizen around the house. She's not terribly food-motivated in general, but she adores this toy, and we've taken to giving her one of her 2 daily meals out of the 'food bomb.' She seems to love working to get all the food bits out of it, and when that's done she alternates between gnawing on the screw top end of the toy, chewing on the rubber bit, and whipping it around by the rope.That brings me to the only potential drawback of the food bomb--I am convinced one of these days she's going to give me a concussion if she loses her grip on the rope while she's flinging it about. But since she has those strong pit bull jaws, hopefully that won't be an issue... Sometimes I'm shocked she hasn't given *herself* a concussion with it, but her head is apparently made of concrete.(Oh--and it has withstood a year's worth of her efforts to destroy it so far, which is more than I can say for the vast majority of toys that enter the house.)",positive
"My Doberman/pointer mix has a lot of extra energy and really enjoys to chew. I purchased this product on a whim at the animal shelter that we got her from. I really had no idea how the toy was supposed to work, so she really did not use it for the first few weeks.Initially I put just a few Zuke's Mini Naturals treats in the container. She was able to get the treats out eventually, but lost interest quickly.  This toy is dishwasher safe! I put some peanut butter and a few broken up Milkbones in the toy to make it smell appealing and rattle when she shakes it. This made all the difference.  She now will sit calmly trying get to the peanut butter, and accidentally making the Zuke's treats fall out.Other reviews stated that their dog was able to break the plastic, but my dog has been playing with this for a month now, and she hasn't even been able to rip the rubber ball by the rope. As with any toy, you should try to supervise your pet. I would recommend this toy to any owner whose dog gets bored and will get destructive.",positive
"I got the medium/large size about 2 weeks ago for my 2 year old, 40lb dog. He is a generally smart dog so I was a little disappointed when for the first several days all he would do was lick where the rope went into the toy in hopes of getting the food out. Now, a week or so later he is knocking it all around and seems to have really gotten a hang of it. All of his food fits into the toy, (about a cup) and I am sure more would fit for a larger dog. I think now that he has figured it out I may start putting his meals into it so he doesn't eat too much.This is one of the original reasons why I bought this toy, because he bolts down his food and bloat was a concern. Plus it will give him something to do when I am away at work. On the quality of the material, I would say the plastic bottle is very  hard and seems tough enough to handle being  whacked around against the floor and walls. I cannot give an accurate account, however, because my dog has not shown any interest in chewing this toy. The ball at the end of the neck is a softer plastic, and I think that if he wanted to he could chew it up, but again he is mainly focused on the food aspect, not necessarily chewing up the toy itself. I would say give your dog some time to figure out the toy and don't be surprised if it takes a week or so to figure out, because now that he has he is always pushing it around the floor.",positive
"I purchased this toy for my very busy-mouthed blue heeler who seems to love everything that is half-way chewable.  It seemed to be the perfect combination of things he adores:  rope, bottles, noise, and chewable plastic.  We bought treats, showed him the treats inside (and they were good and stinky - his favorites), swung the thing around in the air a couple of times.  He was very interested, and we thought ""this is it!"".  We tossed the toy in front of him.  He smells it, pawed it once, and then nothing.  OK, that's fine.  Sometimes toys take a little warm up period.  So we grabbed it up, acted like it was great fun, teased him with the rope, tossed it, ran to get it, and did all the things that usually get our heeler into a playing frenzy.  Oh, he was ready to play.  But when he'd run to the toy - that was it.  ""Oh - it's still this toy, huh?""  Nothing.  We tried multiple times - nothing.This toy has all the makings of a good toy, but just didn't hit the mark.  It's very durable - because it will never get played with!  What a shame, too, because it's a great looking toy.  For a dog that loves just about every toy, he doesn't like this.  Two paws down.",negative
"The Tug-a-Jug has become our Hobbes' favorite toy.  We no longer give him meals in a bowl, but either in this toy or in a Buster Cube. We prefer this to the Buster Cube when we are watching TV because it is less noisy. The Tug-a-Jug is solidly constructed.  We've had ours for a month so far, and have used it nearly every day.  It is absolutely worth the twelve dollars it is currently selling for.The medium/large size hard plastic bottle is about the size of a large (32 oz) sports drink bottle.  As the dog tugs the rope and manipulates the bottle, bits of kibble - or whatever you want to put in it - come out.  You can also change the level of challenge by putting ping pong balls or other things in the bottle.Hobbes is a 60 lb Lab mix, and a cup of kibble will last him about fifteen minutes.  In a bowl, the same amount is gone in seconds.  It's a great way for him to have some mental stimulation and settle down in the evening before bed.  Because he loves it so much, it's a great training aid.  At a minimum, he sits politely to ask for it.UPDATE: (September 2, 2011) Hobbes chewed right through the rope a month or so ago. However, we removed the remnants of the rope and put in more ping pong balls to plug the hole. This way we haven't had to buy a new one and he still enjoys it every night.",positive
"I usually am not one to submit reviews but after having used this product for two years I feel that it is definately worth a review.  I love Busy Buddy toys in generalfor my Cairn Terrier and this Tug-A-Jug tops them all.  The bottles that I have always had are in the size small and have an actual rope in the bottle, not the rubber rope as shown.  The actual rope lasts longer as a dog can't as easily chew through it.  A rubber rope of the same size I feel that my dog could have broke into two pieces almost instantly.  I have found that if the rope is broken eventually it can be removed and the toy is not broken!  I add a few ping pong balls inside the bottle and the toy works just as well, if not better.  My dog has enjoyed this toy from day one.  He is very good at figuring out treat dispensing toys and getting bored with them quickly.  The Tug-A-Jug has not bored him yet and it has been 2 years!Besides reviewing the toy itself, I would like to state that I have purchased this both at well known pet stores and here at Amazon.  In the future, I will only buy this from amazon.  It is the exact same thing for almost half the price!  Way to go Amazon, this is great.I highly recommend this Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug to anyone who has a very smart dog that is food motivated.  5 stars.",positive
"I accidentally bought the large Tug-a-Jug for my little 12 lb Maltese/Jack Russell mix dog. Although it intimidated her as a puppy, she has since come to love this toy and begs to be able to play with it. (I wouldn't suggest small dog owners getting the large toy for their small dogs though. It works for Izzy, but my parents toy poodle won't do much more than sniff at it.)DURABILITY: My main concern with buying toys for Izzy is she can destroy most things in a short amount of time. Toys for ""aggressive chewers"" last a couple hours tops, and the only way I get stuffed squeaker toys is purely for her occasional entertainment. The Tug-a-Jug, however, has not been a problem whatsoever; it's still in great condition, and she's been playing with it for a year.TREATS: I would suggest when they're learning how it works, to fill it with treats like Premier Buddy Berries Dog Treats. They're a training treat and very small. Once your dog figures out how to work the treats out, fill it with something like Zuke's 16-Ounce Mini Bakes Dog Treats. These are larger and create a bigger challenge. Also, of course, dog food works great too.This is a great toy and option for dogs that have energy and enjoy a challenge. It's also entertaining to watch them try to get the treats out :)",positive
"to save my time and yours - i've included a multi-item reviewwe love the idea of draining a dog's energy, stimulating their mind, giving them a fun challenge, and feeding them all in one. we have bought a lot of the products that do just that.the Buster Food Cube Large Size (Colors May Vary) was one of the first products we bought. it does what it says. the only downside is loading it takes time and is kind of a pain.we have since moved on to theKong Wobbler Dog Toy, OurPets DT-10504 Smarter Toys IQ Treat Ball, 5 Inches, and Premier Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug, Medium/Large. all of which are easier to load and accomplish the same goal.  we use one of these daily to feed our buddy or fill it with treats to occupy him for a little while.  all three get pushed around until all the treats are gone - we have carpet so it's not as noisy as others have mentioned.the kong wobbler is bigger than you would expect and it is a little heavy too - but out of the three our dog likes it the best.  the whole is big so, as other reviewers have mentioned, you may need to devise a way to make it smaller.the iq treat ball is awesome.  easy to load and you can adjust the difficulty.  just rolls and rolls until the treats are gone.the tug-a-jug is more challenging than the other two - but once your dog figures it out they get the treats no problem.  small treats do come out easily so we add larger chunks to add to the challenge.p.s. we also tried the Premier Pet Busy Buddy Twist 'N Treat Dog Toy, Small but it was a pain to load as well - twisting and un-twisting the hard plastic was not as easy as it should be.  and in less than a year the plastic stem tore and broke leaving it useless.",positive
"My dogs love this and each figured out different techniques to get food out - took a while for them to get good at it. The Pit Bull holds her paws around the rubber ring and turns it over to pour some out. The Heinz 57 bats it around until something falls out, just beginning to hold the rope with 1 paw and hit the jug with the other. They are tied for time to get all the treats out!This cannot be played with on tile or wood floors - too noisy for people and jug slides too much for dogs. It would work in a crate, but I won't leave my dogs alone with ANY toy of this sort.It is hard to find dog goodies that will come out most are too thick to pass through. Charlee Bear Treats(any flavor) Charlee Bear Dog Treats 16Oz Zip Pack Cheese/Egg work perfectly as do larger sized cat treats. I love watching the dogs as they figure out a new way to make it work. No one has eaten off the rubber ring (the toy would still work if they did) and no one has chewed off the rope. (You could replace the rope or put in some sort of ball as someone else did.)I'd have given this 5 stars except for the noise on hard floors.",positive
" Length:: 0:37 MinsI was impressed by the design of this toy.  Definitely one of the better interactive toys within it's price range.  The dog is supposed to pull the rope to get the treat out.  Well, my boy bypassed all that and within 20 minutes figured out he just had to tip the bottle to get the treats out.  I put bigger treats in to keep him busy for longer and some pieces I still don't know to this day how he got them out before I got home from work.  My only gripe with this toy, which is something the instructions don't tell you, is that the rope starts to stink after a while.  I cleaned it with dish soap a few time but that was only a temporary fix.  Put the rope in the washer and it frayed and came loose.  I'm now using and old medium width leash that I cut and knotted up on both ends (small enough to still let the treats out but not to have him spill all at once), which will also be easier to wash since I don't have to worry about fraying.  He's not as crazy about the toy now, but that's probably because he has to work harder for his ""goods"".",positive
"This toy takes more effort to get food out than the Buster Cube, which I like because it occupies the dog longer.  I find that the cube, even on its ""hardest"" setting only takes a few minutes to get out most of the food, and then the rest doesn't come out no matter how long the dogs work it.  With the bottle the dogs can get nearly all the food out if they keep at it.At first you should fill the bottle so that it is over half full.  This way food can come out more easily when it is on its side.  This will encourage the dog to play with it.  Once the food level goes down food will only come out as they toss and pull the bottle.  It took my dog a few days to get to this, but now she seems to have mastered it.  She stands the bottle up and knocks it over, putting food into the neck, then she works the rope a bit and manages to get a piece of kibble out.  When I first got the toy I thought she would never be able to figure it out, but she has.  Even so, it takes a fair amount of work to get out just a few pieces of food, so it can keep them occupied all day.",positive
"First of all: I bought the med/lg size for my 70 lb, 18 month old lab puppy, and I think it is a little too big. This may help you in deciding what size to buy your dog. The rop and opening ball are the right size, but the bottle is so big he can hardle pick it up (no fun).Positive: this toy has single-handedly kept my dog occupied more than any other toy (other than Nylabones). He is infatuated with it! He LOVES it! He is pretty angry and still hasn't figured out how to get the treats out (which suprises me because he is very intelligent).Negative: After very little effort the rope ended up in 3 strands. It is not durable or tightly woven at all. Also, I didn't buy the treats suggested to go with it, but rather broke our treats into tiny pieces......but it is actually hard to get the treats out! (Is a dog toy smarter than me?!)Overall, I love the product because it keeps my lab busy and content, but if you have a chewer, you may want to consider something else until they grow out of it, because this rope is done-for.",positive
"I bought the small Tug-a-Jug for my 7-month-old Shih Poo puppy, Max, an aggressive chewer who is easily bored and demands play attention constantly.  This toy keeps Max well-occupied for long periods on end.  I started out by really filling the bottle and using smaller treats that would more easily dispense, and once he got the hang of it, used larger treats for increased challenge.  While the tassel on the end of tug rope has been worse for the wear, the rope has withstood Max's chewing well.  Max has been able to figure out various ways of getting to the treats--rolling the bottle around, up-ending it, then knocking it over and tugging on the rope to dispense the treats...As the label says, Max is able to smell, see and hear the treats, and this keeps him interested for hours of play.  I've learned however, that I really have to screw the bottom on extra tightly, as on one occasion he somehow managed to loosen it by repeatedly rolling the bottle, and was able to get to all the treats at once! Suffice to say, he did not have much of an appetite for his evening meal after that!! At the same time I purchased this, I also purchased two Kongs; however, Max prefers the Tug-a-Jug hands down, and generally ignores his other toys--even his previously favourite tug rope--in favour of playing with the Tug-a-Jug All in all, Max rates this toy with 5-stars and thinks his mommy made a wise buy!",positive
"My dog LOVES this toy but the rope seems too big for the opening, making it virtually impossible to get out any treats.I contacted the manufacturer regarding this issue and was sent a new rope, just to make sure the bottle I had wasn't mismatched with the rope size.  The replacement ended up being the same diameter, so I gave up on the rope altogether.  The way I adjust the difficulty of the ""game"" is by varying the size of the treats inserted.My dog doesn't eat kibble so I put in all natural treats, nuts, dehydrated salmon, etc. I sometimes throw in a whole walnut just to make the game harder.  He LOVES the toy and rolls it all over my apartment in an attempt to get everything out.When only the large, impossible-to-get pieces are left, my dog brings it to me out of frustration, and I reward him by opening the bottom and giving him the last pieces.One aspect of this toy that I really like is the fact that you can disassemble and wash it.  Some other toys say they're dishwasher safe but can't be opened, so I can't imagine the cleaning being very thorough.  Also, the ""mouth"" is made of soft rubber that [I would think] massages the dogs' gums and cleans their teeth a little.Overall this is a great, challenging, tiring game that rewards dogs for their effort and determination.  My only wish is that the rope were a bit thinner, which would make the game ""reasonably"" challenging rather than almost impossible.  This is the only reason why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5.You can't go wrong with this toy, even if you use it without the rope.",positive
"We bought this for our 5 month old lab to keep her from inhaling her dinner in 5 seconds flat. We have now purchased 2 more as gifts for other dog owners.It took our dog a day and a half to figure this toy out. At first she barked at it since she was frustrated that she could see and smell her kibble but couldn't get to it. After a few happy mistakes with pawing at it and watching us pull the rope, she caught on. Now it takes her 20 minutes to eat her 1.5 cups of kibble inside.Great Features:- Durable and easy to wash Nalgene type material- ""Rope"" is actually a flexible rubber stick, making washing/sanitizing easy- Screw-off bottom makes loading up the toy simple- Translucent bottle so you can see how much kibble is left- Can hold all sorts of sizes of kibbleChallenging Feature:- It can sometimes take a few tries to get the bottom screwed back on b/c the threads are narrow. But, then again the bottom has never fallen off and the dog can't figure out how to unscrew the bottom.We had tried other 'treat balls' in the past, but found that they couldn't hold enough kibble to keep the activity going for very long. Other treat ball products were either to big or small for our dog's kibble, making getting the food out either way too easy (it fell right out) or too hard (it took a human with thumbs to get it out). Finally, the other treat balls were a solid rubber which meant in order to know if anything was left you had to pick it up and shake it. These were the kinds that we impossible to clean as well.We highly recommend this product. So does Roxxee, our dog, who still finds eating to be a fun activity.",positive
"I bought the small size for my 2 dachshunds (who are notorious for chewing through monster truck tires and tearing the heads off barbie dolls).  This toy has kept them busy for 2 1/2 days and still going strong.The bottom screws off to EASILY put food in (I put in their dinner portion of kibble plus a couple bone treats).  The bottom has pin size air holes so the dogs can smell the food, the bottle is tinted purple but you can still easily see the food and hear it rattle inside.  The plastic rope part has a 'plug' at the end so if the dogs try to pull the rope, it closes the top exit and food wont come out.  The only downfall are the tiny plastic nubs around the neck of the bottle.  A big rubber covering around the neck of the bottle has tiny numbs which my dogs were able to chew off- but sooo tiny i'm not worried about them at all (and the main plastic covering is still in fantastic condition)I'M ALREADY ON THIS SITE TO BUY ANOTHER ONE FOR MY OTHER DACHSHUND.... AND A COUPLE MORE AS GIFTS FOR FRIENDS WHO HAVE BUSY DOGS TOO!If you want a toy that will keep the dogs entertained, challenged, interested, and wont tear apart- this is WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!",positive
"For the first couple of days, our dog Moby was only slightly interested in the tug-a-jug.  We kept it out, though, and when he finally figured out his own system of getting dog food out of the jug, he was hooked!  Then we started putting all his meals in the jug instead of in his bowl.  Since starting his meals in the jug, Moby has an outlet for his curious energy and he spends less time in the trash can and in distructive activities like toilet paper shredding because he has to work physically and mentally for his meals like animals do in the wild.  It also occupies him while we aren't at home.  It lasts so much longer than a kong, because you can put a whole meal in it.  This is also great because you don't have to feel guilty about giving your dog too many unhealthy treats -- dog food in the jug works great because the kibble is the perfect size.I was watching the video of the woman who put in a negative review, and as an amateur dog trainer, I think I know why.  If you help your dog get food out of the jug, they quickly learn that the way to get food out of the jug is to bring it to the owner, so don't help your dog -- that ruins the fun of the toy!  Also, it's harder to get treats out of the toy if it isn't somewhat full, so just fill it up with dog food and a few treats in the beginning so it's not so difficult that the dog looses interest.  It also helps to put a few treats in the jug so they randomly hit a jackpot when playing with it.  As someone who's studied animal behavior, I know random rewards are the most powerful way to get an animal addicted to a behavior!In short, I can't say enough about this toy!",positive
"I worked with my dogs on this toy for several days. Using it as an interactive toy we played tug, and the rubber stopper became wedged tightly so that it sealed the hole, trapping the kibble inside. The goodies inside would only fall out when the rubber stopper and straw was in a very specific position, AND the straw-like piece had grabbed the treat and pulled it through the hole, AND the bottle had to be upside down. This was something that my dogs could not possibly do with their mouth, tongue, and feet. They would pick it up by the rubbery end, sniffing and chewing at the rubbery purple parts, making it impossible to use gravity to allow the tiny treats to fall out, let alone accomplish the amazing ""straw grabber"" feat described above. Of course with no reward the motivation waned. Even my highly intelligent dog got frustrated and then became indifferent. After I had left the room for 10 minutes, my other dog had chewed up the purple rubber stopper and straw, and transformed the already useless toy into just a bottle with a small hole and no rubber stopper. Don't waste your money. I'm not impressed with the other two toys (by this maker) that I bought: busy bouncy bone, and busy bristle bone. (see my other reviews)",negative
"This toy has a failing if you have a dog who's too clever for it's own good. The rope is a weak point. I understand the theory that the dog is supposed to use the rope to chuck the bottle around and have the food come out, but after a couple of days our collie picked the toy up, took it across to her bed, and started determinedly chewing through the rope.The manufacturer recommends you put the plastic practice golf balls in the jug instead of the rope, and this worked for a while, but then our dog started chewing the purple ball off the end of the bottle, and when she'd got sufficiently through that, managed to crack the neck of the bottle itself.We got her a replacement (as it took some weeks for her to crack the first bottle) and this time the rope lasted less than two days. So, it's back to the plastic golf balls, and hopefully it will take her some while to get to the stage of cracking the bottle again, but I suspect it's only a question of time.The manufacturers, IMO, need to implement two improvements.1) The rope needs to be impregnated with something which tastes unpleasant.2) The spikes on the rubber ball need to be made longer and firmer to try to protect the neck of the bottle.Those reservations aside, our dog loves the toy, but then she has a very high food drive, probably due to her months as a stray.",positive
"I bought 3 doggy products at the same time (all treat dispensing chew toys). This is my recommendation of the best product of the 3.I bought the Premier Twist and Treat Dog Toy along with a KONG classic and Premier Tug a Jug for my 3 month old, 4lb Morkie. My dog doesn't play with the latter 2, but LOVES the twist and treat! It's easy to twist the top off and insert the treats and to twist it down to the size you want to get it to dispense. Smoothie quickly learned how to dispense the treats, so we have it on its tightest setting (puppy chow is pretty small, so easy to get out). He chases and bats this all over the living room.He played with the classic Kong once, but because it dispenses the treats so quickly, he soon lost interest and went back to the twist and treat.He tries to play with the Tug a Jug, but he can never get anything out and quickly tires of it and goes back to the twist and treat.Of the 3, the twist and treat gets the most use, its the easiest to clean, is hardy, has the best movement for him to chase around, & is the perfect size for a toy dog.So, if you're looking to keep your dog entertained, don't waste money buying a bunch of products, just get the twist and treat. Both you and your pup will be pleased with it.21 March 2012 UpdateI have since removed the back end of the jug and my dog will now play with it, in fact he expects for me to put all his food in it so he can chase it around and dig them out with his paws and nose. That said, this is the only way for him to use the jug, so still not fulfilling its intended purpose or use. Cleaning if course is a pain.",positive
"I thought this was a great toy, but my shepherd mix (supposedly very smart according to several different trainers we've worked with) never really got into it.He likes tug toys, but this is not a great tug toy because the dog will grab the rope end, and you'll grab the plastic jug end. If your dog is any good at playing tug at all, you will lose every time.He did not seem to enjoy chewing the purple spiky part either.There was some interest in getting the treats out, but it never lasted very long. The treats have to be fairly small to come out. I spent nearly an hour cutting up treats to make them easy to get out, and that helped perk his interest a little, but he always went back to other toys.Maybe its too complex for him. He does LOVE another puzzle toy we have. Its like a buster cube, but its a tough rubber ball (melon sized) with a maze like center. You put treats in one side by pushing them through a crossed slit, and after some rolling they fall out a hole on the other side. He loves that toy. I think its cool, too, but I fear what might be growing inside it, and the only way I've figured out to clean it is to soak it in vinegar and then put it in the dishwasher and hope.This toy is at least easy to clean.I ended up giving it to a neighbor to see if her dog might like it better.",positive
"I have a 7lb Maltese boy who loves this toy! I was a little hesitant when I first received it because it is about half as big as he is. It took him a little while to figure out how to get the treats out but he definitely has his methods now. From dragging it around the living room to standing it up by the couch and knocking it back over. Also keeps his interest for a very long time whether it has treats in it or not!!!! I would recomend this to keep your canine pal entertained.My furbaby loves to have kibble or multi-grain cherios plus some biscuits in his!*********5 months later and I had to write an update. Gizmo is still in love with this toy. He loves to pull it around and scratch on the bottle to see if he can get at the rope, lol. Does he play with it every day...no. But, he doesn't play with any of his toys everyday. I'm so glad that I bought this for him, it has been a great purchase. He still loves it and loves to play with it regardless of treats being in there or not. If your dog is active, smart, loves to pounce and dig this is a great toy option. Is every dog going to love it....no but you can't get a promise of that with any toy! I highly suggest you give this toy a try.",positive
"In my search for a toy that would occupy & challenge my 2-year-old Golden Retriever, I located the Tug-a-Jug.  Like one of the other reviewers, at first my dog was not entirely convinced that the toy was his to play with, as he had never been given access to a bottle before.  After the scent of the treats lured him in, he began to play.  It took little time for him to realize that the rope was what was getting in the way of the treating plopping out, so he just set about chewing on the rope until he succeeded in chewing it in half.  After this happened, the shorter knotted end fell into the jug, and the treats came out easily.  Now I am left with an -a-Jug, as the ""tug"" is missing.  We left the remaining 1/2 of the rope in the jug so that there would be some resistance to the treats just falling out.  A tennis balls works well too.  I'm hoping to find a replacement rope to string through the jug, however they are often knotted so tightly, I've not yet had any success there.  Overall, a great toy that continues to entertain my dog, despite the fact that he re-engineered the main mechanism in the first 30 minutes.",positive
"Just a word of advice:  If your dog is used to playing tug of war with a rope they will easily pick this toy up.  If they aren't, it probably is not the toy for your dog.At first, my chocolate lab was a little leery because he never had a bottle as a toy.  It took a couple days of playing tug of war and leaving the tug a jug on the floor before he really knew it was ""his"".  Once I finally got him used to realizing it was his own, he saw me put his kibble in it.  Then it took a little bit before he was able to figure out how to work it.  Granted, the interactive part is you helping your dog realize the toy's value.  Now, it is something that can occupy him for 20-25 minutes. He'll do anything for treats.  Although, I'm not sure that he really, really likes it but he focuses in on it until every kibble disappears. I think that it is good for him and makes him do something different to get treats.  I like interactive toys :)On the other hand, our little dog, still doesn't know how to get the treats out or how to use this toy.  Just a guess, he probably never will figure it out.  So, some dogs will take to it, and others will look at you like you're crazy for giving them a toy that doesn't squeak!",positive
"We got the Tug-a-Jug this morning and have used it twice to dispense my dog's breakfast and dinner. She never quite figured out the ""tug"" method of getting the food out, but she did find ways to get the food out by nosing it around on the floor and grabbing the kibble out with her tongue when it reached the neck of the bottle. However, she gave up this morning with about half her breakfast still in there, which is surprising because she LIVES for food! For dinner  she started crying at the bottle because she got so frustrated with it! I never heard her do that before, so I decided to help her a little. However, when I wasn't watching she chewed all the way through the rope. It's still a usable toy, but I guess she'll never figure out the ""tug"" method now. It's been about 50 min and she's still working to get all of her dinner out, so I guess I'd say this is a good toy. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of 5 stars is I think you could use one of your old Nalgene bottles and put dog food in it and it would work the same way. The jug is made of Nalgene I think.",positive
"A friend of mine had just bought this for her dog who seemed to find it challenging and recommended it to me.  My Rottie Sarah figured this out pretty quickly; within two minutes she figured out if she pawed at the rubber throat side, it will upend and kibble will come out. Second round she graduated to that plus nosing it up the rest of the way.  Third she figured out putting one paw on the rope helped her paw it upend with the other.  She's also lifted it up in her mouth, open end down. In defense of the toy, she previously learned to do this with kibble in Kongs so she may already understand ""things that if tipped upside down dispense treats"".She's a pretty smart dog but of course everyone thinks their kid is the smartest in the class :)I've read suggestions on adding balls to it to make it more difficult, which would slow her down, but I was hoping to be able to increase the mental challenge not just reduce the randomness, so this now is as ""difficult"" mentally as it'll get.She's completely ignored the rope except as a way to upend it.On the positive side, it does provide her mental challenge, slows down her otherwise rapid eating, and isn't so difficult that she gives up or gets frustrated.  She also has the Kong wobbler which she's figured out (gets her nose under the fat end and just keeps rolling it to get the kibble out), which is a pretty good product, but the Busy Buddy is a bit more challenging.",positive
"This is my second Tug-a-jug, I purchased my first in December of 2008. When my it went to a new home with a foster dog, still in great shape, I knew I needed to purchase another for my Service Dog Toby, as he loves it too. This Tug-a-jug is larger than our last; it is the Medium/Large size. Toby enjoys trying to get whatever I put into it and puts a lot of thought into it. He even prefers having his regular food out of it, even though he could simply go to his bowl to eat. The bottom easily screws off, I fill it with his food, a few treats of varying value and one extremely high value treat (EHVT) that really doesn't come out, but he has hope that some day it will. When I wash it, he gets the contents and thus the EHVT. He knows that I unscrew the bottom, but of course without opposable thumbs, alas he can not. Even so, he tries to figure out how to do that. Dogs can use a lot of energy thinking, chewing and exercising, so I like to give him a variety of each to keep him content. Our last Tug-a-jug being smaller, he would pick it up from the bottom to try to get the food out, this one being bigger, he can no longer do that, so he's had to change his tactics and I've enjoyed watching how his mind works.",positive
"I was really rooting for this toy to work out, because my Frenchie Tobias loves playing with plastic bottles and he loves treats. The Tug a jug should be the perfect combo, right? The one I purchased had the rope, not the rubber thing. In theory, when you tip the toy treats should fall out relatively easily, according to various instructions and videos I found through internet searches. But even with small kibble, it is extremely difficult to get any treats out of the toy. Poor Tobias was quite frustrated. I helped him out by holding onto the bottle so that he could tug on the rope. He pulled quite hard for a good five minutes, after which one piece of kibble fell out.He's actually quite clever, and he's extremely food motivated. I don't know if something was wrong with this particular Tug a jug, that it was so difficult to get the treats out, but it's definitely not working out.I only give two stars because he did not destroy it, although he was throwing it around and chomping on the bottle part. He did leave scratches all over it, but hasn't yet managed to crack it. However, I think it's only a matter of time.",negative
"Purchased our Tug a Jug after my 12yr old beagle shredded an Atomic Treat Ball. I went with the TAJ because of the sturdy hard plastic and rubber neck and the ease of cleaning it out after each 'session'. These were both issues with the ATB. I did remove the rope IMMEDIATELY after buying it because 1) its not able to be thoroughly cleaned and 2) it is a MAJOR igastro-intestinal blockage risk should your dog injest all or some of it(I've seen this first hand, I work at a vet). Its an expensive, invasive surgery that can be easily prevented with the TAJ if you remove the rope!My dislikes for the TAJ are:*The rope. I'm still surprised that dog toy manufacturers still use rope in their products despite the documented risks to and actual deaths of beloved pets! Toys should not be a death trap. Shame on you Busy Buddy.....*You can't adjust the kibble opening or dispensing rate of the kibbles. My dog figured out the first day that if he picks up the base LOTS of kibbles come out. I do understand this is due in part to my removing the rope, but its still an issue. Its annoying since he's not really 'working' for the food and he's done after just a few minutes, bored again. I've had better success plugging Kong toys with peanut butter or cream cheese and freezing them.*My dog will only play with it on the carpet because of the noisy, yet more sturdy hard plastic. It is very noisy on our kitchen linoleum and I can't begin to imagine it on tile! Blue prefers the carpet for more silent snacking, but this means dog food on my carpet and carpet fuzzies on the TAJ :( We've sort of solved this with making him snack on a small mat/rug that can be cleaned.Bottom Line: I would recommend this toy to pets that are not heavy chewers, as I don't think this would stand up to pits, rotties and other heavy chewing/large breed dogs. Its also a great toy for dogs that aren't such gifted problem solvers(like my beagle) since it IS such a simple design. Also a breeze to clean and fill with the screw-on base for the owner and it will hold a good amount of kibble.",positive
"My four year old beagle loves the tug a jug! It was recommended by the shelter I adopted her from, and it keeps her busy. I give hre about a third of her meal in her bowl, and the rest in the tug a jug.  It took her a few tries to get the hang of it, but now she rolls it around and has learned to put her paw on the bumpy part to tip the jug up and empty the food out. It works great with her kibble (eukaneuba adult maintenance small bites) but she goes crazy when I put her high-value treats in it like little pieces of string cheese.There are two down sides - one, since the rope never comes out, the part inside the jug gets kind of gross with all the food. its a little hard to thoroughly wash, but it can be done. Two, I had her at my parent's house and they have tile floor.  She banged it hard enough to break the plastic on the end piece (it unscrews on the bottom of the jug to let you put the treats in) - so I suggest not using it on tile floor and of course, quality supervision.I leave it out after she is done with it and she often returns to it during the day just to check and see if she missed anything! Definitely recommend. However, I will saw that these products are significantly more expensive at Petsmart/Petco - I recommend Target, Amazon, or a local shelter's shop where the proceeds go back to animals in need.Enjoy!",positive
"We have a 30 lb Doberman Pinscher mix puppy that is about 5 months old who absolutely loves this toy!  Because we knew he was going to be a bigger dog, we opted for the medium/large size, which for his current size, is a little big for him now.  But he manages fine with it, plus I like that he can't throw the toy in the air like he does with so many of his other toys.We've had this toy for about a month now and use it at least 4-5 times a week.  Initially, our dog was a little slow in understanding the concept and wasn't very interested in it.  But after a few days, he got the idea and now gets excited whenever he sees us filling it up.  We usually fill the container with a mix of his kibble and some cut up treats for a total of about a 1/4 of a cup and it keeps him occupied for about 30-45 minutes at a time.  We haven't tried adding balls to the jug yet to increase the difficulty, but we may do so soon.This toy has been a savior to help occupy him while we are busy trying to do things around the house, such as cook dinner or do laundry.  I also give it to him to prevent boredom as well as help get rid of some excess energy that he still may have at night since he will push, drag, and carry it all over the place as he is trying to get out the contents.  After a month of use, the only thing that has some signs of wear and tear is the rope.  Our puppy hasn't done any damage to the actual jug yet.On a side note, I have seen the smaller ones in the store that have rubber/plastic ropes, which do not seem to be very durable, but ours was an actual rope, as in the picture and has held up great with our dog.  We have been so pleased with this product, that we bought the smaller one for a family member's new puppy.",positive
"My brother turned me onto these toys, and I'll be forever grateful. I have a Chihuahua-shaped vacuum cleaner of a dog who is utterly obsessive about food, and a neurotic Shep/Lab mix who will turn her nose up at food in a bowl, yet gobble up ""found"" food. These toys are the ideal solution for both dogs. The Chih works harder to get the food out (we have the med/large size jugs, so they're pretty big for him to manipulate), which means he's burning off calories. He tends to be a bit of a chub, so this is a good thing. The Shep/Lab mix has an easier time of it, but the toy keeps her occupied and she seems to enjoy it. I've just adopted another dog from the shelter, and gave her her own Tug-a-Jug. It's great for her b/c she has to stay crated a lot right now (healing from her spay surgery, plus the vet put her on very restricted activity while she recovers from an upper respiratory infection). I make sure to put the jugs away when I leave the house (don't want anyone fighting over food), but they're wonderful for when I'm working from home and need to keep the dogs busy while I'm on the phone with clients. (Murphy's Law of Dog Ownership #1: Your dog will bark like a freaking maniac - but for no discernible reason - the moment you get on the phone with the client you've been trying to reach for a week.)Our experiences with these toys have been great, so I heartily recommend them. My Chih has been determinedly trying to manipulate his jug into spitting out more food for the past 30 minutes, and his tail has been wagging the whole time.",positive
"Even though I used small puppy kibble, my puppy could not get the kibble out of the bottle. For the treats to come out, the dog needs to pull on the rope and whip the bottle around. Because of the shape of the bottle, the kibble will not spill out on its own while lying on its side. I would think that holding onto the rope and whipping it around would be quite dangerous for the dog as well as anyone standing nearby - the bottle is made from hard plastic and would definitely hurt if it hit you.I decided to remove the rope completely and tried putting in a little ball to slow down the flow of the kibble. That didn't work either - the ball completely blocked the opening (maybe I'll try again with a smaller ball). In the end, I just ended up putting a larger treat (a small milkbone biscuit) in with the kibble and that seemed to work a little better. My puppy is able to get the treats to spill out by tipping the bottle upright. I think I need to experiment more with different sized balls or milkbone biscuits so the kibble spills out easily, but not too easily.On the plus side, the large opening on the bottom of the bottle is great. It makes it very easy to fill the bottle with kibble or treats.I gave this product a 3 because it does what I wanted - it slows down my puppy's eating and keeps him busy for a little while, but for us, it didn't work the way it was intended to work and has the possibility of injuring the dog.",positive
"I received the first jug as a gift for my golden retriever (80 lb.), then bought a second one when I picked up a Wheaten terrier (30 lb). Both dogs enjoy working their breakfast kibble out of the jug. The Wheaten will eat until full and the retriever, true to his nature, can't stop eating and playing. They are able to almost completely empty the jugs. Their size difference changes their strategies a bit but doesn't affect their ability to play.When first introducing the toy to the dogs, I ""primed"" the jug by spilling out a couple high-value treats mixed with kibble (later moving to only kibble). The rope knot inside the jug can also block the entrance, so I was careful to make sure that the knot was well inside the jug. And I made sure to fill the jug about 3/4 full because the jug can clog if it's totally full and I didn't want them to be discouraged if it was too unrewarding. Now the dogs are more experienced, so I don't prime the jugs anymore. I am increasing the challenge by sitting the jugs upright and will soon be moving to asking them to find the jug.The container is easy to fill but the cloth rope makes cleaning a little more difficult. My Wheaten uses the rope to retrieve the jug from under the coffee table but I'm still considering removing the rope because of hygiene and because it blocks the jug opening.I recommend this if you have dogs cooped up indoors, if you have dogs that need to keep themselves occupied, and especially for large-chested breeds who gulp down their food (because the jug forces the dog to literally only eat a couple kibble at a time).",positive
"I have a pitbull mix who is just a year old.  She was a stray I found at our school.  She chews everything (leather shoes, her bother's ears...) and she is inqusitive so I began a search for the perfect toy for her.  We have tried toys that are for aggressive chewers, many only last a day!  If she can't get it started one of her brothers help her out.  She is smart and needs to think as she chews.  We came across the Tug-a-Jug and decided to give it a try.  She took to it right away.  It has holes in the bottom so the smell of the treats continue to hold her interest.  The screw-on lid has fine threads so she can not unscrew it.  The rope cord is frayed on the inside to hold in the treats for longer play time.  The unit is made from strong plastic and is too big around for her to use her powerful jaws to crack it.  The rubber ball end is a good place for her to hold as she carries it around the house. Once I fill this toy with food I know she will be ingrossed for at least an hour while she works on getting all the treats.  A couple of things to keep in mind, the treats add to the dogs calorie intake so you have to cut down on meal time, and it can be a weapon if your dog likes to throw it around (I know this from experience!).  The first one I got for her, the cord was much more frayed on the inside so it took longer for her to get all the food. The reason why I had to purchase another Tug-a-Jug is she finally chewed through the rope.",positive
"I have a German Shepard Dog, who is trained as a service dog.  While out in public, he receives lots of stimulation, and if I'm asked first, he receives a lot of attention too.As a service dog, he's with me 24 seven.  Everywhere, everyday, all the time. He's a high energy dog, loves playing fetch with balls, but doesn't much like my tv, computer, or napping time. I love him dearly but everyone needs a little away time.I've purchased a number of Busy Buddy toys for him.  The number of Squirrels at two different sizes, and cut the bottom fingers different lengths so some drop out treats easier, some harder.  He enjoys them, they bounce funny, but he can empty them pretty quickly.  Which leads to them being dropped on my lap repeatedly, and not always in the best place.I found the tug a Jug which I didn't expect to last a long time because of the hard plastic jug. I also figured he'd pull the rubber tug out by now time.  Much to my surprise, he's been playing with it for almost a year with none of the problems I'd expected, other than having it dropped on my foot or lap.I've been able to use his normal brand of Kirkland Chicken & Rice kibbles dog food, mixed in with some Beniful for a change of pace. By using his normal kibble, it keeps the cost down, and allows me to adjust his meal portion size accordingly.It's also about the only toy he doesn't bring out to the back yard to hide and then can't find it again.  Which sends me a clear message he is very focused on this toy.Even though he's a large size dog, I didn't buy him the large size, in part because I prefer the rubber tug, in part it keeps the amount of treats down.I highly recommend this toy (and toy line) for their design and not making it impossible to use normal kibble instead of expense treat products designed only for their toys.I'd have given this 5 stars if they'd made the outside of the bottle with a rubber coating, or rubber bumpers so it isn't so noisy on non carpeted flooring.",positive
"I got this for my 40 lbs boxer mix. He loves most toys but usually tears them up. At first, he didn't know what to make of it as he thought it was a ""pull"" toy. Pulling on the rope actually puts a stopper on the bottle and the food doesn't come out. My 5 year old tried to ""show"" him and after a couple hours of on and off play he figured it out. He actually LOVES it and sometimes just carries it around empty or chews on the rope. You have to use small, hard food so it comes out easy. I tried crunching up small treats but it just stopped up the bottle. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO KEEP DOGS ENTERTAINED AND BUSY.UPDATE: This morning (one day after I wrote the above), I put his food in his bowl for breakfast. Usually he gulps it down quickly...this morning he looked at it, walked away and brought THIS TOY to me, dropping it down in front of the food. I put the food from his bowl into the toy and he immediately tipped it over to get the food out and was clearly having fun. IF THIS DOESN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH HE LOVES IT, I DON'T KNOW WHAT DOES.:)",positive
"This is my dogs favorite toy. I got this last summer for my very anxious, smart 2 year old pit bull rescue to keep him occupied while working. He is very destructive to his toys but doesn't eat what he destroys. He spends an hour or more a day playing with it , not including while we aren't home. At first I fed him only from this toy, but now he's calmer so I feed him in his bowl too, but he generally prefers to feed out of the toy. I knew when buying he would chew the plastic rope off immediately, and he did. Some come with a nylon rope, which would take longer to chew off. Since I have the large, and the rope is gone, I put in one or more large treats (depending on how hard to dispense I want to make it) and regular size hard dog food and a few small treats that will fit through the neck. The rope definitely blocks well and can be replaced; for me it was easier to put a larger dog treat in to block. With the rope I needed to use small bite dog food because it came out very slowly, and he would lose interest.  Interestingly he loves the enlarged end of the plastic rope to chew on (not good for swallowers). Very sturdy and easy to fill as long as you line up the spirals. He's never opened it. He knocks it around with his paws and nose and grabs the neck with his mouth and throws it around. So far no damage, but it is sturdy and could possibly break something when tossed. Worth the slight risk. After almost 8 months he began to chew off the plastic ring around the neck, which he loved doing, and does attract him to the neck where the treats come out. Recently he started chewing the neck off, which is why I'm buying another, but I plan on using this one until he gets down to where the neck is gone, as it still works and he still loves it.",positive
"My youngest Miniature Schnauzer is very food driven. I'm not sure why but he has always had a bad habit of ""wolf""ing down his food.  I have resorted to locking him in a seperate room, away from my other two Miniature Schnauzers, placing a tennis ball in the middle of his bowl and feeding him large kibble sized chunks of food to get him to slow down during feeding time.Toys like the ""Premier Busy Buddy Tug-a-Jug"" is great to keep him busy and entertained because if there is food in there, he's going to work at it until he can get to it.It took him a little while to 'get' that the food comes out of the front of the jug and previously he was trying to pry off the bottom, chew the front , purple hard rubber ring around the neck of the bottle and then he finally figured out how to get the food out and is content trying to do so until all the food it gone.My other two are just not that determined.I agree with everyone here, if you have an aggressive chewer this may not be the best toy but if your dog isn't an aggressive chewer but a food driven dog this toy will keep him busy.",positive
"My boston loves this toy!  It keeps her busy for quite a while and she's a heavy chewer, so it held up... for a while.  Like others, she has managed to chew her way through the rubber rope that comes out the end, but only a little at a time.  I keep a good eye on it and when it looks like she's about to get another piece off, I just cut that little bit off with a pair of scissors.  But the fact that it can be cut with scissors might give you a clue as to the constitution of the rubber rope.  Also, the plastic jug is fairly durable, but in her frustration to get at the kibble inside, Roxy has done a little damage to the plastic, making it hard to screw the lid back on straight.  So the good news is, great concept for a little dog (it's a small toy, don't give it to a lab, that's not what it was meant for), but maybe not as indestructable as they might think.  I'll buy another one, mainly because Roxy went into hysterics when I tried to hide it from her for a few days.  Clearly her favorite of all toys!  Doesn't want to eat out of her dish anymore!",positive
"I got this because everyone says it's great for your dog to play with when he's alone. My dog has several treat dispensing toys to keep him busy: Atomic Treat Ball Interactive Dog Toy, 3-Inch , Ourpets DT-10504 Smarter Toys IQ Treat Ball , 5 Inches , Colors may vary, and Kong Puppy Kong Toy Medium. He does really well with all of them, the atomic being his favorite and the Kong coming in a close second because he really has to work to get stuff out of there. The Tug a Jug just does not work at all for him, though. I put tiny treats in there and it is physically impossible for him to get the treats out. If you're lucky, the rope will catch on one of the treats and you might be able to wiggle one out that way, but that would still require him to be holding the jug and tugging the rope which hardly ever happens. If that doesn't work, you have to tip the jug to get anything out and, well, my dog can't do that since he doesn't have thumbs. I'm glad I got this on clearance at CVS otherwise I'd be a little peeved at paying so much for a toy that doesn't work.",negative
"Purchased this for my 3 year old Dalmatian who suffers from separation anxiety and boredom when my husband and I leave for work.  We put his breakfast in the Tug-A-Jug, and he went from howling when we left, to happily chasing his toy around to get his food.  He isn't a major chewer, but has ripped things up in the past.  This toy shows some minor scratches (we've had it for about 6 months), but they are all cosmetic-nothing structural.  So that's the good news.The bad news?  The rope gets super smelly.  Since we wanted to use this to feed our dog breakfast, we aren't using the Premier brand treat inserts, we are using just normal kibbles.  After about a month of use, the toy began to smell, so we sent it through the dishwasher.  The only problem is that the rope never fully dries out, and the smell came back quickly, and worse.  Now, if we want it clean, I have to soak it in bleach water, then hand wash, then dish wash, and then put it in the oven on the lowest setting so the rope fully dries out.  For me, this is too much work.  We're ordering a kong to see if we can save on some of the clean up time.",negative
" Length:: 1:55 MinsI have a 43 pound border collie mix. He needs to be mentally stimulated so I bought this toy for him. He gets his dinner through this jug sometimes.I was nervous about purchasing it because of the reviews stating how the rubber ""rope"" was easily chopped, but I figured I might be able to replace it with a real rope if it breaks. To my surprise, the purple rope hasn't broke and I had this toy for several months now. My dog has been chewing it with his molars, but not very often. Also he may not be as a strong chewer as the dogs from other reviews.When my dog first recieved this toy, he kept pawing at it and pushing it with his nose panting with exsaustion. It took about an hour until he almost got the one cup of kibble that was in it. Later he got used to it and now he has a strategy. He pushes the back of the bottle straight up. He can empty the bottle in about 10 minutes now.A major problem I have with this toy is that the rubber spikes and the rope gets pretty nasty. It picks up hair from the carpet and dry food crumbs from the kibble inside the bottle and builds up to a disgusting slimy gunk. It is extremely hard to get all the crap out between the spikes and the inner edges of the rope.Over all it is a good toy for my medium sized mutt. It just gets dirty and hard to clean.",positive
"I always use some kind of toy or device to feed my dog, both to make her eat slower and to keep her from getting bored. This is the best toy I've found yet to keep my overly smart dog challenged.I've used Kongs filled with loose kibble, then kibble mixed with yogurt, kibble mixed with cream cheese or peanut butter, then kibble mixed with one of those and frozen. After 2 months of increasingly challenging Kongs, my dog finally graduated to the point that Kongs don't keep her busy or engaged for long. I also had been filling the Premier Waggle with her kibble, and she takes care of those pretty quickly too and seems to have gotten bored of the one repetitive move she used to get food out.So I got the tug-a-jug. My dog figured out how to get food out right away, which was disappointing -- then I realized I could put big chunks of treats in there to make it smell enticing and harder for the smaller food kibbles to come out. It works!I love that you can customize how hard it is for your dog to get food out by putting in objects that are too big to come out. I filled about half the jug with freeze-dried liver. Then, I put about half a cup of kibble per meal. It takes my dog a good half hour to get out all her kibble, and she really seems to love shoving, nosing, and flinging the jug around. She used a greater variety of movements than with the waggle, which is probably more fun for her.I also love that the jug is SO easy to fill! Kongs and even the waggle are annoying because they have small holes you have to shove the treats into, but the entire bottom of the jug screws off so you can just scoop the food in. Fast and easy, and my dog is delighted. Totally worth the $.",positive
"We bought the ""small"" toy with the rubber rope for our 19 lb mutt who gets very whiny when he's bored. I must say it's the best treat dispensing toy we've given him. It's way less noisy than the Buster Cube and the same amount of treats/kibble lasts longer. Other treat dispensing toys have gotten chewed up quickly and this one hasn't. Benji is an easy keeper and doesn't need much food. If we put his morning ration of 1/4 cup of kibble in the tug-a-jug it takes him about 40 minutes to get it all out and by that time he's panting with exertion.I do *not* recommend this toy for use on bare floors if you are there to supervise as you probably should be. The jug itself is very hard plastic and Benji could care less about manipulating the ""rope"" to get the treats out: he simply throws the jug around until food comes out. If I were to give him this toy in our kitchen the noise would drive me crazy. On our carpeted living room floor the noise is tolerable.The only distraction that works better is a bully stick which of course is silent but they are expensive and I don't like to use them every day. Alternating them with the tug-a-jug has given us some peace and quiet. Altogether a good investment in our situation.",positive
"This Tug-a-Jug turned out to be the perfect thing for our black lab puppy. We put his evening kibble inside and let him roll it around to get his dinner. The jug keeps him occupied for anywhere between 25 minutes to an hour.Pros:1. Good mental stimulation. Dinner isn't just available to wolf down. It requires some work and is totally worth the reward!2. Sturdy construction. It's held up against the chewy habit of the pup. I do not let him chew on it outside of meal times in order to keep his focus mainly on the food and not the jug.3. The rope seems to be very enjoyable to our pup. He likes to stop and chew on it for a minute before starting to roll and spin the jug again. I'm guessing that has something to do with teething. It's also replaceable (if you can find replacement rope).4. Easy to clean. The bottom screws on/off and the inside can be wiped down.5. Mouth of the jug has a nice texture which helps our pup hold on with his paws. His spin and push control (with his paws) has increased drastically since we started feeding him one meal a day from it!Cons:1. Sturdy construction also means it breaks anything fragile in its path. The rope makes it easy to swing around. I would keep the dog and jug away from small pets and children.2. Can't use it with raw food unless you want to make a horrible mess all over the place.3. Loud if you keep it on a linoleum floor like we do. Our pup loves to bang the jug around, spin it with his paws and push it with his nose. It makes quite a racket. It's fairly quiet on the carpet.4. If your dog is really smart, he might figure this one out quickly. I'd recommend pairing this with one of the other Busy Buddy feeding products and switching between them often to keep your dog on his toes.",positive
"My dog absolutely loves this toy.  It takes her about 40 minutes to get a cup of kibble from it.  It is great for her mentally and physically.  It has also been a tremendous help to her digestion, as she was a ""competive eater"" when we adopted her, always wolfing down her food in seconds, and as a result having ""intestinal turbulence"" with alarming frequency.  The tug a jug forces her to eat slowly.  It took her a while to get the hang of it, so it was a supplement, not a substitute, for her regular meals at first.  But now that she knows how it works, I usually feed her one of her two meals in it each day.  The other day, I actually split her dinner between the food bowl and the tug a jug, and she opted to play with the tug a jug for 25 minutes before going for the ""easy meal"" in her bowl.  I can't think of a better endorsement than that!  The one drawback is that it breaks down somewhat easily.  We are on our third tug a jug.  Each previous one has lasted about a month before our dog has bent the end the food goes in enough that it can't be closed anymore.  So, we buy three at a time now.  They're not that expensive, and I think they're totally worth it.",positive
"My small, 6 lb Mini Schnauzer-Shih Tzu mix found this a bit frustrating.  As others have said in the reviews, she couldn't get the treats out...she knew they were in there, but they don't come out easily and I put in her smallest doggie food.  Heck, I couldn't even get them out unless I pulled VERY hard on the rope.  She likes the rope, but not for long...she'd like it better by itself.  I got the smallest one and she's a very smart dog, but it's just not for her.  Don't know what I'm going to do with this thing...just put it in her toy box I guess and hope she latches onto it once in a while.  It's a total waste of money in my opinion.  She likes the roller treat dispensers...I even made one myself with an empty plastic peanut jar, used an exacto knife to cut holes on two sides, and she can roll it around and get excited about her treats rolling out...even an empty butter tub can be used.  Save you money on this one.  Just MHO.Update:  My puppy is now 11 pounds, full grown and will be 1 year soon and STILL cannot get the treats out of this thing.  I even have a hard time getting them out....I have to pull the rope HARD to get anything out.  Then I noticed my pup chewing on it and she was chewing the bottom off and, by the time I noticed what she was doing, she had it off.  She GOT the treats, but I threw the thing away....total waste of money I think.  Not MHO this time....experience!!",negative
"My dog loves tug-a-war with ropes and etc so I thought this would be a great toy for her, since she is left alone during the day while I'm at work.  The problem is that she tugs on the rope, then smells the treats inside, then won't mess with the rope at all and instead spends her time sniffing at the ""scent holes"" and from the neck of the bottle.  She will try to stick her tongue into the neck of the bottle.  I've demonstrated to her over and over that pulling on the rope dispenses a treat, but she just refuses to pull on the rope, even when I hold onto the bottle end and try to get her to play tug-a-war.  She smells the treat and doesn't want to play, she wants the treat, and she doesn't understand it.  I even took AKC liver treats and cut them into 1/4 and liberally filled the bottom of the jar with them, so that even a mild tug on the rope would result in a piece of treat being released.  She just has no interest in pulling on the rope at all.  She will mess with it for a few minutes and when she can't get the treats out, she leaves it alone.  I was pretty disappointed with it.  I think it would help if they made the outside knot smaller so you could pass the rope through the back of the bottle.  That way you I could get my dog to just play with the rope without worrying about the treats and try putting it back in the bottle once she got used to it.  As is, I've had it a month and she doesn't get, so I'm considering cutting the knot off the end so she can at least play with the bottle and dump the treats out, and play with whats left of the rope seperately.",negative
"I have two dogs: one is not very good at figuring out puzzle toys, even with scaffolding and attempts at teaching him, the other is like a dog genius. That, coupled with her highly food driven motivation, usually leads to her mastering these types of treat toys instantly. This is the only item I've ever purchased that she can't manipulate well. Unlike some of these other types of dog toys, I also find that it has to be fairly full to work well. She's a relatively small dog and even if I put all of her kibble in the smallest jar, it's even tough for me to get it all out with the little pull rope because it sinks to the bottom of bottle and has to go up the bottle neck to exit. Also, because I have two dogs, sometimes the other dog wants to come in and play, too. This works nicely with the ball dispensers, but for this jar, if they both pull on the rope, the motion required to actually get the treats or kibble out immediately becomes impossible. Regardless of the number of dogs in your household, this is one toy I'd pass on.Update: My medium chewer has now completely chewed apart the rubber pull rope with this. If I could change my original 1 star rating to a zero, I would.",negative
"I've used this product, and others from Premier, for years.  For most dogs it's GREAT (I've fostered dogs and have my own).  I have both the small and medium sizes, which actually both work well for my 50 pound dog but I change them based on the size of kibble I feed.I like that they changed from the plastic-type ""rope"" which could easily be chewed and swallowed, but I don't like the new cotton rope - it's simply too difficult to clean and doesn't dry quickly enough.  I cut it off, purchased a piece of non-toxic acrylic rope, and have been satisfied (just have to tie the ends and burn them so they don't unravel).Kind of a pain to have to get a different rope and wish they would change it, but the replacement only cost me 50 cents.  The jug itself is more durable in the medium size than small, but I use it in a crate that has thick soft bedding now and has lasted almost a year so far.  When my dogs used it on hard floors the bottom of it cracked, although that was after 5 months.There were a couple very powerful chewers that managed to break the tops of these easily (I prefer the Kong Wobbler Dog Toy or the Premier Busy Buddy Linkables Dog Toys Value Pack for them).  However in general they've worked out great and my dogs love them.  You can try making it more challenging by adding a rubber ball inside or pieces of carrots.",positive
"As far as treat dispensing toys go, this is by far the best design. My 2 boxers love to bat things with their hands, and this thing takes quite some time for them to empty of kibble. The down side is this is my second one, I had the smaller version before and they managed to crack the bottom so that the toy was useless. The last one didn't last long, but I let them use it on concrete so I know that was a big factor. I think this new one will last quite a while as long as I allow them to play only on carpet. My boys use their hands exclusively to play with this thing; if your dogs tend to use their mouths and throw things up into the air I doubt this toy will last.I would love to see a version of this made out of aluminum. The dogs smell the treats, so it's not really necessary for the toy to be transparent. I would gladly pay the extra cost to have one of these made of aluminum, or carbon fiber, or something that I know they could use for a while and not worry about breaking.",positive
"Purchased for my four year old Dobie ""grandson"". He's a full blown case of a four legged kid who has a terminal case of the ""terrible twos"".Daughter said  it didn't take him long to figure out how to make the treats spill out. She loads it with dehydrated banana and papaya chips and it keeps him occupied for a good 45 minutes with each fill.He's figured out the bottom comes off and tries to find ways to take the bottom off, hasn't managed to do so .....uuummm.......yet ;).She also has five cats who are fascinated by the toy and when the Dobe let's them near it they bat it around and pounce on the rope. She's put some dry kitty food in it a couple times and the cats ""team work"" to get the food to spill out.Dober-baby is only allowed to us the toy on carpeted floors because he tends to swing and bang it on the floor, the cats are put in a room with tile and they shuttle it around until it is empty.I would purchase again and expect I may have to...and soon...... if they cats decide the dog doesn't share fair.",positive
"Last night, I visited a friend who had bought this toy for my yellow Labrador.  My dog is a very fast eater when I feed her from her bowl, so I was delighted to try this.  I've used Buster Cubes in the past, and still really like them, but my Labrador has figured out how to remove the center piece that controls the difficulty so food spills out easily.  Buster Cubes aren't much of a challenge for her anymore.When I put my dog's dinner into the Tug-A-Jug last night, for the first time, she looked at me as if I had played a cruel joke on her.  She saw the food in the toy, looked at me, cocked her head, and went to her food bowl.  I encouraged her to play with the toy, and she quickly figured out that she could get pieces of kibble by rolling the toy around, picking it up and dropping it, etc.  Right now, she is eating her breakfast, tail wagging, as she manipulates the Tug-A-Jug to get the kibble out.  It's only her second meal from the Tug-A-Jug, so we'll see how long this treat-dispensing toy lasts.  :)***UPDATE*** Today is the 4th day of use for this toy.  I have been feeding my dog 2x/day by placing her kibble inside.  This morning, my 13-year-old Labrador figured out how to remove the end cap and eat the kibble without working it out of the narrow end.  Tonight, she bit harder than usual and the end cap snapped, just above the threads.  It's not a treat-dispensing toy anymore.  I'm glad I didn't buy this car for myself, but I'm sorry my friend's gift was so short-lived.",negative
"This is the second ""Tug-a-Jug"" food puzzle I've purchased for my wire fox terrier. The first lasted about five months until she chewed through the rope. But this toy kept my dog more occupied than any other food puzzle I've tried, so I decided to purchase a second one. My plan was to put this one away as soon as my dog was done with her food so she wouldn't ""play"" with it and chew through the rope. So in other words, I blame my dog's destructive terrier prowess on the demise of the first toy rather than the manufacturer.But after just one week of use for the second toy, the bottom part where the end seals onto the main container literally cracked and shattered into many pieces when I was sealing the toy.My dog may chew through ropes but she's not that rough with toys, and I was using normal strength to twist the end piece on, so I'm pretty sure this one was a dud. But after that, I'm totally done with this company. The shards that came off in my hand were tiny and sharp enough that if just one shard had broken off without my notice and go mixed in with my dog's food, she probably would have ingested it and had internal bleeding.",negative
"This is one of the greatest inventions for Dogs that either eat too fast or need to be preoccupied with something to do. We have been using the jug about 8 months and have stopped feeding our dog with the dog dish and now only use the Jug. It takes him several minutes to get his food out, keeps him entertained and he actually chews his kibble instead of inhaling everything in 10 seconds like he would do out of the dish. The jug can also be filled with treats and is a great tool for dogs with attachment issues. For example, our dog used to go nuts and tear up the house when we left, but now we fill the jug with kibble before we leave to keep him busy. It keeps his mind occupied long enough to forget about us leaving and as a result he no longer becomes destructive when we are away. If you have a dog that is too smart for his/her own good and needs a good toy to keep 'em busy then I would recommend the Jug hands down. I have gone through more dog toys in the last 18-months than I care to admit and this has been the most effective, long-lasting items that is actually worth more than what you will pay. Your dog will thank you too!",positive
"I've been looking for this toy forever.  Last I heard, it was only available online and it was rather expensive -- good to see that the price has come down.  The local PetSmart finally picked it up in their merchandise, so I had to grab one.The dogs can't get enough of it!  They're Australian Shepherds, so they combine high intelligence, high drive and EXTREMELY high energy, and it's hard to find a toy that will stand up to that.  They get bored so quickly once they figure something out, and then their new goal becomes ""how can we destroy this previously-entertaining item?""  This toy is one of the few that has actually worked well for them.  It took them around an hour to figure it out, but they've been merrily tugging away ever since.  It seems really durable, and it's certainly keeping their attention.  (Maybe they'll stop unscrewing the plug to the bathtub drain now...)If you crate-train your dogs, and they have to stay in their kennel when you're away, I HIGHLY recommend this item.  Haven is our little deaf girl, and she has some anxiety problems because of it.  Any time my boyfriend and I leave the house, she freaks out.  This toy keeps her occupied when she's in her kennel, and rewards her for being in there.The only problem I've had with it so far is that the dogs both want to play with it solo -- may have to get a second so they'll both get a turn.",positive
"I have two large dogs that are super chewers; they destroy just everything so I was excited to try the tug-a-jug out because of the claim of durable construction.The plastic bottle itself is holding up well.The ""rope,"" which is a rubber/plastic flexible piece that plugs the top of the jug is another story. The half of it that extends out of the jug that is meant for tugging was chewed off in about an hour. It did not crumble or flake though, which was a relief interms of safety. Thankfully, another reviewer had the same experience so I kept a close watch on this. The other  half  still remains in the jug and stills works fine as a plug to keep the treats inside the jug.The other rubber/plastic piece that surrounds the next of the jug/bottle is slowly being chewed away. Many of the flexible dental spikes were also chewed off within the first hour. After a week of use, the main piece has some tears in it. My guess is that it will break off soon.The dogs really like it. One of them sat for two hours trying to get her treats out, so this was a worth while purchase in terms of a toy or  activity that actually keeps my dog busy. There was no tugging though. The dogs just sat and held it in their paws occaisionally rolling it to shift the treats around to get them out.This toy is really not that different than the Kongs that I have, which have survived two years of chewing! The dogs could care less that they can see the treats because they are too busy trying to stick their faces into the open end. This is not a noisy toy.",positive
"My husband and I have two English Jack Russell Terriers under six months old. They're both much more interested in playing than eating, but my vet was adamant that letting them graze all day would make house training significantly more difficult.The answer has been to make their eating more of a challenge. We've got two oversized Kongs that we'll fill with their breakfast, but they eat out of the kongs very quickly. In the evening, we needed something that would keep the puppies busy for at least ten minutes, so one of us could get some food in our own mouths before it was time for the pack to go out.The tug-a-jug has been great. Both puppies are challenged by it, but not so challenged that they lose interest. There's a perfect balance between work and reward. It holds a lot of food and assorted small treats, it's pretty easy to load, and the beasts haven't figured out how to unscrew the bottom lid.Some of the pictures for this product on various websites show a rope. Mine actually came with a silicone ""rope"" that's got a cone shape at the end, which ensures something gets scooped to the neck almost every time they pull on it.Only downside for my two is that if the food drops below a certain level they lose interest... might be because it's too much work, or it might be because they're full. Either way I have to make sure to dump the leftovers into a kong or a dish at least once a week so they get to eat the food before it gets stale.",positive
"I'm an older mother with my first child and I make all of my baby's food at home to avoid any unwanted ingredients and to make sure that my child has the freshest and best tasting food possible.  All his food EXCEPT for the NurturMe products that is!  I found their peas and apples while I was on vacation and was completely shocked at how fresh, bright, and tasty they are.  I refused to feed my child that grey stuff that passes for canned baby peas even from supposed ""organic"" or healthy brands because it isn't anything I would personally want to eat due to the processed taste and color.  As the other reviewer stated, I've honestly never tasted peas that were so fresh and sweet.  I would never have thought that dried baby foods would produce such a fresh looking and tasting end result, but they look and taste so much better than anything that is canned or in the plastic pouches.  I tried buying fresh or frozen organic peas myself and making my own pea puree but it never came out as nice as these.  When I used fresh or frozen peas my baby wouldn't eat them because I was never able to get the pea skins pureed fine enough and he kept choking and coughing while he ate them.  I make my own sweet potato, squash, blueberry, etc. but these are really the only green vegetables that he seems to love.  My only complaint is that they can be hard to find in supermarkets or big box stores.  Thanks Amazon for keeping them in stock.  And, yes, they are super handy for mixing into other foods or taking them on the go, but for me the main selling point of these is the fresh sweet taste which makes my baby scarf them down!",positive
"I like some of the Snickers Marathon bar flavors, but not this one.  It doesn't taste bad, but it doesn't come close to tasting like the dark chocolate its name denotes.  Mostly this just tastes sweet.For many people, this might be a healthy snack substitution.  Each bar has only 150 calories yet has 11 grams of protein and 22 grams of carbs (9 grams of sugar).  It's also fortified with many vitamins (100% USRDA of many of them), but I take a multivitamin daily already so this doesn't mean much to me.  My main complaint about the nutritional profile of this bar is that it just has too much fiber for such a small amount of food.  If you're someone who doesn't eat fresh fruits and vegetables and prefers refined foods (white flour, white rice, white bread, etc) rather than whole grain foods, then the fiber in this bar would do you good.  For me, however, the 7 grams of fiber per bar (28% of the USRDA) causes me intestinal discomfort as it adds to an already high daily consumption of fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.  I assume that some of the fiber in this bar comes from its principal ingredient (soy), but I also see that chicory fiber is listed as an ingredient and chicory root has a high concentration of fiber.  If I were to reformulate this product, I'd remove the chicory fiber and do something to attempt to give it a bit more authentic of a chocolate flavor.",negative
"I bought this product and it arrived in a crushed case as Amazon does not re-box the shipment. I like reduced packaging, but in this case, the product suffers as a result, and several (10+) of the packages were open and perhaps not safe for use.  The other issue is the packages are more than a few months old at the time of shipment.  Several months ago Kellogs started adding fiber to certain cereals, including Special K, and these do not have any fiber- they are probably working off old stock. In spite of all this, I would purchase again- these are great for portion control, which is difficult for cereal, and these would be perfect for food service, day cares, day camps, churches and other groups. I plan on throwing some in my suitcase for travel- most processed prepackaged foods are approved for entry into other countries and these will be good on the go. Hopefully in the near future Amazon will get newer stock with the added fiber.  Make no mistake, Special K is not something most people would consider healthy- high fructose corn syrup is one of the main ingredients and with the lack of fiber, this is little better than a kids cereal, but I do like it for a treat when I am craving something sweet.  Plus they are only 70 calories per portion, and you can add your skim milk right to the container. These portions do not cost any more ounce per ounce than the regular boxes I purchase at the grocery store.",negative
"My latest purchase was the Honey Wheat variety, but I've had the Hi-Protein and Spelt varieties in the past.  I have really enjoyed all three of them.The Honey Wheat have a good taste and crunch.  It took me about five pretzels to get used to them as compared to ""normal"" pretzels, but then I really got into them.  I like the taste, but I also like the ingredients and nutrition.  The following can be found on the web, but I'm adding it here for convenience:Ingredients:  Organic unbleached wheat flour, organic whole wheat flour, organic honey, organic sugar, organic sunflower oil, salt, yeast, soda.Nutritional Facts:  Serving Size: 20 pretzels (30g), Calories per Serving: 110, Calories from fat: 10, Total Fat: 1g (saturated fat: 0g), Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 180mg, Total Carbohydrates: 22g (dietary fiber: 3g, sugars: 2g), Protein: 2gSome typical advice - watch for sales on these!  I got the Honey Wheat 7-oz bags, 12-pack for twelve dollars in October 2010 (the price is why I decided to try them).  As of this writing, they are almost sixty dollars.  At a dollar a bag, I'll recommend them to everyone.  At five dollars a bag...all I can say is that I wouldn't pay that much for these, or any pretzel in a 7-oz bag.",positive
"I'm almost on the fence with this one, but more body weight is leaning toward the ""no"" side.  The tea-leaf flavor itself is quite nice - the subtle flavor of South Carolina's black tea is interestingly different from what I drink on a daily basis, and I like that change every once in a while. Also, the tea leaves seem very fresh.  I like the Governor Grey and Breakfast teas for a simple, linear-tasting black tea, but there are still other brands I gravitate toward for more complexity (Mighty Leaf has a wonderful Earl Grey with stronger bergamot flavor).  The problem with this particular tea is that the peach flavoring is strange and sometimes reminds me of chemically scented plastic (a warning sign of artificial flavoring).  I did double-check to make sure the ""peach flavor"" mentioned in the ingredient list is natural, and the website for the Charleston Tea Plantation affirms that a natural essential oil is used in all of their teas, but the peach tastes so chemical compared to other, more natural teas I've had - you know, the teas that have visible bits of fruit in it.  When I checked the reviews on the Charleston Tea Plantation website, I noticed that someone else had left a review mentioning the same chemical taste.  This tea is refreshing and easy to drink, but I just can't get over the weird peach aftertaste that lingers just a bit too long and too strongly.  Maybe it's just a personal preference (many other people seem to love this tea), but I'm going to stick with Green Hill Tea's peach apricot loose tea because it is much better, and the ingredients seem better (taken from their website: black tea, natural dried papaya, freeze dried peach + apricot, blackberry leaves, sunflower + calendula petals, natural flavours).",negative
"Mate is actually not tea but a tea-like beverage originating from Argentina and Uruguay, and primarily consumed in those countries as well as in Paraguay and southern Brazil; brewed from the dried leaves and stemlets of the perennial Yerba Mate tree. Its name derives from the quichua word ""mati"" designating the gourd in which it is traditionally served. On average, 300,000 tons of Mate are produced each year.In its consistency similar to green tea, mate has a distinctive, full, bittersweet flavor with a note of alfalfa, resembling that of tea but milder. Of the 196 volatile chemical compounds contained in Yerba Mate, 144 are also contained in tea. Knowing its manifold health benefits -- among the plant's ingredients are the alkaloids xanthine, theophylline and theobromine as well as vitamins C, E, several B vitamins and numerous minerals -- the South American Guarani Indians have traditionally used the plant for medicinal purposes, inter alia as a stimulant to the central nervous system, to promote mental, physical and cardiovascular activity, enhance resistance to fatigue, reduce fever, mitigate thirst and hunger, decrease blood pressure, and as a diuretic, laxative, purgative, sudorific, and antirheumatic.Legend has it that knowledge of the infusion's powers was first imparted to a young Guarani woman and her father by a mysterious shaman, rewarding the woman's faithfulness in staying with her exhausted father while her tribe continued their search for arable land. In recent years, mate has become a cultural phenomenon throughout large parts of South America, and it is now gaining increased popularity in Northern America and Europe as well. In South America, sharing mate from the same container and the same straw (bombilla) is a symbol of closeness and friendship, both in a family and in other social contexts.",positive
"I have found the Stevita brand to be the best with the least after taste because they use a natural process of amino acids to strip the Stevia leaves.  I especially like the toffee flavor which I put in my fake coffee.  It is evidently a popular flavor because it is often out of stock on the various website that sell it.  I don't use caffiene and real coffee has a wickedly bitter after taste.  Stevia has completely replaced sugar in my kitchen.  I use it in everything from cereal to baking.  This is a good price.  I like the Sweet Leaf cream soda, but it is expensive. Their toffee flavor is too strong.I am surprised by the number of reviewers who use artificial sweetners, such as the exotoxic aspartame- NutraSweet (the most poisonous), Sweet N Low (at least the body recognizes it as a chemical so it doesn't pass through the blood brain barrier), Splendia, Sucralose, etc. Now there is a new toxin spewing from the malevolent (yes, what would you call a company who has developed anti-nature terminator seeds?!) Monsanto called Neotame, which is unbelievably being labeled as ""organic"". Stevia is actually good for you. I try to avoid any product, especially food, that is made in China, although it is nearly impossible to do these days, particularily if you shop at Wal-mart (the great Wal of China).  By the way, aspartame is a terrific ant killer and Sweet n low is rat poison.  I am surprised that they aren't used in chemotherapy.  I reckon these chemicals aren't expensive enough to use in ""medicine.""",positive
"I've been using stevia products for ten (?) years, and I like Stevita Toffee.  Of the two brands of the *naturally* flavored stevia liquids (the other manufacturer's stevia liquids come in glass bottles and are super-pricey, and then there's this Stevita liquid), the Stevita Vanilla and Stevita Toffee are the best for coffee, bar none.  I use the Strawberry (and other flavors) for milk, protein shales, etc.  Anyway, I think the Toffee's taste is about 2/3's as good as the Vanilla, but it's also stronger . . . stronger smell and taste.  I can see why others didn't like it, but I'm very used to stevia's taste--plus I don't use stevia on its own.  I recommend 15 drops of Stevita Vanilla or Toffee, plus two teaspoons of the (naturally flavored) Hazelnut Agave (available on Amazon Madhava Pure Organic Agave Nectar, Hazelnut Flavor, 11.75-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 6)), and one-half a packet of Equal or Splenda, plus cream.  It makes a (mostly) healthy version of any ""special"" coffee drink at Starbucks, and tastes as good or better.  Believe me, that combo I just listed is *fantastic*.  (BTW, I give five stars to the Vanilla-flavored version of Stevita, and four stars to this Toffee version).",positive
"So I've had my fair share of green and black teas. I received this certain tea as a present from a good friend. I cannot tell you how amazing this tea is.It's got two things going for it: It tastes awesome and is pleasant to consume.Taste is a big deal. This tea tastes amazing and there is just a burst of amazing spices and flavours that come out of this tea.Downing something is not healthy. If you're consuming something for everything but taste then you're doing it wrong. I enjoy this tea because it goes down nice and smooth and leaves a very pleasant after taste. As one reviewer said, it leaves a nasty after taste. I would not agree. I believe it to be a very relaxing and just overall awesome after taste.If you have some kind of stress disorder this is probably not the tea you want. Now I'm no tea whizz but I don't really think that getting this tea for it's ""relaxing effects"" would be the way to go. I get it because this was a delicious tea and I'm sitting down with a cup as I type. I really do love this tea and if you're looking for something that just tastes awesome and you want to sit down and chill out with, this is the tea to go with.",positive
"I tried the Yogi Kava Stress Relief tea after being a user of Valerian root in my herbal tea for a while a year or so ago and having some success with that but wanting to try something different - I was finding myself in a situation where on most days I needed to get up at one consistent time but then one day of the week I needed to get up three hours earlier, thus causing a great amount of upheaval in my sleep schedule the night before and then after that early morning.As some earlier reviewers have noted, there is a strong, almost metallic note to this tea. I have tried Stevia as a sweetener previously and had not particularly cared for it, but that did not seem to constitute the entire ""note"" that I was sensing and not finding pleasing here, so some of it must be the herb itself. However, this taste is not any more displeasing than Valerian is to my palate when I compare them.I steep two of the teabags for approximately 7-8 minutes with the water almost a boil when I add it to the tea (the instructions said that the tea could be steeped for as long as 10 minutes). I add just a splash of cream and a generous tablespoon of clover honey to mine, and within twenty minutes I feel the effects. Some have noted that they do not feel any differently - I can say that I do, but I should mention to be fair that I am a mere five feet two inches and barely clock in at above one hundred pounds.  Still, I would say that this is to its credit - it wouldn't put me to sleep if I used one teabag for test anxiety, which I foresee using it for in the very near future. Instead of knocking you out, it simply stops your mind from racing relentlessly, or at least that has been my experience.",positive
"I've always loved this cereal ever since I was a little kid ,I'm originally from Mexico, of course back there is called ""Choco Krispis"" but is the same stuff. I've purchased 2 packages of 4 boxes each about two weeks ago ,the first boxes were great and I have no complaints ..but when I opened the second 4 boxes the cereal was either over baked or under baked ,because it had some really hard cereal pieces and when chewing it felt like I was eating hard candy with milk ,I thought that maybe it was just one box that it was like that but no ,I checked all 4 boxes and they were all the same ,not what I expected at all,I'm disappointed at Amazon for not having a higher product quality check and offering defective boxes like that and since I can't return groceries ..makes it a very frustrating experience ,that's why I'm giving it 3 out of 5 stars ,the cereal itself is my favorite ..it has the greatest chocolate flavor and a unique taste that in my opinion has no match ,this is a great product indeed ,though I would not recommend you to purchase it from Amazon ,better buy it at your local grocer to avoid frustrations.",positive
"Excellent, tart concentrated fruit juices  4*I'm a big fan of the Da Frut concentrates on several counts.First is convenience, they can be kept on the shelf (instead of the freezer) until opened.Second, cost: locally, the passion fruit is the most expensive at about $3.50 / bottle -- but that mixes up to ""at least"" a gallon.  Other flavors run about $2, plus or minus, and make either a gallon or half gallon.Most important, they are unsweetened, leaving it to the customer to provide any extra sugar desired.  This is, of course, crucial for those trying to control their sugar intake, simply as calory control or because of diabetes, hyperactivity or other conditions.  But also it allows one to avoid the oversweetness of so many bottled juices on grocery store shelves, either due to the sugary apple / grape juice base or even added sweeteners.  If you choose to try any of the Da Fruta juices, I'd suggest you start with no added sugar and gradually add a few spoonfuls at a time (to that gallon or half gallon, not per serving!) until you reach your comfort zone.  I've been leaning toward the little-if-any sugar end of the spectrum lately, and find the result very refreshing and thirst quenching.  Of the two products I have in hand at the moment, the passion fruit has 2 g of sugars per serving (19 servings per container), and the cashew has 3 g of sugars.Unfortunately, I don't have freshly squeezed juices to compare these concentrates with, nor even any other equivalent products (such as bottled whole or frozen concentrate).  They are nothing like the heavily sweetened canned ""nectars"" that are available in some groceries.  Considered on their own, they are flavorful, tart and refreshing, and allow you to mix to the strength and sweetness desired.",positive
"I knew it was a pipe dream to think this product would be 'good' pho, but as an avid pho lover, I had to try it. The verdict? It doesn't really taste like Pho, but it's pretty good WITH some work.Eating this stuff right out of the box is a sure letdown for any person who desires something that actually tastes like Pho. I adore two things about Annie Chun noodle bowls, and that's the dehydrated vegetables and noodles. The veges rehydrate and look/taste like somewhat fresh veges, which is a feat on its own. The noodles are thick and chewy, which I enjoy. However... they just don't belong in pho. The noodles are totally uncharacteristic of real pho, and the veges are missing some important flavors (namely cilantro). On top of all that, the sauce to make the broth really tastes nothing like pho broth. I searched and searched for that cinnamon and star anise that you generally taste in real pho, and it's just not there.On the plus side, it's pretty easy to soup this up (pun fully intended). To get this to taste like a halfway decent bowl of pho like I'm used to, I add a few things. First and foremost, a hefty amount of sriracha sauce (I like my pho's broth to be a rich red, very spicy, but delicious). I also take some steak and slice it very thinly, layer it on the bottom of the bowl, and pour the boiling water over it and allow it to sit for 3-4 mins to get a nice med-rare cut of meat in there. While that's sitting, I dice up a good amount of cilantro and toss that in, along with a good handful of bean sprouts. Once that's all in, I put in a pinch of sugar (the sauce has a sour aftertaste if you don't), and then I eat. Sounds like a lot of work, but it takes me about 15 minutes to make a very filling bowl of ""pho"". It still isn't quite there as the broth is missing some complex flavors, but it's actually not bad. I would give it 4-4.5 stars after said additions are done.",positive
"I've been eating Annie's Mac n' Cheese (not the whole wheat type) since 1994.  Amazon offers a excellent price (around $1.50 per box for certified organic, whoa!) and if I'm going to commit upfront to 12 boxes of mac and cheese, I figured I try to be a little healthier and get the whole wheat type.It is a quality product but it isn't suited to my taste buds.  I am surprised because I prefer brown rice and wild rice to white rice and generally enjoy whole wheat products.  But to this eater, the whole wheat shells were too heavy and chewy.  The watery white cheddar sauce enhanced the pasta's rougher texture and blandness.  (The white cheddar sauce is like an alfredo, and less creamy than Annie's regular cheddar.)  My friends love this stuff, but I think it's an acquired tasted.  If I had known what I know now, I'd have stuck with the enriched white (yet stripped of it's nutrients) shells or at least gone with the regular cheddar sauce.*Update*While still not a full-on fan, I enjoying this product more now that:1.  Tastes much better when cooked 10-11 minutes at sea-level (the box recommends 8-10), the texture is less rough and gummy and is more noodle-y.2.  Adding fresh herbs with the cheese sauce.  It gives a depth to the flavor.  My favorite herb to add (so far) is cilantro (add about 1/3 cup chopped after mixing in the cheese sauce).  Other enjoyable variations were adding 2/3 cup of Italian parsley or 1/8 cup fresh dill leaves.",positive
"I have a full house. Kids age 2,4,9,11. They actually like this better than the Kraft stuff with the yellow cheese. I bought it on an attempt to try to boost the fiber for the kids. Make it with a side of veggies (broccoli, sweet peas or a carrot). This works perfect for dinner as none of the kids are hungry before bed, something that was always a struggle. They really do like it. Whenever I make it there is never any left.I do add the optional butter (real butter (unsalted)) to the mix as it adds a better smoothness to the cheese and a nice flavor kick. It is highly recommended that the cheese sauce is made separately. Cook the pasta an extra 2-4 minutes than normal, pre-melt the butter and warm the liquid in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute (I make it in a batch of 2-3 depending on if the bring over friends). Then add the cheese packs 1 by 1 and mix with a whisk, until smooth. Since I do add butter I reduce the recommended milk by the same amount, otherwise it would be thin.I cannot stress the importance of pre-making the cheese mixture, it makes a huge difference in texture, thickness and flavor (I guess it has to rest a bit before adding to noodles.",positive
"The title really says it all - if you enjoy brewing tea and drink it daily, this is a great everyday sencha. It has a good, clean flavor you can only get from a full leaf tea like this.Now - a thing or two about Rishi's actual brewing instructions. This is the second Rishi tea I've tried, and like the first, the quality is great and I've been thoroughly enjoying it. If you follow Rishi's brewing instructions, however, you will get an overly potent, undrinkable mess instead of the mild, subtle yet undeniable flavor of a properly brewed green tea. Green tea isn't supposed to taste like the crap you get at Panera or from Lipton - you're not supposed to be assaulted by intense flavor when you drink it. If you follow Rishi's instructions though, that is what will happen and you'll probably end up writing reviews about how it tastes like grass.1 tablespoon per 8 ounces of water is beyond overkill. Brewing that for 3-4 minutes is even greater overkill. Like most other full leaf greens, 1 TEASPOON per 8 ounces of water brewed for between 1.5 to 2.5 minutes is what the brewing instructions on this tea should be. If I were to put 3 tablespoons of this stuff in my tetsubin and brew it for 4 minutes. . . I don't even want to know what would come out of the spout.So, 1 teaspoon/8 ounces of water for 1.5 - 2.5 minutes (2.5 is even pushing it) and you'll get an amazing green tea that has the subtlety and smoothness that you're supposed to get out of a green like this. If it's bitter or you feel like you're on a green tea roller coaster, you've brewed it wrong.",positive
"I have had this for 2 weeks now and have tried various methods of consumption, the tea tastes terrible very bitter, although if you plan to make tea use lots of cinnamon to mask and maybe some honey as well. the best method (for my self) is gelatin capsules. you wont have to deal with any bitterness and this is the only thing that gave me any results. i believe it effects everyone differently, as for my self about 4-5 caps to notice any effect (more caps = greater effect). i had rather long detailed dreams that seemed to be much more real as compared to non-calea dreams. I remember waking up after my first experience with the capsules and having to think really hard to determine weather or not i had just been dreaming or if what had just happened was real. The amount of dreams i experienced in one night with at least 5 caps was double if not triple what i normally have, although no lucid dreams yet and I'm not sure if it helps my ability to lucid dream since it makes my dreams seem even more real. but this did not work right away, and i would not expect any thing super crazy to happen. start off small to gauge your own personal reaction to it and go from there. the effects of this are very subtle, but it will change your dreams I'm sure of it.",positive
"Summary: Set an alarm to wake up 4.5 hours after falling asleep, take around 10mL of tincture and then go back to sleep for strongly enhanced dream recall, vividness, and possible lucid dreams, OBEs or other phenomena.I have been a lucid dreamer for over a year now, usually having 1-2 per week as well as remembering 2+ dreams most night, so I'm pretty in tune to noticing a change in my dreams. When this arrived I immediately noticed this tincture comes with no dosage information, so I looked around in the comments and decided to start with 1 dropper (roughly 1mL), and didn't notice any difference in the vividness of my dreams. I upped the dose to 3mL the next night, still no effect.  The next night I tried 5mL and smoked a bowl of mj before bed, and it added a nice dreamy feel to the bud and I noticed strong hypnagogic hallucinations as i was falling asleep, but there was no increase in dream recall or vividness, I assumed because of the bud. So I tried 6mL with no smoke, and there was not much difference. A little frustrated at this point i tried a tablespoon, around 15mL, and this worked. That night I had a lucid dream followed by an out of body experience and a few false awakening, much better dream recall and increased vividness. Since then I have experimented with a few different doses, and for the most part have had success by taking 7mL+ a few hours after going to sleep.",neutral
"So, I have never been moved to write a negative review for Amazon but felt forced to with this waste of money and time...Having been a person who has had vivid dreams in the past and keeps a daily dream journal, I was very excited to receive this herb after all that I have read. The first night, I filled 3 gel capsules with the tincture and went to bed and felt NO EFFECTS WHATSOEVER!  If anything, I remembered less dreams than I usually do on any given night and had more disturbed sleep.  I had read another review about this herb requiring more of it to perhaps experience lucid dreaming... Emboldened by the fact that I wasn't allergic to it, I measured out 20ml and this time drank an over the counter sleep drink that contained melatonin with it and went to bed after 45 minutes... Nothing. Again. Waking up in the middle of the night over and over again with no dream recall which is LESS than my day to day.So, I figured that maybe it has a reverse tolerance...So the third night, I took 30ml on a mostly empty stomach...By now, the taste didn't bother me as I have been used to tinctures before and this is by far not the worst. I had noticed some muscle soreness the nights before and started to get some of this this night as well...Still, no dream recall; and this coming from someone who recalls a dream daily.  Some sleep disturbance but not tired because of it...So much for third time's the charm...I waited for a few days and figured one last go around; a fourth time...I had dreams that I recalled on the days without it in between the third time and the fourth time...I tried 30ml again and on mostly an empty stomach...Not only no dream recall but woke up earlier than I normally do...I don't feel overly tired from waking but certainly no dream recall, much less any lucid dreaming...This may work for some folks, but at price over $30, with no return policy and the bottle more than half gone, I am disappointed thoroughly. BUYER BEWARE!",negative
"My 16 year old german shepherd mix scratched all the fur off her abdomen. We brought her to the vets and nothing worked. Switched to Avoderm Baked Lamb and Brown Rice and she stopped scratching and the fur came back gradually until now she is back to normal. She had cataracts and could hardly see and her eyes gradually cleared and she can see well enough to catch a toy thrown to her. She had arthritic hip displasia and had to stretch for 10-15 minutes in the morning before she could walk. Now she hops right up in the morning and bounces around the house with our two younger dogs (one a year old). We determined by switching around dog foods that the shepherd is allergic to chicken. Just about all other dog foods have chicken meal or something chicken added to them. The ingredients in this dog food are baked lamb (not lamb meal) and the preservative is vitamin e rather than artificial preservatives. This is the only dog food that works well with all our dogs. I have only found one other prepared dog food with as much or more protein per mass. I am not even sure that advertised claim is accurate. Although the price is high, the dogs eat less of this than regular dog food, so it really does not cost as much more as it seems.Amazon has the cheapest price and very fresh product, but I prefer to support local pet stores and purchase it locally when it is available.",positive
"After my doctor said no more coffee, not even decaf, I gave this a try.  We have a home espresso machine and a daily latte is part of my morning routine.  While this doesn't taste just like coffee, it is really good in its own way.  It has a deep, rich flavor like coffee, that tea just doesn't have.  I tried making tea lattes as a substitute at first, and they just didn't cut it.  Honestly, I would sometimes pick this over coffee.  It is really good.  The chocolate flavor is delicious.I put two Tbsp of this in my portafilter and pull a shot as normal.  You do need to scrub out your filter a bit afterwards and your portafilter needs to be completely dry before putting the teeccino in or it will stick together in a clump and the shot will not pull right.  It is stickier than coffee.  I also enjoy this as an iced latte.  For an extra treat, put a Tbsp or two of cocoa powder into the bottom of your glass, mix with the shot, then add milk and sweetener of choice, make a great iced mocha.  I use coconut palm sugar, which when mixed with steamed milk creates a kind of marshmallowy taste.  Combined with the teeccino, yum!",positive
"This may simply show that I was ignorant as to what a Polish dill pickle would be, but I was expecting something closer to a kosher dill, like let's say what's produced by Claussen or maybe Vlassic. Instead, these almost remind me more of a bread and butter pickle, sugar is used in the brine along with garlic and dill.Having said that for those that like a sweeter pickle instead of a more sour dill this would easily be a five star product, since it was my mistake to buy the wrong type of Polish pickle I'll still rate this product 5 stars. What impressed me even more is that the only ingredents were the cucumbers, vinegar, water sugar, dill and whatever other spices were used in the brine, no preservtives were used at all. So for those wanting a true all natural product, this is it.Addendum:  To clairfy, I looked up polish dill pickles on a couple sites, and I have to admit it was due to myself being clueless.  There are some that are more like what I wanted, then some like this product.  So, I should have researched the difference.  I'm going to raise the review to five stars since the mistake was all mine, I previously did have it at four stars.",positive
"Today is 12/2/11.  My order of Walkers Shortbread Assorted, 8.8-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) arrived yesterday and the BEST BEFORE date is END MAR 2013.  Perfect!  Plenty of time to share and consume these delectable treats from Scotland, the producer of my favorite whiskeys.  Although the Amazon description states that this package includes, ""Shortbread in five distinct shapes,"" the cookies are actually in three shapes.  Included in each box are 4 rounds, 6 triangles, and 8 of the traditional fingers, totaling 18 cookies.  They are fresh, golden, attractive to the eye and satisfying to the tastebuds.  It's quite interesting that the boxes list the ingredients in many languages, but English is not included.  They are made of wheat flour, butter (33%), sugar and salt.  Walkers shortbread makes a gift that would likely be appreciated by any person who enjoys buttery confections that are slightly sweet who is not allergic to milk, wheat, gluten or nuts, is not vegan and has either teeth or rigid gums for chewing.  The biscuits which are about 1/2 inch thick soften when wet, so a full set of teeth is not required.When in a crunch for entertaining purposes, I've dipped the shortbread halfway into microwave melted bittersweet chocolate and then into chopped toasted pecans.  There's no need to limit yourself to a plain shortbread when you can create a desert worthy of oohs and aahs in a matter of minutes.  We love Walkers shortbread and are pleased to have purchased them from Amazon in a box of 6 packages.",positive
"So I had a big problem this season with rabbits eating my Hostas,lilies and other plants. It was getting so bad, that I figured I'd spend the money and try one of these sprays knowing that the reviews for pretty much all of them seem to be split.  I figured I had nothing to lose.  So I applied as per the labels instructions.  I did not have any issue with the spray damaging any of my flowers or plants and it did seem to work initially.  I had almost a week with no new damage. There was also no rain of any note that may have washed it away.  I don't think the rain since has washed it away either though, as I can see a residue on some of the leaves on some plants that were sprayed and left high up in a place where rabbits couldn't get to them.  Unfortunately, the happiness was short-lived. Again I was coming home to check on my plants and finding more bitten off leaves and decapitated lilies. I stopped checking before leaving for work because it would put me in such a bad mood every time I'd see more ""victims"". I just hate spending almost $20.00 for something (I was so desperate that I paid the extra 3.99 for 1 day even though I am a prime member) that in the end did not work as it should have. I just planted replacement bulbs for the 22 of 25 lilies that were beheaded and now I am here looking for a different kind of rabbit/small animal repellent. It's difficult to choose, as again it seems many products work for some and not for others. It looks like I was just one of the unlucky ones with this product and I'll try something else and see what happens.  Good luck to you all.  I hope you have more success than I did whether you try this product or a different one.",negative
"My oldest cat has become very finicky about his food, and I need him to gain some weight, so I decided to try a new food.  Fussie Cat gave him diarrhea, which I attributed to switching to a new food, but it lasted for the three weeks I fed it to him, and his fur became duller.  Every time my other two cats got into this food, they vomited, which they generally do not do.  My oldest cat just got a checkup.  He now has renal failure.  His numbers were 100% fine just a few months ago.  I can only attribute it to this food.  I believe he has acute renal failure due to some toxin from Fussie Cat.  Fussie Cat is from Thailand-- there are ZERO regulations for pet food there, and can write whatever they feel like on the can.  My vet, when he saw the food, told me to get my cat off of it, and said other clients of his had had bad reactions to this food.If you value your pet's health, stay far, far away from Fussie Cat.  I have my cat on Merrick now, and he is doing better.  I can only hope I can reverse the damage this food has done.",negative
"I recently joined the dinner of the month club and I am so glad I did! It may be the best gift I've ever given myself:) My entire family reaps the benefits because it is a treat for everyone, no matter age or gender. We always look forward to the arrival of a new and exciting pasta in the mail every month. We even have a tradition now in our house that we all cook dinner together on ""pasta night"" and enjoy a savory dish provided by the dinner club.It is so easy to make an impressive dinner with dinner club because they even send recipes to go along with their noodles and sauces! I recently received the Vegan Pumpkin pasta fettuccine paired with the Butternut Squash with Parmesan Cheese. I also got the Italian Spice Linguini with the Organic Roasted Garlic sauce. Even just boiling the noodles warms your home with a delicious fragrance. Everything I have ever received from Flying Noodle has always been of the highest quality. I have friends over to play dominoes every Tuesday night and I always brag about my Flying Noodle packages. They have tried most of my dishes and always want to know where they can get the noodles and sauces at our local grocery store. There is just nothing like it that you can buy from the store, I have since gotten all of my domino friends on Flying Noodle- dinner of the month club.I definitely know where to go to do my Christmas shopping this year! There is something for everyone and I know I can trust Flying Noodle to deliver the best quality of products to my loved ones.",positive
"Given that we are living in a time when (at least in the US) we are told that fats in our diets are bad for us, it is a real pleasure to find an item like this.  I have long been a fan of animal fats when used in moderation (O-K, not always in moderation, I did makes some duck-fat french fries not too long ago, INCREDIBLE!).  Yes, many people eat way too much fat, but more importantly they often eat the wrong ones.  Certain hydrogenated fats not only have dubious effects on our health they just don't add as much flavor as traditional fats such as butter, olive oil, chicken fat and, yes duck fat.I try to watch both my calorie and fat intake but I do so by eating less and choosing my fats for flavor.  Duck fat gives ordinary dishes like spinach or mashed potatoes more taste and complexity that would butter or, God forbid, margarine.  The French have known this for centuries and use duck fat to add flavor and depth to a wide variety of foods.I sometimes buy my duck fat in larger tubs, 10-16 oz., but I like these little 1.5 oz. containers.  They stay fresh on the shelf when unopened and then I use the entire thing, not needing to worry about finding room for it in my overly-stocked refrigerator.  The cost per ounce is not to bad when buying it in these little cups, about the same as some of the larger tubs. The only thing that I don't like is the the oils and fat solids tend to separate.  Not a big deal if I am mixing it into a dish or browning something with it, but if I want to use it as a spread (highly recommended) I have to stick it in the fridge first and then stir it up.  Other than that I must say that this is a staple for me and a great addition to any pantry (when used reasonably, of course).",positive
"Finally! A delicious coffee has been created that doesn't send my stomach for a ride on the acid roller coaster. I am able to enjoy several cups of this wonderfully aromatic coffee without any trouble - a first for me. It was such a hit with me that I ended up ordering the Mocha Java flavor. Not exactly the best Mocha Java ever, but definitely easy on the digestive tract. Add a bit of French Vanilla creamer and you are set! Price-wise, you are definitely paying for good quality coffee so it makes the slightly higher price tag worth it. My order of Whole Bean (2.5lbs) was just over $20.00. (Shipping is free with Prime). It will last you a good while - even if you are a heavy coffee drinker like I am. I wish I would have stayed with the smooth flavor french roast, but you live and learn. Please note - I drink my coffee straight black. I made the Puroast Low Acid Coffee with 1TBS of ground coffee per cup. Yep, I like it strong. My husband has severe acid reflux and was able to enjoy a cup of coffee without any trouble. He didn't try more than one regular cup (about 6ozs) for fear that he would have problems later. Generally coffee causes gas pain, burping, etc. with him so he avoids it.",positive
"First, I have to confess-I LIKE coffee! However, there are times it simply doesn't like me. That's why I was excited to try the Puroast Low-Acid Coffee-French Roast. Finally, maybe I would find a less-acid-y coffee that tasted like coffee without the side effects. Unfortunately, this one wasnt it. When I set it to brew, I was waiting for that pungent aroma of coffee to waft through the kitchen. I waited. I waited. Finally, a small hint of coffee aroma. OK, so if I couldn't have coffee aroma, I'd settle for coffee flavor. Unfortunately, I was again disappointed. If this were put to the blindfold taste-test, one would be hard-pressed to identify it as coffee. It had an odd, almost chemical taste that wasn't exactly pleasant. I thought it might 'grow' on me-and even forced myself to drink a second cup. It didn't grow on me, sorry to say, although I didn't feel any acid after-effects like I often do with regular coffee. Puroast upheld the low-acid portion of the bargain admirably . . I just wish they'd have upheld the coffee part as well. I wont be buying this as a coffee substitute; I'll either deal with the acid-and have both the taste and smell of coffee-or do without.",negative
"I ordered this coffee for my daughter to try. She's a second year med student and has had some Gerd and Lerp problems. Coffee was something that she's always liked but had to give up because of acid reflux. Although the Amazon Vine offer clearly said that they would send ten 3 ounce bags, only one bag was delivered. I emailed back and asked them to send the correct order.  Lo and behold, they once again sent one bag. I contacted them one more time to explain that there must be a coding problem in their system but this time I wasn't favored with a response. In the hundreds of orders that I've processed through Amazon over the years, this is the first time that Amazon has made a shipping mistake and not cleared it up.So both my daughter and I tried a cup. Neither one of us had any acid reaction -- but neither one of us would have ordered it again based on the taste. We both like a stronger and bolder cup of coffee and this one was weak with some sort of strange after-taste. Not exactly our cup of tea. Keep trying though, a lot of people with acid reflux are looking for a great cup of coffee.",positive
"Okay, I'll admit it.... I am a coffee snob.  I have loved coffee since I was old enough to steal a sip from my parents' cup at the breakfast table... and that was too many years ago for me to tell you here.  That said, I will tell you that this coffee is weak and lacks flavor, no matter how strongly it is brewed.  I tried several pots and was not satisfied with even one of them.  I love a dark roasted, full flavored coffee and have tried many French Roasts, which this is 'supposed' to be.  It was dull and flatter than any generic decaf and truly unappealing to me.  I would rather have one cup of 'good' coffee than pots of mediocre brew.This is a coffee that left me feeling as if I had drank a coffee substitute and not even a good one at that.  If you are looking for low acid coffee, try a good Ethiopian or one of the many naturally less acidic coffees out there and pass this one by.  It left me totally lacking in coffee satisfaction.  The aroma was wonderful in the pot, but the taste was of the 'brown water' variety.  It needs work in my opinion.",positive
"I just tried this Puroast Low Acid Coffee and from first impressions the coffee is very nice and the low acid nature helps with the sour-y aftertaste that I generally experience when drinking black coffee.I tried the coffee several different ways; black , with cream & sugar, and even with condensed milk.  The coffee was made in a Keurig B-70 B70 Platinum Single-Cup Home Brewing System with the my Solofill Cup, Refillable K-Cup For Keurig K-Cup Brewers, Red k-cup filter that allows me to use the coffee of my choice.  In all instances I filled the my k-cup to the brim of the filler pod and gently tapped but not tamping the grounds.  the water temperature is set to the max (which i believe is about 208° F) and made the largest serving available.  This is how I usually drink my coffee in the morning whether in a my k-cup or using the disposable kcups so its the best for me to judge the difference.Even in the largest serving, the coffee is still plenty bold and has great aroma and body.  I generally avoid drinking black coffee because of that acidic aftertaste that I don't particularly like.  That is the reason that I generally use both cream and sugar.  With this low acid blend, I can definitely drink this black if that's what I'm in the mood for.",positive
"I dont have a drip coffee machine so I am putting this into the espresso machine for 2 shots. Tastes about same. I guess it's good for stomach? But don't we use milk to sooth the stomach anyways? cream? and sugar. I guess this means we are going to let go of our sugar and creme that we are so used to from strong coffee taste? Less coffee is answer I suppose. This is great idea for low acid coffee but I just add water on half the amount of regular coffee and add normal amount of creme or sugar and milk and add water to the regular coffee's half portion to make it diluted. That helped so far. You are also supposed to drink this with coffee cake or something to help pass it. Not straight without anything in it unless you love that. I suppose you dont like to put any creme or milk in it then, it would make sense. This didn't make sense to me even while trying it. It just wasn't tasting right for me to drink it without any other sugar and creme I am used to drinking with. So I would say I wouldn't try it again without my condiments. But, I would definitely recommend to my mother who drinks straight black coffee. But she stopped drinking suggesting coffee is bad even weak coffee. She gets these ideas from her friends. She said it was good until last year and she's 60 years old. Now she says all coffee is evil. Dad still drinks black straight coffee from drip coffee machine (they are Koreans as I am). All their friends all drink straight black coffee without milk because they are all lactose intolerant. My younger brother is too. I guess this coffee is for those who has lactose intolerant condition and also loves to drink straight black coffee. Where coffee like this is served? Church. All dad's friends are also going to Roman Catholic Church. That's where it'd be best served. They brew like 5 gallons of these stuff every day. Straight black. Just wasn't for me but it's great idea for my parents who lives 1400 miles away so I couldnt just have them try it.",positive
"While I don't normally go for dark roasted coffees, the Puroast Low Acid French Roast coffee was astonishingly appealing. The lack of bitterness and bite actually enhanced the rich nutty flavor. I sampled this product both with cream and without cream and found both methods quite enjoyable. I generally get a stomach cramp within a few moments of drinking coffee, but it was conspicuously absent when drinking this brand. I can only conclude that the low acid is the reason for the change. Additionally the low acid nature of the beverage made it more smooth on the palate.The price of the coffee may deter many coffee drinkers, but for those with a sensitivity to acid and a refined taste for quality coffee the price is worth the added benefits. In comparison, Starbucks French Roast is offered in a 36 ounce package of ground coffee for slightly more than Puroast is offering their 40 ounce package of whole beans.Keep in mind that Puroast also offers a variety of other flavors including half caff and decaf flavors. Additionally Puroast offers a membership program that reduces the price when the consumer agrees to have the product placed on a regular shipping schedule. When drinking coffee is a regular part of your life, auto shipments seem like a good idea and low acid even more so.",positive
"unless you have heartburn, acid reflux, or mild stomach irritation that is directly attributable to coffee.  I have heartburn and acid reflux, currently treated by OTC acid reducers, and while I've found that certain foods and beverages seem to increase my symptoms, coffee doesn't appear to be one of them, especially since I experience my worst symptoms at night but only drink coffee in the morning (for the caffeine).  (Perhaps this product would make more sense in the decaffeinated version: Puroast Low Acid Coffee Natural Decaf Dark French Roast Grind Drip Grind, 0.75-Pound Bags (Pack of 2) or the half decaffeinated version: Puroast Low Acid Coffee Half Caff Dark French Roast Grind Drip Grind, 12 oz Bags (Pack of 2).)My single 3 oz sample bag (purchasers will receive 10 bags) arrived only partially sealed, a rather surprising lapse in packaging that one hopes is uncommon.  Nevertheless, there remained enough coffee to produce several cups.  Taste and aroma seemed fine to me; in fact I detected no difference from regular gourmet coffees, but for the reasons stated above I also detected no change in my symptoms.In sum I think this a specialized product truly suitable only for noticeably acid symptomatic coffee lovers (you know who you are), and I would encourage them to give it a try and see if it helps (and still tastes worth drinking).  Puroast Low Acid Coffee is available in many different flavors, roasts, and blends, many different bag sizes, and many different grinds plus whole bean; to see what is available just click on the Puroast Low Acid Coffee ""Author"" Button above, or search Amazon using that name.",neutral
"As a rabid, unrepentant coffee-drinker, I had to try this product.  Although I love the flavor and texture of French roast coffee, it's acidity tends to wreak havoc once inside of me.  Given my (minimum) two-cup a day habit, coffee can be tough going, to say the least.The Puroast brand delivered on the caffeine, but I found the flavor to be a bit bland, both straight and with cream.  I generally like my French roast to be strong, sharp and over-powering (so as to awaken me with a jolt and keep me fully hyped up), but the flip-side of this is typically very high acid content with the usual medical complaints.  To achieve that same full sensory experience, I had to use a bit more of it- about 1.5 times the usual amount of grounds that I brew of typical French roast in order to achieve a similar 'kick' from the coffee.In passing, I also like to spice up my coffee with either 1) a little cinnamon and Kahlua (usually during winter) or 2) one part twenty-year aged rum, minimum two parts Grand Marnier, chasing both with a strong batch of French roast filled to the rim of the mug (a kind of after-dinner dessert on the weekends for me).  I tried the latter recipe with and without a touch of cream, and while typically the coffee tends to eclipse the flavor of the alcohol mix, with Puroast both the aroma and taste of the aged rum and the Gran Marnier came through right nice as my ever-so-sensible British friends are fond of saying.  I also found that for best results with the combo of aged rum and Grand Marnier, Nestle's Coffee Mate French Vanilla product provided the best results, which featured a smooth, even finish combined with a creaminess that was, well, positively orgasmic!In sum, this product is an adequate and satisfying entry to the coffee space, and I highly recommend it to those who literally cannot 'stomach' their coffee.",positive
"I am a coffee lover and mild heartburn sufferer so I was excited to try this coffee to see if it would make a difference .  I've never tried a low acid coffee. I just modify my diet to manage my heartburn and take the occasional antacid.  I made this coffee in the morning before work so I was sort of rushed and forgot to stop and smell it before I put it in the coffee maker.  But really, a good coffee with fill your nose with that delicious coffee aroma and one shouldn't have to make an effort to remember to smell it.  I'm glad I didn't though because as it was brewing my kitchen was filled with a combination of woodiness, smoke, and campfire....from coffee!Now I love my morning coffee so even the less than appetizing smell was not going to deter me (that and I had to get to work)!  As I usually do I poured a cup for myself and poured the rest into my huge thermos.  Drinking the coffee was slightly less unpleasent than the smell suggested it would be.  While sipping I was reminded of drinking a too heavily oaked Cabernet.  Yes, I enjoy red wine too, perhaps that's why I get heartburn? As this coffee cooled in my cup it actually tasted better...not good but better then the first couple of sips.  The manufactures claim this coffee is not bitter..I disagree.  In addition to wood, smoke, and campfire, bitter was the extra added layer of flavor.I tried this coffee black first, then with cream, and then later in the day I took the rest and mixed half coffee with half skim milk on ice.  The overwhelming woodiness was present each time.  I'm giving this coffee two stars instead of one because I did have three cups instead of throwing it out after the first sip...hey sometimes caffeine is caffeine...but I would never buy this.  I usually buy my coffee from Dean's Beans online but I also enjoy the lower end coffees like Yuban and Kirkland (Costco brand).  So I'm definitely not a coffee snob.  Good coffee is good coffee.  This was not!",negative
"I must say that I was sceptical about the possibility of a low acid coffee.  I love my coffee.  But after two or three cups, I start to get heartburn, so I've had to learn to limit myself to one cup, two at most.  Well, it's time to rethink my limitations.  The smell of the Puroast dark french roast was wonderful when I opened the package, but that doesn't always equal good flavor.  I used a regular drip coffee machine, and invited a fellow coffee lover with a serious acid reflux condition to share the pot.  We were both floored!  The flavor was excellent, deep, rich and, well, just like a good pot of regular old acidic coffee.  I take mine with cream and sweetener, my friend drinks his black and we both were extremely pleased.  Pleased enough that we split the whole pot between the two of us with no subsequent heartburn. I can say with certainty that without being told in advance you would never know it was low-acid.  Unless you struggle with heartburn, and then you'll know after the fact.  My friend was so impressed I had to give him the empty package so he could go online and order it for himself.  Two mugs up!",positive
"For those who love coffee but have bad heartburn issues, low acid coffee like the Puroast dark French roast may be a decent choice.  Pretty much anyone else can easily skip it, however, as the taste and smell are both frankly supbar.Clearly other reviewers have enjoyed this coffee, so individual taste reactions may vary, but I'm baffled at why this is advertised as being less bitter than standard coffee. It has a very strong and unpleasant chemical taste that is significantly more bitter than nearly any other coffee I've had in recent memory.This may not be an issue for everyone, but it's worth noting that the Puroast low acid variety doesn't create that wonderful brewed coffee aroma at all. You have to put your nose directly next to the cup to smell it at all, and then the result is an off-putting chemical scent to match the flavor. Having my kitchen fill up with that distinctive scent to let everyone know the coffee is ready is a major part of the coffee drinking experience, and this brand doesn't offer that.It seems like Puroast may be an acquired taste, but after four cups and trying the coffee both black and with different creamer options, I certainly didn't acquire it and can't recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a serious heartburn problem.",negative
"It's hard to review for this 3-ounce bag of coffee for two reasons; 1) three ounces is not a lot of joe to go by, and 2) the tests were performed in a brand new EZ-Cup for Keurig Coffee Machines By Perfect Pod, but let me share the experience with you.First of all, if you have problems with acidic coffee, the chances are good your problems are not as bad as my Dad's issues with it.  He was the test subject because he loves coffee, and can rarely drink it.  He's had 2/3rds of his stomach removed... TWICE.  He's also had Barrett's Esophagus, and has undergone procedures to literally burn the potentially cancerous stuff from his throat.  His sensitivities to acidic foods or beverages are, as you can imagine, severe.  So when I saw a product sample offered on Amazon recently, I jumped at the opportunity for him.He was able to make two cups of coffee using the new K-Cup Pod, but reviews are incomplete because the experimentation with the amount to put in the K-Cup is complete.  There were no instructions as to amount to use on the package of coffee, so we had to guess by dead reckoning (to be honest and fair, even if we'd used a regular brewer, we still weren't sure how much water to put with the three ounces... we imagined that it would have been six.  So we looked at a video on YouTube from Perfect Pod which showed how much they put in, and we followed suit.  What came out, was, according to my Dad, ironically ""weak.""  We probably should have put in more, but the portion we'd used was exactly half the bag, so we didn't have enough left to try it again.  On the positive side, he suffered no ill effects from what he ingested, so that's a promising prospect..My Dad and I have ordered a one-pound bag of Puroast coffee to try again, this time the House Blend.  I will make a point of returning once we've had the time to test it, and I will update as soon as possible!",neutral
"The coffee is rich dark and beautifully low acid, meaning not stomach ache.However, that format of 3 once bags that are not resealable can be a challenge to deal with.They remind of the bags I used at restaurants to make coffee for the diners. 3 oz is enough to make one 12 cup pot of week coffee or 8 cups of tasty brew.But I am just one guy and 8 cups a day is a bit much for me.So, I decided to use a french press and that was a mistake, the grind is too fine, and I got some sludge at the bottom of my cup.Then the following day, I made a small pot, but since the pack was not resealable, I thought it had lost some of the aroma.This could be solved with a ziploc baggie I guess.Regardless of the wonky format, the coffee is good and it is low acid.  But then so is coffee made with a cold toddy tool like: Toddy T2N Cold Brew System. The only draw back of the Toddy, is that coffee tastes like a different animal, but it is tasty, and low acid too (due to the cold brew process).  The Puroast Low Acid Coffee maintains that hot brewed coffee taste.",positive
"This coffee is not horrible by any means, but if you're a coffee drinker who really savors the flavor, you might want to look elsewhere. My husband has heartburn and loves coffee so we really thought we'd found something special when we discovered this low acid coffee but the taste just did not do it for us. Think of it like diet soda, not as good as the real thing, and over time you could probably develop a taste for it, but just lacking that something special.If you're not a picky coffee drinker, however, and just want something to wake you up without the acid, this might be a good alternative for you. I add a lot of flavored creamers to my coffee so it didn't seem as bad to me as it did to my husband, who drinks his coffee black. If you flavor your coffee a lot you probably won't mind the taste (or lack thereof) of this coffee as much.Just things to consider before you buy. It's a great idea since coffee can really aggravate heartburn, but just not as good as the real thing. I guess you have to decide which is more important to you: coffee taste even if it means constantly popping Tums OR sweet relief from heartburn while still getting your so-so morning java mojo?",negative
"For folks thinking about trying this: please keep in mind that this blend is a FRENCH ROAST. As such, it will not taste like Folgers or Eight o'Clock, or whatever regular coffee you're used to drinking. French Roast really describes how the coffee beans are roasted: rather than being removed from the roaster as soon as the beans crack (which is what happens with lighter blends), they're left in until the crack a second time. The result is a very strong, very dark, very full-bodied coffee which is -- by nature -- lower in acid than other blends. That said, if you're used to the lighter blend, this WILL smell incredibly strong and even over-powering. I, however, love French Roast for my first cup of the day since it's basically like drinking an extra-large espresso.As for this particular product, I was somewhat annoyed by the 'low acid' claim since ALL French Roast coffee is lower in acid than lighter roasts. But, setting that aside, I found this to have a wonderful, deep flavor and more body than any grocery-store 'French roast'. (Yes, Folgers, I'm looking at you!) I'm no longer a regular French Roast drinker, but I'd be happy to brew this the next time the mood for a deep, strong, full-bodied coffee strikes.",positive
"Lately my husband and I have found our taste in coffee changing so that we tend to like darker, richer coffees. However, after using a very dark roast, strong coffee for a while (I don't want to give the brand because I'm not slamming it or anything) we both noticed we were getting more heartburn than usual. So when I saw this product available through the Amazon Vine program I decided to try it. This coffee is very finely ground and and very dark in color. I noticed it has a slightly different smell than other coffees, though I can't  describe it well. It's  a sweeter and less sharp odor than most coffees have. However, when we brewed it, we found it made a dark, smooth, very flavorful coffee. Both of us knew what it was, so I can't say for sure if we would have noticed anything different about it if we hadn't known ahead of time what we were drinking. We both liked it and thought it tasted as good if not better than other coffee brands we've tried (and we've tried most every popular brand: our favorites are Starbucks and Folgers). What I can't answer yet is the question of whether or not this coffee would be a better choice for those with recurring heartburn.Neither of us had any heartburn after drinking it, but we only got enough to make two small pots through the Vine program, and we haven't purchased any more.  If you find coffee is giving you heartburn but you don't want to give it up, I would definitely recommend you try this coffee as it tastes as good as other brands on the market that are not lower in acid.",positive
"Yes - I suffer from heartburn.  Something about aging that I'm just not enjoying.  So when this came up to try, I thought it was a great idea!  As a caffeine addict from way back, I can't give up my morning cup of joe just because of a little stomach acid!I have to admit, I'm not a fan of French roast.  I refer to it as ""French burnt"" because it really tastes burnt to me.  So, though this still tasted burnt, it didn't taste different than any other French roast I've had.  So no marks off for that.It comes already ground, and wow, is it ground!  It's like powder, which I don't like.  I usually use K-cups, but when I get ""real"" coffee, I prefer it whole bean because it 1) lasts longer and 2) I can grind it the way I like, which is quite a bit more coarse than this is.  Puroast has taken care of the ""lasts longer"" issue because this comes in small bags.  I don't like the powdery grind though.  I use a French press, and the powder tends to get through the filter.  This should work well on a regular coffee maker with a paper filter, but this really isn't the best for a French press.  (Puroast does make whole bean as well - yay!)I didn't notice an increase in heartburn, which is really great.  Of course, I didn't notice much of a lessening either.  It's possible my morning coffee isn't my problem, so I'm not going to mark off stars for that either.  (The product description says it helps 90% of customers - I'm apparently special.)A coffee snob probably wouldn't go for this (Pre-ground???  Really???  Please!) but for the rest of us, it's not bad.  Again, I don't like French roast much, but if you do, then this should taste all right.  (My husband likes it.)  There's a strong flavor, but it's not bitter.  It comes in small packages, so even though ground, it shouldn't get stale.  It won't make your heartburn worse.  The price seems a little high ($24 for 30 oz or 10 packages), but you can save with Subscribe & Save, and if it helps with your heartburn, then it's worth the price.",positive
"Puroast has a great thing going for people who need reduced-acid foods. I've been ordering directly from Puroast for about a year, but I'm really glad to see their product is catching on and their distribution is getting more aggressive. I was even able to find it in my local supermarket a couple weeks ago when I suddenly ran out of my Puroast mocha java.My wife stopped drinking coffee a couple of years ago because the acid helped contribute to discomfort she had due to IC (interstitial cystitis). She began drinking only peppermint tea as a hot drink, and that, along with some other dietary changes, helped her a lot. I also had some problems with urinary tract discomfort as well as stomach acid discomfort, but I couldn't stop drinking hot coffee cold turkey (LOL) and read about Puroast. I tried it and it has become a staple in my daily diet: one large cup a day. Recently, my wife decided to try a cup every now and then, and so far she hasn't had any problems at all due to acid.The coffee tastes full-bodied even though Puroast does something proprietary to reduce the acid in the coffee. The French Roast has plenty of rich coffee taste. I happen to prefer more of a medium roast, but that's just me. All the Puroast coffee varieties that I've tried are plenty good enough for me--with the distinct benefit of low acid. You can get beans or two different grinds, and they sell the coffee in small packets as well as 1-lb, 2-lb and even up to 5-lb bags. They also have flavored coffees, like the mocha java I mentioned above.All in all, this is a great find and a great addition to Amazon's product lines for people who would like to enjoy the foods and drinks they like but need a reduced-acid alternative. Highly recommended!",positive
"All the samples I received for review were of the same flavor,Dark French Roast. It tastes like a slightly bitter espresso coffee. I filtered the coffee the first time I made it, but it is better suited to an espresso maker, whether a traditional Italian one that goes on the stovetop or an electric machine.The coffee has a rich, strong, slightly bitter taste - it is not mild like Sanka or a decaffeinated coffee.  I would not describe the taste a smooth, but it's not incredibly rough.It did not irritate my throat. I was unable to test the acidity myself and when I received my review packages the vendor's website showed links to Dr Taka Shibamoto's site at UC Davis, known for its food research, who had tested the coffee. On the Puroast website the link to the research paper is missing. This concerns me.  The vendor has their own documents, with detailed analyses, on its website - which needs updating so it looks less amateur. I am not a food scientist or chemist, so cannot comment on whether the coffee has unique characteristics.I did visit a gourmet coffee shop that sold a wide range of coffees from all over the world who said they had encountered some less irritating coffees with low acidity.  So when Puroast claims that its coffee is lower in diCQA acid than other coffees it is being compared with well-known brands like Starbucks and Hills.The individual foil packaging keeps the already ground coffee fresh, tasting like coffee ground freshly from beans.  It definitely had a kick and woke me up. I drank the coffee I'd made with a packet big enough for a 10-cup carafe at 2 pm and was awake until 5:00 am.If you have a sore throat from drinking coffee and like drinks made with espresso coffee then this is worth trying.",positive
"I have suffered from acid reflux for about two years now and I am a daily coffee drinker.  This is not a good combination, especially on stressful days at work :)  I have tried decaf, and many different coffee brands to see which will have the least negative impact with varying results.  This is the first time trying ""low-acid"" coffee for me.I normally buy whole bean coffee and grind it myself, this coffee was already ground and was not nearly as fresh as I would like, but the initial aroma was still good. I prepared it with a french press at home using purified water at 190 degrees.  I let it steep for four minutes and then tested the aroma again.  It reminded me of the typical store brand type coffees, not bad, but not as layered as I am used to.I sampled it first as regular black coffee with nothing added.  It has the right flavor and character for a french roast, with a little bitter aftertaste that I felt was appropriate.  Then, I added half & half with the second cup which is how I usually drink it.  This being my preference, the flavor improved to just above average.  However, after two cups and an hour wait, I am not having any symptoms of heartburn or acid reflux that I would normally have which is a nice improvement.  In fact, I am surprised how little this has bothered me.In summary, while this coffee being already ground was not a fresh as I am used to, it is much easier on my stomach than any other brand I have tried so far and the flavor is good enough that I would try it again.  Could this be a daily coffee for me? Probably not, unless there is a way to take the acid out before it is ground.  I would love to try a version of that.",positive
"Overall, if you're looking for a low-acid, ""he-man"" coffee, then be SURE to grab this!  It's quite amazing the difference this low acid coffee can make to your stomach and I could even drink the entire pot of the stuff! Normally, I take coffee completely black, no additives whatsoever.  But, with this french roast, it's quite strong.  REALLY strong and definitely, less is better in the pot. If you're a fan of Starbuck's Verona coffee and have no trouble drinking that stuff black, this is your best bet for a low acid coffee.  Combined with cream and sugar, then no problem.I tried this coffee just wondering if I could really tell the difference between regular and low acid coffee.  There IS a difference! The flavor is quite good but doesn't end smoothly like oh, say, Folger's might, but this is a gourmet coffee and will carry a stronger punch than a commercial coffee like Folger's will.  I plan on trying a different roast too since my tastes are more towards a full-bodied coffee instead of the kind that tastes like it was made in Texas during the Wild West days!  This ends a bit rough, kinda like the Starbuck's Verona, not as smoothly as I would prefer.  I made it with bottled water, not tap, to get the full flavor and aroma, so keep that in mind when deciding on which flavor to choose.  I am going to continue to play with this flavor to see if I can get it to suit my tastes better.  If you try it and it's too strong, then I suggest you dump the pot onto your roses!  Makes them quite gorgeous, actually!This is a great product, particularly if you're looking for the low acid variety.  I sincerely doubt you'll find a better low-acid coffee out there.  But, if you're like me and prefer a more smooth, well-rounded roast, then I suggest you try one of the other roasts.  Great product, highly recommend!",positive
"My impressions:  The coffee tastes fine but is unspectacular.  French Roast really burns a good deal of flavor out of the coffee bean and sort of homogenizes coffee flavors, so what you get is a dark roasted coffee (some might even say it tastes a little burned) that's deep and mellow.  If you're a fan of Latin American coffee flavors, this will NOT be the roast for you.  If you like Sumatra or are a general fan of French Roasts, you'll find this palatable.I made a point of drinking this coffee on an empty stomach to test the acidity and it did not give me any stomach upset after 2 cups.  You can interpret that any number of ways.  ;-)In the interest of full disclosure, I was sent one serving of this coffee by Amazon to test drive.  Because I was not able to brew more than one pot, I cannot adequeately comment on how this coffee might affect someone who suffers from acid reflux anecdotally.  I assume that the target audience (and only buyers of this product) would fall into that catagory, and sadly, I cannot advise you fairly on how this is going to affect you gastronomically.  Also consider that each case of GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) is widely variable based on the individual, therefore this product might be fantastic for some and still too acidic for others.So at this point you may be wondering, should I buy this?  Sure.  Start with as small a quantity as possible, test it for yourself, see how you like the flavor and whether or not the ""low acid"" aspect of this coffee meets your expectations.",positive
"I love dark roast coffee, but my husband hates the bitterness. Due to our differences in taste, I have two coffee makers in my kitchen, one for his light-medium roasts and one for my favorite espresso or French roast. Puroast Low Acid French Roast Coffee makes it easy for us to both to share a pot of coffee.Depending on how strong you like your coffee, the three ounce pack is very finely ground making it suitable for both drip coffee makers or French presses (Bodums). I own both and made the pot of coffee in our drip coffee maker. Because my husband dislikes strong coffee, I used half the pack and it was more than enough for the 12-cup pot. The strength was perfect in my opinion.The flavor of the dark roast comes through clear. I loved the smokiness left on my tongue after the cup, but there is no bitterness. It's smooth and satisfying. My husband, the dark roast skeptic, said there was no way he would like French roast. After one sip, he said it was very smooth and lacked the bitter aftertaste that he dislikes with dark roasts. Overall, I'd say that's a win!",positive
"I don't know if its because I used too much of it, or its the coffee, or its just my taste, but this was way to strong for me. As far as the acid free part, that seemed to be true. It didn't flip out my stomach with too much acid like some coffee's do. I just didn't like the flavor of it. When I first opened the bag of coffee I didn't like the smell of it either. It just didn't have that nice coffee smell. Not sure what it smelled like, but it wasn't coffee and it was a really dark black fine grind that didn't look much like coffee either. I assumed that the package was supposed to be for a single pot of coffee and used the whole thing in my Bun Coffee brewer. It could have been too strong because my Bun Coffee brewer has a smaller pot than my old Mr Coffee does. But it doesn't seem to make that much difference with my usual Folgers coffee. While it was brewing it didn't smell much like coffee either. I tried a couple cups and it was so strong that after I dumped the grounds out of the basket I ran a couple cups of water through it to dilute the pot of coffee a little bit. Didn't help any, it still tasted way too strong for me. If I had some more of it I might try using half the prepackaged amount but I don't think it would change the taste of it all that much. Would I buy some of this coffee anyway because its acid free? No. Wouldn't matter how cheap it was either. Would I recommend this coffee to somebody? Not if they were one of my friends! Who would like this coffee? Maybe somebody that's used to having the very strong espresso coffee or the super strong coffee I've heard they drink in the middle east. But I don't think anybody that I know would like this particular coffee.",negative
"I have tried this coffee hot and iced,with milk and black and I tested the pH.  Frankly it won't qualify as a great cup of coffee.  The flavor is burnt (like Starbucks dark roast) but is flat and it lacks middle notes and vanillins (unlike Starbucks.)  Perhaps flavors other than French Roast would be better at providing complexity as that frequently comes from Colombian roast in a blend. The aroma is underwhelming.The pH of the Puroast coffee tested at 6.5, slightly acidic (neutral is 7 on a scale of 0-14.0) but less so than normal coffee.  Normal coffee ranges from around 5.0 - 5.1, more neutral than beer or any fruit juice and similar to carbonated water. If you can drink those, then your stomach isn't reacting to the acidity but something else. So normal coffee, whether it irritates you or not, isn't all that acidic.  Acidity generally refers to a flavor note in coffee rather than pH and coffee without acid flavor notes tastes flat.  Irritation may instead come from the essential oils in the beans or the caffeine.(Having too much stomach acid has exactly the same symptoms as too little stomach acid and most people over 35 are slightly deficient in hydrochloric acid and 50% of people over 50 are seriously hypochlorhydric, but we are taught to regard the symptoms as being from acidity. Your Tums work by other mechanisms, beyond the scope of this review.)So while Puroast is attempting to solve an acid/base problem that doesn't significantly exist, the fact that the flavor is low probably means that the essential oils in the beans are lowered as well, making the coffee less irritating.  Frankly I'd rather add about 20% chicory to good coffee, which slightly sweetens the taste and is less irritating.  Frontier Natural - Chicory - Roasted, 1 lbsIs it worth giving up flavor to drink coffee?  Your call, but I wouldn't bother with the Puroast French Roast.",negative
"Since I suffer from GERD, or acid reflux (heartburn), I was immediately interested in this product.  It's a good idea, since I (like billions of other people around the planet) love a cup of coffee in the morning.  But coffee is a big no-no for those with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disorder).I brewed it up in my Chemex coffee maker (all glass, no plastic parts).  My first impression was that it is a dark roast, which I'm not particularly fond of.  (The company, according to its website, offers two styles of coffee.  The dark French roast was what was sent to me.  They also offer a 'nutcracker sweet' flavor).  Secondly, the grind is very fine, which releases more flavor, but takes longer to drain through my filter.The taste (which is the important thing, right?) is strong and slightly bitter.  When I added sugar and creamer, the taste was tamed into something more than I'd like.  The flavor is unchanged from a regular coffee flavor, which is certainly a big plus.I could tell right off that the coffee was less acid than traditional coffees.  And it certainly didn't set off my GERD (though mine usually comes later in the day).One caution I'd issue though.  According to the pamphlet on GERD I just picked up from the doctor's office, one reason (the principal one?) that one should avoid coffee and certain sodas is the caffeine in coffee.  I assume that the coffee has all of the 'kick' that traditional coffee has.  So it seems that one drawback to coffee (acid) has been solved, but the other (caffeine) remains.  I'll finish off this small bag and see what I think.All-in-all, I'd recommend this coffee to the lover of a strong dark French roast.  I think I'd prefer the Nutcracker Sweet variety, personally.  The coffee costs about the same as regular coffee, according to a quick price survey I ran on Amazon.",positive
"Surprisingly, Puroast's low-acid French Roast blend actually has a rich, full flavor that has a deeper taste than most standard store brands, i.e. Maxwell, Folgers, Hills Brothers. I expected a flatter taste from a low-acid coffee but was pleasantly surprised. But then I discovered that Puroast had received favorable ratings in taste tests conducted by the Wall Street Journal and Newsweek. I also learned that coffee in its natural state is low acid but the roasting process converts coffee to a high-acid drink.Puroast has seven times lower acid levels than the leading brands of coffee. That is good news for people who suffer from heart burn, acid reflux, and other kinds of stomach irritation. Puroast Coffee [...], rich has its roots in South America, introduced the low-acid brews in November 2005.Puroast comes in regular, decaf, medium roast, house blends, and organic blends in either whole bean or ground format. Among the low acid flavors Puroast offers are chocolate almond, hazelnut, Irish crème, mocha java, and vanilla.Puroast coffee products are available at amazon.com and a major chain store I refuse to shop at. If you quit drinking coffee, or cut down on your coffee intake, because of a sensitive stomach you will enjoy the health benefits as well as the rich taste of Puroast low-acid coffee.",positive
"I'm more of a Folgers drinker than a connoisseur of fine coffee, and like to taste the coffee instead of that roasted taste you get at Starbucks.  That said, this does taste like a smoother version of that sort of roasted coffee.  I thought the coffee taste was reduced, and the roast taste enhanced, compared to what I'm used to.  I believe this is partly due to the acid reduction.The acidity is reduced (unnoticeable!) and I love this aspect.  I sometimes have heartburn, and this low acidity coffee was simply more comfortable to enjoy.  I drank the entire half-pot of coffee produced by this packet in about an hour, and I have absolutely no stomach trouble at all.  If I drank that much Folgers so quickly, I would feel significant pain.The grind was on the finer side, but just barely coarse enough to be used in a coffee press.  Actually, it's the perfect size of grind, which I am quite picky about.  It would work fine in a standard percolator too, of course.Regardless, it is tasty coffee that is precisely as advertised.  If you like roast coffee and need low acid coffee, this is exactly what you wanted.I am only deducting a star because it isn't a strong value for the price.  Yet I will probably buy a single box of this, and only drink it when I'm having heartburn.",positive
"This coffee is sold as a low acid alternative for those that experience stomach problems from reflux and heartburn. Their research backs up this claim. For those with those issues, I recommend that you give this brand a try. Not only does it work, but it has a great coffee flavor. I also like that it is pre-packaged in 3-oz bags, which is great for taking on trips, and avoids the daily routine of measuring.For me, my morning coffee is something that I truly enjoy and will not compromise on. I'm a Seattle's Best fan and have been drinking their French Roast (now #6) for years, so I was looking forward to trying this French roast and doing a comparison. The first good sign that I noticed is that this is a fine grind, which allows me to use a little less to get the results I like. I used six tablespoons of this coffee to prepare about 7 1/2 cups of coffee, so one 3-oz packet will make a complete pot. It came out just right and tasted very much like the SB. I did not notice any aftertaste or stomach issues.Again, give it a try, especially if you experience stomach problems from regular coffee. If you're concerned about price, enroll in Amazon's subscription service, which affords additional savings and regular delivery.",positive
"Got to hand it to them - it is a smooth cup of coffee. My sample was the Dark French Roast. Normally I do not care much for French Roast because it is over cooked in my opinion.I drank it black to get a good sense of the flavor. Since it is darkly roasted it doesn't have a lot of subtle tones to it like lighter roasts have. It has the twang that this level of roast imparts on coffee and, of course, a strong coffee flavor. I tend to drink my coffee a bit on the strong side anyway - a tablespoon heaped a little per ~12 oz of water.For the last several years I've been brewing my coffee a cup at a time with a Melitta #4 filter and a Melitta Ready Set Joe/Mug 64010 Coffee Makers Speciality (although I bought just the filter cone) and an electric kettle. If you've never tried it this method is the only way you'll get a great cup of coffee every single time. I had a liter thermos and a different filter cone and brewed it by the pot this way too. Excellent coffee every time.At any rate, I mention that to say this - for pre-ground coffee this is a pretty good cup of coffee. I'd be willing to bet that the Columbian roast is excellent too.For those of you that think 'eh coffee is coffee' I've got two words for you ... 'Chase Sanborn' Ug. Awful stuff with a chemical flavor.I have to say that the low acid claim seems to be exactly right. I got the sample in the mail today and just made a cup around 3:30 in the afternoon. Sort of late for me to drink coffee and on a mostly empty stomach but I don't feel like I need to drink a bunch of water to dilute the coffee.I like it. Give it a try. Give the Meletta cup at a time thing a try too.",positive
"Sunday breakfast - sausage and bell pepper scrambled eggs and a piping hot mug of coffee.This morning that coffee was the Puroast Low Acid French Roast...I received one bag to review and it had enough coffee inside to make 8 cups, so I went ahead and brewed the whole thing.One in the household is a coffee purist and drinks it black, while I prefer sugar-free creamer. I poured the mugs, sat down to breakfast and waited until it was a bit cooler to drink. I was the first to take a sip and even with my creamer there was an underlying bitterness that hit me hard. I paused a moment, took another sip and the same bitterness was there.So I asked for additional feedback from the coffee purist. The first words out of his mouth: ""UH! It tastes like gasoline! It takes like...fuel!""Forgiving the fuel pun, we explored the coffee a bit more and it seriously got worse. I grabbed the pot from the coffee maker and took a deep breath. Bitter, foul, with an undertone of...you guessed it...gasoline. I wanted to make sure this wasn't just a gut reaction so I asked for another opinion. The purist took another sip. ""Yep, gasoline or some kind of fuel taste...and I know what gasoline tastes like.""Ignoring how he knew what gasoline tasted like, I grabbed the pot of coffee and dumped it in the sink. Really disappointing way to start the morning, and I'm sorry to say that I won't be purchasing this brand - even though I like the concept of the low acid brew. But if you want to stay all natural low acid, just go with a wonderful Hawaiian Peaberry vs. something that has been ""processed"".1 start out of 5.",negative
"I do not suffer from heart-burn or other stomach ills that are related to acidity of my food. I am an average coffee drinker.  I don't have to drink decaffinated coffee, and I don't make a point of drinking only gourmet coffee either.This coffee claims to be the answer for the needs of those who are acid-sensitive.  I can see why, because I can taste the low acidity.  It adds a certain degree of smoothness and drinkability.  The aroma is good, it is inviting, and the after taste is quite pleasent.  Even though I don't have to drink low-acid coffee, I could drink this coffee daily, and I could be content.Then, there is the other side of the coin.  If you are a true gourmet coffee drinker, you probably will be very disappointed with this one.  If you are happy with the ""house-blend"" at ""Starbucks"", you will likely be happy with this one too.  If you only drink some of the specialty brands of coffee from ""Peets"", then you should not even consider buying this one.Finally there is the price.  I am accustomed to pay this kind of price for top of the line gourmet coffee, but I consider it on the high side for this kind of product.",positive
"I usually drink Gevalia medium roast or Dunkin' Donuts brand coffee. I have a 4 cup coffee maker and I use about 2 tablespoons of coffee per 4 cup pot.I used slightly less with this Puroast coffee because it's a French roast but even using slightly less, it was just too dark tasting for me. The second pot I made, I used even less - maybe a scant tablespoon and a half and it was still not for me. Even adding a good sized dollop of fat free half and half didn't make me want to finish the cup.However, I have lots of relatives and friends who like their coffee VERY ""full bodied"" and I think they'd like this. I just ordered some logo imprinted, insulated travel coffee mugs for my husband's business and I'm strongly considering ordering some of this to include with the mugs at Christmas time when we give them out to those my hubs has done business with.I see this brand comes in lighter roasts and I wouldn't mind having some of that on hand for friends/relatives who come to visit who I know have acid reflux/heartburn issues. For myself though, I think I'll stick to my favorites.",positive
"I have several health issues that prevent me from drinking coffee, and have really missed being able to start the day with a steaming hot cup of wonderful smelling coffee.  The slightly high price tag would have been worth it if this product had lived up to its hype.  I had hopes that this brand would be different, but it wasn't.The morning after this arrived in the mail, I had a friend over for morning coffee and we both had a cup together.  I brewed it using a drip method and we sat down to see if this really was better than the average coffee.  She thought it tasted very good, but I didn't think the taste was anything special.  Still, I hoped it would leave me feeling better than coffee usually does.At first I was OK, but about an hour after drinking my coffee, the old, familiar burning sensation in my gut started.  Then, the inflammation in my joints and soft tissues.  This experiment had failed miserably and I had to endure an entire day regretting that I had tried this coffee.  At midnight, I was still feeling bad from a cup of coffee I had drunk at 8:00 am.Just a side note about low acid coffee:  ANY coffee (no mater how cheap) can be made low acid by a cold brewing method.  Just type ""cold coffee brewers"" into Amazon's search engine and you will see all kinds of contraptions that will make low acid coffee.  It is the brewing method that develops acid, and not the type or brand of coffee you use.  ALSO, there are health problems associated with coffee that have little to do with acid. If you have any kind of inflammation, brewing low acid coffee will not help that because coffee is intrinsicly inflamatory.I will not be using the rest of this.  It might be low acid, but it seems that any acid at all is too much for some people.  Coffee is just not worth the consequences for me.UPDATE - October 2, 2011:  5 DAYS LATER, my joints still hurt from this experiment.  My daughter is a professional barrista, so I gave her a cup to try and asked for her ""expert"" opinion.  Her verdict was that it is poor quality coffee that is extremely bitter.  Not a very good reccommendation!",negative
"At first I was disappointed by the size of my three ounce sample of the Puroast Low Acid Coffee. Would I be able to form an opinion with such a small amount?  Yes, Yes, Yes, definitely yes.Upon opening the envelope I was overwhelmed by the aroma and checked the envelope again to make sure I hadn't opened a package of loose tobacco. The brewed coffee didn't smell any better as the kitchen was filled with a smell like a dirty ashtray. The taste is not better. I dutifully drank three cups so I could give it a fair assessment, and the last cup tasted as bad as the first. I even added a spoonfull of chocolate powder to the last cup to make it palatable. That only helped marginally.I'm a long time, daily coffee drinker, and this may be the worst tasting coffee I've ever had. It may be low acid and make one's tummy feel better, but it's a big price to pay for the comfort. Now I'm disappointed that I still have a little of this stuff left. Definitely don't recommend this flavor.Why didn't I give this foul tasting brew one star? I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt because evaluating taste is a subjective thing, and after all there is that low acid factor to consider.",negative
"Review of any product necessarily reflects opinion.  I am not you (whoever you may be, reading this review).  Therefore, you may love this coffee.  I did not.  I gave it four stars because I felt the need to recognize that there wasn't anything wrong with it; it was coffee.  It was drinkable; there was nothing wrong with it.I just didn't love the taste, that's all.I don't know if this taste is a reflection of its low-acid content.  Moreover, if I were to attempt to describe how I perceived the taste, my description could come off as vaguely insulting; worse yet, I should have enjoyed it.  It had a sort of harsh taste, in my opinion, of a type I enjoy in other beverages such as unsweetened tea, particularly lapsang souchong.  Don't know it?  My friends describe lapsang souchong, variously, as smelling and tasting like stinky feet, motor oil, and dirt.)I don't know what it was with this coffee.  Therefore, I warrant that my review may be virtually worthless.  I struggled to find a way to write it such that I could impart some information; the best that I can impart is:  Try it for yourself.  Look at other reviews.  See mine as only one opinion; but honestly -- I really didn't enjoy this coffee very much.So I wouldn't exactly recommend it -- but it deserves a fair shake.Thanks for reading.",positive
"Normally, if it's got the word ""gourmet"" in it, my back stiffens up. It's a label often slapped onto an over priced product to attract the those that will eat/drink anything with the word on ""gourmet"" because they think it makes them look cool and hip. And it usually doesn't taste what I would consider ""gourmet."" So, I confess, I started reviewing this with a bias against it - high price and labeled ""gourmet"".With only a ""one pot"" sample to work with, I didn't have a chance to try differing brewing methods. I went with my typical coffee making method, drip brew. It smelled nice, looked pretty dark. The taste is very hard to explain. While it has a full flavor, that flavor is of...weak coffee. I thought I'd botched the brew, but when I compared the color and opacity against my normal stuff, the Puroast looked identical. It just tasted like the same near see through stuff one gets at a greasy spoon restaurant, gas station,IHOP, etc. While not vile, it wasn't for me. I prefer a darker, richer taste.That being said, the big deal about Puroast is that it's low acid. That I will say I definitely noticed. Not even a hint of tummy twisting, even though I intentionally drank it on an empty stomach. For those that have problems with acid, and don't mind (or maybe even like) the taste of weak coffee, it's worth a try at least. Given the price, I'd suggest you get as little as possible to try though.",positive
"I'll give you three different thoughts on this coffee:1. As a coffee: it's not the world's best cup of coffee. If you're not dealing with the acid issues, you won't find this worth getting for the flavor. The package I had was not bad. It was ok. When I brew coffee, though, I'm looking for a little better than ok.2. As a value: I'm not sure this is good in terms of value. First of all, I typically make coffee in a 4-cup mini brewer, so I only need about half the package size here. Second, most of the time the extra packaging for single-serve raises the cost a little bit. So, it's not a real good value.3. As coffee for someone with heartburn: Here's the kicker: Puroast doesn't claim it's the best coffee in the world. It claims to be a coffee that is processed in a way to reduce acid effects from drinking it. To my senses, it does just that. (They claim to have published research that supports it, so trace their links for science.) Usually I don't drink coffee in the evenings because the acid feel just churns through the night. Not so with the Puroast. It performed for me just as advertised.So: the flavor's not exceptional, but that's what sugar, flavored creamers, or other add-ins can help address. The value's not great, but it is cheaper than a trip to Starbucks. And if you can't have the full-acid of a normal coffee, this one is worth a try.",positive
"Let me begin by explaining where my palate is coming from. My usual coffee is Community Coffee Ground Coffee, French Roast, 32-Ounce Bags (Pack of 2). I'd actually prefer to drink Starbucks French Roast Coffee (Extra Bold), Whole Bean, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3), but I just can't afford it. So, I like French roast, which has a darker, bolder flavor, and I thought I'd give this coffee a try.I would rate the flavor of this coffee as middling. It didn't have that paint-thinner flavor that cheap coffees have (I'm looking at you Folgers). But it also didn't have the depth and richness that I associate with high-quality French roasts. Not a lot of body in this coffee (body is that heaviness on the tongue). Most French roasts have much more body, but some people might prefer this coffee because it has less. Taste-wise, this coffee is also fairly low in acidity (which you would expect from the brand), but low acidity is characteristic of most French roasts. I don't know how much easier this will be on the sensitive stomach.My guess is that if your stomach has serious acid problems, then this coffee will still be too much for it. If you just get a little sour stomach, you might be able to handle some other brands, and trial and error should lead you to the right one. I hesitate to recommend this coffee because of the price. You're paying a premium price for a middling flavor. I think most people  with acid sensitivity should be able to find a better coffee they can stomach for the same price or a much cheaper option with the same flavor. But, if you try this coffee and it works for you, enjoy. It's not a bad coffee; I just didn't find its flavor outstanding.",positive
"One thing great about America is a lot of choices. One thing bad about America is a lot of choices.  How many different kinds of coffee do we need?  Now I have to make another decision when really I just want to enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the morning; should it be decaf or regular, brewed or instant?  Some of these choices are easy, for example, instant is never a substitute for brewed coffee, Starbucks is better than the vending machine at work...These choices I can make in a second.  Now I need to decide about the acid in my coffee!I first discovered that coffee had a fairly high acid content  when I inadvertently drank a really old cup of coffee at a gas station.  I think I also discovered acid indigestion!  I also realize that many people have an acid intolerance from a medical standpoint, therefore low acid coffee is a good idea.  Is it good coffee?  This package was a French Dark Roast which I felt was extremely flavorful, in fact after the first few cups I was actually making the coffee somewhat weaker to suit my taste. In no way did the low acid impact a full bodied flavor.I recommend the coffee regarding flavor, however I suggest reviewing the coffee on Puroaast's website to discover the real ingredients and acid percentages.  The package seem to give no details except for the statement ""Now you can drink coffee again"".",positive
"To be honest, I do prefer some other brands of coffee, if only they didn't affect my stomach and intestinal tract so badly. That is why I was excited to try Puroast. It has a perfectly fine flavor. It also has the added benefit of being low acid, at least if my heartburn - or lack of it - is any indicator of that. I used to be in denial, remembering college days when I practically survived on coffee...and pizza. But I've bowed to reality, after far too many years of thinking the heartburn would eventually go away - permanently.Coffee is the one thing that gives me heartburn...not spicy foods, not anything else. Now I can have my coffee and ditch the antacids when I drink Puroast. So I figure this is a win-win situation. I'm saving money on antacids and enjoying my coffee at the same time.Having noted that, I know people can be very selective when choosing a favorite coffee. So this may not be to your taste but it certainly hit the spot with me. Give it a try and - if you have time -  give a shout out about whether you like it or not.I also have to confess that I'll probably have some weak moments and drink regular coffee when I don't have the Puroast close at hand. But I'm hoping I'll cut down on my antacid use by at least half or more. I know I'd be able to give up those antacids completely if I drank only decaf but then I'd be walking around in a sleepy state much of the time. Compromises, compromises.",positive
"Puroast Low Acid CoffeeIf all you want is low acid, try other beverages. With Data.To start with I do experience occasional heartburn, reflux, etc, so this was a very exciting taste test. I brewed a pot of fairly well renowned regular coffee, and a pot of Puroast. I poured both into identical cups, no milk or sugar to start with. The regular coffee had a deep brown color, while the Puroast had a black brown color. I tested the pH of both, the regular was about 5-5.5 while the Puroast was indeed 7.0 or neutral as claimed. First taste was of the Puroast as I did not want to be prejudiced by the regular taste. Good grief... It was wet, it was warm, very flat taste with no finish, hardly what I would call even an average cup of coffee. The best comparison is that to a day old coffee that has been left to evaporate and oxidize. Perhaps burned charcoal aroma with hints of bitter chocolate and caramel? The standard coffee by comparison had a rich coffee aroma, and the taste was wonderfully balanced coffee bean with tinge of vanilla, and a pleasant finish with a slight kick (the balance finish kick is unfortunately from the acid).I now added some whole milk, and as expected the regular coffee mellowed out a bit, but all of the wonderful flavor still came across. Incredibly when I added milk to the Puroast, it turned a poor tasting cup into an awful tasting cup. The flavor now became that of  mostly spoiled milk! This was such a strange sensation that I had three more people confirm the sour milk phenomenon. To top things of, the color had now become that of black brown mud.So all in all, this was a bad experience. If you have a need to drink a low acid coffee do this. Get yourself your favorite cup of coffee and a bottle of antacid instead.",negative
"I drink my coffee strong.  The 3 ounce sample I received of this product wasn't nearly enough quantity for me to give it a real taste test, as I use twice that amount of coffee to make my morning brew.  Keep that in mind if you also drink your coffee strong: the 3 ounce packets are small.I am a Folgers fan.  It has a full-bodied flavor that is rich and satisfying to me.  So I am comparing Puroast Low Acid Coffee to Folgers, and the Puroast Low Acid Coffee failed miserably.  I found Puroast coffee thin and weak with some bitterness.  There is a mild espresso flavor that is similar to Turkish coffee I have had.  Bitter and unpleasant, but weak at the same time.I have had acid reflux (GERD) in the past and drinking regular coffee does exacerbate the condition.  This low acid coffee is made for people with acid reflux conditions so severe that they have had to stop drinking their morning coffee, and I applaud the fact that any coffee company has addressed the issue.  At the same time, the price is prohibitive.  10 tiny 3 ounce bags for $24?  If you make one pot every morning, that $72 a month!  For that cost, I would suggest buying acid reducer pills, and taking one before you drink your morning coffee, and to try to eat something bland while drinking your coffee, to give your stomach something to do with all the acid it is creating.Or, if you only have acid reflux in the morning and you think it's the coffee you are drinking, be aware that it could be caused by some medications you are taking, like calcium or vitamin pills.  In fact, any large pill can sit in your stomach and cause your stomach to create a lot of acid trying to break it down.  A recommendation is to either take more frequent smaller doses of the vitamin supplement, or stop them all together and cut out the acid reflux entirely.  Or add acid reducer medication and put up with it.Two or three sips of this Puroast Low Acid Coffee and it's down the drain.  It's giving me acid reflux just talking about it.",positive
"Puroast Low Acid Coffee Low Acid Coffee French Roast, 3-Ounce Bags  I suffer from acid reflux and heartburn after eating and drinking certain foods.  I have always loved coffee but I just could not handle the heartburn and other stomach problems after drinking coffee. I was so excited to see this available because I would love to start drinking coffee again on a more regular basis.I have a 12 pot coffee maker and I only used 10 cups to brew for this pot of coffee and it was too potent for me. The aroma is wonderful but with 3ozs of coffee I needed to add more water. After adding additional water to the pot I found that it was drinkable for me. There is a mouthful of flavor in every sip with absolutely no aftertaste. No major coffee breath!French roast has a naturally burnt/smokey taste to begin with and in this coffee you can really taste it. I just think I prefer a different roast type.  As far as the low acidity I was really happy about not having to suffer after a cup or several cups of coffee. Since this coffee comes in different roasts and flavors, I would seriously consider buying it to alleviate the negative side effects from drinking regular coffee.",positive
"First off, I am a Dunkin Donuts coffee guy.  I like it the best out of major brands, either from the local franchise (cream and sugar) or made at home (black).  Dunkin Donuts' coffee is not for everyone, as it has a heavily roasted taste.  At work, we purchase Starbucks Sumatra from the local coffee delivery distributor (it's actually cheaper than DD or other brands!).  Starbucks House Blend used to be what we bought, but everyone in the office (myself included) felt it was one of the most acidic coffees to drink.  Their Sumatra is stronger but less acidic.  I'm no coffee expert, but the last couple years has definitely opened my eyes to the nuances of coffee flavor.  With that experience, I was interested to try this product.The flavor, off the bat, is certainly less acidic.  I drank it black, as I don't typically add anything to my coffee.  It has a fuller coffee taste than many decafs I've tried, but there is a bit of a dull taste to it.  I made it at home, and have a very clean coffee maker, but it was just a little off.  I prefer it to Dunkin decaf, but not by much.  If you require a non-decaf coffee with low acid, this is a fine choice.  It may improve with sugar or creamer too.  There may be better choices out there for this type of product, or coffees which are full flavor but less acidic.  I am not extremely sensitive to the acid content in coffee, but if you are, this should be a good choice for you.",neutral
"I'm not picky about coffee. I'll drink just about any dreck that's been sitting in a pot, mug or carafe for a day or two. Just heat it up and serve me. Normally, I use a one-cup instant bag with boiling water and I get a fairly decent cup of coffee from Folgers using theirs or any store knock-off.Those taste like gourmet compared, and are certainly much better than the ""coffee"" I made this morning from Puroast's French Roast 3-ounce bag.Many reviewers here have stated it tastes like gas, ashes, fuel and I agree. Add to those descriptions a hint of motor oil, old basement and a sprinkle of dog dander.I opened the container and was greeted with an ashy, somewhat mildew-like odor. Oh well, keep going, I say. I boiled water and let a bag steep in the pot for a while as I don't like drip. I feel you get a much better full flavor from steeping. It took a while for the dark color to appear, but soon it looked very coffee-like and I put some in a mug. I smelled it first, noticing that it lacked a standard coffee scent. Then I tasted it with exactly the result I was expecting, a decidedly un-coffee flavor. Stale, with a hint of dried leaves? That's the best I can come up with. So, I added sweetener (stevia) and my usual cream (vanilla soy milk). It still tasted nothing like real coffee to me.I didn't give the mug a chance to comfort my stomach, poured it out and made a regular cup of joe that I could drink. Seriously, this is simply not a good product in my estimation. The only reason I gave it two stars is because I guess in a dire emergency this drink could possibly give you enough caffeine to limp, crawl or otherwise slither out to a store to buy actual coffee or at least be served something warm by the Red Cross.",negative
"This tea is amazingly tasty white tea. For most people they may not know what white tea taste like. Where black tea has the acidic taste of coffee and green tea has a very earth/leafy taste, white tea comes in as you would expect for its color. It is very light tasting with almost a lightly sweet maltiness to it. It doesn't have any of the harshness that you could find in black tea or coffee. And you can't really over brew it to release off-flavors as there is so little to the leaves. I find this tea works best for iced tea, it works well cold and has a much more refreshing flavor that other teas do on a summer day.Of course there are there is the added benefit that it is good for you. If you want to try white tea, this is the product for you.I purchased the organic version before I purchased this one. I saw this one was cheaper so I gave it a try, and I couldn't readily notice any difference. I ended up just mixing the two boxes together and will continue to buy the non-organic in the future as long as it is the cheaper of the two.",positive
"I really enjoy coffee, and I have ever since my teenage years. My tastes have gradually evolved and escalated. The first to go was any kind of instant coffee. How anyone could drink that swill is beyond me. Next to go was any kind of additive, such as cream or sugar. The next to go was any kind of ground coffee in a can. Some is marginally OK, but compared to whole-bean coffee, it just doesn't cut it. No, whole-bean coffee without any additives and ground on the spot is the only coffee I'll drink, short of some kind of emergency.When It comes to whole-bean coffees, there's quite an amazing variety. I found Trader Joe's to have an excellent selection from all over the world, and the cost (on a per pound basis) was typically about 50% that of what you might expect to pay in the local super market. I particularly liked their Columbian Supremo. The problem is, the local Trader Joe""s is a long way off and I sometimes run out between visits. Well, I've then picked up some large bags of beans, one of which was Starbucks French Roast, at my local Costco store and it was quite excellent. Starbucks is first rate, but tends to be somewhat pricey, even when purchased at Costco.Well, one day I discovered the Kirkland Signature House Blend bags of whole-bean coffee at Costco. In my opinion, Kirkland Signature products have always been of the highest quality but at a substantially reduced price. For example, this Kirkland coffee is almost half the cost (on a per pound basis) of Starbucks French Roast. But, right on the front of the Kirkland package it says ""Roasted by Starbucks Coffee Co."" Hmmmm. I just had to try this one. Well, it's excellent. It's a little less robust than my Starbucks French Roast, but I prefer it that way. I'd say it's first rate coffee at a bargain basement price. Buying whole-bean coffee at the local supermarket is now out of the question.Gary Peterson",positive
"I enjoy whole-roasted coffee beans. Once you grind your own coffee you just can never go back to coffee in a can, or certainly not instant coffee. Well, whole bean coffees are expensive in a grocery store or supermarket. I've discovered a lower-cost alternative. I pick up two or three pound containers at Trader Joe's or Costco. The Costco source is particularly interesting in that they always seem to have two or three different kinds, but the kinds seem to change on every other visit. Over the years, I've had coffees from all over the world. This latest time there was a pallet of Kirkland Signature Dark Roast Espresso Blend (with a little tag that said roasted by Starbucks Coffee Co.) The aroma around the display was excellent and I couldn't resist.When I opened the bag, the rich aroma was almost overwhelming. My wife even loved it and she isn't a coffee drinker. The coffee itself isn't all that impressive. It has a good light tasty flavor that seems mild and slightly sweet and goes down quite easily. I'd have to guess that the caffeine content was not up to the level I was used to in other whole-bean coffees and it doesn't provide that good morning jolt. I was expecting something richer and more robust, more like a dark roast. Well, this is a nice coffee, but if you're looking for something that will grow hair on your chest, this is not the one. It has a good flavor, but it's weak. I'll have no trouble finishing the bag, but I'm disappointed. The aroma was so promising and the coffee just wasn't up to it.Gary Peterson",positive
"I was told years ago by many of the chefs at whose restaurants I dined in France and Italy that the quality of the spices in Europe is much higher because of the demand for the higher quality; as a result, we apparently do not receive the grade A spices in the US.  I was impressed by the quality of the spices at Hediard, Fauchon, etc...until recently.Many of those same chefs use either a large amount of, or exclusively, white pepper in their cooking, which was very surprising, as I had tried many sources, usually finding a fetid/fecal aroma in the background (sometimes the foreground!) of much of the product that I had purchased.  I commented on this to the previous head of Spice Hunter, who said that the problem is in production.  The least expensive method is the soak the peppercorns in ponds to remove the outer covering; the ponds become stagnant and the stagnant (read: fetid) aroma becomes part of the peppercorns.  The more expensive method is to soak the peppercorns in running water, which overcomes that problem.There is no comment about the production of this product, but I would be amazed if it were not the latter.  The aroma is so very exciting, with floral and spicy tones, and not a hint in the least of the off-putting aromas of other sources, even such well-known sources as Penzeys.  My wife and I are very delighted with this product.",positive
"Blue Sky Organic Root Beer is absolutely revolting, and tastes like cough medicine. A truly bad experience.This beverage is beyond just awful, the taste and smell is so strange and bitter, that it is alarming! I was even wondering if I was having allergic reactions to it! It made me feel nauseas and sick to my stomach. And strangely, I wondered if it raised my blood pressure? I just read that too much licorice can do that.  Well, if that is the case, then there must be way too much licorice root in this stuff. So much licorice in fact, that the liquid is very thick (almost chewy) and dark brown in color. I felt excited for hours after drinking it. Whatever the nebulous ""natural root beer flavor"" is, it could very well be some type of rare herb that is dangerous to some people, like Ephedra or St. John's Wort for example. (Beware of potential drug interactions with unidentified herbs).It was a surprise to drink this, because it doesn't taste like root beer to me at all. It tastes like crap. I could barely drink this stuff. I had to choke it down, and quite frankly, I felt like I was going to regurgitate it back up. I bought a whole 24 pack of it from Amazon before even testing it. A huge waste of money. I will never ever in my life by this product again, nor recommend it to anyone. What I do recommend though is:A), never buy Blue sky Organic Root Beer.B), Do some research first on root beer before buying it over the internet.Subsequent to my purchase, I discovered several websites that rate the flavor of root beer on the internet, and Blue sky Organic Root Beer was at the bottom of every one. I have true ""buyer's remorse"" and regret after purchasing this product. I rate this product triple F-!!!",negative
"My cats love Weruva's Love Me Tender Pouch.  They are super picky and this one is a huge hit.  We also feed Pumpkin Lickin' Chicken and while they like it, they will leave bits of the chicken about.  The Love Me Tender is all gone, even if they aren't starving.  I've fed it to some foster cats who love it as well, but they seem to leave one particular bit on the plate consistently.It is made in Thailand - which shouldn't be a problem.  I was hesitant at first, I generally only buy my cat food from American produced sources, but I did my research and found that Weruva did their research and Thailand has very good protections to make sure your animals will get safe food - possibly it has more protections than the U.S.  I won't link here but do your research if you are concerned.Opening the packet is easy.  The food is kind of chunky with a lot of gravy, for those of you who have gravy loving cats.  I wish this was around when my cat with kidney failure needed food because I think it would have given me a nice way to get some calories and liquid down her.  Remember, if you are feeding only packets, they usually have fewer calories per ounce than a comparable pate style food.  I generally feed it as a ""Please don't wake me up early asking for food"" treat late at night so I'm happy with the lower calorie content.The only reason I gave this review 4 stars instead of 5 is because it is difficult to get every last bit of product out of the packet.  The food itself is a 5.  The packets have those folds at the bottom so they can stand upright and the food and goo get stuck in there.  I use a spoon to get the last bits out but I feel like I always leave a little in there.  It isn't cheap so I want to get every bit of yumminess out. I also would be open to buying bigger packets.",positive
"The Walkers Shortbread Dark Chocolate, Ginger Royals, 4.4-Ounce (Pack of 4) arrived in time for dessert so I was very excited to immediately open the package and break out the cookies to serve with vanilla ice cream.  The chocolate had clearly been melted at some point, with a muted color, irregular coating, sticking to the packaging.  These cookies were very unsuccessful and a great disappointment. My Dad loved the two types of Walkers shortbread cookies I brought to him, the Walkers Shortbread Lemon Thins, 4.2-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4) and Walkers Shortbread Assorted, 8.8-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6), so these were much anticipated for a dark chocolate and ginger lover.  They were absolutely lousy and ended up in the trash.  The cookies were extremely chewy, sticking to the teeth, but I'm not sure if this is the nature of the cookies or simply the batch we received.  We opened each box, finding all cookies in the same condition -- messed up chocolate sticking to the package, cookies overtly sticky.  If I can find these in a b&m store, I'll update, but won't order online again. Trader Joe's triple ginger cookies have a better texture and taste so we'll have a piece of dark chocolate with those for the desired combination. I may try dipping those cookies in melted bittersweet chocolate, leaving an edge free for easy holding.",negative
"Yesterday my friend shared with me a bag of this Pom-Raspberry snack from his 12-pack box. The bite-sized crunch is lightly sweet and delicious.  I was instantly hooked and got online to do a lot of research because I had a serious doubt about food products made in China. I really hoped this product would have a clean bill of health so I would feel comfortable buying it regularly.I should say that Mrs. May's website erased a big part of my concerns. First of all, most ingredients were grown in US and Canada. Only three ingredients are sourced from China (rice malt, sesame seeds, and sea salt).  This is important because chemical contamination of China's natural resources is so serious that I won't want to eat a lot of food products grown there without endorsement from very reliable inspection agencies. The company seems to have done a lot of work to make sure the manufacturing process would be safe from microbiological hazard as well.  They also use two 3rd party international inspection agencies.  That being said, I've learned from multiple sources that Chinese factories are known for staging for health inspections. So I cannot just rely on the company's own words.  However, what makes me more convinced is that Whole Foods is one of their buyers.  I think this is an important endorsement for the product.  It makes me feel a lot more comfortable about making the purchase myself.  With the overall food safety concerns removed, I will give this product 4.5 stars.A good reference is Mrs. May's website FAQ on general production.  Since Amazon does not allow pasting of the link here, you can just google the website and check it out.",positive
"My two dogs both love pigs ears but I rarely buy them because they can be expensive and (I'm not sure if it is true or not) I've heard that some pigs ears are preserved with formaldehyde.  I decided to try to find a nice alternative to pigs ears and I came across Better Than Ears. The price was fantastic and I ordered a package of them right away.One thing I thought was great about the Better Than Ears was that it is a very clean and mess-free treat, it also has a nice aroma that my younger dog went wild for.  My older dog is a bit more picky about treats and she wasn't too impressed by the Better Than Ear that I gave her.  She just guarded it for a long while before she ultimately decided to eat it.The one thing that I am docking a star for on this product is that it doesn't last nearly as long as a real pig's ear.  The material is very soft and easily eaten and I was hoping for a treat that takes a little while longer for my dogs to eat, in the way that natural pigs ears do.  I've been freezing my Better Than Ears, which makes them a little tougher and last a little longer, but not by much.",positive
"I am writing this review to see if anyone else's dogs have gotten sick after eating this treat.  Please be aware, right away, that I am not 100% positive that this treat was the cause of my dog becoming seriously ill, but I did not introduce anything new into his diet before he became so ill, I thought we would lose him.  After purchasing for a friend, and soon after giving my 10-year-old dachshund at his ""free sample"" from Kmart online on a Saturday morning a few weeks ago, and by Saturday night, he became violently ill.  My vet kept asking if I gave him anything different, and this treat was the only thing I gave him.  I gave this treat to my dog, because he LOVES to chew, and I guess I really lost my mind by not reading the ingredients before giving this to him.  I did believe the package when it said, ""easily digestible,"" but I didn't read the other ingredients closely enough.I told my family member, who I gave the bag from Amazon, not to feed his dog this product until I hear if this has happened to others.  It is difficult not to associate what happened to my dog with this product now!I also have to wonder how something man-made can be safer and healthier than a pig ear, which is all natural?  I don't get it.Stick to high quality bully sticks and raw bones (NEVER cooked!) people!  I know after a hospitalization due to an enlarged spleen, pancreatitis, and dehydration, weeks of watching my dog suffer in pain, and seeing that look in his eyes as if he is going to leave us at any time, giving him five different meds, trips back and forth to the vet, and finally, an ultra sound to rule out a cancerous mass, I will!  One thousand dollars later, you can bet I will!  :(I am interested in hearing from others.  Wish I could put my email here, because I have to know if his illness was related to this product or just some very strange coincidence.",negative
"Shake 'n Bake has been around a long time, which should tell you something about the product. It's very easy to use -- just put it in a plastic bag, add your pork chop (or whatever), and shake until the meat is coated with the crumbs. They tell you to put the crumbs in a bowl if you don't happen to have a plastic bag, so you're not limited there.I used the coating for pork chops and they didn't stick to the pan. The underside crumbs were a bit mushy and not crunchy, so I don't know if I should have flipped the pork chops halfway through cooking or what. I guess I'll have to get more Shake 'n Bake and try it again. My husband said it was ""okay,"" which isn't a bad thing. It's not something to rave aboutThe ingredients are enriched wheat flour, various B vitamins, salt, canola oil, sugar, spice, caramel color, dried onions, dextrose, yeast, extracts of paprika, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). There are six 40-calorie servings per pouch. My only qualm is with the ""spice,"" since I'm trying to avoid MSG and I don't know if it can be hidden under ""spice."" If it's in there, it's a very small amount, but I prefer full disclosure on ingredient labels. The onions are also very, very small. I actually don't like onions, but I do like onion powder. If you have kids who are picky eaters, they won't notice the onions. I didn't. ;)The ""original pork"" flavor is mild and makes a nice meal by itself, but if you want to spice it up, you can always mix in your own herbs and spices. That makes it very versatile. Overall, a good item to have in your pantry.",positive
"When I was a boy growing up, as part of a large family, my Mom used to buy whichever meat was the cheapest at any given time ... beef, chicken, or pork.  When pork offered the best value, we were usually fed one of three things ... pork roast, pork ribs, or pork chops. Mom almost always used ""Shake N Bake"" for the pork chops, and I loved it.  As a parent now with his own family, the missus and I decided to give Shake N Bake (abbreviated henceforth as S&B) a try, to see if it matched the memories of our youth.Each packet claims to season two pounds of pork, and based on our experience, I agree.  (We typically cook 4 pork chops at a time, that weigh a bit under 2 pounds, and all of the chops were well coated.)  Pork often dries out when you cook it, and the S&B actually helped keep them moist and juicy.  With regards to flavor, it tasted almost exactly as I remembered, which was a pleasant surprise.  Savory, but not too spicy or too salty.  My wife and two of my children also enjoyed the pork chops and flavor.  My third child, a 6-year old, didn't really like it, but since he doesn't like how much of anything tastes lately, I wouldn't count his ""no"" very highly.I recommend S&B as a nice way to season your pork or to take a trip down memory lane.  :-)",positive
"To the horror of foodies everywhere, Shake and Bake looks like it's trying to make a comeback. Well, the concept is good, but the flavor just isn't quite there.I do like this cooking method for pork. I grew up in house where pork had to be cooked to death because ""you could get trichinosis."" Well now you don't have to cook pork forever anymore.Anyway, the amount of S&B powder in the packet was not enough to cover 6 thin pork chops. I took two 4-inch diameter, 1-inch thick boneless chops and pounded them to about 1/2 inch thick. Then I cut those in half. The S&B barely covered those four pieces. I cooked it according to directions and then checked them with a meat thermometer. One had to go back in for a few minutes.My results looked very little like the picture on the package. I'm thinking the ""serving suggestion"" photo was one chop with an entire packet of S&B packed on to it and fluffed up for the photo. The powder itself is that color, it doesn't develop it in the oven.We had to liberally douse the meat with ketchup or Japanese tonkatsu sauce. You really do need to serve something with it that has some flavor.SOOO, I won't ever buy it. But I might try making something similar with panko crumbs and some seasonings using their cooking method.",neutral
"I picked this up out of pure nostalgia.  Shake 'N' Bake is one of those ""easy dinners"" that reminds me of my childhood, with three brothers and a working single mother meant that our family dinners were quick-and-dirty.  TV dinners with Salisbury steak.  Cardboard pizzas heated up in the oven.  And a quick round of Shake 'N' Bake.  Of these, Shake 'N' Bake was always a hit because as kids we liked shaking the bag. And then voila! Fried chicken or pork cutlet!The nostalgia factor was fun when I made this, putting the pork in a bag and giving it some wild shakes.  The food cooked up decently, and there is nothing really wrong with Shake 'N' Bake.  Ultimately though, there is no real need for it either.  Anyone with a decent kitchen can whip together some flower, bread crumbs, and spices for a home-cooked Shake 'N' Bake anytime they want.Shake 'N' Bake just saves you a little time, by having everything proportioned out and in a bag, ready to go.  If you are like my mother was, with three kids and a job, I can imagine being thankful for easy convenience.  But as with most things relying on the nostalgia factor, one trip down memory lane was enough for me.",positive
"You all know Amazon for its forward-looking attitude, and this is also obvious in the review pages. That's why, in this review of Shake and Bake Original Pork, I will be calling on my Aunt Agatha to do a special review for all of you.By Interpretive Dance.Agatha is getting on now, but in her day she hoped to be a prima ballerina (even though she only made it to centesimo ballerina). She studied under the expatriate star, Tumbelova, and her husband, Serge Trouserin, but to no great effect. But Agatha could never resist the lure of the tu-tu, and that's why we have her here today. And here she comes!Moving quickly yet forcefully, belying her many years, she is flying around the stage, waving here hands hither and thither. Ah, but now she has stopped, striking poses in just one spot. Now a slow but joyous circling of the stage, a plie here and there, almost in the style of George Balanchine. She's reminding us of the Degas painting, ""The Ballet Class,"" but more in imitation of the teacher than any of the dancers.And so this delightful moment ends, as Aunt Agatha slips off into the wings and onto a chair, breathing heavily. I think we can all divine what Shake and Bake Original Pork is like from such a performance, but for those who missed the significance, I can say that from eating it, it's somewhat bland, but probably just what the target market expects.No doubt, when she gets her breath back, Aunt Agatha will delight us with more interpretations, but for now, we'll let her rest. And you can feel proud of yourself that you were in at the beginning of a new kind of product review, thanks to Amazon.",positive
"I cook a lot, and I have a few ways of preparing pork chops that my teen boys like.  I picked up this Shake N Bake pouch with the hope that it could fill in on those really busy nights.  I didn't expect it to be as good as 'from scratch', but I expected it to be edible.If you were alive in the 70's, you know that Shake n Bake is a pre-made coating you put in a bag along with your meat.  As you may have guessed, you shake the bag, then bake your meat.  It's simple, and it's a low fat alternative to stovetop methods that need oil or butter. But the result is pretty pedestrian.  The coating doesn't crisp very well; it was downright mushy in spots, and the 'spices' in the mix were bland bland bland.Pork is already low fat and bland.  It needs a little bit of fat for flavor.  I don't fry any meat, but I do sautee my pork chops (coated with Panko & my own spices)in a splash of olive oil , which makes them moister, tastier, and crunchier.  To me, the baking just didn't work well.  Maybe if the SnB coating was actually, you know, flavorful, it would have helped.  But between the baking and the coating, the pork chops were bland and mushy.BOTTOM LINE:  My hungry teen boys picked at them and asked to never have them again.",negative
"Shake N Bake in the original pork flavor has been a guilty pleasure of mine since I was a little girl. When I was a kid, it was often what I would request for my birthday dinner and I still crave Shake N Bake pork chops every now and then.When I selected the Shake N Bake Pork Pouch, I really wasn't sure what it was. I thought maybe it was a pouch that you put the pork chop in and cooked it in the pouch. I was completely wrong.The pouch is just a packet of the Shake N Bake mix. That's it. There is no little plastic bag to shake the chops in, so you have to provide your own bag. Not only that, but the pouch is only 2.25-ounces, as opposed to the 3-ounce packets you get in the standard Shake N Bake box, so it coats fewer pork chops. To be fair, it does state on the back of the pouch that this packet makes 4-6 pork chops instead of the 6-8 chops the 3-ounce packet makes.For me, this just isn't something I am very interested in, with one exception. I confess I am one of those people who like extra Shake N Bake on my pork chops. I often use 1 ½ - 2 packets for 6-8 pork chops. The Shake N Bake pouch would be handy to use along with one of the 3-ounce packets to accommodate my desire for extra Shake N Bake.As for the flavor, it is the same Shake N Bake Original Pork flavor I know and love. There are no changes to the flavor, just the packaging.I haven't found these in any of my local grocery stores yet, but they can be ordered through Amazon. I honestly don't know that I would buy these. I just don't see a need for these pouches and will stick to the normal box of Shake 'N Bake Seasoned Coating Mix, Original Pork, 6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12).",positive
"I have never tried any of the Shake N Bake products before.  I was mainly attracted to it because most breadings made from scratch require egg or milk and some sort of crumb, and I don't always have those ingredients on hand.  The Shake N Bake for pork only requires a bit of water to dampen the chops and the contents of the pouch -- couldn't be easier.I used some very inexpensive ""special purchase"" chops; they were thin but huge, not the conventional center or loin cuts, and one of them was more than enough for dinner.I was only making three big chops, so instead of putting the mix in a zip bag, I just poured some of the mix on a plate and dipped the chops in.  Very easy.  There was plenty of mix left, so it was a very economical meal.As for the flavor, well, it was okay, not bad but not great.  We specifically tasted paprika and onion powder.  I would prefer flavors that blend a bit better.The cheap chops came out very juicy and tender with the Shake N Bake.The covering was also a bit unexpected.  It is very fine and a bit grainy, not a bread crumb texture.We microwaved the leftovers the next day, and I would not recommend doing that because they got soggy.  The chops probably should have been warmed up in a toaster oven or maybe a skillet on low heat.",positive
"I have only praise for this product.  I give it 4 stars and not 5 for it does not come with a bag.  It is called SHAKE N BAKE but there is no bag to shake it in!  Other than that this product is great.  It is so easy to use.  I used 4 nice thick boneless pork chops and after shaking the coating fully covered all four.  It only needs to bake for 15 minutes and the meat does not need to be turned over at all during the cooking.  I found the coating to be delicious.  It had a light seasoned taste that was very tasty without overpowering the taste of the pork.  The coating mix also kept the pork inside tender and moist without getting too crispy on the outside.  Just crispy enough.  It certainly added just the right flavor to the light taste of the pork.  I added baked potato, peas and a salad and had a very tasty meal.I hadn't used SHAKE N BAKE since I was a kid and then tended to use the chicken more.  I will definitely use this product on a regular basis now as well as give the chicken a go again.  Highly recommended.  Very easy and quick to use providing a delicious way to cook your pork.",positive
"I haven't had this for so many years I cant even guess how long its been. My self, I've never used this before for cooking so I don't have anything to compare it to. I used it a couple nights ago on some boneless pork country style ribs. I usually do these on the grill and like them because of they're nice thick chunks of meat. I had a package that was going to be grilled so I used them with this instead. Baked them in my Oster Convection Toaster Oven. Used a wire rack inside the broiling pan that came with it and baked them. The coating kept all the juices in the meat! I couldn't believe that there wasn't one single drip from any of them! And I didn't trim the small amount of fat that was on them either. When grilling these they always drip grease and I have to watch that they don't burn when the grease catches on fire. They turned out very nice and juicy and the meat had a nice flavor to it too. It wasn't real spicy and it was like the coating hardly has any seasoning at all in it. Which is nice because next time I use it I can add my favorite seasonings without having a conflict of flavors making them taste weird. And I'm definitely going to be getting some more of this and start using it.",positive
"Our family eats a fair amount of chicken, and most of it is either grilled or baked. When we bake it, we typically use a Shake 'N Bake mix with it or something similar. Prior to using this product I requested from amazon Vine, however, we had never used a Shake 'N Bake product with pork. In all honesty, I absolutely love pork, whether it be pork loin, bacon, baked ham, deli ham, pork sausage, shredded BBQ pork, pork ribs - whatever. It's my favorite meat, bar none. Why I never thought to try something like this before surprises even me. Maybe it's because pork doesn't need a lot of help to taste good. Unless I'm eating BBQ pork, I don't like to put a whole lot of ""stuff"" on the meat, because I like the natural flavor of it. Fortunately, this mix adds just a bit of zest without drowning out the natural flavor of the pork (in this case, it was pork chops I was fixing). I liked it well enough to try it again, and my kids thought it was good enough to eat again, too. Not fantastic, but a good thing to try once in a while.",positive
"I've never used any Shake n Bake product so I didn't know what to expect. The instructions said to use 4 pork chops about 1 1/2"" thick and to cook at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until done.  The instructions didn't tell whether to cover the pork or leave it uncovered.  I chose to leave them uncovered for about 20 minutes and when I saw that the pork chops weren't yet done I decided to cover with a sheet of foil to keep the heat in better.  Big mistake.  10 minutes later when I checked the pork, it was cooked all the way through but the crispness that was on the pork chops before had disappeared.  They had turned soggy.  I wish I had given it longer (maybe 35 minutes) uncovered to see the results, but I'm afraid the breading might have burned at that temperature after so long.Despite the sogginess (in other words, juiciness, LOL) the FLAVOR was actually pretty good.  My husband and kids loved it and I thought it was ""okay.""  I'm sure it would have been much better if it weren't soggy.  I would be willing to give this Shake N Bake a second try.  I deduct a star for not giving better baking instructions.",positive
"I think I might have tried Shake 'n Bake once when I was a kid. I didn't remember whether it was good. I was expecting this to be terrible. Suprisingly, it's actually very good, and a nice change of pace from the plain pork chops that we usually fry without seasoning. The Shake 'n Bake breading is pleasantly mild, not overly salty or strongly seasoned as I expected it to be. Just be sure you bake the chops enough. We had to bake them an extra five minutes, otherwise they came out somewhat soggy, although they still tasted fine. Putting the Shake 'n Bake on the chops is easy. You dump the packet of S&B into a large ziplock bag, lightly wet the chops with water, and then shake each chop in the baggie. Then you put the chops in the oven for 20 minutes (15 was not enough) and don't turn them, leave them on one side. The pork comes out nicely cooked and the breading is tasty. Shake 'n Bake is a good product and an inexpensive way to introduce variety to your suppers when you use pork chops and cutlets. We will probably try the S&B packets for chicken and other meats too.",positive
"This was a staple in our household in my youth.  Pork was our favorite flavor, too.  Perhaps it is my aging taste buds but I felt it lacked something.  It is still a light, mild coating mix and a fast way to prepare a main dish.  Next time I use it I may add a little more spice to the mix.  I used 2 thick pork chops for this review, and will use the thinner ones next time.  They didn't get crispy enough for my preference and took longer than recommended to reach the 160 degree temp required (per the package for done).  Also, by that time they were dry, not moist inside.One reviewer mentioned she wished it had a resealable bag.  My Amazon-Vine-sample did not come with any bag, but I want to caution any user about saving any of the mix that has had raw meat immersed in it.  It is a health hazard to keep it and even the box indicates it should be thrown away.  I just shook a small portion of the mix into a shallow bowl and just used enough for the 2 chops.  That way I was able to save the unused portion for another day.",neutral
"While you can make your own chai tea, it does take some work to gather all the spices and then steep them in milk. The Oregon Chai tea mixes are rather easy to use. You can either make regular tea and add the packet like you would milk and spices or you can serve this with hot milk or even just water.If you are looking for a very creamy version, you can make a 16-ounce cup of hot water in the microwave and then add one packet of Oregon Chai Tea Mix, 1 packet of hot chocolate and 2 Constant Comment tea bags. That is my favorite combination so far.While the tea bags are for an 8-ounce cup, I make a much larger cup of tea, so this is perfect to mix with a tea bag and more powdered milk.Ingredients: Sugar, dried whole milk, dried nonfat milk, natural flavors, dried honey, tapioca maltodextrin, decaffeinated dried black tea and salt. Yes, salt!Each packet is 100 calories.Also look for Ready-to-drink individual servings and liquid concentrates where you just add milk.If you are just using a packet of this mix and 8 ounces of water, you might still want to add some powdered milk to make it extra creamy. Whipped cream and nutmeg also make the drink more delicious.~The Rebecca Review",positive
"These are the best K-Cup coffee I've tasted, but every time they show up on Amazon, they're sold out within a week. I run an affiliate site, and it's like rolling dice every day to watch the product link change from available to unavailable.So, if you can get your hands on these, and you have a K-Cup brewer at home or at work, I seriously recommend that you try these out. They're a dark roast, which is my only problem with them (darker roasts have less caffeine because it breaks down under the heat of roasting). The fact that they're organic AND fair trade is a huge bonus as well. I'm glad that I don't have to wonder what chemicals are put on the beans and that I know that the farmers were paid fairly for their goods. Sustainability means a lot to me, in the environmental AND human sense.The flavor is heavy and rich but smoother than you would expect. There's just a hint of acid bite in the after-taste that I associate with all of the K-Cup coffees. I drink it black, but it's certainly full-bodied enough to handle even heavy cream. If you take sugar, it will probably bring out the woody flavor that this coffee has. It might even hold up to honey or fructose for the diabetics in the crowd.",positive
"-------------------Update 08/20/2012------------I'm still drinking this same k-cup on a daily basis.  It is still my favorite------------------------------------------------I got to say that I was initially not a huge fan of the idea of k-cups.  I didn't like the ""pod"" coffee and I thought it would just be a passing phase.  When I saw Keurig machines and K-Cups, I immediately snubbed them and marked them off as silly waste of counter space and could not hold a torch to the tried and true drip coffee maker.I could go on for quite some time about why I purchased a Keurig, but you aren't here reading these reviews because you want to know if you want one, you already got one and you are now searching for a strong-solid cup of day to day coffee.  No ""french vanilla"" or ""tiger mint"" or whatever, you just want a cup of black stuff that would make the Marlboro man crack a smile and say ""Damn, that's a fine cup of joe you brewed Mr.""I brew this on a small cup setting (standard cup size), no creme or sugar, and usually have 1 a day on my way to work and 2 on the weekends.  I don't know how well it tastes with sugar/creme but it tastes fantastic without.  If you aren't sure what to expect, think of what a house-blend would taste like if McDonald's coffee and Starbucks coffee beans were mixed together.  There is no aftertaste but it still has a thick bite to it.  Hard to explain.This can be found for a relatively good price, I buy them at roughly .41cents a cup which is fine with me, only spending $200 on coffee a year is a great habit in my opinion.  I was paying more each year on beans by the bag.  I could have spread the beans out more but I never had good luck with brewing small cups on a drip coffeemaker..41 cents vs. going to a coffeshop and spending well over twice that = win, plus it tastes great =DDefinitely add this k-cup to your collection if you are a fan of house blends",positive
"Always on the lookout for a new coffee adventure, I took the plunge with this very expensive grind (almost $2/oz!), based upon all the glowing reviews here. The verdict: Huh? What kind of crummy coffee are the ***** rating reviewers comparing this to that it supposedly tastes so ""out of this world""? After the first cup (brewed using my Swissgold KF 300 One-Cup Coffee Filter in my Trudeau Board Room Desk Mug, Brown Leatherette, using the recipe I've used for every other cup I've ever brewed, I thought: ""Jeez, this stuff tastes kinda flat and a bit burned!"" I backed off the amount I used in my next cup, which slightly improved the taste, but then it seemed like it was a bit weak, and therefore intolerable. About the only thing going for it is that it is not bitter tasting.The container in which the coffee comes is neat, though -- a plastic-lined, screw-on lid topping a stylish can -- and I'll get some good use out of it for storing other items once I've finished with this stuff. But I'm here to tell ya that this coffee is most definitely not worth the lofty price.One more problem: This stuff is ground to a near-powder consistency. It tends to clog any drip filter as when wet it becomes like a lump of tar.My recommendation for a truly great, flavorful cup o' java: 100% Colombia Supremo. For nominally one-third the price of this illy stuff (I've even bagged it on sale at my local Safeway for <$4 for a 12 oz. can!), you get a way tasty cup of fine Columbian coffee. The Don Francisco 100% Colombia Supremo coffee is still the best I've ever tasted -- at any price.'nuff said.",negative
"I first had Popchips last week at a local deli in Miami. I was so impressed with them that I came online to find them (not even remembering the brand name) and I'm so happy that my favorite online retailer Amazon offers them. I don't necessarily want $20 worth of chips (LOL) but on the other hand, I love them so much that I do need that many so I can have half at home, and half at work (in different flavors). And I'm sure this price is much cheaper than buying them one by one at the deli I go to.I am a serious chip lover but am always looking for healthier alternatives. I love that these chips are low in calorie/fat but taste 10X better than baked chips. There's something about a need for salt n crunch that baked chips don't solve for me. I've found most of them to be bland, flat, weird, cracker-like. As soon as you put one of these chips in your mouth you'll realize that they're not lightweights at all. I love the salt/vinegar and was very surprised that they don't lack flavor or taste less salty/vinegar(y) than their high calorie counterparts. The crunch of the chip reminds me of a ligther alternative to a kettle chip or the General Mills chips, Bugle. I am such a fan, and now that I've found these chips on Amazon, I don't plan to buy any other kind.",positive
"I eat chips almost every day and decided I wanted to find something that tastes as good but is lighter on unnecessary fat than regular types of chips. I bought a case of Popchips BBQ. These are satisfying and taste great. They don't taste exactly like any full fat chip products I've had mainly because they're not greasy at all, but they have a nice BBQ potato chip flavor. These are thick, crunchy, and light. I first bought the .8 oz bags and this serving size is on the small side for me with lunch (would probably be alright for a snack). 3 of the .8 oz bags works for me which of course bumps up the fat intake, but considering the same volume of ""regular"" chips has much more fat it is a significant fat decrease overall which is what I was looking for. I find the 3 ounce bags to be perfect. Even eating all 3 ounces works out to significantly less fat and calories than eating the same volume of other chips. This makes Popchips very satisfying to me, and I have bought many cases through Amazon.Heads up (mid-2011): Unfortunately the price has gone up significantly for these chips through Amazon, causing me to cancel my subscribe & save subscriptions. Popchips have popped up in local stores for significantly less per ounce. I love the convenience of the portioned bags and subscription but it's hard to justify paying double for the same product.The flavors are pretty straight forward but here's my thoughts...Original flavor: Tastes like a plain potato chip minus the grease. Not my favorite flavor, but good for what it is. This flavor would probably be good with some kind of dip.Chedder: Cheddar quickly became tied with BBQ for my favorite. Like BBQ the cheddar flavor is very strong. Great chips.Salt & Pepper: Very strong pepper. To enjoy these you have to really like pepper. I like them, but they're not a favorite.Sea Salt & Vinegar: I'm not a fan of vinegar, but strangely I enjoy this flavor. They're indeed salty with a fairly strong vinegar flavor.",positive
"I am always on the hunt for a good lower fat salt and vinegar chip and I have to say, it is a very hard thing to find! I actually wrote to Pringles once and asked if they had any plans to make a reduced fat salt and vinegar chip...to my disappointment, they said no. For whatever reason, the big label brands (Lays, Pringles, etc.) have not made a reduced fat or baked salt and vinegar chip. I have no idea why - salt and vinegar chip lovers are very devoted to their favorite flavor (as illustrated by me actually desperately writing to Pringles!). Anyway, I gave this brand a try and I am really happy with it. It has a nice strong flavor and a light crispy crunch. It have tried the Salt and Vinegar Pirate's Booty, which was ok, but more like a cheese puff and the flavor was a little strange. I have tried a couple baked salt and vinegar chips from small brands and they were all disgusting in flavor and texture. This is the only way to go that I have found so far. I would recommend it.Yes, I know, I appear to be obsessed with S&V chips...it is a little scary.",positive
"1. All natural. Nothing artificial in 'em. No artificial colors or flavors2. Low calories for a lot o' chips3. Uber addictive taste-wiseWhat more needs to be said? I'll be the first to admit, in spite of my being a weight loss coach in the evenings; I am not a big fan of diet food. I am a foodie. I love good food...love to cook it, love to eat it. Yet these, to me, are totally addictive. No fake diet food taste, tons of flavor. In fact, I HAVE to get them in the small bags or I will eat a whole large bag...it's one of those. Hickory, salty, hint of sweetness.They aren't fried or fake baked to taste fried.  They use a pressure cooker and the potatoes pop into a chip according to the bag.I got the automatic shipment of them from Amazon because it reduces the price by 15%and if I get 2 per month it allows for free shipping and, with the no tax, I can't get them in the stores that cheap and they are delivered automatically to my door this way.Also, these have a lot less salt than the old chips I used to eat...but they don't taste like its missingNegatives: These are still hard to find in some grocery stores.",positive
"I was really hoping to get a really great nutritious & delicious snack for my family when I ordered this product.  I was really disappointed.The packaging is really good looking and I had high hopes, so when I opened the package to my chips, I expected something great.  I ordered the Chili Lime flavor and, since, I have had higher-fat chili lime chips in the past, I'd knew that I would love them.First, they don't really look like what they appear to be on the packaging (no big deal though).I took a bite out of the first chip and it had a really funny texture and strange flavor.  So, I looked on the back where it showed the ingredients and I was pretty surprised--it had a LOT of chemicals in the product.  Also, AND THIS REALLY FREAKED ME OUT, the main ingredient is not a sliced potato, but, ""potato ingredients (potato flakes, potato starch)"".  In other words, it's made of instant mashed potatoes!I thought the taste was funny and the ingredients curious.  However, there are no transfats or saturated fats in the chips (that's why I gave it 2-stars).All in all, I would rather pack my kids lunches with a bag of Lay's or Kettle chips than give them these chips.All The Best.",negative
"I wanted to have ""sized"" portions of chip-type product that would be tasty and filling.  I tried at least 6 different brands of popcorn-type snack packages (unfortunately, most came in 24-36 item packages).  After receiving the first 5 brands, I felt they were total waste of money.... 2 had texture of light styrofoam peanuts, with almost no flavor.  A couple others had reasonably nice flavor, BUT only had a couple small handfuls of popcorn in each bag so way overpriced and I definitely did not feel satisfied after 1 bag.Then I received the variety pack of PopChips.  I first tried the barbeque, which turned out to be my favorite.  They have nice strong bbq flavor, nice texture, and each bag has enough to feel satisfying.  The Original and Sour Cream and Onion came in lower second, but most of the others were just ok to fair- (not worth eating for my tastes but interesting).Best of all, the nutrition counts are good, with each bag only having 100 cals, 3 grams fat and 15g carbs (0 Cholesterol).I would definitely recommend this product (and above flavors) over all the other popcorn types I tried.P.S.  PopCorners White Cheddar brand came in SECOND.  Nice crunchy texture and pleasant cheddar flavor",positive
"My local store was running a special on these, so I decided to give them a try.  They were ok, but I don't think I'd be getting them again if faced with the choice between these and another brand.  A good flavor was quickly followed up by a bad after-taste.The barbecue on this was the sweet smoky type of barbecue.  And it was good, a very addicting flavor.  The problem was the aftertaste that started a few seconds after the barbecue flavor melted away.  To me it tasted of straight rice flour, which is a very acquired taste and one that I've never been able to acquire.  It didn't help that these chips had the texture of Styrofoam either.  Between that and the rice flour taste I just couldn't enjoy them fully.The ingredients, however, are very good in this chip.  They're made of potato, use sunflower and safflower oils and the seasoning even has everything I can pronounce.  Although I am always suspicious when the designation ""spices"" is used without spelling out what those spices are.  And there was some rice flour in the mix which explains the aftertaste, but it was the last ingredient in the listing, meaning there shouldn't have been too much.  But I could still taste it..8 oz is 100 calories for these chips, and it's a fair serving of the chips.  Enough for a small snack.  The bag boasts that they are all natural, and they are gluten free.  And there's no preservatives.  Sodium is about 7% of the daily value, which isn't outrageously high either.  All in all, they aren't extremely great for a person on a diet, but they aren't the worst thing you can eat, especially if you want a bag of chips.Maybe with a different flavor if they eliminated the rice flour I could bring myself to eat these again.  But since for now it's still there, I'll be steering clear.Review by M. Reynard 2012",positive
"One of my biggest frustrations with doing Weight Watchers was always the problem of finding good chips.  I will eat the baked ones, but they are undeniably very different from regular fried chips.  In addition to this, I've never been able to find a baked chip that came in salt and vinegar flavor, which is my favorite type of chip.  This meant that, whenever I had the craving for this particular flavor, I'd have to eat the regular fried kind.I picked up an oversize bag of the barbecue flavor Pop Chips on a whim at Costco.  I'd heard about them and was curious about what they're like, but I'd never before been able to find them in the area.  Much to my surprise, my very thin husband who is totally addicted to barbecue chips loved them and pretty much ate the whole bag before I'd had any.  I had tasted a couple of them and thought the barbecue flavor was good, so I decided to go ahead and order the individual bags from Amazon in barbecue for him and sea salt and vinegar for me.They are definitely worth the money.  I want to emphasize, however, that you will not be fooled into believing these are the regular old fried chips.  The taste and texture is something like a cross between rice cakes and chips.  I say rice cakes because they have something of that puffed look that rice cakes do.  Still, they are very good and the salt and vinegar is nice and strong, which is just the way I like them.As for the portion size, it's pretty generous.  For my fellow Weight Watchers, they are 2 points per bag, and they definitely make for a satisfying, filling snack or a side for your sandwich.I would definitely recommend these to anyone who is sick of the limited flavors of baked chips and would like something that comes in a wider variety of more exotic flavors.  I'm planning on trying the parmesan and garlic next.",positive
"As a kid, I scarfed bags of the Calbee Sweet Potato chips that my mom would pick up at the local Asian market. As my tastes refined in adulthood, I was less inclined to buy bags of those chips that resembled styrofoam even if I still craved their sugary sweet and salty flavor.These Popchips Sweet Potato chips are the adult version of the snack I grew up with. There's a delicious sweet and salty mix in every bite.  The chip is light and airy, without resembling a foamy rice cake and the deep orange hue is the color of a perfectly roasted sweet potato.I've purchased a number of sweet potato chips from Amazon in the past (Both the ""Terra"" & ""Food Should Taste Good"" chips) which have all been good, but they didn't play up the sweet and salty combo quite as much as I'd like. The Terra chips are more like simple sliced sweet potatoes, oven dried and turned into chips; the Food Should Taste Good chips are like yummy, sweet potato flavored, salty tortilla chips; and these Pop Chips sweet potato chips are, well... sweet potato pop chips.  If you've never had a pop chip before, the weight of an individual chip probably most resembles Baked Lays - but with a puckered, air-puffed texture.There are 100 calories per bag.  24 bags come nicely packed in a box that you can tear open for a neat display in your pantry.  I've purchased bagged chips online a number of times and have received packages where the chips were thrown into a box which was thrown into an Amazon box for shipping so by the time they got to me, all the chips were broken.  Not so with this packaging, they're tightly packed so the the bags don't shift around much in shipping and the few bags we've already eaten have had no more broken chips than what we'd get from picking up a bag in the store.Happy snacking!",positive
"I really enjoy sweet potato chips, sweet potato fries, baked sweet potatoes, etc., so I was eager to try these Popchips.  They did not disappoint!  The flavor of the sweet potato is just right, mixed with a bit of saltiness - very tasty!  Just the right amount of light crunch, more like popcorn.At 100 calories per bag, these fit right into my eating plan that allows two 100-150 calorie snacks per day.  That made me extra happy!  There are plenty in the bag, too, unlike the small servings usually found in low-calorie snack packs.I shared these with a friend who came over one afternoon, since she also professed a love of sweet potatoes.  She asked for some extra to take home, she really enjoyed them.All the good Vitamin A content that you would normally find in a sweet potato has completely vanished in the processing of these, however.  I don't expect much from chips, I guess, still a bit disappointing.The bags are very thick, for a chip bag.  My 9 & 12 yr. old kids had trouble opening these, and resorted to scissors.  I should also mention that they are not fans of sweet potatoes, and did not care for these either.  That's ok - more for me!",positive
"Wow, these are really good!  At first, I didn't understand ""Popchips"", and I was actually expecting something like regular fried potato chips, only made from sweet potatos.  The Popchips are very different from that!These contain rice flour as well as sweet potatos, and they are kind of air-popped, very light like popcorn.  Texture-wise, they remind me of ""Munchos"" only lighter and without the oily feel and taste.  Remember Munchos?  These are WAY better.Next thing - the flavor from the sweet potatos is YUMMY!  I know when I first read ""rice flour"" in the ingredients, I was thinking those cardboard-like rice cakes.  The sweet potato completely takes away any blandness or boringness and adds good taste.  And there is just a touch of salt - just enough to bring out the YUM without overdoing it.Finally, the package size.  When I saw ""0.8 ounce"", I expected that I would want two, three, or even four bags of these at a time.  Nope - one bag is a good snack!  Not that 0.8 is a big bag, or ""filling"" or anything like that, but the bag is just the right size, which is a very pleasant surpise to me!  I finish the last chips, like the last of the salt from my fingers, and I feel satisfied - like, wow, that was tasty and just right!  At Amazon's prices, I believe I will be buying these regularly!",positive
"I'm all for healthier, crunchy snacks. Popchips works for me in this category. Popchips Sweet Potato is gluten free too! These chips have a very, slight sweet flavor with a hint of salt. They don't have a strong sweet potato flavor.These chips aren't fried or baked, but are cooked using heat & pressure until they pop. They are all natural with no preservatives, no artificial flavors or colors, no cholesterol, no saturated fat & no trans fat. They are vegan & gluten free. 28gr of Popchips Sweet Potato have 50+% less fat per serving when compared to 28 grams of regular fried potato chips. (28g of Sweet Potato Popchips has 4g of fat; 28g of regular fried potato chips has 10g of fat) Keep in mind that this bag of Sweet Potato Popchips is 23 grams with 3g of total fat.Nutrition facts:100 calorie per .8oz bagTotal fat 3gSaturated fat 0Trans fat 0Polyunsaturated fat .5gMonounsaturated fat 2gCholesterol 0Sodium 95mg/4%Potassium 45mg/1%Total Carbohydrate 16gFiber 0Sugars 2gProtein 1gVitamins A, C & Calcium 0Iron 2%Ingredients:Rice flour, sweet potato flakes, tapioca starch, sunflower, safflower and/or canola oil, organic yellow corn flour, seasoning (sea salt, dried cane syrup, maltodextrin, sweet potato powder, natural flavor, citric acid), sugar, annatto (natural color)My daughter & her friends love this flavor & give it 5 stars; I like it and think it's a little bland. I give it 4 stars. Since I'm writing this review, I'm sticking with the 4 star rating.",positive
"I'm on a diet and there are times when I just want something crunchy. But I also have high blood pressure so a lot of snacks that I use as a treat are too high-sodium for me. I eat rice cakes with peanut butter or cottage cheese once in a while and I happened to see Popchips on Amazon.com. These Popchips Original Potato Chips, 0.8-Ounce Single Serve Bags (Pack of 24) were advertised at a special price and all the flavored ones were sold out, so I decided to try the original flavor. After trying my first bag I have a few comments.1. Great service - I ordered them on 1/27, and they were delivered on 2/3, with no damage to the packaging.2. I like the 24-pack that are individual servings because that helps me regulate portion control.3. As a previous reviewer noted they do taste somewhat like Pringles - whether that's good or bad is up to individual tastes.4. The nutritional information isn't terrible: a serving has 100 calories, 3 grams of fat with no cholesterol or saturated/trans fat, and only 160 mg.sodium; Pringles also contains 160 mg of sodium but has 150 calories and 9 grams of fat, as compared to potato chips with an average of 150 calories, 180 mg. sodium, and 10 grams fat, and pretzels with 110 calories, 450 mg sodium, and 1 gram fat.5. They are kind of dry and bland, but are delicious with salsa - I really liked them with Costco's peach mango salsa! I don't have cottage cheese in the house so I couldn't try that. And I think peanut butter wouldn't be good unless something ""wet"" like sugar-free jam or jelly is also added.I just got them so I'm not sure if I'll reorder another box; I think I'm going to next order Amazon's 6-flavor variety pack (4 Original Potato, 4 BBQ, 4 Salt & Pepper, 4 Sea Salt & Vinegar, 4 Sour Cream & Onion, 4 Cheddar)before deciding. I would give them 3 stars if my review was just based on taste; I'm giving 4 stars because I really want to like them because they're more healthy and I can think of lots of healthy foods to use them with - why not tuna,, egg salad, etc?",positive
"I've never heard of these chips, but when I was offered the chance to review them, I got the Popchips Sweet Potato. DH had a heart attack last September and, after getting two stents put in, has had to cut out all of his beloved snacks, largely due to the high fat content and sodium (especially the sodium). I've been looking for something ""snacky"" with reduced sodium that isn't awful, and these are just the ticket. One .8 ounce bag, one serving, is a nice round 100 calories with only 3g of fat (.5g polyunsaturated, 2g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 16g carbs, and 95mg of sodium. They have a bit of a salty taste, and they aren't very sweet with only 2g of sugar. I think they'd make an interesting dip chip with a plain-yogurt-based dip.I liked these Popchips so much that I got the next lowest sodium kind, the Chili Lime Potato flavor with 170mg of sodium and everything else the same except 1g of fiber. DH can have no more than 1500mg of sodium per day, but considering I'm using mostly frozen vegetables and not adding any salt to anything, I think he can have a bag of these on occasion without worry. And yowie zowie! What a big burst of flavor! The Chili Lime Potato Popchips are definitely the go-to chip when you've got to have something that tastes really ""bad for you.""I expect we're going to be signing up to get our Popchips delivered regularly via Amazon subscription. If we had been eating these Popchips instead of the regular high-fat/high-sodium/high-carb fare all along, I expect we'd both be a lot healthier now. A highly recommended product.",positive
"As I write this review, I'm looking at 3 large boxes of Popchips stacked in my living room.  I bought 2 of the 3 boxes, which each contain 24 bags of the chips.  One of the boxes I ordered is Popchips barbeque flavor, the other is the Popchips Variety Pack and now I have a box of the new Chili Lime Popchips that was provided by the manufacturer for this review.I am a big fan of Popchips and I've bought them many times.  Generally, Popchips are low in calories, low in fat and relatively low in sodium.  They make an excellent snack that's a lot better for you than regular potato chips.Problem is, the chili lime flavor really isn't very good, in my view.  There's sort of an off-putting aftertaste to them that I can't just put my finger on.  You can taste the lime, although it's a bit stronger than I'd like, and it sort of tastes like bad chili, but I'm not a fan of this variety.Sure, I'll eventually finish the box, but I wouldn't order them again.  So while I love Popchips in general and enthusiastically recommend them, I can't recommend these and give them a 2.5 star rating, which I'll round up to 3 stars mostly because I do like and support Popchips.I'd recommend avoiding these.  The flavor isn't quite right, in my view.  My favorite flavor is barbecue followed by plain and the variety pack is a good way to figure out what you like the best.  But I cannot recommend Chili Lime Popchips.",positive
"I don't much like sweet potatoes or things made with sweet potatoes, but these are really very good.  They have an unusual taste that is hard to describe.  It's a little on the sweet side; perhaps too sweet for some; great for others.  Popchips (any variety) are not quite as hard or crunchy as regular potato chips, but that seems like a plus to me.  They have a nicer consistency than potato chips.  I have tried other varieties of Popchips too and I like them all.  This one is of the more interesting flavors and it is sure to be a big hit.  Popchips are far less greasy than regular chips because they are not fried in fat.  Not sure of the exact process, but the result is a wonderful chip that I prefer to regular chips.  I wouldn't call these healthy, but certainly better to eat than regular greasy chips.I would eat Popchips all the time over other chips, except that the bags are small and they are a bit more expensive than other chips.  The extra you pay for these is worth it if you like this style of chip.  I can't imagine anyone not liking Popchips, although perhaps not everyone would like this flavor.  Give it a try and you will most likely be hooked.",positive
"Decent tasting snack.  Definitely has a sweet potato flavor, so if you don't like that vegetable, you probably won't like the flavor of these.  One bag (0.8 oz or 23 g) contains 19 chips, has 100 calories, 3 g of fat, 95 mg of sodium, and 45 mg of potassium.  That isn't bad compared to many other snack foods.  For example, a comparable size bag of regular potato chips would have about 130 calories and 8 g of fat.  However, these Popchips don't taste like regular potato chips.  If you like the fatty, salty flavor of regular potato chips but are trying to cut back, I would recommend a reduced fat kettle chip variety instead.After reviewing the ingredients of these ""natural"" Popchips, they are not as healthy as I expected.  The first two ingredients are rice flour and sweet potato FLAKES.  The remaining ingredients are tapioca starch, sunflower, safflower, and/or canola oil, organic yellow corn flour, seasoning (sea salt, dried cane syrup, maltodextrin, sweet potato powder, natural flavor, citric acid), sugar, and annatto (natural color).  They contain no fiber nor vitamin A, which I would expect to find in a sweet potato product.All in all, the Sweet Potato Popchips are not a bad snack to munch on when compared to many other processed snacks foods.  Obviously, something along the lines of an apple or some plain popcorn would be a healthier choice for a snack, but certainly would not be as enjoyable!",positive
"Forget heroin...  Forget cocaine...  Forget meth...  NOTHING is more addictive than these ""chips"".  Heed these words: these ""chips"" will cause the downfall all modern civilization.In all seriousness, these things are very tasty, and nowhere near as bad for you as an old fashion potato chip.My wife picked up a small bag in an airport vending machine while on a trip.  She saved a few ""chips"" for me to try when she got home.  I was so impressed with the taste, and the nutrition label, that I immediately thought of my dad.  He loves a good snack item (don't we all?), but with a recent diabetes diagnosis, and the ever increasing challenge to lose a few pounds, his ""snacking"" options have been getting pretty sparse.So I shoot him a text message, and include a picture of the nutrition label from the back of the bag.  Seconds later I get a text message back:  ""Are you kidding?  We're the reason Pop-Chips stock doubled last quarter!  Put all your stock into BBQ Pop-Chips. They will replace crystal meth soon!""Now, I haven't tried the other flavors yet.  If you look through the feedback on the other flavors, not all of them appear to be smash hits.  But you can't go wrong with Original.  Definitely give these things a try.  You won't be disappointed.",positive
"I ordered a box of 24 of the variety pack of these after trying a couple of different flavors from my cafeteria at work.  This is a really great alternative to chips and they are really flavorful.  I typically take a sandwich to work everyday and was buying a small bag of pretzels or baked chips in the cafeteria.  I found these and they have the same texture as a chip, but have fewer calories and taste better.  After trying the variety pack, I really love the BBQ flavor the best.  My husband really loves the sea salt and vinegar flavor.  I do enjoy the cheddar potato as well, but we are subscribing to receive the BBQ and the salt and vinegar on a periodic basis since those are our favorites.  The original is rather plain, the parmesan and garlic is very garlicky, the salt and pepper is OK, but I'm just not a huge pepper fan so I'm probably not a good judge.  I really don't enjoy the sour cream and onion which is interesting because I do enjoy that flavor with other chips.So bottom line, great chip, great alternative to other chip options.  Low calorie, low fat, and the subscription option is really convenient since I can't seem to find the individual bag option at any store in my area.",positive
"I was a little hesitant to try these, especially after reading such mixed reviews although overall they were positive. However, I liked the idea that they are healthier than regular chips and I figured they would be great for school lunches, quick snacks, etc. I decided to give them a try and figured if we did not like them, they could be donated.  I ordered a mixed case the first time around to see which flavors we liked more (or less) and thought that would give us a good sampling.  After deciding we liked most of the flavors, we decided to try other ones as well.Despite the flavor preferences, these chips do not taste like cardboard.  At first taste, they are a little crunchier and thicker than you might expect. I think this is a good thing, because it means they are not heavily-laden with oil.  The 0.8 oz bags are 100 calories each as well, which is much better than the other alternatives and gives you the enjoyment of chips without the extra calories, trans fat, etc.I have included a summary of opinions below from myself, friends and family for each flavor:Sea Salt & Vinegar - Great, the absolute favorite flavor for everyoneBBQ - Very good, I'm not crazy about BBQ to begin with but would say this flavor is ""sweet"" BBQ. Everyone else loved them.Cheddar - Very Good, probably close in preference to the BBQOriginal Potato - Good, but a little salty (seems to fluctuate somewhat between bags)Salt & Pepper - Good, everyone liked them but preferred other flavors moreParmesan Garlic - Good, but overall was 50/50. You definitely taste more parmesan than garlic and most people were expecting the latter.Sour Cream & Onion - Not so good, no one really liked these enough to want more or to even finish the bagI know taste is a very subjective thing, but I hope this review helps someone decide to give these a try. I did get them at a reduced price through subscribe & save, and shortly after my first order, Amazon had them on the Gold Box for an even better price.  I think the average price per bag came out to approximately forty six cents a bag and had free shipping under my prime account.",positive
"In the last 8 years or so, there's been a potato chip Renaissance in the US.  I hadn't eaten potato chips in years, as the taste vs. unhealthy comparison always came up negative.  With the introduction of Kettle Chips brand and widespread availibity of them and Route 11, and competition from the big manfacturers, the chip bar has been raised.  However, they haven't gotten any healthier, so I try to keep them still as a ""sometimes"" snack.I'd seen Popchips in the store, and had wondered if they were any good, but never made the plunge.  Amazon was offering them at a discount price, and with the other reviews adding to my curiosity, I went for it...and was happy with the results.Popchips have a different texture than traditional potato chips.  They are a bit fluffier with more thickness.  I'd put the texture somewhere between Munchos and a mini-rice cake.  However, they still have a satisfying potato chip crunch and potato flavor.  I am typically a salt & vinegar chip fan, but in the case of Popchips, the BBQ is the real standout.  The BBQ flavor is the perfect mix of sweet and spicy, with just a little bit of tanginess.  Every friend who we've introduced to them has been pleasantly surprised and gone off to buy their own.If the health factor wasn't part of the equation - would I choose Popchips over Kettle Brand?  For most varieties, its probably a no - potato chips still have a great crunch that's hard to give up.  But for BBQ, I think that Popchips has it nailed - their flavor is better than any other BBQ chip I've had, so they come out on top.  And at considerably less calories and fat - it's a no brainer.",positive
"Hey!!  these things taste good. At first I thought they would be like Pringles,"" which I don't care for "" but they are not. Hard to explain since I don't know what to compare them too. I guess I would call them light and fluffy and yet nice and crisp with a great natural flavor. These have taken some of the guilt out of eating this type of snack for me. I love potato chips but they are loaded with lots of unhealthy things. I'm not saying these are healthy, just a lot less unhealthy than chips. For starters these are all natural with very little fat and fairly low in carbs for a food of this type. My sugar is high but I feel comfortable eating these in moderation since the carbs are lower than chips.  I originally bought the variety pack so I could try them all, and I liked them all although somewhat partial to the Cheddar. It's just a matter of what mood I am in as to which one I'll choose. Unfortunately they are a bit pricy if you don't get them on sale. I just wish these came in a larger bag as opposed to the individual servings which are always more expensive. Everyone has a different idea of good, so this is something you are going to have to try for yourself to decide.",positive
"These things are great. I have tried most of the flavors and each one is great. When you open your first bag and put a popchip in your mouth and start eating it, it has a very different texture than you would expect, At-least for me, I did not know what to expect for the texture, and the first few I ate I was I was not sure if I would like it, but then the flavors started to do a happy dance in my mouth, and I got use to the texture and now I cannot get enough of these. They are very addictive, like a legal drug.. They are filling, low in calories and fat. They are my new favorite chips.I recommend going to the website and sending the company an email to let them know what you think of the chips. They are excited to hear what you think and may send you some coupons just for emailing them.If you have never tried these, do it, they are worth it. This variety pack is worth it, good price, great chips. I am eating a bag of bbq while I write this and have a bag of plain popchips waiting for me later. For a chip like this, I didn't have high expectations for the plain chips. Some low fat chips and foods that don't have seasoning taste bland and not work it, not these, even the plain chips have great flavor.",positive
"After years of being addicted to Smart Puffs, as soon as I tried these Sea Salt & Vinegar chips, I was an instant convert.They are light, crispy, and perfectly salty and vinegar-y.I think they taste amazing, however, my husband can't eat these chips because they make his eyes water. I *love* vinegar (I could drink the stuff if it wouldn't kill my stomach) so I don't understand how he's not obsessed with these chips (he likes the BBQ the best...). I guess if you're sensitive to vinegar-y tastes, this may not be the chip to you.However, if you LOVE Vinegar, like I do, these chips will pretty much take over your life as your favorite food. I sneak them all day. And they aren't terribly bad for you (12 grams of fat in a large bag), so if you overindulge, you won't have to add an extra mile to your workout the next day. However, you will get a raw tongue.My only complaint is that some of the bags are a little overcooked, and the chips are a light brown instead of golden colored. But they still taste the same, and are far and above any other Salt-and-Vinegar chip I have ever tried, including the ones that are terribly bad for you.",positive
"I am always looking for healthy, low calorie snacks, so when I heard about Popchips, I was intrigued.  They are crunchy chips that are not fried, and not baked, but created using heat and pressure to make them pop into being.  Since I love sweet potato chips in general, I thought I would give these a try.The first thing I noticed was the color.  They looked a bit lighter in color to other sweet potato chips I have tried, and I think this is due to them not being fried.  They really looked the same color as fresh, cooked sweet potatoes.  I did not notice any particular smell, other than good old sweet potatoes.  So far so good.In terms of taste, I thought they tasted great.  The chips were nice and crispy, with only a hint of salt, so you really got to enjoy the naturally sweet flavor.  I can really see that these will help satisfy cravings for something crunchy, something salty, something sweet, and especially something that is all three.The texture is definitely not that of a typical potato chip.  They are lighter, crisper, and airy, not as dense as a rice cake, but not as greasy as a typical chip.  All in all, I was really pleased with them.  Someone looking for a healthy replacement, or enjoys other veggie chip type snacks would really like these, I think.  For a die hard chip lover, these would might not satisfy you upon first taste, but give them a couple of chances; personally I loved them.With the snack size bag being 100 calories, I am pretty sold on these as a healthy snack alternative.  This would be a great addition to a sandwich for lunch, or an in-between meal snack.  I am happy to add Popchips to my snack rotation.",positive
"My family is addicted to crispy, salty snacks and I've tried a few different kinds of chips trying to find a healthier alternative to the junk food they all love.I like the Terra Krinkle Cut Sweet Potato Sea Salt chips for their high level of vitamin A. But they are also high fat, and the texture and flavor don't appeal to my daughter.These chips don't have any vitamin A according the to the label, but they are low calorie, low fat and low sodium. The texture and flavor are a definite hit with everyone in my family, even my very picky daughter.The sweet potato chips aren't too sweet or too salty and they don't feel greasy at all. They are really crisp. The flavor is a little bland, but it also doesn't have the aftertaste that some vegetable chips can have.The first ingredient listed on the chips is rice flour, not sweet potatoes.I'd like these better if they had more going for them nutritionally. The Terra chips are higher in dietary fiber, vitamin A and C.I plan to try some of the other flavors soon. I think they would be a wonderful topping for casseroles if they stay crispy enough.",positive
"I've never been a big fan on chips. When it comes to snack foods, I'm more of a pretzel guy, or maybe something cheesy. Potato chips, in particular, just never appealed to me. But these aren't potato chips.If you read the bag, and I'm one of those strange people that actually do read the bag, you'll find out that these ""chips"" are not chips at all. They are neither fried, nor baked; they are made similar to how cheese-puffs are made, only in a way that results in a chip-like product, rather than a puff. This gives them a really addictive, crunching texture that keeps me going back for more. They pack a pretty good Sweet Potato flavor, with a noticeable sweetness balanced by saltiness and what I think are some subtle notes of spices like cinnamon. They're really tasty.While I wouldn't exactly call this health food, it's certainly not as bad as many traditional snack foods. Each individual bag is a serving and contains about 19 chips. The caloric price tag is 100 calories, which is not bad at all, especially considering nutritional payload is a respectable 3g of fat (none of which is saturated, so it's ""good"" fat), and no cholesterol. More impressive is only 45mg of sodium and a mere 2g of sugar. Comparatively speaking, these are a pretty smart choice for a snack if you're worried about those kinds of things.I was really happy to see the ingredients list was relatively short and contained no hydrogenated fats (sources of trans fatty acids), high fructose corn syrup (they use cane syrup, which is preferable to me), or MSG. Rice flour, dry sweet potatoes, and tapioca are the biggest ingredients. As far as processed foods go, not bad at all.I will definitely buy these again.",positive
"POPCHIPS CHILI LIME POTATO is a crunchy potato chip, that is not your grandfather's potato chip.  First, for the positive comments.  The chips are salty, but not so salty that you will experience a pressing urge to drink a cup of cool water.  The chips are crunchy and crisp, but they do not produce several fragments when you break them.  In other words, they break very cleanly.  Although the chips are a new product, they resemble a traditional potato product where thin-sliced aged potatoes are first dipped in low temperature oil, allowed to cool, and then dipped in a high temperature oil, where the high temperature provokes expansion resulting in a puffy potato.  This product apparently uses this type of technology, not for ordinary sliced potatoes, but for potato chips. Best of all, this product is tangy with a slight hotness and a slight lime flavor.  The chips are round, perhaps resembling a deflated bean bag chair, and sprinkled with red dots.  The product is pleasant to the eye.  For those who become addicted to this product, there is little need to worry about calorie overload.  The reason you don't have to worry about calorie overload is that the ratio of carbohydrates to fat is about 16 grams carbs/3 grams fat.  And now, for the negative comments.  I have no negative comments about the POPCHIPS CHILI LIME POTATO product.",positive
"NOTE: This review is for the Chili and Lime Flavor Popchip.  Amazon had a separate page for it but then merged the product and its reviews into one.It's hard to objectively review food since everyone's palate and tastes are different.  So what I can say about this particular Popchip flavor that should be useful for most folks out there is that it doesn't really taste like Chili and Lime you're ""probably"" expecting.  The Chili and Lime most folks probably are expecting if they grew up on Frito Lay products is very sharp and sweet (and of course artificial) - but it's what we liked if we ate more than a bag.The best way I can describe this flavor is that it has a ""tomato"" like taste to it with a somewhat tangy sour note that is suppose to be the lime component.  Together they turn into an odd combination that registers other flavors in your mind than Chili and Lime - at least it did to me and others who tasted it with me.  If you eat the skin of a green bell pepper, you can kind of get at what Popchips were trying to do with the Chili taste on this version, but I have no idea how some sour salt can be akin to lime.  For myself personally, I thought it tasted like ""Tomato and Basil"" you would find on Pita chip flavors and baked snacks.Whether or not you agree with my above description of the flavor, I would highly suggest you try to get this in a sample pack and try it out first.  BBQ + Salt & Vinegar Popchips are still my staples for now.",positive
"Edit: Upgraded to 5-star.  They appear to have changed the recipe, as the last couple containers I have acquired have tasted substantially better! It almost tastes like Swiss Miss cocoa (and while Swiss Miss is not really my idea of great cocoa, for a protein drink mixed with water, that is pretty good!)Summary: This is the best non-whey, non-soy protein I have found, and I would highly recommend it to anyone with soy+whey/dairy sensitivities! I rated this 4 stars, but if you can't have whey, it is definitely a 5-star product.I'm allergic to both whey and soy, which has made finding a good protein supplement quite a pain! I have tried pretty much everything on the market, including a variety of wheat, buckwheat, and brown rice proteins.  If you are looking for the highest quality protein available, you are unfortunately limited to egg, soy, whey, or casein (based upon PDCAAS, the FDA and FAO/WHO's method of determining protein quality), so egg is really preferable to the alternatives.  Fortunately, this is, in terms of consistency, digestibility, and nutritive content (0 fat 0 carbs), and overall flavor, the best of the various proteins I tried.  In case you are wondering, there is no cholesterol in this protein, either.  Texture and overall 'drinkability' are great... I drink it mixed with water with no issues.  Flavor is decent: obviously, none of us are drinking protein powder expecting a gourmet flavor extravaganza.  This protein is decently tasty if you like chocolate (not as good as most whey/casein proteins, but better than almost all non-whey proteins... I tried quite a few of those as well before discovering that I could not tolerate dairy proteins).  Be warned: the vanilla version of this product tastes terrible.  In my opinion, it is barely drinkable.Four stars overall.  If I had no food sensitivities, I might still use this in conjunction with whey protein, but would probably not use it exclusively.Five stars if you can't have whey protein!I hope that this review is helpful!",positive
"In my opinion, this is the best protein powder out there.I've used a lot of different protein products, from Dymatize to Optimum Nutrition (Gold Standard) and CellTech (MuscleTech), BSN, many others as well.  The reason that I tried this one is because I've been doing a lot of research, talking with my doctor and nutritionists regarding the subject of protein and protein suppliments in general.  The conclusion that I have come to is that the whey products are ok, but they are not the magic dust that everyone thinks it is.  Sure it is good, and the protein is not bad, but it can be better.For those who have issues with dairy, whey is not an option.  Whey is a dairy product, and actually a bi-product of diary production.  Dairy is not the best choice of protein out there, many may disagree with this but it is a fact.  America has an infatuation with dairy and sweets.  If you look at any tables that show protein absorbtion effeciency in our bodies you will see this fact.  Eggs and Fish are rated at the top for best absorbtion and usage in the human body.  Eggs are around 88% effeciency, while fish is around 70% and chicken around 60%.  Whey and dairy are below all of these, this is precisely why whey is so cheap, and that is why it is so popular.  Sure the egg protein is going to be more expensive, but it is a better product.As far as taste and texture, I find it just as good as the whey products that I have used, and even better then some.  I've tried some whey powders that were just aweful.  I have a 5lb tub of ""Metabolic"" whey that I tried, it is still sitting in the back room.",positive
"The Healthy 'n Fit egg protein is a very good product. It's almost all protein, the taste is good, you can cook with it (my favorites are oatmeal and Russian-style cottage cheese pancakes). And the price *used* to be great, even cheaper per ounce than the Optimum Nutrition 100% Egg Protein, Rich Chocolate, 2 Pound. However, since I bought my first tub earlier this year, the price jumped significantly to more than the Optimum Nutrition chocolate-flavored egg protein, so I bought a 2-lb. tub of that. I found that while the ON protein has a little fat and more carbs in it, it was much easier to mix into liquids with fewer or no clumps, unlike the Healthy 'n Fit product. I also like the taste just fine. So I found that I enjoy my shakes with the ON more, and it's faster and easier to mix my oatmeal in the morning with the ON.Please don't get me wrong -- this is a great product. But I just don't think it warrants a higher price than the Optimum Nutrition protein.So, to recap, as compared to Optimum Nutrition 100% Egg Protein, Rich Chocolate, 2 Pound:Pros:Lower in carbsLower in fatCons:More expensiveClumpier/harder to mix",positive
"I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT TO TRY AS A REPLACEMENT FOR JAY ROBB EGG WHITE PROTEIN SHAKES, WHICH IS WHAT I PREFER BUT DOESN'T FIT MY BUDGET - TO EXPENSIVE FOR EVERY DAY USE.  I WAS LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE AND CAME ACROSS THIS.  SINCE ONE OF THE REVIEWS SAID THAT IT WAS SOY FREE I DECIDED TO TRY IT.  I DON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH THE TASTE WITH ALL OF MY HEALTH PROBLEMS OVER THE YEARS I HAVE LEARNED NOT TO EXPECT A LOT IN THAT DEPARTMENT.  IT JUST TASTE LIKE WATERED DOWN CHOCOLATE TO ME.  I DRINK IT WITH WATER OR SOMETIMES WITH RICE MILK BECAUSE I NEED THE EXTRA CALORIES ON DAYS THAT I CAN'T HANDLE SOLID FOODS.  HOWEVER,ON RECEIVING THE PRODUCT, IT DOES CONTAIN SOY. HOW MUCH I COULDN'T SAY AS IT WASN'T LISTED ON THE INGREDIGENT COLUMN.  I FOUND IT MENTIONED ON THE BACK OF THE LABEL STATING THAT IT CONTAINED SOY LETICHEN(THINK I SPELLED THAT RIGHT).  I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH.  IF SOMEONE COULD SHED SOME LIGHT ON THAT I WOULD APPRECIATE THE INFO. ALSO,I NOTICED THAT IT HAS GONE UP ABOUT $10.00 SINCE I PLACED MY ORDER LAST MONTH,SO IT MAY NOT BE AN ISSUE ANYMORE, BECAUSE THAT PUTS IT ABOUT EVEN WITH WHAT I WAS PAYING FOR THE JAY ROBB EGG WHITE SHAKES.",positive
"It's thick and sweet.  This is the stuff which is sold at coffee shops, except Starbucks - well, Starbucks isn't really for coffee lovers.  Starbucks is more for people who work in an office and need a cup which says Starbucks on it.I combine this syrup with my favorite coffee of all time, Douwe Egberts Aroma Rood Ground Coffee, 17.6-Ounce (Pack of 2)  I warmed up a mug of Douwe Egberts and Torani Syrup in the microwave at work - what a mistake.  My co-workers reacted like they've never smelled hazelnut coffee before.  They gathered around me like zombies looking for coffee to feed on.  It was horrifying to see the aroma of hot coffee turn the office staff into monsters.  Someone shouted and organized a ""coffee run"" to the local doughnut shop to distract them while I escaped with my Torani hazelnut coffee.Now I keep my coffee warm in an insulated mug from home so I don't have to run the gauntlet to and from the cafeteria at work, Zojirushi DB50-BA Stainless Mug Black 17 oz/0.5 literAlways make sure that you keep some of this on-hand to fend off the coffee zombies!I put a splash into my insulated mug with some fat-free half 'n half and I'm set for the morning.  Just don't let aroma get loose.  Someone walking past my office asked, ""What's that wonderful smell?""  It was Torani.",positive
"Most of the coffee houses I have been to use Torani syrup(s). And by coffee houses not the K-Cup or pump dispenser ones.Some Torani flavors are better then others but the Hazelnut is one of my favorites.This is the same high end stuff most coffee houses charge 50-75 cents for.Just using one bottle of syrup will save you a small fortune.Some feel it tastes artificial. Just make sure you are not ordering the Sugar free variant, like diet anything, its pretty bad.And don't compare it to Starbucks. They use 5 or more pumps for what you would call a shot. The coffee is so muddy you would need thatmuch sugar syrup just to taste the sweet and not much flavor there at all.  If you like, you could get the same effect buy dumping in 5 bags of sugar and one teaspoon of Hazelnut syrup.The old bottles used to be made of glass but the plastic bottles are easier on the counter when dropped and haven't broken yet.Out of the three pack I keep one in the office and one at home all the time. The third is a back up when one runs dry and before the next order can arrive.A lot of enjoyment for less than a $20 bill.",positive
"Torani, the flavored syrup often presumed to originate from Italy, but actually manufactured in South San Francisco (""The industrial City""--their motto, not mine) makes many delicious flavors, and hazelnut is one of my favorites.The hazelnut refers to any nuts from the species of the genus Corylus. While raw hazelnuts can have a bitter taste, their culinary uses are many, extending from common pralines and other candies (including ""Nutella"") to the rarified confections of Europe, such as the justly famous Viennese hazelnut torte. Hazelnut is no stranger to the coffee house scene, and when mixed with vodka, hazelnut liqueurs (Frangelica, most famoulsy) enjoy widespread popularity , both straight and as a topping. Even hazelnut butter is making a stand in the United States and Europe.ALl this is to say that adding hazelnut syrup to your coffee (especially) or perhaps to ice cream, can be vigorously defended against specious attack by foodies: It enjoys a widespread and international esteem. Torani'z hazelnut is a non-alcoholic sweetner whicih imparts discernable hazelnut flavor, and it can add a great deal of depth and flair to an otherwise ordinary coffee drink. It's not as sweet or one-dimensional as the Vanilla flavor, although a higher ratio of hazelnut to sugar would certainly improve the experience. It's relatively inexpensive, so that you can find your favorite flavors for various concoctions. A nice bright bottle, too, often left out for display purposes in the unpretensious bohemian café. There will be those black coffee drinkers, gloating over rejected poetry and stinking Galois, who will scorn the use of such a sweetener; it is perhaps best to leave then alone.",positive
"This is a ketchup I've been really looking forward to trying. Having read the reviews, here and elsewhere, there is pretty good agreement about its merits. Depending on where you look, some people concentrate on its similarity to Heinz, while others talk about how different it is. Here on Amazon, a lot of reviewers feel it's similar to Heinz, some even say it's the same. I expected it to be comparable. It isn't, except that both are good.The difference is in the taste and consistency. The taste of Heinz is much more aggressive than Organicville. You could say it has more zing or kick. I'd imagine its vinegar and sugar content is pretty high. The consistency of Heinz is thicker, and yet smoother, sort of like paint. The Organicville feels lighter, and looks ""grainier"", though it is smooth, of course. It looks more ""natural"", while Heinz has a processed, technicolor look.Neither is better than the other. They're two different animals. Having said that, I'm not sure I like the Organicville, at least on the hamburger I tested it on. I also tried it plain. So while I seemed to be enjoying the new and different taste and texture, and letting myself adjust to the more laid back material, by the last bit of my burger I wasn't dipping it in--and enjoyed that better.Rating the item is actually easier than I thought. One star means ""I hate it"", two stars means ""I don't like it"". I certainly don't hate it, and I wouldn't say I actively dislike it. Five stars means ""I love it"", four stars means ""I like it"". I don't love it and I really can't say I like it, leaving 3 stars or ""It's OK"". I think it's better than ok. But somehow, it doesn't grab me.",positive
"This is excellent quality mole poblana sauce. Mexican mothers don't make it from scratch, they buy these little jars that incidentally are designed to be used as juice glasses--they aren't threaded. You can use a bottle opener to break the seal, otherwise it can be a little difficult to remove the lid.I don't add extra sugar or salt as suggested, only chicken broth, although I do add dried chipotle to make it a little spicier. Makes about four cups of thick sauce.It's great on chicken but also wonderful as a sauce for anything in a corn or flour tortilla, any kind of meat, on rice as you would use gravy, as a sandwich spread, or even to eat with tortilla chips or cornbread.Ingredients:Sesame seed, vegetable oil (cottonseed and/or sunflower, and/or soybean oil), toasted bread (wheat flour, vegetable shortening (soybean, cottonseed and/or safflower oil), sugar cane syrup, salt, leavening agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate and soy lecithin), sugar, dried red peppers, iodized salt, cocoa, caramel color, spices, natural flavoring, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C. red no. 40 lake.Nutrition:Serving size 2 tbsp (28g), about 8 servings per containercal. 150fat cal. 100total fat 11gsat. fat 2gtrans fat 0gcholesterol 0mgsodium 270mgtotal carb 12gfiber 1gsugars 4gprotein 3gvitamin A 4% DVcalcium 8% DViron 8% DV(based on 2,000 cal diet)",positive
"When I was a kid, Shake and Bake Chicken used to be one of my favorite ""treat"" meals.  Now with kids of my own, I decided to make Shake and Bake for my kids to try too.  The response was as good as I remember that I had - it's crispy and delicious!  Shake and Bake is really easy to make: simply put the Shake and Bake in a plastic bag, wet your chicken a little and toss in and SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE!  Bake it for about 45 minutes at 400 degrees and you'll end up with some crispy ""almost like fried"" chicken.  The flavor isn't too salty, and leans more on the mild side.  If you like it a little spicier, rub on a little tabasco before coating the chicken.This version of Shake and Bake doesn't come with the shaker bag included.  You will need to either 1) have a ziploc bag to put the chicken in, or you can just put the S&B in a pie dish (or other shallow dish) and coat it that way.  We don't like using too many bags, so we just used a large bowl and tossed the chicken around until coated.For people who are having problems with getting soggy bottoms on your chicken, an easy way to keep that from happening is to crumple up the foil and put the chicken on top.  This creates some air pockets under the chicken so that less of it is sitting on the foil.  If you're using chicken wings, you won't even have to crumple the foil because most of the chicken is off the pan.  You can also use a wire rack to make the whole chicken crispy.  Each pack can coat about 6 pieces (we did 2 each of wings, thighs, and drumsticks and had a little left over in the bowl).",positive
"Shake `N Bake Original Chicken Coating is very easy to use. You can use it on 6 - 8 pieces of chicken, either bone-in or boneless. You simply moisten each piece of chicken, put the coating mix in a bag, put the chicken in the bag (one or two pieces at a time), and shake the bag until the coating mix covers each piece of chicken. Once that is done you put the chicken in an ungreased baking pan, heat the oven to 400 degrees, and cook for either 45 minutes (bone-in) or 20 minutes (boneless). You just stick it in the oven - no need to turn the chicken during cooking - and forget about it until it is done.Shake `N Bake Original Chicken Coating makes for a quick easy meal to prepare that tastes good. I have to confess that I'm not a particularly good cook and I don't have the patience to fix fancy meals but even I can't mess up when using Shake `N Bake. It is very easy to coat the chicken (although if you have large pieces of chicken you may run out of mixture) and it only takes a matter of seconds to rinse the chicken, coat it, and put it in the oven. You can use it on either bone-in chicken or boneless (for a quicker meal) and while both taste equally good, I prefer to use it on bone-in chicken. It tastes good (sort of like fried chicken) although a bit greasy. The pan can be a bit messy after cooking but it is still an easy cleanup.Shake `N Bake Original Chicken Coating is great when you need to fix a quick easy meal.",positive
"Admittedly I normally would only use breading or flour for my chicken, but that gets messy (what with the eggs and frying and such) and during the summer I had a handful more mouths to feed with my siblings inviting their friends over to eat every other night.  So for me Shake 'n' Bake, which I haven't had since I was at least 10 years old, was the perfect solution.I do however caution that while this worked perfectly well with the full sized chicken breasts, everyone seemed to prefer it more when the chicken was pounded thin.  The chicken came out juicier and less dry and the coating wasn't overwhelmingly salty.As a test group I had three 20somethings (not including myself) and two teens, and made the Shake 'n' Bake with both regular sized breasts and thin cutlets.  Excluding the time it took for me to butterfly the chicken breasts, it took maybe ten minutes total to coat the chicken to our liking and pop it in the oven.  The packaging says to cook the chicken for at least 15 minutes at 425, but I found that cooking it for 20 minutes, and letting it rest for an additional 5 minutes, worked out perfectly.The only complaint received was the saltiness, I didn't season the chicken beforehand (for obvious reasons) and pretty much everyone had assumed I did because the coating was salty.  Point of interest, my sister made a Honey Dijon mustard sauce to dip the chicken into and the coating worked perfectly with that, balancing out some of the sweetness of the honey Dijon.",positive
"Wow. I had this long, terribly witty review that I was about to post about this Shake N Bake stuff, and then my son interrupted me to ask for seconds. Now, dinner has been over for at least an hour, and he wanted seconds! Not popcorn. Not candy. Not a trip to get ice cream. He wanted more of the chicken I made tonight.Before anyone jumps on me, let me say this: I'm old enough to remember when the Shake N Bake commercial involved a child bragging about ""I helped!"" Yes, it really IS that simple that a child can help make it, or even make it on their own. And, no, we don't take our kid out to buy snacks after dinner very often, although occasionally we do take a trip for a family ice cream run. (C'mon, it's ICE CREAM!)But, as a budget-conscious Mom, I have to admit that I get very tired of finding ways to make boneless, skinless chicken breasts interesting. This? Wow! I remember now why, as a kid, we looked forward to pork chop night: because my mom was using Shake N Bake. (Seriously, it was only one of three dinners she made well.)I love, love, love how easy this is to make. (Hello? We're in a heat wave here in the Midwest. This took 3 minutes of effort and, WOW!, I was out of the kitchen.) And, having tried a number of ""baked fried chicken breast"" recipes? Wow, again. This was AWESOME. I'd cut our chicken breasts into 3 oz servings, pressed them down with the palm of my hand, and expected to get something tough but at least low calorie. How wrong I was.Bottom line: stop searching for 'oven baked fried chicken'. Start using this. Amazing, yummy, wonderful stuff. And, because I grew up eating it with pork chops when I was a kid, this is a GREAT comfort food for me!",positive
"I purchased a bunch of easy and quick microwave meals that I could take with me to work for lunch without the need for a refrigerator. This appeared to fit the bill, so I bought a six-pack!Pros:1) Easy cooking - Very easy to cook, finished in under four minutes, and requires no additional materials (except about a cup of water).2) healthy - is fairly healthy (all things considered).3) Contains meat - this is a debatable pro, however I've found it difficult to actually find microwave meals (that require no refrigerator/freezer) that contain meat. This does, although not very much...4) Acceptable serving size - given that the base of the dish is rice, the serving size is acceptable for a light lunch. I certainly feel full for most of the afternoon if I eat this meal with an extra snack during my lunch hour.Cons:1) low-average flavor/taste - I've definitely had better microwave meals (even microwave easy mac beats this). I usually love sweet and sour, but this flavor profile tastes more like an artificial pineapple flavor fused with minute-rice. I will not be re-purchasing this item solely based on it's poor execution of flavor.2) Uneven rice texture - The base of this dish is quick-cook rice, and the method that Healthy Choice chose was basically rehydration of cooked rice in a microwave. The result is unevenly cooked rice with either too firm or too soft texture.3) Very sparse serving of veggies/meat - despite the fact that this meal contains veggies/meat, the size of the serving is very sparse. Whether it was to cut production cost or to cut caloric cost, the result is a very meager portion of flavored rice with bits of processed chicken/veggies.All-in-all, this meal has some pros that I was really looking for in no-fridge/to-go meals, but the cons just outweigh them too much. I won't be purchasing again.",negative
"I want to say up front that I hate the taste of stevia. I tried it years ago when it first became the natural sweetener to try. I gagged. I tried it again in its updated ""better"" offerings. Still don't like it. Not even the popular Truvia could win me over.But it's getting to be summer, and though I mostly drink water/coffee/tea/coconut milk, I wanted a nice summery change of taste without calories or sugar or aspartame. So, yeah, I tried this.I decided to check out the grape first, as that one got consistently good reviews in the websites/blogs I visited to see what folks are saying. I got it today.I'm drinking it now WARM (arrived at my Miami doorstep 15 mins ago, so imagine it's not anywhere near cool here). I figured I'd taste it and, if I didn't like it, not bother to have it take up precious space in my crowded-with-produce fridge. I had a worry that my stevia-repulsed tastebuds would yell, yet again.Well, blow me down with a carbonated breath! This is GOOD! So good, I decided to come on and review it positively.I'm guessing the major lifting work of sweetening is being done by the erythritol (which I've had in stuff before and never bothered me, though I did sense the cooling effect). That's fine by me. I don't get weird rumbly tums from erythritol, and it's never had any funky effect on me like some report with aspartame.So, hey, I have a summer soda pop! I'm gonna order a six-pack of various other flavors to see if they measure up. The grape definitely measures up. And I'm even enjoying it WARM. :) I can't wait to see how it is fully chilled.And I appreciate that it doesn't have weird purple coloring. It's a clear fizzy liquid in my cup. I hate weird colored sodas.Thanks, Zevia. Nice grapey treat.",positive
"Our extended family goes through a lot of tea and we have some genuine aficionados; some may even say snobs.  We originally tried Newman's Own tea because we liked their other products and appreciate their charitable giving ethos.  What we were expecting, at the price we paid, was a relatively low-grade, re-branded tea.  That is not what we got.What we got was not only a consistently high quality tea, but also an astonishing value.  What really impresses me is that the quality and taste of this tea is so consistent; it's really the best black tea you can find, box after box, for the price anywhere near where they sell it, even much higher.  To be honest, I don't know how they do it but I'm delighted they do.  We buy this tea by the case.The flavor of this tea is crisp and clear, rich, but never bitter.  I had been accustomed to have my tea English-style with cream, but Newman's Own black tea is so flavorful and mellow I've taken to having it straight up all the time.  It's really that good.It would be a tremendous value as it is, but throw in the fact that it is organic, to boot, and it's just a steal.  All the bags in the box are individually wrapped. Personally, I would prefer if they were loose; even though we recycle all the little paper bags they come in, I would feel better if they didn't have those at all.Easy to give this product an enthusiastic five stars.  Highly recommended.",positive
"If you have a dog that turns his or her nose up to all dry and wet foods from premium names such as Wellness CORE, Merrick, Blue Buffalo, Evo, Stella and Chewy's Freeze Dried Patties, Dr. Harvey's etc. then you have to give this a try. My dog is a 40lb Sheltie/Collie mix so having a large highly active dog that wouldn't eat was very stressful I hear many people with toy breeds having the problem but I never thought I would happen with a high energy dog. I was shocked that she hated all other dog food and would only eat a little if I wet the dry food and hand fed her she would really try and starve herself any other way and she was not holding out for human food because I do not give her any knowing the problem would of got worse, if that was possible. I found this food by searching online for food for picky eaters and this came up. I was not hopeful because a lot of the brands I previously tried had similar reviews of picky eaters liking it and my my dog not. When I read that it was jerky like pieces it sparked an interest because she loves those types of treats. The company sent me a Venison trial bag and I purchased the Lamb 2.2lb bag and she lovesssss it. She wakes me up now at 8am whimpering by the bag because she wants it soooo much. The smell and texture is incredible I never saw her eat so fast and she is so much more energetic and happy this food is amazing and not that expensive considering the smaller portion. I could not be more happy this product has everything I need.",positive
"I have a very picky puppy that would often rather starve himself, than to eat something he doesn't like. Because of that, he was becoming underweight and I decided to switch him away from dry kibble to have him gain some weight first before worrying bout his picky taste.However when I give him ziwipeak, he would finish it up right away!This brand is expensive, but based upon the amounts you feed, it isn't really that much expensive if you have a small dog. I have a 2 pound puppy that is expected to mature at about 4-5 pounds, and the costs is about 25cents extra a day. If you have a big dog that's gonna gobble up 1/3 of a bag or more a day, then that will be a lot more expensive for you.But......The quality of food and the fact that it is in a jerky meat form makes it a lot better than eating hard dry kibble all day long.Anyone would be bored of eating biscuits everyday for his entire life :/The quality of this food is unsurpassed.There have been no problems at all with this food at all as well either. No recalls, all made in New Zealand as well.Something that I tell a lot of people.Spend more on food daily, and not risk the possibility of having a sick dog due to some pet food recall. Vet bills are going to cost you a few thousand dollars.Expensive dog food will probably add up to the same cost as most over the duration of your dog's life, unless you have a really big dog.So instead of having to go through the grief of having a puppy in pain, and you undergoing mental and emotional stress, why not just give it a food that is good and safe and something that the dog enjoys, and spare yourself from all that unnecessary trouble?Yes times are hard and most people are having difficulty putting dinner on the table for themselves or their kids. So there are situations where foods like this are just too much to afford.So unless if your budget really is a problem, I would recommend this food to anyone!",positive
"I have a small breed service dog and his raw food diet can be a challenge when we travel. I bought this food based on the fact that it's the closest ingredient-wise to what I'd feed him at home. He loves this food and literally spins in circles when he hears me open the container I store it in, something he has NOT done for other foods in the past.My issue with this food is that when I received the bag I noticed through the window on the back of the package that the lower third of the bag seemed to be mostly crumbs; in transferring the upper portion of the bag to a smaller storage container I found that most of the bottom of the bag was almost ""dust"". The ""dust"" makes my dog cough even if he eats slowly; adding a little water to his bowl has helped with this issue.Edited to add: I've added a photo so you can see what winds up in the bowl.Since this was my first bag of ZiwiPeak I'm not sure if this is normal for the brand - at this cost though I feel it shouldn't be. It could be that the product had settled and the heavy weight of the upper product caused the lower portion to settle and break, or maybe this bag just had a really rough time in shipping. Either way, this product makes traveling so much easier and my pup just loves having it at home as a treat so I've ordered a second bag today and will see if the crumb issue repeats itself or not.UPDATE 01/16/12: The second bag (Lamb) was received in perfect condition this time.Would purchase again and recommend.",positive
"My puppy has been on way too many dog foods: Orijen, Blue Buffalo, Science Diet, and now ZiwiPeak. Out of the four, I'd say this is the best but also the most expensive. A 2.2lb bag lasts probably 3 weeks at most, but at least I know I'm feeding her raw without the mess of raw. It's not cheap but considering how much it costs for us to eat out per meal, $28/bag for 3 weeks really isn't much on the larger scheme of things. It also helps that she loves this stuff and gobbles it up and we know she's not getting any filler. For those who are concerned that the serving size in the back is too little, we had the same concern. But after giving her more than what was recommended, we noticed our puppy was not finishing her bowl of food each time which told us that she was already full and didn't even want more. So if you're used to feeding your dog kibble, the reason there's less to feed her is because there's no filler and it's just meat, meat and more meat so they fill up on it without having to process things like potato. I've also noticed that my dog sneezes and farts significantly less. She used to get eye stains but after we switched to Orijen and now ZiwiPeak, we noticed that her stains disappeared all together!Unless my puppy has any health or allergy issues to ZiwiPeak, I will never switch her to any other brand or type of food!",positive
"I have a 6 year old westie that had the worst food allergies, her coat was very brittle, and she had low energy.  One walk and she'd be passed out.  As many of you on here, I take pride in my dog and pride that I want to take care of it the best that I am able to. I've tried blue buffalo and other high rated foods, but she would not eat them unless I ""spiced"" it up with something. It was time consuming, frustrating, and hard to keep her on an eating schedule.  I finally decided to give this a go ahead even though it is on the pricey side.What I've noticed is that she eats it immediately and even licks her bowl.  Her coat is soft and shiny now, she's a running dog now than a walk dog (and thats saying something considering she's a westie), and her eating schedule is regulated and I have a better idea of what she's eaten so I can control her weight (she's a small westie around 14 lbs.)For those of you thinking that its too expensive there's no way you could afford to keep your dog on this diet. For my dog she requires about 0.75 ounces or 3/4 of a scoop and that goes a long way for a 2.2 lb. bag.  So its not like I am buying this dog food every week.The only small negative is the dog food has a slight smell to it.  Nothing that will make you vomit but its not something I am used to smelling when giving her dog food.  For those wondering what the dog food looks like?  It's like small shredded pieces of dark jerky.Recommendation?  BUY",positive
"My dog loves his ZP. He's primarily a ZP venison kind of guy due to allergies, but with trying to introduce new protein sources to him I've turned to the other varieties of ZP including the Venison and Fish and Lamb. Both were gobbled down without hesitation. Clearly he doesn't know that the food is good for him, or I suspect that he would be requiring it to be doused with canned food! But that is the wonderful thing about ZP - it is super high quality with no grains or fillers AND dogs love it. And my boy Titan looks better than he ever has; he's always been a strong dog, but on ZP he looks like he lifts weights. He's been on an exclusive ZP diet for about 4 or 5 months and his coat is shiny and velvety like a champion racehorse.Something to attest to the supreme flavor of this food: recently I was running low on ZP and so I had to supplement with some raw venison. I put down a bowl of raw venison for him while I was rationing out the ZP. He pushed the raw venison chunks around and then looked at me and gave me that familiar nod as if to say ""you gonna give me some of that?"" No raw venison for him. Titan wanted his ZP and nothing more.",positive
"A must have if you are looking for an alternative to a raw food diet.  Both of my pugs LOVE IT!  It is a little pricey, but you only use a tiny scoop for each portion for a small dog. WORD OF CAUTION: after using ZiwiPeak for several months, I noticed my dogs were gaining A LOT of weight.  You really have to stick to the manufacturers directions.  This is dehydrated food and a little goes a long way. I love too that they use ranch raised animals with no hormones or antibiotics or fresh fish not from farms.From the Raw Food Diet to ZiwiPeak:After much research and debate with both my husband and my veterinarian, I decided to try a raw food diet.  Well, the raw meat was just nasty and my pug would go for several days without eating.  Proponents of the raw food diet say this is normal because the raw meat/bones took longer to digest, but truly, my dog just seemed ravenous.  Normally she was very polite when we ate, now she was begging and even jumping up trying to get food off of the table.  I just couldn't take any more.  Yes, her teeth were gorgeous and her digestion seemed better, but the poor dog seemed very unhappy with her food.  We tried to the frozen food that you thaw out and that worked okay for a while, a nice treat now and then...but then we found ZiwiPeak!",positive
"I originally purchased this product to serve as my dog's main food since he is allergy-prone with skin issues and a survivor of mast-cell tumor disease.The vet had recommended other ""veterinary prescription"" kibble(potato/ rabbit) which seemed to really slow down our dog's healing process and worse, seemed to be doing more harm than good .  After giving up on vet reco 6 months later, we started experimenting with a number of 'healthy' and 'raw' alternatives, I landed on this just before going 100% raw. Though I have since gone 100% raw and eliminated all grain and processed food from our dog's main diet (with vast noticeable improvements in his health), I still use this food as one of his acceptable 'treats' and when I'm behind in making his raw meals. The texture is the consistency of beef jerky and the pieces are cut pretty small (think holding a small strip between your thumb and index finger about half the size of a fortune cookie paper...  It would be great for training since they are small pieces to feed frequently and more moist than dry kibble. It may be pricey to use as a main food , but it was great quality and seemed to be trustworthy ingredient sources. He likes the taste a lot too... but I can't vouch for that part.",positive
"I have made every effort to NOT buy/feed anything made in China to my pet. I researched these duck/sweet potato treats before finally deciding to buy them. Nowhere on the amazon product page does it tell you where these treats are made, so I searched for the Smokehouse website which claimed that ONLY some of their CHICKEN treats contained chicken from China, but all other products are made in the USA. So, I felt safe in purchasing these duck/sweet potato treats. After opening a bag, and giving them to my dog did I glance at the product origin. Needless to say my dog likes them very much, but I was NOT happy to find PRODUCT OF CHINA on the bag.Boo hiss to amazon for not putting the product origin on the product page, and to Smokehouse for misleading consumers on their product information website. Why do they do this, because there are customers just like me that care where the product originates. Many of you may not be concerned about this, but I am, and I think it's very misleading not to provide accurate, and complete information about the product when purchasing from an internet store. At least the product doesn't smell like plastic like the Dingo products.I won't be purchasing these again. My dog seemed to like them, but she won't be getting anymore of them. I took a star off due to the lack of complete information from amazon, and misleading information from Smokehouse.UPDATE: Big thumbs up to amazon for great customer service. When I called to return this item they were very helpful in processing a refund, and because it is considered a grocery item I didn't even have to return the items. I had also purchased the Smokehouse duck chips, but they too are made in China. I suggested the addition of the country of origin to both product pages. Just another reason why I don't hesitate to purchase from amazon. They truly have great customer service....rare these days.",positive
"I typed ""Made in USA"" healthy dog treats in search box. These treats were first in list.  I understand they are Made in China!  Is this true?  if it is,this is completely false advertising.  I add this comment a few months later, I may have been a bit harsh with my comment about this product. I was frustrated with not being able to find quality American made dog food or treats. My dog had become sick by eating a dog treat (not this one) that was made in China. I did not nor did my dog try this product named and should not have left a review. That is what this site is for, but that said... I do believe the company is misleading consumers with their advertising. What happened to ethics in this country? It seems there are ways to get around having to tell the truth. It has become a way of life and is pervasive in all areas of society- even in dog treat advertising.  In the meantime,  I have found dog treats that are wholesome, fresh and even made in the USA.  You just have to look around but there are some good new products out there.",negative
"My dog loves sweet potatoes.  She has sweet potato dog food and her hands down favorite treats ever are duck and sweet potatoes with a close second and third being salmon and sweet potatoes and frozen blueberries.  The breeder encouraged both as well as other great natural foods for my sweetheart of a dog.I am glad that Amazon carries these treats because, as with the Salmon and Sweet Potato treats, I could not remember where I'd bought them.  I did eventually find out, but the vendor was sold out of the Salmon, and, as luck would have it, the Duck and Salmon are cheaper on Amazon!  That's one reason I love shopping on Amazon.  Great prices along with free delivery if the item is an Amazon Prime item.  Both products are!  The Smokehouse Natural Duck and Sweet Potato Dog Treats come in a resealable bag and would last forever if my dog didn't love them so much.  She got into an open bag that my nephew left out one day, only about a 1/4 of the bag was left, and ate all the rest!  :-)  No need for dinner!These treats are great for training purposes and even for just a ""good dog!"" moment.  I would definitely recommend them.",positive
"I bought a case of Merrick Surf & Turf with high hopes for my clutter of nine cats.  Alas, the hype didn't live up to the reality.  The product is essentially a wasted purchase, as virtually none of the cats will touch the stuff.  I'll be donating the rest of the case to my local animal shelter for their pet food pantry.The ingredient list drew me to the product, being grain-free, and offering a nice mix of meat and seafood, plus lots of complex carbohydrates for filler.  Upon opening the can, it was clear that the beef and beef fat content was pretty high, with little seafood scent detectable.  It came out of the can in big globs that were sticky to try to mush down for my gang.  Have tried two feedings for my gang with this stuff, and they just can't be convinced that it's both tasty and good for them.I realize that different cats have different sets of taste buds and some cats will eat anything, but when none of my nine will touch the stuff, I can't recommend it to anyone with an even semi-finicky cat, as a number of my gang will eat most anything, and to find them turning up their noses at this somewhat pricey stuff is kinda eye-popping.  If you're cat is very picky, but you know s/he likes beef, then this flavor will probably appeal to him/her, but otherwise, I wouldn't spend your hard-earned moolah on this stuff.  Save your money and your frustration.I give it two stars simply because of its relatively healthy ingredient list; I'd otherwise give it only one star.",negative
"Whether you are on a sodium restricted diet, or would just like to eat healthier.  I highly recommend this product.  It is my favorite soup in the Health Valley line and my favorite soup from a can.  It is so comforting and delicious when I have a headache, when I am sick, when I am sad, when I don't have time to cook, anytime really.  It is great to know that Health Valley Chicken Noodle Soup is sitting there in my cupboard waiting for me with all organic and healthful ingredients.  I find the flavor to be just like homemade.  I have tried other no salt added chicken noodle soups such as Trader Joe's and Campbell's for sodium restricted diets and not only are they smaller cans with higher sodium, they taste like liquid cardboard to me.  I had just about given up on being able to ever eat chicken noodle soup out of a can until I found Health Valley's variety.  I believe the other two best-tasting no salt added soups are Health Valley's No Salt Added Tomato, and No Salt Added Potato Leek.  I find those varieties to be better than there sodium containing counterparts.  The No Salt Added Vegetable and Black Bean soups are OK.  If you like chili, you should also try Health Valley's No Salt Added Vegetarian Chili.  To sum up, this can of Chicken Noodle Soup is my still my favorite canned chicken noodle soup, even after eating it regularly for over a year.  This soup just makes me happy! :)",positive
"I bought this dog food because the bag showed pictured of veggies and chunks of meat, and with a name like ""Beneful"" I thought I was purchasing a nutritious brand of dog food. My dogs did eat this food at first, but didn't seem to enjoy it as much as their previous brand. After reading the ingredients of Beneful, I completely regret purchasing it and feel just awful for feeding it to my dogs. The first three ingredients are Ground yellow corn, chicken by-product meal, and corn gluten meal. How disgusting is that?! The main ingredient is a corn filler. I try to avoid corn in all pet foods, and as a main ingredients is just ridiculous. Dogs are meant to eat real meat, they are carnivores. Basically dogs cannot fully digest corn, it is just a filler and causes them to actually eat more to feel full, poop out more, and retain less nutrients. The only meat in Beneful at all is a by-product, its not even a real meat! By-products are the stuff leftover once all the actual meat is harvested. We're talking beaks, chicken feet, eyeballs, even chicken poop! I would not recommend this product to anyone, for any reason, ever. It is an absolutely awful dog food. I can't believe the pictures of veggies and full chunks of meat on the bag can be allowed to be on the packaging when they are not present in the food; it is very misleading and should be considered false advertising.I recommend to stay far away from Beneful, and most Purina products. When purchasing a dog (or cat) food, the most important thing to consider is the first 3 ingredients; just make sure those first three are decent ingredients that you would eat yourself. Now that I know what to look for, I usually buy my pets all natural, foods such as Natural Balance, Blue Buffalo, Halo or Wellness.",negative
"I have one of the new ""VUE"" brewers from Keurig and it took a bit of time to find which VUE cups were the ones I preferred. Interestingly, the VUE cups can be different depths! I compared a light roast to an Italian roast and this French roast, and the Italian roast and French had almost 2X as much coffee. Amazing. That's something interesting about the new VUE cups in that they can be different sizes.The Tully French roast was much nicer than the Italian roast (different brand) in that it still has that burnt, espresso-like aspect but a bit of sweetness and smoothness. I made it up weaker than I usually make my coffee, taking advantage of the variable size option on the VUE. A 12oz cup, made up in a travel mug was delightful and I sipped it all the way on my commute to my office.As to the travel mugs, if you remove (entirely) the black base, your mug may fit but not unless the entire base is off--even to the black undertray. In my case, my fave mug is so tall I had to shim the unit up just a bit and then my 20oz insulated steel mug did indeed finally fit underneath. And so, the coffee stayed nice and hot for at least a half hour.",positive
"Carbquik makes perfectly good biscuits, lousy pizza crust (alas, too soggy or too crumbly or both), and VERY good pancakes (toss a handful of blueberries into the batter for an extra treat).  I'm in the latter phases of the Atkins approach to eating, so I don't have to avoid things like bread and biscuits as religiously as I did before (there's really nothing on Atkins that you can NEVER have), but thanks to this product I can enjoy dough/batter-based goodies much more often than I could if I was just eating the regular, carb-heavy versions of these foods as an occasional treat.Carbquik is admittedly a little pricey, but you get a big box of mix that should last you a while.  I ordered this from Amazon, but it actually shipped from the supplier ""Carbsmart"", which offers a variety of low-carb items for those following a controlled-carbohydrate approach to eating.  By the way, this way of eating has gotten me back to my college weight in record time, and with no trouble maintaining that weight now that I'm there.A final tip about this product: be adventurous and doctor up the recipes on the box as you see fit.  For example, some melted butter and/or a little grated parmesan cheese in the biscuit batter will make for a tastier, more interesting biscuit, and I already told you about the adding-blueberries-to-the-pancake-batter thing.  Chopped strawberries in the pancake batter works great, too!  And I'm still determined to find a way to make decent pizza crust out of this stuff.",positive
"Attention Low Carbers and Diabetics!!!Yeah, I know.  You've tried other Low Carb products and most SUCK right?  I've been doing this for 12 years -- I lost 160 pounds the first 2 years and then slowly slipped and gained back about 50 pounds over the last 8 years. Believe me, it doesn't take much to put it back on.  I never went back to eating full blown carbs -- just more desserts, maybe a hamburger and fries here and there.  I am now back to strict low carb and the first thing I did was buy my wonderful Carbquik!!  Everything positive everyone said on these Amazon reviews is TRUE!!  I swear!  And the few negatives have got to be from people who are not EXCLUSIVELY low carb.  Is it expensive?  Not when you can finally have delicious biscuits or pancakes and a ton of other previously forbidden foods.I've tried every low carb packaged food around.  It's actually a lot of fun experimenting but I remember some DOOSIES!!  I remember the Atkins Macaroni and Cheese product (10 or 12 years ago)  OH MY GOD!!  Soooooo GROSS.  I literally gagged and choked from just a taste.  That was the worst product I've tried and the rest of just not very good.  CARBQUIK IS AWESOME.  Buy it right now!!  Netrition has it for 11.99 plus 5.95 shipping so it is a much better deal.  Which is unusual for Amazon -- they are usually the cheapest place.  I adore Amazon by the way!!!If anyone out there reading this is hesitant to try low carb, please do yourself a favor and read Gary Taubes ""Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It"".  It will change your life!Happy Low Carbing....",positive
"Four stars due to price only. Otherwise, it would have been an absolute pleasure to give it a full five stars.I've made waffles, pancakes, and drop biscuits so far and I have to say this stuff is awesome.  The texture is a little strange at first, comes out of package lumpy when it's dry, but mixes up fine.  I also have to use MUCH more water in the recipes than is listed on the box in order to get the right consistency- maybe that is where other reviewers are having taste problems?  Pancakes/waffles cooked up well, thicker than expected so make smaller drops of batter per piece and flatten with spatula as they cook if possible to ensure even heating through the middle and so as to not end up burned.My husband and I have been on Atkins for about 6 months now.  We've splurged on IHOP pancakes a few times in the last few months, and I have to say although the texture is a little different with these, add butter and syrup (even sugar free) this stuff tastes like the real thing.  We can even eat them plain and they taste not too far from normal pancakes.  I suggest adding more water/ half and half in the recipe (for pancakes we added 1 cup half and half, almost 1 cup water to get the consistency we like) because you'll find when you mix it up it's like the batter is a black hole for moisture.  My tastes haven't changed too much and I still by far prefer ""real"" food, but I've found this mix is a completely different ballgame when it comes to ""diabetic/diet"" foods and there's not too big a difference.Also, the fiber in this is AWESOME!  It will take you a few days to notice though ;-)",positive
"I was very dubious that this stuff would be any good when I bought it, but I just finished making the cheese biscuit recipe on the box and I am AMAZED.  Seriously, they are so good- even my kids like them; they couldn't tell they were low-carb.  They were soft, light, and buttery like the cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster.  I wouldn't recommend using the plain ol' water and carbquick biscuit recipe.  Even if you use real Bisquick, those biscuits are NEVER going to be any good.  Anyone who has made biscuits from scratch knows they have to have a lot of fat in them- either butter or shortening- to be edible.  And you have to stop messing with the dough as soon as everything is moist enough to stick together- don't knead it at all or you'll wind up with hocky pucks.  Anyway,  follow the directions, measure accurately and don't cut corners- margarine?? yuck!  The recipe says to use butter, so don't complain if you don't follow directions and you wind up with a mess.I'll be making the pancakes tomorrow- can't wait!! It's been probably at least a year since I had pancakes...BTW- A couple of reviews on here have been bad because it's too pricey- but that's not really fair.  This price on Amazon is more than twice the price I got mine for elsewhere- that's not Carbquick's fault. As with anything, you have to shop around.",positive
"I regularly use low carb bake mix.  I have for years.  Sometimes I use it on its own, sometimes I'll do half real flour half lc bake mix.  I've tried Atkins, Bob's Redmill, and Carbquick.  Carbquick is by far the best tasting mix.  It has a lighter less wheaty taste than flour but it's also much more buttery tasting.  Like some reviews have said, it does have a slightly salty taste.  I just reduce the amount of salt called for by 1/2 to 1/3 and that takes care of it.  Bob's Redmill is good but a lot higher in carbs and Atkins tastes too much like soy and the cooked products taste bland and empty.As far as being healthy, I wouldn't necessarily equate Carbquick to a health food but when you're on a low carb diet and use it in moderation it is perfect for what it's meant to be, a low carb substitute for foods you shouldn't be eating a ton of anyway. Every recipe I've made off the box comes out great.  For the drop biscuits I add about 2 T of heavy cream and subtract that amount of water.  Its great as a light breading for Chicken Parm or fish and of course, the pancakes or waffles are great.I highly recommend this product and will keep using it as long as they make it.Oh, and like others have said, it's ridiculously overpriced on Amazon.  Get it from Netrition instead.",positive
My first meal using Carbquick was chicken and dumplings. Like it stated on the box you have to cook it gently or it will fall apart. Mine did. But by the time I actually got to eat it I didn't care how it looked. It had been two years since I had made chicken and dumplings. And three months since starting on a seriously low carb diet. I wanted some dumplings. Even though it fell apart it was delicious. The kids ate it and loved it once I could get them to try it. None of them had ever tried chicken and dumplings before. They looked at it like I was offering them slugs for dinner. But hunger won and they tried it. My husband even loved it. We gave it 10 thumbs up. Later we made pancakes. They were also yummy. The only downfall is the price. We cant completely replace flour for the whole family with this product or we would blow our whole grocery budget. So for now we are keeping it just for the low carb eaters. Sadly this means I will have to cook two batches of anything made with flour. One for the dieters and one for the non dieters.,positive
"I used this product under the belief that it was really better than regular flour. Guess what. It isn't. Go to the isle on your grocery store and you will see that there is about a 5 carb/ 20 calorie difference between this and regular wheat flour. NOT TO MENTION, this is WHITE, REFINED, HIGHLY PROCESSED. Taste delicious, if you are on atkins or Dukans and you eat this, you may experience what I experienced. My experience is what made me turn around and realize the truth about this product:1. INSANE cravings for more carbs. You will want them whether it comes from this product or junk. That is because a carb is a carb and regular store bought/ restaurant style/ vending machines/ cafeteria food/ etc will not use this product. You will seriously slip in your will power. The serving size for CARBquick is ONLY 1/4 a cup. You'd do yourself a favor and just spend the money on a regular slice of bread.2. ACNE golore. I have minimal acne. Wheat makes me break out. Atkins gave me the clearest skin ever. After a week of this product I had tiny zits all over my face! Unacceptable!Considering the expense of this product, it is not worth paying for. Carbquick should be known as the Carb that will QUICKLY spike your insulin! You'd do better to get yourself some almond flour or if you are not wheat sensitive (which most people are the FDA just doesn't want to ruin the wheat industry) just buy some real flour!",negative
"Be prepared for visitors. The decadent aroma of Chocolate Raspberry Truffle imbues your kitchen (or office) as you brew this light roast from Van Houtte. We brewed a couple cups at the office (in a cubicle) and the rich aroma carried through the office air vents, attracting droopy-eyed co-workers in search of chocolate.Delicate for a flavored coffee, this blend made a delicious afternoon treat. And, amazingly, the artificial flavoring doesn't leave a strong chemical aftertaste. The smell of rich chocolate and raspberries lingers after the last sip, giving the impression that a team of chocolatiers just departed. Honestly, Van Houtte Chocolate Raspberry Truffle is heady stuff.We tested and enjoyed Van Houtte Chocolate Raspberry Truffle both on Keurig's small cup (5.25 oz) and small mug (7.25 oz) settings. According to the Van Houtte website, ""The 8-oz size makes the ideal cup of coffee, but you can vary the cup size if you want to change the coffee's strength (for example, choose a larger cup size to get a less intense cup of coffee).""If you are concerned about freshness, our box of 24K cups came with an expiration date of July 10, 2011, or more than six months from our purchase date.Rating: Five stars.",positive
"I received a Kyjen Tennis Slider to review, and at first I was skeptical. It seemed flimsy and gimmicky. My two dogs changed my mind, and a friend's dog has also tried it and given her approval too! All three dogs thoroughly enjoyed learning to move the individual flaps of the puzzle toy to release one and then both tennis balls, and then moving the center piece to slide up or down, revealing treats! All of the dogs figured the puzzle out within minutes, and each has their own style. My Rott paws it open, bashing it with his giant paws. My Lab nosed it for a while, then picked it up and tossed it. My friend's Terrier mix nosed it open. This is a great way to keep the dogs thinking and to give an outlet for some mental energy. I thought it was flimsy, but so far even with the abuse dished out by close to 200 lbs of dog so far, it only has a few minor scratches, so I would say it is holding up nicely!The bad: the dogs solve it too quickly, and there is no way to make it harder. Additionally, I am not sure how it will hold up in the long term, but I will let you know!Feel free to read the entire review at: [...]",positive
"As a previous reviewer stated, the wells for the treats in this game were too narrow and deep for my dog's nose/mouth to reach the treat. The very first time she tried it she cut her mouth on the plastic edges and started bleeding.  I didn't think this would happen as she isn't a large dog with a big snout (30 lb. Cocker Spaniel mix) - her snout is longer and thinner than an average Cocker. It would have helped to know the size of the treat compartments to have an idea of the size before I purchased this. I measured it myself and it is about 1.5"" deep, 2 1/8"" wide and 2 1/4"" long. Seems big enough, but it wasn't. Additionally, only 1 of the 3 yellow compartment covers that are meant to flip up to expose the treat actually stay up long enough to allow a few seconds for the dog to get the treat. The other 2 fall down right away on top of the dog's face which could result in more cuts to the eyes or other parts of the face. I was disappointed because my dog was excited to play and find the treats, but I couldn't let it continue with her being cut. Good game concept, but edges of the toy need to be more smooth and rounded. I am returning this tomorrow.",negative
"My ten pound Yorkie is very food centric when it comes to games - if there isn't food, he isn't playing.  We have several bumble balls and kongs that he loves to play with and thought this treat wheel would be a fun new game for him.  The yellow playing pieces were much too big for him to get his mouth around and he was unable to master using his paws to flip them out of the holders.  For a dog that LOVES any game that involves food, this just proved much too frustrating for him. And believe me, we tried to help our little guy out with this. We left the yellow cups off and just slightly rotated the wheel, but even that was too difficult for him to ""spin"" as it did not move easily.  And it's not like our dog isn't ""Paw-centric"" as he is actually quite adept at using his paws to move and flip his Kong, and to fish treats out from under furniture, etc.  We tried over the course of several weeks to try and help our pal get the hang of this toy, but all parties finally agreed that this just wasn't fun the way a toy should be. Perhaps if you have a bigger dog this will work for you, but it received two paws down from our little buddy.One other concern that I had was the fact that the small hole in the top of the yellow cups seemed just the right opening for a dog to catch a nail in and get stuck on his paw. Granted that on one should ever leave a pet and a toy unattended, but something for people to keep in mind if they do buy this product. (yes I'm a worry wart pet parent, but you'd be amazed at the predicaments our pets have gotten themselves into...)",negative
"I'm happy to say that all three of my dogs had no issue with the yellow covers cracking. They are hard plastic, but they are fairly thick and don't give even to a hard squeeze. My dogs all realized that the object was to get the covers out of the way, not to chew on them, so that may be the issue. My 4-month-old German Shepherd figured this out very quickly and even put the little covers back on after all the treats were gone, as if she expected them to refill magically, lol! It took my 3-year-old golden retriever a bit more time to figure out and she used her paws quite a bit whereas the puppy was all teeth. It was very interesting to see them try different ways of figuring out the puzzle. However, my 3-year-old malamute is kind of a baby and he tried very briefly before he looked at me and started to whine. Clearly it's not as much fun for a furbaby who is used to having everything handed to him! My girls still get very excited every time we pull this out though. We always use a high value treat in the puzzle, something special that they don't get every day. They will play the game over and over and over as many times as I refill it. I definitely think this is something most dogs can do on their own if you need to keep them busy for 10-15 minutes but my girls seems to enjoy it even more when I'm there cheering them on every time they have a success. The materials are very durable, in my opinion, and clean up couldn't be easier. The holes are very easy to wipe clean and a quick rinse under the faucet for the rest is generally all I need to do for the rest. Wonderful toy at a great price if you have highly intelligent dogs who get bored easily!",positive
"We have a 16 week Cocker Spaniel-Australian Shepherd mix (~20 lbs). We got this toy for him when he was only around 10 weeks old.  It was challenging for him the first time.  When we gave it to him the next day, he knew exactly what he was doing and got all the treats out within two minutes.  We even timed it.  Now, as soon as we set it on the floor, it takes only a few seconds for him to get each compartment open, and we don't give it to him very often.  It's a cute/fun way to deliver some treats, but it's not long before he's looking at us like, ""Okay, now what?  What's next??""Pros: Opens easily so it's not too frustrating.  The star design makes compartments a bit more challenging if the treats are pushed further inside.  You can put a dab of peanut butter in a few, and it will take him longer to lick it out, but you might have to clean it after.  The grips on the underside really help hold it in place so that he doesn't slide it around the floor too far or too quickly. It has withstood his strong bite/chewing. It is rare that he flips it over, too, so it's weighted well.Cons: Too easy, finished with it and bored within a minute, if not a few seconds.",positive
"My Large Shepard/Chow/Collie Mix is very smart and easily bored. Lets just say he can disembowel a stuffed toy in seconds. Anywhoo, we needed to find a toy that at least challenges him a little bit. The Paw puzzle was fun for him and my family to use. He's definitely food motivated so this was a perfect fit. At first he was laying down while trying to lift up the cups and he couldn't get them up. So i was a little worried they might be a little to smooth for him to lift up but then he stood and gripped the cup in his teeth and pulled it up. He now has the hang of it and can find all the treats in no time. Its great for training (you add the command find it to your routine and it can become a whole new trick/job for your dog). The only down side I can think of is that it's a bit bulky for a toy (you can't just throw it in a dog toy bin) and that it might get old fast for some dogs or owners to use. My other dog is a Amstaff mix and she showed interest in the treats but no desire to search for them lol. So certain breeds may not think this is the bee's knee's. Its easily cleaned, a nice grade of plastic ( although i worry about the cups cracking). You definitely want to supervise while your dog is having fun with this toy. Other than that its fun, and well worth it.",positive
"I bought this puzzle to help entertain my smart and curious and food driven dogs. My ""boys"" love it! We play it every single day. Often to work on obedience (sit, get it, down, get it!) and just for fun administration of treats and even dinner. My golden retriever loves it, but is a chewer, so he must be supervised with it. He pulled the cups out and thought that in itself was the reward... LOL  but once I simply pointed to the treat hidden in the pawprint dish, he figured it out and was a happy camper. I also bought the spinner, which is actually my favorite of the two styles. I can get my golden's entire kibble allotment for one meal (we feed twice a day) inside it, so it slows down his feeding (so he doesn't gulp it down and get bloat). I know that my dogs love it by the perked ears and bouncing when they see me pick one of the toys up. They also sit and wait to be ""released"" to start their game. Great fun! The plastic is nice too since you can disinfect it easily or wash it in the sink without worrying about warping, splitting, or cracking wood like on the expensive models of similar toys. Plus, the price has been great and I found it at my local canine speciality store too!",positive
"I have a golden retriever as well as a pembroke welsh corgi. They love their food and tend to inhale it. But they are also very smart and tend to get board. I bought the Star Spinner as well as the paw print shaped toy by this same company and they had a blast from the moment I filled it and set it on the floor! I love that the toys are plastic. So they are much easier to clean (just spray and rinse in the sink, or wipe out with a clorox wipe). Particularly since my corgi prefers soft/moist treats as compared to my dry kibble loving golden. I bought this for roughly $20 at my local canine specialty store, which is far more affordable than the ""name brand"" products. And since I worry about the bacterial growth on the far more expensive wooden models, the easy to clean and disinfect plastic one has been perfect for us. Safety Note: as with ANY dog toy, please supervise your dog while using. Their ""drive"" will be increased while playing with the toy, and with the paw print model with the removable cups, don't let your dog chew on the cups, but redirect him to the treat inside the dish after he pulls out the cup. My golden retriever loves it so much that I now use it to give him his kibble every day! Which is much safer as the bigger dogs tend towards bloat, which can kill your dog. This allows him to have fun while eating tiny amounts of kibble at a time. Win,Win!",positive
"i have to admit - i was worried this was a big mistake when i first gave this toy to Bacon.  he was confused.  he first tried barking maniacally to get the treats to appear.  he then tried digging into the carpet next to the toy.  i wondered if i'd be able to send the toy back, as there was no way i would pull this toy out again if all it did is prove that my dog is not smart and barks too much.  luckily, within 15 minutes, he successfully unearthed a treat.  it's not an easy toy for him - but it's amazing to me that he has learned how to do it.  he's learned a bit of patience and problem solving.  two things i doubted he'd ever learn.the yellow plastic parts - we've lost one.  i'm really not sure what Bacon did with it.  i just use that open cubby as the 'easy hole' for him to find a treat in.  Bacon is a schnorkitzu (schnauzer yorkie shihtzu). i imagine larger dogs would chew the yellow parts up pretty quickly.i'm looking forward to getting another puzzle toy in the future.  i recommend this toy.",positive
"I would definitely agree with others that this is not a very challenging puzzle toy.  So why do I give it 5 stars?  Well, challenging or not, this toy keeps my dog engaged and happy while eating!When my husband and I adopted our little dachshund/miniature schnauzer mix, he wasn't eating very much.  The vet told us that once he acclimated to his new owners and surroundings, his appetite would pick up.  Well, it didn't.  After two months, he still would not eat very much out of his bowl.  He would take 3-4 bites and would walk away from all his food.  My husband and I had to force our dog to eat or hand feed him - neither of which we liked.I read up on dachshunds and found out that they are hunting dogs.  I thought that maybe if we made getting his meal a bit more of a hunt or challenge that he would like it more - and sure enough, I was right!  Ever since we bought this star toy, he eats ALL his food with no problems!  It is such a relief not to have force or hand feed our dog and to not worry if our dog is getting enough food.  The fact that he enjoys it and likes it so much is just the icing on the cake and makes us so happy!  So, for our dog, it's more of an interactive feeder than a toy or brain game but we feel that it was well worth the money paid!We've had it about a month now and our dog eats out of it 1-2 times a day and it's holding up just fine.  He is a big chewer and he's tried to chew this a few times but so far, has not done any damage.  We have high hopes that this will last for a while!",positive
"Paw Hide- she sniffed a little and went straight to the covers and after she got one off trotted away like that was the prize! I showed her the treats and she proceeded to get them all. She figured it out pretty quick. I use it as a more challenging way of dispensing treats now.Star Spinner- she spun the thing and figured it out pretty quickly. Not much of a challenge there. Still, a fun way to dispense treats.Treat triad- this one was the most challenging, as it has 2 parts to it. She turned the red part around and then went to open the containers. Therein lies the rub. IMO, the container cover extends too far down so as to make it very difficult for her to grasp it with her mouth or her paw. She was unable to get a grip on it so she could not get to the treats. She didn't like this one.Overall, I don't find them to be that challenging, except for the Treat Triad but that one, I think, has a design flaw. Its not mentally challenging but physically so. I'm not sorry I got them but I expected more.",neutral
"This is a review for the Treat Wheel by Kyjen. This is my second product with them and will most likely be my last as the other one had some design flaws as well. Overall, the concepts seem to be good, but there's always one glaring flaw and cheap materials/construction. This treat wheel is a good idea: pull out the ""pegs"" and find the treat then use your nose to push the wheel around until you find a secondary treat in another chamber. However, the execution is anything but good. First, the pegs are in too deep and with little (except a dangerously small hole to snag a nail) to grip except super slippery plastic. I tried myself to push and pull the item out of place, and it wouldn't budge (not surprising since 3/4 of it is ""buried"") and my dogs just grew frustrated and quit. I thought of using it without the pegs and just as a spinner but all the chambers are connected, and the top portion is so badly attached to the bottom that it wobbles about instead of spinning smoothly around. Plus, the chambers are so slick (all the toy being made of that same super slippery plastic) that the treat just slides around. And forget durability. I've seen Dollar Store toys constructed better. A medium to large dog could break this thing in one sitting.",negative
"Im out working in the daytime and feel real bad that my energetic pup is home bored to death! So finding this toy calmed my fear of doggy daytime boredom. It has seven (my favorite number) treat chambers that challenged my dog to lift each cup in order to reveal its prize!It is a must have when teaching the basics of eating obedience/command. It also taught him important problem-solving skills. I had to turn the pieces upside down at first because my dog smelled the treat through the space but cried because he was too inexperienced to figure out how to get it. I suggest this technique if this puzzle is too challenging for your dog; at least till they figure out how to successfully pull the piece off when turned the right way.The Non-skid pads on bottom is an amazing feature. I guess the makers knew mischievous dogs would push the entire toy around as an additional part of the game lol. Its base material is plastic which is perfect for washing. My dog chooses to use his teeth to pull up the pieces not his paw, so slob is usually all over this toy. I'm so glad it's plastic!Its a must have because it provides hours of fun, and I encourage anyone with a curious doggy to get one!!!",positive
"I have a Fox/JRT/who-knows-what terrier mix who really enjoys puzzle toys, provided there is food in there to motivate him. I purchased both Kyjen's Triad and their Jigsaw Glider. My pooch went right for both, and my only (minor) complaint is that they're TOO easy.Forrest has mastered other treat toys, including the Aikou (done in under two minutes), and Nina Ottosson's Dog Magic and Tornado. With the Triad, he had the ""spin"" and ""flip"" mechanisms figured out in a few minutes. Keeping the flip doors open long enough to detract the treat, however, seemed to require some skill and practice. Not generally a ""cheater"", he finally resorted to flipping the whole unit upside down, to discover that doesn't work very well either, unless he kept rolling it over and over repeatedly. He did (during the initial test drive) get the hang of flipping the flap and keeping it up long enough to get his hard-fought reward. I may make mention that he has a long, narrow snout, and the patience of a saint once his tongue makes physical contact with food stuffs. A friend of mine has a young Border Collie/Karelian Bear Dog cross who is still figuring out all the parts to the Magic, so these Kyjen toys would be appropriate for him, as well as any dog just becoming familiar to puzzle toys, and learning how they work. It's also worth a mention that if you're not willing to sacrifice peace and quiet for your dog's amusement, do not purchase. Nor if you have squeaky-wheel neighbors living below your hard wood floors... unless they're out of town.My terrier has a short attention span, in that if it's TOO hard, he loses interest after a while. Not one for extreme challenges. Nina Ottosson's Twister is still a ""project in the works"", and not one I would recommend for first-timers and beginners. Kyjen's Triad and Glider are not in this category. For the money, I'm happy to add them to his collection. I just fill 'em all up at once, and let the racket commence!",negative
"Okay, I'll admit it; I'm spoiled when it comes to pasta.  Having  lived in Italy for two years, my tastebuds found the 'real deal' and upon returning to the US, I've been searching for something even remotely approaching the velvety luciousness of a good Roman pasta product.  No dice.  Most pasta products I've tried end up a little too gluey/glutinous.  Other than the 'gourmet' brands which can be purchased via Dean & Deluca or similar outlets (for similar, mind-boggling prices) I've had to settle.Not anymore!My fiance' was diagnosed with Type2 diabetes a few years ago.  When we started dating, I began modifying my pantry accordingly, figuring it might not be such a bad idea for me to start watching my carbs as well.  I found Carba Nada while searching for a good pasta, which though low in carbs, might still *hopefully* taste even remotely like pasta, without that 'stewed tennis shoe' taste and texture (Think of Chaplain's famous scene, eating a boiled boot and twirling the shoelaces, a'la Romana).Skepticism turned to stunned disbelief - the taste is amazing, truly a wonderful, slightly egg-flour-y, slightly nutty and naturally buttery.  The texture is perfection, light and springy and never, 'shoe-lacy' chewy.  Top it with a bit of light butter, butter substitute, garlic and romano and you have heaven on Earth.  A bit of light-cream based alfredo sauce and you have pure Heaven.  Partner it full-tilt with your best hearty meat-based sauces and you are in Orbit-Houston-We-Have-Tastebud-Liftoff.Have I made it clear that this is truly GOOD stuff?put the water on, I'll get the cheese grater.Nancy Harding, St. Louis, MO.",positive
"The good:1. This tastes really good to me. One of the better truly low carb pastas that I've tried.2. So easy to cook - it only takes 5 minutes.3. With regular pasta, I dislike al dente because it's usually too firm for my taste but with this, al dente is just right. It's not too firm and not mushy.4. Only 24 grams of carbs + 6 grams of fiber and you get an entire 1.5 cups which is a much larger serving for way fewer carbs than regular pasta.5. The subscribe and save price was very reasonable I felt and it's great to have it delivered right to your door.The Bad:1. Unfortunately this made my blood glucose rise from about 100 to about 150 within about 45 minutes of eating and it stayed up there for almost 90 minutes. Next time I eat this I'll know to exercise within 30 minutes or so of ingesting and I think that might take care of the blood glucose spike. Worth it to have some decent pasta.I'd also like to point out that my husband had a bigger serving than I did and it didn't spike his blood glucose as many points as it did me most likely because he's more muscular and more active than I am.I gave this 4.5 stars because I think it tastes really good, it has a good mouth feel, the price is reasonable and you get a good sized portion. Even though it spiked my blood glucose, I'm still going to keep this on the menu at least once a month.",positive
"I've tried many different low-carb pastas over the last 14 years. They all tasted like cardboard, didn't smell like pasta and disintegrated into grainy, pasty substance if even slightly overcooked (not that the texture was ever pasta-like to begin with). When I ordered the Carba-Nada, the most I had really hoped for was ""edible"" or that whatever funky grassy or cardboard-like flavors it might have could be masked with a bold sauce. The first surprise was that it smelled exactly like regular hard semolina pasta while boiling (I really love that smell!) I like my pasta al dente and this was most definitely al dente and sturdy like a good pasta should be. I ate a few strands right out of the pot with nothing on them and was surprised at how much I liked it. Bonus: With all that extra protein and fiber in it, I was more stuffed eating what's considered 2 servings (4 dry ounces, like ""regular"" pasta) than I've ever been with the same amount of ""regular"" pasta but the Carba-Nada has fewer calories. I saved even more calories because I didn't need to add a protein to my dinner. There's already plenty of protein in the Carba-Nada pasta itself. The best basic pantry item I've found in years.",positive
"I became familiar with this powder, as well as many other dry products from Barry Farms, when my son was little and we were involved in scouting together.  Even years after he left the scouts I remained involved at the large regional camp here for the boy scouts teaching survival training. And I still do a lot of hiking and camping on my own. Powdered spices, veggies, cheeses, bullion, and various stocks were a staple item on camping trips due to their convenience.  Some of the dry wares were much better than others.  This tomato powder was definitely one that turned out to be consistently convenient and tasty, and thus worthy of recommending.  We used it when we made stews and soups and it added a flavorful tomato taste to the various broths and stocks.  I would not recommend this product for making tomato soup since its rather costly, and besides, dried soups are easy and cheap for taking along on a hike.  It is best used in enriching the flavor of a soup or stew, whether it be a ready made mix, or one you are making from stock.  It is very rich and surprisingly good.  I took one star off for it is a little costly for only the 2 oz. you get.  But for what its designed for, it is worth the price since you don't use all that much at once.  As I have stated in my other reviews of dried foods like Barry Farm brands, there will always be a core group of consumers that would never give a favorable nod to a powdered food substitute of any kind.  This powder is definitely not going to remind you of the old home days of native tomato's from Grammas back yard for sure.  If you feel you are one of those that never considered a dry substitute of any kind real food, trust me that this is no time to start feeling like Daniel Boone by trying out this powder.  However if you are one that does a lot of hiking and camping where cooking your own meals over an open fire is a big part of that experience, by all means this tasty powder would greatly enliven that experience.  Just remember its rather strong, and expensive, so use sparingly.  Recommended...",positive
"UPDATE:  My original review is below this update. but if you are looking for the original Spear O Mint flavor (which is great), these are now the ""new and improved"" flavor which is terrible.  It is not just a slight difference, it is a complete overhaul.  It is more like Pep-O-Mint with an overpowering chemical flavor.  It seems someone at the company must have decided since some people like ""conspicuously strong mints"" we should sell them.  Unfortunately instead of leaving my favorite flavor Life Saver alone and coming out with a new strong mint, they made the foolish decision to re-flavor these.  I actually started choking on them it was so bad.  I thought it was just a mistake (I've had Pep-O-Mint occasionally mixed in a pack of Wint-O-Green or Spear-O-Mint before), but I quickly realized no, it is just the ""new and [not] improved"" flavor.  I've contacted the company previously (when they started adding artificial sweetener to some of the regular flavors) and they told me that their ""taste tests"" revealed that folks preferred the new flavor.  I think they must have found a test panel of folks who like the aftertaste of artificial sweetener.  I'm going to complain to the company again, but it will probably once again fall on deaf ears.MY ORIGINAL REVIEW [based on the original flavor Spear-O-Mint, which I also gave 5 stars]These have become extremely hard to find.  It seems that the stores believe there is only a market for sugarless mints.  I hate sugarless products and the associated throat dryness that comes with consuming them.These are great tasting, sweetened with sugar, and also seem to act as an upset stomach reliever.",negative
"My 6-month-old bichon frise puppy takes after his mommy in that he's a very picky eater. This is the only brand of dog food he's eaten without making a fussy face. I'm sold!We had him on Royal Canin for about 2 months until we came across Bil Jac. Originally, it was a freebie from our pet supply store. I put it right next to his Royal Canin and the answer was obvious. He loved it. And why wouldn't he? It's made of real chicken and chicken organs, which provides a natural source of fat.I went through the ingredient list and did my own research. Arginine plays an important role in cell division, the healing of wounds, removing ammonia from the body, immune function, and the release of hormones. I went a bit further and asked my vet. He told me that puppies less than 1 year old are unable to create arginine internally, and although it's not an essential amino acid, it's always a good idea to include it in a puppy's nutrition.Bil Jac is slow cooked for over 40 minutes, and that ensures more nutrients are retained during the process. And the fact that there's no sprayed-on fat, corn gluten meal, wheat gluten meal, or less expensive proteins sold me.My vet approved. My budged approved. Most importantly, my puppy gave it the paws up. I'm sticking with Bil Jac all throughout his adult years!",positive
"I bought this thing after a recommendation from a pet store rep. My dog hardly touched the stuff, and then I looked at the ingredients: one of the first things on it was corn-a grain known to cause allergies in dogs. As a matter of fact, corn might be the most allergy-prone food amongst dogs. Not to mention, thanks to our friends at Monsanto, it is almost always Genetically modified (GMO) or a franken-food, unless it's organic. Real ""premium"" dog foods brag that they've no corn.Right at the top of the list of ingredients is chicken-by-products, another no-no among real ""premium"" dog foods. This means all the waste that it is usually thrown out from the chicken since it's not real meat. Cheap dog foods put this in their food simply because it's cheap, but it's not real meat. A little further down you will notice BHA, an artificial preservative, which again real ""premium"" dog foods do not have.In short, BilJac is a joke. It is basically, insanely overpriced Alpo, with no organic ingredients whatsoever, and uses all the shortcuts, filler, and chemistry that the cheapest dog foods on the market use. Don't be fooled by the old-fashioned appeal of the company's 60 years in business. There is nothing but modern chemistry in the bag, and all the folksy appeal will not make up for cheap, lousy ingredients. I ended up buying Blue Buffalo Wilderness and I have not looked back.",negative
"Okay, first off...if you can't stand regular Kraft Mac-n-Cheese don't bother with this product.  It's a LOT like regular Kraft MnC. It's been made with pasta with 50% whole grain.  Okay, nice compromise there; the 100% whole wheat pastas can be a bit grainy tasting but we know we all need less white flour in our diets.Now, you're discerning 5 year old will probably be able to tell the difference between this and regular Kraft MnC and if he or she is uber-picky about change, demands a certain brand, etc, well, then, this won't fool him.  But my kids ate it up fine.  The 9 year old barely noticed anything different (but she likes WW pastas), the 7 yo who normally doesn't like WW MnC ate it, although could tell it was WW.  The 2.5 year old just kept shoveling it in with his bare hands; I guess that means he liked it.So in a nutshell, this is a worthwhile product to try if you're kids like Kraft MnC.  Same flavor as far as the sauce goes at least.  Same shape of noodles.  The fiber content for a serving of this is a respectable 5g, up from 1g for the tradtional stuff.  Not bad.Of note is the fact that this product has only 6oz in a box as opposed to the 7.25oz in the traditional MnC.For comparison's sake, I usually buy the Hogson Mill 100% WW Mac-n-Cheese.  I found this a bit milder tasting as far as wheaty-ness goes; makes sense as Kraft uses a blend and HM is 100% whole wheat.  My picky eater will eat the Kraft but not the HM.  Hope that helps those of you with similar customers to feed.  I found the Kraft brand in my stores for a little less money than what it's being sold on Amazon for, but it might be hard to find in the stores for many people.",positive
"My 11 dogs love this so I say it is great! The tiny ones (toy poodles) get the almost straight food. The others get this mixed with their Bil-Jac. I am impressed with the ingredients. Not full of corn! Another thing I noticed... Every time I have fed my dogs any brand of straight canned dog food, with the exception of Science Diet, they had diarrhea. Not with this one. Not even one of them had it. That's a good thing. I ordered two more cases and will continue. The price is reasonable too and free shipping with Amazon Prime or free shipping with purchase over 25.00. I also ordered the chicken with rice and the dog food for all life stages.  My dogs love them all the same. I had never purchased food with lamb in it before but the one for life stages has it. i do not like the way veal or lamb are treated and have never eaten it myself either. However,having said that, I will be ordering this monthly for my dogs. Just wish there were more choices without lamb. It is impressive that their cattle are free range grazing cattle and fish are ocean not farm raised. I believe my dogs are eating better than us! Seriously, you will be impressed with the ingredients list on these foods.",positive
"My westie and yorkie eat this canned food and I thought I might find it slightly less expensive on Amazon.I found this one and saw the picture of the large dog food which is normally what I buy at the pet store.  It appeared cheaper by a little after considering the shipping cost.I was very disappointed in finding out after shipping cost I actually paid .54 cents more than my pet store!  But then it was worse!!! The cans were more than half the size of the picture!  I contacted customer service and told them I should have read the description, however, the picture was of the larger can.  They offered a return, I would have been stupid again to pay $16+ total in shipping to and from to get a $14 credit.I told customer service the picture was misleading and she said she wasn't sure on this product, but in the past they've told Amazon they have wrong pictures on certain items and Amazon does nothing about it! I don't know if it was their fault or Amazon's fault, but I do know I paid DOUBLE!  I have purchased a lot of items on Amazonb and this is the first time I've felt CHEATED.",negative
"I thrive on these mashed potatoes, and also the equally excellent Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes. I think I can hear an inner voice of my mother telling me 60 years ago that I shouldn't like prepared foods, but I ignore that voice a lot. These are extremely easy to make (I heat my water for four minutes in an 1100 watt microwave), and they taste pretty good just as they are.Of course, I rarely leave things just as they are. I sometimes add in some milk with my water. It gives the potatoes a richer taste. I also dice various versions of Spam, mix in some canned string beans and pitted black olives, heat everything up, and mix it in with the potatoes. That way it becomes a quick and easy entree.I suppose homemade mashed potatoes have their points. Just try making them when you're over 60. This product starts looking pretty attractive at that point. And the texture is actually better than the best homemade potatoes I've had (most homemade versions usually just end up lumpy, though).Anyway, I recommend these. Don't pay attention to those inner voices telling you otherwise. This is a winner.",positive
"The item itself is in a squeeze pack and that does not work very well with peanut butter. The instructions say to knead the individual package before opening... whatever that means?  I did move the content of the package around before opening.  But so much of it remained in the package when I tried to use it. Effectively I got about a spoon full out of the package and could not squeeze the rest out.  So I opened the package and licked the insides to enjoy the rest.  It got quite messy.  The taste was okay, but not great, and no funny aftertaste of anything. If I tasted it in the store, I would not have purchased it.  I will eat the rest of the squeeze packs, but I have no plans to order them again or recommend them. To others that feel the need to eat this stuff, I would recommend a bottle and specifically not the squeeze pouches.  I also believe it would be too difficult for a child to use at school, even a middle school child.  With normal items such as juice/toothpaste in a squeeze pack, when you squeeze the contents move away and your fingers come very close to each other.  With peanut butter, you squeeze your fingers but the peanut butter does not move towards the top. So it just does not work well.  I wanted to love this stuff -- oh well.---A month later I have come back to re-rate this product.  I have about 13 packs left out of the initial 20.  I hate eating them, it makes a mess, it is hard to use, and the taste is not that great.  I will likely be throwing them out soon.  I do not recommend this product.  And I LOVE chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!",negative
"I totally agree with the reviewer who said this mayo is wayyy to hot!! I bought this mayo for my boyfriend who loves pepper with his sandwiches. I was alittle skeptical because I like pepper but not alot. So I reluctantly bought this because I really like the regular olive oil mayo.I was the first one to try this mayo. I had made me a club sandwich with turkey, turkey bacon, avocado, tomatoes, green leaf lettuce and then this mayo... The only thing I tasted was this mayo!!! It overpowered the whole sandwich. I didnt even use that much either... I was starving so I choked down this sandwich. Then I sat and drank, drank, drank some more just to get the pepper out of my mouth!! This was horrible...Then I gave some to my boyfriend to try and he spit it out!! He was like man what are you trying to do, poison me with pepper! I told him that is the mayo you had me buy with the cracked pepper in it. He said throw that jar away and get the regular olive oil mayo. This stuff is nasty!!I understand that everyone has their own opinion of food but this is really hot and overpowering with pepper. Like one reviewer said that it has cracked pepper in it so why would you buy it if you dont like pepper. I like pepper and my boyfriend loves pepper but this went in the trash!",negative
"I admit I bought a box of these at an Organic Sensitive Aware Health food grocery store, so I expected it to be expensive. However, this one deserves to be an entry in Consumer Reports' last page, which unfortunately I can't remember the name of at the moment.  Each month, the last page of CR's magazine has pictures people send in of scandalously absurd ripoffs, ad goofs, typos, etc, such as a picture of a six-inch tall pill bottle with the 1/2 cubic inch of actual pills that came in it --i.e. making the packaging look real big so the sucker customer will not realize the contents are so paltry.  Enjoy Life's marketing department did its job well; the box is 5 1/4""H x 6 1/2""W x 1 1/2"" D: the actual food item, once you unwrap the (5 1/2"" inch long) foil packet is just under 3"" long, less than 1/2"" wide, & 3/8"" deep.  I was driving when I ripped open the packet, & almost drove off the road when I beheld the veritable rat-poo dimensions of the bar.  Yes, it is sold by weight (5 oz; the things are dense), but the packaging is ridiculously misleading.Oh, the taste.  It's okay; vaguely sunflower seed-ish, merely the barest rumor of a whisper of sweetness or salt; as with most GF food manufacturers, Enjoy Life seems to feel that those of us who must forego gluten, or dairy or nuts or whatever also have no interest in flavor.  It does have a nice chewy mouth feel to it, which would have been nicer had there been more to feel.In a (presumably) unconscious self-satire, in big letters on the back of the box, it says ""Still Hungry?""  Well yes, and I know several people who would answer same if they ate the entire box of bar-lets, particularly if they'd been expecting something appropriate to the size of the box.",negative
"I expected that these canisters of Blue Diamond ""Roasted Almonds - Honey"" would be the same product as the little cans of Blue Diamond ""Honey Roasted Almonds"" ( Blue Diamond Almonds Honey Roast, 6-Ounce Tins (Pack of 12) ) but they're surprisingly not the same, and have a very ""off"" taste.  What a disappointment!  Blue Diamond has apparently seen fit to add much more maltodextrin and ""other natural flavors"", which I suspect cause the odd taste, thus ruining a fabulous product.I've been having a hard time finding the small cans of Blue Diamond ""Honey Roasted Almonds"" at the supermarkets, despite all the other flavors being carried.  It's as if Blue Diamond just, for some reason, *wants* this product to fail.  First they make it hard to get the canned version, then they completely change the taste of a great product and package it in a canister, using a name that is so similar that it contains all the same words, but without a hint that it's not the same product.I'd contact Blue Diamond and complain, but I already know that they never respond to customers despite having a contact link on their website.  In the past, I wrote to them when they test-marketed and then removed some wonderful silvered almonds (not ""slivered"" but silvered, as in almonds with a very light sugary coating);  when I wrote to ask, instead of appreciating my interest as a customer, they simply ignored me.So I'm offering this review as a warning to anyone else who might make the same mistake, and think that these almonds will be like the similarly-named canned ""Honey Roasted Almonds"" from the same company.  The ones in the can are great;  these are just plain awful, and I'll be throwing out 2.9 canisters of 3 purchased.",negative
"I ordered these lovely almonds a few weeks ago, as I often find myself jonesing for junk food, and I thought that if I had something that was good for me around, I would be less likely to grab something terrible.  These nuts are packed with nutrition, and they taste amazing.  They have just enough flavor to make me want more, but the fact that they are high in fat makes it difficult to eat too many in one sitting; I'm satiated with two handfuls.  I go through one little container every week or so.  They are perfect for anyone concerned with nutrition or trying to put on or keep muscle- they pack 6 grams of protein in 1 oz.  I will definitely be re-purchasing these nuts. I wasn't so keen on the idea of the canisters, as I don't like producing so much waste, but I have purchased nuts (peanuts etc) in the past in bulk, and they did go bad before I finished eating them.These nuts have kept me out of the icecream, chocolate chips, and other naughty sweet things that have little nutritional content.  These nuts taste like they should be bad for you, but they are more similar to vitamins than junk food; read the back for the nutritional content: 35% Vitamin E, 15% Phosphorus, 20% Magnesium, 35% Manganese....the list goes on...:)Update: I ordered my second shipment of these.  I love these and I eat a handful of these almonds after my morning banana yogurt shake and with my vitamins :)",positive
"My 11 dogs love this so I say it is great! The tiny ones (toy poodles) get the almost straight food. The others get this mixed with their Bil-Jac. I am impressed with the ingredients. Not full of corn! Another thing I noticed... Every time I have fed my dogs any brand of straight canned dog food, with the exception of Science Diet, they had diarrhea. Not with this one. Not even one of them had it. That's a good thing. I ordered two more cases and will continue. The price is reasonable too and free shipping with Amazon Prime or free shipping with purchase over 25.00. I also ordered the chicken with rice and the dog food for all life stages.  My dogs love them all the same. I had never purchased food with lamb in it before but the one for life stages has it. i do not like the way veal or lamb are treated and have never eaten it myself either. However,having said that, I will be ordering this monthly for my dogs. Just wish there were more choices without lamb. It is impressive that their cattle are free range grazing cattle and fish are ocean not farm raised. I believe my dogs are eating better than us! Seriously, you will be impressed with the ingredients list on these foods.",positive
"My westie and yorkie eat this canned food and I thought I might find it slightly less expensive on Amazon.I found this one and saw the picture of the large dog food which is normally what I buy at the pet store.  It appeared cheaper by a little after considering the shipping cost.I was very disappointed in finding out after shipping cost I actually paid .54 cents more than my pet store!  But then it was worse!!! The cans were more than half the size of the picture!  I contacted customer service and told them I should have read the description, however, the picture was of the larger can.  They offered a return, I would have been stupid again to pay $16+ total in shipping to and from to get a $14 credit.I told customer service the picture was misleading and she said she wasn't sure on this product, but in the past they've told Amazon they have wrong pictures on certain items and Amazon does nothing about it! I don't know if it was their fault or Amazon's fault, but I do know I paid DOUBLE!  I have purchased a lot of items on Amazonb and this is the first time I've felt CHEATED.",negative
"I have gone through several KONG Naturals Premium Catnip, 2-Ounce jars.  Looking for a bit more value, I decided to try Cosmic Catnip.  I don't typically like to change a good thing but went with it. I have house cats and also care for some free-roaming cats. Both populations react favorably to the product. For the house cats, I sprinkle some in their cat beds and on their toys and they roll around, sometimes head over heels. It is quite amusing to watch. However, I think the cats are more interested in the Kong product; they seem to spend greater periods of time playing with it and sniffing it.  In my house, that means more exercise and that is something I like to promote.Cosmic's catnip is packaged in a #3 plastic container, which is not as easily recyclable as a #1 or #2 plastic in most areas. The product's packaging also indicates that it is grown in North America, so that may mean outside of the United States. (For the record, Kong's catnip comes in a #1 PETE container that is easily recyclable and its catnip is also grown in North America).Would I purchase it again?  My cats like it but there is no reason to use a container that is only sometimes recyclable for catnip.  Additionally, my cats liked the Kong product a bit more.  I will likely stick with that when it is time to repurchase.",positive
"Every year I buy a container of Cosmic Catnip to make a few ""tube-sock"" type toys with for my cats (currently 8 and 9 years- Female and male respectively) for Christmas. Even with the toy downstairs and wrapped in some thick wrapping paper, the cats go directly to their toy and try to claw off the paper to start playing with it. The toy entices them for about a week, which afterwards the smell of the catnip starts to vanish. If I accidently leave the lid of the container off, I'll find the jar tipped over and two kitties eating up the leaves and rolling their faces in it.The only down side of this nip, being sold in such bulk and so pure, is it has ""stem-like"" pieces in the container, which can poke through fabric when making toys for the cats. I try to pull out all the stems before filling the toys up with the nip or letting the cats nibble on the product raw. The cats don't seem to mind, however, and there have never been any incidents where the stem gets stuck in their mouth (you know, like when we eat popcorn and the kernel always gets jammed in our mouths).Bottom line: Some powerful nip, the most potent of any nip I've ever bought and will continue to buy it every year.",positive
"I have been looking for this brand of kitty nip for over 10yrs. I bought this brand long time ago & my kitties were in heaven. This is a safe product for your pet, I trust it completely. I give it a rating of 100+. My pet is picky & when the package showed up & I opened the box, put the jar on the floor my kitty was all over the jar trying to open it up, it was hilarious. He new it was his. If you wanted to buy just a 1/2oz 10yrs ago you paid $10.00 for it. When I saw the price of this 4oz jar I was flabbergasted, I just had to snap it up in a heartbeat while I could still could find this brand. It is very hard to find it in the stores now days (go figure something that's good for the pet)I'm the cats-meow in my pets eye now! It's like a kitty Valium in green form,lol. So look no farther you have found the BEST & SAFEST product for your pet right here and the price is out of this world (inexpensive). Believe me the other catnip on the market today is bunk junk & will cause health problems for your pet, Cosmic Catnip will not cause health problems, I know because the other stuff almost killed my pet.http://www.amazon.com/B005CGUUJS Cosmic Catnip Jar, 4-Ounce",positive
"After moving from the bay area to Louisiana, we found we couldn't find salami here. Well, not real salami anyway. That processed flavor added pre-sliced stuff that taste horrible, is even hard to find. We ordered this since we couldn't find a way to order what we usually got back in California, on line. While not quite the same flavor as we were accustomed to, it is still really good salami. It has a bit of a nutty flavor unlike our old usual salami. The pepper in it isn't as uniformly distributed in some of the chubs, some bites will have a stronger pepper flavor than others, but not too strong to make them any less delicious. Unfortunately, the cooling packs that were in the box broke and water logged everything in it. This seems to make the casing with the mold on it hard to remove--I would suggest overnight shipping if you plan on ordering, to avoid this. Five pounds of salami came to 15 little 7 and a half inch chubs, with a refrigerator life of about 2 to 3 months. This is a bit much for two people to eat; unless you eat salami like my wife and I do. This amount would be perfect for a party of 8 to 12 people if that is what you are looking for. Just make sure to slice them thin. If you are one of those unfortunate people who have never had a chub of salami, only the pre-sliced packaged stuff, you really should try this. It's like the difference between good cheese and processed cheese food. While both serve a purpose, only one is edible by itself. Add a bit of provolone and a club cracker and this salami is heaven in every bite!!",positive
"I was at Trader Joe's, randomly browsing at the deli meats section for something to munch on later when one of these individual links caught my eye. At first I thought the white on the outside was some sort of wrapping, but upon squinting I noticed that it looked like a residue.""Hm. This is weird"", I thought. Maybe I'll eat it. Sorta like when you find strange crumbs on your kitchen table and stick it in your mouth when no one's looking.So I bought a link, and read the information about Columbus Salame Secchi. Lo and behold, it's actually a sort of mold that grew on the outside of meat! Well I had already bought the thing, and figure I might as well eat it, strange as it may be.I was back at Trader Joe's the next day.They had ONE left. My entire week was ruined!So I did the only thing I could do. Buy it on Amazon!!!!!The package of 12 links came two days ago. Went to the nearby hippie grocery store, bought some Cabernet, Stilton cheese, and imported Italian olives.Wow...The flavor on this meat is just... irresistible. I know when people say something is irresistible, they mean it's really, really good. I actually mean this thing is impossible to resist. I always start eating a link with the intention of just having maybe a third or a half of a link, not because I'm a health nut or something, but just because I don't want to pig out on just some salami. This isn't just salami. This is Salame Secchi. Before I know it, I've eaten the whole darn link of sausage, and I'm feeling guilty not because I've eaten the entire thing, but because I have one fewer link left to eat later.The meat, mold, and fat in the salame come together in a joyful union taste-bud heaven. There's nothing else quite like it. I've always been a fan of salami and prosciutto, but you NEED to try this. If you've ever been a fan of smoked salmon, sashimi, or any kind of meat period, I think it will be impossible to turn this down.I'm ordering another 12 links ASAP.",positive
"I have used Walden Farms' products before. Indeed, one of my favorite salad dressings by them is the 'Bacon Ranch' calorie-free, fat-free and sugar-free salad dressing (two tablespoons is a serving and has Zero calories).That said, I found this particular product, the Walden Farms Sugar-Free Thousand-Island salad dressing, at a grocery store the other day: I loved it so much I returned and bought three more bottles.Mind, it is not calorie or fat free: a serving (again, two tablespoons) has 40 calories with 4 grams of fat (zero saturated). However, it tastes, to me, so much like one of the 'premium' salad dressings (with much, much more fat, as well as sugar) that I feel the splurge is worth it.I came here to Amazon to see if they had it cheaper, but I see that it is currently unavailable. I will keep an eye out for it.Final note: Walden Farms products can range from 'ugh' to 'wow'. For instance, I love the Bacon Ranch calorie free dressing, yet hated the 'Ranch' (no bacon) calorie free dressing. With this company you simply must try everything at least once, and you are sure to find several items you will enjoy.",positive
"I don't want to say these are awful but I won't ever get them again. The praise in other reviews, especially for the hickory strips, convinced me to try them. I now suspect the praise was ""planted"" by vested interests.The weaknesses of the product are legion. First, it's so hard to get the package open I had to get out the scissors; thinking you could get it open while hiking is delusional. You'll have to stop along the trail and get out a tool. I recommend a hatchet.Finally opened, the first realization is that slugs are less slimy. This in no way resembles a jerky if that's what you were hoping for. It's more like a piece of fruit leather that got left in the bathtub over night. Or just a mashed slug.Then there's the taste.  It basically tastes like sugar. Very unhealthy treat for diabetics certainly; you'll need an electron microscope to read the molecular fine print, but basically it provides a heavy load of cane sugar.At best this is like slimy candy, not jerky at all, not even close. For a vegetarian jerky product that is both tasty and relatively healthy and won't leave your fingers covered in pancake syrup, I recommend Stonewall's Jerqee.",negative
"First, a bunch of us tried this product, but rate it poor after comparing it with another brand. And, we found out it has granulated garlic, possibly onion. It does not say it on the ingredient label like every other jerky company does; even in addition to ""spices"". Here it is part of the ""vegetarian spices"" ingredient.  The company does not seem very forthcoming. Anyway, we found a company tasty eats which sales ginger, teriyaki, original, peppered, hot n'spicy and even unsweetened jerky and none of it contains garlic or onion. We also found it to be the best in quality, texture and flavor. In fact, we ordered six cases of the ginger direct from the company. They are out of their bestselling teriyaki, original and many other flavors. But, we'll order those when they are available.  Really try it, it is truly the best: tasty eats soy jerky. We have tried numerous jerkys for vegans and vegetarians; and many do not want garlic or onion powder in them. This tasty eats soy jerky is the best tasting and what more, no onion or garlic powder in any of their product line. They are rated 5 of 5. This primal strip does not compare.",negative
"We tried this product, a bunch of us. And we are all vegetarian. We also do not like onion or garlic; one of the friends esp. is sensitive to this. Well, even calling the company, they are not forthcoming, because we could taste garlic in it, and compared to ""tasty eats"" soy jerky, this does not even compare.  So first, the ingredient ""vegetarian spices"" includes granulated garlic powder, possibly onion. In ayurvedic terms, this is not Sathwic for one's body.  We totally recommend the soy jerky by tasty eats. We ordered six cases of the ginger. They use no onion or garlic in any of their products. Most companies do list ""spices"" but they will almost always label garlic or onion powder separately. This company who makes the primal strips does not. After all the comparisons, we found tasty eats soy jerky to be the best taste, quality and texture.  In fact, they are out of Teriyaki, their best selling jerky, the original flavor, peppered and hot n' spicy. But we will order cases of them when they become available.  They provide a first class jerky that is healthy and proper for everyone; esp. vegans and vegetarians.",negative
"Having tried just about every other vegan jerky item on the market I was excited to find one that is completely gluten-based, offering a very reasonable protein-to-calories ratio (~10%), a reasonable price-per-ounce, plus great reviews to boot.  Got the product and discovered to my great chagrin that it requires refrigeration after opening!!  Not only does that fly in the face of what jerky is supposed to be, it is not disclosed anywhere in the Amazon product description.  Ouch!  So much for taking these 4oz packages on the trail, or anywhere else for that matter.Also, be aware that the product -- unlike several competitive vegan jerky products -- is made in Taiwan which could mean it uses Chinese gluten.  That's a source I personally try to avoid because of significant food safety issues in the past.  However, I contacted the manufacturer and was told that their gluten is ""imported from either Australia, Western Europe or the USA......most all our ingredients are from these sources.  We manufacture in Taiwan because they have ways of cooking with soy and wheat gluten that are not found in the west.""All that said, taste is pretty good and the ""wet"" packaging gives it a softer texture than competitive products (which I personally still prefer).",negative
"I got the teriyaki flavor and, while the flavor is good and the texture is also good once you get it into your mouth, it can be a mess getting it there.  As other reviewers have noted, this is not like your typical dry jerky.  It seems more like something that would be created by the company that makes SlimJims or something - it's moist and chewy.  The individual packets don't tear easily, either, despite being notched at the end.  You know how sometimes plastic can tear very cleanly, but sometimes it turns into a ragged edge and becomes a struggle?  That's what happens with these 8 times out of 10.  So if you're out and about (not near a sink) and you try to open it and the tear doesn't work perfectly, you potentially have liquid dripping out onto you, certainly on your fingers as you're trying to get the jerky out of the package and into your mouth.  And the liquid dries sticky.Anyway, as I said, the flavor is good and I've now eaten most of mine, but I have taken to opening the package with scissors and eating them only at home so I can wash my hands afterward.",neutral
"I've been a vegetarian for 10 years (all of my 20s) and absolutely love it!  Lately I've been really looking for good healthy protein sources that I actually like to eat, and these Primal Strips are excellent!  These things scare me because they are so realistically meat-like.I've tried 3 flavors of them so far, and there was only 1 that I thought wasn't great.  It was completely edible, but the texture was just not as good as the others.  I think it was the Teriyaki that I didn't like so much, but I really liked the Texas Barbecue and the Hickory Smoked flavors.These are excellent low-calorie, low-fat, convenient, tasty snacks with high amounts of protein.  You can take them anywhere, keep them in your desk at work or in your purse!The only complaint I have about these is that I wish there were versions with lower sodium.  To me, as someone who loves a good salty snack, but knows that too much salt is not good and tries to avoid it, these taste too salty.  And 300+ mg of sodium per strip seems high.But in the end I am overlooking the sodium and am purchasing these in bulk now!  I just bought the Thai Peanut flavor because I love spicy foods, and I love Thai food!  I'll update this review with my thoughts on this flavor after I receive them.UPDATE: I received the Thai Peanut flavor and LOVE them!  They have a great chewy texture, good flavor, and a good amount of spice.  All for only 74 calories each, but 10g protein!  I definitely recommend these!",positive
"Ever since I was introduced to non-fried, fresh spring rolls at a Vietnamese restaurant, I've been obsessed with them.  Immediately I started experimenting and making them at home.  I have bought a variety of brands from Asian markets to Whole Foods and they are decent, but I've always been a bit bothered by the fact that they are made from white rice which is not nearly as nutritious as brown rice.  I did not think brown rice wrappers existed!Once again Amazon comes through for the consumer and gives us access to great products like these superior spring roll wrappers!  I didn't think they'd actually taste much different or better than the white rice wrappers I usually buy, but I was SO wrong.  These wrappers are delicious--they taste fresher, are not gummy or thick like the white rice wrappers (my husband LOVES them and whenever we make spring rolls for friends, they rave about them).  Also, the ingredients are superior--they are made from premium whole brown rice, unlike the white rice wrappers which are made from ""white rice flour"" which makes a big difference on so many levels--taste to nutrition.I also read about this company which was started by two women.  They are a small company; they are ethical and care about the quality of their products and farmers that they deal with...unusual in this day and age.One more thing!  Don't be afraid to make these at home!  You can fill these wrappers with anything!  Simply dip the wrap in a bowl of water for a few seconds,  lay it on a table and fill!  I dip 2 wrappers in water at a time (much faster) and spoon in everything from chopped veggies and tempeh to noodles and tofu.  They are simply delicious.",positive
"I really need to cut down on my sodium intake because I have very high blood pressure - I've been a salt fanatic for MANY years (I put salt on almost everything), so I'm a very harsh critic when it comes to salt substitutes. I recently ordered and received a similar no salt substitute ""blend"" from another website, and it has absolutely *NO* salt taste. I've tried a few others as well that also tasted nothing like salt...so I really didn't have high hopes for table tasty.  I figured I'd order it anyway based on the positive reviews (and it was shipped very fast).I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted this product.  I thought for sure it would only taste like a sodium-free spice blend like all the rest, but it actually has a salty taste when you try it right out of the bottle.  The taste and smell actually reminds me a lot of those flavor packets that come with Ramen noodles, or the ""Cup-a-soup"" packets in a box, which are both LOADED with sodium!It's hard to believe - I have no idea how they've achieved this since there's NO sodium at all in the product.  All I know is I will now be ordering a large bag!",positive
"It is hard to find candy that is overly sweet. My wife and Granddaughter both love Pink Grapefruit anyway and Pink Grapefruit candy has some of the tang of real grapefruit which cuts down on the sweetness a bit.I did take away one star because I think they have a bit too much of sugar coating on the pieces but you can scrape some of it off to make it less sweet.My wife uses the pieces when she has a low sugar spell since she is diabetic and sometimes when she has her insulin injections and doesn't eat quickly enough after that her blood sugar drops too low. Since I bought this she hasn't had that problem, but has to guard her supply from my Granddaughter though.I have bought a pack for myself as well since I don't eat candy that often since I don't like overly sweet candy. This candy tastes good to me. I want to try the fruit salad next time just to have some change in taste. It has lime, grapefruit, lemon, orange, cherry and passion fruit and I like all of those flavors except cherry. But my wife likes cherry flavor so I can give those to her. Wish they had watermelon instead of cherry in that mix but its no big deal.",positive
"I'm addicted to salty and tangy flavors, so when I opened my first bag of Sea Salt & Vinegar Kettle Brand chips I knew I had a perfect complement to my vegetable trays of cucumber, carrot, celery and cherry tomatoes. Skip the dip; balance the tangy chips by alternating bites of raw vegetable.As an Oregonian, I'm proud to share these delectable snacks with friends, especially those living outside our state and who haven't experienced gourmet chips. I tell them Kettle Brand does for potato chips what microbrews did for beer.Kettle Brand potato chips are unmistakable--a light gold color, rich flavor and amazing crunch. Kettle Brand chips are also a healthier snacking option than the major chip brands. Kettle Brand chips don't have trans fats, MSG or artificial flavors and colorings. The company also has a line of organic potato chips and all of their products are certified Kosher.I also recommend Kettle Chips Honey Dijon and Kettle Chips Spicy Thai.Annette Solomon, a reporter for the Salem Statesman Journal recently noted that a glass of wine goes nicely with these chips. Solomon wrote, ""...you could be missing out on a wonderful pairing. These chips are spicy, so you would want to select a semi-sweet white wine. Also, a moderate amount of acid will subdue the strong flavors of ginger, lime, garlic and cilantro without over-powering them. Classically, a German-style Riesling fits these parameters perfectly.""",positive
"These Honey Dijon chips bring a terrific balance of salty, tangy, sweet and crunchy. Other brands I've tried use too much mustard flavor, which overpowers the Honey Dijon pairing.These chips make a great side dish on a BBQ plate with baked beans, coleslaw or potato salad and grilled meat. Naturally, they also go down great with beer.As an Oregonian, I'm proud to share these delectable snacks with friends, especially those living outside our state and who haven't experienced gourmet chips. I tell them Kettle Brand does for potato chips what microbrews did for beer.Kettle Brand potato chips are unmistakable--a light gold color, rich flavor and amazing crunch. Kettle Brand chips are also a healthier snacking option than the major chip brands. Kettle Brand chips don't have trans fats, MSG or artificial flavors and colorings. The company also has a line of organic potato chips and all of their products are certified Kosher.I also recommend these other Kettle Chips flavors: Kettle Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar and Kettle Chips Spicy Thai.Annette Solomon, a reporter for the Salem Statesman Journal recently noted that a glass of wine goes nicely with these chips. Solomon wrote, ""...you could be missing out on a wonderful pairing. These chips are spicy, so you would want to select a semi-sweet white wine. Also, a moderate amount of acid will subdue the strong flavors of ginger, lime, garlic and cilantro without over-powering them. Classically, a German-style Riesling fits these parameters perfectly.""",positive
"I first discovered Kettle Chips with sea salt and vinegar while shopping at Trader Joe's with my daughter Mindy.  I couldn't believe how tasty they were; the best chip I had ever eaten.  It was love at first bite, and I've been munching them ever since.Other things in their favor: they're thicker than other chips, so don't crumble as I'm devouring them; they're delightfully crunchy; and the salt-and-vinegar combination is heavenly.  I tried to create an original line to describe this palate-pleasing taste treat, but couldn't beat what the manufacturer said: tongue-puckering tang and crunch.  Isn't that poetic?As for health values, since Kettle Chips are not peeled during preparation, I'm getting more nutrition, such as potassium and vitamin C.  My mother would approve of that, and the fact that they're hand-cooked in small batches.I often enjoy Kettle Chips as an afternoon snack with my favorite soda or iced tea, but they're also delicious with a tuna sandwich or a hot dog for lunch.  Well, actually Kettle Chips go perfect with everything ... except ""sweets,"" of course.My only problem is that they're so delicious I can't stop eating them.  That's the reason I chose these smaller packets; I figured 24 could last me almost a month, if I was a good girl, kept my appetite under control--and hid them from the kids!  For the sake of fewer calories, I try hard and have succeeded so far.  It isn't easy, but ...Have I told you how much I love them?Reviewed by: Betty Dravis, 2008Millennium Babe: The Prophecy",positive
"With Kettle Chips, you really have to be careful.  Some of their flavors are nauseating.  With that said, they DO make fantastic plain chips.  Thick cuts of potato, fried to a dark golden brown.  They are crunchy and lightly salted with sea salt.  I can't recommend these chips enough.  You won't regret it.Some people say they are burnt but they aren't.  From their website: ""Take a quick look and you'll see an immediate difference: Kettle Brand® Potato Chips are a beautiful tawny gold. During cooking, the natural sugars of our select potatoes caramelize, creating chips from light gold to a deep amber.  The results are flavors as deep and rich as the colors, and an artisanal display in every bag""Some have also said that these chips are oily, which is true.  But they explain that on their website: ""At Kettle Foods we exclusively use expeller pressed high monounsaturated sunflower and/or safflower oil to make Kettle Brand®  products. Both of these oils are naturally free of trans fatty acids and are not hydrogenated in any way. We have taken the extra step of sending our products to independent third party labs to test for the presence of trans fats and results indicate we are ""trans fat free"" meaning none were detected. You will see zero trans fats listed on our packaging.""  That oiliness is natural and happens when quality oil is being used.You will not find chips with such a natural potato flavor.  I'm also a fan of their unsalted potato chips.  For those of us watching our salt intake, the unsalted chips is the best you can get.  Period.",positive
"These are among the best chips I have ever eaten!  I first came upon them when I visited a CostPlus World Market store in Opelika, AL, in the Tiger Town Mall, in 2007.  I wasn't a big fan of dijon-flavored anything, but I decided to give these chips a try.  I was hooked.  I probably ended up buying over a dozen bags within just a few months' time.  I searched all over my part of Alabama (the northwestern part of the state) and could not find them.  I later tried to find them at the World Market in Hoover, at the Patton Creek Shopping Center, and they did not carry this flavor.  However, when I learned that they were available on Amazon.com, and also available for PRIME Shipping - I bought them as soon as I read ""Kettle Chips Honey Dijon, 9-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)!""You get a pretty big box, filled with 12 bags of these delicious morsels.  They last quite a while, but I will re-order, very, very soon!  I suggest you buy them, in this bulk form, and enjoy them - you won't be disappointed!  They go great with hamburgers and hot dogs - so they're perfect for spring and this coming summer's outdoor activities and cook-outs!Take my word for it, these chips are a hidden gem lost in the world of snack foods!  Buy some today, and fall in love like me!",positive
"As an Oregonian, I make a point of sharing these Oregon-made snacks with friends who visit the state. I tell them the Kettle Brand does for potato chips what microbrew does for beer.Kettle Brand potato chips are unmistakable--a light gold color, rich flavor and amazing crunch. Kettle Brand chips are also a healthier snacking option than the major chip brands. Kettle Brand chips don't have trans fats, MSG or artificial flavors and colorings. The company also has a line of organic potato chips and all of their products are certified Kosher.Annette Solomon, a reporter for the Salem Statesman Journal noted that a glass of wine goes nicely with Spicy Thai chips. Solomon wrote, ""...you could be missing out on a wonderful pairing. These chips are spicy, so you would want to select a semi-sweet white wine. Also, a moderate amount of acid will subdue the strong flavors of ginger, lime, garlic and cilantro without over-powering them. Classically, a German-style Riesling fits these parameters perfectly.""I also recommend Kettle Chips Honey Dijon and Kettle Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar.The Honey Dijon chips bring a terrific balance of salty, tangy, sweet and crunchy. Other brands I've tried use too much mustard flavor, which overpowers the Honey Dijon pairing. The Honey Dijon chips make a great side dish on a BBQ plate with baked beans, coleslaw or potato salad and grilled meat. Naturally, they also go down great with beer.The Sea Salt & Vinegar chips are a perfect complement to vegetable trays of cucumber, carrot, celery and cherry tomatoes. Skip the dip; balance the tangy chips by alternating bites of raw vegetable.In summary, I highly recommend Kettle Brand chips, a great buy on Amazon.com.",positive
"I woke up today, Sunday, to find my Sunday newspaper for the Chicago Tribune wrapped in a plastic bag with the words, ""our instant tastes rich not expensive (sorry Starbucks)""Naturally, I decided to put your Taster's Choice packet to the test.  Could you please define the word ""rich"" according to your dictionary.  To the rest of the world, rich implies full-bodied in a drink.  Nothing about your instant coffee is rich.  It is quite the opposite actually.  The finished product with 6oz of water look exactly like that, dirty water.  Looks like something that would come out of my rain gutter, not my coffee pot.It's tastes is repulsive.  In fact, if I liked drinking hot water, you might have a market.I would reason that the fact your coffee costs ""4x less than Starbucks Via"" is because it is made with 4x less quality.  The taste is in the cup.  You should be embarrassed that you call yourself ""Taster's Choice""  Who's choice?  A zombie?Also, how low can you go?  Your text font on your bag is exactly as Starbucks VIA in their stores.  Come on!  Be original!  Don't sit on the defensive side and use the same ideas as others.  It sounds like someone is losing business on a product that has been horrible from the beginning and is facing real competition.  Maybe you should spend less money on the marketing of the same recipe of Taster's Choice and more money on the development of something that actually is able to compete with VIA.  Back to the drawing board Nescafe.  Your product is horrible and the taste is in the package.  I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.  In fact, as a coffee lover, I will make sure everyone I know makes ""the smart choice"" and chooses anything BUT Taster's Choice!",negative
"We have tried the log, thick slice, and thin slice versions.  The thinner the slice, the faster to cook and overcook.  We never found the correct way to cook this without causing it to dry out.  We never steamed it.  We prefer the thicker slice version.The high cost we assume is based on four factors; high density product, reduced fat, high spice content, and presumably using better cuts of meat.  When fat is reduced, the desired flavor profile requires more spices, but makes cooking more difficult.The texture is closer to hard (than soft) salami.  The fat content appears much less than bologna or spam lite.  Spam does have hints of ham flavor after slow frying; not discerned in (this brand of) pork roll. Excepting any ham flavor, the flavor profile is stronger and better than (regular) bologna and distinct from spam, in our opinion.  The first time we tried it, everyone designated it as ""Beverly Hills spam.""  Unlike my former acquaintances from Jersey and Philly, we were not won over, but understood their longing for memorable home foods.Our local Publix carries the thin sliced version and the one-pound mini-log ($8), whereas we previously ordered online or found it while traveling.  If you elect to try it, invite some friends over for a sharing experience...just ensure you have practiced cooking it to your satisfaction before offering it to a group.  We shared our log at a family gathering and also received the routine comment...""It reminds us of spam.""",positive
"Okay, so Extra Sugar Free Dessert Delights Strawberry Shortcake gum doesn't taste at all like fresh strawberry shortcake, but it does taste exactly like Strawberry Shortcake, the doll.It tastes exactly like the dolls smelled. Or, you could say it tastes like a stick of strawberry flavored chapstick melted in your mouth. How can gum taste like wax, you might ask? Well, somehow, it has this weird mouth-coating artificiality that almost exactly recreates the Strawberry Shortcake experience. In this, I am of course referring to the Strawberry Shortcake cartoon that my sister used to watch when we were 9 years old.I thoroughly enjoyed this gum, chewing it and imagining myself tearing the strawberry-scented hair from an undeserving brat's sacchirine cheerful little plastic doll, defying the little monster to attempt to stop me. It was a fantastic experience of um, fantasy.I gave some to a coworker, and she loved it, too (but she has pica), and preferred it over the drywall she had been eating for lunch. Apparently, it's also 5 calories, which makes it slightly more fattening than that same wallboard, but less fattening than the chapstick she ate yesterday.If you're on a diet, and have pica, and love Strawberry Shortcake, then this is your new favorite gum. Drop that wad of notebook paper you've been chewing on, and go pick some up.",positive
"Believe it or not, I bought this at a yard sale for 50 cents.  The packaging was perfect and looked exactly like the photo.  It doesn't expire for another 6 months.  I can only figure the seller received the coffee as a gift and had no idea the cost.  I LOVE coffee and figured this would be very good but was so disappointed.  I wanted to see how much it would have cost me had I not bought it at a yard sale and almost fell over when I saw the going price on Amazon!!!!!!  There is NO way on this Earth I would pay the ridiculous amount here, but I will say I like the coffee more now that I know what a great deal I got!  :-)  I decided to try it again this morning and am using the sweetened condensed milk as mentioned by another reviewer (about 3 over-flowing teaspoons per cup - I like sweet coffee).  I also used less coffee since last time I felt it was too strong.  I still cannot pay the going price for this and figure most people on here buy it as a splurge thinking it is neat to drink Jamaican coffee.  I too like to experiment with foodstuffs from other places, but not at this price... Needless to say unless I find another at a yard sale, I'll never drink this coffee again once my 16 ounces is gone... except if I take a trip to Jamaica mon.  :-)",positive
"I wasn't totally sure what to expect when I received my coconut sugar.  What I did receive was two bags of sugar, one labeled ""blonde"".  Both sugars were caramel in color with the blonde being a little lighter.  The smell and taste was very similar to brown sugar, however the texture was dryer.  The granules were not a consistent size as with cane sugar.  No ""coconut"" taste whatsoever.I wanted to bake with this sugar to see if it was interchangeable with cane sugar.  Coconut sugar is supposed to be less calories and have a lower glycemic level compared to cane sugar.  As I understand glycemic levels, the lower the level, the easier it is for your body to metabolize, thus not creating that ""sugar crash"".To compare to cane sugar, I used a 1:1 ratio as suggested by the company.  I ate it raw on cinnamon toast (blonde), and made pancakes (blonde) and Toll House cookies with it (both blonde and regular).  For the most part I found it to be completely interchangeable with cane sugar in recipes.  I noticed that the granules left ""freckles"" of sugar and didn't completely blend in, however, texture and taste was very close to cane sugar.  If health reasons have you making the switch, this is a great option!",positive
"I use coconut sugar in everything that I used to make with cane sugar:  cookies, muffins, chocolate syrup, fruit crisps, cakes, etc.  A handful of helpful tips:  (1) It can be made into a fine powdery consistency by blending it in a Vitamix, food processor, or even a good coffee bean grinder.  (2) This enables one to make powdered sugar (just add 1 TB arrowroot powder or tapioca starch per 1 cup finely blended coconut sugar).  Then coconut sugar can be used to make icing and the like.  (3) Sweetened condensed milk can also be made. (See allrecipes.com's recipe for regular sweetened condensed milk.  Ingredients are: 1 1/8 powdered milk, 1/2 cup water, 3/4 cup coconut sugar, blended to a fine consistency.)  It isn't all that pretty (beige color) but it makes wonderful lemon bars.Coconut sugar doesn't taste exactly like cane sugar (more maple-y and hearty), but there is no sugar crash since it has a low glycemic index of 35 (lower than apples and carrots).  It is loaded with potassium, along with nitrogen, zinc, magnesium and several vitamin Bs (as opposed to agave syrup, which is fairly empty of any nutritional value).Additionally, this price that Amazon offers is less than my co-op's bulk price.",positive
"I have been using Madhava coconut sugar for 6 months now, and have used it extensively in nearly every application where cane sugar is normally used.  Previously, I have used succanat sugar, raw honey, and agave sugars as well as non-sugar sweeteners such as xylitol and stevia.  Of all of the sugars, this compares most favorably to cane sugar in terms of taste and performance.  As a bonus, it has the most vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients of any sugar available.The texture is very dry and lighter coming out of the bag.  The smell and taste is similar to succanat--as is the performance.  It works very well in any coarser baked goods -- muffins, breads, some cookies, and even brownies.  Like unprocessed cane sugars, it will color your baking brown and leave a bit of a gritty texture, so very fine baked goods will not work.  Also in baking, I sometimes add a tad more liquid to make up for the dryness.  For drinks, it dissolves a little slower than regular sugars.  Finally, it is definitely less sweet than cane sugar cup for cup.  To me, this is not a bad thing--I often reduce the sugar a bit in recipes anyway.Of course, we all need to eat less sugar.  This is a GREAT option for those who want a lower glycemic, more nutritious sugar to use in foods they are going to eat anyway.  Amazon has the best price anywhere on this, and I will keep buying as long as it is available.",positive
"Coconut palm sugar and date palm sugar are used in cooking in Southeast Asia. The sweetness is rather like a mild brown sugar or a raw sugar and coconut sugar is not highly processed, whereas cane and beet sugar are highly processed.Coconut sugar consists primarily of sucrose which is chemically the same as cane or beet sugar, but it has a small amount of glucose and fructose. Attention, diabetics, it should be dealt with carefully, though it is said to be lower glycemic, with a glycemic index of 35. It is said to be diabetic-friendly, but I'd be sure to test it out and measure blood sugar levels, to make sure how your system reacts to this sweetener. (I am not diabetic, but I am always chary of any new sweetener that claims to be low glycemic or better for diabetics as each person can have quite different reactions.)In any case, this has more minerals, less processing and tastes great. It's a really great substitute for raw sugar or evaporated cane juice and excellent especially for Asian cooking. I like jaggery sugar (date palm sugar) but as it comes in an unwieldy lump that needs grating, this granulated coconut sugar is a good substitute when making certain chutneys and other curries.",positive
"I originally came across this item because I LOVE coconut flavor, however I quickly realized that Madhava Organic Blonde Coconut Sugar doesn't actually TASTE like coconut. It does, however, have more flavor than regular cane sugar with a hint of caramel.Madhava Organic Blonde Coconut Sugar is excellent in coffee or tea and can be used in recipes, however the results will differ slightly from those made with white sugar. Coconut sugar is more mild so deserts may come out a bit mellow (less sweet) and processed white sugar may be preferable where a white/light color is desired. Just this evening we made tapioca pudding and, while I'm quite pleased with the results, it's definitely different than mom used to make.It's also worth noting that the (6) 16-Ounce packages mean you can buy in bulk without having to open a large quantity at once.Pros:- Low glycemic index (35)- Safe for diabetics- Rich ""caramel"" flavor- Not highly processed- Possible source of potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, B2, B3, and B6Cons:- Sweetness may vary and be less strong- May result in different appearance than traditional white sugarOverall, I give Madhava Organic Blonde Coconut Sugar five stars as it's an excellent product for a great price.",positive
"My parents are both diabetics (Type 1 and Type 2). Their blood sugar has been uncontrollable and was looking for a healthy alternative to Splenda.  Bought this last week at Whole Foods in Northbrook and it was on sale as well.Love the smell, but when they put it to their coffee, their blood sugar spiked 5 times the normal range.  At one point, my mom's sugar spiked to it's highest ever at 389.  She was so scared when she saw ""CHECK FOR KETONES"" on the machine.  Well, let's try baking bread and using this coconut sugar instead.  It has that same effect.  I was wondering if we could be doing something wrong.  Maybe we are using a wrong ratio to the table sugar.  My parents used the 1 to 1 ratio (e.g. 1 tsp coconut sugar = 1 tsp cane sugar).I really had high hopes with this product specially for my diabetic parents. I researched high and low here in Amazon and other diabetes blog sites. I have read nothing but excellent reviews of this product and other Organic Coconut Sugar.Please, if we are doing something wrong, let us know.  Give us some feedback.  My parents have stopped taking this and is looking for a different alternative. I read some excellent reviews regarding a product called Xylitol.  So i might try next.",negative
"Vegan. Natural. Kosher. Beautiful, classic yellow dal. Dal means lentils which have been split in half, similar to split peas and split pea soup. Yellow dal is a staple of Indian meals (thalis.) Not spicy, but very rich and flavorful. In addition to serving with or over rice, great with bread or toast. Jodhpur is a city in Rajastan, India located southeast of New Delhi. Raja means king. Rajastan is also well known for the high percentage of orthodox Hindu vegetarians living there. Made with lentils, sunflower oil, salt, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, tumeric, and chilis. Easy-open foil pouch. Approx 220 calories, 12g protein, 5g fat per pouch. Labeled vegan on the back of the box. By using only vegetable oils, this wonderful treat also lets Ama Gai [mother cow] save her milk for her own babies. Although freshly and locally made is always better, this Tasty Bite dish is a fantastic tribute to the cuisine of Rajastan and a great choice for everyone to enjoy the wonders of this wonderful Indian cuisine at home. Product of India. Highly recommended. Also really like Tasty Bite Entree, Bombay Potatoes, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) and Tasty Bite Entree, Bengal Lentils, 10-Ounce Packet (Pack of 12). This review is out there for those for whom this makes a difference. See all of my reviews and the vegancompassion Profile for more great choices. Check out ""Vegan Grocery Favorites"" and ""Vegan Grocery Top Ten"" & all the other helpful ""Vegan Grocery"" Listmania. Your input counts and will be greatly appreciated to benefit the search of others. Thank you.",positive
"This jerky has great flavor and a perfect consistency but is quite salty. Its chew is ideal for a tender jerky, it's not overly softened by enzymes to the point of crumbling, yet still retains a bit of a chew so feels like actual jerky. All of the pieces are nicely trimmed and cut against the grain from good quality beef.The flavor is very nice as well, there's a distinct garlic flavor and a solid spicy taste. It's definitely not extremely spicy though, if you aren't phased by Tabasco sauce then this jerky will not be very hot to you. For me, the saltiness of this jerky is considerably more intense than the spiciness. My mouth remains parched many minutes after eating this, so be prepared to drink a lot of water since it's salt content is considerably higher than the average jerky.The saltiness didn't overwhelm too much though so I was still able to experience the really nice flavor and consistency of the meat.  A lot of jerky companies use papaya enzymes to tenderize their jerky, but it tends to make it artificially soft and crumbly, sticky even. Buffalo Bill's does not use these enzymes which I assume is why they are pretty heavy on the salt since it's such a good tenderizer. if they were able to lower the salt and retain the same constancy than this would without a doubt be 5-star perfect jerky.This is still very good stuff though and if you are not too bothered by high salt foods and like a little spice then you should definitely give this a try.",positive
"The wild Huckleberry is the most ambrosia-like of all berries, with a tastebud bursting robust flavor, somewhat tart, quite rare, and never to be mistaken for the more common blueberry. Indeed, the delicacy is so extraordinary that Mark Twain named his most famous character after it. And why not? People who know about wild Huckleberries tend to be very passionate about them. Evocative of summer sunlight, mountainsides, mysterious woods, and images of children berry hunting. The huckleberry bushes' small oval leaves, the blue-black berries, perfectly round, each with an intense flavor, a unique tartness and crunch.This uncultivated cousin of the blueberry, grows only in the wild at elevations of 4,000 to 6,000 feet. Twelve species of huckleberries are native to Washington and Oregon. They also grow wild in the Rocky Mountains. However varied the berry, the season is short: late July through mid-September. Because they are hard to find, they tend to be expensive. But huckleberry lovers swoon over the thick skin and wild flavor that no other berry captures as well. As far as I am concerned, these berries, food of the god's, are worth every penny.Huckleberry Haven's Wild Huckleberry Jam perfectly captures the pure, natural taste of this most elite of berries. Buy one jar and you will be back to buy an entire case. I spread the jam on toast, muffins, scones, French Toast, occasionally even on pancakes - much better than syrup, and as another reviewer wrote, this is the best jam to accompany peanut butter. I hope you try this product. I always have a jar in the fridge. ENJOY!!JANA",positive
"These are so pretty and the subtle plum flavor coupled with the toasty nuttiness of the sesame seeds gives the culinary curiosity seeker some taste-bud adventure as well as a unique visual display.This year [2011] I plan on making a non-traditional Christmas dinner with 5 different kinds of Sushi and I can't wait to use these for my Sushi. I'm going to buy the green Wasabi sesame seeds by Roland next month so that I can do a cute red and green inside-out Sushi. Maybe I'll even take a picture and upload it to Amazon.com if it turns out well.The bottles are convenient in size and I like the little twist-off lids for shaking the seeds on your choice of food. I like to shake some of these on my stir-fries and soups after plating. If you stir these into something during cooking, their pretty color WILL wear off, so they are best used after cooking rather than during.Note: These plum sesame seeds are NOT vegan. These contain 'carmine' which comes from beetles for the red coloring.Here are the ingredients listed on my bottles:Sesame Seeds, Seasonings, Salt, Citric Acid, Natural Plum Powder, Carmine, Spices, Sugar.These are a product of Taiwan.",positive
"Any whole grains that are cracked open can go rancid easily, as they contain higher fat content than their processed versions.  That's why it is recommened you store whole grain flour in a freezer, only up to several months.  I don't know if it is the manufacturer or Amazon who did not warehouse these cans properly, but they are BAD!  I usually read many reviews before I make purchase decisions, but as I did not have any problem with one can of this multigrain before, I did not bother to check this time.Well, after a week of consuming this, my baby got sick.  As we were expermenting with variety of solid food, we weren't sure what was giving him diarrhea.  We removed almost everything from his diet over the course of that week, until we were left with this cereal and his formula.  Only then, it dawned on me that it could be this cereal, again, with which he didn't have any problem before.  As I read some reviews only at that point, some parents had pointed out these were rancid, and I could confirm my can smelled bad as well.Too bad Amazon would not accept returns on these products.  The trouble we went through warrants more than a refund - my baby developed a severe diaper rash due to constant bowl movement, and we ended up seeing a pediatrian to get a prescription for his open-blistered bottom.  This was his first diaper rash ever, and no diaper rash cream would help as he was going too frequently.  I feel terrible for not checking when I first opened this box.  Please learn from my mistake and DON'T BUY THIS!",negative
"My baby has the milk protein allergy and also seems allergic to soy. I am exclusivley breastfeding, so once I cut dairy and soy out, he was a very happy non-gassy baby who slept better at night. It was time to start rice cereal...I started a little before his 6 month birthday and I found this brand because of all the reviews. I neededsomething that would not upset his tummy. We tried it for a few nights. My baby loved it...he took down every bite with a spoon. Unfortunately, though,he was up all night every night with gas. He also stopped having bowel movements for several days...before we started the cereal it was every day. I went online to ask if rice cereal could cause constipation/gas and I was alarmed by all the moms who had the same experience. I was hoping the happybellies cereal would prevent this, but it didn't. I have 6 cans of it since I couldn't buy one alone, so I'm not sure what to do with them. I went straight into giving him homemade baby food and both baby and his tummy love it...we started with avocado, then banana, squash, and now sweet potatoes. I know he still needs cereal, so I'm thinking about trying the oatmeal. I was so disappointed this cereal didn't work for him.",positive
"I have purchased and tried all Happy Baby products and have liked them all (or at least my children have liked them all).  I really enjoy reading peoples' product reviews to see what they think of the products that I am thinking of buying.  I have to say I was a bit concerned about the number of negative reviews that were posted on the oatmeal cereal.  I bought it many years ago for my oldest child when she was a baby and we loved it, now we are buying it for my youngest child and she too is a big fan.  All of the negative reviews that I saw were 2010-2011 (back when I wasn't buying the product).  I don't know if things were changed, but my newest addition is enjoying the oatmeal just as much...if not more than my older one did.  I am really happy with the quality, quantity for the price and healthiness of the product.  We use the cereal as just plan cereal for the little one, but also got some great recipes off of the Happy Baby website and have made some other great snacks for the older one as well. It is a definite buy again and hope that Happy Baby continues to make such great, healthy products.",positive
"After doing a lot of research on single grain oatmeal cereal, it's clear HappyBellies has the best ingredients (DHA from algea as opposed to fish oil and a better blend of probiotics as opposed to just one type). However, there definitely is some sort of production problem with the cans of oatmeal with a July 2012 expiration date.First, there is a distinct smell with this oatmeal. This oatmeal has a strong stale smell and looks grey in color. All other oatmeals have almost no smell at all and have a consistent light-khaki color.Second, the HappyBellies oatmeal does not thicken formula as other oatmeals do. Our son has acid reflux and we were told to add one tablespoon of oatmeal per ounce of formula. When I use Gerber oatmeal with DHA and probiotics, this makes the formula very thick - sludgelike. With the HappyBellies, no matter how much I add it doesn't thicken the formula at all. It remains watery and not suitable for a baby who spits up excessively.Third, I think our son has an allergic reaction to this oatmeal. He has no issue using the non-organic Gerber oatmeal with DHA and probiotics, but with the HappyBellies he has thrown up the formula/oatmeal immediately after eating it as if his stomach was upset. He also seemed to break out in a rash after putting him on HappyBellies after a couple of days.I agree with the other reviews that there definitely seems to be something wrong with this batch of oatmeal. I suspect that moisture somehow go into the oatmeal before it was sealed and as a result it rotted in the can, thus causing a bad smell, a grey color, and unable to absorb the moisture from the formula to thicken the solution. The grey color has even made me wonder if it's mold that has grown on the oatmeal.It's very clear to me that HappyBellies should issue a voluntary recall of this product!",negative
"I showed this to my son's pediatrician and he was impressed with (and supported!) the list of items added to the cereal!This was the first solids I added to my child's bottle when we started to transition away from milk only. The cereal is really finely milled and melts away easily into the liquid. At first I was worried that it would thicken up too much that it would clog the milk from flowing through, but happy to report it did not happen. I usually add one tablespoon of cereal to 6oz of milk. I noticed that once I started to do that, the bottle will sustain my son for longer periods of time especially at night. Now, I use this with every bottle of milk I make for him. Sometimes I also use this to thicken some of the fruits or veggie puree that are too watery. This makes the puree thicker and easier for baby to eat from the spoon. When the puree is too thin, it will dribble out of baby's mouth easily - after all they are just starting to get the hang of gumming,tasting and swallowing something this is not completely liquid.Amazon prices are much cheaper ($19.29 for pack of 6 or $3.22 per canister) compared to what the local Whole Foods would charge(about $5 including tax for ONE). I hesitated for a moment since this is after all SIX canisters, but after looking at how much I use this on a daily basis, I am sure we will deplete this in no time!",positive
"I am very happy with this cereal. I am confident feeding it to my infant because it's organic and it has probiotics. My son needed to be on a powder probiotic supplement that was VERY expensive. It's nice to make the transition and have it included in his food at this price point.When I first tried the cereal, I made a small amount (1 tsp cereal and 4 tsp breast milk) and made it runny (easy to do, as there is nothing glue-like about this cereal). He wasn't too fond of the experience - but that's not a reflection on this product at all. He's 5 months old now so I mix 1 tablespoon of the powder with 1 oz of breast milk and drop in one cube of frozen veggies (I make my own food and freeze it in ice cube trays). I heat it all up, mix it well and he's in HEAVEN! He prefers carrots & cereal, and butternut squash & cereal... and his favorite is bananas & rice cereal. I've tasted them all and while it's more bland than I had imagined, it's tasty. It's not sweet, just like a mellow oatmeal. This cereal also retains it's consistency throughout the feeding and also holds onto its warmth - which is great for a son like mine who will only eat warm/hot food!Also, there's been no constipation/diarrhea side effects like most first foods will have on your baby - a welcomed relief!",positive
"I contacted Happy Bellies after purchasing what appeared to be a bad can at my local target. They responded within one business day. Below is an excerpt of their response to me. I thought other parents would appreciate this information.""I can tell you that this is a wholly organic, minimally processed product, and as such, it's subject to slight changes in the organic crop year, season, etc.  Also, since this is drum dried (thin film on a hot steel rolling dryer), changes in drum temp can occasionally cause more browning than normal.  Also, this product (BELLIES cereal) is on what's called a ""positive release"" program, which means that product cannot be released for sale until the required testing comes back acceptable.  The fact that it was for sale tells me it passed those tests...Right now, I feel as though rough handling (trucks, forklifts, shelf stockers, etc.) has caused damage, most likely leading to a seam leak.  Since we flush the can with nitrogen, a seam leak allows air (oxygen) into the can, which can cause a set of oxidation reactions.  These are responsible for off flavours/colours/odours, but other than that, are harmless, and do not pose a food safety threat to your son.""I believe in this product and their commitment to customers. Hopefully they will resolve these issues soon, but knowing that the product is safe is most important to me--even if the color is off.",positive
"I bought one of the oatmeal from wholefood and fed it to my baby right away. I was happy about it because she loved it. But after a couple of weeks, one day when my Mom fixed the cereal, she asked me why it has the bad smell. I smelled it, and it does(it's not very strong but does has the smell like when all the nuts or rice turn bad)! I smelled the ""Earth's best"" one I have and it smells pefectly normal. Then I remembered I got a Happy Bellies multi-grain cereal before from [...]. It had not been opened and expires on March 2010. I opened it right away and it has a VERY strong bad smell. It makes me sick for several minutes and feel like there will be something fly out of it! I was really scared! You'd better be careful too since baby won't taste it and you may not find it before it's really bad! I feel so sorry for my baby since I know it's really bad to her health, much worse then giving her non-organic cereal. I won't ever buy the product again no matter how my baby likes it. It makes me really upset and I want to give it negative 5 starts if I could.BTW, I submitted this reviw to [...] but they didn't publish it. I just hope everyone smell the oat before you give it to your baby.",negative
"I was searching for an organic baby cereal to give to my 2nd daughter because I had not been happy with what I had fed my 1st.  I am not saying that Earth's Best *caused* my daughter's PN allergy, but I was very disillusioned with them, having called and asked about cross contamination and having them dismiss my concerns (now, surprise surprise, everything is labeled for cross-contamination, as it should have been before!).  At any rate, my 1st had eczema and other issues, and although breast fed exclusively for 6 months (and for another 7 thereafter),did not stay on the cereal as long as she could have because of these issues.  So, when it came time to feed my 2nd, I was so happy to find HAPPYBELLIES!  I absolutely LOVE the added pre and probiotics, and think they make all of the difference in the world.  It is so nice to have this included in the cereal, without having to worry about supplementation.  Already at risk for food allergies because of her sister, I feel confident that this has helped boost her developing digestive and immune systems.  And ... so far so good ... she is allergy free! Great for mixing with HAPPYBABY fresh frozen or pouches, I cannot stop raving about this cereal (and continue do so any opportunity I get!!)",positive
"Purchased the roasted chicken flavor and product looks just as pictured.  Ingredients seems simple enough and the biscuits actually held up well during the shipping.  The only problem I have is that my dog does not care for it much.  She would eat it if I handed it to her, but the buddy biscuits fail miserably as a motivational tool. If I pull the buddy biscuits out of the box, she would initially look at me then just continue what she was doing earlier.  I know all dogs are different with their own tastes, but my dog loves to eat everything edible (and sometimes non-edible). To give an idea how her tastes are compared to your dog i'll list some items.She would eat...Dog food brands (does not matter what flavors I tried with each brand): Natural Balance, Avoderm, Blue Buffalo, Orijen, PedigreeVeggies:  Carrots, cabbage, lettuce, bell peppers, chili peppers (I have a chili pepper plant in the yard)She won't eat...Citrus fruits (lemons and oranges)Basically, I assumed my dog would love to eat any treat and I purchased this because of the ingredients and cost. Sadly, I bought it in the 6pack and she isn't too fond of the treats.  I'm giving 3 stars for my situation, but your dog maybe different and love them.Pros:-Biscuits held up well during shipping-Ingredients-CheapNegative:-Fails to motivate dog or get her attentionPros? / Negative?:-Dog will eat it....(although she would spit it out after I hand it to her, then stare at it, then look at me, and eventually eat it if I don't pull out another type of treat)",neutral
"Ok, so I have to say that I did not enjoy the True Lemon Lemonade nearly as much as I enjoyed the True Lemon Raspberry Lemonade.  It didn't have nearly as much flavor, and the flavor it did have wasn't much like lemonade to me.  But the ingredients were still pretty good, and that's really what makes this brand stand out from the others.True Lemon products boast that they have 100% natural ingredients.  And its true, they do.  They use stevia instead of artificial sweeteners and actual lemon oil and juice for the flavoring.  This makes me think at least that what I'm drinking is healthy.  There's even some turmeric for color in here and that's actually a beneficial spice.  So all in all, a good product on the market.  A lot healthier than some of the other drink additives out there.The taste, not as good in this one.  Its not terrible, like some of the water additives I've tried, but it tastes extremely weak.  That and the pale yellow color the water turns it just isn't appetizing.  Its still got a sweet taste, but the tanginess of the lemon isn't really there and it more just tastes like sugar water.  I would say their estimate on the amount of flavoring per water ratio may be off and perhaps two packets would be a better choice for the water.  It may be something I have to try.I probably won't buy this particular flavor from True Lemon again, but it won't stop me from trying some of their other products.  And I will definitely get their Raspberry Lemonade again.  I just hope that maybe they improve this one or keep adding new products to their line up. It sure does help when that soda craving kicks in and I can have one of these instead.Review by M. Reynard 2012",neutral
"First things first: if you've been drinking powdered drink mixes flavored with aspartame or similar chemicals, True Lemonade will probably take a bit of getting used to.  These days, everything is ridiculously over-sweetened, and our taste buds have become accustomed to it.  Now that I've been drinking True Lemonade for years, I don't know how I ever drank the other stuff.  It's all sickeningly sweet.True Lemonade is milder but perfectly palatable.  It won't replace fresh-squeezed lemonade or anything of that sort, but when it comes to naturally flavored, low calorie drink mixes, it's the best game in town.  I can't stand plain water, and this jazzes it up very nicely.  The flavor isn't watery or over-sweetened (and I actually use the packets meant for 16 oz in my 25 oz water bottle, so I get a much milder flavor than most people do).My only complaints might not apply to everyone, since they have to do with the packaging.  I wish True Lemon offered a container of just powder, sans the packets, since I don't use it on the go, and the packets just create extra waste.  I also recommend ordering from Amazon, because the official True Lemon store likes to send outrageous amounts of plastic packing peanuts along with the order, which shows a real lack of environmental awareness.  Amazon's packaging is much less wasteful.",positive
"Interesting to read the other reviews - especially the ones that comment about the bugs.  We've been using Swheat Scoop since we adopted our cat in May of 2010 and haven't had a single problem with it.  There is only one local retailer that carries it and only in box form.  Maybe the bags can be infiltrated more easily by the bugs? Maybe it's the timing of maufacture and the environmental conditions at the factory or warehouse, and maybe its the location of the end-use litterbox and environmental conditions of the space? Or any combination of aforementioned possibilities... or I'm way off. Regarless, observations noted and I will look for problems in future batches - I'll make sure to add bay leaves as noted by another reviewer.I certainly won't plan on changing anytime soon, however, even with the chance of bugs.  This stuff is wonderful.  Grew up with cats and volunteered at a shelter. Will never buy clay again - the dust is awful and the fragrance even worse.  After several years of keeping their cat's box in a storage room, my parents found there was a layer of light, perfumy dust on EVERYTHING when they pulled the boxes and began sorting items for a rummage sale. Just think about that getting circulated around the house! They did try another natural litter after my experience with Swheat Scoop and ended up switching a short time later to this brand and are very glad they did. It only sticks to the bottom when the level starts to get low - so I add more and its fine again.  I try to scoop something every other day - may be a few days in between if life gets busy, but there is still not that much odor. It clumps nicely; however, I try to scoop when I know my cat hasn't used the box in a while just to make sure that the clumps have time to set up. Never had a problem otherwise. Flushing can sometimes be a problem if I get impatient and overload the bowl and then fail to let it soak and soften for a few minutes. But this particular toilet has issues, too.Bottom Line: Love this stuff, so do my parents; we'd recommend to anyone.",positive
"I'm a two-cat mom and have been a clumping clay litter user for decades. I came a bit late to the natural litter party, because I was afraid natural litters would clump poorly/smell bad etc. Swheat Scoop is the second natural litter I've tried, and I had planned to try them all but this stuff is so great that I've decided there's no need to look further.There is no such thing as a cat litter that never smells bad, has no dust, never tracks at all, and produces clumps so perfect that they neither stick to the side/bottom of the box nor crumble apart a bit. That said, Swheat Scoop is the closest to perfect I've ever found, in ALL of these respects.Smell: Slightly ""barnyard""-like (it is wheat, after all), but I only notice it when I'm scooping out the box; if you scoop daily, you will not have an ambient smell. (We live in a 1-BR condo and the litter box is in the bathroom, so I would notice if there was a lingering smell.)Dust: Hands down, the least dusty litter (clay or natural) I've ever tried.Tracking: Minimal, on par with the lowest-tracking clay litters I've used, and superior to the lightweight (pine/cedar) natural litters. Swheat Scoop's consistency is quite like Grape Nuts cereal (sorry to gross out anyone who eats Grape Nuts), so because the granules are on the heavier side they tend not to track.Clumps: Not perfectly tight, but they can be scooped easily enough. With a high volume of urine, the clumps do stick to the bottom/sides a bit, but in my experience the tighter-clumping clay litters adhere MUCH more to the bottom and sides. (One of our cats pees a ton and the side-sticking drove me nuts with clay litter.) And as another reviewer mentioned, keeping the litter level high enough definitely mitigates this problem.I haven't experienced the bug problem others mentioned, but I'm willing to risk it considering how great this stuff is.",positive
"First of all, I am aware that this is made for the gun, however after reading the reviews I purchased it and let me say I have never been more dissapointed. In the picture the gold is brilliant, bold, and intense. When I got this product it was oily in appearance and looked like vinegar in color. I used a paintbrush as I read in a previous review. The color is a yellow, maybe a copper tone---nothing like gold. I used part of this for an anniversary cake--I had to drive to the arts and crafts store to purchase Wiltons Gold shimmer to attempt to cover this disaster. I thought $15 was pretty expensive in the first place, but after using the product I am sure it is not worth a single cent. I cannot believe how grotesque this color is. If I wanted a copper/yellow tone I would have just used edible dye---I sure would have saved the money for something else. I bake hundreds of cakes each year, and I am confident to say that this is the worst item I have ever used. Garbage. I have another bottle that should be arriving in the mail in a couple days for the silver color, I will be sending it right back and getting my money back for sure!",negative
"**another up date***3/21/12This is not a item taste, it's package inside of box.It's came with 12 boxes but 3 boxes inside of boxes, about 15 packets are leaking.It's syrup so it's took few days to notice leaking under the box.I send email to Amazon.com because I can't return all of them because of 3 boxes was defected.Well see what they going to tell me.**UP DATE**I ordered this from Amazon and realized it came with 12 BOXES. Yes it is cheap with 12 boxed.I purchased with using amazon card discount limited time so it 20%off as well.I really love this on plan yogurt. Yuzu citrus with Oligo fructose and honeyGood for cholesterol!So I changed to 5 star and title.This is great product, I can use for 6 months.******************I purchased this Yuzu Infusion and tried few days ago. It was taste really good especially with plane yogurt.Yuzu citrus taste very refreshing and I will repeat again for sure.It's also look like pure syrup but not sour like lemon. Yuzu is great for any kind of sweets and yogurt.However this price is very expensive!if it's only 1 box. It's only comes with 10 packet not 12 pack for 12oz 1box that they describe on the box. If it's comes 12 boxes with this price is good deal.It's also you can find from World market as former name Cost plus market as lower as five. ninety nine for 1 box with 10 packet.",positive
"I thought these were good.  They are not as good as homemade, but I didn't expect them to be.  I haven't had the other canned brands to compare them with, but I was surprised at how good they actually were.  It's true they are on the mushy side, possibly because they are sitting in oil, I assume to keep from drying out.  And some of the leaves were torn, but none were falling apart and I had no trouble getting them out of the can intact.  They were wrapped very tightly.  The directions say to drain the oil, and that's good advice.  They tasted even better after doing that and refrigerating them.  They have a lemony taste, but not too strong.  Couldn't even taste the mint.  They use sunflower oil, which I don't think is as good as olive oil, but most of the canned stuffed grape leaves seem to do the same, probably because it's cheaper.  The recipe I prefer has a lot of dill and onions and lemon and uses extra-virgin olive oil (a Greek recipe), and the Roland  has no dill.  But for the price I thought these were definitely worth buying.  I certainly won't have a problem eating them in a few days.  I've never frozen grape leaves before, but I don't see why it couldn't be done.  I doubt these are the best canned stuffed grape leaves out there (the Al-Wadi and Divina have better ratings), but they are good enough for me, especially for the price.  And they are vegetarian.",positive
"Several years ago, I went on a tour of the Celestial Seasonings tea factory in Boulder, Colorado.  The guide showed us the bales of tea as they arrived, machines that ground and mixed the tea, and a machine that put the tea in tea bags.  The tour included a visit to the room where the peppermint tea was stored.  Our guide told us that peppermint was stored separately so that it would not contaminate the other teas.  He did not tell us what was to come.The doorway into the peppermint room was surrounded by bright red stripes. This should have served as a warning to us.  We all innocently strolled into the peppermint room.  The smell of peppermint was overpowering.  It entered my nose, my head, my lungs, and then my whole being was infused with peppermint.  What a rush!  The crowd stampeded out of the room in a hurry.  For the rest of the day and into the next, all I could smell and taste was the mint.I am now addicted to Celestial Seasonings Peppermint Tea.  Every time I have some, I am reminded of that fateful day in Boulder.  The events of that day have changed my life forever.  Amazingly, the tea is still legal, openly sold in stores and on the Internet.  I think that the tea is great, but then again I am not an unbiased observer.  On your next visit to Boulder, take the tour.  Or go a safer route; buy the tea from Amazon.",positive
"This is Celestial Seasonings at their best-a plump bag of fresh tasty peppermint leaf, which brews up to a clean delicious cup of tea! Peppermint is one of the most enjoyable herbal teas with a naturally sweet, clean taste.Peppermint is an herb that has many uses in traditional herbal medicine. It is reputed to relax the muscles of the digestive system which helps relieve nausea. Peppermint combats flatulence, promotes bile flow and digestive juices, and has a mildly anesthetic effect which also eases indigestion. It is supposed to relieve anxiety and tension, soothe headaches and calm symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle.Celestial Seasonings gets extra points for their packaging: they utilize 100% natural recycled paperboard in their boxes and they don't package each tea bag individually. Instead they use a system of a waxed paper bag inside the box that stays shut when you fold it. It keeps the bags fresh and utilizes less packaging than individually wrapping each bag. The art they use on each box is beautiful as are the quotes and information they put on every surface.Quote from the box:""Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.""  Kahlil Gibran",positive
"We bought 6 very small ""on sale"" azalea bushes last year.  They made it through last summer and winter without dying and that was about it.  This spring, as everything around was turning green and lush, these little bushes were pretty sad looking and very brittle.  No flowers and brown looking leaves.  In fact, they almost looked like they were dead.  My husband (better known as Eeyore) was sure that they were as good as dead, said that fertilizer would never work, and was getting ready to pull them up and go buy some that were already large and healthy looking--and also very expensive.  I said, hold everything--before we give up, let me look online and see if there is something we can do to save these.I read a review here and some at epinions on Miracid azalea/camellia/rhodedendron food. I then promised him if this didn't work, we could pull up those plants and start over.Thank you to all of you who wrote reviews here and elsewhere.  I want to add my own recommendation.  Because--unbelievably, within two days after feeding, the first flowers were peeking out.  It is now not even a full week later and all 6 bushes have flowers and/or buds.  I counted at least 22 buds on one bush alone.  My nay-saying husband first said that it was a coincidence but now he is talking about feeding them every couple of weeks!!  I think he has become a believer.  Me too--I never did tell him but I really thought those bushes were probably dead, too.Really amazing stuff!",positive
"I have been using this fertilizer for years on the recommended plants.  But this year I decided to try it on some other plants that typically you would not use this on.I live in an area that gets lots of freezes and frosts and some occasional snow, though not heavy.  I also am a devoted lover of geraniums and I like to have them growing in hanging pots. But they will not withstand the winters here, so I winter them over in the greenhouse and bring them out when they are safe from frost. When they come out they always have suffered dieback of some of the branches, sometimes a lot depending on the winter.  So, this year, I decided to try giving them the miracle grow for acid loving plants instead of general purpose miracle grow.  It made a huge difference.  I fed them this several times until the foliage came back, and boy did it come back.  They are much more lush and green and as a result have more branches to produce buds.  After which I switched back to general purpose miracle grow.  I decided to try the same procedure on other plants not previously treated this way, such as roses and it produced the same results.  Then of course I switched back to regular rose food.  I even tried it on my tomatoes right after transplanting them from the greenhouse to the ground.  It gave them a boost during the transition from greenhouse to outdoors, without trying to get them to produce blooms.  It has been a boon to my tomatoes.  They made the transition seamlessly.",positive
"Bear Creek ""Darn Good"" Chili is some of the best chili I've ever had. It is quick and easy by just following the instructions on the back of the packet. My family enjoys chili just a little spicier and a little meatier so I've added a few items to kick the chili up another notch. So here it is....(2) packs of Bear Creek ""Darn Good"" Chili Mix(2) cans of Tomato Paste(2) cans of Rotel Tomatoes(2) Small Onions (Chopped)(1) Bellpepper (Chopped)(4) cloves of Garlic (Chopped)(1.5) lbs. of Ground Beef or Ground Chuck(2) lbs. of Smoked Sausage (Finely Chopped)Hint of Cayenne Pepper (To your taste)Hint of liquid smokeIn a large pot, add both chili mixes to boiling water (As directed), then add the tomato paste. Stir well and turn fire down to a medium heat. In a large sauce pan, brown your ground beef and chopped sausage, then add to your pot. In the same large sauce pan, saute chopped onion, bellpeppers, and garlic (10-15 min) and then add to your pot. Add the Rotel Tomatoes, turn heat down to a simmer and let cook about 30 minutes (Stirring occasionally). Add cayenne pepper to taste and a hint of Liquid Smoke and let simmer for about 30 more minutes (Still stirring). In this last few minutes while the chili is cooking,  bake up your favorite cornbread (I like ""Jiffy""). Gather your family and friends for a ""Darn Good"" Chili time.Recipe is even better in a CrockPot.....And I don't know why I added the Liquid Smoke (But it worked)Hope ya like it!!!",positive
"I recently discovered Darn Good Chili Mix at a local store.  It is tasty just using the directions on the bag, which is just the chili mix, water, and a can of tomato paste.  It makes roughly 8 cups of chili, which is enough for the 3 adults in our family.  If you're following the new 2011 Weight Watchers plan, 1 cup of chili is 2 points when made according to those directions.However, I like it better as a base for my own chili.  Here is how I make it:2 lbs of ground sirloin (90% lean)1 lbs of ground venison (or substitute more ground beef)1 large sweet onion, chopped2 large green peppers, chopped5 or 6 heaping teaspoons of fresh minced garlic (I use the jarred garlic that needs refrigerated)Toss all of the above in a large skillet, and cook over medium heat until meat is done.  Drain any grease and sit aside.In a large pot, add 14 cups of water.  Bring to a boil.Whisk in 2 bags of Darn Good Chili Mix, and 2 cans of tomato paste.  Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.After 15 minutes, add:15 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed15 oz can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed28 oz can of diced tomatos28 oz can of Rotel tomatoesMeat mixtureStir together and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.This makes a lot of chili.  My 8 1/2 quart pot was nearly full.  I always make extra chili so I can freeze part of it for a future meal.",positive
"As any chef or foodie worth his Fleur de Sel de Guerande Sea Salt knows, fresh truffles are the only real way to go as far as the whole product. Sure, Urbani oils and some truffle butters are a good substitute if you want that infusion, but as for whole truffles, if you want that real quality - A) you're going to pay for it and B) get it from a company that has a high quality of fresh goods that you know and trust (since fresh truffles will cost you a bundle...white more than black. Also seasonality plays into the truffles (black - harvested usually in autumn and winter and white around October and November). Buying ""fresh"" truffles in May is not usually advised. Local chefs of gourmet restaurants can sometimes tip you off to the good purveyors (if they are worth anything). If nothing else, write to some famous chef you admire and they can give you a source for the goods if you're lucky ;)The bottom line of this product (or any bottled/not fresh truffle) is this - you get what you pay for...which is to say something substandard for a big price tag. You want good? Empty out your bank account and buy fresh.",positive
"This is the first and only meal replacement that I have ever tried but I have read and heard about how the taste of some are just awful. With that being said I consider myself lucky. Simply because the Naturade barvarian chocolate and strawberry flavors are really pretty good.I usually mix with either lactaid milk (2%)or rice milk (vanilla flavored)and I have tried water. I shake mine, does a very good job (IMHO) but you have to really shake things up. Works better than a blender, I think.Using lactaid (10 oz) the drink is kind of thick if you use the two scoops recommended which I do,  my wife uses one scoop in 8 oz. Using water or rice milk both have the same consistancy which is much thinner with a loss of some flavor. I prefer the lactaid milk...The powder is very fine and can be packed like moist chalk dust. With that being said packing the scoop makes mixing more difficult, which I believe maybe the source of the lumps.I drink one 10 oz cup in the morning with my vitamins and another after work then a have a smaller helping for dinner. When I first started I would have all kinds of cravings so I started eating more fruit during the day so from that perspective I do eat more little meals through out the day, but I have lost 6 lbs in a month without any excercise.I would strongly recommend at least giving Naturade a try...",positive
"I first tried these drops when a friend left them at my house by accident.  I instantly loved it and ended up using the rest of the bottle over the next few weeks!  (Note to self buy a replacement for my buddy!) One to two drops and you will have SUPER minty breath.  I use them at work and people twenty feet away will start saying they smell peppermint :)They can be very strong so start off with one drop and work your way up.  Currently I will use two to three drops on my the back of my hand and then lick it up.  It sounds funny but these are the directions for use.  I believe you can also mix a drop or two with a glass of water and use as mouthwash.  If I eat something like onions or garlic I will use up to four drops, but I love the mint smell and sensation of inhaling the vapors so you're milage may vary.  You can also put a tiny bit uder your nostrils and it will help with sinus issues.As far as any negatives go one I can think of is that after putting the drops on the back of your hand it will leave a white residue behind but it is easily washed off.  Also the price is a bit high in my opinion but a bottle can last about a month and its a good alternative to gum or mints.  Lastly I wish it came in a larger bottle size even just for refilling the small 10oz bottle it comes in.Some people might not like this product.  I have let some co-workers try it and a couple have said its just too strong for them and I have heard one even say he did not like the way it tastes.  Personally for me it's a smell thing and to me it tastes fine, basically like nothing if you take the smell part away.  Some of my friends just think I am weird for putting drops on the back of my hand and licking it off :)I love this stuff and highly recommend it if you want some serious minty breath!Also I think its a natural product with the ingredients being peppermint oil and chlorophyll if that kind of thing is important to you.",positive
"I was a bit nervous buying something in bulk when I didn't know what it might taste like, but I've had NOH products before, and they didn't sell the Korean BBQ marinade in the Chinatown stores I frequent.The first time I made it (with red meat) my husband said he loved it, but I didn't get to taste it until a couple days later. Bad idea, he confirmed. The taste was so completely different than when first cooked. Probably could've given myself food poisoning, too.The second and third and fourth time, we grilled the chicken after marinating it overnight. Bad idea. I still had no clue on taste because the charcoal taste overpowered it completely. Waste of marinade.This week, I tried marinating chicken and placed in freezer for 2 weeks. Let thaw and marinate for 2 days in fridge. This time I just baked it. The aroma and flavor was tremendous. My picky 2-year old even loved it. And this time, two days later, it was still super tasty.My only warning is that the packet STINKS when it's first opened. That's not how it tastes, nor how it smells once it is reconstituted with water. That first whiff is just horrible, but the flavor is great.Is it true Korean BBQ? Um...it's the Hawaiian version of it. Still super tasty, but maybe not 100% authentic.",positive
"This is not a sausage, this is paste in a plastic tube which is shaped like a sausage. Then you cut the tube off and you're left with a log of mash. As one other reviewer mentioned, it'd be better (and more honest) if this came in a tub.The taste is fine, but not remarkable in any way. I'm not sure how this product is better than you putting tofu, TSP and spices in a blender and then shaping it like poop.Usually vegan fake meats are at least texturally close, and while they can't approximate meat exactly they are at least trying. Soyrizo makes no attempt (other than the plastic packaging) at being what it claims to replace.It is a pain in the butt to cook as it has no structure at all, and it burns readily. I cooked half at a high temperature like the packaging suggested - it burned quickly! Then I cooked the other half at a low temperature, cut up into smaller poops so I could roll them over. Regardless of how long it was cooked, it did not dry out or become more solid.I was very very disappointed by this Soyrizo and will not buy it again.",negative
"Sleepytime is a popular tea that has been around a long time due to its high quality. The natural flavors and ingredients have made it a required tea for the cupboard of persons interested in healthy eating for the last 30 years! The predominant flavors are of chamomile and spearmint--but the additional ingredients--including rose buds--create a satisfying, complex blend that is very tasty and soothing. Not only is Sleepytime caffeine-free but it contains herbs that are mildly relaxing and healing for the stomach. Drink this lovely tea before bed either with or without honey.Sleepytime contains chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, hawthorne berries and rosebuds. The healing qualities of some the herbs in Sleepytime are listed below, however please note that there is insufficient quantities of each herb to have anything more than a very mild effect. Blackberry leaves, which are soothing to the stomach, contain tannins which provides a tea-like base for the flowery flavors of chamomile and rosebuds. Spearmint is one of the milder mints and is also useful to soothe tummy ache. Chamomile is a wonderful herb that has a relaxing effect; it also can be used to soothe tummy aches, headache, menstrual cramps and is a mild anti-fungal.Celestial Seasonings gets extra points for their packaging: they utilize 100% natural recycled paperboard in their boxes and they don't package each tea bag individually. Instead they use a system of a waxed paper bag inside the box that stays shut when you fold it. It keeps the bags fresh and utilizes less packaging than individually wrapping each bag. The art they use on each box is beautiful as are the quotes and information they put on every surface.Quote from the box:""Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation."" Oscar Wilde.",positive
"Sleepytime is a popular tea that has been around a long time due to its high quality. The natural flavors and ingredients have made it a required tea for the cupboard of persons interested in healthy eating for the last 30 years! The predominant flavors are of chamomile and spearmint--but the additional ingredients--including rose buds--create a satisfying, complex blend that is very tasty and soothing. Not only is Sleepytime caffeine-free but it contains herbs that are mildly relaxing and healing for the stomach.  Drink this lovely tea before bed either with or without honey.Sleepytime contains chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, hawthorne berries and rosebuds.  The  healing qualities of some the herbs in Sleepytime are listed below, however please note that there is insufficient quantities of each herb to have anything more than a very mild effect.  Blackberry leaves, which are soothing to the stomach, contain tannins which provides a tea-like base for the flowery flavors of chamomile and rosebuds.  Spearmint is one of the milder mints and is also useful to soothe tummy ache.  Chamomile is a wonderful herb that has a relaxing effect; it also can be used to soothe tummy aches, headache, menstrual cramps and is a mild anti-fungal.Celestial Seasonings gets extra points for their packaging: they utilize 100% natural recycled paperboard in their boxes and they don't package each tea bag individually. Instead they use a system of a waxed paper bag inside the box that stays shut when you fold it. It keeps the bags fresh and utilizes less packaging than individually wrapping each bag. The art they use on each box is beautiful as are the quotes and information they put on every surface.Quote from the box:""Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation.""  Oscar Wilde.",positive
"UPDATED REVIEW (10/7/2012):  I am disappointed to see that Merrick increased the price of this food 50%!  The 8-pound bag used to be $8.69, but is now $16.00 and some change.  Whole Earth Farms is supposed to be an affordable way for responsible pet owners to feed their pets Merrick quality, but it seems Merrick has decided to up the ante based on this food's popularity.  I'm very disappointed by the decision and may have to switch back to my previous brand.ORIGINAL REVIEW:  After deciding to switch from Nutro Max to Merrick Whole Earth Farms Adult Dry Dog Food, my dog literally does circles when it's time to eat.  The food is loaded with good stuff for my dog and it even smells better than our previous brand.  It obviously tastes better, too, because my dog just can't contain himself when it's time to eat.  His coat is shinier and seems really healthy, and on a semi-gross note, but important one, his stools have been much smaller; that tells me his body is absorbing more of the nutrition in this food than the last one.  I actually ended up reducing his food portion because he was gaining a little weight.  That's always a sign of a good dog food...the ability to feed less and the dog still receive great nutrition; that tells me there are much fewer fillers in this food than most.  I recommend you try it.",negative
"I recently switched to this dog food from Nature's Variety Prairie.So far I am very pleased with the dog food.  When switching, I was looking for a certain range of protein and fat and Merrick Whole Earth met the requirements I was looking for (a protein reading of 27%, a fat level of 14%) and chicken meal and turkey meal is the main source of animal protein.  The dog food was also ""highly recommended"" by an independent dog food advisor site that I use.My dogs really (really) like this food and they eat as soon as I put it down (even their morning meal which is dry food only), so the taste of this food must really be to their liking.  Despite the fact my dogs are rescues (and who knows what they were eating when they were wildly roaming the streets), they are picky and with the Nature's Variety, half the time they never ate their breakfast.  Also, I have large dogs but for some reason they like the small dry kibble and this is kibble is on the smaller side.I have also noticed a positive change in their stool.  It is a little firmer and a bit smaller, meaning they are absorbing more and eliminating less.I actually really liked Nature's Variety while they were eating it but so far I think the switch was a very good one.****PRICE INCREASE UPDATE: I AGREE WITH THE OTHER REVIEWER THAT THE PRICE INCREASE EFFECTIVE IN THE PAST WEEK IS AN ISSUE AS THE PRICE FOR THIS FOOD HAS ESSENTIALLY DOUBLED.  I MAY BE WRONG BUT THIS APPEARS MORE OF AN AMAZON INCREASE AS MY BACKUP FOR BUYING THIS DOG FOOD IS PETCO AND THE 8 POUND BAG IS CURRENTLY SELLING FOR $10.42, ABOVE BIT ABOVE THE AMAZON PRICE INCREASE BUT WELL BELOW THE CURRENT $16 FOR AN 8 POUND BAG.  SINCE I LIKE THE FOOD (AND MY DOGS LIKE IT) I CAN JUST BUY IT THERE.",positive
"I have ordered Bonne Maman Preserves for well over a year from Amazon because the prices could not be beaten anywhere in my area.  The third order back arrived with the jars broken due to poor packing.  Ironically this order was not filled by Amazon but a different vendor.  Nevertheless Amazon promptly refunded my money.  I was a little hesitant about ordering again because of this (broken jars of preserves can be pretty messy)but when I realized that the order was filled by a vendor I had not used before not Amazon, I decided to order again. That order arrived with no problem and since then I have ordered again several times with no issues at all. Each of the glass jelly jars ""arrived alive"", carefully packed.  Of course the preserves and jelly are the best I have tasted rivaling ""homemade"" (which we used to do when we were younger and into canning several fruits and vegetables"".  In my opinion I like the Raspberry and Blackberry preserves the best so usually I order the six packs of those specifically  j rather than the assortment.  I have to admit however when my granddaughter stays with us she is a huge fan of her ""Poppie's""  special strawberry preserves and peanut butter sandwiches. I would recommend that when you order look closely at the vendor who will fulfill the order and go with Amazon.  Generally I look for the ""This order ships free with..."" and that offer will usually be fulfilled by Amazon.",positive
"We've been feeding this to our dog for several months now and I must say that he is getting around considerably easier!  We started in the fall and this winter was a bit easier for him, even in the hard cold.  This spring, he is moving more easily, even when I am not diligent on regular exercise.Riley is a Border Collie mix, male, 7 years old. Very active, healthy weight.UPDATE:10 months later and through the winter....Riley has been on this food for well over a year now and hubby and I are quite shocked at the improvement.  We really only expected a minor improvement and perhaps to slow the progression but Riley doesn't do that very slow, labored rise from laying down.  Last winter, it would break my heart to see him trying to get up from his bed but now, he's like a puppy again, ready to go whenever we are!  We will be feeding this formula for as long as he'll eat it!  Thanks Pedigree!Of course, no guarantees with your cherished member of the family, but considering the very expensive stuff that is out there - this is TOTALLY worth a try for 6-8 months!",positive
"You can't go wrong with these flavorful wafers for a snack.  They make many flavors, but these are the dark chocolate kind, which can make you feel healthy.  After all, dark chocolate is especially good for you with antioxidants and stuff, right?  Well, we'll at least pretend that they are. While these aren't the best cookie in the world, they are good enough to make you eat half a can in one sitting as I can attest to.They would be great dipped in milk but I don't even need that to start an eating binge. The filling is nice and creamy chocolate while the wafers are crunchy and go together fantastically.  I suppose they would go nice with coffee, but I don't like coffee so I can't attest to that.They come in a metal tin (recyclable!)that is sealed and has an additional sealed bag on the inside for freshness. The serving size suggests 2 sticks per serving and that comes to about 100 calories with 4g being the total fat.  Good news is, there's no trans fat in these. Ingredients include: wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oil (palm kernel oil, coconut oil, peanut oil), reduced fat cocoa powder, soy flour, malted barley flour, rice flour, cornstarch, whey (milk), soy lecithin, salt, vanilla, caramel color, natural flavors.  Allergy advisory is that this product contains wheat, soy, milk, and peanuts.Review by M. Reynard 2011",positive
"Taste: The taste was very appealing. It was very flavorful and sweet and had the texture of a vanilla milkshake. In terms of performance/protein drinks, this ranks very highly compared to the rest of the competition.Packaging: The packaging was a little lacking. The overall design on the can was pretty appealing, however, instead of printing on the can, the printing was on a plastic sheet wrapped around the can. This caused it to interfere with the mouth of the can and plastic was able to work its way inside my mouth.Size: The size was 11 fluid ounces, which seemed a little bit small for a post workout shake, depending on how rigorous your routine is. In general, it is a pretty good compliment to a high protein meal post workout.Nutrition: This product has a very high calorie content compared to what it offers in protein. It has almost 400 calories against only about 20 grams of protein. If you are just starting out and are looking to put on weight quickly, this would probably be a very good place to start. However, I would not recommend this product to those trying to build lean muscle.Overall: I would say this product would do well for those trying to put on weight quickly. It's high calorie content against a decent amount of protein makes it a pretty good weight-gainer. However, if you are either trying to lose fat or put on lean muscle, I would not recommend use of this product.",positive
"Well, I really love this spice because I was told to avoid garlic and onions for the next six months by my doctor. I didn't think I was going to be able to make it through life without the two main flavors that are in just about everything. I did some research and found this spice was used by buddhists as a replacement for garlic and onions. I decided if it works for them it should definetly work for me. And it does! Just a pinch in the skillet with a little olive oil flavors anything I cook in it so nicely. The smell is VERY strong, but only before you cook with it. After it is in the oil or food you are cooking it mellows out to a nice onion/garlicy scent and taste. I didn't try it dry because the smell is so pungent it is a little intimidating, but my husband did and said it isn't bad. I use it for salad dressings and anything that just can't do without garlic. I am very happy with the purchase although I have so much of it from buying in bulk on Amazon I may be looking for an airtight container to put it in now!",positive
"All three of my dogs LOVE this food -- even my ultra-finicky dog! It is human-grade food and full of every good thing. It is very, very easy to make, and meal-time has become a big deal in my house -- they all sit with wagging tails as I prepare it. When I stayed at my mom's house for a couple weeks, her two dogs were much more interested in having my dogs' food than their own regular dog food. I originally bought this food because I wanted to put my dogs on a vegan diet. For the protein source, I use tofu and all sorts of beans like chickpeas/garbanzo beans, black beans, etc. They love it no matter what I add to it. I rotate the type of oil I use, or sometimes I use a blend. When I first put them on this food, I used the serving size they recommend, and my dogs started gaining weight. So I am actually able to use less than what they say in the instructions. I have three 50-pound dogs and I use approximately 1 scoop per dog, twice a day. In the 10-lb bag there are about 198 scoops, in the 5 lb bag there are around 99 scoops, in the 20 oz bag there are around 24 scoops. So from that you should be able to calculate a good estimate of the cost for your dog(s). Of course for smaller dogs you can use less. With my finicky dog, I used to have to stand over him and goad him into eating his commercial dog food (which even contained meat). Now he scarfs his food every time! One other note: I sometimes add some Nature's Recipe Vegetarian formula dry dog food just to add some crunch. For vegetarian/vegan treats, I feed them Sam's Yams and C.E.T. VeggieDent. It is a wonderful thing to be able to give my dogs a cruelty-free diet! And we never have to worry about all those crazy dog food recalls!",positive
"I have been using Dr. Harvey's Canine Health Miracle Dog food for more than 4 years. I found this product through a friend who has dogs with similar finicky eating habits. My two dogs would pick at or just turn their noses up to any of the generally available brands in the supermarket as well as food I got at my vet. They had also been having skin irritation problems. As soon as we changed to Dr Harvey's they wolfed down the food and after a couple months the skin irritation problems disappeared. Both dogs (1 Border Collie 13yrs and 1 BC/Australian Sheppard mix 16 yrs) had developed arthritis in hip and shoulder joints prior to starting the new food and again after a few months of the new food their pain level seemed to decrease. When the BC was 15 we had blood work done and the Vet said she had never seen blood so clean for a dog this old. We are sold on the properties of this food, and have started using it on our latest rescue dog a 1 year old Australian Cattle dog, and she loves it. The con to this food is the prep time, but we make a batch and freeze half so we are not making it every night. If you care about your dogs health and don't mind spending a little extra time preparing the food then you should give this one a try. I have not tried any of the other ""Health"" dog foods available, so I can only compare this to supermarket and vet quality dog food but I will never go back, my dogs health is too important to me.",positive
"These smaller sized Sprout Master sprouters are great for smaller batches of leafy sprouts or bean sprouts. The optional tray dividers makes it easy to make small batches of as many as six different sprouts at a time. The larger tray would be better for big batches, but using these trays in concert can achieve the same effect. For most people (not feeding too large a family), I would suggest starting out with these and evaluating whether you often want to make larger batches than you can manage in a single smaller tray.There are four ""lids"" that come with this set and are all exactly the same. Put one below to catch any water and use the one on top if you want to block off light (this helps prevent the growth of green leaves, which is usually how bean sprouts are grown).  With four lids and three trays you'll find it necessary to stack the trays if you want to cover more than one at a time. The Sprout Master's drainage holes allow excess water to drain off very effectively.If you've sprouted in a jar before, you'll probably find this to be much easier. Hold the tray under running cool water two or three times a day, then allow excess water to run off before putting the tray away. The sprouts should be thoroughly rinsed to prevent spoilage, kept moist at all times, but not allowed to sit in water. (By comparison, with jar sprouting you'd need to fill and drain the jar of sprouts repeatedly to rinse the sprouts well, then it's more difficult to get them properly drained.)One minor complaint is that some of the smallest seeds can get caught in the drain holes. In my experience, broccoli is large enough to be safe, but with alfalfa or clover you might get a few seeds stuck. When you're cleaning the tray after use you may need to get a small poking instrument to knock one or two out again. The ""Easy Sprouter"" device doesn't have this problem, but allows slightly less light to reach your sprouts because of it's shape. Neither is a very significant complaint, and I find that the Easy Sprouter gets sufficient light for most purposes.",positive
"I find the trays are good but the smaller seeds plug up the holes and slow down drainage. This defeats the purpose so I got the hemp/flax bags and start the smaller seeds in those and then after they sprout I transfer to the trays so they receive more light. They I can also drain quickly by tipping on side and holding the sprouts in. I also keep the trays in the fridge after they mature. They stack and breathe so they are very effective. I plan on buying the larger trays as well for greater farming capacity. Also more hemp bags. I also plan on trying the nut milk bags for sprouting. My only complaint on the hemp ones is they smell a little musty, like wet rope. I am going to try a little H2O2 on them to see if that lowers the smell. To their defense, the smell rinses right off and they work like a champ! I am going to get another batch of three as well. The bags work excellent for bean sprouts all the way to maturity.If anyone has doubts about the power of sprouts, give them a try, they are the apple of my eye!I am now a sprout convert and a farmer in my own house.Cheers to living foods!",positive
"I have a large Sprout Master. I purchased it when I first got interested in sprouting based on great feedback. But sometimes it seemed like too much. Since there are only two of us, I used the divider and sprouted two different kinds of seeds at once. Yet, it still was more than I could use in a week. Then I came across the mini sprouter! How cool is this? Each tray has a divider so if I want, I can actually sprout 6 different types of seeds at once. They stack on top of each other and take up such a small footprint on my counter. Even better, is that someone asked me to sprout some seeds for them and I was able to give them the ""layer"" with their seeds already sprouted and ready to finish crisping in the fridge. When they are done eating them, I will take the layer back and begin another sort of seed. The mini is the perfect size for one or two people. The larger is great for families or sharing. Quality construction, easy to clean and again, each has a divider you can use or take out when not needed. This would be a great gift with organic seeds for a newlywed couple or someone wanting to bypass the store purchased sprouts that are causing many health problems. I heard Kroger is no longer selling sprouts at all. Eat healthy and use a no fail product to sprout. This fits the ticket.",positive
"I have started to drink this drink and giner latte one too during the September seasons, and believe me i hardly had a cold or flu during the winter times. One time a Chinese friend told me if you drink this drink in fall you won't have to worry about the rest of cold months. She advised me to drink it for 2-3 wks straight, every day, than stop and drink only occassionally. I have followed her advice and yes, it worked for me. I use to buy these only in Asian Stores, but since Amazon have them now available I am stocking up and giving it to all my relatives for winter. I love this tea and the latte even more (lol)...thanks Gold Kili, you have made me fight my cold, flu and sore throats!!!! GREAT PRODUCT YOU HAVE TO USE! Tastes strong, but does the job and you would love to drink it every day. I promise you that! As for being a mom, with kids and children around this prevents me from getting too many sicnesses during winter and stay on my feet... i just wish my kids would drink this as much as i could so we could be Free of sniffles all season long!",positive
"This chili is great. I've tried a handful of major-brand canned chili, you know the ones I mean, and always walked away disappointed. Needing something meaty that could be eaten as a meal, I was determined to find a decent canned chili. Normally I would have passed over this brand because it contains no meat, but I made a mistake and ordered it without realizing this. I'm not a vegetarian and have only found out since ordering it that Worthington is a vegetarian-only brand name. Well, it's a mistake I don't regret, because the absence of meat in this chili is not a problem at all. The company replaced the meat in an otherwise-excellent chili recipe with what I believe is mashed tofu along with some other natural stuff that congeals and even looks convincingly like meat. Thanks to the natural heavy spicing of chili, the taste of tofu is camouflaged, and only the taste of the delicious beans and spices comes through. The consistency is perfect, being just watery enough to not require added water, but still being solid enough to not be a tasteless soup. Bottom line: I find myself, a perfectly contented meat-eater, to be craving this chili at least once a week.",positive
"I tried really hard to like the product (it comes in a case of 12 after all) but I just could not take the taste. It looks like regular chili, has some fat like regular chili, has a texture like regular chili, and it almost tastes good, if you can get past the salt.This is the second, and last, of this brand and type of veggie product I will try. They rely too much on salt to compensate for the perceived lack of flavor from real meat. A much better, IMHO, veggie chili can be made with some diced onions, tomatoes, green bell peppers, a hot chile of your choice, garlic, oregano, chili powder, a little masa, tomato paste, and one or more types of beans, like pintos, kidneys, mayo coba, etc. Just a pinch of salt and your done, or add your own meat or substitute if you have to.I hope there are some vegetarians at the food bank.Edit: I'll add that many canned foods tend to be a little salty to me, so we don't eat too many of them. I will say that compared to other canned chilis I have tried, vegetarian or not, this compared favorably. But, I can't take salt out of a prepared food whereas others can always add salt. This was the deal breaker for me, as it is with other prepared, canned chilis.",negative
"We eat yogurt regularly and I have found the yogourmet brand to be very reliable,resulting in a good food product.  This particular item has additional probiotics so I got some of this to add to the regulart yogurt starter from yogourmet.  I used one packet of this, one packet of the regular as well as one packet of another brand that I bought on Amazon (some little green packets) and made up a new batch of yogurt.  I used a little over two quarts of fresh farm milk, added a packet of each of the above mentioned starters, along with a little powdered milk to make a little thicker product (this is optional) and the resulting yogurt was so delicious and a good consistency! I take out a sample and put it in the freezer and use it for the next batch.  This way I don't use up my packets of starter very fast.  They keep indefinitely in the freezer.  The only time I use a new packet from the box is if for some reason my starter that I take out of each new batch starts to develop an off flavor from some stray bacteria that got in.  This rarely happens as long as I keep my sample in the freezer.  What a delicious, healthy food.  It's so good for you.",positive
"I love this product and have been using it for many years now. It makes a perfect yogurt every time. I use the Yogourmet incubator too - a gift from my mother when I got married 12 years ago. The gift that keeps on giving is always the best! I have tried all of the Yogourmet freeze dried starters with fantastic success. The Yogourmet Casei Bifidus Acidophilus Probiotic Yogurt Starter, is my favorite, found here on Amazon for a GREAT price. I give this company a 100% positive review. I have never had problems with any of their culture products or with the Yogourmet incubator machine.I use 2 quarts of milk with the recommended 10 grams of Yogourmet starter. I have found for myself, that the key to making great yogurt is to heat the milk to 185 degrees and continue cooking it at this temperature for 10 minutes. Cooking at this temperature kills any harmful bacteria in the milk that remains even after pasteurization. It also breaks down the proteins in the milk insuring a great yogurt SET. Apparently, the proteins are easier for your body to digest in this broken down state as well. Cool the 2 quarts of milk to 112 degrees, add starter, (10 grams freeze dried starter or 1/2 cup leftover yogurt from original batch) 1 1/2 cups optional powdered milk, up to 1 cup optional sugar and up to 1 tablespoon optional flavoring extracts. Incubate until desired tartness is reached. My kids prefer the maximum sugar so the yogurt tastes more like store bought. Although with this much sugar, the milk takes longer to turn into yogurt - up to 24 hours. Try using honey extract, vanilla extract, raspberry extract, etc.",positive
"In one of the reviews of the Yogourmet incubator someone wished for a yogurt maker that was more like a toaster.  They wanted to put the milk in and take yogurt out.  This can almost be done with the Yogourmet Machine and the CBA culture.  Here's how.  Purchase two quart boxes of Organic Valley Whole shelf stable milk.  You find these not in the Dairy case but out on store shelves.  Then purchase a package of Organic Valley Non-Fat dry milk.  Are you good with this so far?  The only tricky part is warming the shelf stable boxed milk up to 77°.  I took a big cooking pot and put it in the sink and set the two closed boxes of milk in the pan and filled it with 80° tap water.  Around a half hour later the milk was the right temperature.  I ran some scalding water into my Yogourmet batch container for a mini-sanitize and to warm it slightly.  Then I added the two boxes of shelf stable milk.  Into this I mixed around 3 ounces of powdered milk using a hand mixer.  Verify that your milk is the correct temperature and put 4 ounces of the milk into a cup and mix in the two packages of the CBA starter.  Now pour and stir this back into the batch container and put the container in the Yogourmet incubator and add sufficient 77° water around the batch container and plug in the unit.  In 12 hours you will have your yogurt the easy way.  No heating, no cooling just making Yogurt the easy ""like toast"" way.",positive
"I agree with the others' comments about buying from Amazon.We've ordered these chocolates before directly from Lindt and they've arrived in perfect condition - crisp shiny shells that SNAP when you bite into them, and fillings that literally melted in your mouth. So when Amazon offered them at a special price and sent directly from Amazon with free shipping, even better, right?Wrong. I don't know how these were stored but they arrived in mid-April when temps in Chicago the entire week before had ranged from the low 30s to the mid 50s, but they'd obviously been subjected to much warmer conditions. The shells were soft and kind of sticky and with none of the usual Lindt gloss, and the fillings were almost the same texture. The taste was barely adequate but the texture was not even close to what it should be even if you'd bought them off a grocer's shelf and a number of them even had dents in the shells although so far none seem to have been completely melted.If you can buy them directly from Lindt in the middle of December, you'll probably be ok. Otherwise think twice before ordering unless you can be pretty sure they've been properly stored.",negative
"I bought several of these for a 350-mile walk across Madagascar.Never a fan of sweet rehydration drinks, I've always preferred straight water when going with a cool beverage. For this trip, however, I figured I may want something a little extra to ease muscle cramping, liven things up a bit, etc. I wasn't able to drink it through the day as I didn't want to encourage bacteria in my mouthpiece, but it was nice starting the day chugging down a canteen, or ending the day with it. I use a SteriPEN, but I would imagine this might also mask the delicious taste of purification tablets or iodine a bit...so be warned.The containers are waterproof until opened, then be careful to keep them sealed in waterproof bags to avoid moisture and varmints.They are slightly fizzy, which is nice if your stomach is having a moment. I ordered both this flavor and Tangerine Ginger; of the two, Lemon Chai is my favorite both cold and lukewarm. Certainly lemony, with a bit of flair. Tangy. As for Tangerine Ginger, I'm a ginger addict, but it is not the dominant flavor.Since returning, I've continued drinking this periodically during strength-training sessions.",positive
"I decided to go shamrocks-to-the-wall this St. Patrick's Day. Too many years, I've been left on the wrong side of the rainbow, stuck holding my Irish for a whole 'nother year. This year, I was determined to paint the town -- and myself, if need be, inside and out -- GREEN.St. Paddy's Day just isn't the same without a wee tipple or three of the old witches' brew. Sadly, I couldn't find real Irish whiskey available for sale on Amazon. So I did the next best thing and bought these fine Irish mustards, made with the very hair of the dog I was looking for.I'm Irish enough to know that fine whiskey from the old country should be messed with as little as possible. So when the condiments arrived, I filled a nice fresh highball glass with a few ice cubes, scooped in three fingers of wholegrain Irish whiskey mustard, and sipped it by a roaring fire.I can't say this product was quite as 'smooth' as the other Irish whiskeys I've had. The color was rich and dark, and I definitely detected a hint of the familiar smoky peat. But most of the other characteristics I was looking for seemed masked -- muted somehow by a very front-forward... how should I say it? ""Mustardiness,"" I think would be the technical term.I probably wouldn't recommend sipping this neat. Sadly, this vintage is probably best mixed -- perhaps in a whiskey sour, or a mustard julep, or some sort of pretzel-flavored Irish coffee.",positive
"Let's get one thing straight first: dogs love this stuff. I mean they REALLY LOVE IT. Not just my puppy, but every dog in my office - the second this stuff comes out, my desk is surrounded by noses that smelled it from across the office. And they want it so bad they'll watch wistfully as my puppy devours it, just a little bit, from his Kong. When he's done, they get in line to steal the Kong and the lucky one will spend several minutes working on it just in case there's any left.By the end of the afternoon, I am choking on the odor that rises at regular intervals from under my desk in nearly visible clouds of pure dog fart stench. By the time we get home, even the puppy will stop in his tracks every few minutes and startle at his own rear end, not entirely sure what's going on back there but knowing it's probably not good. By the end of the evening I am swearing to myself once again that tomorrow, no matter how desperate I am to occupy him and get some work done, I won't give this stuff to the puppy and turn him into a 6.5lb tactical nuke.I think today was the last time he'll be getting it, and the rest of the can is going in the trash. It's just not worth it!",negative
"I ordered these flowers on the internet from the UK via Amazon in America and it couldn't have been simpler, they were ordered in a few clicks, and on there way. I had never ordered flowers like this before or from Amazon but they are a company I trust implicity. The Bouquet arrived exactly at its destination when I was told it would, and was apparently beautifully and impecibly packaged with a lovely message card, also inside were all the care instruction for the flowers and flower food etc. My friend has told me ""You could not have walked and picked these flowers from a field any fresher"" that they are an enormous arrangement with so many flowers and colours it was hard for her to describe, and best of all is they are sented, and very beautifully sented. My friends were just so overwhelmed by the package and are frightened I've spent to much, I've told her to look on line because I am so thrilled with the service. And certainly my friends in the States are going to be using this service and Falcon Farms for sending flowers to there loved ones now.To get this kind of Bouquet delivered here within the UK would have cost about £ 80(at the very least) and I kid not. I'm just jelous now that I can't experience the Falcon Farms flowers over here!!!!Thank you for letting me send a token of love this way, and making it a pleasure, I would definitely use this service again.",positive
"This is a purely smooth and silky soup, not a bean or veggie chunk to be found. I loved the consistency actually; it was like a light cream rather than a starchy thick soup. But, I can never leave well enough alone. I sautéed three sweet carrots in 1 teaspoon of oil, then added the soup to heat, and served it up with some chopped avocado. The combination was delightful.The soup on its own had a wonderful taste and just the right amount of flavor in terms of heat (not too much!), spices, and salt. Nothing was over the top, and it all melded rather nicely. There was just one note that kept tasting ""off"" to me. It was mostly in the aftertaste, so it didn't deter me from devouring the bowl. Nonetheless, it left me curious, so I checked the ingredients and finally spotted the culprit ... cilantro paste. Yes, I am one of those cilantro supertasters who generally dislike it. Cilantro fans will find this soup spot on, but luckily, the cilantro is far enough down the ingredient list that even most ""cilantro tastes like soap"" people (such as me) will enjoy it.I will purchase this soup again either for a quick lunch, or as a recipe starter ... it has great potential! Plus, I love that it is both dairy-free and soy-free.",positive
"When I received the box of green tea, I realized I had ordered the wrong tea. I had wanted to purchased the  Stassen ""Pure Jasmine Green Tea"". So, I sent it back to the company the next day and asked them to please send the Jasmine tea instead. That was more than a month ago, still no tea or response.  Last week I decided to order another box. I don't know if it was from the same company through Amazon but, I got it in less than a week.  I doubt I'll ever see the other box or my $13.00 again, but thank you for the speedy delivery on this one.  I have always had incredibly great service with Amazon...amazing in fact...but, I don't know what happened with the one before.  Let me just say that the Jasmine Green Tea by Stassen is the best ever! About 5 years ago I was in Seattle and visited a restaurant where they served this tea with the meals. It was refreshing and light so I asked the name of it. I have been ordering this same tea ever since and enjoy a cup first thing in the morning with my meditation routine. You can't beat the price and it's so worth it.",negative
"No need to review the product because I'm sure most people in the U.S. who are able to eat peanuts have had these.  These arrived fresh and in good condition.  I can't give even peanut M&Ms more than 4 stars since I think the chocolate used in these products keeps getting worse and worse over time; but they are still a fun, enjoyable snack.I ordered this along with a box of Snickers with Almonds, and Amazon included, as part of my Prime membership, a free ""cold pack"".This consisted of a very thick and sturdy Styrofoam lidded box, in which the candies were packed, along with four large cold-pack freezable units.The item was in shipping transit for approximately 3 days, and delivered to a hot, humid region.Upon opening the container, I found that the candies were still cold and in good condition, although the cold-packs were no longer frozen or really cold.Amazon did a great job on packing this.  Thought I would share that, in case others are concerned about ordering such products from this company.  I'm even keeping the Styrofoam chest and cold-packs for re-use, since they are of pretty nice quality.",positive
"First off, the initial arrival:  It came in a bigger box (since other things were ordered as well) when I opened it the 2 yellow bags set neatly and ready for me to eat!  Packaging, no other boxes or bags were used or necessary.  Review of the value: this is going to put it in perspective;1) The average size bags are about 1.69 ounces2) The larger size bags range from 9-11 ounces depending on which one as they make several.3) This bag was just over 42 ounces and they go up to 60 ounces in certain packaging.In theory you could go out and buy a bunch of the 1.69 ounce packages and to equal the total of about 84 ounces and at about $1 a bag you'd only buy about 48 bags at $.99 a bag it would be cheaper to go with these bags - however, the cost of this item was a little disappointing because I expected a little more in the bags.  Aside from a portion (probably 25% of the height) of the bag being air, I was just hoping for more M&M's.  Overall I give this purchase a C+ value as it was cheaper to buy this way.  But, as always beware of pricing for example another seller on Amazon charges $9.19 for the same bag (but you have to pay for shipping).  If you wanted to buy using Amazon Prime, like myself then you could get regular M&M's (no peanuts) for only $15.63 - about $10 less so that may be worth the savings.  An okay value - but at the end of the day it was cheaper than buying them individually. 73beats",negative
"This marinade is out of this world. I won't use anything else on my brisket. Picking up more today to try on a roast. I haven't found any product better than this. It's a bit on the extravagant side, but so worth it. You won't be disappointed. Now that I know they have new products, may try those. (Yes they have a new brisket sauce. I'll still use this on my brisket. Can't go wrong with perfection. Brisket recipe: Take a brisket with a nice slab of fat over it (you can take it off later) not too thick not too thin (you need this for keeping the meat moist and tender). Pour 1-2 bottles over the brisket (depends on the size) in a deep roasting pan (I use an enamel pan)deep enough to be able to put a piece of foil over the top without touching the brisket. Seal the edges of the foil around the pan to make a tent. Put in the oven at 250-275 degrees for a few hours. ( Frozen brisket is even better) if frozen, then cook longer (at least double time) You can check it from time to time. Watch out for the steam when you roll back a corner/side. Check with a fork to see if it starts to flake, taste it, you'll know if it's done. This will be the flaky, moistest brisket you ever ate. (skim off the fat and throw away). S-l-o-w cooking is the way to go with brisket. This marinade is what makes it sooooo good.",positive
"I used to eat a lot of this when I first ""discovered"" the pleasure of oatmeal about a year ago. Now, I make my own using Quaker's ""Old Fashioned Oats,"" (or Target's cheaper equivalent), which takes only 10 minutes or so, allows me to control the sweetness to my liking by adding the maple syrup and brown sugar myself, and doesn't give me any ""artificial flavors"" or ""guar gum,"" or ""caramel color.""Given that, I will say that, for an instant product, this is pretty good, though just a bit too sweet for me. Its first ingredient is Whole Grain Rolled Oats (although the second is sugar) and it does have a reasonably creamy consistency which you would expect from oatmeal. I actually preferred Quaker's high fiber variation of this product, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, High Fiber, Maple Brown Sugar, 12.6-Ounce (Pack of 4). I think that one is a little less sweet than this one and the 10 grams of fiber is an attraction if you're trying (like I am) to get more fiber into your diet.It's absurd to compare this to ""old fashioned"" or ""steel cut"" oatmeal. This is a convenience product that requires no preparation and which you would use when you don't have the time or inclination to fuss with the others. It should be evaluated (and consumed) with this in mind.",positive
"I love oatmeal, and occasionally make steel-cut oatmeal in my ricemaker, but I've been eating more Quaker Oats Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal - for years.  Pallets of it.  Literally, I had bought lots of ""value pack"" 24-packs the last time they went on sale at Shop Rite, and when I finally ran out, a couple months ago, I bought the ""new"" improved package at Stop & Shop.The new flavor is horrible - not just compared to the original, or to McCanns, but truly horrible.  I couldn't finish it.  Tasted a little like coffee grounds.  Even adding brown sugar or a little milk didn't change it at all.How could you screw up a decades old favorite like that?  Why not offer it as a new product, and leave your loyal customer's with their proven favorites?  (Why didn't Coca-Cola just release ""New Coke"" in the '80s, instead of screwing up their brand loyalty?  And why didn't Quaker learn from Coke?)Since then, I've been buying the Stop & Shop brand, and it's not bad.  Not as good as the original Quaker Oats Maple & Brown Sugar, but good enough.  Quaker has effectively removed themselves from the instant oatmeal market, in my opinion.  Hope they correct their mistake, but I don't think that happens very often.  I'll be waiting for one of those ""We heard you, and we're making it right"" commercials... Until then, it's store-brand oats for me.",negative
"In years past, I have eaten instant oatmeal for a quick, easy, hot breakfast when I am in a hurry. I have eaten various flavors including the brown sugar and maple flavor that was offered here. I have to say that this is not the same product that I am used to from years past.The maple flavor was bland and chemically, and although it was sweet-ish, I really couldn't detect the flavor of brown sugar. It did, however, have a significant amount of sugars in it. When I reviewed the nutritional information I was stunned at just how much sugar was present in the package.In addition, the portion sizes are almost comical. There is no way that one packet will serve adequately as a meal for breakfast. It requires, at a minimum, two packets to make a bowl of oatmeal that is sufficient for an average adult male. That provides a significant amount of your daily intake of sugars.I was not enamored with this product, and would not go out of my way to buy it in the future. However, as part of a variety pack, I would probably have it on hand for those days when I desire oatmeal, but do not have the time to cook it from scratch.",negative
"It's hard to believe that these might actually be healthy, but I love these flavored Quaker Instant Oatmeals.And they might actually be healthy! Though sugar is the second ingredient, whole grain rolled oats is the first ingredient in every flavor of Quaker Instant Oatmeal, including this Maple Brown Sugar, which is a favorite of mine. Further, each serving (one packet) contains only four grams of sugar in the low sugar form and nine grams in the regular form, which is one to two teaspoons.Yeah, one or two teaspoons.I went through the rest of the ingredients on the Maple Brown Sugar flavor and on several others, and almost every other ingredient is an ingredient you'd find in a vitamin pill. The Apples & Cinnamon even has dehydrated apples (ahead of sugar, which is the third ingredient in that flavor).I'm recovering from chemotherapy and radiation. I had a bone marrow transplant in January (2012), and my new immune system sometimes goes after my gut when we lower my immunosuppressives. Thus, eating food that is high in fiber and gentle on the stomach and intestines is important for me. It's important for you, too, because the fiber in oats is excellent for your heart.The problem is, it's hard for me to find oatmeal edible without adding a lot more brown sugar than Quaker does! That's always been true, but it's especially true when I'm recovering from leukemia treatments. At first, there was a VERY limited set of food items I could eat without throwing up. (Sorry for being so graphic.) These flavored Quaker Instant Oatmeals let me eat gentle, heart-healthy oatmeal without hating the flavor. I love almost every one. They're a go-to food for me when I'm nauseous.I know you probably aren't recovering from a blood cancer, but if you're wanting to eat oatmeal because it's healthy, this is a great way to eat it.And for lazy people, it's a one-bowl cleanup. Pour the packet in the bowl, pour boiling water over it, and wait a minute (or less if you're impatient like me). Eat it, and you have one bowl and no pots to wash (or throw in the dishwasher).",positive
"Oatmeal is said to lower cholesterol and benefit the heart. That's one thing to like about Quaker Instant Oatmeal. This particular brand -- Maple & Brown Sugar -- also claims ""whole grains"" oats, no trans fats, and no high fructose corn syrup.That's all good. It also tastes good, heats quickly, and has good consistency whether one uses milk or water.Yet it's not perfect. It's not as healthful as pure oats (of whatever brand), by which I mean no ingredients other than oats.This one contains various ""artificial flavors"" and chemicals. That includes caramel color. I heard a radio report claiming that some people now believe that caramel color may cause some cancers.So check whatever you buy for caramel color. Lots of bread and cereal products contain it. In this case, I suppose the caramel color is to help create the ""brown sugar"" look for this product.The ingredients actually list ""sugar,"" but not ""brown sugar."" Maybe it's all the same, but loses its brown color under certain conditions, hence, the use of caramel color.This is still a mostly healthful, and tasty product. But look for oats with nothing other than oats if you want the oats' maximum health benefits.If you still prefer buying one of Quaker's ""flavored"" instant oatmeals, I suggest one of the Cinnamon flavored ones. Cinnamon is said to stabilize blood sugar levels and help prevent adult onset diabetes. Cinnamon is more healthful than Brown Sugar.",positive
"When I was younger, I used to eat the Maple & Brown Sugar Quaker Oatmeal all of the time- I was torn between it and Strawberries & Cream as my favorites. I went a long while without eating oatmeal and I decided it was time to try this stuff again.First of all, it tastes different. More bland, and more like a sweet pile of mush than any distinct maple or brown sugar flavor. Although they say your taste buds die off as you get older, so perhaps that's just me.My second complaint is the consistency. I have always preferred my oatmeal with milk, so that's how I prepped it. I also tend to prefer relatively pasty oatmeal so I make mine with a bit less fluid and generally let it sit for a bit and set up. I don't know if they're using different oats or what, but even using less milk and cooking it full-time, my oatmeal was still a bit soupy. Letting it set had little effect, so I eventually gave up and just ate it. The oats were cardboardy and chewy, rather than soft and creamy like I remember.All in all, I was disappointed in the turn this oatmeal has taken. Next time I'll try Strawberries & Cream and see if it's still awesome.",negative
"YES!  Quaker went back to the old recipe!  Woohoo!  I do love this stuff.  This Maple Brown Sugar flavor is what I grew up eating.  I am unfortunately a picky eater, nothing else will do, I'm very sensitive to (and grossed-out by) new flavors and textures.A year or two ago Quaker had scrapped the old recipe and came out with a New & Improved recipe which I unwittingly tried and was repulsed, thinking I'd gotten a bad batch until I realized it had been reformulated.  The new version's hearty oats and natural flavor wasn't a hit with me.  I emailed Quaker with my complaint and they nicely sent me a $5 coupon to use on any Quaker product which I used for Life cereal.Anyway, I guess I wasn't the only one complaining about the New & Improved recipe because now Quaker has returned to their tried 'n' true Classic Recipe.  Now I have my old Maple Brown Sugar flavor and texture back.  Sure, it's probably not as healthy for me as old-fashioned homecooked oats, but I don't like old-fashioned oats.  =)  The flavor and texture of this instant oatmeal is comfort food to me, and since I have orthodontic braces, it's a good food for me to eat when my teeth are aching.",positive
"Quaker Instant Maple Brown Sugar oatmeal is a hearty dish for breakfast.  It's tasty, filling, and easy to prepare.  The ease of preparation is important for working folks who don't want to rush to work with an empty stomach.  Combined with a cup of coffee or a glass of orange juice, the oatmeal will definitely hold and fortify you until lunch.It also makes for a good snack, instead of overly salty and sugar-rich foods.  I know many people put sugar and milk in their oatmeal, but I'm a purest.  I enjoy it just plain.  It's sweet enough to tingle one's taste buds, but not so sweet as to make it feel as if you're eating candy.  Instant foods suffer a generally bad reputation.  When ""ease of preparation"" is a primary consideration, often flavor suffers.  Not so here.  There was plenty of maple flavor.There are two options for preparing the instant oatmeal, one involving boiling water, the other tap water and the microwave.  I combined the two, because I like really hot oatmeal.  First I added boiling water, as directed, and let the oatmeal stand for a minute or so.  Then I gave it a 15-second nuke in the microwave.  The result was perfect for me.  If this sounds like too much preparation, stick with one of the prescribed methods, listed on the box.I'm not a really devoted oatmeal eater, so I may not be the ultimate authority on this product.  My review is based on the flavor (quite pleasant), preparation time (swift), and texture (just right, not too watery, not lumpy).  As with any food, individual taste is a major factor.",positive
"GOOD/QUICK/EASY.  This is good polenta, and very/quick to make.  This is pre-cooked cornmeal.NOT A LONER.  Since this is only cornmeal, it does require other things to jazz it up.  It would not be too good by itself.  First, it needs salt or some type of seasoning (unless the other foods you choose to eat with it has salt).  I think it would go good with beans or chili.  I think the same type of foods that go good with cornbread would go good with polenta.  I think iced tea would be the perfect drink for polenta, since (I think) it is the perfect drink with cornbread.MAKES GOOD COMPANY.  I am not complaining that it is not a loner and does best with other foods.  (Anyway, who usually only eats one type of food at a time?)  I think some spicy beans, mashed potatoes, or assorted vegetables (such as green beans, okry, etc) would go great with polenta.MEETS MY NEEDS.  Almost everything I eat is either vegetables, fruits, nuts, or grains.  This is one of those (grains), so it fits right in with the others.YOU HAVE MY WORD FOR IT.  I already tried this (as soon as I got home from the store with it!), and it is really good.QUALITY.  It is good food, and at a really decent price.PASSES MY TOUGH CREDENTIALS.  I love it!!!",positive
"Last year I bought a popcorn machine for my son's carnival birthday party and needed some popcorn kits to go along with it.  After reading the reviews on Amazon, I decided to go with Great Northern popcorn because it had a lot more review. WRONG CHOICE!  It was terrible! It's had a chemical-like smell and was EXTREMELY salty -- and I am a person that salts everything and it was way too salty for me to even eat. It was just all around nasty popcorn.This year I decided I'm going to break out the popcorn machine and use it again, but I needed to get different popcorn.  I wanted to allow myself enough time this year that if I didn't like the popcorn I ordered, I would have time to order replacements before the party.  Last week I ordered the Real Theater popcorn kits and OMG! I LOVE it!  It tastes really good like movie theater popcorn or the popcorn you get at the popcorn carts at the zoo or amusement parks.  My house smelled really good like popcorn you just had to have.  I even stepped outside for a little bit and walked back in to see how the smell would hit you if you were just walking in the house.  It was fabulous!",positive
"I often wonder if I am the only person in the world who cannot stand microwave popcorn. Give me real corn and a little oil and I am pretty happy. Then I discovered this popcorn at a kitchen store in my local outlet. Then they went out of business and I lost my awesome popcorn connection... until now.Wabash Valley Farms is the best popcorn you can get outside of your local multi-plex (though I really like target popcorn too). You don't need the whirly popper as indicated on the package instructions - I always cook it on the stovetop in a large covered pot; my sister cooks it in one of those fancy carnival poppers.Each pack contains 5 pouches of product. Each pouch contains popping oil, popcorn, and a buttery salt topping (which I only use about half of - it is very fine and very salty). For those that like additional butter, you can add it after popping. While I cannot attest to the exact amount of popcorn yielded, it does do a good job of filling up my 32-cup Tupperware Thatsa bowl. Thatsalotta popcorn.The unit cost is about $2.40 per pack (or $1.66 per pouch in the 15 pack), which may seem high when comparing it to microwave popping corn, but you just cannot compare the quality and taste (and when compared to theater popcorn, it is a fraction of the cost). Orville Redenbacher has nothing on Wabash!",positive
"I'm a self-proclaimed popcorn junkie, so when I saw this ""Real Theater"" popcorn, I knew it would be the perfect compliment to my Whirley-Pop.Not so, unfortunately.  Yes, the product is well packaged and easy to pop.  And yes, almost 100% of the kernels do pop.  Sadly, this ease of use and good popping characteristics don't add up to great tasting popcorn.  It's hard to articulate what is ""bad"" about this popcorn, and perhaps it comes down to personal preference.For one, the aroma of this popcorn is simply not pleasing.  It certainly does smell when it's cooking, but I wouldn't associate the smell with movie theater popcorn.  It's a sort of sickly, sweet smell that sticks to the back of your throat.  It's also a smell that lingers in your house for hours after cooking this popcorn.The finished product isn't much better.  The popped corn is very yellow, I suppose to give the impression of ""real"" butter.  The taste, however, is not what I'd call butter.  The best way I could put it would be ""artificial"" and ""thick"".  ""Thick"", as in, a thick taste that sticks in your mouth and leaves a funky aftertaste.  The end result is a chemically, over-processed taste.  Now, granted, I don't frequent ""real theaters"" but about once every decade, so it's possible this is what passes as popcorn these days.  Personally, I think you can achieve much better results with your Whirley-Pop using one of the many *real* popping corns available on this site, and then adding your own *real* butter, to your taste.",negative
"I did not purchase mine from Amazon, but I did base my purchase on reviews I had seen on both Amazon & another site, which were all glowing.  So I thought it was fair to give another point of view.  I love popcorn more than any other food.  This is possibly the worst popcorn I have ever had.Normally, I use canola or peanut oil, fresh locally grown corn, & sea salt.  It is absolutely delicious with very few hulls or unpopped kernels.  It is much better (& better for you) than microwave or any other popping method using oil.This stuff was stale, & had way too much sodium.  The coconut oil mixture was disgusting. The taste was so bad that I threw the rest of it away after a few handfuls.  I had split the original batch in half, & gave 1/2 to my neighbor, who usually will eat anything.  Even she thought it was poor quality.  Now I'm stuck with 2 boxes of this junk.I gave it 1 star because every kernel did pop, and the cooking time was quick.  But I'm going back to, & sticking with, my old method.  I think it must be the locally grown corn (FRESH!) that spoiled me.",positive
"While opening the package, it bugged me that the label is prominently labelled ""ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED,"" in a manner that is not immediately noticeable on the website.I am the type of person who remains always aware of such labeling, even as I savor the coffee (which I do). I remain uncomfortably aware that its flavor profile was partially concocted by a food scientist in a lab, using unknown chemicals that I may not be able to pronounce.The ""artificial flavor"" scarlet letter is something most modern-day coffee outfits would jump through hoops to avoid -- and reasonably so, because labelling creates a genuine psychological component of any product.Not so fussy are the 8 O'Clock people (spun-off from the great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, now owned by Tata Coffee, a tea & coffee plantation giant headquartered in India, though their 8 O'C executives still HQ in  Montvale, NJ).While my enjoyment of this brew would be greater without the ""artificial"" label, I'm sufficiently happy with the flavor and the price that I will certainly allow my subscription to stand, though I will continue to sample other, all-natural brands.Another reviewer takes this coffee over the coals, contending that it tastes like a stevia-sweetened candy bar. I have to wonder what he's using to sweeten his brew, as my taste buds detect no such similarity...I suspect that this reviewer is even more neurotic about the ""artificial"" label than I, and he's tasting the labelling more than he is tasting the coffee.",positive
"Almost all the teas in this line from Lipton are such careless mixtures of white+green, green+black, rooibos+green etc that there is no way to buy and know how much caffeine you're getting.  That's the first problem.  The name of each of these pyramid teas says you're getting 1 tea, when in fact you are getting at least 2, and then a mountain of other ingredients -- most of which are not even hinted at by the name.It's true, white tea is the first ingredient listed.  Then green tea.  Then apple pieces.  Then a litany of all the cheap add-ins available to fill a tea bag.  The pom -- is barely there at all, in the form of juice concentrated and then powdered into bits.  And blueberry is so far down the list that it's barely there at all.Of 15 listed ingredients, all the fruit (except the apple) are listed AFTER cornstarch and ""natural flavor"".What kind of tea is this that has blueberry and pom in the name -- yet has more cornstarch and the mysterious ""natural flavor"" than the microscopic bits of fruit and juice?CORNSTARCH?  In tea?  forget this stuff and find some Numi, or Republic of Tea, or Stash, or Celestial Seasonings tea that has the actual tea (white? green? black? rooibos? mint? chamomile?) in the name -- and then only minimal anything-else.  No fillers.  No thickeners.  No crap.  Almost any of the name companies in this price range give you more actual tea (and identifiable other ingredients) than this.And it tastes bad. The ""white tea"" they are using tastes astringent and peppery.Go for full leaf from a reputable tea merchant to be sure you're not getting a dainty little bag full of straw and leftovers -- which this is.",negative
"I love tea...and I really hate writing bad reviews. Maybe I didn't make it right, but I've made other teas that came out just fine.I've bought a bottled version of it from another brand and expected a similar taste out of this tea I bought today. I tasted nothing. I let it steep and steep and steep, taking sips ever so often to see if the flavor ever came out.I think the most disappointing thing about it is its box and smell. It's box describes it as ""pomegranate blueberry"" flavor. I tasted neither. It had such a seductive aroma, so much so, I could smell it while it was still packaged and I admit it was what persuaded me to buy it.I let my mother try it, and she described it perfectly:  even though it had a lovely aroma, it wasn't flavoring the water.I noticed that there was an ""apple-y"" after taste at least. Lipton's just needs to step it up and make it a bit stronger so you can actually taste it. I don't know if it is because I have a natural affinity for stronger tea, or what, but I cannot begin with how disappointed I was, especially for the price I paid in store. If a tea has a fruit flavor added, I want to taste the fruit. I would rather it have a robust, full-bodied flavor. Or at least put on the label that it's a milder tea.For the rest of the people who put excellent reviews, do tell what you did to make it taste so good. I find that it is sweet smelling water and nothing more.",negative
"Dagoba (pronounced duh GO buh) Dark is the best chocolate I've ever tried.A previous reviewer said they threw this chocolate out because of it's ""artificial taste"". Some people are so used to Tootsie Rolls and Ho-Ho's that they honestly have no idea what chocolate tastes like.As my gramma used to say, ""there's no accounting for taste.""Dagoba is chocolate. Pure, organic, fairly traded, and delicious chocolate.I used this to make brownies (per Cook's Illustrated's suggestion) because mine always seemed to lack deep flavor. Dagoba fixed that. Try making one batch with the cheapest semisweet chocolate at the store (Nestle or Hershey's or whatever) and one batch with Dagoba Dark. Then serve them to your friends and see which they prefer. It makes an obvious and remarkable difference.And for plain old eating, it's equally tasty. I've tried just about every plain dark chocolate bar at the fancy grocery store and I can't find any I like better than Dagoba Dark. Some that cost the same or even more are terrible. Some are almost as good, but none are better. Dagoba Dark is expensive, but it's a good value. There are a ton of chocolates that the real aficionadoes like even better that but the prices on those ultra premium brands like Amedei and Michel Cluizel are insane - $14.50 for 1.8 ounces! Can you believe that nonsense?For $2.50 a bar, if you like flavorful chocolate, I don't think you can go wrong with Dagoba Dark.The ONLY thing I'm not pleased about is that Dagoba is now just another division of a mega-corp (Hershey's) so you never know when they'll try to save a penny by compromising quality or organic or fair trade principles.",positive
"Unfortunately I can't recommend these.  I like saving money, but I believe that buying these over the individually wrapped Pack of 84 is a mistake.  I actually bought these and the individually wrapped variety of the same product, so I think I can be a good judge on this decision.One note:  Don't be confused by the picture of this product.  It is NOT individually wrapped as shown.Here's why I can't recommend these:They are dried out, especially compared to the individually wrapped ones.  When I bite into one of these its kind of chewy, not moist at all, has less taste, and is less appealing overall than the individually wrapped ones.  The individually wrapped ones has a lot more taste, moistness (making it easier to bite into), and when you bite into it, you can really taste the freshness.The other, more important reason is that 90% of the time these have caused me... lets just call it ""issues"" in the bathroom shortly after eating them.  I have always had an iron stomach, but I have one stick and these ""issues"" start occurring.  This has been the case since the day I bought them.  This is not AT ALL the case with the individually wrapped beef sticks.  I can have two of those and experience no ""issues.""  I double checked the date on the box (they were new) and also insured that I was properly storing these sticks (I was).  So I really can only blame the fact that they are not fresh enough because they are not individually wrapped.  Possibly there's something more to this.  Maybe Jack Links put more preservatives in the bagged sticks to keep them fresher since they aren't individually wrapped.  I don't know, but this would make some sense.Please, do yourself a favor and buy the individually wrapped version of these sticks.  Its worth the extra money for the freshness you get from unwrapping each stick and to not possibly experience ""issues, which will lead to buyers remorse.",neutral
"For the price I expected much, much better.  It says it should be used within a month but (unless it's used by one person/one cup per day) this wont last anymore than a couple of weeks.  It is not as concentrated (I had to pump 3-4 times), and the past reviewer is right it is not as rich as the refrigerated kind.  We have three people who drink coffee here, it was gone in 2 weeks.I was upset about it gone so soon, but felt some liquid left behind in the bottle; unfortunately the nozzle can't be removed due to a lock system it has; once it's on, its on for good!  I took a butter knife to open the cap and to my surprise there was enough liquid there for at least 5 more cups of coffee!On top of that the second bottle kept clogging even with twice daily use.  And now Amazon had raised the price!  I decided to go with the plain creamer this time, much more economical.  I will test and review it as soon as I finish the first bottle I hope it works better for us.It very pricey, sure no mess, no hassle if you've got loads of money there's really nothing to worry about.  But for someone in a budget, I honestly believe it doesn't amount to the value of the one from the dairy/coffee section.  Save your bucks, this is not worth it.",negative
"If you love green tea then you will be impressed with this green tea powder. The instructions say to add one packet to 16 ounces of cold water but I'd recommend you try two packets and one packet (0.35 oz) of stevia. The flavor of the tea with only one packet is fairly mild, so mild in fact that you can barely taste the green tea flavor. When you order this tea you will get six boxes with 12 packets in each. If you use two packets per bottle of water you get 36 drinks. That is only .47 cents per drink if you get free shipping - I ordered some books too. I think that is fairly reasonable. I look forward to trying this tea in shakes and with fruit juices. A website is given for additional recipes. There are a few interesting recipes like the ones for ""White Chocolate Green Tea Ice Cream,"" ""Green Tea Papaya Nectar"" and ""Green Tea Sugar Cookies."" You will probably find many uses for this and I've even used the tea powder to make a lovely hot tea. Just use one packet per 8 ounces of hot water. No brewing required. This tea dissolves very easily in hot or ice cold water. I can highly recommend it to you.~The Rebecca Review",positive
"I held off ordering these for a while because I was concerned I might not like the taste. I've tried some of the organic green teas and found flavor can really vary between brands. Six boxes seems like a lot to take a chance on. I really wanted something powdered to take to work though, so I gave it chance and it worked out.  To me, this product tastes great.  I am thrilled to get something unsweetened.  I wanted these to use at the office, but find I like them so much I mix them up at home too. I just wish they were a little cheaper as they go really fast.  I went from thinking 6 boxes would be a lot, to experiencing them as hardly enouugh!Basically, this product has a mild taste, never bitter or oily and not gritty (but it will need to be remixed if you don't drink it down quickly).  The powder does mix well, it's really a very fine powder and does not look like leaves just mashed up or anything.  It blends completely into the water, BUT it doesn't stay mixed over a long period of time.  So, if you are letting it sit in the glass about 20min or so as you sip away, it's useful to get one of those shaker bottles to keep it mixed as you go along.  That works for me, no complaints.  I am very happy with the product.  I will order again.",positive
"When I received the package just earlier today I was excited to try it out immediately. I'm already a loyal drinker of the Yamamotoyama Iced Green Tea Powder and wanted to give Stash a try, particularly the mint flavor (Yamamotoyama only has three flavors: original unsweetened, sweetened and raspberry). When I checked the ingredients of this product (ground Sencha tea and natural peppermint flavor) I already expected that this would be unsweetened (after all, mint is not sweet in the first place so if it said ""natural"", I expected it unsweetened).I do agree with a few people that one packet was indeed weak for a 16oz water bottle, however I could sense a bit of the mint. Maybe it would be enough for an 8oz water content, you'd need to have at least 2 or 3 packets for you to have that strong ""mint"" flavor.But the best thing about having purely ground green tea with nothing else on it (well in this case it has natural peppermint in it) is that you could use this as an ingredient for other treats, such as smoothies and even desserts. Just the other day I even added the Yamamotoyama unsweetened green tea powder on my Muesli hot cereal and it was delicious. I plan to do the same with this Stash mint green tea powder (I'm an experimenting foodie so doesn't hurt to try LOL) with my hot cereal and milk.You can even substitute milk instead of water. Ever tasted maccha green tea latte that you get from Starbucks and Jamba Juice before? Try it with this one. :)",neutral
"i have never liked green tea but i knew it was good for me so i have been drinking it for a lot of yrs. i grew up living in the western usa and our neighbors were japanese. they were sweet and gave us tea from japan. my father enjoyed it every morning and added a tablespoon of honey and a little cream to it. he smoked all his life and died at 92. anyway, i found when at times i would quit drinking it i wouldn't feel as good as i did when drinking it. i got tired of boiling the water with the teabags and then getting everything in a container to put into the frig. i really drank a lot of it.  well, i stumbled onto a warehouse to pick up some things i had ordered and noticed this tea. i was immediately interested as you get to drink the whole tea leaf which gives you 10 times more antioxidants. wow, that was good for me so i got a couple cases and when i ran out searched the internet for stash brand. i really love it. i love that it is LIGHTLY SWEETENED, i love that i can just open a packet and throw it into my tumbler, add ice and water and be on my way. it's just right. but more then anything else i love the way it makes me feel. so much more energy and i truly believe it is helping my well being. no getting around about it i don't get sick often for sure. now i haven't tried the other brands and i feel i don't have to because i am so satisfied with this one. the price is also cheaper. i don't think you can go wrong with this choice.  perky",positive
"If you can't eat wheat pasta, Tinkyada is the brand to buy.  The white rice pasta I bought at the store was mushy and didn't hold its shape.  It was a pale imitation of the ""real thing"" (i.e. wheat pasta)  But Tinkyada's pasta I can enjoy eating.  As long as you cook according to the directions, you can't tell it's not ""normal"" pasta. I usually add a bit of oil to the water with the pasta to discourage sticking, because I don't do a very good job remembering to stir it!  It's also brown rice-based, so it's healthier for you.  One warning, if you put plain pasta in the fridge, it will be hardened when you pull it out.  But, heat it with some sauce, or reheat it in a pan of water on the stove, and it's nice and soft again.  If you store it with sauce, then this problem is avoided.I've tried four shapes of Tinkyada pasta, and this is definitely my favorite.  The fusilli is like a hollow spaghetti, with a slight twist to it.  With the interesting shape of spiral/rotini pasta, but without the bulkiness.  It seems very fancy, but doesn't really cost a whole lot more.  This is the shape we use most often.  We use it with marinara sauce, meat sauce, chicken parmesan, chicken noodle soup, etc.  Very versatile.  Highly recommended to anyone who can't eat wheat/gluten.",positive
"I've known I need to remain gluten free for over 25 years now, and have tried many, many gluten free products to get as close to the old ""normal"" days as I can.  The bottom line is that my wife and I purchase the Tinkyada products almost exclusively when we buy pasta (she eats it too despite not having to be gluten free).  And getting it from Amazon make it far easier too, since we can't find most of their products in our reasonably large city - we have to drive 100 miles to the REALLY big city.  So for about the same cost, minus tax, minus travel or shipping, we get it direct and avoid extra expenses.As for the product, this is as good as any ""regular"" pasta I ever had in my ""past life.""  There's far less stickiness, and it holds up well for leftovers the next day.  It is not mushy or relatively tasteless like some of the other brands of gluten free pasta we've had in the past.When we give 5 stars, it's because it stands out as superior.  A really good product ""only"" gets a 4-star rating from us.  This one's a definite 5.",positive
"Taste.. 3 stars.Yes, strong with a kick, but to my taste buds very, very bitter. Might be the guarana but the bitterness is very difficult to overcome regardless of brew cup size (I've tried 5,7 and 9 ounces so far).I like the smoothness and strength of Kona and the strength of Revv does equal that of the Kona but it is not smooth. I occasionaly add hazelnut non-dairy creamer as a sweet treat to my coffee and the bitterness still comes through over the hazelnut creamer.My latest on the go experiment that seems to make it more palate tolerant, is brewing 7 ounces of Revv and adding 5 ounces of a milder medium roast coffee to it in the travel cup. It still has the bite, but with a reasonable amount of sweetner the bitterness seems to be dulled to an acceptable level.K-cup container 1 star if not less.I've made 5 cups of this coffee, The 5 K-cups I've used today have had the lids come unsealed during brewing, resulting in a god awful mess of coffee flowing around the K-cup holder, out all gaps in the brewer itself and coffee grounds all over the place, in the coffee, in the brewer, in the K-cup holder. I've used lots of K-cups from every one (haven't tried Wolfgang Puck's products yet) and have never had a K-cup unseal like this before. I'll not be ordering more of these.",negative
"Taste.. 3stars.Yes, strong with a kick, but to my taste buds very, very bitter.  Might be the guarana but the bitterness is very difficult to overcome regardless of brew cup size (I've tried 5,7 and 9 ounces so far).I like the smoothness and strength of Kona and the strength of Revv does equal that of the Kona but it is not smooth.  I occasionaly add hazelnut non-dairy creamer as a sweet treat to my coffee and the bitterness still comes through over the hazelnut creamer.My latest on the go experiment that seems to make it more palate tolerant, is brewing 7 ounces of Revv and adding 5 ounces of a milder medium roast coffee to it in the travel cup.  It still has the bite, but with a reasonable amount of sweetner the bitterness seems to be dulled to an acceptable level.K-cup container 1 star if not less.I've made 5 cups of this coffee,  The  5 K-cups I've used today have had the lids come unsealed during brewing, resulting in a god awful mess of coffee flowing around the K-cup holder, out all gaps in the brewer itself and coffee grounds all over the place, in the coffee, in the brewer, in the K-cup holder.  I've used lots of K-cups from every one (haven't tried Wolfgang Puck's products yet) and have never had a K-cup unseal like this before.  I'll not be ordering more of these.",negative
"I have ordered and not received yet but I'm a little worried. Some say its horrible and bitter, some say its great.. strong and not bitter. Which is it? I guess I'll find out soon. Maybe a resell on Ebay. Stay tuned ......I'll review once I receive.UPDATE: I received the coffee and while it's not horrible it does have sort of a bitter after taste especially first thing in the morning. I drink it black so I can easily distinguish it. I will say that it definitely gives you a major boost so if you can get by the slight bitterness it will do the trick.I had a cup when I first got home from work and did not notice the bitterness as much as I did in the morning and it gave me a nice pick me up. I actually watched a movie until 11:30 and did not fall asleep on the couch by 10:00 as I usually do.It's worth keeping around for the kick and maybe mix with my regular Starbucks House Blend but I can't see ordering it again. Maybe just the REVV would be better.FURTHER UPDATE: Its starting to grow on me and while it may be a little rough for breakfast it really does give you a nice boost. If you like a bold coffee you will like this.- Rick",negative
"I was lucky enough to have been in Hawaii last summer- where i first discovered this amazing drink! At first- i was a little freaked out when i tasted the Aloe pulp ( as i was not expecting that); but after enjoying my very first bottle- i was automatically hooked on the taste, the benefits with the aloe; and i could not drink enough of it.Then- to my dismay- upon returning to Montreal, Canada where I live; I could not find it anywhere!!! The only places that I could find it online were in other provinces- and they would not ship to Montreal. (nor was it cost efficient for me)Then a month ago- I was shopping in one of our largest grocery stores (IGA Select) and found it in their health section....but at over $3.50 for a small bottle- as much as I liked it- it was a little steep.Then I found it on Amazon- probably at the best price you can find anywhere; and even with free shipping. (They dont ship to Canada either- but I have it shipped to a USA address and a friend brings it home for me. This friendly service costs me a few bottles for sure- but well worth it!!!)My fridge is happily stocked with an assortment of ALO flavors; and needless to say-I have been, and will continue to; order a case or more per month!I am very much looking forward to trying their new flavors!!!",positive
"In light of the glowing reviews and excellent dollar-per-ounce price ratio, I bought these. It shipped quickly enough, arrived in two days, and was very well packaged. (Bravo for that)But the impressing stops here. If you are thinking these are $24 dollars for 5 lbs kind of quality, you would be mistaken. These are really $12 for 5 lbs. quality. The taste is bland and unflavorful. I should have listened to the other reviewer, who said he loves the Hapi brand but didn't like these. I, too, loves the Hapi brand, and most other Japanese brands. These, however, just tastes like there is something missing in the flavor!To be fair, this is exactly what it is called: peas flavored in wasabi. There is nothing wrong with the taste, but somehow, the Hapi brand just tastes so much better and more addictive. I can eat a whole small can of the Hapi ones in one sitting, once you pop one in your mouth you can't stop. But these ones are BLEGH. I don't know how I am ever going to finish that 5 lbs. bag. I had no idea how large a bag 5 lbs of peas would be, but it turns out it's about 3 macbook pros stacked on top of each other. That bag is HUGE!Anyway, this..mundane tasting wasabi pea may be healthier and more organic, I don't know. But it most certainly won't turn any nonbeliever into fans. (And may very well turn wasabi pea addicts, e.g. me, into a nonbeliever!)",neutral
"Wasabi peas are one of my favorite snacks, and finding these on Amazon has allowed me to indulge often while getting a great deal. They are crunchy and flavorful, and with a good dose of protein and fiber, these make a great healthy snack that is satisfying too. Also good if you have a cold or allergies. These wasabi peas are really good, but they aren't the best I have ever had. I really like the ones that have a lot of wasabi coating on them, even so the whole pea is covered, and I find that with this brand, there tend to be many peas with minimal coating on them. I like to feel a split second of intense regret after putting a wasabi pea in my mouth and feeling my sinuses about to implode before the spice dissipates, and these will do that if you put a solid handful in your mouth all at the same time. Maybe I have been eating too many wasabi peas and have built up some tolerance. Nonetheless, they still pack a good spicy kick overall, and are really crunchy without being too hard. The price of these is fantastic and as far as I know, you can't find a better deal out there for this level of quality, which is good because once you start they are hard to put down. I get the big bag and store them in empty pasta sauce jars or plastic food storage containers, and I like to split some up into single serving bags to take on the go. Maybe I am a little spoiled by Amazon, but shipping on these was slower than what I was expecting, as it has taken over a week both times I have ordered - but that certainly doesn't mean I won't order again! If you are a wasabi pea lover like me, give these a shot! You will be in snacking happyland for as long you can make these last.",positive
"I've been suffering through an incredibly hot season, more sauna than summertime. I've had enough sweat rolling down my back to charge neighborhood kids three bucks a pop for a Slip 'N' Slide ride, and I'm finally at the end of my sweaty rope. I came here looking for something, anything, to help me beat the summer heat.I've watched those Peppermint Pattie commercials for years. Eating one gives 'the sensation of shushing down a snow-capped mountain,' they say. It's like 'yodeling in the frigid Alpine snow,' they tell me. It feels like 'a giant soothing Sno-Cone down your pants on a hot August afternoon'. So they say, in these commercials.Hogwash.On a particularly sweltering recent afternoon, I put their advertising to the test. I ate forty-six of these little patties -- and I got a 'sensation', all right. Not of skiing or crooning or cooling my undies, though. More like the feeling of three pounds of chocolate crammed down my colon, and a faint minty tinge to all five senses. You ever HEARD peppermint? I can't recommend it.Bottom line: Eat a Pattie if you're looking for a nice sweet treat. But if you're suffering through a summertime heat wave? Drop in a Sno-Cone. Your colon -- and your BVDs -- will thank you.",positive
"These are much too sweet for my tastes. I couldn't really taste the nuts or the fruit because of all the glucose syrup (the second ingredient on the list - honey would have been a much tastier sweetening option, but they only used a tiny bit of honey) and all of the bits of puffed white rice (again just another form of sugar) overpowers any other tastes. All I tasted was sugar and bland white rice. I did give it two stars because the bar did have a lot of nuts. Too bad I couldn't taste them. A much tastier option is the Kind brand fruit and nut bars. Theirs are also gluten-free, and they use honey as the primary sweetener and use the sweetener more sparingly, so that you can really taste the nuts and fruit. Amazon sells that brand too, and I'll be going back to that brand. These two are my faves from them:KIND Bar Nut Delight, 1.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 8)KIND Bar Almond & Apricot, 1.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 8)Thought I'd give the Eat Natural brand a try just for variety, but it reminded me that just because something is natural, doesn't mean it's good for you. Too much glucose is not good for anyone. And remember, hemlock is natural too. That's certainly not good for you either... :)",neutral
"I had used Chebe Bread mix in its original form. That was quite a while ago, and for some reason I'd gotten away from using it until recently. Chebe bread has come a long way! I ordered a case of the All-purpose and used it to make a nice gluten free pie crust for my Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie, and also then used it to make stuffing. And then MORE to make dinner rolls...all came out very well. I am very pleased. If you go to the Chebe website you can find many more recipes which is nice because for each recipe it tells you which versions of Chebe Bread Mix can be used for which recipes (and now there are 5 or more varieties of this Mix). I am planning on trying out the Sticky rolls and a pizza crust with this Mix so I will see how that goes. The mix, is very fine and fly away....so you want to take it easy when opening it and pouring into the bowl or you will have a fine dusting of powder around the area you are mixing it in. I have really been pretty pleased with the items I have made from the Chebe All-Purpose Mix.",positive
"My husband and I are both gluten intolerant and we watch our salt.  The buns are easy to make and tasty but they are too salty.  The nutrition statement for this product is very confusing.  The package states that the box of mix will make four buns.  The nutrition statement, on the side of the package, states that a bun contains 140 mg sodium.  But, when you read the fine print, you can see that the nutrition statement is actually based on making 10 tiny buns from one package.  So, using the package to make four buns, each bun would actually contain 350 mg sodium.  For anybody watching their sodium, that's too much salt for one bun.Also, four not-very large buns from one box of mix is pretty expensive.I realized that there's not much else in this mix except tapioca (manioc) flour and salt.  You add your own wet ingredients and, optionally, cheese.My solution:  I found many recipes on the Web, in English, for manioc buns or pao de queijo which is the Brazilian name for manioc buns.  The recipes that I found are esentially the same as the instructions on the Chebe box.  I bought Bob's Red Mill tapioca flour (four 20 oz bags for about $12.00) from Amazon.  To use up my remaining boxes of Chebe mixes, to dilute the salt level, in a bowl, I emptied the box of Chebe mix, added the same amount of Bob's unsalted tapioca flour (2 cups), and double the amount of wet ingredients required just to make the mix.The resulting dough was stickier than the original Chebe mix, but the buns that I made were incredibly good.  They tasted similar to southern biscuits.  They were hot and steaming with an excellent texture.  I baked them in an ungreased stoneware pan and they did not stick to the pan.After I've finished my remaining the Chebe mixes, I'll attempt to make more buns by using the rest of my Bob's tapioca flour with the same proportions of wet and dry ingredients that the Chebe mix uses.I'm not an experienced baker - does anybody have any idea how to make my lower salt dough less sticky - more oil, more liquid, more flour?",neutral
"This is true high quality methi seed. For those that are familiar with this spice, nough said, and for those that are not I can only ask you to try it in your gourmet cooking. You will find many different reviews on it on the net, some filed with blessings and some filled with warnings. This plant compatibility is very specific, so to evaluate you need to try and decide for yourself. Nobody said that Eskimos and Somali will be happy on the same diet. To explain details: do you remember those small cubes of ""whatever"" with names like ""instant chicken soup"" or something like that? Well, those are now, by our modern standards made of things that you would be reluctant today to give to your dog. The funny thing is, they are still in production and people eat it. Here now is the real thing that started it all, natural, no nonsense, used by generations in many places like Argentina, China, India and few other countries for hundreds of years. It is called Fenugreek. Buy it, add one tea spoon to a quart of your soup before boiling, and find out how it makes your meal wholesome, healthy, custom and aromatic. If you prefer macaroni and cheese flushed with aspartame and saccharine US food this is most likely not for you and you should stick to your plastic burgers, but if you are searching for wholesome and specific flavors combines with medicinal values, this product will be just what you need in your kitchen. When I got it opened in my house, the ""oh my God..."" was what I have heard from wife and kids. Then I purchased 5 more bags and vacuum packed it. You get an idea. LOLRemark: this is high quality dehydrated natural seed, just like premium dry rice, so if you want to get what it does, pour hot water over a bit of it and let it stand for 24 hours, then taste and decide.",positive
"Of course no bagged tea can ever be the ""best tea ever"", but in the realm of bagged, this tea is about the best you could ever ask for.Twinings Everyday is just that- a tea that's perfect every day of the week. It's a light black tea, with a nice easy flavor that has just a pinch of citrus. Steep it more lightly and you get an almost white tea flavor, longer to go darker. The only reason any tea enthusiast should be disappointed is if they prefer especially strong brews. My father-in-law is the type that would eat the leaves if he could, so he'd have to use extra bags to make the sort of insanely strong brew he prefers. Then again, that's why it comes in boxes of eighty.The actual flavor is perfectly balanced, and suits whatever bells and whistles you want to tack on. If you want to drink it as is, it's wonderful. It goes perfect with lemon, or with milk, and I've found it's also wonderful with honey and sugar. In short, this tea suits whatever you're in the mood for.I recommend this tea enthusiastically. I wound up picking up a box on clearance, and couldn't be happier. If you love tea, this is the perfect default to keep at hand when you can't decide which specialty brew to have. If you've never really gotten into tea, this is the pefect blend to learn what the fuss is about. This tea does lend itself more to afternoon and blending with milk or sweeteners, but it's fine in any situation.",positive
"The following review will incorporate the views of both the taster (in this case me) and the skilled chef (mom naturally!)  This saffron from first appearance and smell can easily be pegged as what we endearingly call ""the good stuff"".  The threads have a nice coarseness to them that are to be expected from top quality saffron.  Upon closer scrutiny we hardly found any hint of ""styles"", or in other words, the wasteful little white things at the end of the stigmas.  While the aroma gives a nice pungent and earthy smell, both my mother and myself still prefer the eau de toilette of Gathering Saffron.Upon preparing a chicken kabob marination with this saffron, we were delighted with the marvellous color developing on the meat.  It was the classic golden hue with little crimson squiggles of the stigma remnants.  As effective a painter as this particular saffron was, my mother did mention to me that the only drawback was the quantity in which it took to get the desired effect.  Therefore its potency may be outperformed by other higher quality saffron brands.Once our banquet was ready to be served and I took the first bite, I was lost in its tangy and tart flavors.  The chicken barely stood up to the pressure of the knife and was incredibly tender in my mouth.  It was near impossible for me to leave any piece of such a delectable plate unfinished.  Though everyone out there may not necessarily get the same exact results, you will be far from disappointed if you purchase this.  So despite the better alternatives out there both my mother and myself recommend this saffron.",positive
"I'm a type 2 diabetic and this is one of the very few canned soups I'll eat. I take half the can and add steamed broccoli or cauliflower to make it more of a meal. I've also used it to make a mexican chicken casserole. I just layer low carb tortillas, baked, diced boneless chicken, the soup mixed with a ""sofrito"" kind of mixture consisting of chopped peppers, onion, fresh mushrooms and usually chopped broccoli - saute in a bit of olive oil and add to the soup and on top I put shredded pepper jack cheese or sometimes some store bought already shredded Mexican cheese.At the time of this writing, price Amazon offers for this soup is comparable to Walmart + they'll deliver it right to your door for FREE!The only downside to this soup and the only thing that keeps me from eating it every day is the sodium content. There are 890mg of sodium per serving and 2 servings of soup per can so if you ate the entire can of soup in one sitting that would be a whopping 1780mg of sodium for one meal! I don't have high blood pressure or anything but I do watch my salt intake.If they could figure out a way to reduce the sodium of this soup, it would be perfect and I would eat it probably daily because it tastes so good and is fairly low in carbs.Despite the sodium content, I'm going to keep buying this soup. The addition of more veggies cuts the saltiness enough for me and it makes a quick, low carb meal.",positive
"I recently got into spearmint tea after reading that it may help with hormonal acne (which I have yet to draw a conclusion at this point). First, pure spearmint tea is pretty hard to find, most of those sold in stores are mixed with some other flavors. Prior to using Tao of Tea, I have been drinking Alvita's spearmint tea (this is sold at most health food stores), and the flavor really tasted like mint and has a very strong (in a good way) mint aroma to it. However, I wanted to try loose teas as I read that they are usually better (for various reasons which I won't get into).Well, let's just say that there's a world's difference between the two. Not only is this loose tea much STRONGER than Alvita's tea bags, but even the taste is different. I actually grew up eating spearmints, and my parents grow them in our backyard (I'm Asian-American), so I know exactly what the actual leaves taste like. I didn't taste any of that in Alvita's (and Pukka's 3 mint tea). It took me a while to realize that spearmint tea was the same spearmint I've been eating all my life! When I tasted Tao of Tea's, I thought to myself ""THERE'S that flavor I'm use to!""So overall, as far as which one is ""better"" for you, I really don't know. However, I can say with certainty that this loose tea definitely tastes like actual spearmint, and not just, well...mint (like the kind you get in candies). Ironically, I actually like Alvita's taste more because it tastes like the commercialized mint we're all used to. However, without a doubt, Tao of Tea (I have not tried other loose tea brands) is more ""authentic"" tasting, so I'll continue using loose teas rather than bags.I mix this spearmint tea with loose green tea that I buy at the Asian supermarket (this mix is generally called ""Moroccan Mint"" apparently). Using Alvita's, all I tasted was the green tea, but using TofT's I actually taste the spearmint a lot more....Note: this review is mostly a comparison of bagged teas vs. loose teas. I don't mean to imply that the Alvita brand itself is inferior.",positive
"My family loves the taste of the popcorn and our guest love the fact that I have a popcorn machine that I proudly display in our bar area of our home. When I say it taste better than movie popcorn is that when you couple our popcorn machine with a high quality popcorn product like Great Northern, you get a complete balanced salt, butter and movie popcorn flavor. Don't go cheap on the popcorn and you will never buy microwave popcorn again. Great Northerns 6 oz popcorn bag comes premeasured and you will never have to add salt or additional butter to get the movie taste that we are all after. Plus the upside, unlike movie popcorn where you go to that giant butter machine,squirt that liquid death over the top part of yor popcorn only to find that it never reaches the bottom of the bag. This has the same great taste without making you feel like a short order cook at McDonalds and each kernal taste just like the first. I am a part time chef (fulltime banker:)), I will never buy any other popcorn product again after eating this.  Kuddo's to Great Northern for a fantastic and consistantly GREAT product!",positive
"Dan's Perfect PopcornNote:  This is a very thorough recipe, but it is very important you follow these steps closely.Heat 2 TBS of vegetable oil in a medium sized pot for 5 minutes on high.Pour in 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels and leave uncovered.  As soon as the first kernel pops, put the lid on crooked to let the steam escape.Note: If your popcorn rises too high and is close to touching the bottom of the lid (use a clear lid) then remove the lid. Do not let the popcorn touch the moisture that accumulates on the bottom of the lid. It will ruin all those pieces.When finished popping (about 1 second in between pops), pour popcorn into a large bowl and place the empty pot back on the burner (now turned off).Add 1 TBS of unsalted butter (cut into small squares) into the pot you just cooked your popcorn in. Hold the pot and angle it so that the butter just stays on one side of the pot. If there are any remaining bits of popcorn in the pot, use your butter knife to knock them down into the melted butter. These are great little nuggets of joy while eating the popcorn!Slowly pour half of the butter over the popcorn in a circular fashion, starting at the center and working your way outward to the edge of the bowl. You want to pour a little more butter around the center and less around the edges, since the center of the bowl is the deepest. Sprinkle salt (1/2 the amount you would use) over the top. Use your butter knife and your opposite hand together to lightly toss the popcorn.Note: It is important to salt your popcorn after you pour the butter and before tossing, because the salt will stick better to the popcorn.Pour the other half of the melted butter over the popcorn. Sprinkle the other half of salt over your popcorn.  Lightly toss again.  Taste it.  Add salt if necessary.  Eat right away.Note: If you like your popcorn more buttery and/or oily, add 1/2 to 1 TBS of each to the recipe.",positive
"I am one of those people who MUST have popcorn when I go to a movie. Many times, its my favorite part of the movie.So, I finally bought a movie style popcorn popper because I didnt like the taste of microwave popcorn.When I first got my popcorn popper, I just went to the grocery store, picked up a bag of popcorn, some of that powered popcorn butter flavoring and some vegetable oil. It did the job but, like microwave popcorn, just didnt replicate the taste of movie theater popcorn.I searched and read tons of reviews on Amazon and finally decided to order this brand.MY GOD! This IS it! With my first batch, I was blown away by the taste. This tastes exactly like the movie theater popcorn. If not better because you KNOW its fresh.First: The 2.5 ounce packet is enough of a serving for a person. I popped 2 of packets the first time and it was the equivalent of one of those huge buckets you'd get at the theater. I had to share. haha.Second: When I received the box of packets, I thought the oil was going to be a liquid. Its actually a solid. I had first thought I received a old batch but no, thats how its supposed to be.Third: Like the packets tell you... let your popper heat for about 5 minutes, then slide the ""solid"" oil contents into the popper as well as the corn/salt mix. All at the same time.It takes about 2-3 minutes before the popping starts but it'll pop up a TON of popcorn. And again, the taste. WOW! This is the popcorn I've been looking for.",positive
"I bought this popcorn to use with the Whirley Popper (a highly recommended purchase) I purchased on Amazon.  This popcorn is great-tasting with an ever-so-slight hint of coconut ... yes that is the extra something you taste in movie-theater corn! It's better than the popcorn from Wabash Valley Farms (the brand that comes with the Whirley Popper), in my opinion.  It tastes just like the kind you get at the movie theater or a carnival and the smell is just fantastic.  When using my WhirleyPop I usually only get about 10-12 unpopped kernels.  The more comfortable I get using the popper I'm sure that number will decrease.  The corn pops up nice and crispy without any greasiness (as sometimes movie theater popcorn can be).However, I do think that the popcorn is a bit too salty (thus giving it 4 stars instead of 5) for my family's taste so I use only 1/2 - 3/4 of the seasoning versus using the entire packet.I think I got a great deal being that I recieved the popcorn, oil, and seasoning all for $39.99 and free shipping.  It couldn't be easier because all I do is dump it all in the popper and 'turn the crank!A minor complaint I do have, and I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone else, is that a few of the packets do leak a little bit; nothing major but enough to notice.  I will continue to purchase this brand because of the great taste and ease of use!UPDATE***In retrospect $39.99 wasn't that great of a deal being that now, the price has gone down by $10+!  :o)  I have been using my popper with this popcorn for quite some time now and rarely get any more than 5-10 unpopped kernels.  I have tried other brands as well, buying bulk popcorn kernels with Orvil Reddenbocker's popcorn oil and they do not even compare.  I did it to try and save a bit more money and not only did my popcorn not come out to my liking, it was quite a pain measuring the ingredients.  I will be sticking to Great American!",positive
"I love this popcorn, and with the subscription savings of 15% and free shipping that you get on subscription products, this stuff is a bargain.I used to use th 4oz kits with my Whirley Pop and it made delicious popcorn every time.  I moved to the 8oz bags when my Matinee Movie 8oz popper arrived from Discount Tommy.  The 8oz bags have nearly twice the yield of the 4 oz kits and are less than 4 dollars a case more (Thats only .16 more a kit for double the batch)My 8oz popper creates a little more old maids because the kettle is designed to spit out the corn on the bottom of the tray as it pops.The 8oz kit is a bit big for home use unless you actually have a commercial style popper.  There are very few oil based poppers (electric or stove) that can handle the yield of these kits, and if you have a Whirly Pop or Stir Crazy then I would get the 4oz kits.If you have a commercial style 8oz popper I would totally recommend these.The funny thing is that the 4oz kits have instructions for hot air machines.  They say just don't use the oil.  Are you kidding me!?!?  It's the coconut oil and the butter salt that give this stuff it's ""movie theatre"" taste.Buying this stuff for a hot air machine is just plain dumb.  Well, using a hot air machine for popcorn is just plain dumb, but that's just my opinion....  ;-)",positive
"I used the 4oz size which is just perfect for me and my wife.  My wife loves popcorn and can eat a whole large tub all by herself...but this 4 ozsize packet could easily feed 3-4 people for movie night and completely fills my Stir Crazy popper.  I dont melt the oil like some reviewers said to do since it arrived solid...I just pour all of the popcorn first spread out over my popper and then squeeze out little blobs of the oil here and there over the popcorn.  Worked perfectly and I had maybe 2 unpopped kernels.  The popcorn was very large and fuffy just like you get at the movies.  When the popcorn is done I sprinkle a little of the salt then shake the popcorn around, sprinkle a little more, toss again then put the rest on...turned out perfectly and I am not sure why some people say it tasty overly salty?  Perhaps they are just dumping it all on?  This is fine salt made for popcorn and it sticks to the popcorn very well so I would do what I did and just pour a little on to the top of the popcorn, shake the bowl, put some more, shake again and so on so your popcorn is unformely covered.  The popcorn is spot on like the movie popcorn and I love the taste.  I would stick with the 4oz size and get a Stir Crazy popper...they are great and cook pretty much all of the kernels thanks to the little arm that slowly moves around on the service to keep the kernels spread evenly and to help coat all of the kernels with oil so they pop perfectly.  Oh..and the popcorn is just as light and fluffy the next day...I didn't even cover it.  I would highly recommend trying this popcorn and I will continue to buy this brand only from now on.  I have tried all of the gourmet brands at the local stores and this beats it by far...and the ease of use makes this a winner.  Cut the popcorn and oil pouches and put in your popper...when popcorn is done, cut the salt pouch and sprinkle, toss, sprinkle, toss...enjoy :)",positive
"As a lover of popcorn, over the course of my half century on this planet, I've pretty much run the gamut on the variety of ways to eat this delight -- over the stove, the air popper and then by nuking it. All were fads that faded over time. Then, through the greatness of Amazon, I found the Whirley popper, and ordered their popcorn to go along with it. It was great, albeit a bit expensive. Then I discovered Great Northern's Great American popcorn.Not only was the Great American popcorn cheaper in price, but by comparison, the six-ounce package I ordered was larger than the similarly-packaged Whirley Pop at 5.5 ounces. The taste was probably about the same, although psychologically it tasted better to me because of the better value.I probably went a little overboard, but thanks to the special 99-cent shipping at the time, I purchased three 24-count cases.Each of these packages produces a whole lotta popcorn, which if not eaten right away, is still really good a week to 10 days later.Just a great value for middle aged people who could use a little great-tasting ruffage in their systems!Gotta go; feel another batch coming on!!!",positive
"I purchased these 8 oz portion packs around a month ago, and at the time the 4 oz portion packs were out of stock. Now I am glad that they weren't in stock at the time, because it seems you get more bang for your buck with the 8 oz packs. They are only about 10 dollars more than the 4 oz packs, but you get twice as much product!As far as taste, the oil and salt gives a spectacular taste to the popped corn. It isn't exactly that movie theater taste, but it is darn close. I mean lets be realistic, copying that theater taste is hard. But nevertheless, the taste is wonderful. I only use about 1/2-3/4 of the flavored salt because I think using all of it makes the popcorn too salty for me. The quality of the kernels is excellent. They pop quite big and aren't too chewy. If anyone has used cheap kernels (like great value), you know it can ruin popcorn.I use the packs for my Wabash Valley Farms 25008 Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper, so I have to divide the contents in half. Half of the pack will fill up the popper easily, and I just keep the other half in a ziploc until I want to make more. I eat popcorn frequently, so it doesn't stay in the ziploc long, a few days at most. I'm not not sure how long they will last opened, but storing them safely should be fine.Overall a great purchase! The starter portion pack that comes with a whirley pop (from Wabash Valley Farms) doesn't hold a candle to this stuff!",positive
"When you go to the movie theater, the popcorn comes coated yellowish and golden.  You love the taste so much that you pick out the yellowist most flavorful kernels and eat them first. You've made popcorn at home, both on-the-stove and the microwave type, and it is missing ""something"".  This popcorn isn't missing anything.  From the tropical based oils to the carefully measured popcorn salt, this has it all.  It tastes exactly like the popcorn you get at the theater.  I've read a few complaints here that this popcorn is too salty.  I don't agree.  In fact when I make it, I add the full amount of oil and salt but withhold about 1/4 of the kernels to amplify the salty greasiness.  When I pop this corn the entire house fills up with that awesome ""movie theater"" popcorn smell but without that nasty microwave undertone.  The price was great, the product rocks, the shipping (even to Alaska!) was free, I can't really think of any constructive criticism for this product.  I don't  have a popcorn kettle, and the instructions on each package shows how to pop this rockstar either on the stove, with an air popper, in a kettle, etc.  So long as the free shipping applies, I will be ordering this product again and again and again.",positive
"I like to first state that I used this product in a West Bend 82306X Stir Crazy 6-Quart Electric Popcorn Popper, not a traditional kettle popcorn maker like you see at the theater.  The other reviews all state that the popcorn once popped is really salty. I did not have this experience and quite on the contrary found it to be not salty at all.  This might be due to the difference in popping machines.  In the stir crazy when I poured the popcorn/salt side into the machine the salt all fell into a pile.  The stirring arm on the machine probably wasn't able to move the salt around like in a kettle type machine.  I also feel that the package does not include enough of the oil to make the popcorn really flavorful.  There was plenty to pop and flavor it but I think I just prefer more oil in my popcorn.  Lastly, the kernels while tasting pretty good did not pop as big as Orville Reddenbacher.  They weren't as fluffy and were more dense as well.  On the plus size they did not have a lot of husks to get stuck in your teeth like the ""Gold Medal"" brand I've tried recently.  Overall a pretty good product to use in the Stir Crazy.  When I get a kettle type machine in the near future I will definitely be trying these packs again to see if there is a difference in the taste based on the type of machine.",positive
"I purchased this product for use with my new Maxi-Matic popcorn machine, with the goal of producing that movie-theater taste that none of my previous popping efforts had replicated. These portion packs succeed in that the flavor is spot-on. They might even be better than what you'd get in a theater because the flavor is so fresh when just popped.Unfortunately, the flavor alone doesn't make this a great purchase. As others have mentioned, the texture of the popped corn varies widely. Of four pre-portioned packages that we've popped so far, three produced stale, chewy popcorn. When we tried the fourth batch using the packaged butter salt and coconut oil with an equivalent amount of another brand's popcorn that we had on hand, it was much more tender.Also, if the packs are poured directly into the kettle as intended, the resulting popcorn is almost inedibly salty. Much more palatable results were produced using about half of the packaged amount. But by the time you're customizing the pour, the 'convenience' factor of these packages is shot. Not that they're very convenient, anyway - the 4 oz. portion was very difficult to transfer into our 4 oz. kettle. The bag is very big compared to the working space inside the heated kettle elements, and it's almost impossible to make popcorn without oil, salt, and kernels falling all over the place or dripping all over the bag.Considering the portion issues and difficulty of use, in the future I'll be buying the three components separately. I'd stick with this company's coconut oil and butter salt, but would likely get different corn.",positive
"I ordered the Little Bambino popcorn popper along with a 24ct. box of this popcorn.  All the items arrived right before Christmas (love Amazon Prime!) as promised.  The popcorn popper itself was a breeze to set up.  I got this for my girlfriend as she LOVES popcorn.  The reason for the low review?  The popcorn is HORRIBLE!  It was tough and chewy.  We ended up with just as many kernels as we did with popped popcorn.  I tried to excuse this since it was the first time using the machine, but 4 bags later and the popcorn is still just as tough and chewy as the first batch.  And did I mention that the popcorn was way too salty but that was more than like the result of so much of it not popping.Once you hear the popcorn popper stop popping popcorn, your supposed to turn off the popper as it will burn what's left in the popper because it's all jammed with popcorn. The oil has to go in first so the popcorn doesn't get burned when you drop it in the popper.  I tried to alter the steps in different ways hoping the popcorn would come out better but it just didn't work out for us.Gonna give good 'ol Mr. Redenbacher a shot next.  Now I just need to figure out how to cancel my 'popcorn subscription'.",negative
"The good: - Good taste; - Pops up plump; - Convenient.The bad: - Lots of unpopped kernels (far more than any other brand I've used). You get plenty of popped corn, but it seems a waste and could lead you to question freshness or quality of the corn; - Uses the coal tar dyes Yellow #5 and #6 which have been implicated in various health issues and are listed as Group I carcinogens by the IARC. - The generic term ""natural and artificial color"" is used rather than listing actual flavor contents. - No ""best by"" or expiration date on the packageFor me the bad will prevent me from ordering more of this otherwise good popcorn. I don't need questionable additives just to make my popcorn yellow, and it leaves a colorful gross residue in the pan after popping. And for flavor, if the popcorn itself, along with whatever I want to add on my own, can't carry the day, I will find a product that can stand on its own.Other:  You only need 4 oz, or half this bag, to completely fill a standard Whirley-Pop so you can cut back as needed. Very salty for my taste, so you may want to start with much less than the salt offered and then salt to taste till you find the amount that works for you.",negative
"I ordered the Deluxe 6oz Red Popcorn Maker Machine by Paramount Entertainment and as an accompaniment I also ordered the Great Northern Popcorn, 6-Ounce Portion Packs (24 pack). The popcorn maker I like very much but the Great Northern Popcorn is terrible. The flavor isn't all that bad but only 2 ounces of the 6 oz package pop. With one pack, I thought I would give extra time but the unpopped kernels just burned, they never popped. The package itself is hard to use and I needed to cut it apart with a scissor before I could use it. Also, and this is the worst, one 6oz package has 900 calories. I usually eat popcorn as a low calorie treat but not this stuff. One person will end up eating the amount that pops and with the calories being in the grease package, all of the grease calories are put on the 2oz that pop. The last few packages I popped, I fed it to my dogs (which usually love popcorn). They had a few bites than left it alone. My solution - off the shelf popcorn with 3oz of canola oil and some sea salt - ¼ the calories, 90% kernel pop and much better flavor.",negative
"The first pan was pretty oily, in fact I think the oil weighed more than the kernels. In the second pan I used only half the oil that came with it, it popped the same as the first pan and would have tasted good except for the extreme amount of salt.  this popcorn is so salty I couldn't eat it and my husband who is a salt addict even complained about too much salt!  I will add that the butter flavor does not taste like butter and has a very slight chemical aftertaste. I bought a case so we have a great deal to use yet.  in the future I'll try to sift the salt out of the popcorn before adding the kernels to the pan.  there were many old maids and the popped kernels were not as big and fluffy as Redenbacher's.  Also one pack only made about 1/2 pan of popcorn in my whirley-pop popcorn maker which is too bad as i had hoped it would be just the right amount.  I'm very disappointed in the quality of this popcorn.  At the price I expect a so called gourmet popcorn to make a whole pan, taste better and pop fluffier than what I can get from grocery store kernels.",negative
"With all the reviews of this popcorn, I'm surprised not to find any mention of the horrible saturated fat content of this. Anyone with any concern about their cholesterol or saturated fat content really needs to look closely at the nutritional guide. I couldn't find it listed on their website so I asked them to email me a copy. Wow, 40g of saturated fats in one of these packets and they call it 5 servings. Daily limit of saturated fats for a 2,000 calorie/day person is 16. You would have to eat 4 big macs to match the saturated content of this popcorn. The biggest concern I have with this is the company told me it has no plans to even offer a healthful alternative for pre-packaged packets like this. The problem is entirely with the oil they are using. Coconut oil. They list on their packet no cholesterol and no trans fats, but there's conveniently no mention of the overwhelming amount of saturated fats due to the coconut oil. Most movie theaters have finally changed from coconut oil to canola or other good oils to address this major health concern and bad press over the years. I asked Great Northern to please follow suit, not even asking them to replace this oil with the good oils but to just offer an alternative. They refused. It tastes just as good to me at the movie theaters. In some cases the saturated fats have been reduced 15 times with the change from coconut to good oils. I love popcorn. But health is a concern to me. If you are concerned about saturated fats, look at the nutritional guide for these packets.",negative
"We just LOVE this popcorn. We got introduced to it when I bought my wife a true popcorn machine (Great Norther 4oz Chaplain Popper and Cart). The popper and popcorn have been a wonderful addition to our home for the last 4 years and I have no plans to change any time soon.The simplicity of the popcorn kit packaging is great. Premeasured popcorn, salt (with butter flavor), and oil (which is solid at normal ambient room temperature make this such an easy job of making popcorn any time we want it.Turn on the kettle and let it heat up for 3-5 min. Squeeze out the oil and add the salt. I will say that if you use all the salt, it's quite a salty batch. We have found that using about half of the salt is about perfect. Wait till the oil is heated through and then add the popcorn. Pull down the kettle lid and wait.Part of the fun for us is the magic of making our own popcorn. Our kids just can't not watch the machine do the work.Now if one wants to complain that not all the kernels pop, I would argue that it's likely a combination of both the popcorn and the dimensions of your popping kettle. Do we lose some kernels? Yes (about 10%). Do I care? No. And why don't I care...The TASTE and Quantity! Even with loss of some kernels, this 4 oz package will feed 2 adults and 2 kids (5 and 2) for an entire movie. Just the perfect amount for us too. As for the taste - I don't know how anyone can eat any other popcorn once they've tasted Great Northern. I simply refuse to eat the microwave popcorn that we might make because we just don't want to clean the popcorn machine after use. The secret to that amazing, delicious, and addictable popcorn taste? Coconut Oil. It seems like such a simple ingredient, but the popcorn flavor that it helps to generate is simply amazing.The price is extremely reasonable too. And when I found that you could sign up for Amazon's subscribe and save, I signed up immediately. What a way to keep our machine fully stocked with the most authentic flavored movie popcorn ready for our weekly family movie night.",positive
"I use this with a Whirly Pop and it is a great combination!  As others have said...tastes and smells just like theater popcorn, due to the use of coconut oil.  Very few un-popped kernels, and total cooking time is just about 3 minutes on medium heat.  I just dump the whole packet into the popper and start cranking.  I don't think it matters if you dump only the oil first, even though it is pretty thick, but once heated it thins out.I will not use microwave popcorn anymore.  The taste can't be compared to this, no matter what brand you buy.We have a large family and have tried all sorts of brands of microwave popcorn, and none come close in taste to this.I would estimate that one 4oz pack makes just short of 2-3.5oz microwave popcorn bags.*Update* 8/25/11Ok, here is the scoops on this product.  I have tried to duplicate the taste by buying coconut oil, popcorn and flavacol salt flavoring.  Cooked it exactly the same.  The taste is close, but nope...not as good as this product from Great Northern.  Of course the final price is cheaper if you mix it yourself, BUT...the end taste is not as good.  I have tried the Act II buttery flavor popping oil instead of the coconut oil, and still the taste is not the same as this.  I often use Whirl butter topping on my popcorn, which tastes fantastic - but these bags from Great Northern don't need a thing as far as topping.  Trust me.  You will not go back to microwave popcorn again.  While cooking, you will swear you are in the movie theater!",positive
"I was very confused when I wrote my first review. Yes, everything below was true but it was no fault of the product. The KEY to kettle style popcorn machines is proper temperature. The process to get big kernels is simple and is as follows:- Let the kettle heat empty for 5 minutes.- Put popping oil in kettle and let it heat for another 5 minutes.- Put in popcorn and salt and wait for the magic to happen.All of the problems I was experiencing below went away when I followed the procedure above. Popcorn pops real big and fluffy. I'm all out of corn right now and will be giving the Chiefs Choice brand a try to compare the two.--------------------OLD INACCURATE REVIEW BELOW -----------------I had read a few other reviews here on Amazon that said this popcorn wasn't very good (Coconut oil flavor) and I have to agree. I thought I could suck it up and eat all of it but there is no way I will be able to do it. It's just nasty plain and simple. I'm using a Paramount popper and it works very well.My findings:- Kernels pop real small and are very chewy. Not big light and fluffy.- Overall taste of the popcorn is not very good. Popcorn has a nasty coconut oil flavor to it. I thought maybe reducing the premeasured oil to half would help but it still has a coconut oil flavor to it.Overall, it's pretty bad and maybe I just ended up with an old batch or something because when you taste the popcorn you could swear that it's old. I'm hearing there is a brand called Chief's Choice and I will order some of that today and give it a try.",positive
"We have a Princeton Popper which we bought from this same company, and have owned for close to a year.They are really great people giving excellent customer support, standing behind their products.With that said, this popcorn is really, really great, and you don't have to have a ""popcorn machine"" to use it. You can cook it on the stove in a big tall pot like you would use for sweet corn. My only suggestion is not to put the lid on the pot but to put a mesh splatter screen over it. This will permit the vapor to escape keeping the popcorn light and fluffy and not moist.This popcorn is so good you don't need to add butter either. It's fine just the way it is which is better for our health too. I have two family members that have bought Princeton machines and this popcorn because they liked ours so much, and any time friends come over for a movie or just to visit, they always ask if I would make popcorn.The 8 oz. cases shipped free through Amazon really don't cost any more per oz. than you'd pay for Orville microwave in a grocery store and is hundered fold better. Ever eat left-over microwave popcorn the next day?....Yuk, it's disgusting. And you're not suppose to breath the vapor when you first open the bag fresh out of the microwave, and you want to eat that stuff? Great Northern still tastes fresh and good for days if you bag it up. After your first bag of Great Northern you'll wonder why on Earth you ever keep eating that junk from the grocery store.",positive
"The first time I had this tea, I couldn't stand it.  Had one or two teabags, mourned my purchase, and left the other 18 tea bags there.  I've just tried it again and I found it all right, so I think I can get through the rest, but it will definitely take time.The flavoring added to this tea is clumsy and heavy.  The tea bags themselves say ""natural & artificially flavored"" and say it has a ""rich, robust flavor"".  That's for sure.  Dunk a tea bag in a glass of unheated tap water (I drink all mine steeped in room-temperature water, never boiled) and you will watch the water immediately turn brown, whereas a higher-grade tea would need much more time to get anywhere near that coloring.  The aroma also is very artificial-smelling and way too strong compared to what naturally flavored teas smell like.Is this a problem?  Not necessarily.  You might be looking for a ""heavy"" tea that you can use as a step to wean your kids off of colas.  With some sugar, possibly some cream, this might be exactly what you are looking for.  In the same way this might also be a way to wean yourself off of coffee if, as a coffee drinker, you feel that teas are too ""light"".  Or you might just like your tea this way, period.  Just be aware of this when you buy it.I recommend the Dilmah brand, Caramel flavor, as being similar to this one but not as fakey smelling.  (Dilmah also makes a Vanilla, which I think is OK but not stunning.)",neutral
"I am an enabler.  My two dogs have an insatiable addiction to Greenies.  Every night around 8:45 p.m., they start whining, barking, and circling me... and they don't stop until they each get a Greenie for the day.  If you're a consistent buyer of Greenies like me, you know that it can get very expensive-- at the local chain pet store I can expect to pay $17.99 per bag of Greenies (12 oz., 43 teenie pieces).Which leads me to review Amazon's performance in delivering these doggie treats at a reasonable price; currently it's $15.99 per bag and if you buy 3 bag you get one for free.  In addition to this, there's free shipping which saves me time and a needless trip down to the pet store.  If you buy 4 bags, you're getting it for about $12 per bag, which is a fantastic deal.In terms of the snacks themselves, the senior version of these Teenie Greenies are great-- they taste just as great as the original (based on my dogs' ability to consume it in under 3 minutes) but they have a softer consistency.  One of my dogs is nearly 18 years old, while the other is 9 years old... so dental care and not stressing out their teeth is really important to me.As long as Amazon maintains this deal, I'll continue to purchase the item directly from them.",positive
"I am not sure if I received a bad batch, if every other reviewer is either trying to punish everyone else for their bad decision to buy the product or if the other reviewers are paid to lie about it but this tea is awful.  I purchased this because I really enjoy cinnamon tea, all of the reviews raved about this product and its great cinnamon taste so I took their advice and purchased 6 boxes.  I received the tea yesterday (good ol' Amazon), quickly made myself a cup only to find out it has zero, nodda, zilch cinnamon taste.  I mean they mine as well just label this black tea and call it a day, there is not even a hint of cinnamon flavor or any flavor for that matter in the tea aside from black tea.  While I do enjoy flavored tea, I am not a fan of plain tea and I can't tell you how disappointed I am in this product.  If you are looking for plain black tea go ahead and give this a shot you will be happy with what you get, but if you want cinnamon tea don't waste your money or time on this.  AWFUL!!!",negative
"Bigelow's Plantation Mint isn't just a tea. The moment you toss the bag in water and start to smell that intense aroma of fresh mint, you'll realize you've gotten not only a tea but an aromatherapy kit that'll have your whole house asking for their own cup.The tea itself is wonderful. You might not expect tea and mint to go this together, but they really do. The overall flavor that you get is a wonderful mouthful of mint flavor with just enough bitter tea to make it go down smooth. It really is a fantastic experience.If I had to come up with a downside, I'd say that the flavor is just a touch too syrupy. Anyone who's actually used fresh mint before will likely recognize this tea for what it is- an (excellent) mint syrup drizzled (deliciously) into a cup of tea. Basically, this is a really good approximation of mint infused tea, about as good as you could possibly expect from a bagged tea. For a product this wonderful you can't help but wonder what it would be like to have real leaves and brew them yourself. However, that's the trade-off you make for just being able to toss a bag in water and get your tea quickly. And having a tin of fresh leaves in this mix, you'd probably use it for the smell long before you considered drinking it anyway.In the end, this has instantly become my very favorite comfort tea. Especially if you're feeling a little under the weather, the smell solves a stuffy nose in no time. Definitely get a box and try this- maybe two boxes if you have other tea drinkers in the family, since they'll likely steal the first box for themselves.",positive
"I love this Bigelow flavor!  Plantation Mint is a rich basic black tea with a fairly strong spearmint flavor.  One of my favorite moments with this tea is taking a nice deep whiff of the aroma from the tea bag right after opening the foil pouch, before I've placed the bag into the water.  It would be a bit too much for me to have this as my normal flavor for every cup (I drink two or three cups of tea a day), but Plantation Mint is one of several Bigelow flavors that I drink perhaps 3 times or so a week each.  Every time I decide to reach for the bright green Plantation Mint bag my mouth starts to water.  Wonderful stuff!If you're wondering how this compares with other Bigelow Mint flavors, I would say the ""mintiness"" is similar to that of the Bigelow Green Tea with Mint, or perhaps this Plantation Mint is just a wee bit mintier.  Both are good-- it just depends on whether you're in the mood for a cuppa black tea or green tea.I always drink tea straight--no sugar, no honey, no lemon, no milk!  So my reviews are my opinions of the straight tea flavor, not how it interacts with another agent.  I drink Bigelow tea almost exclusively, because it's readily available, modestly priced, and has lots of varieties that are all of decent quality.  If I give a Bigelow flavor less stars, it reflects only my taste preference, and is not a statement of low product quality.",positive
"It's hard to describe the taste of this version of MiO (Green Thunder, originally 'Thunder Punch'). It tastes close to green apple, green Kool-Aid, or a non-carbonated green Monster energy drink. However, it's definitely better than its current counterpart Black Cherry in my humble opinion. While both have a syrup-like texture, Green Thunder is much more enjoyable. Try small amounts in clear-colored drinks such as Water, Sprite, or Sierra-Mist.Note, I had to dig on the internet to find the nutrient/caffeine numbers since the nutrition facts per servings are based on percentages. However, besides having zero (0) of most common facts which MiO is branded for (calories, sugar, carbs, etc.) and only 10mg of sodium, here's what I came up with for the caffeine and B-complex:Caffeine: 60mg (20mg less than Red Bull, and quite a few premium coffees)B3 (Niacin) - 10% daily value - 1.8mgB6 (Pyridoxine) - 10% daily value - 0.2mgB12 (Cobalamine) - 10% daily value - 0.6µg (0.0006mg)<2% mixture of Taurine, Guarana Extract, and Ginseng Extract (Panax)*Side Note: B-vitamin consumption and overdose is really a non-issue with over the counter mixtures. Over abundance in your system will usually be urinated out, and quite a few other energy supplements have 6000% to 8000% of daily value B-vitamins (5-hour).While it doesn't come too close to the effects of main stream energy supplements and drinks, it has about the same effect as a light homemade cup of coffee with B vitamins. It also doesn't add to you calorie count if you're mixing it with water during your morning and afternoon shifts at work. And furthermore, being in a convenient container, you can almost take it with you anywhere. Make sure you start out with small amounts if you're sensitive to caffeine.Bottom line: Despite the price, I recommend trying this. Buy this flavor first (if you like the aforementioned described flavors).",positive
"A lot of people complain about Mio Green Thunder's flavor. I happen to like it. I can't stand drinking plain water so I few squirts of this stuff make it taste pretty good. See, I work full time and go to college full time... So a normal day for me is 2-3 cups of coffee then about half way through the day I drink a Rockstar or Monster. Over time I've become somewhat immune to caffeine so even after drinking all this I never feel jittery.Anyway, I'll give a quick run down of Mio Energy. It taste like Green Monster without the carbonation and has a slight syrupy texture found in shaved ice. The good thing about Mio is that you can mix it light or strong depending on preference. Sometimes I squirt some in my mouth because I don't mind the taste and it reminds me of warhead candies when it is concentrated. I think from reading the other reviews that the user put too much or expected this to taste like koolaid or something. If you read the contents you will know that it will have a slight flinstone vitamin-ish flavor to it. Mio doesn't give me a huge boost like a good cup of coffee might. But add this to a bottle of water and it's enough to keep you steady throughout your day.",positive
"I have been using lots and lots of Bertolli Oil for long time. I use it only raw, so I can fully appreciate its flavor.I was really pleased to see it here on Amazon, at a price that is slightly lower than in any local stores.What a huge disappointment it was to see, upon delivery, that the bottle was cheap transparent plastic.Decent quality extra virgin olive oil MUST be in glass bottles or at most cans (e.g. Carli oil has some big cans along with glass bottles), even better if dark glass, because light also deteriorates its quality. I am Italian, in Italy extra virgin olive oil is a staple and people use a lot of it. But I have never seen any extra virgin oil sold in plastic, in 24 years that I've lived in Italy.I could not believe that they ruined the Bertolli oil storing it in cheap plastic, and the taste reflects this poor storage. It does not nearly have the same rich taste as the oil that is stored in glass. I believe this is because it has been stored for too long in that worthless bottle. It expires in 1 year so probably it was bottled about 10 months ago.This oil as it is in the plastic is really not worth the price, for the taste it has, you can find some better oils for lower price (while to me the Bertolli oil in glass bottles is UNBEATABLE for its rich taste, and I have tried many many oils).This is why I am canceling my subscription and I am going back buying again the same oil in a local store that sells it in respectable glass bottles.You can google ""extra virgin olive oil plastic"" and you'll find many results that advice to stay away from plastic bottles as oils absorb PVCs a lot, even at room temperature. This is unhealthy and it also affects the taste of the oil. Some people think this is no big deal because they cannot notice any difference in taste. But it is a matter of fact that, even if you cannot taste anything different, the oil deteriorates in plastic. Many other foods are perfectly fine stored in plastic, I am not against plastic at all! But not oils, especially the less refined (extra virgin) ones.",negative
"I love my coffee and have tried all the name brands as well as some generic.  I always come back to Folgers Classic Roast.  It is the perfect medium blend and the taste is rich, suberb and totally satisfying.  Great for the morning pick me up or any other time of day.  But coffee is getting expensive.  The large containers of all brands used to come in 39 oz sizes.  Then they went down to 33 ounces for the same price.  Now many are going down to this new 22 ounce size.  I am amazed in the stores at the high price of coffee now.  This Folgers coffee here on Amazon is an amazing deal for price and quality of coffee when you use subscribe and save.  You get three canisters, a total of 66 ounces, for $19.49.  It comes out even cheaper to what two 33 ounce used to cost in the store.  And my local store just had this 22 ounce size on sale for $8.99. For 3 that's $8 more than this great Amazon deal.This review is definitely about the superb Folgers coffee though.  I must add that I also find the 22 ounce size very user friendly for the coffee stays fresh longer due to the smaller size.  Same amount of coffee in 3 canisters rather than 2 for the same price.  But as always there are some sellers on here trying to rip the buyer off when Amazon is out of stock.  No coffee is worth the ridiculous prices some will charge.  $47 for this?  Be real.  Just be certain to purchase it from the ever reliable Amazon themselves and you will be getting the best coffee out there at an unbeatable price.  Love Folgers and Amazon.",positive
"We used to buy this coffee pretty often but the local supermarkets started cutting back on selections and raising prices and the Community whole bean coffees became expensive and not always available.  While the price of coffees seem to be rising recently, I found Amazon's price for this coffee to be a little lower than the local grocer's prices and the convenience of ordering it is unquestionable.Community coffee was what almost everyone drank when I was growing up in Louisiana.  However, my parents were not Community coffee fans.  When we visited neighbors and relatives, Community coffee was always served.  It was almost always overly strong dark roast that had been warmed over several times and, frankly, I didn't care for it much either.  It was not until several decades later when Community began to market a better quality of coffee in whole bean form that I started drinking it and liking it.  The Private Reserve Louisiana Blend Dark Roast reviewed here is one of their better quality coffees and my personal favorite.  It's nothing like the burnt-out tasting Community coffee I remember from my youth.  This coffee is balanced, smooth and rich.  When bought in whole bean form and ground fresh, it's a great morning cup of joe.Now, Community Coffee Company has been located near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, since it began.  The roasting facilities, to my knowledge, never has been located in New Orleans as a previous poster stated.  Community did open the first of several coffee houses in New Orleans in the mid 1990s, however, the coffee is not roasted in New Orleans.  Since Community Coffee is considered the Official Coffee of Louisiana and is served all over the state--including New Orleans--those who are unfamiliar with the state outside New Orleans may be under the misconception that it's New Orleans-based.",positive
"Pamela's Products Wheat-Free & Gluten-Free, Amazing  Bread Mix, 19-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6) I buy (and need) a variety of gluten-free grocery products--mostly in the baking category.  I've been fortunate to find the desired items in my local shopping area, but that effort is tarnished with too much time, travel, and occasional disappointment with product availability. Amazon came to the rescue with quite a few gluten-free cooking and bakery items advertised on their web pages. Now I've come to depend on several of my favorites, most importantly Pamela's Wheat-Free & Gluten-Free Amazing Bread Mix. I love it, and I say that while speaking from the experience of being on a gluten-free diet for over nine years. I've been baking bread at home all that time, using various recipes having around a dozen ingredients. The results with a few of those chosen recipes have been quite good, certainly a far cry from the comparable  products in the stores. For some time now I've baked with the bread mixes offered by several out-of-state companies. The results--passable but nothing to rave about. Then I discovered Pamela's products in local stores and couldn't believe the high quality, great taste and density (2+ pounds per loaf) of the amazing gluten-free bread mix (just four ingredients plus the mix to bake it).  Now I opt for that continually and the big surprise came when I saw that Amazon.com carried it on their Web site. More satisfaction developed over the fact that Amazon delivered a six-bag box in just a few days and with a  very satisfactory and competitive price that changed me from a struggling on-the-road shopper to a stay-at-home baker. Thank you Amazon--for the bread mix, cookies and oatmeal, all gluten-free.",positive
"I ordered this stuff in bulk, because the reviews looked so good, I had no doubt that it would be great.  Maybe I'm a little hard on it because I'm like a champion bread maker.  I was almost destroyed when I figured out gluten was causing my psoriasis.  My bread turned out mishapen and like a brick.  Just super heavy, and like week old regular bread.  Kinda crumbly.  It takes like an hour and a half to finish cooking on the inside.  I guess gluten free bread is so bad, that this is the best we could come up with.  I must say it had a nicer aroma than the other bread I tried, but I just am not impressed.  I'm going to bake another loaf, and pray that I did something wrong the first time.  I don't mean to be a ""debbie downer"", but if this is the very best out there, and I've heard that it is, I may just be giving up sandwiches all together!  I hope your bread turns out better than mine.  Is there a way to repost a review if my next loaf turns out great?  Oh well... just don't be surprised if your first loaf is a disaster, because I'm a kitchen queen, and it was no good.  P.S.  I'm vegan and had to use an egg substitute.  Maybe the secret is in the eggs?",positive
"I'm a big Pamela's fan and this bread mix does not disappoint.  It rises and bakes nicely every time, forming a delicious brown crust.  Important to note is that the bread does come out a bit sweeter than I remember regular wheat bread tasting when I used to bake it.  But I have used this bread for garlic bread, sandwiches - you name it - and it's fantastic!  My kids love it for grilled cheese.The first time I baked it, I made it in a bread maker and I remember being unimpressed - it seemed too moist and dense.  But I tried mixing it in my stand mixer and baking it in the oven (which, by the way, was hardly any more work that just throwing it into the bread machine) and it has come out perfect every time.  I've done the cinnamon bread variation on the back of the package (which I made into french toast... yum) and also made bagels with this mix.  All turned out very well.  The bagels, while a little labor intensive with the boiling, were tender and delicious (and made fantastic roasted red pepper and herbed cream cheese sandwiches).  Purchasing this with Amazon's subscribe and save will save you a lot of money... you can't go wrong!",positive
My son just started the gfcf diet due to severe intolerances to both.  We've been on the diet as a family so finding a good sandwich bread has been a top priority for the past month and a half.  I've tried countless recipes in a cookbook I have as well as a couple of mixes and none of them were what I was looking for even though my 2 year old would eat them.  None of them were terrible just they didn't taste like the bread I remembered.  My mother in law was kind enough to buy me this mix at the health food store near her house as mine only sold the big $15 bag mix which I didn't want to buy unless I knew we'd use it.  I am so glad she bought this!  I followed the bread machine instructions.  Baked one night and let it cool while we all slept.  We had sandwiches for lunch the next day and boy was I surprised when the bread actually tasted like BREAD!  I still have a few recipes I want to try out but this is definitely going to be a staple in our house!  Thank you Pamela's for gfcf bread that actually tastes like bread!  It's a lifesaver!,positive
"This past December my 7-year old son was diagnosed with allergic to wheat. This is a little guy that LOVES bread !!! He is also allergic to dairy. So, I searched and tried many kinds of wheat free bread mix/recipes and he might eat 2 bites and then stopped with sad face or he would cry. He said ""it's yucky, grainy, tasted bad..."". I often hid my tears, 'cause I knew I needed to be strong for him. Once I even ordered a bread from a bakery chef, $6.50/loaf, and my son took one bite and that's it!Then in June I checked out Amazon, and found this product. The review said it's moist and not grainy, and I was so desperate, so I ordered a box of 6! That ended my search!!When I put the 1st loaf on the dining table, my son could not stop eating it (and of course, I cried secretly in the kitchen!). I also ordered the cake mix, and chocolate chip cookies mix. I can't express how thankful I am to see my son's bright eyes as he enjoys his bread. By the way, I like it too. Thank you to the people that make Pamela's Products !!!!",positive
"I had high hopes for this gluten-free bread mix, and although it had many good qualities, I probably wouldn't buy it again because I didn't care for the flavor. I made it in my breadmaker and it rose nicely and held its shape reasonably well after I took it out of the machine. I let the bread cool before I cut it as all gluten free bread can fall if cut while hot, and the bread sliced very well. Each individual slice had a spongy, soft bread texture. Actually it was almost a little TOO soft for me, but those who like soft bread might enjoy it. I cut a slice and put margarine and honey on it, expecting to have a tasty bite of fresh bread- but something about the flavor bothered me, and I had difficulty enjoying it. I have had almost every kind of gluten-free bread on the market and have been gluten free for a long time, but I don't know how I feel about this new Sorghum craze. Although it yields decent nutritional value and good texture, similarly to bean flour, if there is too high of a ratio of sorghum to neutral flours (White rice, tapioca, etc.) I think that the flavor is negatively impacted. I prefer a more subtle mix, like Bette Hagman's four flour blend, which has less sorghum and thus gets the good qualities of the flour without negatively impacting flavor. I toasted the bread for sandwiches for a few days and my husband ate it without complaint (he is not gluten-free), but because I didn't like the bread and it reminded me a little of playdough, I don't think I'll buy it again. My entirely subjective opinion aside, if you are looking for an easy gluten-free bread mix for your machine, I would recommend that you try this mix, because only trial and error will help you find a bread mix that suits your palate. I prefer homemade bean flour blends, Bob's red Mill GF bread, or The gluten free Pantry's favorite sandwich bread, but you may find this mix fits the bill perfectly!One other note- Most of the 99 reviews listed for this item are actually NOT for this specific mix- they are for the full spectrum of Pamela's products on Amazon. So, while people like this mix- 99+ people have not (yet) rated this item.",positive
"I discovered that I was gluten-intolerant about a year ago and have been looking for good-tasting wheat-free products ever since.  My primary roadblock has been bread - every single loaf of gluten-free bread I've tried has been beyond disgusting.  I've been to health food store after health food store and haven't found a single loaf that I can eat without gagging.  I thought it was hopeless until I read the reviews of Pamela's Amazing Wheat-Free Bread Mix.  I decided to give it a shot, so I borrowed my sister-in-law's bread machine and fired up a loaf.Simply put, I was amazed at the results.  Does it taste like regular bread?  No.  Well, almost.  Is it light-years beyond any other gluten-free breads?  A hearty, resounding YES!  If you've eaten other gluten-free (GF) breads before, let me give you a comparison: it holds up better than pre-made GF bread, but it still feels like it could fall apart easily.  Putting a slice in the toaster helps with that.  It's a little on the chewy side.  It tastes like it doesn't have any salt in it, so adding some butter really helps.  It kind of looks like banana bread, if I were to compare textures.  Make sure to have some milk on-hand because it makes you pretty thirsty when you eat it!I would say this is 90% - 95% as good as ""real"" bread.  Thank goodness, my search for wheat-free bread is over!  And Amazon sells it for nearly half the price as my local health food stores!  If you're the only gluten-intolerant or Celiac in your family, I would recommend picking up a bread machine.  It makes one loaf automatically.  All I did was to follow the direction on the package and the loaf came out perfectly.  It was as simple as dumping the ingredients in the machine, making sure the settings were right, and hitting the ""On"" button.  So easy, even a caveman could do it!  I put the bread machine to work at about 9pm at night and woke up the next morning to freshly-baked GLUTEN-FREE bread.  EDIBLE bread.  Awesome!  I used a older Zojirushi machine, but some of the newer models like from Breadman actually have a Gluten-Free setting on them.  There is hope for decent-tasting bread for us gluten-intolerant people!  THANK YOU Pamela's Products!!",positive
"This review is for Pamela's Wheat-Free Bread mix; some of the other reviews here are for other products in the Pamela's line.The mix contains several alternative flours: sorghum, tapioca, sweet rice, brown rice, white rice, and millet, along with molases, honey, and other ingredients.  The yeast packet is included in the package, but is not mixed into the flours.  2 eggs and 1/4 cup of oil are needed to complete the recipe. The label has recipes for pizza crust, bagels, and pie crusts using the mix.  I have not tried these applications, so I cannot comment on them.I love this bread. The mix makes a large loaf (I use the mixer method and bake it in the oven; I don't use the bread machine).  The bread has a nice, soft texture.  It is not crumbly at all.  I have shared it with several people who eat gluten, as well as others who cannot; everyone likes it.  The flavor reminds me of a soft whole wheat bread, and is slightly sweet. I keep the bread at room temperature, and it tastes great even without toasting or heating first - an amazing feat for GF bread.The option for making rolls (in a muffin tin) with this mix is wonderful -finally, a roll that looks ""real"" and tastes good. I let the loaf bread cool fully before cutting it, but the rolls can be eaten piping hot, right out of the oven.  The rolls can also be frozen and reheated when needed.Try this bread - it is so much better than any of the frozen pre-made GF bread out there.",positive
"I'll admit this product makes a great loaf in the bread machine (use the dark setting, then let the moisture air out)... it has great texture, lightness, rises well, and has really good flavor.However, I found this product to be almost indigestable Even one piece in the morning with breakfast produces gastrointestinal distress all day. I've eaten many other gluten-free products (and occasionally some gluten ones) and have never run across this effect with any other flour blend. Before I figured out this bread was the culprit, I thought I had a stomach virus.In skimming reviews here and elsewhere, I've found a good number of people have had the same issue. I wrote to the company and they said that some people have trouble with sorghum and millet flours. The sorghum flour is the first ingredient, so that may be the case. I do think this bread dough is more glue-like than gluten products, so that may be part of the trouble. The Baking & Pancake Mix and the Brownie Mix seem to be fine for me, they have different ingredients. You can also make a loaf from the Baking & Pancake Mix, there is a recipe on the Pamela's web site - it's just not as nice as the Bread Mix loaf.Very disappointing.",negative
"We have a new Celiac diagnosis in our home.  We tried Ener-G and one other brand premade bread that, even though they cost $6 each for a tiny loaf, neither were edible.  We had just about given up on baked goods in general when we were lucky enough to stumble across some promising reviews on Amazon.Tonight I made Tastefully Simple beer bread (a family favorite) and Pamela's Gluten Free Rolls, so the gluten intolerant child wouldn't feel left out, to go with our beef stew.  Well, 5 people were ""supposed"" to eat the beer bread and only 1 was ""supposed"" to eat the rolls, however the rolls were a hit with all of us.My gluten free daughter was in heaven, not having a decent bread product since she was diagnosed about 6 weeks ago.  The rest of us knew the rolls weren't exactly like our usual wheat based ones, but they didn't have a weird texture or after taste and were quite yummy anyway.We mixed the eggs, oil, water, yeast, and packaged mix in the mixer for 3 minutes.  I used an ice cream scoop to fill 15 muffin cups.  Let them rest/rise for an hour and baked for 23-25 minutes.  They rose beautifully and got a delicious looking color.Next time, I am going to underbake most of the rolls so they can be frozen to be thawed and reheated at a later time.Wow...I am so excited she doesn't have to live the rest of her life without delicious bread :)",positive
"Made bread in both oven and bread machine.  The oven method seems to produce an 'exploded' top, which I assume is from the yeast rising too quickly?  Either way the bread turns out moist and stays fairly well in the fridge.  I always toast the bread on a dark setting which produces a light tan, probably due to the moisture in the loaf.  Every GF bread I have tried has always seem to be much better tasting toasted and I think that is the rule if the GF world?I also use this for pie crust (you do not use the yeast).  The pie crust has 3 variants:1) Standard - 2 sticks of butter2) Flakier - 1 stick of butter and 8 OZ of shortening3) Non Dairy - 1 stick of margarine and 8 OZ of shorteningI've tried both the standard and flakier versions and both turned out well.  Never had a complaint about my pies (yet!).  You may want to warm up the bottom crust first or it may be a little raw, but I have also had that happen on regular pie crusts.If you do try the pie crust - make sure you put the mixture in the fridge for a bit to ensure it is cold, otherwise it may be too sticky.  I roll it between 2 sheets of wax paper that has a quick spray of PAM applied.  Makes the transfer to the pie plate a snap!",positive
"I've tried ten different GF bread mixes, and this is the only one that yields a GF bread that my gluten-eating family members like. I have found that the directions apparently used JUMBO eggs. I have tweaked it a bit, using an extra egg white or two for added loft, and when I do the sweet bread, I only use half the sugar amount listed in the recipe on the bag and add a little salt to balance it out. Doing it that way, my ""I-only-eat-bakery-breads"" hubby LOVES it.I use a Zoji bread machine on the QUICK course setting, LIGHT crust. This keeps it from being overkneaded or baking out the moisture. Then I cool it completely on a wire rack (uncovered). The loaf lasts a week at room temp without molding (if it's not eaten faster than that).This bread is PERFECT FOR SANDWICHES, because it is sturdy and not crumbly or dry. You DON'T HAVE TO TOAST IT TO TOLERATE IT.Other GF bread mixes I have tried include 2 different ones from Gluten Free Pantry, 2 from Bob's Red Mill, 1 from Orgran, 4 types from Breads From Anna (=our 2nd choice), & Namaste. All of these molded within 2 days at room temp, and refrigerating/freezing made it necessary to toast it to make it tolerable. With the exception of Breads from Anna, all the other ones I listed in this paragraph are really worthy of use for bread crumbs or croutons or making stuffing...but not much else.",positive
"This is by far the best GF bread we've found for our 8 year old who has Celiacs.  Super easy to bake in our West End Hi Rise bread maker - simply follow directions and the loaf comes out perfectly.  It has a very child friendly taste - I disagree with other reviewers that say it is too sweet, it is similar in taste to a ""normal"" honey wheat loaf - and MOST IMPORTANTLY NO HORRIBLE SOUR AFTER TASTE like we have found to be the case in some of the other mixes and store bought loaves we've tried.  The texture is denser than ""normal"" bread similar to other GF breads - almost cake like - BUT it is tasty, moist and NOT CRUMBLY like other GF breads. The slices kept perfectly in a vacuum-sealed Ziploc bag in the fridge for 5 days.  I took two slices out of the fridge and put them in the microwave for 10 seconds on each side to get it back to room temperature since my son has never liked to eat cold bread.  Also, we have had NO STOMACH ISSUES as a small minority of reviewers claim the get when they eat this bread.  Hope this helps:)",positive
"After my diagnosis of celiac diseas, I pretty much just gave up on bread; I'd tasted the storebought, premade rice breads that my sister in law tried, and decided if it didn't taste or feel like real bread, I'd just do without.  And because I am intolerant to legumes, all mixes and breads with bean flour or soy flour are out.  I also need to avoid dairy.Enter Pamela's Amazing Bread Mix. While I've made this in the oven, and it's not hard, this mix does amazingly in my 10 year old, primited Breadman bread machine. I simply follow the instructions on the bag, set my machine to medium 2 pound loaf, and in two hours I have the best gluten free bread ever.  It is soft, light, and springy.  It has a slightly sweet taste, probably due to the sorghum flour.If you try this, I highly recommend using the bread machine. I've had a lot of successes baking it in the oven, but I've had a few loaves explode over the sides of the pan, making for a not-so-aesthetic-appearing loaf.  In the bread machine there is plenty of room, the loaf rises nicely and doesn't under- or over-bake.Thank you, Pamela!",positive
"Purchased approximately 24 of these bars in different flavors (the chocolate fudge being my personal favorite, though the brownie crunch is also tasty).  The texture is a bit chewy but the flavor is good...for a protein bar.  Not necessarily on par with the average sugar-filled candy bar of course.  The carb/sugar/protein content is on par with most higher end Gluten Free protein bars I've discovered (including Quest Bars and NoGii).All things considered - flavor, consistency, and quality, I'd likely give these 4 stars.  The issue, however, is that after eating about 6 bars with no issues, I began having gluten reactions to the next three I attempted to eat.  Needless to say, no matter how much protein you consume, your workouts are not going to go well if you're horribly sick.I have written to the company to complain, but cannot afford to take this risk, especially with other comparable bars available.  I caution anyone with Celiac Disease to try these at your own risk, they say GLUTEN FREE on the label, but something was not or a batch became contaminated.  I've been a diagnosed Celiac for over 10 years and I (unfortunately) know the reaction all too well and this bar sparked it.Although I wanted to support this bar for it's high protein content and GF label, I will not buy Think Thin bars again for this reason.  I've moved to Quest Protein Bars for now as I've never had any gluten or allergic reactions to those (and they tend to taste better if you like an almond/caramel type flavor) Quest Bar 2.12 oz. Low Carb, Gluten Free, High Fiber Protein Bars (Box of 12 Bars) - though you'd likely want to buy these from the actual site as they are much cheaper there.Otherwise, if you have no food allergies or specific dietary constraints, these might work for you...good luck!",negative
"I've found protein supplementing a necessity having a diet of pretty much only veggies and fruit [and candy]. I devastated when I found out that I needed to go gluten free because it pretty much cut out any protein bar I could stand eating every day.Then I found these.These taste great and have the protein I need. Their texture is a bit chewy, but still in the range of a yummy bar. I guess I just miss having a crunch in my diet [note: they're crunch bars are great, but they have a little too much fiber for my digestive system]. I've got to say, these certainly don't taste like white chocolate, but they are delicious. I think the branding in this company just decided to call this bar white chocolate, because thinkthin has another chocolate flavor and this one has a more complex flavor symphony working for it that would deter from the title of simply chocolate.I do wish they had a little more nutritional value in them, but I shouldn't ask for too much when flavor is more of my concern in a protein bar. They've got a little calcium and iron, so I'm happy. Especially when I compare their 230 calories to my old bar of 320 that had the same amount of protein [and a lot more nutritional content].These are also quite affordable when you buy the case [compared to the other gluten-free bars.]. I've been eating a least one a day and slowly over the past 10 months I've watched my lanky muscles grow into what they should be as a daily biker and intense artist who's apt to throw their whole body in their work.",positive
"I'm a pretty big fan of Think Thin's Chunky Peanut Butter bar and wanted to try some of the brand's other flavors; White Chocolate Chip sounded delicious.  I have to say that this bar has replaced Think Thin's Chunky Peanut Butter as my favorite.Think Thin's White Chocolate Chip bar has an exterior white coating and a tan center with mini chocolate chips.  The exterior coating is more similar to a vanilla flavor than a white chocolate flavor.  For those that enjoy sweets, this may be your ticket to fulfilling your sugar tooth and obtaining a decent amount of protein.  Note: The exterior coating is sensitive to heat so if you will be in warm temperatures, expect meting to occur.I found this bar to be moist and flavorful compared to the typical protein bar and even compared to Think Thin's other products. I'm not saying that you cannot taste the protein.  I don't know if that is something you can escape without massive amounts of sweetner.  It is a very edible option.  The ease of consumption is also appreciated. With some protein bars, you have to worry about chipping a tooth but this bar was easy to consume.These bars can really help you ride out a period of hunger.  I sometimes use them as breakfast bars and can go three to four hours before I feel like a snack or other breakfast item is needed.Think Thin's White Chocolate Chip protein bar has an admirable amount of protein and is sugar free.  Those with sensitivity to sugar alcohols and soy should probably pick another protein bar, however, because the bar contains both.",positive
"I'm very happy with these bars and Amazon's great price & quick shipping!!!!  I wanted a good, healthy, high protein, low glycemic, etc. meal replacement/ snack bar to eat on the go that I can keep on hand to help me reduce my caloric/ fat intake and stop me from eating unhealthy, fatty foods so I can shed a few pounds.  I went to Whole Foods and asked the employee working in the health bar area and she told me that this brand was a favorite for high protein, no sugar, and pretty good tasting.  She also told me that Chunky Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Chip were the favorite flavors.  I bought them both and liked them and saw that Amazon has them cheaper so I bought a box of each.  I was concerned when I read the reviews on here and someone said the bars were stale/ old/ not fresh, so I was prepared to send them back if need be. I checked the expiration date and they expire in a little more than a year.  I checked the wrapper of my bar from Whole foods and it expires 11 months from now.  Amazon's is fresher, go figure!!  Also, my boxes and bars in pristine condition (no melting or chemical smells or taste, as some reviewer said)  With subscribe & save I'm saving like 60%...LOVE IT!!",positive
"So I wasn't convinced about the greatness of Popchips - until I tried them!! Now, although they are more expensive than regular chips, they are so much healthier and taste GREAT so I'm not sure I will ever buy regular chips again!However, even though I loved the basic flavors in the 6-flavor variety I wanted to try some of the different varieties because they sounded good. The only purchase option to try some of these other flavors was to buy a whole box, and I was very skeptical to buy an entire box of 24 if I didn't like the flavor. This variety pack gave me the perfect opportunity to sample each flavor to determine my favorites! I wondered what flavors I would be getting since they were not listed in the description, so in case it matters to you:- Thai Sweet Chili (2 .8 ounce bags)- Parmesan Garlic (2 .8 ounce bags)- Jalapeno (2 .8 ounce bags)- Cheddar (2 .8 ounce bags)- Sweet Potato (2 .8 ounce bags)- Sea Salt & Vinegar (2 .8 ounce bags)- Salt & Pepper (2 .8 ounce bags)- Chili Limi (2 .8 ounce bags)- Sour Cream & Onion (2 .8 ounce bags)- Barbeque (3 .8 ounce bags)- Original (3 .8 ounce bags)I haven't had a chance to sample all of the flavors yet, but the ones I have tried are wonderful. They taste healthy (although they aren't exactly healthy - they are the better alternative) very crunchy and full of flavor. The only flavor I don't really care for is the Original, and that's because it is pretty salty.Don't be skeptical - try this variety pack and find your favorite flavor!",positive
"This product is Dark Chocolate Not milk chocolate! To the people who can't drink milk this is Great ,the reason it's great is because it is one on the original chocolate candy formula's .Originally All chocolate was dark chocolate ,There was no milk chocolate ,without milk and lactose being used as a filler the normal chocolate had 85 to 90% chocolate solids per volume .Milk was added by the Swiss and used as a filler .Way back in the 1880's they found that when you combine milk with chocolate you could reduced the chocolate content in the candy .Milk chocolate was sold as a less expensive form of chocolate because the manufacturers like Hershey could sell a chocolate with 25% Cocoa content for a low price and still make a huge proffit as the could make 3 to 6 cheap candy bars by reducing the Cocoa in each bar .So in America we eat cheap chocolate because we see it as the normal type of chocolate candy. This product is Bitter sweet Dark chocolate and is very dense not waxy like a Hershey candy bar .To the High end consumer this is the Same grade as expensive Belgian Chocolate if sold as a Bitter sweet Dark chocolate,This product does not normally contain Whole milk ,Milk solids,Lactose, calcium extenders,Milk protein or Animal by products such as animal fat,animal derived protein or bulk extenders which alter the favor of real chocolateWhile this product may contain  a minimum of 40% Cocoa solids(the main favoring and ingredient in chocolate)It is the best chocolate product produced in Poland and A true value to chocolate lovers Any where!",positive
"It's not the 7 buck deal I got in March 2012 and at over 13 bucks now it's actually much cheaper in the stores. I purchased the 20oz. pack of 3 so that was about 2.34 a box and close to what I was paying in stores so I went for the free shipping and bought two. I'm in a rural area and it's a long trip to the store so we go about once a month and having this deal meant I didn't have to look at several stores to find the best price. However, over 4 bucks a box is no deal. I gave this 5 stars because I like Raisin Bran; I could not see where it was made so no complaints about Mexico, the use by dates are mid-2013; the price was right and I was a happy camper. I would not purchase this again at this price for any reasons that I can possibly fathom. As a side note, check prices carefully in the food stores because I find that the larger boxes are often more per ounce than the smaller boxes and at one store the store brand in a bag was more per ounce than the Kellogg's.",positive
"I've had raisin bran from various brands, from growing up on various cereal that popped up on sale, but I don't remember any of them having as many raisins as Kellogg's Raisin Bran! It seems every normal-sized spoonful has 5-6 raisins on average. It's enough to make me look up the health benefits of raisins, as I can't see a cereal this sweet as being very healthy. As suspected, raisins are full of calories, mainly from sugars. If you're looking for a very healthy cereal, look elsewhere. This one seems to be made for those with a sweet tooth, though I guess some may find that sweetness from raisins is better than sweetness from other ingredients (ex. high fructose corn syrup).My rating reflects my personal opinion and taste, more than the quality of the product. Amazon shipped them to me in a shape no worse than found at a local grocery store and the flakes are still very crisp and palette pleasing, with the sell by date 6 months away (Mar '13). It seems fresh enough. It's the ratio of raisins and flakes that bugs me; I guess I was hoping more for a bowl of Wheaties with only a handful of raisins, for 1-2 raisins per spoonful on average.As a warning for those who don't normally eat raisin bran, beware that this cereal is dense. 20 oz of this stuff comes in a similar sized box as some others' 10-14 oz boxes. If you eat a bowl of it, filled up the same amount as you would with something like Cheerios, this will leave you a heavy feeling in your stomach. I recommend mixing some of this cereal with some other cereal, to make it more palatable, with my favorite being Quaker Oatmeal Squares, though I imagine this goes well with many other cereals.Also note that these boxes currently do not have any Kellogg's Family Rewards codes, at least the three I checked do not. Maybe it might be a new program and Amazon still has old stock.",positive
"Kellogg's Raisin Bran contains unlabeled genetically modified ingredients and Kellogg doesn't want you to know this. They contributed $632,500 to a propaganda campaign in California to try to trick people into voting against Prop. 37, which would require that genetically engineered foods be labeled. Raisin Bran contains GMO Bt corn and GMO sugar derived from GMO sugar beet. Both were developed and patented by chemical companies. GMO Bt corn is an EPA registered pesticide. It has been genetically engineered by forcing a foreign gene that makes its own pesticide into the plant DNA. Every cell of this plant is a pesticide factory. When corn worms bite into it, their stomachs explode. Both the sugar and the corn have foreign genes for herbicide resistance forced into their DNA. The plants are made to resist high levels of RoundUp. The active chemical ingredient in RoundUp, a chemical called glyphosate, has been linked to birth defects, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer and more. These GMOs have been snuck into our food supply without telling us. 50 countries around the world require that GMOs be labeled (including all of Europe, China, Russia, Japan, Australia, Brazil and India). In the US there is currently NO labeling law. The FDA does NOT require long term, peer reviewed studies to determine if GMOs are really safe. They let the chemical companies that patent these ""foods"" decide. How can this be when the FDA is there to protect us? WRONG. Just google Michael Taylor, Food Safety Czar and you'll see that he's setting food policy. When it suits him, he uses the revolving door to go back and forth between the FDA and the largest chemical company that is patenting and trying to monopolize our food supply.  Should people be eating this stuff? I wouldn't feed it to my pets. My family is boycotting ALL Kellogg's products.",negative
"I recently ended up with GERD and a really bad bleeding ulcer, due to stress and grief.  I have problems keeping food down and went on a baby food diet for the sake of thriving.  Some types of baby food stay down,  where as other types cause me indigestion just as bad as adult food.  This specific sweet potato one seemed to ease my acid refluxing and indigestion and sooth my throat.  I'm not at the point where I can eat the whole container yet,  but this is a good start.  This also has a pleasant taste.  Some of the baby food is just bland and boring,  but this one is alright.  Not the best but still alright. Please be weary if you're having gastrointestinal problems.  Babyfood is such a great idea if you're having problems keeping things in,  and need to retrain your stomach and intestines.  Just be careful,  some are more acidic than others.By the way,  this doesn't have all the nutrients you would need to survive.  As a adult you'd need about 12-16 small jars a day and you'd need to make sure you get enough protein.  So be careful,  this is only a temporary fix for people with ulcers and GERD.",positive
"I grew up on Folgers coffee. It was simply the best affordable coffee that could be drank on a daily basis. I was glad that Folgers has formulated there distinct coffee for the K-Cup. A few years ago I did try using folgers ground coffee in one of those Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter and it just did not come out right. I have had no luck with the refillable K-Cup with any brand of coffee. I honestly believe that a lot of product testing goes into these K-cups. It's not as simple as fill it up and run water through it.Folgers Columbian K-cups taste exactly like I made it way back when with my Mr. Coffee. Becuse you are able to adjust the amount of coffee used in the Drip brewers this may or may not be as perfect of a match for your tastes. The one constant is the all important aftertaste. The Extra-Bold Newman's own and Doughnut Shop K-cups have a long, strong aftertaste that I really enjoy but they give you strong coffee breath. By comparison This Folgers has less of a aftertaste which Is nice when you know you will be in conversation with someone.There are many Columbian coffee K-cup choices and in reality they are all good. If you loved Folgers in the past. You won't be disappointed.",positive
"If you read the first review and then read the company literature it will become obvious that the 1st review was either written by an employee or was copied from the literature. I will say the cheese straws are the best I have ever tasted. From the flavor to the crunchy feel in my mouth, I am addicted to Aunt Lizzies cheese straws. The negative? Customer service is non existent. An order that was placed on the internet was subsequently lost, even though I received a confirmation via email. I was offered no discount or upgraded shipping, no additional product with my order, no discount on my next order, not even an apology for the 7 day delay. Just an excuse that the email order was lost and that her IT guy would be on the problem tomorrow. Personally, I can count the number of times an email has been lost over the last 10 years on one hand. This is not the first problem I have had with an order. They do not give a tracking number with each order and when asked for one after the order is placed the odds of getting one are 50-50. I have had so many problems with my orders I will go without my Aunt Lizzies cheese straws. I will miss them greatly however I need the hassle associated with ordering them less than I need the cheese straws. ANN, I wish you the best in the future and suggest you participate in customer service training classes to refrain from losing additional customers in the future. FOLLOW UP: I just received an email notifying me that my order shipped on the Aug 9th. I have not placed an order! What more can they do?",positive
"We try to keep our pantry stocked with a number of items that can be used in a wide variety of situations, that require little preparation, that are nutritionally sound and that have a very long shelf life. One such item is Rosarita's refried beans and of the various types available we prefer the Traditional Variety. We buy them in cases of 8 16-ounce cans at our local warehouse club store, but they're widely available at almost any large grocery outlet. A variety of different brands are available, but Rosarita's Frijoles is by far our favorite.We use the beans in a wide variety of situations. We serve them with eggs or various types of meat. They can be used in a variety of situations where mashed potatoes might fit. We use them with items purchased from local Mexican restaurants and taco shops. We use them as side dishes with sandwiches. They take such minimal preparation that a serving of hot refried beans can be ready in a matter of minutes. And they're delicious. Plus, these beans pack a lot of excellent nutrition. They're high in protein and dietary fiber and low in fat. The sodium/potassium ratio is about even and a serving is only about 120 calories. Beans are notorious for producing gas, but we've never had a problem with Rosarita's Frijoles. It's an excellent food to have on hand.Gary Peterson",positive
"As other reviewers have pointed out, these crunch dried apples have their own unique consistency.  I find them to be much more like other freeze dried snacks as opposed to the consistency of a dried apple.  Because of food allergies, we're quite limited in what fruits our children can eat and what can be added to them.  It was truly a relief to find organic apple snacks without a list of additives and other fruits mixed in.  While others may prefer different types of fruits mixed together, we need snacks that are limited to the fruit that mentioned.  For example, fruit leathers often include pear even when they're listed as grape fruit leather.  These are what they claim to be...apple!The second most important aspect for us is that these snacks are from the USA.  Unlike the other brands, these are not from China.  We make every effort to avoid toys from China, and definitely have no interest in eating food from China.While these are extremely expensive, amazon makes them more affordable than my supermarket.  Because of the food allergies, we have so few snacks we can eat on the go.  These are a nice alternative to cuttting up apples and packing them.",positive
"I first had Popchips last week at a local deli in Miami. I was so impressed with them that I came online to find them (not even remembering the brand name) and I'm so happy that my favorite online retailer Amazon offers them. I don't necessarily want $20 worth of chips (LOL) but on the other hand, I love them so much that I do need that many so I can have half at home, and half at work (in different flavors). And I'm sure this price is much cheaper than buying them one by one at the deli I go to.I am a serious chip lover but am always looking for healthier alternatives. I love that these chips are low in calorie/fat but taste 10X better than baked chips. There's something about a need for salt n crunch that baked chips don't solve for me. I've found most of them to be bland, flat, weird, cracker-like. As soon as you put one of these chips in your mouth you'll realize that they're not lightweights at all. I love the salt/vinegar and was very surprised that they don't lack flavor or taste less salty/vinegar(y) than their high calorie counterparts. The crunch of the chip reminds me of a ligther alternative to a kettle chip or the General Mills chips, Bugle. I am such a fan, and now that I've found these chips on Amazon, I don't plan to buy any other kind.",positive
"I eat chips almost every day and decided I wanted to find something that tastes as good but is lighter on unnecessary fat than regular types of chips. I bought a case of Popchips BBQ. These are satisfying and taste great. They don't taste exactly like any full fat chip products I've had mainly because they're not greasy at all, but they have a nice BBQ potato chip flavor. These are thick, crunchy, and light. I first bought the .8 oz bags and this serving size is on the small side for me with lunch (would probably be alright for a snack). 3 of the .8 oz bags works for me which of course bumps up the fat intake, but considering the same volume of ""regular"" chips has much more fat it is a significant fat decrease overall which is what I was looking for. I find the 3 ounce bags to be perfect. Even eating all 3 ounces works out to significantly less fat and calories than eating the same volume of other chips. This makes Popchips very satisfying to me, and I have bought many cases through Amazon.Heads up (mid-2011): Unfortunately the price has gone up significantly for these chips through Amazon, causing me to cancel my subscribe & save subscriptions. Popchips have popped up in local stores for significantly less per ounce. I love the convenience of the portioned bags and subscription but it's hard to justify paying double for the same product.The flavors are pretty straight forward but here's my thoughts...Original flavor: Tastes like a plain potato chip minus the grease. Not my favorite flavor, but good for what it is. This flavor would probably be good with some kind of dip.Chedder: Cheddar quickly became tied with BBQ for my favorite. Like BBQ the cheddar flavor is very strong. Great chips.Salt & Pepper: Very strong pepper. To enjoy these you have to really like pepper. I like them, but they're not a favorite.Sea Salt & Vinegar: I'm not a fan of vinegar, but strangely I enjoy this flavor. They're indeed salty with a fairly strong vinegar flavor.",positive
"I am always on the hunt for a good lower fat salt and vinegar chip and I have to say, it is a very hard thing to find! I actually wrote to Pringles once and asked if they had any plans to make a reduced fat salt and vinegar chip...to my disappointment, they said no. For whatever reason, the big label brands (Lays, Pringles, etc.) have not made a reduced fat or baked salt and vinegar chip. I have no idea why - salt and vinegar chip lovers are very devoted to their favorite flavor (as illustrated by me actually desperately writing to Pringles!). Anyway, I gave this brand a try and I am really happy with it. It has a nice strong flavor and a light crispy crunch. It have tried the Salt and Vinegar Pirate's Booty, which was ok, but more like a cheese puff and the flavor was a little strange. I have tried a couple baked salt and vinegar chips from small brands and they were all disgusting in flavor and texture. This is the only way to go that I have found so far. I would recommend it.Yes, I know, I appear to be obsessed with S&V chips...it is a little scary.",positive
"1. All natural. Nothing artificial in 'em. No artificial colors or flavors2. Low calories for a lot o' chips3. Uber addictive taste-wiseWhat more needs to be said? I'll be the first to admit, in spite of my being a weight loss coach in the evenings; I am not a big fan of diet food. I am a foodie. I love good food...love to cook it, love to eat it. Yet these, to me, are totally addictive. No fake diet food taste, tons of flavor. In fact, I HAVE to get them in the small bags or I will eat a whole large bag...it's one of those. Hickory, salty, hint of sweetness.They aren't fried or fake baked to taste fried.  They use a pressure cooker and the potatoes pop into a chip according to the bag.I got the automatic shipment of them from Amazon because it reduces the price by 15%and if I get 2 per month it allows for free shipping and, with the no tax, I can't get them in the stores that cheap and they are delivered automatically to my door this way.Also, these have a lot less salt than the old chips I used to eat...but they don't taste like its missingNegatives: These are still hard to find in some grocery stores.",positive
"I was really hoping to get a really great nutritious & delicious snack for my family when I ordered this product.  I was really disappointed.The packaging is really good looking and I had high hopes, so when I opened the package to my chips, I expected something great.  I ordered the Chili Lime flavor and, since, I have had higher-fat chili lime chips in the past, I'd knew that I would love them.First, they don't really look like what they appear to be on the packaging (no big deal though).I took a bite out of the first chip and it had a really funny texture and strange flavor.  So, I looked on the back where it showed the ingredients and I was pretty surprised--it had a LOT of chemicals in the product.  Also, AND THIS REALLY FREAKED ME OUT, the main ingredient is not a sliced potato, but, ""potato ingredients (potato flakes, potato starch)"".  In other words, it's made of instant mashed potatoes!I thought the taste was funny and the ingredients curious.  However, there are no transfats or saturated fats in the chips (that's why I gave it 2-stars).All in all, I would rather pack my kids lunches with a bag of Lay's or Kettle chips than give them these chips.All The Best.",negative
"I wanted to have ""sized"" portions of chip-type product that would be tasty and filling.  I tried at least 6 different brands of popcorn-type snack packages (unfortunately, most came in 24-36 item packages).  After receiving the first 5 brands, I felt they were total waste of money.... 2 had texture of light styrofoam peanuts, with almost no flavor.  A couple others had reasonably nice flavor, BUT only had a couple small handfuls of popcorn in each bag so way overpriced and I definitely did not feel satisfied after 1 bag.Then I received the variety pack of PopChips.  I first tried the barbeque, which turned out to be my favorite.  They have nice strong bbq flavor, nice texture, and each bag has enough to feel satisfying.  The Original and Sour Cream and Onion came in lower second, but most of the others were just ok to fair- (not worth eating for my tastes but interesting).Best of all, the nutrition counts are good, with each bag only having 100 cals, 3 grams fat and 15g carbs (0 Cholesterol).I would definitely recommend this product (and above flavors) over all the other popcorn types I tried.P.S.  PopCorners White Cheddar brand came in SECOND.  Nice crunchy texture and pleasant cheddar flavor",positive
"My local store was running a special on these, so I decided to give them a try.  They were ok, but I don't think I'd be getting them again if faced with the choice between these and another brand.  A good flavor was quickly followed up by a bad after-taste.The barbecue on this was the sweet smoky type of barbecue.  And it was good, a very addicting flavor.  The problem was the aftertaste that started a few seconds after the barbecue flavor melted away.  To me it tasted of straight rice flour, which is a very acquired taste and one that I've never been able to acquire.  It didn't help that these chips had the texture of Styrofoam either.  Between that and the rice flour taste I just couldn't enjoy them fully.The ingredients, however, are very good in this chip.  They're made of potato, use sunflower and safflower oils and the seasoning even has everything I can pronounce.  Although I am always suspicious when the designation ""spices"" is used without spelling out what those spices are.  And there was some rice flour in the mix which explains the aftertaste, but it was the last ingredient in the listing, meaning there shouldn't have been too much.  But I could still taste it..8 oz is 100 calories for these chips, and it's a fair serving of the chips.  Enough for a small snack.  The bag boasts that they are all natural, and they are gluten free.  And there's no preservatives.  Sodium is about 7% of the daily value, which isn't outrageously high either.  All in all, they aren't extremely great for a person on a diet, but they aren't the worst thing you can eat, especially if you want a bag of chips.Maybe with a different flavor if they eliminated the rice flour I could bring myself to eat these again.  But since for now it's still there, I'll be steering clear.Review by M. Reynard 2012",positive
"One of my biggest frustrations with doing Weight Watchers was always the problem of finding good chips.  I will eat the baked ones, but they are undeniably very different from regular fried chips.  In addition to this, I've never been able to find a baked chip that came in salt and vinegar flavor, which is my favorite type of chip.  This meant that, whenever I had the craving for this particular flavor, I'd have to eat the regular fried kind.I picked up an oversize bag of the barbecue flavor Pop Chips on a whim at Costco.  I'd heard about them and was curious about what they're like, but I'd never before been able to find them in the area.  Much to my surprise, my very thin husband who is totally addicted to barbecue chips loved them and pretty much ate the whole bag before I'd had any.  I had tasted a couple of them and thought the barbecue flavor was good, so I decided to go ahead and order the individual bags from Amazon in barbecue for him and sea salt and vinegar for me.They are definitely worth the money.  I want to emphasize, however, that you will not be fooled into believing these are the regular old fried chips.  The taste and texture is something like a cross between rice cakes and chips.  I say rice cakes because they have something of that puffed look that rice cakes do.  Still, they are very good and the salt and vinegar is nice and strong, which is just the way I like them.As for the portion size, it's pretty generous.  For my fellow Weight Watchers, they are 2 points per bag, and they definitely make for a satisfying, filling snack or a side for your sandwich.I would definitely recommend these to anyone who is sick of the limited flavors of baked chips and would like something that comes in a wider variety of more exotic flavors.  I'm planning on trying the parmesan and garlic next.",positive
"As a kid, I scarfed bags of the Calbee Sweet Potato chips that my mom would pick up at the local Asian market. As my tastes refined in adulthood, I was less inclined to buy bags of those chips that resembled styrofoam even if I still craved their sugary sweet and salty flavor.These Popchips Sweet Potato chips are the adult version of the snack I grew up with. There's a delicious sweet and salty mix in every bite.  The chip is light and airy, without resembling a foamy rice cake and the deep orange hue is the color of a perfectly roasted sweet potato.I've purchased a number of sweet potato chips from Amazon in the past (Both the ""Terra"" & ""Food Should Taste Good"" chips) which have all been good, but they didn't play up the sweet and salty combo quite as much as I'd like. The Terra chips are more like simple sliced sweet potatoes, oven dried and turned into chips; the Food Should Taste Good chips are like yummy, sweet potato flavored, salty tortilla chips; and these Pop Chips sweet potato chips are, well... sweet potato pop chips.  If you've never had a pop chip before, the weight of an individual chip probably most resembles Baked Lays - but with a puckered, air-puffed texture.There are 100 calories per bag.  24 bags come nicely packed in a box that you can tear open for a neat display in your pantry.  I've purchased bagged chips online a number of times and have received packages where the chips were thrown into a box which was thrown into an Amazon box for shipping so by the time they got to me, all the chips were broken.  Not so with this packaging, they're tightly packed so the the bags don't shift around much in shipping and the few bags we've already eaten have had no more broken chips than what we'd get from picking up a bag in the store.Happy snacking!",positive
"I really enjoy sweet potato chips, sweet potato fries, baked sweet potatoes, etc., so I was eager to try these Popchips.  They did not disappoint!  The flavor of the sweet potato is just right, mixed with a bit of saltiness - very tasty!  Just the right amount of light crunch, more like popcorn.At 100 calories per bag, these fit right into my eating plan that allows two 100-150 calorie snacks per day.  That made me extra happy!  There are plenty in the bag, too, unlike the small servings usually found in low-calorie snack packs.I shared these with a friend who came over one afternoon, since she also professed a love of sweet potatoes.  She asked for some extra to take home, she really enjoyed them.All the good Vitamin A content that you would normally find in a sweet potato has completely vanished in the processing of these, however.  I don't expect much from chips, I guess, still a bit disappointing.The bags are very thick, for a chip bag.  My 9 & 12 yr. old kids had trouble opening these, and resorted to scissors.  I should also mention that they are not fans of sweet potatoes, and did not care for these either.  That's ok - more for me!",positive
"Wow, these are really good!  At first, I didn't understand ""Popchips"", and I was actually expecting something like regular fried potato chips, only made from sweet potatos.  The Popchips are very different from that!These contain rice flour as well as sweet potatos, and they are kind of air-popped, very light like popcorn.  Texture-wise, they remind me of ""Munchos"" only lighter and without the oily feel and taste.  Remember Munchos?  These are WAY better.Next thing - the flavor from the sweet potatos is YUMMY!  I know when I first read ""rice flour"" in the ingredients, I was thinking those cardboard-like rice cakes.  The sweet potato completely takes away any blandness or boringness and adds good taste.  And there is just a touch of salt - just enough to bring out the YUM without overdoing it.Finally, the package size.  When I saw ""0.8 ounce"", I expected that I would want two, three, or even four bags of these at a time.  Nope - one bag is a good snack!  Not that 0.8 is a big bag, or ""filling"" or anything like that, but the bag is just the right size, which is a very pleasant surpise to me!  I finish the last chips, like the last of the salt from my fingers, and I feel satisfied - like, wow, that was tasty and just right!  At Amazon's prices, I believe I will be buying these regularly!",positive
"I'm all for healthier, crunchy snacks. Popchips works for me in this category. Popchips Sweet Potato is gluten free too! These chips have a very, slight sweet flavor with a hint of salt. They don't have a strong sweet potato flavor.These chips aren't fried or baked, but are cooked using heat & pressure until they pop. They are all natural with no preservatives, no artificial flavors or colors, no cholesterol, no saturated fat & no trans fat. They are vegan & gluten free. 28gr of Popchips Sweet Potato have 50+% less fat per serving when compared to 28 grams of regular fried potato chips. (28g of Sweet Potato Popchips has 4g of fat; 28g of regular fried potato chips has 10g of fat) Keep in mind that this bag of Sweet Potato Popchips is 23 grams with 3g of total fat.Nutrition facts:100 calorie per .8oz bagTotal fat 3gSaturated fat 0Trans fat 0Polyunsaturated fat .5gMonounsaturated fat 2gCholesterol 0Sodium 95mg/4%Potassium 45mg/1%Total Carbohydrate 16gFiber 0Sugars 2gProtein 1gVitamins A, C & Calcium 0Iron 2%Ingredients:Rice flour, sweet potato flakes, tapioca starch, sunflower, safflower and/or canola oil, organic yellow corn flour, seasoning (sea salt, dried cane syrup, maltodextrin, sweet potato powder, natural flavor, citric acid), sugar, annatto (natural color)My daughter & her friends love this flavor & give it 5 stars; I like it and think it's a little bland. I give it 4 stars. Since I'm writing this review, I'm sticking with the 4 star rating.",positive
"I'm on a diet and there are times when I just want something crunchy. But I also have high blood pressure so a lot of snacks that I use as a treat are too high-sodium for me. I eat rice cakes with peanut butter or cottage cheese once in a while and I happened to see Popchips on Amazon.com. These Popchips Original Potato Chips, 0.8-Ounce Single Serve Bags (Pack of 24) were advertised at a special price and all the flavored ones were sold out, so I decided to try the original flavor. After trying my first bag I have a few comments.1. Great service - I ordered them on 1/27, and they were delivered on 2/3, with no damage to the packaging.2. I like the 24-pack that are individual servings because that helps me regulate portion control.3. As a previous reviewer noted they do taste somewhat like Pringles - whether that's good or bad is up to individual tastes.4. The nutritional information isn't terrible: a serving has 100 calories, 3 grams of fat with no cholesterol or saturated/trans fat, and only 160 mg.sodium; Pringles also contains 160 mg of sodium but has 150 calories and 9 grams of fat, as compared to potato chips with an average of 150 calories, 180 mg. sodium, and 10 grams fat, and pretzels with 110 calories, 450 mg sodium, and 1 gram fat.5. They are kind of dry and bland, but are delicious with salsa - I really liked them with Costco's peach mango salsa! I don't have cottage cheese in the house so I couldn't try that. And I think peanut butter wouldn't be good unless something ""wet"" like sugar-free jam or jelly is also added.I just got them so I'm not sure if I'll reorder another box; I think I'm going to next order Amazon's 6-flavor variety pack (4 Original Potato, 4 BBQ, 4 Salt & Pepper, 4 Sea Salt & Vinegar, 4 Sour Cream & Onion, 4 Cheddar)before deciding. I would give them 3 stars if my review was just based on taste; I'm giving 4 stars because I really want to like them because they're more healthy and I can think of lots of healthy foods to use them with - why not tuna,, egg salad, etc?",positive
"I've never heard of these chips, but when I was offered the chance to review them, I got the Popchips Sweet Potato. DH had a heart attack last September and, after getting two stents put in, has had to cut out all of his beloved snacks, largely due to the high fat content and sodium (especially the sodium). I've been looking for something ""snacky"" with reduced sodium that isn't awful, and these are just the ticket. One .8 ounce bag, one serving, is a nice round 100 calories with only 3g of fat (.5g polyunsaturated, 2g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 16g carbs, and 95mg of sodium. They have a bit of a salty taste, and they aren't very sweet with only 2g of sugar. I think they'd make an interesting dip chip with a plain-yogurt-based dip.I liked these Popchips so much that I got the next lowest sodium kind, the Chili Lime Potato flavor with 170mg of sodium and everything else the same except 1g of fiber. DH can have no more than 1500mg of sodium per day, but considering I'm using mostly frozen vegetables and not adding any salt to anything, I think he can have a bag of these on occasion without worry. And yowie zowie! What a big burst of flavor! The Chili Lime Potato Popchips are definitely the go-to chip when you've got to have something that tastes really ""bad for you.""I expect we're going to be signing up to get our Popchips delivered regularly via Amazon subscription. If we had been eating these Popchips instead of the regular high-fat/high-sodium/high-carb fare all along, I expect we'd both be a lot healthier now. A highly recommended product.",positive
"As I write this review, I'm looking at 3 large boxes of Popchips stacked in my living room.  I bought 2 of the 3 boxes, which each contain 24 bags of the chips.  One of the boxes I ordered is Popchips barbeque flavor, the other is the Popchips Variety Pack and now I have a box of the new Chili Lime Popchips that was provided by the manufacturer for this review.I am a big fan of Popchips and I've bought them many times.  Generally, Popchips are low in calories, low in fat and relatively low in sodium.  They make an excellent snack that's a lot better for you than regular potato chips.Problem is, the chili lime flavor really isn't very good, in my view.  There's sort of an off-putting aftertaste to them that I can't just put my finger on.  You can taste the lime, although it's a bit stronger than I'd like, and it sort of tastes like bad chili, but I'm not a fan of this variety.Sure, I'll eventually finish the box, but I wouldn't order them again.  So while I love Popchips in general and enthusiastically recommend them, I can't recommend these and give them a 2.5 star rating, which I'll round up to 3 stars mostly because I do like and support Popchips.I'd recommend avoiding these.  The flavor isn't quite right, in my view.  My favorite flavor is barbecue followed by plain and the variety pack is a good way to figure out what you like the best.  But I cannot recommend Chili Lime Popchips.",positive
"I don't much like sweet potatoes or things made with sweet potatoes, but these are really very good.  They have an unusual taste that is hard to describe.  It's a little on the sweet side; perhaps too sweet for some; great for others.  Popchips (any variety) are not quite as hard or crunchy as regular potato chips, but that seems like a plus to me.  They have a nicer consistency than potato chips.  I have tried other varieties of Popchips too and I like them all.  This one is of the more interesting flavors and it is sure to be a big hit.  Popchips are far less greasy than regular chips because they are not fried in fat.  Not sure of the exact process, but the result is a wonderful chip that I prefer to regular chips.  I wouldn't call these healthy, but certainly better to eat than regular greasy chips.I would eat Popchips all the time over other chips, except that the bags are small and they are a bit more expensive than other chips.  The extra you pay for these is worth it if you like this style of chip.  I can't imagine anyone not liking Popchips, although perhaps not everyone would like this flavor.  Give it a try and you will most likely be hooked.",positive
"Decent tasting snack.  Definitely has a sweet potato flavor, so if you don't like that vegetable, you probably won't like the flavor of these.  One bag (0.8 oz or 23 g) contains 19 chips, has 100 calories, 3 g of fat, 95 mg of sodium, and 45 mg of potassium.  That isn't bad compared to many other snack foods.  For example, a comparable size bag of regular potato chips would have about 130 calories and 8 g of fat.  However, these Popchips don't taste like regular potato chips.  If you like the fatty, salty flavor of regular potato chips but are trying to cut back, I would recommend a reduced fat kettle chip variety instead.After reviewing the ingredients of these ""natural"" Popchips, they are not as healthy as I expected.  The first two ingredients are rice flour and sweet potato FLAKES.  The remaining ingredients are tapioca starch, sunflower, safflower, and/or canola oil, organic yellow corn flour, seasoning (sea salt, dried cane syrup, maltodextrin, sweet potato powder, natural flavor, citric acid), sugar, and annatto (natural color).  They contain no fiber nor vitamin A, which I would expect to find in a sweet potato product.All in all, the Sweet Potato Popchips are not a bad snack to munch on when compared to many other processed snacks foods.  Obviously, something along the lines of an apple or some plain popcorn would be a healthier choice for a snack, but certainly would not be as enjoyable!",positive
"Forget heroin...  Forget cocaine...  Forget meth...  NOTHING is more addictive than these ""chips"".  Heed these words: these ""chips"" will cause the downfall all modern civilization.In all seriousness, these things are very tasty, and nowhere near as bad for you as an old fashion potato chip.My wife picked up a small bag in an airport vending machine while on a trip.  She saved a few ""chips"" for me to try when she got home.  I was so impressed with the taste, and the nutrition label, that I immediately thought of my dad.  He loves a good snack item (don't we all?), but with a recent diabetes diagnosis, and the ever increasing challenge to lose a few pounds, his ""snacking"" options have been getting pretty sparse.So I shoot him a text message, and include a picture of the nutrition label from the back of the bag.  Seconds later I get a text message back:  ""Are you kidding?  We're the reason Pop-Chips stock doubled last quarter!  Put all your stock into BBQ Pop-Chips. They will replace crystal meth soon!""Now, I haven't tried the other flavors yet.  If you look through the feedback on the other flavors, not all of them appear to be smash hits.  But you can't go wrong with Original.  Definitely give these things a try.  You won't be disappointed.",positive
"I ordered a box of 24 of the variety pack of these after trying a couple of different flavors from my cafeteria at work.  This is a really great alternative to chips and they are really flavorful.  I typically take a sandwich to work everyday and was buying a small bag of pretzels or baked chips in the cafeteria.  I found these and they have the same texture as a chip, but have fewer calories and taste better.  After trying the variety pack, I really love the BBQ flavor the best.  My husband really loves the sea salt and vinegar flavor.  I do enjoy the cheddar potato as well, but we are subscribing to receive the BBQ and the salt and vinegar on a periodic basis since those are our favorites.  The original is rather plain, the parmesan and garlic is very garlicky, the salt and pepper is OK, but I'm just not a huge pepper fan so I'm probably not a good judge.  I really don't enjoy the sour cream and onion which is interesting because I do enjoy that flavor with other chips.So bottom line, great chip, great alternative to other chip options.  Low calorie, low fat, and the subscription option is really convenient since I can't seem to find the individual bag option at any store in my area.",positive
"I was a little hesitant to try these, especially after reading such mixed reviews although overall they were positive. However, I liked the idea that they are healthier than regular chips and I figured they would be great for school lunches, quick snacks, etc. I decided to give them a try and figured if we did not like them, they could be donated.  I ordered a mixed case the first time around to see which flavors we liked more (or less) and thought that would give us a good sampling.  After deciding we liked most of the flavors, we decided to try other ones as well.Despite the flavor preferences, these chips do not taste like cardboard.  At first taste, they are a little crunchier and thicker than you might expect. I think this is a good thing, because it means they are not heavily-laden with oil.  The 0.8 oz bags are 100 calories each as well, which is much better than the other alternatives and gives you the enjoyment of chips without the extra calories, trans fat, etc.I have included a summary of opinions below from myself, friends and family for each flavor:Sea Salt & Vinegar - Great, the absolute favorite flavor for everyoneBBQ - Very good, I'm not crazy about BBQ to begin with but would say this flavor is ""sweet"" BBQ. Everyone else loved them.Cheddar - Very Good, probably close in preference to the BBQOriginal Potato - Good, but a little salty (seems to fluctuate somewhat between bags)Salt & Pepper - Good, everyone liked them but preferred other flavors moreParmesan Garlic - Good, but overall was 50/50. You definitely taste more parmesan than garlic and most people were expecting the latter.Sour Cream & Onion - Not so good, no one really liked these enough to want more or to even finish the bagI know taste is a very subjective thing, but I hope this review helps someone decide to give these a try. I did get them at a reduced price through subscribe & save, and shortly after my first order, Amazon had them on the Gold Box for an even better price.  I think the average price per bag came out to approximately forty six cents a bag and had free shipping under my prime account.",positive
"In the last 8 years or so, there's been a potato chip Renaissance in the US.  I hadn't eaten potato chips in years, as the taste vs. unhealthy comparison always came up negative.  With the introduction of Kettle Chips brand and widespread availibity of them and Route 11, and competition from the big manfacturers, the chip bar has been raised.  However, they haven't gotten any healthier, so I try to keep them still as a ""sometimes"" snack.I'd seen Popchips in the store, and had wondered if they were any good, but never made the plunge.  Amazon was offering them at a discount price, and with the other reviews adding to my curiosity, I went for it...and was happy with the results.Popchips have a different texture than traditional potato chips.  They are a bit fluffier with more thickness.  I'd put the texture somewhere between Munchos and a mini-rice cake.  However, they still have a satisfying potato chip crunch and potato flavor.  I am typically a salt & vinegar chip fan, but in the case of Popchips, the BBQ is the real standout.  The BBQ flavor is the perfect mix of sweet and spicy, with just a little bit of tanginess.  Every friend who we've introduced to them has been pleasantly surprised and gone off to buy their own.If the health factor wasn't part of the equation - would I choose Popchips over Kettle Brand?  For most varieties, its probably a no - potato chips still have a great crunch that's hard to give up.  But for BBQ, I think that Popchips has it nailed - their flavor is better than any other BBQ chip I've had, so they come out on top.  And at considerably less calories and fat - it's a no brainer.",positive
"Hey!!  these things taste good. At first I thought they would be like Pringles,"" which I don't care for "" but they are not. Hard to explain since I don't know what to compare them too. I guess I would call them light and fluffy and yet nice and crisp with a great natural flavor. These have taken some of the guilt out of eating this type of snack for me. I love potato chips but they are loaded with lots of unhealthy things. I'm not saying these are healthy, just a lot less unhealthy than chips. For starters these are all natural with very little fat and fairly low in carbs for a food of this type. My sugar is high but I feel comfortable eating these in moderation since the carbs are lower than chips.  I originally bought the variety pack so I could try them all, and I liked them all although somewhat partial to the Cheddar. It's just a matter of what mood I am in as to which one I'll choose. Unfortunately they are a bit pricy if you don't get them on sale. I just wish these came in a larger bag as opposed to the individual servings which are always more expensive. Everyone has a different idea of good, so this is something you are going to have to try for yourself to decide.",positive
"These things are great. I have tried most of the flavors and each one is great. When you open your first bag and put a popchip in your mouth and start eating it, it has a very different texture than you would expect, At-least for me, I did not know what to expect for the texture, and the first few I ate I was I was not sure if I would like it, but then the flavors started to do a happy dance in my mouth, and I got use to the texture and now I cannot get enough of these. They are very addictive, like a legal drug.. They are filling, low in calories and fat. They are my new favorite chips.I recommend going to the website and sending the company an email to let them know what you think of the chips. They are excited to hear what you think and may send you some coupons just for emailing them.If you have never tried these, do it, they are worth it. This variety pack is worth it, good price, great chips. I am eating a bag of bbq while I write this and have a bag of plain popchips waiting for me later. For a chip like this, I didn't have high expectations for the plain chips. Some low fat chips and foods that don't have seasoning taste bland and not work it, not these, even the plain chips have great flavor.",positive
"After years of being addicted to Smart Puffs, as soon as I tried these Sea Salt & Vinegar chips, I was an instant convert.They are light, crispy, and perfectly salty and vinegar-y.I think they taste amazing, however, my husband can't eat these chips because they make his eyes water. I *love* vinegar (I could drink the stuff if it wouldn't kill my stomach) so I don't understand how he's not obsessed with these chips (he likes the BBQ the best...). I guess if you're sensitive to vinegar-y tastes, this may not be the chip to you.However, if you LOVE Vinegar, like I do, these chips will pretty much take over your life as your favorite food. I sneak them all day. And they aren't terribly bad for you (12 grams of fat in a large bag), so if you overindulge, you won't have to add an extra mile to your workout the next day. However, you will get a raw tongue.My only complaint is that some of the bags are a little overcooked, and the chips are a light brown instead of golden colored. But they still taste the same, and are far and above any other Salt-and-Vinegar chip I have ever tried, including the ones that are terribly bad for you.",positive
"I am always looking for healthy, low calorie snacks, so when I heard about Popchips, I was intrigued.  They are crunchy chips that are not fried, and not baked, but created using heat and pressure to make them pop into being.  Since I love sweet potato chips in general, I thought I would give these a try.The first thing I noticed was the color.  They looked a bit lighter in color to other sweet potato chips I have tried, and I think this is due to them not being fried.  They really looked the same color as fresh, cooked sweet potatoes.  I did not notice any particular smell, other than good old sweet potatoes.  So far so good.In terms of taste, I thought they tasted great.  The chips were nice and crispy, with only a hint of salt, so you really got to enjoy the naturally sweet flavor.  I can really see that these will help satisfy cravings for something crunchy, something salty, something sweet, and especially something that is all three.The texture is definitely not that of a typical potato chip.  They are lighter, crisper, and airy, not as dense as a rice cake, but not as greasy as a typical chip.  All in all, I was really pleased with them.  Someone looking for a healthy replacement, or enjoys other veggie chip type snacks would really like these, I think.  For a die hard chip lover, these would might not satisfy you upon first taste, but give them a couple of chances; personally I loved them.With the snack size bag being 100 calories, I am pretty sold on these as a healthy snack alternative.  This would be a great addition to a sandwich for lunch, or an in-between meal snack.  I am happy to add Popchips to my snack rotation.",positive
"My family is addicted to crispy, salty snacks and I've tried a few different kinds of chips trying to find a healthier alternative to the junk food they all love.I like the Terra Krinkle Cut Sweet Potato Sea Salt chips for their high level of vitamin A. But they are also high fat, and the texture and flavor don't appeal to my daughter.These chips don't have any vitamin A according the to the label, but they are low calorie, low fat and low sodium. The texture and flavor are a definite hit with everyone in my family, even my very picky daughter.The sweet potato chips aren't too sweet or too salty and they don't feel greasy at all. They are really crisp. The flavor is a little bland, but it also doesn't have the aftertaste that some vegetable chips can have.The first ingredient listed on the chips is rice flour, not sweet potatoes.I'd like these better if they had more going for them nutritionally. The Terra chips are higher in dietary fiber, vitamin A and C.I plan to try some of the other flavors soon. I think they would be a wonderful topping for casseroles if they stay crispy enough.",positive
"I've never been a big fan on chips. When it comes to snack foods, I'm more of a pretzel guy, or maybe something cheesy. Potato chips, in particular, just never appealed to me. But these aren't potato chips.If you read the bag, and I'm one of those strange people that actually do read the bag, you'll find out that these ""chips"" are not chips at all. They are neither fried, nor baked; they are made similar to how cheese-puffs are made, only in a way that results in a chip-like product, rather than a puff. This gives them a really addictive, crunching texture that keeps me going back for more. They pack a pretty good Sweet Potato flavor, with a noticeable sweetness balanced by saltiness and what I think are some subtle notes of spices like cinnamon. They're really tasty.While I wouldn't exactly call this health food, it's certainly not as bad as many traditional snack foods. Each individual bag is a serving and contains about 19 chips. The caloric price tag is 100 calories, which is not bad at all, especially considering nutritional payload is a respectable 3g of fat (none of which is saturated, so it's ""good"" fat), and no cholesterol. More impressive is only 45mg of sodium and a mere 2g of sugar. Comparatively speaking, these are a pretty smart choice for a snack if you're worried about those kinds of things.I was really happy to see the ingredients list was relatively short and contained no hydrogenated fats (sources of trans fatty acids), high fructose corn syrup (they use cane syrup, which is preferable to me), or MSG. Rice flour, dry sweet potatoes, and tapioca are the biggest ingredients. As far as processed foods go, not bad at all.I will definitely buy these again.",positive
"POPCHIPS CHILI LIME POTATO is a crunchy potato chip, that is not your grandfather's potato chip.  First, for the positive comments.  The chips are salty, but not so salty that you will experience a pressing urge to drink a cup of cool water.  The chips are crunchy and crisp, but they do not produce several fragments when you break them.  In other words, they break very cleanly.  Although the chips are a new product, they resemble a traditional potato product where thin-sliced aged potatoes are first dipped in low temperature oil, allowed to cool, and then dipped in a high temperature oil, where the high temperature provokes expansion resulting in a puffy potato.  This product apparently uses this type of technology, not for ordinary sliced potatoes, but for potato chips. Best of all, this product is tangy with a slight hotness and a slight lime flavor.  The chips are round, perhaps resembling a deflated bean bag chair, and sprinkled with red dots.  The product is pleasant to the eye.  For those who become addicted to this product, there is little need to worry about calorie overload.  The reason you don't have to worry about calorie overload is that the ratio of carbohydrates to fat is about 16 grams carbs/3 grams fat.  And now, for the negative comments.  I have no negative comments about the POPCHIPS CHILI LIME POTATO product.",positive
"NOTE: This review is for the Chili and Lime Flavor Popchip.  Amazon had a separate page for it but then merged the product and its reviews into one.It's hard to objectively review food since everyone's palate and tastes are different.  So what I can say about this particular Popchip flavor that should be useful for most folks out there is that it doesn't really taste like Chili and Lime you're ""probably"" expecting.  The Chili and Lime most folks probably are expecting if they grew up on Frito Lay products is very sharp and sweet (and of course artificial) - but it's what we liked if we ate more than a bag.The best way I can describe this flavor is that it has a ""tomato"" like taste to it with a somewhat tangy sour note that is suppose to be the lime component.  Together they turn into an odd combination that registers other flavors in your mind than Chili and Lime - at least it did to me and others who tasted it with me.  If you eat the skin of a green bell pepper, you can kind of get at what Popchips were trying to do with the Chili taste on this version, but I have no idea how some sour salt can be akin to lime.  For myself personally, I thought it tasted like ""Tomato and Basil"" you would find on Pita chip flavors and baked snacks.Whether or not you agree with my above description of the flavor, I would highly suggest you try to get this in a sample pack and try it out first.  BBQ + Salt & Vinegar Popchips are still my staples for now.",positive
"BOTTOM LINE:GLUTEN FREE!  This stuff was sooo good, I really wish I had another bowl right now. The Quantity:Price ratio takes the product down one star.FLAVOR:I thought the flavor was excellent, in that I could really taste the garlic, pepper, and onions.  The broth was a little salty at first, but I added a bit more water to get it to where I wanted.  I also thought it could use a little spiciness, but I feel that way about everything (I left out their oil packet and added a squirt of my own Hot Chili Sesame Oil - House of Tsang Hot Chili Sesame Oil and it was perfect).  It was really nice in that it had more than just your standard chicken/ msg broth flavor - it had real subtle flavor notes.NOODLES:GLUTEN FREE!  I thought I would note that I really like the noodles in this - they are not your standard Ramen noodle, but are a form of rice noodle, similar to Vietnamese Pho.  These take a little longer to cook, but are definitely a great match for the broth.  I bought them because they are gluten free, but they make a great soup noodle in their own right.QUANTITY vs. PRICE:I wish there was more in the bowl than what was provided.  This is what takes the product from 5 stars down to 4.  For the price, I wish there was more food - or for the amount of food, I wish it was cheaper.  To be fair, I bought this at my supermarket, and not on here, but the price is similar.",positive
"Dear honey lovers!My name is Jan, from Attiki-Pittas, the producer of Attiki. Thank you all very much for sharing your opinion on our honey. As you'll understand, this is always great for us to learn about! I hadn't seen these reviews before, that's why this is a bit of a late reply. Sorry for that.Honey Attiki is a multi flower honey, a blend of Greek honeys from the wild: flowers, thyme and coniferous.@ Tudor: I just wanted to assure you that our honey is as pure as it comes from the beehive. There are no processes involved that diminish the unique health and quality beneficial values of the honey, nor do we use any additives. It is a 100% natural, 100% pure and 100% Greek honey, with all the related benefits.Thanks to great periods of sunshine combined with unique landscape characteristics, Greek honey is highly concentrated. The honey is gathered from a variety of around 6000 different types of natural flowers, herbs and trees, 600 of which are only found in Greece.In Greece we have about 80% of the year sunshine. Besides the fact that this is obviously pretty great to live in, you also know that sunshine means health and healing. All this is what Greek honey represents. It is great for your health and it has so many benefits for your body and even mind (stress relief, against insomnia, to name some) that you really treat yourself on something exceptional when you eat Greek honey and Attiki, as the most popular honey from Greece, is celebrated for its great taste.If it interests you, Greek honey is one of the most studied honeys in the world and if you Google it, you will find quite some information about all the specific qualities and uses of it. If you like to know more about Attiki, you can always contact me: info (AT> attiki-pittas <DOT) gr, to the attention of Jan.Sweet greetings from Greece!",positive
"I adopted a dog in Oct. 2007, and started trying different foods... grocery brands, Mighty dog, Iams, Eukanuba, and so forth, in various formulations. She will eat almost anything, whether or not it agrees with her intestinal system, but I wanted something healthy for her that would not have us running for the outdoor potty all day (or night) long.  She liked Iams, but ended up being constipated half the time, also unpleasant! I saw some trial-sized bags in a pet store, and bought a couple. OMG, can I say my dog loves this food AND it agrees with her system? In addition to it being a great food (check out the ingredients), I can literally give her pieces of this as treats and rewards, she likes it that much.  So many people who saw her when I first got her, and see her now, are extremely impressed at how much better she looks too. Since no one food is perfect for every dog, I highly recommend trying a small bag first, and then see if your dog likes it as much as mine does.  As much as she likes it, I think she actually eats a bit less of it, because it's denser in calories, proteins and vitamins than most other foods, so it works out pricewise to be reasonable. I've also given it to my foster dogs, and their coats also improved on this food.",positive
"One of the difficult parts of dealing with Celiac disease is finding foods to safely eat while on the road.  In general salads are safe (except the croutons), but we have to watch the dressings carefully.  By bringing our own dressing my wife has found she can eat on the road and not get sick.  While the no calorie and fat free options are appealing, the Gluten Free aspect is wonderful for those who must eat Gluten Free. When you have Celiac, it's simple to tell if a food it simply labeled as Gluten Free or if it really is!  If it really is GF and also free of cross contamination, my wife doesn't get sick.  This dressing meets all her GF needs along with tasting good.This dressing has a nice consistency, tastes good and is about the right size to put on a Subway or Wendy's salad if you prefer your own dressing.  My wife takes this in her lunches too.  If you don't need the packets, you can save some money by buying a larger bottle and filling a small Tupperware type container to take with you.  You can also modify the portion size by pouring your own.In order of preference, our favorite Walden Farms flavors are:Italian Salad DressingRanch Salad DressingChipotle Ranch Salad DressingAs a Calorie Free, Sugar Free, Gluten Free dressing this is the best ranch dressing we have found.  It's not as thick as Hidden Valley Farms and a little less sweet.  Hidden Valley isn't an option in our home due to our need to be GF.  If you don't mind some calories, a great GF Ranch Dressing is from Kens Steak House.  My kids prefer Kens Ranch to Walden Farms Ranch but they are not worried about calories or sugar at their age yet.It's amazing that these Walden Farms dressings can taste as good as they do with no calories, no sugar, no gluten, and even no fat!  Not all of the dressings taste great, but this flavor is really good.4 stars as one of my wife's favorite dressings.",positive
"I am not now nor have I ever been a gourmet. Which probably explains why I like most of the items I've tried in the Hormel Compleats line, including this Beef Steak & Peppers with Savory Sauce and Noodles. I work at home and don't really want to spend a lot of time on food preparation. Not every meal has to be a grand feast for me.In short, I guess I have a high tolerance for mediocre food.There's no question that Hormel Compleats are processed food. They have to be compared with other comparable quick meals, frozen or canned. In terms of convenience, the Compleats score high in some regards and very poorly on others. Preparation is 90 seconds in the microwave. That's it. Then the hard part - getting the thing opened. I've finally just stopped trying to peel back the plastic-like cover and instead just cut around it.The Beef Steak & Peppers is free of any chemical smell and taste. The beef Is cut and probably pressed into uniform strips. The gravy is almost gelatin like in term of density. The noodles are tender. But aesthetically, much is left to be desired.In all, while far from the equivalent of a five-star meal, the Compleats Beef & Peppers is reasonably tasty and, as a quick lunch, filling. I very much doubt a fancier of fine food would eat a Compleats even if their survival were at stake. But for a convenient lunch at home, they fill the bill quite nicely.Jerry",positive
"First: If you don't have the ball holder, don't bother with these. They aren't really ""everlasting"" in the ball, but they'll last you a whole lot longer (for most dogs) when inserted in the StarMark Everlasting Treat Ball, LargeSecond: Make sure you get the right size for your dog. If you have a giant breed, this whole line isn't really for you. My 40lbs Aussie who is a moderate chewer, is about the large ball's limit and once she pops the treat out, the remainder is gone in less than 5 minutes. If you have a tiny dog, get the right size. They aren't going to be able to handle the large. They need to be able to gnaw at it, which they won't be able to do on the larger balls.Third: These are pretty neutral smelling, which is a plus for this line. I know dogs are all about the smell of things and the stinkier something is, the more they like them...but when you have to share the household with a dog, you need to find a happy medium. This is ours when company comes over. It has no real smell, but they aren't her favorite either.",positive
"I love hot chocolate, heck , I love chocolate period. I was a frequent fan of a certain book store that sounds like charms and local{hee hee} they use to serve there own brand of chai and then time stood still ... they stopped selling it. I called the store frantically to see if anyone could find some in a dusty old wharehouse in Cleveland...no really in Cleveland , Ohio that is where I discovered the yummy warm exotic substance.A very good sales rep informed me that Big Train Chai has the closest taste. So off in search of Big Train. I found it on Amazon and also at a wholesale club but I paid more at the wholesale club for just one can. On Amazon, I paid 19.99 for 2 cans AWESOME!! The flavor is creamy not like chai tea but like chai milk tea and it says to add one scoop per every 6 ounces but I use less for a larger cup. The warm cozy feeling I get is so pleasing it reminds me of the Big ""O""{wink, wink}try  a cup, warning chai tea may frequent gas for some, and the caffine levels are probably much lower than tea, chocolate and obviously coffee.",positive
"I have been ordering Big Train Vanilla and Spiced Chai for just over 2 years on Amazon's subscription.  It was so good and it rivaled the chai at my favorite coffee house (NOT Char-bucks).  I always LOVED it, and enjoyed a cup each morning as I braced for the coming day.  I did, that is, up until several months ago. They seem to have changed the recipe because it just isn't the same.Now I get a numbing sensation on my tongue when I drink it.  If it sits for too long and sediment settles my reaction is really bad...I won't go into details.  The taste is hard to describe, but it is kind of a detergent taste that burns.  I even thought that I had detergent stuck in my mugs from the dishwasher, so I was very diligent in cleaning them before I made a cup.  It didn't help.The flavor was stronger with the spiced chai, so I started getting only vanilla.  Unfortunately, I find the same unpleasant flavor with vanilla as well.I have never used as much mix as the directions say because there was too much that settled out.  Since this started happening, I have reduced the amount I use even more.  That horrible flavor is still there, so I know it isn't related to the way it's mixed.I am very disappointed because, like I said, it was my favorite beverage in the morning.  After trying so many different things over the last 4 months, I have finally selected another brand to try out.  I hope it is as good as this one used to be.",negative
"First, let me say that I LOVE the taste of this chai.  It is my favorite chai and until I bought these two huge cans, it was something I enjoyed every couple of weeks when I was out shopping.  Knowing how expensive it is to order from a coffee shop, I thought it would be better to just make it myself.Making it at home, I use milk instead of water and only use about half of the recommended scoop.Once I got the cans, I looked at the list of ingredients.  Sugar is number one on the list and each serving has 24 grams of sugar in it.  (That's almost 70% of each scoop.)As others have mentioned, it definitely has caffeine in it.  One 8 ounce cup of this prepared chai has about as much caffeine as two 12 ounce cans of Coke.  After a short while, I noticed that the caffeine was starting to affect me- by way of headaches.  I don't really understand the company's claim of being 99.8% caffeine free when clearly it is not.While I think the flavor is great, I won't buy this again due to the caffeine and sugar content.",positive
"I rescued a 3 year old Doberman Lily a few months ago who was not in the best of health, and after getting a checkup at the Vet, I found out that she has heartworms.  After all the shots she just received, she had to go through a lengthy treatment with more medications than I would ever want to give my dog, but I had no choice.  I was determined to get her healthy again, and knew that good nutrition would be especially important during this time of illness and treatment.  Lily received Olewo Carrots and Red Beets with her daily meals, and while the carrots improved her digestive health, I feel it was the Olewo Red Beets which played an important role in her recovery.  The red beets are a great natural detoxifier and helped get rid of the toxins in her system from all the medications. It also helped strengthen her immune system.  At the very beginning of her treatment she was sleeping most of the time, but after adding the red beets to her diet, she had more energy and was more active.  Lily is doing well now and will continue to receive Olewo to make sure she remains in good health.",positive
"Over the years I have tried making iced tea out of dozens of different herbal teas and most just end up tasting like lightly-flavored water.  This Yogi Sweet Thai Delight tea is the first I've tried that I will make again.  As a matter of fact, I intend to have a jug of it in the refrigerator all summer!  The taste is amazingly sweet (but not in a sugary way) and a little nutty (actually ""coconut-ty."")  I don't use sweeteners or milk in my tea as a rule, but even if I did I wouldn't want to add sugar to this tea, it's perfectly sweet as it is.Since there's no recipe for iced tea on the box, I just winged it and put 8 tea bags into a gallon of boiling water, then turned it down and let it steep covered for about twenty minutes.  You could probably also make it the way my Mom made tea in the summer, by putting the bags in a gallon jar, adding room temperature water, sealing it and setting it in the sunniest place in the yard for the day.However you make it, you really should try this tea iced.  I'm not a huge tea drinker normally, but I'm completely hooked on this one.",positive
"Update:  Sadly, my pup figured out how to get this treat out of the holder.  He chews with his back jaws and is able to flatten it pretty quickly and then somehow gets it out.  This used to last a day or two but is now only good for an hour or two.  If your dog is not a problem-solver, it can still be a good product but if he figures things out, then it quickly becomes a very expensive 1-2 hour event.Previous Review:  My young dog is an aggressive chewer when it comes to toys (not people!).  He can deconstruct almost any kind of stuffed toy and he can EAT any size of rawhide treat.  Rawhide is a disaster for him because he chews off big chunks and then swallows them.  The rawhide doesn't digest well and the big dummy gets diarrhea.  I was actually worried he was going to get an intestinal blockage from rawhide so we banned the rawhide when we found this product.It is very hard to get the discs into the rubber treat ball.  I have to stand on them and even then they don't seat in very properly.  However, the dog has an equally difficult time getting the treats OUT.  He has to chew sort of sideways on this rounded treat using his back molars.  They must be tasty too because he keeps working on these and they last for days.We will continue to buy this product.  It keeps our pup busy, seems agreeable to his stomach, and compares very favorably to other chewy treats.",positive
"I'd have suspected that the vanilla mint wouldn't be the favorite between our four dogs, but it is with this barbecue version coming in close second! These treats fit into a variety of the everlasting treat balls. We have the large blue one that takes two 'dog hockey pucks' and two orange ones that take one each. These are about the density of bone, and are made of not particularly nutritious stuff but are excellent for cleaning teeth and giving the jaws a workout.We have a very old, very big malamute, another pretty old pointer, a big...err...we're not sure what he is exactly, part rotty, part small bear, part cat...and a black lab puppy. Everyone loves the everlasting treats, but they really prefer this flavor and the vanilla mint. The malamute isn't much for chew toys, but he absolutely mauls this like he was 12 years younger. Everyones teeth look considerably better after a few weeks of these treats.Update: The malamute figured out if he sawed away at one side until about 1/4"" was demolished, that he could then pull the whole thing out and just eat it.  Takes him 5 minutes to eat three of them now.  Good while it lasted! :)",positive
"My three cats seem to really like this cat food, although I think they would be happy with any cat food.  Every feeding they act as if I never feed them.  As a pet owner I looked more at price and quality.  Decent price, decent quality.  I am on the fence weather I like this product or the new Purina One Beyond better for my cats.  I think I will stick with The Goodlife Recipe primarily because it is cheaper through amazon and it is just a lot easier to have food automatically at my doorstep when I need it.  Believe me, you don't want to run out with three cats swooping around like vultures at food time!  If amazon starts carrying the Beyond with Subscribe and Save, I could be swayed.In the past, when my oldest cat was younger, I would buy the cheapest cat food money could buy.  This caused him to be over-weight and his coat was dull and he just didn't look good.  Once I got him to a normal weight with a high protein food of Purina One Healthy Weight Formula, I began looking for a lower price food to maintain this new lower weight.  They have been eating this food for over 6 months now and coats are great and all three cats look very healthy.I gave it four stars because, although it is a decent food, I know there are better out there, just not as convenient as this item on amazon in my price range.",positive
"We have 4 cats a little over 1 year old. We started out feeding them Blue Buffalo but they were always very gassy and 2 of the cats were getting plump.. while another was too skinny. So we ventured into trying other brands healthy or otherwise. They can be a bit picky but they eventually got used to anything. ""Their"" favorite was the Purina stuff... but that's just like us loving junk food isn't it...while the 1 skinny one did attain a normal weight the 2 plump ones became quite fat! So eventually we picked up this Goodlife brand, for indoor cats. They took to it well and before we knew it the 2 fat cats are down to a healthy weight. The skinny cat is looking a little skinnier too but she has maintained a healthy weight with this stuff. It's been about 5 months now and they are all still very healthy and I am very Happy with this brand and this particular recipe (indoor). It has been a perfect balance for all 4 of our cats. We did try the all ages a couple of times but it doesn't seem to satisfy them as well and they eat a lot more of it.",positive
"I have three adult indoor cats, and I feed them Goodlife indoor formula in the chicken flavor. I wanted a moderately priced cat food that wouldnt make me go broke, but also wasnt full of ingredients that were unhealthy for my kitties. I used to feed them Iams, but at 17 bucks a bag I knew there had to be a food out there that was comparable!Goodlife Indoor with Chicken has high quality ALL NATURAL ingredients that taste good (well I dont know that they taste good but my cats LOVE it)Inside it has:*REAL chicken and skim milk for strong bones and teeth and lean muscle mass.*WHOLE grain brown rice that has alot of good vitamins*Natural Garden Peas and Spinach with Iron and Folic Acid that helps metabolism*High quality protein and taurine needed for a healthy heart and eyes.*Whole Grains rich in fatty acids and fiber for healthy digestion and a shiny coat*Colorful veggies that provide antioxidants for a good immune systemMy cats have a clean bill of health, shiny sleek coats, no plaque on their teeth, and my oldest one who is 12 has a healthy urinary tract system which we all know is the number one killer of senior cats!",positive
"I want to start by saying I am not a professional, just an average cat owner. I realize this isn't the highest quality cat food out there. However, in my opinion, this is a great middle of the road more natural cat food. Our cats love it and haven't had any problems digesting it.We have 2 cats that are a year old. We adopted them from a shelter 4 months ago. When they were babies they got a virus and as a result have sensitive stomachs. I had to find a food for them with not a lot of fillers and dyes. Particularly the red dye found in most cat foods. The foster home gave them Purina Naturals which was more expensive then Goodlife so I am very happy I found this brand of food. I am a realistic common sense cat owner on a budget so price had to be a factor especially with 2 cats. I admit I didn't know anything about corn and other stuff in cat food. The ingredients in this cat food hasn't had any negative affects on our cats. In fact they have a soft shiny coat, very seldom get hair balls, and are full of energy.I always had cats growing up that ate just regular cat food and they lived to be old. In fact my one cat is 13 years old now. I don't understand why all of a sudden people are so critical of cat food. There are certainly worse cat foods out there with a lot of fillers and dyes that in some cases can be more expensive. I recommend giving this food a try and let your cat decide if he/she likes it.",positive
"This product is really good pureed pumpkin, but I have a problem with the cans.  I took out one can from the outside of the case to make pumpkin bread.  It is wonderful pumpkin...dark orange, tasty, full of pumpkin goodness.  However, a few days later I removed the rest of the cans from the case to put them in my cupboard.  From the middle row, right in the middle of the case, there was one can that was SO badly damaged, that I am afraid to use it for fear of me and my family getting sick from bacteria.  Now, please tell me how a can that is SO badly damaged, packed in the middle of a case, can go unnoticed by the person who is packing the case???  Or, are you that big a company that you have automation packing these cases, and it is just a strange coincidence that the only dented can ended up EXACTLY in the middle? I feel the can was placed there intentionally so that I would not notice, nor would Amazon (the shipper), no matter what side of the case it was viewed from.  Folks, we are not stupid, and we will get to that middle can eventually, so you are not hiding anything.  As the end user of this product, I feel that this can of pumpkin should have been caught at packaging and thrown in the trash...just as I have to do.  It's all about quality control.  This has raised the price per can by about .25 cents.  That means that instead of me paying $2.36 per can, I have now paid over $2.60 per can.  You have a great product, but I have a problem with a company who tries to pull the pumpkin over it's customer's eyes. Pumpkin is WAY to hard to come by right now and I was happy to have found your product on Amazon.  But, it has turned out to not be such a deal when I have to even throw away one can of pumpkin.  I give you a five star rating for your pureed pumpkin, but I deducted two stars for the wasted can.",positive
"I've been using Farmer's Market Organic Canned Pumpkin for a couple of years now.  During the great pumpkin shortage of 2009, Amazon seemed to be the only place that I could find canned pumpkin and so I decided to take a chance.  It is perfect!  It is creamy and smooth with no additives.  When it became available for Subscribe and Save, I jumped at the chance.  Buying it locally was a bit cost restrictive at about $3 a can.What do I use so much pumpkin for?  I first learned the wonders of pumpkin from Hungry Girl's daily newsletter.  (Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World).  Sugar Free Devils Food Cake mix and a can of pumpkin = fudgy brownies.Then I inherited a cat with, ahem, problems.  Poor little thing.  While refreshing my pet care knowledge, I read about folks using canned pumpkin for their dogs.  What the heck.  Gave it a try and it seems to help.  BUT!! now she won't eat her meals without it.  She's hooked on pumpkin--a pumpkin junkie.  Thankfully, with Farmer's Market Organic, I can rest assured that, like her cat food, there are no harmful additives.Sadly, I've been unable to get the pumpkin from Amazon of late.  I even resorted to that other named brand and the difference is startling:  stringy and off colored.Fortunately, Farmer's Market Organic pumpkin is available in my local stores once again, however I am going to miss the Subscribe & Save option.",positive
"Our dog gets pumpkin in every meal -- if yours does too, you know why.  You also know that one can only stash so many cans of pumpkin, and that somewhere in the spring most supermarkets start running out of canned pumpkin and can't get more or stop ordering it (understandably).  So, I was happy to see this product on Amazon.Unfortunately, as other reviewers experienced, many of the cans arrived dented. In fact ALL 12 CANS were dented, most severely so.  Thing is, unless Amazon wrapped the cans to the case flats, this was not an Amazon issue.  The case pack was well buffered in a larger box that was completely undamaged; neither the shrink-wrap nor the flat were damaged; and even the inner cans in the case were bashed up.This clearly indicates that the manufacturer -- or whomever wrapped the cases -- shipped already and obviously damaged cans.  I checked the product listing and there is no mention of these being seconds.  My message to manufacturer, distributor and/or Amazon: check the product or change the description so people know they are taking their chances.Thankfully, Amazon customer service came through with an offer to replace or refund.  I'm giving this one more shot for my dog's sake, and will hope for the best.",negative
"Being unable to find canned pumpkin in any of my local stores, I held my breath (after reading the mixed reviews and mentions of damaged cans), took a chance and ordered a 12 pack.  Of the 12 cans, only 2 arrived undamaged.  Another 2 had small dents, which shouldn't affect the product or make opening the cans a problem.  Unfortunately, the 8 remaining cans are too badly dented to use.  Dents deep enough to have bent the cans sideways, and in the case of top dents, probably make it difficult/impossible to fully open with can opener. These will be discarded. Since some of the cans are dented on the top while others on the bottom, and the two undented cans were on an OUTSIDE row and the most severely dented on the INSIDE row, it appears that the cans were dented prior to packaging and not damaged in shipping.It is disappointing to see that damaged product is still a problem so many months after the first reviews called attention to the issue but an Amazon customer service rep. promised that someone would look into the issue to try to ascertain just where the damage is happening.  I haven't actually tried the pumpkin in the any of the 4 'safe' cans yet, so my review isn't based on the actual quality of the pumpkin but given the outrageously bad condition of the packaging there's no way I could rate this higher.",negative
"This isn't the best soup out there, but the best for the price.Just add water & pop it in the microwave for 3 minutes, for over a pint of noodle & spice rich hot soup... great during the cold winter. Add your own ingredients or spices to make it richer. These usually sell in local & online stores for 11 cents each.Their cup of soup products is 25-29 cents each because you can eat it right out of the provided container. The over a full cup of soup cooks in 2 minutes in the microwave. Buy them by the case to save more. They have a shelf life of years with no refrigeration.These are not intended as a substitute for a full balanced meal, but as a hot snack or hot quick lunch.There's a lot of whining about nutritional content of these. But they're almost about as nutritional as any brand of soup out there except the most chunky & expensive brands. Whattya want for 11-25 cents?I think they're very handy & filling when a hurry or on a diet, for the price.I've add cheese, powdered cheese, a little tomato sauces, or powdered garlic & onion to these to make them taste extra super. Use you imagination, they're incredibly cheap, hot, & ready in minutes.",positive
"This is the most awesome-tasting Larabar ever.  I've given all Larabars 5 stars, but this one (Blueberry Muffin) is the best one ever!!!  If you only try one flavor of Larabar, let it be Blueberry Muffin.The Larabar people obviously are really good at what they do.  They make all these Larabars taste exactly like whatever it is they are, but without any added sugar, preservatives, soy, or other bad stuff.  All ingredients are natural.  For example, these Blueberry Muffin Larabars (the feature Larabar) tastes just like a blueberry muffin.  The Pecan Pie Larabar tastes justs like a pecan pie.  The Peanut Butter Cookie Larabar tastes justs like peanut butter cookie.  The Cashew Cookie Larabar, to me, tastes like shortbread cookie.  The coconut Larabar tastes like an awesome coconut treat.  The Lemon Bar Larabar tastes just like a lemon bar.  The Banana Bread Larabar tastes just like banana bread.  And so on and so forth.The Larabar people don't do just taste, but also texture.  For example, this Blueberry Muffin has a different texture than the Peanut Butter Cookie or the Cashew Cookie.  Those two cookies have a harder texture, like a cookie.  But the blueberry muffin has a softer texture, like a muffin.I can't get over how awesome the Blueberry Muffin Larabar is.  It is the perfect blend of ingredients that give it the awesome and perfect taste and texture.  And they do not skimp on blueberries.  I love the taste of blueberries, and it has a rich and wonderful taste of blueberries.This is the best Larabar of all of them, and I've had them all.  I do love all of them, though, and I've given 5 stars to all of them.Larabars are vegan, all natural, no soy, etc.  They are so good, even if you are not vegan, or don't care about healthy bars, I think you would still love them because they are so good.  We don't have to skimp on taste just because they are vegan, healthy, soy-free, etc.",positive
"Purchased here but later ordered factory direct w/ other flavors I couldnt find here. Very blueberry taste & moist. As a curiosity, I e-mailed a request in regards to spoilage/preserving & got a VERY prepared ,non-answer, statement ""...all natural, blah, blah...."" from General Mills (guess they run the show). When I replied, asking for better info = no response. Never had issues w/ order from Amazon but the later order DIRECT from Lara Bar BECAME COVERED WITH WHITE FUZZ!!!!!!!! I wonder how many bars I ate without looking! Also, if these were factory sealed & fresh, I assume the mold was inside the product from the start! FYI, the mold developed 4 months before expiration date & at stable temps ~ 65-68 deg. I called re the issue & gave them all the info. Sorry .. adv the quality team .. send coupon .. normal reaction. Cust Service rep was going to send a coupon to cover the $ for another. I mentioned the shipping price so she said she would send more. Problem is she sent COUPONS for STORE purchases. Will see how/if I remember to order by mail! No internet credit, etc. No one sells Lara Bars In Central Wisconsin. Also, the coupons she sent wont cover freight & aren't for a 16 count box!!! just a bunch of stuff. This 1-star is for General Mills C/S (kinda stupid) & the mildew/mold. No issues w/ other Lara products - they are excellent",negative
"For christmas I ordered some coupons from my daughters school for $30.00 off Ohama steaks.  I was excited to try them as I have been bombarded with their ads for the last 2 years and I was ready to test them out.  I went on-line and looked at their packages and was so looking forward to receiving my package of fine foods and cook them.  I made my choice and fell for some of the last min. add-ons, by choice.  I went to pay and use the gift cards and well you can only use one at a time, having 2 for $15.00 I naturally thought I was getting $30.00 off the total.  With that said I was still willing to go ahead with the order.  $129.00 later I had ordered one of the package deals and the add-ons.  I received my order ups in 5-7 days packaged in a styro cooler.  packaged in the cooler were several cardboard boxes with vacuumed packaged tiny steaks.  I am a person who loves to grill and do so about 4 nights a week, so I know a little about meat, and how to cook it.  First this is not high end Dry-aged meat or wet aged this is inferior to quality meat that can be bought at a good butcher.  The steaks are about $30.00 a pound after shipping and the high prices.  The Hamburgers are tiny frozen pucks that are dry.  I am so disappointed in the quantity and quality, I really have no words to describe how disappointed I am with this whole deal.  To top everything off I received a e-mail coupon for $20.00 off my next order so the coupon that I purchased was $5.00 more than on-line deals.  Wow Do yourself a favor and spend your money in a good butcher shop of grocery store!!!",negative
"I received 4 of these in my first ever Omaha Steaks order that I received today. I wasn't sure what to expect, but so far, I've been pleased. I tore the plastic open, put the frozen potato on a baking sheet in the oven and put it on 350. 45 minutes later it was done and turned out being delicious. The cheese filling was crispy on-top and the potato itself underneath was nice and soft. No way would they come out as good if put in the microwave, so I'd say oven cooking these is definitely the way to go. Now, you can obviously make your own stuffed baked potatoes for far cheaper then what Omaha charges for these alone, but as long as you get a good deal on the Omaha website, these simply make a great addition to any Omaha steaks order. As delicious are they are though, I wouldn't order a box of JUST these off the site due to the added shipping costs. But like I said, as long as they're part of a nicely priced packaged deal, I'll definitely take them. Actually, I probably wouldn't order any packaged deal in the future from Omaha that didn't include these. A big plus, at least for me, is if you check the ingredients list on these, there's no partially hydrogenated oils, so there's no traces of trans fats, which is very rare with stuffed baked potatoes. Also no high fructose corn syrup, which is another rarity on a food product like this and is always a plus. If you make your own or buy them frozen from your grocery store for example, chances are, the butter used, sour cream, etc. will be full of chemicals, trans fats & high fructose corn syrup. These, not so much. So there is a definite degree of quality with Omahas stuffed baked potatoes. Each potato does have 8 grams of saturated fat, which is 42% the DRV, but that's obviously to be expected with anything that contains bacon, cheese and sour cream. I was also expecting there to be no fiber, but it turns out there's 3grams of fiber per baked potato half. Another plus. Overall, the stuffed baked potato was very tasty and actually relatively healthy, being made with quality ingredients.",positive
"I am so appalled at this finding as my dog has been taking these treats for 8 years, now this explains to me why my dog became so ill back in October 2011 and still no diagnosis as doctors kept pumping me for money and told me all tests were negative. I read previous reviews and had also noticed the chicken and apple treat became a quarter size with a very black chicken wrap and me like a dummy gave it to him anyway. 6 months later of my dog vomiting, bloody diarrhea extreme weight loss we started prednizone as it was the last resort, either that or they wanted to operate saying it was a thickening intestinal wall that was stopping food from passing but couldn't guarantee this would work. I so now in my heart believe is was due to Dogswell products. I started ordering them again just 2 months ago, noticed the treats were back to normal looking like they used to look, thought nothing strange of it and starting giving it to him again but being still on prednizone it's hard to say if any further damage was now done. I am stopping the purchase of these treats and throwing the rest away. I wanna thank the public for your reviews and it has helped me so much understand maybe what has been going on with my baby. Sure enough after reading everything and did a google search I ran downstairs to check my bags and sure enough it said made in CHINA, I nearly passed out, This is a huge eye opener for me and from now on I will be buying only homemade dog treats made from people I know and my treats from stores like ""THREE DOG BAKERY"" here in Las Vegas, Nevada were I now will know what my dog is getting. This country has purely gone to shit and this sickens me that my baby suffered due to greed once again. Let's fight back and NEVER EVER buy anything with the label ""MADE IN CHINA"" I don't care what it is or how great a deal it is, this must be stopped some how as it seems everything is being made in China, please help the fight, you and your dogs life depends on it. Thanks again for the reviews and concerns of the caring people out there.",negative
"Our dogs love the Freebird chicken apple wedges, but the economic two-pound bag is too hard to find since I purchased them at here-today-gone-tomorrow Costco.  The small bags are a bit pricey BUT they're not made in China.  My brother always insisted that we only buy dog food made in the USA when we had our three labs.  Now I have a beagle and a blue heeler with my guy, and we are always trying to treat them for good behavior.  I found and buy these at Petco.  The bag has more content than the usual packs of Freebirds, and they like them as well, but I didn't realize until reading other reviewer comments where they came from.  Filled with condroitin and glucosamine for the mature dog with hip problems (the blue heeler), I thought I'd give them a try.  Though I don't see any distinct improvement in our 12 year-old Sydney's hips, I don't see anything detrimental either.  They come to the cupboard after coming in from outside or a bath just as before and gobble them down like a kid with candy.  The China factor makes me a little uneasy, especially at that price, but I see no ill effects thus far.  I asked my vet today what she thought, and she said that they're probably fine as long as they're not recalled, but the laws in China are less strict about what they put in their products.  It makes me wonder if I want to risk my dogs being a recall factor if that should happen, so use your own judgement.  All I know is that my own canines love them, and others here seem to have no problem with them either.",positive
"The pasta sauce is extremely good.  The best I've ever had.  It is really good and has relatively low sodium (240mg per half cup) and relatively low saturated fat (1.5g per half cup).  Usually companies load their sauces with salt and high saturated fat cream to make their product taste good.  This company does not do that and the product is amazingly good and tastes very fresh.The problem is the description on Amazon as it reads below.  Before I ordered I even did an online chat to confirm that 6 cans would be sent.  However only one was sent.  The price is too high for one can as it can be purchased cheaper in the grocery store or in bulk at other places, even on Amazon I believe.  I paid $11.99 for it thinking I was getting 6 cans which would be an amazing deal.  The grocery store (Whole Foods) sells it for $7.99-$8.99 per 19.6 oz can.  Amazon needs to fix the product feature description as it is wrong.Product FeaturesDescription: PASTA SCE,CRMY TOMATO RC Quantity: 6 Size: 19.6 OZ Brand: LUCINIThe ""Quanity: 6"" is not correct.  It should read ""Quanity: 1""Anyway, the product itself is very good.  Everyone's taste buds are different but when I say it's the best I've ever had, I really mean it.  It has to be made by hand or something.  You can get it cheaper so shop around.",positive
"I am new to matcha drinking, so was somewhat concerned re: customer comments Culinary Teas matcha being ""brown"" (i.e. a not the correct bright green color). I had only tried Starbucks Matcha (PLEASE BE ADVISED - it is very tasty, but probably because the number one ingredient on the label is sugar). Also, a pound of Starbucks Matcha (as sold on a popular auction site) costs about the same as a pound of Culinary Teas bulk Matcha)...so you are getting far less of the expensive and healthful green tea powder and more sugar (the Starbucks product is somehow micronized so it does mix into solution much easier than a less processed pure tea powder). The teaspoon on the right is Teavana (at $16 for 30 grams - thats 2 Tbsp) they said it was the highest ""tea ceremony"" quality matcha. The teaspoon on the left is the bulk (1 lb, silver bag) CT product. Photo taken without a flash and not retouched so actual colors show. CT matcha  is slightly less brilliant green. I mixed exact quantities (1/2 tsp) of matcha in 8 oz of liquid with exact quantities of sweetener (a blend of xylitol and stevia that I am experimenting with). The CT matcha tastes slightly less ""green"" and slightly more bitter than the Teavana, but I did the math ( a pound of CT would cost $240 at the Teavana $16 per 30 g cost) - so I am very happy with my CT purchase. Will use the smaller container for my ""working"" supply, freeze the rest and use as needed. Am finding Matcha to be a great substitute for my ""too much coffee"" habit and prefer the less instantaneous (but prolonged) energy boost it gives - not too mention alkalizing instead of acidifying, ECGC, and possible metabolism boosting effect.PS Most Starbucks barristas do not know the Matcha powder contains sugar, so they will tell you the are not adding any. As consumers, we need to ask companies to STOP ADDING SUGAR (in whatever processed form it takes) to everything they make.",positive
"This product is everything you would expect, and then some. The shipping was fast. The Matcha is sent in a resealable, heavy-duty FOILED plastic bag, EXCELLENT quality. I recommend using a small tin for everyday use, taking no more than an ounce or two from the larger bag, to preserve the flavor and freshness.The taste is WONDERFUL. Very fresh, very green, very subtle, yet intense.I purchased this product after Starbucks raised their prices (again!), because I had become a frozen green tea frappucino addict...Now I am just a Matcha addict.I love it in the evening warm, in a large mug with a good splash of milk, and simply adore it from the blender with milk, ice cubes, some vanilla syrup and a splash of whipping cream for the frothy, creamy taste...I use 2 level teaspoons, not packed, to a 20 oz. mug, so figure 1 teaspoon per ""regular"" coffee cup.The illustrative picture is what your matcha will look like. None of the other vendors show the color/quality of their product...For something like this, being able to see what you will get is half the issue. I can tell you that the flavor, which is the other half, is also the quality you would expect and wish for.",positive
"The matcha green tea powder had a great color too it. The packaging was in a large, sealed reflective foil bag with a label showing the manufacture's nutrition information. (Note: The bag was not resealable, so make sure you have a container to store it in after opening.)The tea itself was a nice green color, very close to what is pictured in the description. I did not find it having a brownish tint at all, unlike some of the reviews that I have seen on here. It was all green. I could not find a better price for 8 oz. of matcha tea powder.I personally started drinking matcha tea recently so I cannot determine how much better or worse it is compared to other brands. I do, however, have to say that I love the taste of this tea. I drink it unsweetened as both hot and iced tea. I also have successfully replicated great smoothie recipes and  an iced latte recipe from my favorite beverage establishments (this stuff has saved me so much $$$ in smoothies that it has already paid for itself.)Overall, I am very satisfied with this product. I was even more impressed with how fast it arrived. I was expecting 7-10 business days for it to be shipped and arrive, but it was at my doorstep in 3 business days!",positive
"I've tried MaraNatha's peanut butter and almond butters with mixed satisfaction.  While other MaraNatha products may not be my personal favorites, the company has produced a winning product with its dark chocolate almond spread.  The product is velvety and delicious and belongs in any chocolate lover's pantry.The dark chocolate almond spread is easily retrieved from the container and no stirring is required.  This product tastes awesome on toast, banana pieces, mixed with ice cream or oatmeal or straight out of the jar (my personal favorite).  It is so smooth that I could envision one using this spread as an icing for cupcakes or cake.There is no indication on the jar that the product must be refrigerated.  I typically refrigerate my peanut butters and other nut butters so I did that with this product and it did make the product more stiff.  If you wanted to use this as a frosting, you would need to heat it slightly after refrigeration.A serving is 2 tablespoons and has 180 calories, 14 grams of fat (3 grams saturated), 2 grams of dietary fiber, 9 grams of sugar and 4 grams of protein.  The product's ingredients include: dry roasted almonds, evaporated can juice, palm oil, cocoa powder, non-fat dry milk, canola oil, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor and salt.While the product is vegetarian, it is not vegan due to the milk content and those sensitive to soy should be cautious.  If you are a vegan and/or desire something that is a little lighter in terms of sugar content, I would recommend Artisana Coconut Butter-Cacao Bliss (100% Organic),8-Ounce , which is a coconut butter that, when warmed, is very smooth and flavorful.For holiday and birthday gifts, I often pair some of my favorite teas or spreads in baskets.  This product will definitely be on my short list to give to other chocolate lovers.I purchase MaraNatha dark chocolate almond spread at my local co-op for about 4.50 a jar.This product is made in the United States.",positive
"I use a hand-cranked roller mill to make rolled oats, and eat these oats uncooked with skim milk for breakfast.  A breakfast cereal with NO ADDED SUGAR!  Also, because it's ""heavy,"" I tend to eat less than with sugared cereals.Package indicates 110 calories and 2.5 grams fat (3% of an adult's suggested daily intake) per 1/4 cup, but I eat about twice this amount (1/2 cup), so it's not really a completely low calorie meal.  But it does ""stick to the stomach,"" and one feels fuller after eating it, perhaps not eating as much at the next meal.  The cost works out to a little more than $2/pound, which isn't inexpensive, but I'm sure that this four-pack, totaling 7-plus pounds, will keep the average family in oat groats for awhile!  Also, it contains an immense amount of fiber -- 17% of the recommended daily amount per 1/4 cup, or about 34% per 1/2 cup the way I prepare it.  So if you need fiber, this is it!I highly recommend this method of preparation (using a roller mill, no cooking).  The taste is nutty, filling.  It takes less than 30 seconds to put 1/2 cup through a roller mill.  I recommend that you don't add sugar.I ordered another brand of oat groats that had an unpleasant taste; these oats taste simply like oats.I ordered the product via Amazon Prime on a Friday afternoon, and Amazon delivered it the next day, Saturday!!  Amazing, Amazon!!!",positive
"I love these things. I know, I know...the word groat doesn't conjure up images of deliciousness. Mostly it makes people think of poor people in the middle ages, but that would be one of the few times they certainly had one over on us.These particular groats arrived quickly, well packaged and very fresh. They will store for a very long time, but I suggest transferring them to some other more secure container for long term storage. They were just the right size and cooked up very consistently and with a nice nutty smooth flavor.Groats are something I tried because of the whole grain thing. I just wanted to add one thing that was more healthy to my diet. The instant oatmeal from a packet that I was eating for breakfast has about as much sugar as oatmeal and since it is pre-cooked and then sits in a packet for who knows how long, it is a far cry from actual healthy oatmeal. Enter my google search and how I found out about groats. I gave it a try and have never looked back.They are the whole oat with just the outer coating removed. It's the ultimate in whole grain. I like mine with a packet of Truvia and a little milk. It is firm, nutty and just the right amount of fun to eat.Cooking them is something not everyone agrees on in terms of method. I suggest bringing 1 cup of groats and 2.25 cups of water to a quick boil in a saucepan. As soon as it reaches rolling boil, remove from heat, stir it up well and then cover and leave on the back of the stove overnight. In the morning, just heat it back up on low heat for about 20 minutes to finish the cooking process. That makes about 4 servings and you can store it in a refrigerator for up to a week. Then just dish up a serving, zap for 30 seconds and enjoy a quick breakfast each morning.Other additions are the traditional brown sugar, cream, butter or anything else. Recently, I expanded my use and made a delicious and savory stuffing for a roasting chicken that was to die for.My recommendation: Give 'em a try!",positive
"My dog has to take 1 1/2 pills twice a day.  Before we tried these, we tried cheese, hot dogs, soft treats, and simply stuffing it in her throat. The soft treats would have been great but she always managed to find the pills(which are tiny)and spit them out after eating the treat, same with bits of hot dog.  Cheese worked but it was annoying and sticky to use.We saw these pockets at our vets office and they are perfect.  I can pre-load 14 pockets with the pills and fill one of those pill holder thingys that have a lid for a.m. and p.m. for 7 days.  When you drop the pills into the pocket, you pinch the top closed, then mold it into a ball.  They fit well into the pill holder and now my husband and I no longer have to ask each other ""did you give Betty her pill?"" twice a day anymore. I definitely recommend doing this because then you only have to mold them once a week and they smell bad-like super strong dog food. I guess she loves the taste, she begs for her pill every day now.  She knows the sound of the pill holder lid popping open and runs in.warnings:1-when we first started using these-the dog had wicked gas for a few weeks-horrible but it eventually went away2-if you pre-load the pills into the pockets like I do, make sure to keep them up high.  We left them too close to the edge of the counter once and our other dog managed to knock them down, get the lid off the thing and eat all the pill pockets.  So he got about 5 days worth of seizure medicine!  I had to call poison control!  Now we make sure they are up high and pushed back.",positive
"This is excellent chocolate.  Hachez is a quality brand.  The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I reserve that for the 88% Hachez in the red wrapper, and the 85% Valrhona.  For those that had one bad experience with this chocolate (or any other that has otherwise gotten good reviews) give it a second try.  You may have gotten a stale bar or perhaps a less than perfect batch.  Fine chocolate will vary, although my experience is that Hachez is very consistent.If you want more bite go to World Market and get their 99% or 100%.  I wouldn't recommend them as anything more than taste dares, however.  If you're looking for a better deal on chocolate bars like this I do suggest you look at World Market.  That's where I've found most of the dark chocolate I have tried and their prices typically run from $2.50 to $4.00 on most bars.  Unfortunately the Hachez has been out of stock at my local store for several months, as has the Valrhona.I must say the ""no flavor"" review is fairly absurd.  While I've found many dark chocolate bars that were sub standard, I have never found any dark chocolate that had ""no flavor"".",positive
"not really sure how i can review a product i can't taste, so i'll go by my cats reaction to this. i have 2 good eaters and one fusspot!. well, now miss fusspot jumps on the counter while i'm opening the cans and i have to feed her first! she has turned into a total pig!. i'm hooked on the stuff. I order several different flavors to give them some variety. I will also say that when I adopted my fatty 21 pounder, i tried for years to get him to lose weight. Recently the vet told me he lost 5 pounds! (that's like 50 pounds in humans) and I will honestly say the pounds didn't come off until I started feeding him this stuff. I gave him high quality dry food, pure tuna (pet food) from TJs and nothing worked. until this.And the price is right! I'm hooked.update: i still buy tiki cat for my furkids b/c it's better than supermarket brand. But the fatty 21 pounder lost weight (10 pounds total) because he has an overactive thyroid. I didn't find this out until recently and don't want to mislead anyone. So now he is on special pills, and oh yeah, prescription kidney food for him (he is older and kidney probs are common in older cats). The other two still devour this stuff, and when (formerly fat) kitty can sneak, he grabs from his sisters.",positive
"I usually make my own chicken stock from scratch, but sometimes what I've got on hand isn't enough to fill the pot. When that happens, this is my go-to bouillon. It's also great for when you get to the bottom of a big pot of soup, and it's super thick. Adding a little of this vegetable stock can stretch out that last bit without sacrificing flavor. I've tried a lot of different chicken bouillons, but none of them have the wonderful flavor this vegetable one does. This is also the only bouillon I will drink straight, when I'm feeling sick. It's delicious!The sodium in this is comparable to other bouillons, and MSG (in some form, frequently listed as ""autolyzed yeast extract"") is in pretty much every canned soup and stock out there. Very few people are actually sensitive to it, or they would have gotten sick every time they ate Campbell's soup as a kid. But they see the scary letters and get alarmed. It's just silly.While I do think you should try to keep processing foods like this to a minimum because of the high sodium levels, a little bit here and there won't hurt you. Fast food and processed meals like TV dinners and Top Ramen are far worse. Practice moderation in all things and you will be fine.  :-)",positive
"I love a cup of Starbucks coffee, and I love a good flavored coffee.  When Starbucks announced Natural Fusions Ground Coffee, I really looked forward to purchasing and tasting it.  Caramel-flavored coffee is one of my personal favorites - as long as it is not sickenly artificial, e.g. Ghirardelli Chocolate Caramel flavored coffee.  Based on my experience with regular Starbucks ground coffees, I was sure Starbucks would be able to produce an excellent flavored coffee.Unfortunately, I feel Starbucks missed the mark.  The Caramel Flavored Natural Infusions Ground Coffee has almost no caramel odor and has even less caramel taste.  Since the coffee I purchased was just being put onto the grocer's shelf, I know it was fresh and had not lost scent or flavor due to aging.  In an attempt to be sure my dissatisfaction was not due to drinking my coffee black with sweetner only, I added cream to the cup.  This did nothing to enhance or elevate the intensity of the caramel flavor.  Because the coffee does have a mild caramel tone, it actually has a bit of a burnt taste.I am less than pleased with Starbucks Natural Fusions Caramel Flavored coffee and have rated it as an average brew.  If you are interested in trying this coffee, visit the manufacturer's and put the word ""fusions"" in the search box.  You will be able to print two coupons for $1.50 off a bag of this coffee so that you can decide for yourself whether Starbucks has produced a brew that meets its usual quality standards.",neutral
"I love coffee. I hated it as a child only because mom did and i expect the stuff dad drank was crap.. i do remember him buying folgers instant when it first came out and saying it was one of the best..First time was the very early ice coffees at Duncan. From there any new brand and style. Gloria Jeans was favorite for years. Starbucks makes a great, well anything. i am not big into buying all there flavor enhancers. There standard expressos and capuchinos work best for me. Green Mountain has (before tasting this) the best IMO for the flavors. there are a few other brands that make good flavors but too many taste manufactured and candy like. i have a very enhanced sense of smell and taste. it is great for when i need to pick out fresh and quality but terrible when i smell bad odors.. so when i taste and smell things that are very strong to me , others don't notice or it seems very slight. With it so enhanced at times i get over load and have a hard time breaking it down. just some background so you understand that this really is a above and beyond flavor, for the ones that want it at times. don't get me wrong, i love just plain good coffee, but now it is nice to know i can get the best of flavors and coffee in one cup. i haven't had that option before.Hubby just bought me a bag of the flavor fusions carmel. first time ever. i usually go through a pound of beans in a month. Not sure if this comes in bean from but that is ok if i have them pre ground. i just like the flavor better of freshly ground but this coffee is the most smooth, the flavor is blended so well. Nothing about it tastes manufactured. If you try it with cream and sugar it is kicked up another notch of smooth flavoring.  WOWfor now i have my favorite and my once a cup with no company coming over has now changed to 2+ before noon.  The bag he bought this saturday is 1/2 full. That's a record for me and it will make incredible ice coffee, i just know it!Best so far!!",positive
"All of my Serenity House Teas arrived today and they couldn't have arrived on a better day:  I had to have a 3 hour MRI and my back was terribly sore, it was miserable outside weather wise, cold, rainy, dark and dreary.  When I opened the box, the very first tea I came upon was the Double Double Chocolate.  I made a pot in my new Breville Automatic Tea Maker which has a automatic infuser basket which is wonderful for making the perfect pot of tea.I could smell the chocolate flavor filling the kitchen from the ""Double Double Chocolate leaves.""  In fact when I opened the factory sealed bag from Serenity House the aroma of the chocolate tea leaves was so aromatic it was heavenly!When I poured the cup I thought I would need to add sugar but decided to take a sip first and I was glad I did!  The tea was perfect!  The chocolate flavor was out of this world!This is the perfect tea for anytime but especially when you may be feeling a little down, or you might have the need to lift someone's spirits as a gift, or a pick me up, or for thatspecial time when you want to tell someone ""you care"" or as a ""get well present"" to the chocolate lover in your life.I highly recommend this tea!I did buy 7 or 8 other teas from this vendor and I must say that I was highly impressed by the speed of shipment, the packaging, the way the teas were wrapped and the care they took to individualize my shipment.  I am very delighted with the service I received and I know I will be ordering again!By the way, the labeling on the Serenity House teas are perfect!  There are instructions on the front and very clear instructions on the back as well.  Unlike other teas that you order online from other vendors, Serenity House takes all the guess work out of how to make the perfect cup of tea!Thank you, thank you, thank you!",positive
"Over the years I have tried many different sodas, and since I used to drink Hansen Beverage Diet Black Cherry Soda,  12-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24), I was looking forward to these. The taste did not disappoint, they are genuinely black cherry.They have a more subtle taste than some of the other beans, and while it lingers, it becomes more of a jelly bean (sweeter) losing the full flavor as the bean disolves in your mouth. And while I enjoy the black cherry flavor, I really wouldn't get as excited about this single flavor the way I would some of the others. To put it plainly, I would enjoy it as a part of a mix, but wouldn't go looking for it. Compared to other jelly beans, this would rate a five, but compared to the other beyond gourmet beans, it ranks middle of the pack.If you would like to try it in a mix, I suggest David's Signature Beyond Gourmet Jelly Beans Soda Fountain Mix as a good choice. It not only has this particular flavor, but it also focuses on the other soda flavors. I think you might be happier that way.I originally received a complimentary pack of David's Signature Beyond Gourmet Jelly Beans Flavor Sampler from the distributor and found them some of the finest jelly beans I have found. If you have not tried any of the flavors, it is a good place to start.",neutral
"Another reviewer said these looked like ""hairballs that have been compressed into cookie shapes"", and aside from the color, I'd have to agree.  Each bite is far too large for an ordinary house cat, and the directions say ""Treat your pet with 1 to 2 Boost Bites per day per 20 lb of body weight.""  My cat weighs much less than 20 pounds, so I cut one of these up into quarters.Well, I tried, anyway.  They don't cut, they crumble.  They seem to have a texture like a fibrous insulation I'd used for soundproofing.  I picked a piece out of the crumbs and dust and fed it to my cat.  He swatted at it a few times then swallowed it whole, even though it was twice as large as his usual treats, which he normally chews.  He wasn't interested in more.  I scooped together a pile of crumbs, added a couple of drops of water, and molded them into a lump.  Wet, he loved it, first chewing up the lump then snuffling up the escaped crumbs.  Right now he's trying to convince me that more testing is needed.The packaging hints at mysterious and wonderful benefits, but I'm a bit doubtful.  It suggests:""Instinct Raw Boost Bites may help promote:*Vitality & energy*Digestive health*Lean musclesGive your pets Instinct Raw Boost Bites and boost their health with the purity of raw food.""The raw ingredients, after chicken and turkey parts, include fruits, ground chicken bone, butternut squash, montmorillonite clay, lettuce and spinach, and dried kelp and sprouts, among other things.  The package goes on to claim:""Our purpose is to empower people to transform the lives of pets.  Freedom from allergies, improved skin & coat, weight loss, reduced incidence of ear infections, and healthier teeth and gums are just a handful of the amazing pet transformations that Nature's Variety customers experience.""If there's an amazing pet transformation I'll update my review.  Personally, I'm hoping for an amphibious vehicle, but I'll settle for a dog.These are too large and messy, they require added water to really get the cat interested, and this is a pretty hefty price tag for high maintenance treats, but he does seem to like them once they're wet.",neutral
"I have a box of Milk Bone flavor snacks, a box of Beneful Baked Delights and one of Raw Boost Bites, lets see how they stack up with the first few ingredients.Milk Bone: Wheat flour, wheat bran, wheat and bone meal, poultry by-products, beef fat, wheat germ, salt---and then a list of ingredients that no one can pronounce.Beneful: Wheat flour, ground corn, glycerin, sugar, corn gluten, water, chicken by-product, preserved animal fat----and then to the food color dye etc...Raw Boost:  Chicken, turkey, turkey liver, turkey heart, pumpkin seed, apples, carrots, butternut squash, flax-seed, montmorillonite clay, broccoli, lettuce, spinach, dried kelp, vinegar, parsley, salmon oil, citric acid, rosemary, blueberries etc.  No food color, preservatives that are difficult to pronounce.  They are made by a small company in NE that obviously care about the health of our pets.Another interesting comparison is the amount moisture and protein.  Milk Bone: 12% moisture, 15% protein.  Beneful: 20% moisture, 14% protein.  Raw Boost:  4% moisture 40% protein.Rather interesting I thought, we usually don't have time to check out what's in our pets food at the store, always in a hurry.  I just thought you might like look at this too.Anyway, back to the treats!  We have two min. schnauzers who always love their ""goodies""----and they are rather picky about their food.  The Raw Boost Bites passed with flying colors, so I (with tongue in cheek) think these are the ones that picky pets would choose.Would recommend this product to any pet lover.",positive
"NATURE'S VARIETY INSTINCT RAW BOOST BITES FREEZE-DRIED TREATS (aka ""Boost Bites"") provides a little treat for my cat, that isnt the JUNK FOOD normally found in name brand cat treats. The Friskies cat treats contain Brewers Rice, chicken meal, corn meal, animal fat, animal liver, malt, artificial flavors, brewers yeast, and a chemistry lab of various preservatives, and artificial colors. Compare that to the RAW ingrediants of BOOST BITES: Chicken, Turkey, Turkey liver and heart, Pumpkin Seeds, Apples, Carrots, ground chicken bone, butternut squash, ground flaxseed, clay (for natural vitamins), broccoli, lettuce, spinach, kelp, vinegar, parsley, honey, salmon oil, olive oil, Vitamin E, Rosemary, blueberries, Alfalfa sprouts, permissons, sage, and clove.The BOOST BITES are a RAW FOOD. For years I've been eating a raw food diet for dinner, consisting of MUESLI. Muesli was invented by a Swiss doctor, consisting of various raw grains, dried fruit, and unbaked seeds and nuts, soaked in soy milk. The concept behind raw foods, is that cooking destroys the enzymes in food, as well as many vitamins, which our body requires. If I'm going to eat a raw diet for my health, I might as well share that benefit with my cat. Our pets arent that different than us, and i'm NOT anthopomorphizing. They require these raw enzymes just like we do, and our pets are healthier with them. If I didnt believe in the health benefits of raw food, I wouldnt spend the extra money for Muesli.Needless to say, a raw food diet means nothing to my cat. He eats Boost Bites cos he thinks they taste great. In fact, I gave him a taste test, placing a bit of BOOST BITES, next to his Friskies treats. He goobled down the Boost Bites, and left the Friskies Treats lay there untouched. (Tho he ate those too, when he figured out he wasnt getting more Boost Bites.)These cost a bit more than the treats from the grocery store, but they are his vitamin suppliment. Along with the EFA fish oil capsels I squeeze on his food, my cat's recieving an excellent diet. His digestion is good, and his coat doesnt flake off all this excessive dander, that used to cause him to scratch himself raw. A healthy cat is a happy cat. And a happy cat, is a happy cat owner.",positive
"Being totally clueless about minimum recommended content of protein, fat and fiber in feline diets, and considerably worried about the healthfulness of this product after reading another Amazon reviewer's warning of what he found to be the way-too-high fat content of these treats--the label says ""crude fat (min.) 34.0%""--, I went online and found a link to a National Research Council site titled ""Your Cat's Nutritional Needs: A Science Based Guide for Pet Owners""  which appears to be the work of a cadre of science professors from about a dozen universities.  They say: ""The maximum amount of fat in the cat's diet can be reasonably high without anyknown adverse effects. In many cat foods, 50% or more of the energy comes fromfat. Studies indicate that cat foods containing even higher amounts of fat are safe.At a minimum, cat foods should have a fat content of about 9% of dry matter.""Which is a relief, considering how much my two three-year-old cats, Purrcilla and B.J. Honeycatt, seem to love this stuff. I think this is the first pet treat I've ever seen that is labeled as being for both dogs and cats.  The size of these dry treats--there are about a dozen and a half of them in this 4 oz. bag-inside-a-box, each about the size of a half inch high stack of silver dollars--is  more dog friendly than cat friendly, but the discs break in two easily; Once a day I crumble and split half a disc between their two bowls as a topper for their wet food...or sometimes instead, use it as a bedtime treat. So for two cats I estimate getting about a month's worth out of this package.I've bookmarked the site mentioned above for future reference (too bad Amazon doesn't allow us to link to outside sites in our reviews).",positive
"Okay, I'm rating these based on my cats' reactions to these treats. While one is the exact opposite of a picky eater (ANYTHING that is remotely edible that hits the floor is fair game in her mind), the other is a lot more finicky when it comes to snacks.  Needless to say, the feline garbage can literally inhaled these treats and was looking for more.  Cat #2 took a little more time/investigation when it came to the treat (that or she just likes for the other cat to be tormented while being held back from snatching up the treat as she sniffs at it for a minute, something I really don't put past her), but once she tried it, she was much quicker eating the second bite.  Finding a treat that both cats enjoy and is made of seemingly healthy ingredients/less crappy filler is a great thing.That said, these things are NOT cheap.  You do not get a lot for your money, though at least if you're buying them for cats,  you can break up the round treats to share them among several cats or get a couple of feedings out of one piece. I can see these being more of a special occasion snack than an every day thing - at least while on the current budget.",positive
"We have 2 old Indoor Tabby cats about 12 years old who will eat ANYTHING and are 20 & 22 pounds. These monsters are still a terror that is fitting for their names of Lucy & Ethel...But I have to crush these up into crumbly pieces small enough for them to sample. First time they both LOVED it. Then Lucy threw it up and she has only thrown up 1 or 2 times in 12 years. Ethel throws up a few times ever week but did fine. From that time on however, they BOTH simply refused ever trying this food treat. So off we go to the neighbors & friends at work. 2 other families had the problem that NONE of the 6 other cats we tried would even try a sample of this food. We tried baby talking, tried bribery, tried everything but force feeding, the brats wouldn't got NEAR this stuff!  Ok, now dogs. Well here is a completely different result. Every dog we tried simply DEVOURED the stuff. Now, when I walk out to get the mail I almost fear for my life with the way these dogs eyeball me:-) But has anyone ever read the label? The far content of 20% plus makes me a pet owner who would NEVER feed this to my pet. Not even as a treat. The manufacturer seems to almost (to me anyway) market this as a pet health food? Sorry, don't care what pet loves it or hates it, I would never give any to any pet since I love them way too much to feed them all that I see on that label. Every time I complain to out Veterinarian about how big our cats are he explains that they are perfect actually. That they are just very large and STRONG, that it is not fat and not to worry. Sure different that what MY doctor tells Me....  Again, I am no Vet, but read the label, look that best friend you call a pet in the eye and ask yourself if you feel right about stuffing it with fat?",negative
"My name is Patrick, and I am an American shorthair of indeterminate age and semi-discriminating tastes.  My human asked me to write this review for the Instinct Raw Boost Bites: Chicken Formula she got through the Vine program because she is unable to sample them herself.I gobbled up the portion my human gave me right away.  As far as I'm concerned, these deserve two paws up.  My housemate Tiger, also enjoyed the Bites.  She has a more discriminating palate than me, but she liked these just fine.  We think they compare favorably to other feline brand  snacks, like Pounce and Temptations.  Each piece is larger than say, a Pounce pellet, which our human broke into smaller pieces, so one or two make a more than adequate snack.According to my human, the package says that the treats are grain-free and are made from ""minimally processed, freeze dried raw ingredients.""  Ingredients include chicken, turkey, vegetables like butternut squash and broccoli, ground flaxseed, salmon oil, and mixed tocopherols with citric acid (?).  I'm not entirely sure what all that stuff means, but I would recommend the Bites to other cats who enjoy chicken flavored snacks that are meant for cats.",positive
"Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost Bites Freeze-Dried Treats, Chicken compares favorable with Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Salmon & Chicken Dinner for Cats, 12oz which my older cat really enjoys.As both foods are freeze-dried, they both need reconstitution--I heat some water, place some of the food in a shallow dish and pour the water over the food.  I wait a few minutes, allowing the food to get soft, drain the water and then place in the cat dish.  Its a great ""hot"" food alternative for the cat who is too finicky to eat other types of raw food.Nature's Variety is easier to portion.  Each chunk of food comes as a disk around the size of a fifty-cent piece with about half an inch of thickness.  Once softened, I have cut this a bit with a fork, but for the most part, my cat likes it so much she moves it off her plate to attack it whole.  The Stella and Chewy food comes in smaller tater tot shapes which unfortunately, depending upon the way they are packed to be shipped can arrive crushed.  For some reason, the crushed food does not appeal to my cat.  In addition, it is difficult to decide just how much food to give the cat--once reconstituted, the food will go to waste if the cat, like mine, decides not to eat it all.  Nature's Variety's size makes this easier to manage and will result in less waste.Bottom line?  Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost Bites Freeze-Dried Treats, Chicken, makes for a seemingly delicious entree item for my very picky cat who purrs while she eats it.  Easy to portion out and reconstitute, it makes for a raw treat to ""serve"" on top of kibble or just alone.  Recommended.Diana Faillace Von Behren""reneofc""",positive
"We got the Raw Boost Bites in chicken flavor.  Although my dogs will eat anything, they were especially excited about these treats.The quality of ingredients is excellent.  No grains--just freeze-dried meats, fruits and veggies, with some spices, and preserved with vitamin E.  They smell VERY chicken-y, moreso than conventional treats.  The freeze-drying gives these biscuits an odd texture, kind of like cardboard.  They hardly weigh anything.While the quality is good, there are a couple of negatives.  First is the cost.  My box only contained 18 treats.  I have two big dogs, so if I gave them each three cookies/day (not unusual), this box would last us... three days.  Second, while the size is fine for a larger dog, you'd have to break them for a smaller dog.  This makes a huge, crumbly mess.  Third, after eating one, both dogs do this weird smacking thing with their tongues for a full minute, as if part of the treat is stuck to the roof of their mouths.  I don't know if this is bothersome for them, but it drives me insane.Overall, I'm giving this 4 stars based on the quality of ingredients, but I would not buy these because they're just not economical.  I don't want to spend $20+/week on dog treats (sorry, doggies!).",positive
"When I saw Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost Bites Freeze-Dried Treats in the Chicken flavor, I thought it would be a nice treat for my four indoor cats. I opened it up the very night the package arrived and gave one to each cat. They were interested in these treats at first, licking at them, sniffing them, and one cat even nibbled a little of it. That was the extent of their interest, however. All four treats were still laying on the floor 24 hours later. I've never seen these cats turn their nose up at a treat and they have never left one alone that long.I set cat food on the porch for some of the neighborhood strays, and along with those kitties I see raccoons, skunks, and possums visit my porch every night. I took the four treats my cats turned down and put them on the porch. The next day I found that not even the scavengers liked these treats.The package says these treats are for cats or dogs, so I took the rest of the package to work, where my boss brings his dog every day. CD (the dog) wasn't so sure about the first one, but took it anyway and ate it after looking at it for a bit. After that first one, she ate another right away when she got it and seems to enjoy them without hesitation now.I would say that these are probably not a good buy for your cats, based on my kitties' reactions, but your dog might give it a shot.",neutral
"I have a very very picky dog. It's pretty routine to pick out new treats that look like they should be delicious, but have them be completely snubbed once we get them home. I would honestly probably never have taken a risk on purchasing this treat (as opposed to getting a review sample for free) due to the price, because I'd have assumed there was such a slim chance my dog would agree to eat them. It turns out, though, that she thinks they're fantastic. She gets the same slightly crazed look when you offer her these that she gets for a chunk of hamburger.They suggest that you can crumble them over kibble to make it more appealing, but that bit didn't seem to have much effect on her. Still, she really likes them far more than just about any other treat product I've ever offered her, so I'm impressed. I'm doubly impressed that the list of ingredients involved looks so healthy and that this is basically food rather than treats, even if the dog thinks otherwise.You definitely have to make your own call on how much you're comfortable spending. These aren't exactly going to be a weekly purchase for me, but I fully expect that I'll be buying her a box periodically so that I can have them on hand for when I want something special to give her that's safer to carry around with me than hunks of roast chicken.",positive
"I am a big fan of these treats, which I was given a sample to try. First, they were very easy to break into smaller pieces, in comparison to some other freeze dried treats I've bought like freeze-dried liver. This is important as I like to use treats for training and need to break them into much smaller pieces than most treats are sold. I also will break them up to use inside puzzle toys like the Nina Ottosson  Tornado . The ingredients are excellent, and being freeze-dried, have a good shelf life compared to some soft treats. Also important to me is they are made in the USA. I'm refusing to buy treats made in China as many dog treats are. Just too many unanswered questions.Most important of course is whether my dog likes them. Now, my dog is not very picky, but he definitely reacts with more enthusiasm in training according to how much he likes the treat being used. And boy, does he LOVE these! He was sniffing around the shipping box even before I opened it which isn't something he typically does. Chicken is definitely high on his list of favorite foods, and these seem to have a very desirable smell and taste for my dog. I will definitely put them on my list to buy again.",positive
"WOW, what more can I say but A++++ from ALL my pets.  I tried Raw Boost Bites, a freeze dried treat; the chicken Formula.  I loved the ingredients.  Almost all real items I understand and would eat myself (if I wanted to eat that healthy).  The inside package has a zip top to keep the bites fresh.  Each treat is a round ""disk"" of dried ingredients, a little larger than a cracker and thicker.  There is very little if any smell to them, and they are dry to the touch.  I broke one Boost Bite into 4ths and gave some to each dog to try. The box says 1 Boost Bite per day per 20 pounds of body weight.  I have a 40 pound, a 20 pound, and a 12 pound dog.  Each gobbled it up immediately and looked for more.  I had one piece left and the cat was looking at me I offered it to him and he gobbled it up.  Then I re-inspected the front of the box.  It says it's for dogs AND cats!  I have 3 cats.  One cat will eat anything, but the other two are finicky.  There was no turning down the Boost Bites.  They all loved it.  If you have a finicky cat and are looking for a healthy treat, this has got to be your next purchase.  I was amazed at how much they enjoyed them.  Dog and cat tested.  6 out of 6 give it 4 paws up!",positive
"These are natural, healthy, freeze dried treats that are about the size of a half dollar and a half-inch thick. They're a little too big to fit in a Kong or the rubber mesh ball I put treats in for my dog so I give her these treats as a reward. The texture is just what you'd expect from something that is freeze-dried and they're quite crumbly so they will make a mess on the floor. Fortunately, my dog is such a hog that she wolfs up every last crumb. Obviously she loves the flavor but my dog isn't picky so I would be shocked if she didn't like these. I would buy these again although probably not very often due to the slightly high price which is  a little higher than what  I usually pay for treats. I most often get the Mother Nature biscuits made by Natura. I gave these treats four stars due to the price and the size being too big. The ingredients are as follows: Chicken, Turkey, Turkey Liver, Turkey Heart, Pumpkinseeds, Apples, Carrots, Ground Chicken Bone, Butternut Squash, Ground Flaxseeds, Montmorillonite Clay, Broccoli, Lettuce, Spinach, Dried Kelp, Apple Cider Vinegar, Parsley, Honey, Salmon Oil, Olive Oil, Mixed Tocopherols with Citric Acid (a natural preservative), Rosemary, Blueberries, Alfalfa Sprouts, Persimmons, Inulin, Sage, Clove.",positive
"My male cat isn't too into treats. We even got some plain freeze-dried chicken chunks recently and he was excited but not freakout-excited like my other cat gets.But as soon as he got a whiff of this, he went from disinterested in treat time to holy-moly-let-me-climb-your-leg-give-it-to-me-now excited. He ran in circles trying to anticipate where I'd put it down!The pucks are kind of huge for cats - 1.75"" diameter - but they're a soft puck made of freeze-dried powdery foods, so it's easy for them to nibble and fuss with it until it's gone. It takes them about a minute to fully finish their pucks, even with ravenous chomping.It has natural ingredients, but it's not all meat, so there are veggies in there as well. Is that good? I don't know. Most ""primal"" foods do have some vegetation in there as well, so it seems standard for this type of pet food line.The only thing I dislike is that the pucks are powdery enough that they make a crumbly mark where they are set down, so if I treat the cats on my carpet or couch, there's powder left over that they can't get at without licking it up. Other than that, this is a winner. We are rotating between this treat and the freeze-dried chicken breast treat, and one cat prefers these and one cat prefers the other, so overall, I definitely like this product and plan to buy more when my initial package runs out.",positive
"I have two Norwegian Elkhounds, one 6 years old and one 6 months old, and a 10 year old cocker spaniel. I am always looking for new treats to use as rewards for them. So, I took up the chance to give these a try.First thing I noticed, is that these treats come in a almost ""health food/gourmet"" type bag leading one to believe that they are an all natural healthy treat. After reading the ingredients they are just like most other treats on the market. There is absolutely nothing special about them. That's ok, dogs like treats.Second the individual treats are fairly large. Even my adult Elkhound who is 50 pounds, I would never give her a full sized treat from this bag. For the ingredients they are just too big.Third, the packaging is made to make it look like the box is plumb full of treats. When in actuality there are not that many treats in the bag at all. But, keep in mind that each treat should realistically be broken up into 3-4 pieces at a minimum.Did the dogs like them? Sure they did, there was no messy ""side effects"" after digestion so that's always a plus. But, at the end of the day the size of the treats, how few there really are, and the ingredients just make this a very average treat. Nothing special here.",neutral
First of all I used the bites as a treat and not as a substitute for their normal kibble.  I have two dogs one 20 pds and one 30 pds and each dog gets two treats a day.  I typically buy my treats from 3 Dog Bakery or some other high end dog store and over time feel like I know what my dogs like.  As far as giving the bites as a treat they are way too fatty and high in protein to give a whole size bite as a treat (these were designed to be a subsitute for kibble) so I broke them in half and gave one to each dog.  They ate them and continued to eat them daily until I ran out.  However my dogs go crazy for certain treats and will take a treat to a safe place and if a treat is really good the bigger dog will try and get the crumbs from the smaller dog.  WIth the Nature Variety the dogs merely took the treat and ate it on the spot.  They did not search out crumbs and did not seem to be overly excited for this treat as others I have given them in the past.Once again this was meant to subsitute kibble but in my opinion it would get expensive quickly so I used my sample bag for treats.,neutral
"These treats are definitely different.  They are practically weightless, and have an odd texture like a cross between a packing peanut and paperboard, with a dusty exterior.  For some reason, I keep thinking of a rice cake or a meringue cookie when I look at these.  This is not necessarily bad, it is just different.My schnauzer was more hesitant with this treat, I think it was due largly to the texture, as she is used to hard, crunchy stuff.  She took one big chomp and it crumbled, ending up as a pile of small pieces at her feet that she ate carefully, one or two at a time, until it was finished.The smell of these treats is appealing to me, actually.  We have the chicken variety.  Unlike some meat treats that seem to radiate with a salty, bouillion-cube-like scent, these have a subtle chicken soup-like fragrance.The package contains 4 oz., which works out to about 16 treats.  This is pricey compared to, say, Milkbones, but as a human who is willing to spend more for quality ingredients, I wouldn't call the cost outrageous, especially since I don't give these to my dog daily.I prefer treats that work my dog's instincts to gnaw and chew, and if her teeth get a bit of cleaning at the same time then I'm happy.  The Raw Boost Bites don't give her any of that.  However, as an occasional treat to give her something interesting and different, these are a fairly good option.",neutral
"I tested this product out on two dogs and a cat. Daisy, my neighbor's border collie, went ""absolutely ape"" for it, in the words of her owner. I saw this myself; the dog would ""walk"" for twenty feet if you held the treat up just out of her reach and started walking away. My girlfriend's dachshund Monkey had a similar reaction. Monkey would snatch up the treat and run into the next room away from everyone else, and scarf it down in the corner. The treats were a bit large for her to swallow whole (about the size of Kennedy half-dollars and about half an inch thick), so I started breaking them up for her so she wouldn't choke in her enthusiasm.Speaking of breaking them up, they become very crumbly, so make sure you either break them over the counter or be prepared to sweep.The crumbs actually worked to my advantage with my girlfriend's cat Cleo. She would not eat the treat by itself, even when broken up. However, when I broke it up in her food, she ate it, though she gave no indication that it was any different from her normal food.The Raw Boost Bites package get bonus points for being irresistible to canines and having healthy ingredients. Since it's advertised as a cat treat as well, I can't give it five stars since Cleo was apathetic toward it, but I know what I'm buying the dogs from now on.",positive
"If you get these (and I do highly recommend them) you will look at them and think is this sand paper? They are freeze dried so they have an odd consistency. But your pets saliva quickly solves that. They must smell great, for our cats at least they LOVE them. Love them. They like other treats but I have never seen them like any treat more.I take one 'biscuit' and break it in half. I then break each half in half. I serve 2 quarters to one cat and the other 2 to the other. They gulp them down. And the ingriedient list is spectacular. So good I have been tempted to try them. The highest weight ingridients are chicken, turkey, turkey live, turked heart, pumpkinseeds....Then a bunch of other mostly vegetables. Crude protien is minimum of 40%.I feel great about giving these treats to my cats. By far the healtiest treats we have ever given them. They also come in a nice package with a resealable inner plastic bag. I would highly recommend these for cats and small dogs. Medium and big dogs this can be an expensive product. also a bonus made by a small US independent pet food company. I was lucky enough to get to try these but I will also quite likely buy them. I just feel very good about getting high quality 'real food' into our pets' diets.",positive
"I was excited to get some new treats for my cat. When I had the package in front of her she was rubbing all aganist it so I was hoping she would like them. I gave one to her whole at first and she ignored it. I thought the treat may be too big for her since they were a bit bigger than silver dollars so I broke it up and put it in her food dish with some of her food. She basically ate all her food but ignored the pieces of the treat.I do like that there is nothing artificial in these treats. The box states that what is contained in the treats include: chicken, turkey, turkey liver, turkey heart, pumpkinseeds, apples, carrots, ground chicken bone, butternut squash, ground flaxseeds, montmorillonite clay, broccoli, lettuce, spinach, dried kelp, apple cider, vinegar, parsley, honey, salmon oil, olive oil, mixed tocopherols with citric acid, rosemary, blueberries, alfalfa sprouts, persimmons, inulin, sage, and clove. However, even if it is all natural, if the cat won't eat it, it does me no good.I know all cats and dogs are different so some will like the treats. However for me, I will not be buying these in the future.",negative
"This is the first treat I've gotten that says it is for both cats and dogs, so I was a little skeptical at first that my cat, Lily, would like it. She's 15 years old and has become very finicky about what she eats. She now turns up her nose at our Purina dry food, which used to be her favorite. I've been feeding her cans of salmon and gravy (Fancy Feast) but even with that she leaves a lot of leftover salmon pieces in the bowl (!)Discouraged, I had nothing to lose and decided to give her half of a Raw Boost treat to see if she'd like it. The box says you should give your cat only one or 2 treats per 20lbs of the cat's weight. Well, my Lily is a tiny cat and weighs only 5 lbs or so, so imagine my dilemma. Taking the treat out of the package, I was amused at how much the treat resembles a peanut butter cookie. It's soft, however, and easy to tear in half. It feels crumby like a cookie, however, so I decided to break it down into little ""crumbs"" for Lily to eat. She has problems with digestion and throws up more than the typical cat, so I'm always careful to chop up her food into small, bite-sized pieces.Imagine my relief that Lily loves it! She licked her dish clean and begged for more. I'm going to make a note to buy more.",positive
"I used to feed my pets a raw diet (now I feed Blue Buffalo Wilderness formula) so I was pleasantly surprised to see a commercial product even MENTIONING raw feeding on the label. The fact that it's made here in the USA is another huge plus in its favor.At first I wasn't sure what to make of these, they look....weird. Like space food or something. My dog heard the package rustling though and immediately ran over to see what I had. When I held a piece out to her she was reluctant; she sniffed it thoroughly and acted like she wasn't going to eat it. No surprise there, she likes very few treats. I haven't had much luck testing out pet products on her, as she is so picky. (You wouldn't think a mutt who ate trash for months as a stray would be this picky but she is) She decided though that she wanted this treat: she snapped it out of my hand and ran behind the couch to eat it, so that no one could even *think* of taking it from her. Normally she just takes her favorite treat a few feet away from me, so the fact that she ran and hid to eat this means a lot.My elderly (15 year old) cat even showed an interest in these, which is not normal for her in the least. I haven't seen her accept a treat in YEARS.My pets' enthusiasm for this treat puts it on my recommend and buy list!",positive
"Was it the sound of the plastic bag or the smell? Anyway, two of my cats came running when I opened the package. These things are WAY too big for cats, so I broke off pieces for each of them. The girl ate a piece after much pawing, but would not eat a second small piece. The boy sniffed and sniffed and pawed and pawed, but wouldn't eat a bit, and both of them left. Then our third cat walked in, obviously intrigued by the smell. He ate the others' leftovers and looked around for more. So, I guess that's about a 33 percent acceptance rate.Besides being way too big for cats, these things look... weird is the nicest word I can think of. They look like hairballs that have been compressed into cookie shapes. They even have weird hair-like things sticking out of them.The ingredients include pumpkin seeds, apples, carrots, squash, flax seeds, broccoli, and more plant products. Cats eat meat. And I really have to wonder what function another ingredient, ""Montmorillonite Clay"" (a.k.a. Fullers Earth) serves.These are sized for a medium to large dog (following the directions, an average cat should get less than half a ""cookie"" per day--if they even want one), and it seems to me the ingredients are more suited for dogs as well...if you are OK with the clay.",negative
"I don't really know what to make of these treats.  I was first drawn to them because of the claim they were for both cats and dogs and since it is something of an extra special treat it's nice to have something the whole family can enjoy.  But I was not impressed on any level.  Lets be honest, we all by these over priced pet treats for ourselves and not the pets.  If you honestly wanted to make your pet ecstatic you would go to the butcher shop, get tub of chicken livers or giblets, cook them up and have very happy pets.  For me this product is outrageously expensive, has an offensive smell and a texture of sawdust.The makers are trying to draw you in with this idea of it being ""Raw"" but do you want to feed a pet, or better yet even handle a product where the main ingredient is chicken if it actually is raw?  Though it doesn't say so on the package I don't think this item is actually freeze dried raw meat, but instead is supposed to appeal to the human's desire to feed their pet something that's healthy, i.e. raw diet for dogs.  But I see nothing in this item to make it any healthier than many other pet treats that are much cheaper in price.  I was also a little shocked at some of the health claims made on the package too.  Apparently, ""Freedom from allergies, improved skin & coat, weight loss, reduced incidents of ear infections and healthier teeth & gums are just a handful of the amazing pet transformations that Nature's Variety customers experienced.""  I have to call B.S. on that claim.The only real positive thing I can say about this product is that on one cat loved it.  My dog and other cat ate it, but weren't crazy about it.2 stars.",negative
"Just so you don't think this is a useless product, as many of these reviews seem to suggest...It's somewhat expensive (which is why it gets 4 starts instead of 5), but it did help me eliminate my squirrel problem.I had been waking up every morning to see as many as 6 squirrels happily frolicking in my backyard.  Didn't see this as much of a problem until they worked their way onto my roof and into every open cavity in my house.  Sealing these openings didn't eliminate their presence entirely.  Cutting back tree access worked to some extent, but the ones who really wanted to get back on the roof would ultimately find a way.Shortly after discovering that my gutter had become a nesting area for the squirrels, I declared war on the critters, and picked up both the Critter Ridder spray and granules.  I generously applied the granules to the roof and gutter areas, and the spray to the trunks of all the trees that they would frequent.The next morning, there were no signs of squirrels anywhere near my house.  Sure, my trees smelled of pepper for a day or two, but the Critter Ridder worked in helping me relocate these little buggers to someone else's yard.Will it work for your raccoon problems? - NO IDEA.  But it did send my squirrels to another, more-welcoming, part of town.  And when one returns, a healthy reapplication of the spray seems to get rid of them for another few weeks.",positive
"We had a female squirrel who decided to build a nest in the garden outside our bedroom window. Wouldn't you know it, soon after she gave birth to a pair of pups! They were adorable and it was fascinating to watch them grow... However, once they were old enough to leave the nest and start exploring, holy moly! They absolutely trashed our garden and made an unbelievable amount of noise every morning at the crack of down.As much as we loved the squirrels, my wife and I were starting to run out of patience. After 12-13 weeks (typical weening age for baby squirrels), we placed the Critter Ridder granules about 4 feet away from their nest to see what would happen. The mother squirrel came out right away to investigate and trod all over it. For a brief moment, I didn't think the product had worked... then literally two seconds later the squirrel turned around and high tailed it out of there! The smell was so bad that the squirrel and her pups spent the night sleeping outside their nest, as far away from the granules as possible. Keep in mind the granules were placed nowhere near the nest. The Critter Ridder granules had worked a little too well! Not long after that the squirrel and her family moved out. Although we felt bad about the outcome, my wife and I were grateful to at least get some sleep again.Docking one star just because it's a little bit expensive.",positive
"I had a female skunk burrow under my shed preparing her den for her babies. Every time I walked out of the house or pulled into the driveway, she sprayed. I was referred to a pest control expert and he guaranteed to get rid of the skunk before she delivered her litter. He charged me $300. I was desperate to get rid of her without killing her. He set 3 traps and 2 days later he said she was in one of them. I paid his fee thinking she was gone for good. Three days later, my skunk was back!!! I called the guy for a refund, he said no and that I should try Critter Ridder. I bought it, I sprinkled it around the shed's perimeter, and also around the deck and house. Voila!! She took off like a bullet. I now sprinkle this wonderful deterrent in the basement, attic, & shed floor to keep the mice away. I couldn't live without Critter Ridder, and I recommend it to everyone. Many of my friends tried it and agreed, it keeps unwanted animals away. I live a block from the beach and people love to walk their dogs there. The dogs have to go, some of my grass and curbside plants have been ruined. Now with Critter Ridder, the dogs go on the other side of the road. Thank you CR!! Oh, and I filed a complaint against the so-called pest expert. Guess what - he's out of business and long gone. My mistake, I admit, but I'll take Critter Ridder any day!!",positive
"Breast milk has a plethora of advantages over formula.  Until recently, one of these advantages was that it contained DHA and ARA, fatty acids that are important components of brain structure.Recently, manufacturers have begun adding DHA and ARA to their infant formula.  Some studies have indicated that addition of DHA and ARA to formula provides an advantage of 6-7 IQ points over normal formula, nearly as much as the IQ point advantage of breast fed babies.However, the DHA and ARA added to infant formulas are chemically extracted from certain species of algae and mold using solvents, and are not identical to the DHA and ARA found in breast milk.  There have also been reports that the DHA and ARA supplemented formula causes diarrhea in some children.  In our daughter, it seemed to cause softer and messier stool, though it wasn't quite diarrhea.Baby's only DHA and ARA is extracted from egg yolks using a water based process, and thus may avoid some small risk associated with the solvent extracted versions.  It's mixed into formula that isn't fortified with DHA and ARA or into other foods.  We use it with Baby's Only toddler formula, and it does not cause messy stool with our daughter.Breast feeding is still better than any formula, of course - it has other advantages, such as a protective effect against infections that the formula makers haven't figured out yet.  However, if you must formula feed for some reason - for us, my wife's pumping at work didn't keep up with the baby's demand, and eventually we also had to stop breast feeding to try to start a second baby - mixing Baby's Only DHA and ARA supplement into a nonsupplemented formula is probably the next best thing.",positive
"This item was a part of an order that had two other items, each from different sender. I received the first two within a few days, this one never showed up. When it was already a few days late I had an order number so I checked where it was to see why I haven't still gotten it. It was delivered. To San Diego, California. I live in SLC Utah! OK. Just a mistake, no problem. I emailed the company and they gave the shipping number to check where it is because they sent it. First of all, they gave me a wrong number, luckily I had mine saved from when I made the order. When I copy pasted the delivery to Sand Diego info and asked them what is up with that, I never got the reply back. I tried again a few days later asking do they intend to resend this item or will they give me a refung....still no replay. This is not a lot of money, but it pisses me of that I ordered something through Amazon and the company is doing this. I will most definitely never order anything from them again, and today I am contacting Amazon to see what they can do about it. it isn't the money, it's the principal!",negative
"I bought this thing after a recommendation from a pet store rep. My dog hardly touched the stuff, and then I looked at the ingredients: one of the first things on it was corn-a grain known to cause allergies in dogs. As a matter of fact, corn might be the most allergy-prone food amongst dogs. Not to mention, thanks to our friends at Monsanto, it is almost always Genetically modified (GMO) or a franken-food, unless it's organic. Real ""premium"" dog foods brag that they've no corn.Right at the top of the list of ingredients is chicken-by-products, another no-no among real ""premium"" dog foods. This means all the waste that it is usually thrown out from the chicken since it's not real meat. Cheap dog foods put this in their food simply because it's cheap, but it's not real meat. A little further down you will notice BHA, an artificial preservative, which again real ""premium"" dog foods do not have.In short, BilJac is a joke. It is basically, insanely overpriced Alpo, with no organic ingredients whatsoever, and uses all the shortcuts, filler, and chemistry that the cheapest dog foods on the market use. Don't be fooled by the old-fashioned appeal of the company's 60 years in business. There is nothing but modern chemistry in the bag, and all the folksy appeal will not make up for cheap, lousy ingredients. I ended up buying Blue Buffalo Wilderness and I have not looked back.",negative
"It is second nature for me to check ingredients before purchasing a product.  I am pleased overall with the ingredient listing of this product and really like the taste.  I am not sure where they get their yeast extract because this term can be a ""hidden"" form of MSG, but have not had a problem using this product.  The corn ingredient is organic, so I am willing to think it not GMO.  I was very glad to see they use sea salt. The fact they use sea salt was one of the reasons I bought this product. Rapunzel products are very tasty and, in my opinion, one of the best for making a good soup or broth.Many people avoid salt thinking it is a good thing. The harmful ""salt"" to avoid is the product we grew up with, you know, the ""salts"" in boxes off the grocery store shelf. The body doesn't recognize or break down the heated, hardened crystals of these unnatural, refined so-called salts. The salts found in nature will quickly dissolve in liquids and are recognized and used by the body.  Sea salts, Himalayan salts, etc. also contain minerals and are beneficial and I have used these ""real"" salts with no problem at all for many years.  Do some research on the internet and discover the healing properties of natural salts.",positive
"The standard curry Paste by Kitchens of India (KoI) makes for a quick and easy method to making a rich and flavorful curry.  To make the curry it is a simple process that only takes me no more than 30 minutes to make.  Throw about 1.0 lbs of chicken in a pan (you could use fish or vegetables if you want).  Add the entire packet of paste + 1 cup of water.  Just mix until the paste blends with the water and dissolves and well there you go!  Just simmer for about 20-25 minutes before turning the heat up to high for about 3-5 minutes and you are done.  A delicious curry with chicken(or vegetable/fish) in under 30 minutes.The curry itself tastes best when hot, in my opinion.  There is a mild spice to this curry and while it is a good quality product, this curry also tends to taste a little on the salty side.  It is also a bit sweeter than the other chicken curry that KoI sells (Butter Chicken Curry).  While I do enjoy this curry it is not my favorite.  That goes to Kitchens of India Paste for Butter Chicken Curry which has a bit more spice to it.OVERALL this is a good curry that doesn't have too big of a bite in terms of spice.  It has rich flavor and can go best with chicken, though vegetables and fish also work well for this curry.  Being easy to make in under 30 minutes, this is a good mild curry that will not disappoint.* Nutritional Information ** (Entire packet)Each packet is 3.5oz (100g) and contains FOUR Servings. Entire Packet values listed below, individual serving in []Calories: 180 [45]Total Fat: 12g [3g] / Saturated Fat: 0g / Trans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2200mg [550mg]Total Carbs: 16g [4g]Fiber: 8g [2g] / Sugar: 8g [2g]Protein: 4g [1g]Calcium: 16% [4%] / Iron: 24% [6%]",positive
"I started trying this line of curry pastes when I moved into a neighborhood that had lots of Indian and Pakistani restaurants. I came to love the food and wanted to make some at home, but didn't know how to make my own curry. Seems complicated and time-consuming. Luckily, the supermarkets near me carry foods that appeal to the same folks, and that's how I discovered this brand.I've enjoyed their curry pastes very much. It's so easy, the ingredients are healthy, and the best part is, it tastes like someone's Mama made it at home (and this Mama knows what she's doing). I've enjoyed their Hyderabadi and Lamb pastes, too, but this is my favorite because it's milder, more comfortable for a late night dinner with the Mrs., and goes well with lots of ingredients. Stir it in a deep frying pan or a medium saucepan, with a cup of water, and toss in the veggies or meat you think you'd like. Bring to a boil, then simmer till the meat's cooked or the veggies are as tender as you like. It can be ready in 10-12 minutes if you're just doing soft veggies like zucchini and mushroom.Tonight I made it with chicken breast tenderloins, peas, zucchini, a little carrot, half a cup of mushrooms, most of a Cali avocado, 1 tomato, 4-5 scallions. I simmered it 18 minutes and it's so, so tasty, rich and delicious.Really great that this lush, inviting food is totally free of preservatives, too! No cholesterol, low fat, low sugar, and packed with exotic flavor. I LOVE IT.",positive
"These oils are great to use instead of zest or extract.  They are packed with flavor and taste fresh, not fake or alcoholic like many extracts tend to do.  I bought a glass eye dropper to dispense the oil, do not use one with a plastic tube as it can damage it and leave the plastic scarred.  Keep this in mind too if you are using the oils to flavor seltzer water, use glass and not a plastic tumbler.  It tastes fresher and more full bodied than any store-bought flavored seltzer and you only need one drop for a 24 oz glass.I use the lime in Thai dishes, the lemon in chicken marinades and a drop of the orange in cookies is very tasty -- there are a million uses for them.  You can even use them for cocktails.Be aware that once opened, you must keep them in the refrigerator.The gift pack contains an ounce of each oil in a cute little bottle with a narrow neck.  The amazon price breaks down to less than $3 a bottle which I think is a great value.  Since I only need a few drops per recipe, they last a long time.  It is also nice to have the smaller bottles so you have fresher oil; a 1 ounce bottle in the fridge is fresher at the end of its use than a 3 ounce bottle sitting in the fridge for three times as long.  I keep the extras in my pantry until they are needed.",positive
"This is the larger size of the Sprout Master sprouter, great for larger batches of leafy sprouts or bean sprouts. The optional tray divider makes it easy to make larger batches or separate smaller sprout batches. Half of this tray still has more capacity than the whole of one of the Sprout Master small trays. If you're growing for one or two people I would recommend the ""Sprout Master Mini Triple"" instead. Coming with three trays the mini triple would allow you to grow a more diverse or more staggered crop.The two ""lids"" that come with this tray are exactly the same. Put one below to catch any water and use the one on top if you want to block off light (this helps prevent the growth of green leaves, which is usually how bean sprouts are grown). The Sprout Master's drainage holes allow excess water to drain off very effectively.If you've sprouted in a jar before, you'll probably find this to be much easier. Hold the tray under running cool water two or three times a day, then allow excess water to run off before putting the tray away. The sprouts should be thoroughly rinsed to prevent spoilage, kept moist at all times, but not allowed to sit in water. (By comparison, with jar sprouting you'd need to fill and drain the jar of sprouts repeatedly to rinse the sprouts well, then it's more difficult to get them properly drained.)One minor complaint is that some of the smallest seeds can get caught in the drain holes. In my experience, broccoli is large enough to be safe, but with alfalfa or clover you might get a few seeds stuck. When you're cleaning the tray after use you may need to get a small poking instrument to knock one or two out again. The ""Easy Sprouter"" device doesn't have this problem, but allows slightly less light to reach your sprouts because of it's shape. Neither is a very significant complaint, and I find that the Easy Sprouter gets sufficient light for most purposes.",positive
"This is my first sprouter, so I have no basis for comparison.  I looked at a lot of products when I was purchasing this one, and I feel that it's the best tray sprouter on the market for the price.Pros:-Easy to use-Allows for nice aeration-Tray system works well as bottom or lid (I switch top & bottom after every rinse to minimize bacteria & mold growth)-Great size, perfect crop size for two people.  If I get really in to sprouting I may purchase another large size and have the crops rotating.-Holes are small enough that very few seeds get stuckCons:-Small seeds can get stuck in holes-Sprouts will grow through holes and can be hard to pull out without breaking the roots-Not dishwasher safe, and needs to be bleached each time-Not the sturdiest plastic, so I doubt it will last more than 2 years without crackingI have only had one failure so far, buckwheat groats.  They rotted, and I suspect that I did not rinse them voraciously enough.  All other crops (salad mixes with primarily alfalfa & radish, some lentils) have been absolutely perfect with very little maintenance.",positive
"Before I bought this sprouter, I used a jar with a screen lid on it and had failure after failure. I don't know what I was doing wrong, but it seemed like I never could get those alfalfa sprouts to ""sprout maturity""! Since I got this baby, I am the green queen of sprouting! (at least I feel like it...)I was a little concerned about the plastic stuff, but it seems very stable and does not impart any plastic ""flavor"" to the greens. I am so pumped that I am moving on to other sproutables. It is very easy to use, and I rinse once in the morning and once before I go to bed. That seems to be enough, but you can rinse more often. I have good water (no chlorine or fluoride) and with this tray my sprouts grow, grow, grow!When I'm ready to harvest them, the ""mat"" they form is easy to sort of peel up. I put them in a large salad spinner and fill it with water and sort of loosen them up, freeing the hulls to float on the top. Then I get a small strainer (everyone has one of those, right?) and put it over the kitchen sink drain and pour out the water into the strainer. That's where the hulls go (then into the compost bin) instead of down the drain! Then, I whir the salad spinner and get the sprouts ""dry"" and in they go to a container in the fridge with the lid cracked--so they can ""breathe"" a little bit.I have been doing this since I started growing with this sprouter. I understand you can actually stack these to grow more, but I will have to wait a bit before I become that adventurous.Oh, yeah, one more thing....After you soak the seeds for 6 or more hours (directions come with the sprouter or you can go to their website) and have them in the sprouter, I adjust the lid so it's open about an inch. Gives them room to breathe.Get it! Your body will thank you for growing LIVE food for it! Be good to yourself and discover sprouting---so much CHEAPER than the stores!!",positive
"I first tried sprouting with a jar with a drain lid. It was hard to drain the water all the way out, it was a pain to rinse the seeds, and my sprouts would rot, before they even sprouted. Air couldn't get to them, and I live in Nebraska, a very arid region.Then I got this thing. If you can't grow sprouts in this, just rinse them more. It drains effortlessly. The instructions are ridiculously easy to follow. You can grow tons of sprouts really fast. I grew, tall, strong, deep green, and super potent sprouts in a matter of days. They will not go bad if you keep them in here and keep rinsing them, I rinse about 3 times a day, but you could probably get away with once depending on where you live. You will basically have a living, growing food, that you can eat at your leisure.The smallest seed I have put in them so far is radish, but I'm sure smaller seeds could work, and you could always put a growing sponge on the bottom.During the winter I will get a second one because it will be one of the only ways to get fresh greens in my area, and I'm a vegetarian, so that is super important to me.These are made in the US.",positive
"Sorry, but I only like to eat the tops of the sprouts. I only grow broccoli sprouts at the moment. With this sprouter, the roots grow down through the holes and the sprouts grow up vertically. To prevent the roots from matting under the tray, I raise the tray up by putting a flat rock (from my yard!) in a foil baking pan. (appx 11x13 from the dollar store). I fill the pan 3/4 with water, and set the tray on the rock. The roots go down to the water and drink it up. I change the water and rinse the sprouts daily. When ready, I pull the sprouts out the top of the tray, cut off most of the dangling roots, and I'm all set. Easy to clean under running water with dish cloth. I also soak the tray in vinegar water before re sprouting. No, seeds do not get stuck in the holes. Sometimes a few roots get stuck, but they are easily dislodged with the dish cloth rubbed over the holes, front and back. I always thought sprouts needed sun, and I was using a grow light over them, especially in the winter. The directions said they can grow in the dark! Did I misunderstand? I decided to turn off the grow light and just place them on a table by the window that gets a little light in the afternoon, and they grow just fine. I'm now ordering the set of three trays for a better value, and I'll try other seeds. I may have to eat the roots on the larger seeds, but I can manage that!",positive
"These add a creamy,dynamic cinnamon/vanilla flavor to almost anything but once in a while I experience a very strange aftertaste with the chocolate flavor (just the chocolate: I've tried the choc, cinn/van and Irish Cream),usually when I use 2 vs just one in my beverage.The packaging, however, leaves a lot to be desired and unless you want a lot of work when this arrives, you might want to rethink this purchase. In recent weeks, I've purchased 3 cases of this product (that is 12 boxes of 50 single serve cups) in 3 flavors for the local emergency shelter here in Western, MA due to the tornadoes that ripped through my community and those of my family and friends. I am so thankful I looked at this product before just bringing it to the make-shift kitchens and coffee setups on the back of pickup trucks. This is what I experienced. What follows is actually my 'cut and paste' comments from one of my 'leave packaging comments' for Amazon, so it lists 2 cases vs 3. I purchased 1 first, then had second thoughts and went back and bought the additional 2 flavors (creamy chocolate, cinnamon vanilla (excellent flavor, by the way) and Irish Cream (a bit too subtle in flavor for me-could have a bit more oomph). As such, you'll see me refer to just 2 below.Exterior shipping box was fine and interior 'case' holding product perfectly intact. However, contents (50 in each)are a sticky, gooey, unusable mess. I purchased 2 flavors/2 cases = 8 cartons = 400 of this product and all 8 cartons are a disgusting disappointment. While the majority of the single serve cups are fine, a large handful in every one of the 50-pack boxes are squished, cracked or just ripped open. Contents spilled over the rest of the single serve cups throughout the boxes that are now slimy, sticky and tacky, with what looks like dried and/or tacky curdled milk all over them. I had to throw away 46 cups total and wash every other single serve cup by hand and then find another container to hold them all. I sure won't be buying these again.",positive
"When looking at buying creamer, I mistakenly believed that this product would pair well with the coffee I enjoy (a cinnamon / vanilla flavored coffee).  Listed below are my opinions about said creamer when used in both normal coffee (unflavored medium roast) as well as flavored coffee.  Both types of coffee were ground that day.The good:The amount of creamer you receive borders on the ridiculous.  The package has to contain near 8 lbs. of creamer.The creamer is individually packaged and arrives in four cartons (each containing 50 creamers).The cartons are easy to open and have a flap to allow for easy access.The bad:The creamer is VERY weak.  To receive the same texture / coloring / flavoring as a traditional creamer (one in a bottle), you must use roughly 50% more of this creamer.The vanilla taste is very minimal.The cinnamon taste is very prevalent.the cinnamon taste is rather repugnant and almost has a sour taste to it.The individual creamers are rather hard to open (not that they are difficult to grab the flap, but there is a ton of glue used, and most often (7/10 times) will tear because the flap is glued down to heavily.~~~~In all, I would not recommend this product.  I've actually tried to give the creamer away to several people, but after tasting it, no one wants it.  Even at work, with the ~175 remaining creamers sitting there, after a week, the first container is still not empty (meaning, that of the 175 I brought, there are still more than 150 sitting there).",negative
"Although I've only been able to try three of Caribou's k cup blends (Mahogany as well as Caribou Coffee, Caribou Blend, K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 24-Count and Caribou Coffee, Daybreak Morning Blend, K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 24-Count), I've found that Caribou consistently produces the highest quality k cups. They are head and shoulders above their competitors like Green Mountain and Van Houtte.I should mention that Caribou's Daybreak blend is far and away my favorite k cup flavor of the 20 or so I've been able to sample so far. But I enjoy a flavorful medium roast. My boyfriend, on the other hand, prefers an extra bold dark roast. After our favorable experience with the Caribou brand before, we picked up a box of this coffee and hoped that it would be a great choice for a dark blend.Let me just say that Mahogany is full of smokey delicious flavor. It's quite strong and dark, but there is no rancid bitterness or acidity that accompanies a lot of the dark roasts. This coffee packs a powerful punch. Although that isn't normally my thing, I can enjoy a cup of this with milk and a bit of sweetener. My boyfriend adores it, though, and it has become a staple blend for him. I will still drink this on occasion, but it's a bit too potent for me.I think this is the best dark roast I've had the chance to try.",positive
"This is a medium roasted coffee, those that call it a light roast must be used to a heavier tasting cup of coffee. When first brewed, it has a very pleasant nutty aroma that fills the room and gets your expectations going. I have the Keurig with 3 cup sizes, if you brew it on the smallest setting, it's like a little shot of nutty espresso (on the milder side)...on the second setting it's a more intense flavor that Starbucks people could probably relate to...on the largest setting it is ready for you to add what you desire and still get a very good, subtle nutty tasting, rich coffee. I add a bit of sugar while drinking it black and it's a delight...when you are in the mood for something different. I find I don't like it as much as my first cup of the day...but every once in a while I like a cup in the afternoon and this is where I find it stands out. Not a heavy, burnt tasting roast...milder than that heavy stuff and flavorful WITHOUT knocking you out with an added fake flavor that doesn't belong there...it seems to really go together, pecan & coffee. Let's just say it's a nice cup of coffee with a bit of a nutty tone...PS: I'm not a real lover of flavored coffees but this one is done right...on the lines of Island Coconut, who would think that coconut & coffee flavors would go pleasantly together?...but they do!",positive
"i have been using fouresent bulbs in my house for a long time and the reson for this is that the wattage of the bulbs doesn't brake me up in electrical cost but when i ordered the earthmate bulb i didn't know what full spetrum was untill i put one of these bulbs in and saw the light output that i have been looking for since i been buying fouresent bulbs and the light is a light blue and now i can see things better because it a lot brighter that the other one i have been using so i am staying with these bulbs for her on out,fouresent bulbs save you a lot of money per year when you calculate out from a incondesent 60w light bulb to a 13w or 15w fouresent bulb i can use 4 15w flouresent bulbs compared to 1 60w incandesent light bulb because 60w bulb is 1/2 amp of electricity on your electrical circuit and after you start using this type of electricity in a years time starts to add up into money and i don't have that type of money to pay someone salery in the power companys, so i stay with fouresent bulbs only...",positive
"I was very hopeful about this pie filling, since I love rhubarb and can't get it since moving to the South (not unless I pay through the nose).  However, I've only opened one of the two jars I bought, so far, and that jar WAS a generous amount for filling an 8 or 9-inch pie, but had what I consider to be much too thick a consistency (possibly as a result of all the sugar and other sweeteners necessary for the preserving process? I don't know).In addition, I may've simply gotten one 'bad' jar, but the flavor seemed 'off' -- almost on the edge of fermentation.  I 'cut' the jar of pie filling with a pound of fresh strawberries and turned it into a decent-ish 10-inch strawberry-rhubarb pie, but it still doesn't taste quite right to me, and there's still that slight hint of fermentation.  I can eat it, but I'm not in any hurry to finish it off.Perhaps my expectations were unreasonable, since I've never had a canned rhubarb pie filling before (not even home-canned), but always used fresh or home-frozen rhubarb, going easy on the sugar in the recipe to preserve that mouth-watering tartness.  Whenever I've had access to lots of rhubarb, I prefer it straight, no strawberries or blueberries or raspberries mixed in (though those are all good combinations).Honestly, I'm beginning to think it might be worthwhile to pay over $4 a pound for a bit of fresh rhubarb in the store, which I can cut with the much-cheaper strawberries to make a semi-rhubarb pie.  But that's just my taste, and as I said, I might've simply gotten a 'bad batch'.",neutral
"Okay, it's kashi, it's healthy, it's full of real food, in as much, these are more substantial (read thick and grainy) than a regular cookie...these are not going to taste like standard oatmeal raisin cookies...the cookies are rather dry (and i do have some concerns about the little packs in the boxes that keep the cookies ...umm fresh) I'm not sure how safe/healthy those are but i'm not a scientist so i'll leave it at that (I guess they are moisture control) anyhow, all in all these cookies are good for someone who want's a cookie but without the guilt factor. These are one at a time sized cookies, and I actually can't imagine wanting to eat more than one at a sitting anyhow because they are kind of hard to work through (See grainy/dry) but the flavor overall is good, I prefer this better than the dark chocolate or trail mix, I think the raisins add just a bit of moisture so this variety is a touch less dry, and also a tiny bit sweeter. Also, something to note, if you are buying kashi items in bulk be prepared to eat a lot of them and quickly as the expiration dates are usually no more than 2 or 3 months past purchse (afterall these don't have all the chemicals/preservatives of your typical quick foods. That being said, all in all, this is my favorite of the three kashi cookie varieties,and they are a healthy option for cookie lovers.",positive
"I tried some of this on my old guy, an American Staffordshire Terrier that is 14 years, 8 months old. He had just gone through a phase of refusing to eat his normal food, which is good stuff, but is a dry kibble mini disc type ( Bench & Field Holistic - Very good food! )So I got some canned foods to try on him.  Got the Newman's, and 2 other organic kinds.  Buster just loves the canned foods, but the consistency of some of the others is sloppier and harder for him to eat, as they just seem to mash into the bowl, and he has to lick them instead of being able to eat them in soft chunks.  This food smells almost good enough to make me hungry...... and is easy to spoon into his dish, where it takes him less than a nano-second to select a nice chunk and eat it.  I just stand there, and spoon a few chunks at a time into his bowl and he looks for more.So I am really happy with this food and even if he DOES get spoiled on it, he's so worth spoiling at his advanced age that I don't consider it a problem!Before this, I was cooking human food to tempt him just to eat, so this is better balanced and seems to give him more energy.( Before this, he was feed on free schedule, with a bowl of dry food out at all times, and he would eat every 3 days when he felt like it. That worked very well for 14 plus years!  I did the same with my first AmStaff, and he made it to 15. ) Also, Buster has NEVER had to make a vet visit for illness or medical problem his entire life until 2 weeks ago, so that eating arrangement obviously worked great for a very long time!  ; )",positive
"All you need with this is a sprinkle...if that.  It does sweeten everything - and is good if you have diabetes or just want to avoid sugar.  Too much and it turns bitter tasting on ya, so not too much.  Some people think there is an after taste...or an off taste - but I don't.  No, its not going to taste like a mouthful of real sugar...but it does add sweetness / like you know, diet coke is sweet but it not coke.  The powder can be messy, the drops are easier - but both cumbersome to carry around with you (big disadvantage).  The little packets of this (and they make them) contain maltodextrin - which I avoid...a filler with a high glycemic index (basically corn starch) so know that in advance.  And the packets some of them contain INULIN which is a fiber - and that can cause painful gas.  This is all I know - I hope its been helpful.  Should you try it?  Yeah.  Don't toss it after your first go'round with it though - give it another try and another until you learn how and when/where it will work best for you.  If you want to cook with this please learn about that on the web - I have no idea about measurement conversions for this.  Enjoy.",positive
"I've been experimenting with homemade sugar-free chocolate for a while now, and after trying a large number of sugar substitutes, I've found it very difficult to make anything that I'm proud of.  Chocolate, in general, is very temperamental.  It has six different crystalline forms, and you have to get the temperature just right or else you wind up with a less than desirable form.  And your sugar substitute needs to be fat-soluble and anhydrous, because small amounts of water can will cause your chocolate to seize.  It's very complicated, and I've never been keen on anything I've made myself.Coco Polo's chocolate, by contrast, is tempered perfectly.  It has just the right snap and mouth-feel.  Because it's flavored with Stevia and Erythritol (the easiest-on-your-stomach sugar alcohol), you can eat the whole bar in one sitting and not suffer any unpleasant effects.  At least I didn't.  Everyone is different.  But I can say that even small amounts of malitol-sweetened chocolate cause me gastric upset.That being said, this product is not as sweet as ordinary sugared chocolate.  But that is going to be true of any sugar-free chocolate.  In particular, Coco Polo's sweetness is also somehow more subtle, which is the best I can explain it.  If your familiar with Stevia as a sweetener in tea and coffee, you'll know what I'm talking about.  It's not as intense as sugar, but it's still nice and doesn't have any chemical aftertaste.  If you are a fan of less sweet dark-style chocolates, than transitioning to this sugar free band is easy.If I didn't know any better I would give this product 3 or 4 stars because it is not as good as regular chocolate.  But having tried to make my own for years, I recognize when I've been outdone and I'm giving it a 5 star review.  I've also tried many brands of sugar free chocolate over the years, and I like this one the best.On the downside, I think this chocolate is too pricey.  When I ordered mine, it was shipped in an insulated container with cold packs to keep it stable.  This was in the spring and early fall - perhaps in the winter they forgo this treatment.  (They don't ship at all in the heat of summer.)  So perhaps the extra cost is to cover the special shipping.",positive
"My daughter was on Good Start Gentle before finally moving to Similac Alimentum when her milk protein allergy was diagnosed. After 6 months of spending $500+ on formula, we were given the go ahead to try Good Start again. She struggled with the taste (Alimentum tastes AWFUL and Gerber Good Start is sweet in comparison) at first, but we tried switching her again by giving Good Start as the first bottle of the day and she had no problems. She's been on it for 6 weeks now and has no more gas or fussiness than she did on Alimentum. We love Gerber Good Start!When she was on Good Start Gentle previously, we used the 8.45 oz cans or the quart-size cans. Neither of those can be found anywhere. The new packing is great and weighs a lot less. I buy it as Babies R Us or Target - they always seem to have some in stock, even if it's only the 4-packs ($6.29 at Target!). The 24 pack cases seem to run about $39.99 when they are in stock. Babies R Us has had two specials in a row on them (buy 2, get $10 off instantly; then buy 2, get $15 off instantly), which they honor on multiple purchases in one visit. They also do rainchecks if it's not in stock.Hopefully Amazon will get some more in stock soon - we go through 4 cases a month!",positive
"I was alarmed when I suddenly became unable to find this product in any local grocery store. I visited Amazon and was relieved to find it available here, but was troubled by the multiple reviews complaining that the packaging was poor and that the jars arrived broken. So I wrote to Amazon Customer Service to inquire about the situation. I received a prompt, courteous reply saying that the packaging problem had been corrected and that I could order with confidence. So I did. The six jars arrived the other day, IMPECCABLY packaged--each jar individually wrapped in bubble wrap, the six jars carefully packed in a box with additional cushioning, that box packed in a second box with cushioning. All six jars were in perfect condition.As for the product, I have relied on Nestea Unsweetened 100% Instant for years. It is the only instant iced tea I have ever been able to find that is absolutely pure, without any sweeteners, flavorings, or additives. That may not be everyone's cup of tea (so to speak), but if you like your iced tea straight, or if you prefer to add your own sweetener or lemon, this is the product to buy. (BTW, when I'm feeling like a bit of sweetness and tartness in my iced tea, I add a spoonful of all-natural frozen limeade concentrate. It's terrific.)",positive
"This product has become UNAVAILABLE in local stores here in southeastern PA.  What has happened is that America has a love affair with sugar.  So much so, that if the food they put in their mouth is not loaded with it, they don't think it tastes good.  23g of sugar is a federal requirement in 12 oz. soft drinks, or at least it seems so.  As I've gotten older, I've given up things that obviously contain lots of sugar.  But companies are sneaky.  They know that sugar works and is addictive.  Sugar is cheaper than tea.  Add more sugar, remove some tea.  The formula is a winner.  That explains the skyrocketing diabetes in the U.S., but the companies don't care.  And it's not their fault.  Nobody forces you to take these items off the shelf and put them in your cart.  Until maybe now.  I used this concentrated tea to make my own iced tea for years.  Maybe it's just my fellow citizens that don't buy it anymore, but vendors have dropped it from the shelves.  All my visitors to my home always commented that my iced tea was very good.  I'd use the standard sugared mix, but cut off the last 1/3 of the recommended dosage, and instead added this concentrate to make it more tea, less sugar.  It works, and it works well.  But now here I am on Amazon, buying a product that I should be able to find in stores, but no dice.  And no, I don't want to spend $10.00 on energy charges to boil a boatload if teabags and deal with all of that.  This is easy.  Kudos to the seller: fast service, reasonable price.  Good health to you and your family. For the rest of you out there, don't forget to brush.",positive
"Hey Gang,My tea arrived in a box within a box with some bubble wrap and packaging.  However, I found the box in the middle of my driveway on a hot day (which is a bad omen to begin with).  Why wasn't it on the porch?  Why not at least leaning up against the garage?  Was it thrown onto the driveway by a harried UPS worker?  What I do know is that I can't use one of the jars (it arrived broken) and it's not returnable.  In today's economy, I'm trying to make smarter decisions with where I throw my money.  This tea product is a luxury for me.  I, like you, have roamed around stores without luck of finding the product.  I decided I'd go with Plan B which is to search the Internet and was thrilled to find it on Amazon.  However, Plan C is to ""move on"" and most likely start making ""Cold Brewed Iced Tea"" from tea bags.  Good luck if you order this... but maybe it's time to ""move on.""  Lipton is thriving on the shelves but Nestea tastes better in my opinion! I give the tea 4 stars for taste but one star for packaging.",negative
"I first purchased this in a package Crystal Light Mocktails Drink Mixes, 3-Flavors, 15-Count along with the Appletini and Margarita flavors. The Appletini and Margarita were good, but not as good as this Mojito Drink Mix.  This has the taste of lime and is sweet but also a little tart, much like a real Mojito.  It also has a slight minty taste which I really like. It doesn't have aftertaste.Each canister contains 5 packets that will make 2 quarts each.  I usually use them in my Contigo AUTOSPOUT® Addison 24 oz. Water Bottles 3 pack Blue, Charcoal, Honeysuckle and just mix it to taste. It has 5 calories per serving which is 1/8 of a packet so it's good when you're trying to watch the calories.  The ingredients are: Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Aspartame (Sweetener), Acesulfame Potassium (Sweetener), Sugar, Magnesium Oxide, Contains Less Than 2% of:, Natural Flavor, Yellow 5, Blue 1I like it best over ice.  I fill my water bottle about 3/4 of the way full add the Mojito Drink Mix and then fill the bottle the rest of the way with ice. It dissolves very easily. It also makes a good cocktail in a pinch if you add rum or vodka. Two thumbs up for this great product from Kraft Foods.",positive
"These bulbs make my room (painted blue) look absolutely vivid and beautiful, specially compared to my previous 27K CFL lightbulbs.I have ALZO 55K lightbulbs, love it so decided to change all my 27K CFL lightbulbs to 55K in my first floor. ALZO bulbs are way too big to fit most of my light fixtures. These ones are perfect size.I like to comment is the Amazon's service. Amazon sent me the package, the first shipment was wrong items, 27K bulbs. I returned and asked for replacement. Amazon shipped me the right one but with two broken light bulbs. I was not happy but not mad since this is the only issue I ever had with Amazon in my last few years. I bought all from Amazon unless it does not carry.Amazon shipped me the replacement with no charge. The person even opened the package to make sure no broken light bulbs, then wrapped an extra protection layer before putting into a already very good packaging box.I will buy more when I replace my another light fixture next month.Updated.I have changed the rating to 3 from 5. One of the six bulbs just burned out after only 2 months usage.",positive
"Since my husband and I are summer person who live in 4 season place, I bought these light bulbs to make our cold winter little more cheerful. These bulbs come with eco-packaging which I like, and it was bonus that I didn't have to deal with bulky packaging. First I turned on the light, I noticed it is little dim, but after couple minutes, it reaches full strength. For my small bedroom (10'X 7'), one light bulb was enough to make the room bright.When I read while I was lying down, I noticed that the light actually doesn't hurt my eyes even if I look directly. I do have very sensitive eyes, so I was very happy that this bulbs don't make my eyes tired.Also, I bought more lamps and had short of these bulbs, so I went ahead and used my plain old light bulb. My husband and I could not believe that how dim, irritating the yellow light bulb was compared to our full spectrum bright soft white light bulbs. I don't think I can go back to normal light bulb ever again, and now I told all my families to change theirs as well. They are all happy just like me. Energy saving is extra bonus on top of every benefit to have this light bulb.",positive
"When I ordered these, based on the description, I thought the honey was somehow hardened into stick-form and thus would 'melt' into a cup of hot tea.  I was surprised when I discovered these sticks were actually thin plastic straws filled with honey!  There is no way I'm going to insert a plastic straw into a hot cup of tea. I'm not sure it would work anyway; I suppose you could cut open each end and then blow the honey in the tea.  Does Stash think you're going to sip on these straws?  I don't know what the company was thinking when they produced this product, other than as a candy to be eaten.I believe the term ""stick"" does not accurately describe this product and is misleading.  I doubt it's intentional, however.  The Stash Tea Company is an excellent company and has many high quality teas and products.The honey flavored with chai spices is good enough but frankly, it it a very expensive way to buy honey.  Better to buy a jar and flavor it yourself.  I wound up using these Chai Honey Sticks by cutting open one end and pressing out the honey into a tea cup/pot, which was messy and time consuming.I love Stash tea... drink it every morning.  But this product is a bust and I would never purchase it again.",negative
"Nobody here really Knows: what's the 'mango powder's pureWeight'(:=X)? - Let's try to find out - from this seller's info:~ Wt1 = 9 oz , - as 'Weight To Ship' [ that's ~270 g ] ,or~ Wt2 = 1.3 Lbs (pounds)~ as 'Item Weight' [ that's ~ 590.2 g ]!Surely: .....Wt1 > Wt2..........(1), - because 'Item Weight' isincluded in 'Weight To Ship' , - at least it sould be so. -But...Wt1 = 270g < 590 g = Wt2..(2), that contradicts with (1)!(*)- So if they take 590 g , pack it, put in a box to ship, -& then it becomes more than twicely less in weight, - probablythey poor out that mango powder & just send to us an empty can(?)...To buy it - everyone wants to know the 'netto' weight (=X?) ofthis can/jar of mango powder. - Otherway just nobody buy it!If empty 'can with cover' has weight:= Wo, then ...Wt2 = Wo + X...(3),where X is the weight of pure mango powder that I'm trying to find.If an 'empty shipping box with something besides' item that preventitem to be broken, - has weight:= Ws, then ...Wt1 = Ws + Wt1 .....(4),Then from Equations (3)&(4) we transitively have:Wt1 = Ws + Wo + X..(5),where X is the weight of pure mango powder that I'm trying to findyet. Let's suppose that ""approximately""  Wo = ~90 g & Ws = ~ 100 g.How ""approximately"" close is it? - it doesn't really matter. Thenfrom Equations (5)&(3) we have two equations:{...270 g = ~90 g + ~100 g + X ...(6);... 590 g = ~90 g + X ...(7)}.So from the First Equation(6):X=270g-(~100g)-(~90g)= ~80g;-but fromthe Second Equation(7):X=590g-(~90g)= ~500g,-that's more than 6 timesheavier than the same weight X from the First Equation(6)!(**)After both contradictions: (*) & (**) , I just couldn't trustthis seller! - I rest my case! - Somebody please correct this selleror amazon's weight arithmetics info or it would look like gypsy 'bazar'?!- Does anybody really know this one mango powder pure weight?!- It looks like only X= ~2.7oz of mango powder is packed in very heavy canwith something else heavy - just like such complete waste of my money!",negative
"Soft, not rock hard, not going to pull out my tooth fillings!I have never tasted such amazing wonderful magnificent licorice! Anything else , is not true licorice! This may be a bit ""strong"" of flavor if one is used to the nasty corn syrup watered down no flavor kind of candy. I very much feel this is TRUE licorice....this is made with wheat ... Wheat and flavor (natural herbs?) natural oils... GOOD stuff, instead of that icky sticky awful corn syrup stuff. My mouth feels clean after this Anise (?) licorice, unlike other candy.This contains wheat. (I have wheat ""SENSITIVITIES""  however, I feel no sedative clogging fatigue depressed ""sensitivity"" issues, as , it seems to pass all too quickly. Heh. It seems that if one eats an entire bag (bags) of ANY LICORICE as one serving (3 or more, more, more""servings per package"") that some people could experience less desirable results in the lower GI tract. Just , ah, words of advice, as this Finland licorice is just THAT good, and THAT enticing.... ; P  Try not to eat the entire bag! or two bags! This actually HELPS ,naturally, motivates my lower GI tract, so no worries. heh.sorry. Maybe some folks might find this helpful information. EWwww. sorry.",positive
"I have three power-chewers, and pressed rawhide bones are a must-have around our house. My dogs will quickly destroy cheap rawhides. With the choking hazard presented by bones that come apart too easily, it can be a challenge to find a decent pressed rawhide without breaking the bank. We were paying $5 - $7 a piece for a good quality bone at our favorite pet store. We can go through as many as 5 a week...ouch. Adds up fast.I dug around to try to find a quality replacement that would save us some money and stumbled on these on Amazon. I figured they would be flimsy for the price, but decided to give it a shot. I was astonished at the quality. They are great. These bones last as long as the ones I was buying from the pet store. The price is unbeatable. About a $1.70 a piece. That's a HUGE price difference. Even the box is great. We tear off the front flap, the way the item is pictured, and put the whole thing in a deep drawer in our kitchen. Very handy for us. We average about 1 box every three months. I haven't really counted, but it seems we burn through less of these than the others, too.I am a firm believer that what you don't pay out in quality food and treats for your dogs, you pay out in vet bills, poorer health and shorter life span. So we buy top quality pet foods, etc. I really love it when quality comes with a great price, too. These have made three dogs VERY happy. They've made my wallet VERY happy, too. Excellent bang for your buck! I highly recommend these.",positive
"For this review you're going to get two opinions.  Darshan1 and chocolate enthusiast extraordinaire, Darshan's Mom.Darshan says:  As an amateur chocolate consumer, I found this fairly similar in taste to Hershey's Special Dark at first, um, chomp, but after a couple chews, I noticed it's a fair amount creamier and much more satisfying than Special Dark.  I favor milk chocolate (I think Cadbury milk is my favorite) so this was a little bitter for me (it actually is a little stronger than Special Dark), but compared to some 82% stuff that my mom sometimes has where I feel like I'm going to choke for the bitterness, this was quite good.  A very good compromise (in my opinion) if we were going to split a chocolate bar for dessert. I like the fact that it's ""Fair Trade"" chocolate since a lot of cocoa harvesting involves some harsh child labor practices, and since it's one of the few fair trade brands that I can get at the nearby regular grocery store instead of having to trek to a gourmet store, I'd probably start buying their milk chocolate variety.Darshan's Mom says:  Newman's Own organic dark chocolate satisfyingly combines the creaminess of milk chocolate with the taste of a somewhat mild, but luscious, dark chocolate.  Since it's merely 54% chocolate, the heavenly, bitter tang of 75% to 8o% chocolate is missing.  However, the rich smoothness of the product almost makes up for that.  Being a confirmed chocoholic, I've taste tested chocolate in France, Belgium and Switzerland, the holy trinity of European chocolate according to a local chocolate store owner, but, in order to be perfectly fair, of course, I've forced myself to sample chocolate in Germany and Italy as well. I've made pilgrimages to American restaurants famous for their chocolate temptations, visited a cocoa plantation in Tobago and prepared numerous chocolate desserts over the years.  So, I think I know chocolate.  Yes, for those of us who crave deep, dark chocolate, Newman's Own comes up a little short, but it is surprisingly delicious nevertheless.  Another plus, it's organic.  If it's priced well compared to the better-known European chocolate bar brands, it could easily become one of my top choices for everyday enjoyment.",positive
"Perhaps they should have given this bar a different name, maybe ""Dark Chocolate for Beginners"". It is a ""Dark Chocolate"" bar but with only 54% cacao. It is still more than typical milk chocolate (in the 30s), but it may confuse fans of dark chocolate. This is more of a bridging-the-gap type of a chocolate. For someone coming to this from the off-the-shelf mass-market milk chocolate, this is not as ""bitter"" as typical dark chocolate, so if you want to eat healthier chocolate, this may be an option. It is also sweet, sweeter than most of the dark chocolates (60%) I recall trying out, and it does not have the ""bitter"" taste.However, for someone coming to this from the 60% and 70% and 80% dark chocolate, this may come as a surprise, as it is sweeter and it doesn't have the high percentage of cocoa one would expect. Newman also has a 70% ""Super Dark"" chocolate Newman's Own Organics Super Dark (70%) Chocolate Bar, 3.25-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12) but I haven't tried that so I can't really compare. However, the choice of a name (70% being called Super Dark) is a hint that these are perhaps intended more for the mass-market grocery store consumer, not the dark chocolate connoisseur.Nutrition-wise, the whole chocolate bar (2.25oz or 64 grams) has 330 calories and it provides one-third of the RDA fat calories and two-thirds of the RDA saturated fat calories. There is 0% cholesterol, 0% trans-fat and only traces of sodium (5mg). Also good is 4g of fiber and 3g of protein, but a jumping up and down 28g of sugars. It is candy after all :-) The cocoa is Rainforest Alliance certified.The bar is made in a way that can be broken in six (probably uneven unless you are careful) pieces, so theoretically you can break it into six servings, which significantly lowers the calories and fat intake. More realistically, one-third of the bar is a reasonable compromise for one person per day, bringing it down to 110 calories with 10% RDA fat and 22% RDA saturated fat. (the numbers are based on the standard 2000 calorie diet found in most of the food labels).",positive
"I received 1 bar via the Amazon Vine program to review. Let me just say I love chocolate in any form, but dark chocolate is probably 4th down on the list of favorites.  That being said, I find most dark chocolate is either too bitter for my liking, often leaving me with a slight pucker in my mouth and/or a chalky after-taste.  Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate was a pleasant surprise on the taste front.  Yes, it's dark chocolate, but no bitter aftertaste.  It's smooth and just sweet enough to remind me of bittersweet chocolate, more than dark.The reason for 4 and not 5 stars has more to do with the price of being environmentally aware.  Perhaps that explains the price hike on this bar of chocolate versus some others?  I love that Newman's company puts a portion of its proceeds back into helping others, and that too may explain the price hike, but I don't have to like it.  Not when other brands are just as tasty and cost much less.Similar chocolate in quality and taste: Dagoba Dark (59%) Semisweet Bar, 2.0-Ounces Bars (Pack of 12) focuses too on being environmentally friendly.  My suggestion if you like dark chocolate and want to help the planet, you consider Dagoba, Newman's Own Organics and Endangered Species Black Panther, Extreme Dark Chocolate (88%), 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12) for your own head to head taste test to determine your favorite.If you're going to be purchasing your chocolate with the environment and natural ingredients in mind, you should also figure out which one tastes best to you.",positive
"This is great dark chocolate. It is 54% cocoa which might make you think it could be bitter but it is not at all: it has a very light and enjoyable sweet taste. It also has a very silky texture. I have had almost every expensive dark chocolate out there (me a chocolate addict? Big time!) and I have to say this is one of the nicest surprises--a very nice chocolate, not too sweet, still tastes like dark chocolate but none of the ""too dark"" taste you often get from expensive chocolates. Also, it's organic.You have to hand it to the folks at Newman's Own, they not only find great products, but they do wonderful work in the world. Paul Newman left a legacy that is far larger than his films: he left the world with a dose of great humanity.That said: The Vine newsletter said this would be 12 bars, I got one. When I wrote and asked why, I got a typical runaround from some ""customer service"" employee (I think they need to rename this people something that better reflects what they really do which is to, as we said in the 60's, shine you on) who gave me the company line. In other words, our mistake, tough luck. But I take this Vine program seriously and put a lot of time and effort into reviewing products and I think if Amazon is going to ask Vine members to review things fairly, they should treat the people who do the reviewing fairly.But the chocolate, out of this world good. And Newman's Own? Perhaps the best organization on earth.",positive
"This particular chocolate bar was ""perfect"" in my opinion, since I often find dark chocolate bars to be ""too bitter."" Instead, this one seems somewhere in the middle, between the REALLY Dark chocolate and the light chocolate. It is smooth, and enjoyable.While the information lists a bar as a ""single serving,"" I consider one square (there are 6 in a bar) to be adequate to meet my desire for chocolate, and still maintain my girlish figure. ;-)Background for those who care about organics, fair trade, and sustainability:Nell Newman co-founded the Organics line back in 1982, and it split from Newman's Own in 2001. The company has a serious focus on organics, and is a member of the Rainforest Alliance, ensuring that the chocolate is not only grown organically, but also in a socially and ecologically appropriate manner. Newman confirms that all chocolate is purchased at fair trade prices.Since the Rainforest Alliance recently issued a joint statement with Fairtrade and UTZ Certified, you can be assured that this chocolate was not produced by slave labor.For most people considering purchasing these bars, this is not an issue, however, I try to be conscious of social issues, and researched this information for those who find it important.",positive
"I pretty much love any kind of chocolate (other than white chocolate which I can't stand). I enjoy milk chocolate as well as dark chocolate so that may explain why I liked this so much. It seems to me that it is in the middle, between the two in flavor. It doesn't have the totally creamy, sweet flavor of milk chocolate, but doesn't have the bite sometimes associated with dark chocolate (and no aftertaste I sometimes find with dark). Some folks may find that being in the middle equals bland but I found it delightful.The bar itself it a bit bigger than an iPhone and bigger than a Hershey's chocolate bar, but it's not huge. The bar was scored into 6 squares and I ate 3 yesterday and 3 today. I found that amount completely satifying and felt no real desire to eat the entire bar in one sitting -- which is a VERY good thing.The organic nature of the bar also appeals to me since I am trying to be more aware of the chemicals I put into my body. I eat my share of junky food, but am trying to eat more fruits and veggies and this organic bar fits in with that.For anyone that enjoys chocolate, this bar is very, very good!",positive
"So, I don't really know how to express my feelings over a chocolate bar.  In my household, there is no other choice besides dark chocolate--that's all we do.  Whether it's the conventional Special Dark or the ritzy high end selections, we've tried it all.  I was excited to check out Newman's Own, an organic variation weighing in at 54% cocoa.  When we go upscale, we tend to venture into the 72% range, so I was interested to see the difference.Me:  I liked the bar.  It was appropriately sweet (but perhaps not dark enough) and had a smoothness I enjoyed.  Spouse:  Didn't like it as much as I did.  Not enough cocoa content, rather generic in conception.  Value:  While we split over quality, we agreed that the price tag on this chocolate was probably a bit high.  We've had better alternatives for less--in some cases a lot less!  Obviously, no one is going to hate a chocolate bar--I'd just recommend that you sample one before investing in a large quantity.  Make sure it delivers the bang you require for your buck!3 Stars from my spouse, 4 stars from me--product at 3 1/2 stars.  But since I write the review, I get the round-up!",positive
"The Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate Bar offers a 2.25 ounces of smooth but unimpressive dark chocolate flavor.  It's of medium taste quality, in my opinion, like it's missing something.Packaged in a small brown and black wrapper, this candy bar is created using 54% cocoa, which has proven to be beneficial for cardiovascular well-being, reducing your risks of blood clots, heart attacks and strokes.  On the downside, this bar contains 330 calories, which compared to a regular candy bar without healthy cocoa ingredients, is a high fat content.  When compared to other bars packed with healthier cocoa, the Newman's Own Organics dark chocolate bar does compare in that regard.Newman's Own gives all of it's profits to charity, and the company motto is ""Shameless Exploitation in Pursuit of the Common Good.""  They are a company that does the right thing and sets the standard by which other companies should follow.Just for the chocolate, I'd probably pass.  But if I have to have chocolate, and I do have to have it, I'd choose Newman's Own Organics over another brand that doesn't use good business practices and donate their profits to charity; right up there with supporting mom and pop stores and shopping local grocers instead of buying at the nearest big-box super center.So it's not just a chocolate bar.  It's a chocolate bar that pays it forward.",positive
"This is a fairly high quality confection.  The flavor is smooth, round, and fruity, almost raisin-y.  However, I am a dark chocolate lover, and dark chocolate lovers won't be seduced by refinement alone.So I consulted my spouse, a light/milk chocolate lover, and we both agree that while tasty, Newman's Own Organics dark lacks that subtle, almost spicy bitterness that brings out the complexity and assertive flavors of chocolate at varying cacao levels.  Now obviously 54% cacao isn't going to register on the palate like 70%, 75% or 90% cacao, but there can still be that ""snap"" to chocolate, which is often compared to notes in coffee or chili pepper, even at the lower percentages.  I can still, for example, perceive that note in many grocery store brand chocolate morsels, although the overall quality of those will not match the Newman's.  By comparison, the Newman's has a waxiness that reminds me of Dove or Cadbury's.I will say that this is probably a safe choice for company, where a little something sweet is desired that won't be too much for less-than-diehard fans of the dark stuff.  It's agreeable; just not distinctive enough to kill for, which is pretty severe criticism where chocolate is concerned!",negative
"Ok, so I am a little biased. I adore the late Paul Newman, his family, his enterprise, his charity, and all of his products. But I also love me some dark chocolate! I take my chocolate tasting very seriously and wouldn't give it high marks just based on sheer good will. This is some seriously good stuff! Even though I love dark chocolate, I am not what one would call a chocoholic. I have restraint. I typically have a bar in my cupboard, then after dinner break off a piece or two. I savor it, then I leave it at that. Tonight I tried a piece of this delicious confection had to eat half the bar all at once. It was SO GOOD! What I love about it is it's creamy consistency. You usually find that in only milk chocolate, whereas dark chocolate usually has a sharp, almost bitter taste to it. You don't get any of that bitter taste in this bar at all - and yet it's a true dark chocolate. How do they do that? There are lots of subtle undertones of flavors, and it makes for an amazing dessert. And of course coming from Paul Newman, it's heaven sent.Bonus too that they took such great care in choosing the best fair-trade organic chocolate. That's a big deal because if you look at most commercial chocolate sources, it makes the diamond industry look tame. This makes Newman's Organic a truly guilt-free delight. Enjoy!",positive
"I used to hate dark chocolate. I didn't care for its dryer texture or bitter taste. Then I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and chocolate pretty much became a no-no. Through careful experimentation though, I discovered I could occasionally enjoy a square of dark chocolate with higher cacao percentages because they have less sugar. I began to appreciate the flavor of chocolate without the milky sweetness and have since been a big fan.Keeping that in mind I'm always trying new brands and blends in search of the perfect dark chocolate bar. Unfortunately, as much as I love Newman's Own as a company and many of their other products this chocolate was just not for me. It's too sweet and the vanilla taste came through strong. It melted into a watery consistency in my mouth and almost had an alcohol-like tang to it. Once I'd noticed that tang I checked the ingredient list and sure enough it's made with chocolate liquor which some may like but I personally don't care for when I reach for dark chocolate.At only 54% cocoa this is pretty low on the spectrum of darker chocolates and with it's texture would be a great introduction to dark chocolate for someone who doesn't like it usually. It kind of reminded me of an oversweetened version of Lindt Lindor Truffles Dark Chocolate, 60-Count Box's centers. If you like organic and fairtrade chocolate this is certainly not a bad place to start but I would recommend trying Theo Classic Organic (70% Cacao) Dark Chocolate, 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12) (or any other Theo chocolate bars which are my FAVORITE Organic and Fair trade chocolate products) if you're looking for something similar but with a higher cocoa content.",negative
"Newman's is a brand that I'm used to hearing on fig bars, prunes, and other things much healthier than chocolate, so I wasn't sure how good their chocolate was going to be.  I was very pleasantly surprised to find that not only was their chocolate very fancy, but it was also very smooth and not as bitter as other dark chocolates.The packaging, as you can see from the picture on the description page, is very ornately designed, and the bar is the same.  It is divided into sixths, and on each sixth there is an engraved N.The taste, which I was very surprised at, wasn't bitter like Hershey's dark chocolate tends to be, but it wasn't too sweet.  It was just the right bittersweet mixture!  Also, on top of this, it had a very creamy texture, much like milk chocolate would.In one 2.25 ounce bar, there are 330 calories, so I wouldn't necessarily describe this as a healthy snack, but all of the ingredients are organic, making it more nutritious than your average chocolate bar.Overall, it is a deliciously different type of dark chocolate bar that I recommend to all chocoholics (like me).",positive
"Note: by ""all"" I did not mean *my* chocolate.Newman's own organic dark chocolate is really fine chocolate, more like that you would expect to find at a chocolatier than at a grocery store!  There are things about it which are, in my experience, fairly unique.  It is a dark chocolate with the mouth feel and texture approaching milk chocolate.  It is not chalky, bitter or grainy.  There are ways in which the texture approaches truffles. I am guessing that is  because they use cocoa butter instead of some other oil or fat, like most commmercialy available chocolates.  It is 56% dark; not as dark as some, but in my opinion it strikes a nice balance bot6h smooth and dark.It is made from high quality 100% organic and Rainforest Alliance certified; good for you and the planet.  If that's not enough, Newman's own donates 100% of after tax profit to charity, a product you can feel good about no matter how you look at it!I would say without reservation that htis is the best organic dark chocolate that I have had (and I have had quite a few)!My only real issue with it is that mine is gone and I will have to order some more.",positive
"I've been a fan of Green & Black's Maya Gold, Organic Dark Chocolate with Orange & Spices, 3.5-Ounce Bars (Pack of 5) for many a year, so I was delighted to be offered Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate Bar, 3.25-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12) for review. (There is currently no link availble to the Pack of 12 2.25 ounce bars) I've been anxiously waiting for my package to arrive, as I had discovered a few recipes on the Newman's Own site, one of which is for a Chocolate Angel Cake that sounded just delightful - and a great way to use up some of that chocolate! Imagine my surprise when that Pack of 12 turned out to be a single 2.25 ounce bar!As a result, I really cannot comment on this particular product other than to say it has a nice, smooth chocolate taste, though it is fairly low in cocoa solids. Any other properties that Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate might have as a candy or confection coating or baking ingredient will remain untested. Strictly as a chocolate bar, this is one I can take or leave. Green & Black's - long involved in the organic, sustainable rainforest movement - will remain my go-to dark chocolate bar.",neutral
"I really like NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE BAR. It's not as bitter as some dark chocolates like Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares Dark Chocolate 60% Cacao, 5.25-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6) but that's due to the lower cocoa content, 54% vs. 60% and higher in others, so it can be a good or bad thing depending on how you like your dark chocolate to taste.For me, this is just right; not sweet like milk chocolate and not bitter at all! My only complaint would be that I wish the bar was scored so that the pieces would be a little bit smaller. Right now the bar is somewhat scored into six squares, but those are pretty big squares, so you have to break them in half to let it sit comfortably in your mouth and let it dissolve.That's really the best way to eat dark chocolate: put a small piece in your mouth and let it dissolve slowly . NEWMAN'S OWN DARK CHOCOLATE starts melting almost immediately into a chocolate cream that coats your tongue and the roof of your mouth, so that you get that wonderful taste just enough to satisfy a sweet craving.I highly recommend it to those who love chocolate, but want to skip the milk chocolate and find that other dark chocolates are too bitter. NEWMAN'S OWN DARK CHOCOLATE will satisfy that craving without making you go overboard.",positive
"My wife and I independently taste-tested this product. My wife is a regular consumer of dark chocolates while I tend to prefer milk chocolate, and/or chocolates with fillings. After trying it out, we both decided that we would not purchase this product in the future, though for different reasons. Here are our independent reviews:My wife: I am confused by the labeling of this product. It is called a 'dark chocolate' but has a 54% cacao content. Most dark chocolates that I buy have upwards of 65% - 75% cacao. When I first opened the package, I noticed a smoky aroma. I eat a lot of dark chocolate, including raw chocolate, but I never noticed such a smoky aroma before and found it pleasant. My first bite was disappointing. It is a bit too sweet for me, and is certainly significantly sweeter than the dark chocolates that I buy. It is smooth, which I like. While I appreciate the fact that Newman's own is producing an organic, minimally processed, chocolate I will not purchase this again.Me: From my first bite I knew that this chocolate was not for me. It had a distinctly waxy feel that I usually associate with inferior chocolates - this was an immediate turnoff. There was absolutely nothing distinctive about this chocolate - no fruity notes, no particular bitterness, nothing that sticks out. While this chocolate is better than a lot of what constitutes the mass market, I cannot recommend it.",negative
"Overall, this is a nice chocolate bar with the benefit of being organic and rainforest certified.  The chocolate dissolves quite smoothly and evenly - we compared it against a number of other dark chocolate bars we purchased from Trader Joe's and other places, and it dissolved more smoothly than any others.  It isn't as bitter as many other dark chocolates, and hence, it may appeal to some people who don't really like other dark chocolates.  The appearance of the bar was great - it had clean, dark surface, and there were no white blemishes or other marks that sometimes mar chocolate bars.  The bar breaks with a nice ""snap,"" and the aroma is quite nice.  Overall, both my wife and I found the taste to be excellent.On the downside, the bar has fewer cocoa solids than the other cocoa bars we tasted - 54% cocoa solids.  Most of the others we sampled had 70%-80% cocoa solids - a couple were even higher.  This _could_ be important to some health-concious consumers, because many studies examining the health benefits of dark chocolate have defined ""dark"" to mean 65+% cocoa content.  That should be taken with a grain of salt, because some recent studies also have found merit to chocolates with lower cocoa content, but the majority of studies to date have focused on dark chocolate.Another possible concern related to this chocolate could be the price.  A twelve pack of bars comes in at $25,85 (possibly plus shipping); Trader Joe's has a number of bars that, although sometimes not as tasty, are certainly not as expensive.In sum, for taste, aroma, and presentation, this is a really good chocolate bar.  The negatives are price and a lower cocoa solid content.",positive
"I don't usually like anything other than milk chocolate. But I do know that the benefits of dark chocolate are good, so I thought I would give this a whirl and I'm really glad I did.Much to my surprise I found this to be an altogether pleasant experience. This chocolate has a rich, creamy texture when allowed to melt slowly in your mouth. It also was wonderful just to down-right gobble, but I don't recommend it. (Gobbling that is) This product is just too good to gobble willy-nilly!It had no unpleasant bitter aftertaste that I've come to expect with certain darker chocolates. I sometimes like my chocolate to be a bit on the softer side, so I also tried the candy a tiny bit melted and found that it was even better. There is no waxy taste to this bar and it melts well, it is rich, creamy and full bodied. And I had to really restrain myself from gobbling this up in one sitting.I'm not one who likes European chocolates; I have a love of Hershey's and always will, so this product is right up my alley, and if I find myslef looking for something a little different...this will be it from now on.",positive
"This is nothing like the Newman's Own chocolate I've had in the past! I don't know if they are changing all their chocolate products, after trying this I hope they are!Usually I'm not too crazy about dark chocolate & find that even the lesser percentage dark chocolates are still too strong for my liking.  This simply is not the case with this Signature Series bar!  It melts nicely in the mouth & isn't too bitter or too sweet.  The flavor is very well balanced & very satisfying.  After the first sniff & taste I thought I'd devour the entire bar; it was so good!  However, I enjoyed about half the bar & was amazed that my chocolate craving was soothed!Imagine that - chocolate left for another day!Last, I'd like to mention the ingredients because to me they are very important.  I would like to think that if you are considering Organic Chocolate, you care about the ingredients too.A big problem I have with the majority of Organic chocolate is the soy lecithin.  Ever notice that it's hardly ever organic?  Soy is a huge crop & I believe something like 80% of of it is GMO!  Big time Bad!  Thankfully this bar is ALL Organic:Organic evaporated cane juice, organic chocolate liquor, organic cocoa butter, organic soy lecithin, organic vanilla.  The Cocoa butter is Rainforest Alliance Certified.(A few Organic chocolate bars on the market contain NO soy lecithin!  Even better!)",positive
"Newman's Own Organic Dark Chocolate Bar is good if you like semi-dark and mildly sweet chocolate that is a little harder with a slightly higher melting point than that of European chocolate of similar expectations. I liked the chocolate very much but I did not find it to have any superior qualities to Hershey's chocolate. The product is sold in a pack of 12 bars but my sample from the ""Vine"" program consisted of only one bar. I am not sure if my opinions would have changed given a larger sample, but my confidence and enjoyment of the review would have been significantly greater by having a larger sample from which to provide a better comparison of quality and quantity with competitive products. I am certain that the people running the Vine Program at Amazon fully understand the importance of having a reasonable sample in quantity and that such quantity that reached the reviewers may have been less than what was originally planned to be a sample of sufficient size. In other words, ""Who ate the chocolate?"" is a question that should be investigated by an independent party and that those with chocolate remnants on their fingers and lips should no longer be allowed to participate in management of the Vine Program.In summary, Newman's chocolate is good, but in my opinion nothing special that could justify the cost. But, the Newman products are supposed to be of higher quality with the excess margin being used to support worthwhile causes and I have no problem with a product such as chocolate where an inflated price provides excess margins to do some good that might otherwise may not have not been done.",positive
"Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate bar is a tasty, fairly creamy chocolate bar.  One bite will satisfy your mid-afternoon chocolate craving and hopefully help you make it through the rest of the day.  Of course, any bite of chocolate around that time would probably do the same, so why choose this one?Its socially responsible.  The cocoa beans are grown on rainforest certified farms. From their website, ""The Rainforest Alliance Certified(tm) seal guarantees that the cocoa in our Signature Series was grown on farms that meet comprehensive standards for sustainable farming, protecting soil, waterways and wildlife habitat as well as the rights and welfare of workers, their families and communities.""Its organic.  Newman's Own is certified by Oregon Tilth.  If organic foods are important to you, Oregon Tilth certification is your guarantee that high standards have been met.Its simple.  Organic evaporated cane juice, organic chocolate liquor, organic cocoa butter, organic soy lecithin, and organic vanilla.Its yummy.  54% cocoa means its intensely chocolatey.  There is a hint of sweetness, but it retains the bitterness dark chocolate fans like.  Not too creamy, not too dry.Compared to a few other dark chocolate bars, Newman's Own stands up pretty well.  I did a little taste test with the following: Organic Dark Chocolate with Almonds - 3.5 oz Bar was the best, but it had an unfair advantage with the addition of almond bits. It was a little creamier than Newman's Own. Organic Dark Chocolate - Regular, 59% cocoa, 12 Units / 2 oz was almost indistinguishable from Newman's Own. Same texture and very similar flavor, perhaps slightly more intense. Trader Joe's Fair Trade Swiss Dark chocolate had 71% cocoa so it had a drier texture.  I even tried one by Ikea, which was inexpensive and chocolatey, but actually my least favorite.  It did not appear to be fair trade or organic.Overall, a good solid organic fair trade dark chocolate bar.  Dark chocolate fans will like it, milk chocolate fans might be converted.",positive
"""Silky"" is the word I kept coming back to as I tried this chocolate.  It's smooth, rich, and ... well, ""silky"" is just the right word.  Everything about this chocolate is decadent, but also feel-good insofar as it bears the 'organic' and 'rainforest certified.'  What does this mean in a practical sense to consumers?  From the Newman's Own site: ""The USDA Organic Seal assures that at least 95% of the ingredients are organically certified."" and ""The Rainforest Alliance Certified(tm) seal guarantees that the cocoa in our Signature Series was grown on farms that meet comprehensive standards for sustainable farming, protecting soil, waterways and wildlife habitat as well as the rights and welfare of workers, their families and communities.""Seals and certifications don't mean much in the mouth, however, and that's where this chocolate excels.  It's rich without being excessively bitter.  Smooth without lacking depth and substance.  It's easy to eat (and that comes from someone who struggles with chocolate, at times), and it's a very accessible dark chocolate.  A very adult alternative to the over-sweet milk chocolate one might find in a more pedestrian alternative.I don't know how better to celebrate this product than to just list the ingredients: Organic Dark Chocolate (organic evaporated cane juice, organic chocolate liquor, organic cocoa butter, organic soy lecithin, and organic vanilla).  This stuff is as feel-good as it is taste-good.  Can't wait to try the other varieties.",positive
"Vine sent me this to review - I LOVE chocolate, especially dark chocolate so I was quite excited.  Now if you order this product you will get a pack of 12 - I got 1 so my only option was to simply consume it.  And I enjoyed that oh so much.  It had a harder texture than your hershey's special dark, but had a very similar flavor and sweetness.  It was very very tasty.  I would have liked additional bars to try things like baking with to fill you in on things like does it melt well in chocolate chip cookies or to make chocolate covered strawberries... I will have to guess on this as I didn't have enough to do that experiment.  Due to the harder nature of the chocolate I believe it would work well in cookies but not so much on strawberries.I like the idea of my chocolate being organic - I like where Newman's is going with their product line... I hope that they keep the word ""Organic"" meaning something other than just another sales pitch tactic.Anyway - if I'm in the market for Dark chocolate - I would pick this up without a second thought.",positive
"After reading a number of articles on its possible health benefits, I became interested in finding a good organic dark chocolate to ""take"" instead of red wine (to provide polyphenols in my diet) and aspirin (for its blood-thinning properties). I appreciate the opportunity to review this 2.25-ounce 54% cocoa chocolate bar.One of these bars is divided into six squares. Two squares equals .75 ounces. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, half an ounce of dark chocolate was enough to boost antioxidant activity and reduce oxidation of LDL cholesterol. (I could not find the percentage of cocoa in the chocolate used in this study.) If these bars were divided into 8 instead 6, two sections would be closer to a half ounce serving, and this would bring the cost of a daily ""medicinal"" (:-Q) dose of chocolate down some. If these bars are priced comparably to the other organic chocolate bars in the Newman line, however, the .75-ounce serving of two squares will still cost less than a can of soda from a vending machine. If I'm not drinking red wine and taking aspirin, that's not going to break my bank account.Milk chocolate fans may not like the taste, but I like this chocolate a lot. It has just the right amount of bite in the finish without being bitter, and it melts slowly enough but not too slowly on the tongue. I'd like to also try the 70% cocoa bar to see which I would prefer. I'm after the health benefits more than the ""sweets"" aspect.Being Rainforest Alliance Certified, I can eat this chocolate without guilt, knowing no child slavery or destructive growing practices are involved with its manufacture.",positive
"Unlike the other members of my family, I'm not a chocoholic.  I'm a take it or leave it consumer and in general, I go for the good stuff.  This sample bar was my introduction to the Newman's Own Organic Chocolate line, and in order to get a variety of opinions, I shared this taste with several co-workers.My immediate impression was that the bar had the nice, crisp snap of well-tempered chocolate, and also that it had a lovely texture, melting quickly and smoothly in my mouth.  The ""dark"" chocolate bar has a slightly smoky flavor, but only 54% cocoa, which is less than what many may be looking for in a dark bar.  (Newman's Own also has a super dark bar with 70% cocoa.)  All of us felt that this bar was sweeter than we would have ideally preferred, more akin to bittersweet chocolate than a true dark chocolate.  It was suggested, for that reason, that it might be a nice high-quality bar for baking--though as noted previously, it is not a standard baking bar size.The other thing that all of us noticed was a very subtle orange note to the flavor, to the point that we searched the ingredients for an explanation.  The ingredients of this organic bar are very simple and straightforward.  In fact, there are only five, none of which would explain this undertone.  And it wasn't a problem, overt, or unpleasant; it was simply commented upon.  Further perusing the Newman's Own offerings, I see they produce a dark chocolate orange bar, and I have to suppose there is some minor cross ""contamination"" of the flavors.  Mystery solved.A quick survey among my cohort revealed that there was only one of us who really cared that the product was organic.  Yeah, the rest of us are Philistines.  Based on the high price point and the low percentage of cocoa, even though we'd enjoyed the treat, none of us was inclined to purchase the product again.  Your mileage may vary.",neutral
"Chocolate is by definition a Good Thing, dark chocolate doubly so.  And organic, Rainforest Alliance Certified dark chocolate?  Very nice.  It has a good flavor.  At 54% cocoa, it's not nearly as dark as some of the other bars on the market, and so is rather smooth on the tongue (I will dispute that it's waxy as one reviewer reported.)  It's true that it's not silky the way really fine chocolate is, but it doesn't purport to be.  It's the sort of chocolate you could find at your local supermarket.  High end there, but nowhere near the price or quality of a bar of Vosges organic dark chocolate.  Nor should it be compared to something like Vosges or even Godiva.  It's a good, affordable organic chocolate bar that has some good credentials in the environmental department.The bar is smallish, but I also debate the assertion that it's too small to share with a friend.  There are six good-size squares in this package, which are more than enough for two assuming that no one is being a glutton.  (That said, I admit I ate the whole bar myself today, but if there'd been anyone else here I'd have shared.)  Yeah, more is better when it comes to chocolate, but it's by no means necessary.Enjoy this chocolate bar for what it is.",positive
"When the bar of NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANICS DARK CHOCOLATE arrived on our doorstep, it was a race to see who would devour it first. My daughters, my husband, our cat, and even our guests all lined up for a square of this delicious treat. But we had only one bar! So bit by bit, I doled out hunks of My Precious until the line had dissipated and only one hunk remained. So yes, I was the good hostess and the last to pop God's Gift to Chocoholics into my mouth.I should pause to say that I am not normally a huge fan of dark chocolate, but I will eat it in a pinch. This was not a pinch, but there I was, savoring a mouthful of truly delicious cocoa. What I generally dislike about dark chocolate is the bitter aftertaste, but with NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANICS DARK CHOCOLATE, they have managed to create a pleasantly sweet flavor that both mitigated the bitterness and complimented it. I was surprised. I really liked it. Even afterwards, after I had allowed it to melt in my mouth and slide down my throat, the pleasant flavor lingered. I found myself scanning the others for remnants of their squares, but alas, they too had eaten every crumb.The packaging announces that NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANICS DARK CHOCOLATE is organic and 54% cocoa. Oh and it's ""premium."" Ordinarily, I'd consider that to be advertising puffery, but I'm here to tell you that this chocolate *is* premium. And delicious.Nutritional facts (which are absurd to list on a bar of chocolate!):  Serving Size: 1 bar (although a stack of bars is highly recommended.)  Calories: 330 (but they're tiny chocolate calories, so they don't really count.)  Total Fat: 22g (you know, that may sound like a lot, but it's METRIC. See? Practically calorie-free.)  Trans Fats: ZERO. (And trans fats are a kind of fat, so in a way, it's fat free!)Whew! All that science has made me hungry! Why did I only get one bar?  I definitely need more NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANICS DARK CHOCOLATE!!!!!",positive
"When reviewing one of the Newman's Own products, it's always tempting to let one's opinion of the goals of the organization temper one's review of the product. I try to avoid that as I figure that the reader can decide those issues and is reading this to see what a reviewer thinks of this particular product.I like this product, but got it to try as part of the Vine review program and I don't know that I'd actually buy it because there's no price info available yet, so you can't compare it.On the upside, I like the taste. Until the last few years, a 54% chocolate was considered 'dark' and I like dark chocolate of about this percentage (up to about 60%). I think it's robustly chocolate, without the bitterness of the extremely high chocolate you see these days. This bar seems a nice balance of chocolate and sweet.One the downside, I find it just a bit on the grainy side. It's subtle, and didn't stop my enjoying it, but I noticed it compared to other high-end brands of chocolate bars. It's just not as smooth.Would I buy this compared to others? It's hard to tell without being able to price compare, but given that I don't consume enough chocolate for the price to really matter, probably not.",positive
"Like most health-conscious people, I appreciate the idea of organic food, and Paul Newman's Own is one of the most respected brands on the market. That's why I wanted to try this chocolate bar.I'm not a big ""chocoholic,"" but I do enjoy a taste of decadence on occasion, and this was one of those occasions.To make a long story short, I tried it and liked it, but it didn't taste nearly as good as Lady Godiva or even my old cheapie ""standby"" Hershey bar.Sure, Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate Bar, 2.25-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12) is  flavorful, but to my taste buds it seemed a little harsh... Oh, how do I describe it? I guess what I'm trying to say is that the texture wasn't creamy enough.In all fairness, I must confess that I often enjoy chocolate while drinking green tea; you know, a generous chunk of chocolate romancing my palate, followed by a sip of hot tea to mellow and enhance the taste sensation. Well, that proved to be what did it for me. Yes, I loooved it when savored in that mannerI shared it with a friend who is more of a connoisseur than I am, and he loved it...straight from the stylish, golden wrapper.Another drawback for me is the expensive price. This 2.25-oz. size isn't available yet, but I found Newman's other same-size bars on Amazon for $26.88 per box of twelve. That works out to about $2.50 per candy bar (plus postage). Ouch!Needless to say, I would rather spend my hard-earned money another way. Sorry, Paul. I dearly love you and enjoyed many hours of quality movie time with you, but I'll stick to buying your salad dressings. Meanwhile, I'll get my chocolate kicks from my old friend, Mr. Hershey. Even Lady Godiva is out of my budget.With the small amount of chocolate I digest, it's not going to kill me. :-)Reviewed by Betty Dravis, February 24, 2011Author of ""Dream Reachers"" (with Chase Von) and other books",negative
"So, I'm a guy.  I like chocolate, sure, but I am not into dark chocolates.  I even used to date a chick who was into wine and tried to get me into the whole dark-chocolate-with-wine thing, which I never got.  I got into wine, sure, but dark chocolate was never anything I really cared for.So when I got this, it was with much hesitation.  I don't even LIKE dark chocolate, why on earth would I want this?-I cannot explain what this bar did to me.  I took a small bite and was hooked!  It's just wonderful.  How do I describe this - it was ultra smooth without any of that bitterness which I detest in dark chocolate - not even a hint!  It was pure excellence.  I did see other people here mentioned that it seemed ""grainy"" and I can say I felt none of that.  I thought it was gorgeous.  I literally could not stop eating it.  And that never happens - I am very much into food but it's rare that anything grabs me like that.  I did put it down halfway through - and I was transformed from a guy who hates dark chocolate to a guy who now knows what real dark chocolate is.  I put it down because I was on my way out the door - but you can bet that as soon as I got home, I ate the rest.  It was just so fine.  I would absolutely get this again, and I look forward to a time when I can buy this for someone else, so they too, can experience the luxury of this fine dark chocolate.",positive
"I have had a lot of chocolate in my life time, from all over the world. I've have the pralines in Belgium, the smooth satiny rich chocolate of Switzerland (which I consider the best) and spent some time in France trying their orange and chocolate combinations. I do love American chocolate products also! I prefer dark chocolate over milk chocolate, unless in Switzerland where the milk is the most creamiest (and unpasteurized) I have ever had the joy of trying.Newman's Own Organic chocolate bars rival that of my European favorites.  It has just the right amount of ""dark chocolate"" flavor (54% dark) without being too bitter.  It has a solid texture that quickly becomes creamy as it melts in your mouth. The sweetness is not overwhelming, and this definitely falls into the ""dark chocolate"" lover's category.I feared that ""organic"" chocolate would not taste good, since I am not into ""organic"" this and that.  I hated the ""Carob"" years when everyone tried to convince me that Carob tasted just as good as chocolate, though it wasn't even really close!  This chocolate is very very good.I don't eat chocolate for my health, of course (unless mental health counts) and this stuff is high on the calories (330 per bar, or 64 grams, or 2.25 ounces.) compared to another brand's special dark chocolate bar, which is 180 calories per 41 grams.The choco-holic in your life (and you know there is one) will find this to be a very delicious treat! The gold foil wrapper inside lets you know you are buying something special!Highly recommended if you like dark chocolate!",positive
"I can't give more than a 3 star average for this item, when considering the flavor and taste of this ""organic chocolate"" bar.Like some other Newman's Own food products that I've tasted, it doesn't offer any special quality, other than that the ingredients are virtually all ""organic"".  Unfortunately, our local, state and Federal requirements for ""organic"" foods, are severely flawed, and this product potentially  illustrates this problem quite well.The ingredients in these chocolate bars may meet most standards for organic foodstuffs, but there is an important element missing in the case of chocolate, that most people don't understand.I have read several articles recently about the high lead content of much of the chocolate that we consume, and for a period of time this problem was presumed to be that the cocoa beans themselves were (are) contaminated with lead, due to the leaded gasoline  in the engines of the farming equipment used in those countries that grow cocoa beans.However, some articles mention that lab analyses show that raw cocoa beans themselves have a relatively low amount of lead in them, compared to the final, processed chocolate products (and compared to other similar food products).  Some observant writers have then suggested that the high lead concentrations in cocoa products, are probably due to lead in the air near and over the drying beds, where the beans themselves are dried.  The reason for this contamination would be similar to the original theories, since there is likely high lead content in the air around these drying beds, for the prior reasoning (the lead in the gasoline used on the cocoa bean farms is emitted by tractor and other vehicle exhaust,  and then these contaminants attach themselves to the drying cocoa beans).At any rate, if the price of Newman's Own organic dark chocolate is as high as I suspect it is,  I would recommend buying a cheaper brand of chocolate bar (""organic"" or not), since there's no way to know whether Newman's Own chocolate has less (or more) lead in it, than other brands do.",negative
"In the last year or so I've really developed a taste for dark chocolate. I've liked dark chocolate for years but I started eating a bit more recently. I've tried several different brands from the store. All were at least good with some being a little better than others.So. While not scientific my personal taste experience says this dark chocolate bar taste terrible.If you are looking for that silky smooth deep rich dark chocolate flavor that sort of infuses your whole body starting with the tongue and culminating in a very pleasing feeling in your nogging look elsewhere. My God.On the other hand, if you are really into organics and go out of your way to eat all things organic then perhaps this is your chocolate bar. 54% is not a very dark bar and I think it shows in the taste of this bar. The taste could also be due to the organic nature of the bar. That being the case, if you prefer that organic experience, that taste that organics typically have I don't think you'll be disappointed.For everyone else, the flavor is off with strange undertones. Not inedible just not very tasty.The bars are fairly small at 2.25 ounces. That isn't really a knock since moderation in all things is a good habit.",negative
"I am but a simple man!  Complexities of taste and aroma are probably lost on me.  If I tell you, in a fake French accent, about the complexity of the flavor, it's probably because I'm trying to get your phone number.I did like this, though.This was a bit sweeter and creamier than most dark chocolate I've had, which can edge towards the bitter (aw we-we).Consequently, I liked it a lot.I decided to make Smores out of it.This turned out to be A Good Idea.  Probably offending lots of chocolate aficionados, who are even now fainting while someone waves a fan at them; I'm just sayin', next camping trip?  Box of these.  Far superior to Hershey's.As for ""organic"", I confess I appreciate things made with sugar.  I don't really buy into the horror stories of high fructose corn syrup, I just think sugar tastes better.  Kinda like those horribly overpriced sodas made with sugar.  THEY ARE SO GOOD.  But I digress.This is a great chocolate bar.  It has that dark chocolate flavor, yet it's creamier and more on the sweet side than most dark chocolates. I thought they really found the sweet spot.So to speak.Now about that phone number...",positive
"Chocolate is one of the few luxuries accessible to anyone. Researchers say that it even boosts endorphins in the brain, those feel good chemicals that decrease pain and heighten mood. But most of us love it for the sheer sensual taste and texture. Lesser quality brands can give the impression of eating brown bees wax, and while preferences and tastes vary, quality chocolate can make your eyes roll back in your head and for a few seconds your whole existence becomes only taste buds and ecstasy. So where does Newman's Own stand on the chocolate experience scale? Again, that's subjective. But my opinion as a chocolate lover is that it's one of the best I've ever tasted. The first thing you notice is that it immediately begins to melt in your mouth.  In fact, I tested the theory with one square of the bar, and it did completely melt without making a single bite in a minute or so. The flavor is very rich, creamy and flavorful without being the least bit bitter. It's made responsibly using organic materials and I like buying Newman Products knowing that they give all profits to charity and in the 26 years of their existence have donated over $300 million to worthy causes. How does it compare in regard to value? At around $2 per ounce it's about half the price of Amedei - No 9, the chocolate bar judged as the best in the world by the Academy of Chocolate. Be aware that it is a chocolate bar and not in a decorative box for giving as a gift. But for a small slice of heaven in the privacy of your mouth it's a great choice.",positive
"Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate Bar is a pretty good chocolate bar that has more going for it than just taste. First, it's USDA certified organic. I try to use organic products as much as possible, particularly on less costly products and those where organic matters. Second, the product is Rainforest Alliance Certified cacao. So the cacao is produced using sustainable growing techniques. These are the things about the product that I like best. And sometimes, it's these factors that make the difference between buying product A or B.As far as the taste ... well, it is not the best chocolate bar I have ever tried, nor is it the worst. First, the bar is about 7 mm thick ... moderately chunky as bars go. There is a classy-looking N emblem embossed in each piece. The nutritional panel says that one bar is a serving, but that one serving is going to provide about 330 calories ... actually 1/3 of a bar is a serving for me. The chocolate is not very melty. This is more common in higher cacao content chocolate bars; Newman's Own bar is about 54% cacao, so I was a little surprised. The bar was also a little sweeter than I expected. The chocolate was not unpleasant, but it just seemed to lack a ""smack your face"" slap of chocolate flavor that you expect in good dark chocolate.So, bottom line time: Newman's own is a decent but unremarkable chocolate bar. It's organic and Rainforest-friendly, and earns the product bonus points in my book.",positiive
"When I received my Newman's Dark Chocolate Bar, I resisted the urge to tear right into it since I wanted to write a meaningful review.  When my wife got home from work, we each tried a small bite and agreed it was pretty tasty.  But you can say that about almost any chocolate bar; so the question is, just how tasty is it?  To decide I bought two other bars that seemed pretty comparable: a Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate Bar ($1.89 for 3.52 oz) and a Cadbury Royal Dark Bar ($1.35 for 3.5 oz).  The Newman's bar runs about $2.15 each for 2.25 oz when bought in a pack of 12.  My wife and I sampled each, and here's what we found:- Newman's: A very mild and smooth taste, almost bland.  It has a slight sugar aftertaste.- Hershey's: The most chocolaty tasting, and sweetest, but with a slightly waxy texture.- Cadbury: Creamy, with a sharper taste, less sweetness, and more bitterness.Our unanimous verdict: While they were all good, and we'd have been happy to eat more of any of these bars, Hershey's was the best, with Newman's running second.If I was concerned about buying an organic chocolate bar, Newman's would be a fine choice.  But you pay more, and get less chocolate, to have the ""organic"" label.  For me, I'll stick with the Hershey's, unless I'm in the mood for a more bitter experience, and then I'll go for the Cadbury's.",neutral
"There are so many dark chocolate bars out these days from all over the world.  Many claim to be delicious as well as healthy.  Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate Bar seems worthy of praise even though the percent of dark chocolate is somewhat low compared to others. However, it has a creaminess and flavor that are above some dark bars.The waxiness of some chocolate bars is overly apparent, but Newman's is soft without the waxy feel.  It melts nicely in your mouth and because it's organic, it makes you feel like you're eating something that may be good for you.  People worry about additives, pesticides, etc. and this product, being organic, seems to avoid all the bad stuff.  Of course, it is a bit higher in fat than most dark chocolate bars, but if you don't mind that, the taste is good.The size of the bar is a bit small, 2.25 ounce, the price is about the same for other similar products.  On the other hand, a smaller bar is probably better than buying a large size one and devouring all of it.  I think it's a delicious tasting dark chocolate and I would probably buy it again.",positive
"Let me preface my review with this confession: I'm a chocoholic.  There's no such thing as ""too rich"" or ""too much chocolate"" or ""too decadent.""  I love me some chocolate goodness.  Milk chocolate, dark chocolate...not so much white chocolate and none of the fruit flavored chocolate.  My personal favorite is dark chocolate, but not that too dark chocolate that seems to be popular lately.  Now on with the review...I'm a huge fan of the Newman's Own brand and have a complete appreciation for organic products.  I had very high hopes for this chocolate bar.  Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed on several levels.  I found the chocolate to be drier than what my palate prefers, resulting in chocolate crumbles when I break off the pieces.  I don't like when chocolate (even the crumbles) goes to waste.  After all, any chocolate is good chocolate.I could tell, however, that the flavor of this chocolate was very pure.  It didn't have that ""additive"" flavor to it that some chocolate brands have.My last beef with Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate bar is that the squares are too big and don't break off easily.  I like bars that have smaller squares/rectangles to break off.  Because of the dry nature of the chocolate, there was never a clean break on the pieces.  It's a small, nitpicky thing, I know, but still something that matters to me when selecting a chocolate bar.And what made me ultimately give this chocolate only 3 stars was that after I broke off a few pieces and tucked the rest back in my purse, I COMPLETELY forgot I had any leftover.  This never happens to me.  I always break off a piece, and then save some for ""later.""  Later meaning about 3 minutes.  Newman's Own Organics Dark Chocolate Bar had me forgetting I even had any accessible chocolate for several DAYS until I happened to spot it in my purse again.  That should tell you something.",neutral
"My husband is Belgian, and Belgians know their chocolate.  One of the many benefits of being married to him is the exposure to the vast array of superb Belgian chocolate.  Over time, my chocolate palate has become a lot more refined, to the point that I generally prefer dark chocolate with all its richness and subtleties to the overly sweet stuff that passes for chocolate in the U.S.I'm pleased to say that this chocolate does not disappoint.  From the very first bite, I knew it was a winner.  It's smooth with a soft but pleasantly bitter edge.  It's the kind of chocolate that needs to be consumed slowly, allowed to dissolve in the mouth so that you can appreciate all of its subtle qualities.  I thought this one had some nice berry undertones.  My husband gave it his seal of approval.  The first day, we only ate one square each which, to me, is a mark of quality chocolate: it's best eaten slowly and enjoyed in small quantities.  We finished the remained of the bar the next day, and found it just as good as we had the first day.  Truth be told, I think this chocolate was about as good as any I've had in Belgium--though I may keep that part from my husband!",positive
"You call this dark?!I love dark chocolate--the darker, the better: anything in the 80%+ cacao range is just dandy, as far as I'm concerned. Admittedly, it should have been obvious from the 54% designation on the wrapper that this was in another category altogether--call it ""dark chocolate lite,"" for people who would really rather just have a Hershey bar. But I guess I had hoped that the fact that it was organic and fair-traded would somehow make up for the missing cacao. In general, I really support what Newman's Own is trying to accomplish.Alas, it was not to be. My main objection is that it tastes mass produced, like a so-called high-end chocolate bar you'd buy in a supermarket but that really is just a run-of-the-mill bar imported from Europe. In particular, there's a subtle but annoying undertaste that I don't detect in the other dark chocolate bars I'm fond of. I don't know if it's the soy lecithin or something related to how it's processed--there really are very few ingredients, which is good--but each bite has elicited nothing more than ""eh"" from me. I shared some of it with a chocoholic friend who also has a fondness for the really dark stuff, and her reaction was the same as mine.As a taste test, I bought one of Newman's Own's 70% cacao bars, which was the darkest I could find in that line in my local health food store, and it was somewhat better--at least the undertaste was missing. But it too falls short of what I seek in my empty calories, so I won't be buying any more of these, at least not until I see cacao content of 80%+.If you enjoy very dark chocolate, try Equal Exchange's 80% (lovely texture), Endangered Species 88% (with the black panther on the wrapper) or Valrhona's 85%. There's really no comparison.Two stars for an organic, fair-traded but otherwise insipid product.",negative
"Newman's Own dark chocolate is labeled as 54% cocoa. This percentage indicates how much of the natural cocoa butter and cacao solids are in the chocolate bar. Lighter chocolates typically contain more milk and sugar (and/or other ingredients) by weight. The higher the percentage of cacao in a chocolate bar, the darker and more bitter the chocolate becomes.At 54%, I'd have to rate this as a medium dark chocolate. I've eaten 70% chocolate and I think it's just too bitter for eating out of hand. This Newman's dark chocolate strikes a nice balance: it's dark enough to get some of the health benefits from the flavonoid content of dark chocolate without having the bitter flavor. But it's not sickly sweet like some cheap national brands of chocolate. I like that the ingredients are organic so I can avoid artificial flavors, high-fructose corn syrup, and the other icky ingredients some brands add to their products. Newman's has a nice flavor and doesn't leave a bitter aftertaste. It's got a rich mouthfeel without being too heavy and doesn't leave my teeth feeling fuzzy.The nutrition facts show 330 calories for the entire bar, but the bar is divided into six segments so you can easily break off a piece and only consume 55 calories at a time. I'm not into eating huge bars in one gulp, so I appreciate this. The chocolate makes a nice after-dinner treat with coffee.",positive
"There isn't much not to like about this bar, except that it seems kind of small for the price.  The chocolate is organic, it's difficult to top that.  No guilt about pesticides, etc.This bar is 54% cacao mass.  Sometimes with a super-dark chocolate the taste is very bitter.  This one is not, it has a nice mellow taste.  It's not sweet, but definitely balanced.  I am a mass-quantity chocolate eater, so that usually means milk chocolate for me.  I do like dark chocolate, but if I had the choice, it would be milk as first choice.  This one is really perfect for me because I can eat this a little bit at a time without feeling like I want to eat it all at once.  In fact, one bar lasted me about five days, which is a seriously long time in my pantry.  At this time of the year, I really need to re-think my chocolate consumption so perhaps this is the way to go, so I will eat less and perhaps enjoy more.The squares on this bar are kind of large, but easily broken up into smaller squares without wasting chocolate. Yes, I worry about wasting my chocolate, even if it is tiny amounts!  Enjoy!",positive
"Then this is the shower tool for you.  I purchased these for my fiance', he used it once and said it was terrible.  I tried it once and completely agreed with him.  The exfoliate side is nice but the pouf side is so rough it's like showering with a Brillo Pad.  Not to mention it isn't poufy enough to use on some parts of the body.  I was unable to complete one shower with this ""shower tool"" I had to go back to my normal pouf.  If you like roughness when you take a shower and no lather with your soap than this item is for you.  I disagree with the other reviewers when they say this item provides enough lather because it doesn't provide any.  I totally agree with the other person who said that you could not use this item to clean your ""personal area"".  That statement is 250% true.  It's unfortunate for me that I purchased the 4 pack, now I am with 3 extras to collect dust.  I guess when I need to use a brillo pad for cleaning a pan I could use this instead.  Don't waste your money on this 4 pack before you at least purchase 1 to make sure you like them.  Chances are you will not, and will be glad you didn't buy a 4 pack like I did.",negative
"I really don't understand why everyone is bashing this product. I have tried both the axe and dove versions (basically the same things but the tan side of the dove scrubber is a little nicer than the red side of the axe version) and they do exactly what they're supposed to be doing, making me clean. Some people are saying it doesn't allow the scrubber to be replaced.... DEAL WITH IT. Its meant to last for 4-6 weeks so I don't know why you would need ""replacement parts,"" just buy a new one! Secondly, I don't know how some people say they can't reach their ""junk"" with this. I don't know anyone who isn't either one, strong enough to squeeze the scrubber (Its made of rubber, mesh, and cloth; all three can bend/fold/etc. pretty easily) or two, flexible enough to touch their ""junk."" It's quite easy if you have any sort of motor skills.Furthermore, I just want to say I thoroughly enjoy this product (both sides) and that by combining it with the dove exfoliating body wash, I have very soft and smooth skin. Both of which are characteristics that (most) women love in regards to mens skin.The ONLY issue I have with this scrubber is that I feel like it's difficult to thoroughly wash the soap out of it at the end of the shower.LASTLY, I AM A MAN, not a woman or dove representative that has a tainted perspective of this product. I like it because it WORKS.",positive
"I think hate is too strong a word.  I do have a strange like/dislike relationship with this popcorn.  My first impression was ""OMG, it's popping all over my kitchen"".  My second impression was, ""Look how cute it is"", followed by ""this tastes REALLY good"".  And finally, ""I need a spoon to eat this stuff"".Love:1. It truly is a very ""clean"" popcorn.  The lack of hulls makes it 100% worthwhile2. Taste:  It's delicious.Not so much love:1. I suppose because the small seeds are so light, it is truly (as one review said) a volcanic erruption.  I had to hold a towel over the opening to my air popper to assure the seeds stayed inside and didn't fly all over the kitchen.  If you want to entertain small children, pets or even yourself, put in the recommended 1/2 cup and stand back and watch the show.  You can totally get around this by adding a generous 3/4 cups of seeds instead of the ""do not exceed"" 1/2 cup.  It has caused no problems with our popper.2.  Because the kernels are so small it's easy to drop them before you get them to your mouth.  This doesn't bother me that much, but it was a deal breaker for my mother when she came for a visit.Overall, I would definitely recommend this popcorn for it's taste.  My 5-year old loves the small size so I'll break out my spoon and deal with the tiny kernels.",positive
"Be sure to notice that this is sold both here and in supermarkets in a 17.6 ounce container for just a little more than is charged for other brands' 32 ounce containers. I am assuming that you, gentle reader, can do arithmetic and that you see that makes Fage mighty ""dear"", to use an antiquated term.However it is good and reasonably well strained. By that I refer to what percentage of the liquid or whey is removed from the yogurt prior to packaging. I've made plenty of my own Greek yogurt and know that as much of the whey as you remove, more will settle out. With this yogurt, in this package, I got approximately a quarter cup of liquid. It can be stirred back in but the real point is that Greek yogurt is around twice as expensive as regular - because, of course, so much of the original weight was in the removed liquid. So if a ""cheaty"" producer wants to make more per container, he leaves more of the liquid in. It is up to us, the consumers (depending on the role of the FDA which I haven't investigated), to notice this and purchase the ""good"" products. I believe Fage is doing a reasonable job of straining but still cannot justify its price per unit.This Greek yogurt does have an excellent dairy taste and is free of the ingredients other producers use to disguise sloppiness and (to me) ruin the taste: emulsifiers, thickeners such as pectin, guar gum, locust bean gum and the like. A really good yogurt simply does not require those. It also has only a mild acidity.The ingredients listed on my current container of Fage nonfat plain Greek yogurt:-Grade A pasteurized skimmed milk-Live active yogurt cultures (L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei)A one-cup serving (227g) has 130 calories with 0% fat and cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate and 23g protein.If price is no object, I highly recommend it.",positive
"I discovered these oils years ago, bought one of each flavor, and was thunderstruck at the quality. I use these in place of vegetable or olive oil whenever a dish calls for a similar flavor ingredient (to give it the extra flavor "kick"), but I found myself using them sparingly since I didn't know where to find more when they're gone! I'm almost out of the bottles I bought (just opened 2 of them, and they're fresh as ever!) and was thrilled to see them available on Amazon! The Lemon oil makes a wonderful Greek Saganaki (flamed Feta or Kaseri cheese), the Lime oil is fantastic for Thai cooking and it's many lime-based dishes, and the Orange oil I use in Salmon marinades, as well as with Oriental stir-fry & Chinese duck--I may even try it in making Duck a L'Orange! I don't recall what I paid when I initially purchased them, but as gourmet oils are pricey to begin with, I would consider this a reasonable price, especially considering Amazon's free shipping & the convenience of to-your-door delivery! The bottles are also attractive to display, & are so tall & slim that they take up very little space on your counter. Treat yourself to these oils!",positive
"This is a review from Marc's wife:  I have throughly tested this Product.Order this exact one: Nestle Nido makes a confusing array of products with similar names and labels!  Con:Taste not IDENTICAL to whole milk!  Pro:Dissolves easily, smells good.  -Tried this as creamer in tea with sugar-a person used to whole milk in his tea thought it tasted fine.  -in cooking- tried it in my favorite pancake recipe-no perceived difference.  -tried using it as substitute for milk in a couple of sauces: no complaints from anyone, I thought it tasted slighty low-fat. Certainly in a cheese or other highly flavored sauce should be fine.  -substituted for half the non-fat dried milk in our instant hot cholate mix recipe. Everyone raved about the flavor! I noticed our mix wasn't being used up at the same phenomenal clip as people professed themselves more satisfied.- Perfect for single people who want small amounts of milk, mostly for creamer in hot beverages. If you're going to use it slowly, maybe put in a glass jar in the fridge.- Disaster supplies;earthquake,hurricane,etc.- save on gasoline! Won't have to make trips for the sole purpose of someone having milk in their coffee or cereal!- Camping,etc. where weight is an issue;bring this powder and reconstitute as needed.Buy it-you will love it! If two cans seems a big quantity for you, give/resell the other one to a friend,neighbor,etc.NEW ADVANTAGES_ADDED 8-01-11-Easier to use in cooking than liquid milk- in any recipe where it calls for scalding and then cooling the milk, you can skip that step by just mixing up the amount of milk used in your recipe from the milk powder and lukewarm water. Faster and saves on pots needed too.-Absolutely ESSENTIAL if you make yougurt at home. Milk solids are added to milk in making yougurt to stiffen the milk so the resulting yougurt will have the texture people have come to expect from store-bought yogurt.By using this whole milk powder instead of nonfat milk powder, the yougurt thickens better, and it tastes better-for the best yogurt you have ever eaten, try homemade yogurt made with whole milk AND this whole milk powder!!",positive
"NIDO INSTANT DRY WHOLE MILK POWDER seemed the answer to the prayers of anyone with a too-small-for-their-needs-refrigerator-and-who-can't-afford-to-presently-purchase-a-new-refrigerator -- like me.  I've tried non-fat dry milk to save room in my refrigerator --but the taste is AWFUL!  I've tried to substitute sweetened condensed milk, (too sweet), and 1/2 and 1/2, (which needs refrigeration -- but not that much room in the refrigerator.  OK -- but no Vitamin D!  Nido Instant Dry Whole Milk Powder, though expensive, seemed just want I wanted -- and, though expensive, is not as expensive as buying a new refrigerator!The taste of NIDO is much better than non-fat dry milk.  And for most purposes, works quite well.  But somehow, when I try to use it with coffee -- and Splenda -- the sweetness of the Splenda is lessened.  I like sweet coffee -- but putting 3 or 4 times my usual amount of Splenda to achieve the sweetness I like in coffee could be dangerous.(My doctor has already told me to cut down, as too much Splenda seems to be bad for the liver.) I suspect that the LECITHIN in NIDO is what gets in the way of the sweetness, as lecithin is NOT found in most liquid whole milks, (that I know of, anyway).  So my advice would be to use NIDO in anything that does not require too much sweetness, (sweentess from Splenda, and/or sucralose, at any rate.)  But if you don't require too much sweetness in your coffee, it's OK to use, I guess.  And it can always be used, if an emergency strikes and your refrigerator stops working.",positive
"Like many high-carbohydrate instant ""soups,"" the Lentil Couscous Soup is more couscous than soup.  Preparation is easy, although mine boiled over when prepared according to the very precise (1 minute, 40 seconds) cooking time in the instructions.  I would have preferred a more vague time endpoint and directions to watch for boiling.  The resulting food is quite bland as other reviewers have noted, and what this ""low-sodium"" (330 mg) soup really needed was more salt.  The flavors that were present were nondescript, neither the couscous nor the lentils providing a distinctive flavor note.  I kept looking at the package to see what kind of flavor I should have been expecting.  The texture was also pretty monotonous, and the couscous itself did not have the best texture, which was disappointing because good couscous is not that hard to make.  As for healthy eating, the product is essentially pasta with lentils added to provide some protein and fiber, and with 37 grams of carbs the 190 calories are pretty empty -- not all that much different from macaroni with low-fat cheese.  I'm glad I tried it, I won't mind eating the other 5 cups in the pack, but I won't be buying it again.",negative
"Reading some of the reviews for this, I was worried it would be tasteless drool...but it is very well seasoned.  The ""blandness"" so often mentioned by others is due to the lack of salt...and this is a ""Lower Sodium"" soup, so I'm not sure what else people expect.  The fact is, other seasonings cannot make up for lack of salt.  You can add other (non-sodium) seasonings and change the flavor, but it will still have something ""missing"".  I believe tastes very good as it is, or you can ""spice it up"" if you want.This soup is also very healthy (especially considering other ""quick"" meal or snack options)...try getting the same fiber and protein, with almost no fat or sugar and only 190 calories, in anything else this warm and filling.  Now, others seem to have tried to compare it to soup from a five-star restaurant, complaining of missing ""distinct flavor notes"" and incorrect ""texture""...this is dehydrated soup in a cup, people!  I prepared it with hot water, and let it sit for over 5 minutes.  The soup was not ""mushy"" at all...the couscous was fine, the lentils were quite soft, but they did not break up into a nebulous grey glob or anything.  It is what it is, and for an instant ""cup of soup"", it is excellent!Considering how easy it is to store and make, the quality of ingredients, how healthy it is for a fairly filling quick meal or snack, and how inexpensive it is (the cost breaks down to less than the cost of a can of name-brand soup at the supermarket)...I am going to be buying this again for sure!",positive
"This coffee is rich, dark, flavorful and aromatic, from Holland.  The taste stands out among all the other available brands of coffee, in all forms.  It has the perfect pure, full coffee flavor and it tastes just like it smells.  I first tasted Douwe Egberts coffee at a friend's home.  I had no idea what she had given me, but it was good enough to ask her what it was.  She had given me a cup of instant Douwe Egberts coffee, from a jar she had purchased in Germany.  The taste was so good and it didn't in any way resemble any instant coffee I ever had.  I thought she had brewed a pot of something special for me.  My next experience was at a restaurant, when I ordered a cup of coffee after dinner.  It was amazingly good, and when I asked the waitress what kind of coffee it was, she told me Douwe Egberts.  I noticed a pattern here.  I then began my search for the coffee.  I couldn't find a store that sells Douwe Egberts coffee, so I found it online at Amazon, and ordered two bags of whole bean.  I experimented with amounts, and finally produced that perfect cup that I had in the restaurant.  Douwe Egberts provided the best morning coffee I've ever made. Since the price is not prohibitive, I will be ordering more.",positive
"My Cat is coming up on his 13th year and suddenly when we are home he never stops yowling. There is nothing wrong with him medically, he just began demanding an insane amount of attention (he already gets more attention than most children) and begs for food even when he is not hungry because he wants you to come in the kitchen and pay attention to him. So as much as I love incessant meowing while I am trying to read, type, talk or think.....Anywho we didn't want to reward the yowling with treats or feeding him at times other than his normal meals but ignoring the behavior as per the vet and other people instructed simply did not work. After months of his crying we chalked it up to old age and wound up just giving him treats and snacks of his wet food so we could have a phone conversation without the person on the other line thinking we were killing our animal. He mostly ignored the extra food and would gobble up the treats but we knew it wasn't a perma fix. So we tried the cat milk. He loves it. Laps it up like me at a $2 martini happy hour. It appears to have a soothing effect on him because he stops meowing for a while after he gets it. Plus we feed him premium food and he was still a little flaky. (I think due to the dry heat in our home) The cat milk seems to help with the flakiness and his coat seems smoother. I would definitely limit it to a small serving once a day, I gave him a leetle too much when I first got it and I paid for it the next day when I was scooping the box. Other than the one incident it actually seems to help his poop. cheers!",positive
"My cat kept getting sick and refusing to eat.  He would go anorexic and become lethargic I had to keep taking him to the vet.  The last time it was so bad that he was put on IV's for dehydration.  He also had a high fever and some other weird stuff going on.  I was really afraid he was not going to live very long (he was only about 4 years old).  After he was back home from the vets and feeling better, it started up again within a week.  He stopped eating and became lethargic.  My husband bought Whiskas Milk because we were trying to get him to at least drink something.  I was going to bottle feed him if I had to, but as soon as he sniffed the Whiskas Milk, he cleaned out the dish and he has not been sick since then and it has been about 2 years.  I give him a small amount several times a week or whenever he asks for it.  There must be some kind of nutrition in it that he needed that he was not getting.  If I forget to give it to him, he'll meow in a different tone so I know he wants it.  It's really a miracle, he went from being a very sick cat to very healthy.  I have not taken him to the vets since I started giving him the milk.  My other two cats who are healthy will not drink it at all, but that's okay, they don't need it.",positive
"After buying this once, I realized how full of junk it was, like hydrogenated oil, thickeners like guar gum, and corn syrup solids, plus stuff I can't spell, let alone pronounce.  So now I just buy lactaid milk and it works fine.I was hoping for something that had extra vitamins in it and maybe omega-3s, but no such luck. Whiskas missed an opportunity here.Update:  I've upgraded my kitten lactaid milk to include taurine from capsules (jarrow), and whey based amino acid digest, I think it's called Amino Gold or something, meant for sports people.  I also add a little bit of ""miralax"" Kirkland LaxaClear, 90 Daily Doses, Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (3 Pack), Compare to Miralax Active Ingredient but only a little bit.  Of all these things, I add a tiny tiny bit.  My cats weigh about 10 lbs each, so figure 20 lbs of feeding, that's about 1/5 of a 100 lb teenager.  I also water it down about 1:3 parts water:lactaid.They LOVE it, beg for it.  Two cups of it is gone in a day.  Be prepared to clean the litterbox every night though.  But it's good for them to be hydrated.  I haven't decided how to get more Omega-3 into this yet.  Maybe add almond milk?  They seem to like almonds and are after me if I eat them.Jarrow Formulas Taurine 1,000mg Capsules, 100-CountUltimate Nutrition Amino Gold Capsules, 1000 mg, 250-Count BottlesThey drink it between meals.Did I mention cats like parmesan cheese?  I'm considering adding parmesan as a flavorant to make it even more irresistible.  They already get ""chicken parm"" every other day:AvoDerm Natural Chicken Chunks Entree in Gravy Cat Food - 24 3-Ounce CansKraft 100% Real Parmesan Cheese - 24 oz. container",negative
"The picture on the product page still shows the older, rectangular packaging. What arrived was 24 of the new, smaller containers but they hold the same amount of Whiskas Cat Milk. I applaud Whiskas for reducing the packaging but, since I'm a bit slow, I ordered this based on the picture of the old rectangular boxes. My local store started carrying the new packs and I, without bothering to read the fine print, thought they were selling less product for the same price. I'm glad I did though because this was a great buy (of course I now have over a 6 month supply but the ""Best By"" date is beyond the 6 months).I started giving this to my little IBS kitty every day because she was on a course of medicine that, although it was supposed to be tuna flavored, she wouldn't take. I mixed it into the Cat Milk and she lapped it up. After we'd finished up the medicine, she still asked for her Cat Milk treat so now I give it to her while I dish out everyone's canned food. It's a perfect distraction 'cause she used to try to ""help"" and be in the way ""testing"" each bowl as I dished out the canned food. I guess you could say the Cat Milk is a bribe but either the medicine worked or the Cat Milk helped (or both) 'cause she's put back on the weight she'd lost during her last Irritable Bowl bout (and when my vet weighed her he said keep on doing whatever it is you're doing).",positive
"Now I don't consider myself a genoa salami expert, nor do I really know what separates genoa salami from any other kind of salami, but I do eat a lot of cured meats and love them. I have eaten everything from the cheap presliced salami in the grocery store sandwich supplies to boars head to high-end, ""fresh"" artisan products. This is the worst thing I have tasted. Slim jims are better than this. It smells exactly like canned dog food and tastes exactly how I would expect canned dog food to taste, but saltier. Maybe this is what genoa salami is really supposed to taste like, but if you don't know exactly what your getting don't buy this.Update: I let it sit out of the plastic package and air out over night and it was actually decent. Nothing special but edible at least. It still had the dog food smell. I made three other guys at work eat it and the one who eats anything said he loved it (although he wouldn't give me $5 for the whole case). Another guy walked around with a sour look on his face for 3 hours and the third agreed with me that it was decent and would be OK with crackers and a sharp cheese, but was nothing special. Because of these experiences I have updated my review from 1 star to 3 stars.",negative
"I PLACED THIS ORDER FOR 12 PACKETS OF ""NOH HAWAIIAN STYLE TERI BURGER MIX"" AND I RECEIVED IT IN ""TWO"" [2] DAYS FROM HAWAII [TO GEORGIA}. IT CAME NICELY PACKAGED AND THE BEST OF ALL, BESIDES THE MOST INCREDIBLE BLEND OF INGREDIENTS EVER PUT TOGETHER IN A MIX.{THIS PERFORMS MAGIC, NOT ONLY TO HAMBURGER, WE HAVE USED THIS ON CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF AND EVEN TOFU! IT ALSO MAKES AN INCREDIBLE MEATLOAF [ANYONE THAT TRYS IT WILL ASK YOU FOR YOUR SECRET!}. ""HAPA'S GOURMET INC."", WROTE A VERY NICE PERSONALIZED NOTE TO ME, WHICH IS SO VERY RARE THESE DAYS! ORDER THIS!, I AND MY HUSBAND WILL CERTAINLY BE ORDERING AGAIN AS SOON AS WE ARE DOWN TO A COUPLE OF PACKAGES. FINDING THIS IN GEORGIA HAS BEEN IMPOSSIBLE AND WE HAVE REALLY MISSED IT. ""EXOTIC-TYPE"" GROCERIES FROM THE USA AND EUROPE ARE ONLY A ""CLICK AWAY"" THANKS TO AMAZON, AND A MILLION THANKS TO THE ""HAPA'S GOURMET PEOPLE"" FOR THEIR KIND CONSIDERATION AND THOUGHTFULNESS. IF ONLY MY HUSBAND WOULD COME BACK SOON WITH THE HAMBURGER! TRY THIS IT IS THE WORLDS BEST! NOTHING COMPARES! THE SHIPPING AND HANDLING FROM HAWAII IS USUALLY SO PROHIBITIVE IT HAS PREVENTED US FROM ORDERING FROM THERE IN THE PAST, NOT SO FROM ""HAPA'S GOURMET"",VERY, WERY FAIR SHIP.&HAND.MY HUSBAND & I WOULD GIVE THIS A 10+ FOR PRODUCT AND UNBELIEVABLY GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE. MISS.M.",positive
"I strongly suspect that Peach Mango is an acquired taste, as is the POG I fell in love with in Hawaii. Mango is one of those weird fruits like rhubarb (veg?) that aren't great on their own but make everything else taste like heaven. Ever try strawberry-rhubarb pie? Run to your local Marie Callendar's and order a piece of strawberry and a piece of strawberry-rhubarb (without whipped cream, please). Suddenly you're in a different world. Even my sister-in-law who never likes anything I make, finally gave in on the strawberry-rhubarb pie. Well, mango has the same effect. Once you get used to it, you'll wonder how you ever lived life without it.NOTE: Do NOT order the ""Light"" version. All they did was put in half the amount of juice and half the amount of water. Yuck.Bottom line: see if you can get a small bottle or a taste sometime. But give it a couple of tries. If it doesn't work out, such is life. But don't forget to try the strawberry-rhubarb pie or cobbler.On the other hand, V8, which I have always liked, declares that their Fusion drinks contain one full serving of vegetables and one full serving of fruit for each 8 oz serving. I love the stuff and order it by the carton, as local drugstores and grocery stores are frequently ""out"" of the product. If you signed up for Amazon.com Prime, that provides free shipping for a one-year period for a fixed-fee, you won't have to worry about the shipping. This is convenient, because you never had to worry about weight. Living in the sub-suburbs, this is convenient because it allows us to buy a lot of staples and have to spend less time walking around the store. Go, Amazon!Here's to trying new things!r",positive
"I bought a box of these on another website. They were much larger than I expected, some pieces were much thinner than others. My dog got through most of the ranger rib within 30 minutes. She is still chewing on some of the pieces that have splintered off.The only worry I have is that the splintered pieces are just that. Thin, sharp, oddly shaped pieces. Even the main bulk of the bone after having split was very sharp looking. I would suggest to monitor your dog, especially if you have one that is known to not chew their food very well, or will get in a rush in the presence of another dog and swallow pieces before being well chewed. Swallowing these sharp pieces could be very dangerous and has me monitoring my dog very closely when she chews on these ranger ribs.I previously bought the Merrick GI bones. The bone is much thicker and does not splinter. One bone for her has lasted her (collie/hound mix) for more than a month and she has barely cracked the bone. Other breeds, her roommate the american bulldog/lab mix makes it look easier to crack the GI bone, but she practically devours the ranger rib very quickly.I would consider buying the ranger ribs only on a treat basis. MAYBE once a week if at that. They get eaten up way too fast. Although they are much cheaper than the GI bones, I don't believe they are worth buying if you want a bone that will last.",neutral
"I love cookies because I'm a fatty.These are not cookies though, they are the cookie version of sin. Ever held sin in tangible form? Well if not these ""cookies"" will do the job! If cookies had a religion, these would be their anti-christ. Hitler could not make a cookie that tasted this bad and look at his cooking attempts. These things taste like you grabbed the shells of peanuts from the floor of a 1930's stadium and shoved them in your mouth with the intent of assaulting your taste buds. Have you ever wanted to assault yours or your friends taste buds? Behold the compact way of doing so! Please keep in mind that a chaser of some type of liquid is a necessity when attempting to eat these. I unfortunately did not have any present and had to man up while trying to over come these dastardly doom disks. Speaking of which, after eating one of these I was compelled to the bathroom by some satanic calling from my belly. Upon making it there I vomited profusely. For the first time in my life, the taste of vomit was welcomed. On that note, these should never be allowed near anyone whom ever was or is bulimic or anorexic as it will give them ever more incentive to vomit.Did you know if you threw these out the window of your car you'd be ticketed for littering? Why? Due to the simple fact that they lack a trait know as biodegradable. Bacterial could not even be bothered to touch these. I could go on and on about how bad these are, but alas I have to finish taking care of these cookies.I'm going to take these and have the bag, with the remainder of the cookies, laminated to seal them in forever. After doing so, I will be shipping these to NATO with the intent of having these cookies be banned from war. I will edit this post upon receiving an update from NATO about these cookies.Little known fact, these cookies were first made in 1986. Know what else happed in 1986? The Chernobyl disaster...yeah think about it.",negative
"Please do not take this review as a dare. Please heed its caution with the utmost of seriousness.If you come across a bag like this, do not open it. The consequences will be great, but I'll get to those later. As for proper disposal, do not let ANYONE see these, as they might be tempted into opening them, seeing the deceptive word ""cookie"" included in the title. You have two options, both of which require items that are difficult to obtain, but which are the only acceptable ways for destruction to ensure these ruinous abominations don't return as even worse creatures. The first is to find some thermite or a similar accelerant that can burn this at over 4000 degrees F. The second option is to use a rocket that can escape Earth's orbit; you must carefully calculate the route to the Sun so that these don't get slingshotted back to us (we cannot risk something like this).As for the consequences: If you've ever seen a Roland Emmerich film (Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day, 2012, Godzilla, etc.) you will recall shots of people running horrified from a central location, scrambling in all futility to escape inexplicable horrors. What I've discovered from months of digging and ""Deep Throat"" style meetings in shady parking garages is that Emmerich adds all of the special effects in post-production, but uses these very cookies as ""inspiration"" for the extras in his film. Finally, you'll understand why all of the lead actors are awful (even talented actors like John Cusack), but all of the extras provide incredibly convincing performances.Andrew Johnson is widely regarded the worst president in US history. Imagine his remains being fermented like sauerkraut, sealed in jars, and then put into a time capsule to be unveiled by this horrendous ""Joseph"" character over 100 years later. The festering stink will stick with you for months. It's as if a skunk mated with sin and the scent was diabolically baked into an innocent-looking cookie.The reason I'm giving it 2 stars instead of just 1 is that these cookies have given me the most amazing idea for a spec horror screenplay. My career as a Hollywood screenwriter will flourish due to these incomprehensibly awful monstrosities.",negative
"I just got these in the mail.  Sorry, but they don't taste the same.  I'm not sure why.  The ones that weremade here years ago tasted like regular M&Ms filled with rice crispy-like stuff.  This fillingis similar in texture but I don't think it is the same material.  That is disappointing.Yes, the bags are small.  Remember, they are coming from Germany so you are paying apremium for them.  Hopefully, they'll make them again in the U. S.Ok on further reflection, the inside is ok.  I think it is the coating that is odd.  When I opened the bag I could smellsomethink like hazelnut and kind of got that flavor from the candy.  Normally I like hazelnut but NOT in these.  I hear we willbe getting Crispy M&M's in the U.S. sometime in 2012.  Great!Ok it's Aug 2012 and still no US version.  I emailed M&M but no reply so far.  I did end up eating them and have a tip.  Rub the candy shell with a kleenex before popping it in your mouth.  It helps.  Its like it has an odd-tasting oil coating it.  I think candy makers do put a top coat on for shine and whatever they use in Germany tastes different than what they use here.  Yes, its still very expensive but if you have a craving, go ahead.",negative
"WARNING: IF YOU HAVE A WEAK STOMACH DONT READ THIS!I am giving this one star since I don't think you can leave it blank.  I have written to the company about my problem and sent pictures, three weeks have gone by with no response from them.  I was hoping for an acknowledgment and an apology but alas...I ordered the cookies because of the great comments on Amazon and I am a newly diagnosed diabetic who loves cookies.  I opened the Lemon cookies and was reading my Kindle when something in my mouth didnt feel right.  I spit out what can only be discribed as a TAIL.  It appears to have been baked into the cookie and was hanging out of the piece I spit out of my mouth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am a 63 year old grandmother of 3, conservative and have NEVER posted anything like this anywhere.  Heaven only knows what I ate in the cookies preceding the tail (assuming it is a rodent tail).Amazon is a trusted part of my life and let me tell you I am terrified to eat anything out of a package again. Beware of these cookies, obviously they have at the least a terrible quality assurance dept and NO CUSTOMER SERVICE.",negative
"These almonds are very good with a slight zing of citrus lime in the favor.  I was surprised that the chili flavor to me was not as bold as I expected. Some of the Blue Diamond bold flavors like the Wasabi and Soy flavors are just, WOW, bold and overpowering.  This flavor while it was good it is milder and I didn't get a hint of a lot of chili until a minute or so after eating a few.  Even then it seems mild when compared to some of the other bold flavors.One serving of these nuts is 170 Calories and it contains 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and only 1 gram of sugar and 1 gram of saturated fat. You also get calcium, vitamin E and magnesium from the almonds which are good for your body, heart and bones. I would rather eat 28 of these almonds for 170 calories than 11 potato chips for the same calories and none of the dietary benefits.This flavor has only 5% of your daily intake of sodium. The only problem with these almonds is that they taste so good you have to be able to close the can and walk away. If you don't like the super bold and spicy flavors then this flavor is ideal for you.I like all of the Blue Diamond Almond products as I feel that they are healthier for you as long as you don't overdo it in eating them.  This is still a great flavor and I like them!",positive
"I love these Blue Diamond Almond snacks and I particularly like the bold flavors.  This flavor is very good and the smoky BBQ taste just sets off the flavor of the crunchy almond that it coats.  I like an evening snack while I read a book and these for me are just so much better than chips and other snack foods.  It gives you a chance to snack but still eat healthy.One serving of these nuts is 170 Calories and it contains 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and only 1 gram of sugar and 1 gram of saturated fat.  You also get calcium, vitamin E and magnesium from the almonds which are good for your body, heart and bones.  I would rather eat 28 of these almonds for 170 calories than 11 potato chips for the same calories and none of the dietary benefits.This flavor does have 7% of your daily intake of sodium and if you are on a salt restricted diet then make sure to watch your salt intake.  The only problem with these almonds is that they taste so good you have to be able to close the can and walk away.This is a very good product and I recommend it to you!",positive
"I used to buy the highly spiced and addictive Wasabi peas from an Asian grocery. They went great with beer. But the crunchiness of the dried peas got to me and my husband after a while, so we stopped getting them. When I run across Blue Diamond Bold Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds, I was ecstatic. Now I could once again enjoy the taste of Wasabi as well as enjoy the health benefits of almonds at the same time.You can tell that these almonds are flavored as they have a powdery coating. I was a little bit worried as I remembered that some of the wasabi peas were very hot. In case you're not familiar with wasabi, it is the green paste that is typically served with sushi and diluted down with soy sauce. It is also known as Japanese horseradish, and is quite hot. Fortunately, Blue Diamond has tempered the wasabi with  the savory taste of  soy sauce and it's not as hot as it is in Japanese snack food. But make no mistake, it still has a nice kick, but it doesn't have a long lasting effect. The initial punch of heat fades out quickly to make way for the salty, slightly smoky flavor of soy sauce, making it a very enjoyable snack.5 star snack!",positive
"Even though I (thought) I hated them for 25 years, I am a recent convert to the great taste and nutritional value of almonds. It is hard to find a quality almond. Some are too hard, some are too ""dry,"" some are too plain. Without a doubt, Blue Diamond produces the best-tasting almonds. I have had many different brands of almonds and if you are eating them out of the bag (IE, not cooking with them or mixing them with something), quality can go a long way. Blue Diamond almonds are very flavorful on their own. I typically do not like a completely plain almond, so decided to try their Bold series.The Bold Series has several different flavors. Some of these are hit and miss with me. Some of the flavors are ""too"" bold, and some taste great the first few almonds, but quickly overwhelm you. Since my favorite Blue Diamond product is Blue Diamond Almonds Roasted Salted, 6-Ounce Tins (Pack of 12), I thought I would give these a try.  I have been disappointed with other products within their Bold line, but these aren't too bad.You can definitely taste the salt and vinegar, and it's pretty much the same amount of flavor you would find with Salt and Vinegar potato chips.  Normally, I can eat half a can of Blue Diamond almonds in one sitting, however the strong flavor of the vinegar overwhelms me a bit and I can usually only eat half a serving of these at once.  If you're a big Salt and Vinegar fan however, these shouldn't be a problem.  While the Salt and Vinegar Almonds aren't my favorite in the Bold line, I do like them much better than the other varieties, and will probably get them again.  If you've never tried them before, you may want to start with purchasing just one can rather than 12.",positive
"I love all of the Blue Diamond Almond flavors and they are my favorite snack.  This one while good was not great for me.  When I hear the word ""Bold"" I expect something over the top and this one was just sort of medium.  It seems that they aimed for the middle of the road when it comes to being a spicy flavor!  We have Buffalo Wing restaurants here that offer about 6 grades of spiciness from hot to death and this wasn't even close.If I compare this to the Blue Diamond Wasabi & Soy spiciness it is not even in the same galaxy.  This is still a good flavor but not what I was expecting.One serving of these nuts is 170 Calories and it contains 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and only 1 gram of sugar and 1 gram of saturated fat. You also get calcium, vitamin E and magnesium from the almonds which are good for your body, heart and bones. I would rather eat 28 of these almonds for 170 calories than 11 potato chips for the same calories and none of the dietary benefits.This flavor does have 9% of your daily intake of sodium which is almost twice the amount in many of the other Blue Diamond flavors. It has even 50% more salt than the Bold Salt `n Vinegar flavor? For that reason I will eat this flavor more sparingly.The only problem with these almonds is that they taste so good you have to be able to close the can and walk away. If you don't like the super bold and spicy flavors then this flavor is ideal for you, just watch the salt.I like all of the Blue Diamond Almond products as I feel that they are healthier for you as long as you don't overdo it in eating them. Since they have a more moderate flavor than what I was expecting for a ""Bold"" product and contain so much salt I gave it 4 stars.  I eat these almonds because they taste good and are healthier for you but the extra salt in this one negates some of the health benefits in my opinion. This is still a good flavor and I like them but not love them!",positive
"I expected that these canisters of Blue Diamond ""Roasted Almonds - Honey"" would be the same product as the little cans of Blue Diamond ""Honey Roasted Almonds"" ( Blue Diamond Almonds Honey Roast, 6-Ounce Tins (Pack of 12) ) but they're surprisingly not the same, and have a very ""off"" taste.  What a disappointment!  Blue Diamond has apparently seen fit to add much more maltodextrin and ""other natural flavors"", which I suspect cause the odd taste, thus ruining a fabulous product.I've been having a hard time finding the small cans of Blue Diamond ""Honey Roasted Almonds"" at the supermarkets, despite all the other flavors being carried.  It's as if Blue Diamond just, for some reason, *wants* this product to fail.  First they make it hard to get the canned version, then they completely change the taste of a great product and package it in a canister, using a name that is so similar that it contains all the same words, but without a hint that it's not the same product.I'd contact Blue Diamond and complain, but I already know that they never respond to customers despite having a contact link on their website.  In the past, I wrote to them when they test-marketed and then removed some wonderful silvered almonds (not ""slivered"" but silvered, as in almonds with a very light sugary coating);  when I wrote to ask, instead of appreciating my interest as a customer, they simply ignored me.So I'm offering this review as a warning to anyone else who might make the same mistake, and think that these almonds will be like the similarly-named canned ""Honey Roasted Almonds"" from the same company.  The ones in the can are great;  these are just plain awful, and I'll be throwing out 2.9 canisters of 3 purchased.",negative
"I ordered these lovely almonds a few weeks ago, as I often find myself jonesing for junk food, and I thought that if I had something that was good for me around, I would be less likely to grab something terrible.  These nuts are packed with nutrition, and they taste amazing.  They have just enough flavor to make me want more, but the fact that they are high in fat makes it difficult to eat too many in one sitting; I'm satiated with two handfuls.  I go through one little container every week or so.  They are perfect for anyone concerned with nutrition or trying to put on or keep muscle- they pack 6 grams of protein in 1 oz.  I will definitely be re-purchasing these nuts. I wasn't so keen on the idea of the canisters, as I don't like producing so much waste, but I have purchased nuts (peanuts etc) in the past in bulk, and they did go bad before I finished eating them.These nuts have kept me out of the icecream, chocolate chips, and other naughty sweet things that have little nutritional content.  These nuts taste like they should be bad for you, but they are more similar to vitamins than junk food; read the back for the nutritional content: 35% Vitamin E, 15% Phosphorus, 20% Magnesium, 35% Manganese....the list goes on...:)Update: I ordered my second shipment of these.  I love these and I eat a handful of these almonds after my morning banana yogurt shake and with my vitamins :)",positive
"I've been drinking tea since the day I was born.No, really.My father was very British, but we didn't live in England so he felt inclined to drown me in everything British to make up for it.We lived in many places, including Sri Lanka, which is famous for its tea. The locals used to joke that the tea leaves get sent to Europe and Asia and the remaining dust in the bottom of the crates was shipped off to the United States.When we first moved to the United States, finding a good cup of tea was a challenge. They have this thing for stuffing it with sugar and lemon and pouring it all over ice - don't get me wrong its not bad - but you could do the same thing with water and get the same basic taste. The tea here didn't taste much like tea unless you steeped it for 10 minutes, at which point it became too bitter. We found a store that held some British teas we enjoyed overseas, PG Tips being one of them (Another being caffeine-free Typhoo for nights we had trouble sleeping). They had it in stock occasionally but you had to grab it when you saw it because it wasn't around often.Years later, I discovered PG Tips on amazon. I haven't gone a day without good tea since.These bags are so strong that you can get a bunch of flavor simply by pouring boiling water over the teabag and then immediately taking it out. About the same as steeping an american grocery store tea for two minutes. These guys are $5 for a pack of 40 at the local Harris Teeter so this is a great bargain. My perfect cup is two teaspoons sugar, one part milk and three parts water. Drink it while its still steaming - and good luck not smiling afterwards!",positive
"PG Tips has been a favourite for families in England for decades. I was delighted to find a service on line(Amazon.com)where I could continue to purchase the only black tea that I will drink. It's flavour is consistent - a full bodied delicious tea to start every day with bounce! In addition, we resort to the comforting brew frequently throughout the day. It is a refreshing break-time drink, as well as a comfort during times of stress. A good 'cuppa' will calm anxiety, especially when shared with a friend. So boil that kettle of water frequently and savour this delicious tea.It's so easy to buy this on line at a very reasonable price. Amazon makes everything simple. I have a standing order for a supply of PG Tips every other month. It is always delivered according to my schedule, and shows up on my doorstep. No more reordering, no more shopping, and the ability to cancel an order if I am going away. Should I wish to have my tea sent to a different location it is no problem either. Just get on line and advise the distributor of your need, and all will be taken care of. The service is first class.Go ahead. Enjoy for yourself the 'real' English tea!",positive
"Ok, I've been drinking a variety of hot teas usually with cream & a tad of sugar since the late 1970's... before that iced tea...Amazon did sell this at an excellent price 'IF' you subscribe & it arrived promptly with a VERY FRESH date... expiration in 2013 for best flavor (bought in August 2011).Unfortunately, this tea is too weak & too smooth... I have to use 3 tea bags per 10-11oz cup of water to get some strength infused into it for 10 minutes! I recommend Lifeboat Tea (also from UK) over this or Scottish Breakfast if you want even more strength & full flavors.If you don't want strong Full Flavors or Sophistication, then this tea is a buy for smooth & subtle drinking... good for a tea party... to eat little cakes & scones with it. Better it be Lifeboat or Scottish Breakfast, imo, for my tea parties. :-)Right now, my ideal blend would be a combination blend of Scottish Breakfast AND Lifeboat... Lifeboat needs a tiny kick of strength & flavor from the Scottish tea... that's my perfect cuppa tea...If you know a better stronger blend that can top that combo taste, then please comment to this post... and Thanks!!!",neutral
"This is a very drinkable blend of Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan black teas from PG Tips, one of the UK's most popular brands. Although some California grocery stores stock this tea, I had not tried it until reading helpful reviews on Amazon.Each PG Tips bag weighs 38 percent more than the Lipton bag (that is available in the USA). As expected, PG Tips makes a stronger brew. Each PG Tips bag has so much tea that I can easily make a 12 ounce mug with a single bag.PG Tips is a sturdy, straight-ahead blend with more strength than Lipton's. It is a caffeine-rich tea - in part because each bag has more tea than other brands.PG Tips uses a pyramid shaped bag that allows more room for tea leaves to expand while steeping. Does it make better tea? I don't know, but it is a point of differentiation.HINT: PG Tips also makes a Special Blend black tea that is only slightly more expensive in stores. I much prefer the Special Blend to their regular black tea. The PG Tips Special Blend is a very hardy and rich breakfast tea. The Special Blend is more sensitive to longer steeping times (I usually steep mine less than 3 minutes), but I find the taste more complex and satisfying.Many prefer loose tea because tea bags contain the less expensive ""fannings"" or ""dust,"" remains from processing loose leaf tea. And with some others brands of tea (not PG Tips), some people can taste the paper used in the bag.If you (like I) sometimes appreciate the convenience of bags, I recommend trying PG Tips as a sturdy everyday tea. And, I more strongly recommend their Special Blend as a hardy and rich breakfast tea.",positive
"PG Tips processes the tea leaves so brewing is reduced to mere seconds and, in my experience, there is zero bitterness, even if something happens so I have to let the bag sit in the hot water until it cools.This is what I do for ""nearly instant"" brewed iced tea at the office:  Mostly fill a large glass (24 oz) with ice cubes, slowly pour very hot water over 1 PG Tips bag in a small mug (8 oz). [I use the hot water spigot on the coffee machine.] Immediately pour the hot brew over the ice. If needed, top up glass with cold water. Stir to mix and chill thoroughly.  Voila! ""instant"" iced tea.Each bag contains a relatively substantial amount of tea, so I keep the bag in the heatproof mug so I can savor 2 full-flavored glasses from one bag. Comparing myself to acquaintances, as well as published recipes, I like my tea strong, so this is significant. (UPDATE: I ran out of PG so got a box of Twinings at Walgreens, took 2 bags to make one glass--same mug and glass as above--and had to let it steep 4 minutes before it smelled ""done"". So I guess this means PG is 4 times fuller-flavored than Twinings & infinitely quicker to brew.)A connoisseur would probably snub this product (simple, ""sweet leaf"" with no complexity); to my mind, this is the only shortcoming. That said, it still produces a wonderful cup for the everyday and workaday: full-bodied in the mouth and very satisfying. I don't need to add any sweetening or flavoring. Terrific by itself AND robust enough to enjoy with food. Makes excellent kombucha, too.Great stuff!Really pleased with the price here on Amazon. Local stores only stock small boxes, which work out to be 14x (!!) the unit price of this item. (UPDATE: December 2009, Unable to find any local sources.)",positive
"I grew up in Scotland, and I remember drinking 2 or 3 cups of tea a day, even as a child.  When my family and I came to the US and tasted Lipton Tea, we almost died! It didn't taste anything like ""our"" tea.  PG Tips has a smooth and very pleasant flavor, without being weak. So I must say, I am very happy to be able to purchase PG Tips at a very reasonable price from Amazon. My family used to have to have tea sent over from our relatives in the UK before Amazon was around! :)  Whenever friends come over and they try it, they ask what it is, thinking its some ""high end"" expensive loose leaf tea, so they are suprised when they see it comes in a bag.The flavor can be very strong if left to steep for a long time, but as with everything, it depends on each person's preference as to what they like.  I believe this tea is best suited to drink with milk, however it is also pleasant with a little sugar and slice of lemon.  Just remember, when making tea, to use BOILING WATER. I see so many people make tea with hot water, and it just doesn't taste the way it should when made that way.  If you don't believe me, make a cup with each type of water and test it yourself, I think you'll be very surprised.I highly recommend PG Tips, and have not found it less expensive than Amazon's price anywhere else.",positive
"The Good: PG Tips tastes a little like an earl grey and can be bought in bags or loose leaf. It tastes noticeably different than standard brands like Lipton. It can be found in smaller packages at most supermarkets in America. All PG Tips products seem to be reasonably priced.The Bad: I personally do not like the flavor. I am used to drinking loose leaf teas and am open to trying any kind of tea or herbal infusion, but until a friend said that this tastes a bit like earl grey to them I didn't think I would ever finish the box. Strangely, when I think about it that way it actually doesn't taste as bad, but it's still not the greatest.Other notes:I've tried this on a recommendation from a friend. I bought the loose leaf variety because I normally prefer loose leaf teas. I can't imagine that the bagged variety would taste noticeably different to your average tea drinker, but I highly doubt that it has exactly the same flavor.If you're used to plain tea (black tea) brewed from bags (like lipton or bigalow) and you are looking for something different to try then go for it, but buy a small box just to try at your local supermarket. But if you appreciate higher quality whole leaf teas from reputable tea merchants, then this isn't your cup of tea ;)",neutral
"I am not a tea drinker at all, I usually prefer coffee.My twin is a tea-fantic & she drinks tea all day. She drinks it iced, hot, with milk, with honey, with sugar.She would usually drink Lipton teas, that smell greet, have a clear awesome bag, but the tea tastes like crap!I have a couple of British friends, who always drink tea. I tried to become a tea drinker, but still couldn't do it.And I'm from TEXAS, I just didn't like tea, in any form.I was first introduced to this P&G tips, when I took a trip to Fiji &  I fell in love with it.This tea was delicious from the first sip. I had it, hot with milk and sugar.When I returned to the US, I could not locate this tea at all. I was extremely depressed, & i looked at every store.So,  I returned to drinking coffee.But about 2 years after my trip, I found it in an HEB supermarket (since this, I have found it in Kroger, Albertsons,)I purchased a huge box & haven't looked back!I love this drink & it makes me feel less anxious than coffee did.If at first you don't like this, try it different ways,Try steeping the bag for more or less time, try it hot, cold, with milk, with creamer, with sugar, with honey.Find your way. You probably won't regret it.",positive
"I drink tea every day. When my regular English Breakfast stock ran out, I ordered this item based on Amazon user reviews, which have always been reliable. How disappointed I was!The package I bought is sold by ""MarJam LLC"", the larger outside box came in perfect shape. However when I opened it, the two tea boxes inside looked crushed and broken in corners. It was clear they were already broken before being put into the delivery box, it's hard to believe somebody will knowingly ship crushed boxes to customers. As I tried to clean up the tapes and wrapping, dark tea power made a complete mess in the kitchen.At that point I was still hopeful, after all it's the tea not the packaging we buy. Unfortunately the first taste didn't do much for me, it was nothing special, less flavorful than a lot of regular brands. There were two things that should serve as indicators: 1) I looked at the expiry date it's in 2011, no manufacturing date shown; 2) Each large thin paper box holds 240 loose bags, compared to some other brands that have much better packaging to preserve the flavor. The regular 48 bag box I buy has two foil packs inside.To summarize, I got two big crushed boxes for a total of 480 loose tea bags, some of them are in power form no longer contained in bags. They lack flavor as of now. Unless I drink them in a few months, they will expire in 2011.I couldn't have been more disappointed.",negative
"Having grown up in Australia and then moving to the USA to live, I have long missed a good cup of (hot) tea. But then I found PG Tips here at Amazon and I have been buying them ever since. Tip: check the number of tea bags and prices to determine the best deal.This is a strong Orange Pekoe tea (basic, medium-grade black tea), much stronger than anything I have found at retail in the US grocery stores. It *will* stain your pot or cups over time, but as many tea drinkers will tell you, this just makes for a better cup of tea. If this becomes unsightly, I take a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to the inside of the cup to remove the stain. According to the box, PG Tips is a British blend of Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan teas.The pyramid shaped bag allows for more water flow and better steeping, which means more tea flavor from each bag. Make sure you boil your water to a rolling boil and steep for at least three minutes for maximum flavor (as with most black teas, longer steep times will result in a bitter taste because the release of tannin). I like to drink mine hot with a splash of milk, at all times of the day.",positive
"I have always been a hot tea drinker, and over the past 5 years black tea has become my favorite drink. I purchased my first box of PG Tips at a local store after reading some reviews here. I thought to myself,  ""I am sure it's good, but I'm an experience tea drinker and should not expect it to exceed some of the brands I already drink."" Given the higher price of PG Tips, as expected, I found it FAR superior to regular Lipton, Walmart's Great Value Brand, and Lipton Black Pearl. It also surpasses similarly priced teas like Twinings, Stash and Tazo. What really surprised me is that it is solidly better (albeit not by huge margins) than more expensive teas like Numi and Mighty Leaf. So what makes it better? Firstly, it's smooth, aromatic and satisfying in a way the others are not. Secondly, as tea begins to cool a bit, the other brands' taste (especially the cheaper ones) begins to become a little off-putting. I find that with PG Tips even as it cools a little, I do not rush to finish the cup since it maintains its taste. I just purchased the 240 count two pack and recommend PG TIps to all tea drinkers.",positive
"I first discovered PG Tips when I was researching what kind of tea one of my British characters would have imported to the Midwestern university where he reigned as President. (Dudley, from This Brilliant Darkness This Brilliant Darkness) That was when I discovered that PG Tips was the best-selling British tea. Upon editing, that detail got cut, but I never forgot.A few years later, I was delighted to find PG Tips on the shelf of my local grocery, in the imported foods section. I bought some to try, because I am a tea ""whore."" I always have upward of two dozen varieties of tea in the house at any given time--a situation that my then-coffee-addicted, then-boyfriend Tim found ridiculous.As soon as Tim tried PG Tips, all that changed.I now subscribe to recieve two extra-large boxes of PG Tips every few months. Tim takes a box to work and uses the rest here. He can't live without it. Also, we are extremely happily married, and he spoils me with whatever I want. Coincidence?  I think not.I have consequently become addicted to K Cups--but that's a different story.For the record, this & Earl Grey are the only teas Tim likes...so me and my 22 other varieties go the iced tea route & don't try to come between him & his Elixir of Life.Thank you, PG Tips, for making our lives complete.",positive
"While this may not be ""premium"" tea, it IS very good tea. It has a smooth, not harsh, yet bold flavor. It stands up well to milk or cream and makes a very good iced tea. After drinking this, Lipton's tea just seems so unbearably harsh and acrid. It brews up well, never seeming to become bitter. It works well as a general, all purpose, every day tea; also, blending well with mint or other flavors, like cinnamon, if that's what you like. PG is good black, too. It is a finely cut tea, BUT, so what? It steeps well and tastes great. The tea bags are pyramid shaped, which does seem to brew better, probably because more of the bag and tea is in the water and less is floating.  Also, there is more bag surface exposed to the water.  The material the bag is constructed of is different than the usual bag.  It is softer with a more open weave, so again, water flows through better.  It does not leave a slight taste of the bag, as some other brands do. I searched high and low, for years, and paid way too much for stale PG Tips before finding it on Amazon at a very good price, especially when purchased at subscribe and save prices. I do prefer the loose tea, but occasionally use tea bags, for traveling. There are other teas I enjoy, but this remains on my list of favorites, both for taste and price!",positive
"If you haven't bought a 240 count package of tea before, let me tell you how much it is.  A lot.  That's how much.  This is the church's morning tea supply for the next few months.The pyramid teabag is very nice.  The bag material appears to be a standard tea bag like the kind used by Celestial Seasonings, but the four corners of the bag were formed into a pyramid instead of a square.  A tea bag, of course, will retain some air as it is steeped.  A square tea bag will float flat on the surface of the water.  A pyramid, on the other hand, floats as an upside down pyramid.  I don't know why the air doesn't collect in one of the corners, but it doesn't.  Bottom line: the rest of the bag, and thus the tea, is submerged, which makes for a (in my opinion) much better steep than a square bag.The tea itself is quite enjoyable, although I am not a connoisseur by any means.  I use one bag in the morning to make about a liter of tea, then down it with a big breakfast.  This tea is not as in-your-face earthy as the last black tea I tried (a Yorkshire blend), and I like it better.  It still has that earth and slightly bitter flavor, but it is a little sweeter than the Yorkshire blend I tried, probably because it is made from the tips of the plant, as the product name states, or perhaps it came from a different and better crop, or some other reason that I do not know.  I am not one to add anything to my tea for sweetening or any other alteration, so I prefer this tea.There's just a ton of it.  Two-hundred forty tea bags in an absurd quantity.",positive
"What more can a person ask for when they have a good cuppa in their hand?The boxes may be huge and the subscription of getting two big boxes of tea might sound like you are ready to open a tea room but it isn't.  The tea is fresh so it will last a fair amount of time and the price is the best I have found short of walking into an ASDA in the UK!  480 Tea bags is not that much when you do the math.  One in the morning, another around lunch, and another in the afternoon, three bags a day (so far). Then a friend pops by and there goes two bags, if they stay a while another or two, lets count two bags once a week for friends.  That makes 21 for the regular week, add two more you have 23. One box lasts 10 weeks, and if you have friends over after church the extra 10 goes quick. So this is only 20 weeks of tea, and it is still fresh and before the best by date!I am retired Military and can shop on base.  The tea on base is not as fresh as these, and the price is more also.Again, I ask, What more can a person ask for when they have a good cuppa in their hand?",positive
"There really isn't much I can say.  If you've had PG Tips you know the difference.  If you haven't you don't know what your missing.I'm from the UK originally and for years in the States I drank Lipton as it was the only brand I could readily find.  But along came Amazon and restored my access to my favorite tea.If you're used to drinking Lipton, PG TIps has a stronger flavor and if you brew it real strong it can get bitter on you.  However I used to use 2 Lipton bags to get the strength I like and just one PG Tips bag does the job nicely.If you're not sold, wait until it goes on sale or special and at least try one box.  Its particularly good if you brew it in a proper ceramic or china teapot rather than making it directly in a cup.Actually that is one thing to note.  These tea bags don't have little strings so make sure you've got something handy to fish them out with.From an Eco-friendly perspective I also like the fact that you only have the tea bags and the main box they come in.  Only the plastic shrink wrap is not recyclable.  If you drink a lot of tea using individually wrapped tea bags you are going to be generating a lot of unnecessary waste.  Particularly for those teas in plastic envelopes.  At least in Lipton's favor they do use paper wrappers you can recycle.",positive
"First off, I wanted to correct every bullet point in the product listing above.1. This is 4 six packs or 24 cans of soda, for a total of 288 ounces, not 48.  So, currently a little more than .60 a can.  Considering how difficult this product can be to find in certain geographical locations, this is to many people, quite a deal.  Much better than 3.61 a can anyway.2. The flavor has nothing at all to do with iced tea and I wouldn't describe Cel-Ray as ""iced tea like"" in the least.  It's much more comparable to ginger ale, or ginger beer.  It's less sweet than 7-UP or Sprite and more spicy or peppery with a mild, light vegetable undertone to it from the celery seed extract.3. While it's LESS sweet than most soft drinks on the market it's certainly sweet, as corn syrup is the second listed ingredient after carbonated water.  Granted they must use a lot less than regular soft drinks but it's plenty and Cel-Ray qualifies as ""sweet.""  It's also fairly strongly carbonated.  If pouring into a glass, you will see a light greenish-yellow color and a big, substantial head at the top of the glass.If you've never tried this before and it sounds iffy to you, you might want to taste test it first.  But for anyone with fond memories of pairing a Cel-Ray with a pastrami on rye, you already know how great they taste.  If you are a regular drinker of ginger beer or ""hot"" ginger ale then your tongue is ready for Cel-Ray.  This soda also makes a great mixer for Gin or Vodka.  It works pretty well for times when your stomach is upset too.  One of my all time favorites.",positive
"I can't rave enough about this dog food.  I had a magnificent small Boston Terrier who graced our lives for 14 years.  For the first 5 or 6 years he ate what we thought was a good quality pet store brand food.  He seemed to thrive well so we didn't think twice about it until he started having a strange odor and his coat started to look unhealthy and his little pink skin started showing through.  Still, we had no idea that it was the food that was causing these problems.  Fortunately we found out that he had a wheat allergy and the primary ingredient in his food was wheat!  Poor dog..we were slowly killing him with his dog food.  After much research we purchased this food and he became well again.  His coat brightened up and his breath became tolerable again!  He lived a long and happy life until this past April when he passed on.  This past week we were graced with a shelter dog of about 8 or 9 years old.  We don't know to much about him as he was ""dumped"" dog, but we know that he loves his Nutro Ultra Senior Dry Dog food!  Please take the wheat and junk fillers out of your dog's food by switching to Nutro Ultra.",positive
"This is a great dry dog food for seniors. In fact, my young dog prefers it to the Nutro Adult in the purple bag, this is so tasty. It has had a new face lift recently, new formulation, and they are even more crazy about it. The nuggets are a bit more plump and now multicolored and they do not look nearly as dry and crumbly. My dogs like it as much as ever and there has been no stomach upset from any change.If you are looking for a high quality dog food that even many allergic dogs can eat, this is it. (My dog nearly died after eating one mouthful of Merrick Senior Medley, he got so sick. Other friends also report their dogs not being able to eat Merrick in wet or dry because of allergies.) If you are looking for a great senior food, this will keep your older pet looking slim and trim provided you follow the instructions on the bag. (As a side note, the canned food is also very good, but unfortunately, really not good value compared with the dry, and compared with other brands of canned, just as Natural Balance and Natural Balance Limited Ingredient.)After the latest food recall, I also just want to remind people to always wash their hands before and after feeding their dog. It should be common sense but sadly it is not.  Salmonella abounds and while it will not usually harm a pet, it can harm humans. I love this food because it is so wholesome for my pets and so safe. 30lb bag is great value too.",positive
"Oatmeal is good for you, but I have always hated the taste.  The Maple & Brown Sugar flavor of Quaker Instant Oatmeal has always been my favorite way to eat it.  I started with the regular version, then moved to the Lower Sugar option, and have finally settled on the Weight Control variety.  The Weight Control tastes great and smells like waffles.One reviewer of this product was disappointed by the fact that when he compared the Weight Control version to the regular Quaker Instant Oatmeal, he realized that Weight Control has the same number of calories (160) and more fat (3g instead of 1g), but you need to analyze the products as a whole.  There may be more fat in the Weight Control, but if you look at the other components of the product, you'll see that Weight Control has fewer calories coming from carbohydrates (29g instead of 33g), BUT it has two times more dietary fiber (6g instead of 3g) and a lot less sugar (1g instead of 13g!).  More dietary fiber and less sugar is what you should really be looking for in your carbs anyway.  Weight Control also has almost twice as much protein as regular (7g instead of 4g).There is more to think about with your food than how much fat it contains.  Quaker Instant Oatmeal Weight Control fit my family's needs, but you should make sure you really look at the different products' nutritional information.  You can compare Quaker's products on their website: [...].",positive
"Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Weight Control, Maple & Brown Sugar, is my hubby's favorite instant oatmeal. He never was crazy about instant oatmeal until Quaker Oats came out with this more nutritious product. Although we both prefer Old Fashioned Quaker Oats, the instant is much handier. It's very easy to prepare; we empty one packet into a microwaveable bowl, add 2/3 cup water & microwave 1 minute, stir and eat.  I add a few chopped walnuts or pecans, my hubby adds milk.Quaker Oats Weight Control instant oatmeal has 6 grams of fiber which includes 4 grams of soluble fiber, 1 gram of sugar & 7 grams of protein.  A serving = 160 calories, a total of 3 grams of fat, with .5 grams saturated fat, 0 trans fat, 1 gram polyunsaturated fat, & 1 gram monounsaturated fat.  For anyone limiting salt the sodium content is 310 mg.  or 13% of your daily rec. value.Potassium = 150mgTotal Carbohydrate = 29 gramsA listing of vitamin/mineral content:Vit A 20%Calcium & Magnesium each 10%Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vit. B6, Folic Acid each 20%Phosphorus 15%(I prefer Quaker Instant High Fiber Oatmeal, Maple & Brown Sugar; I add walnuts or pecans to it)",positive
"I regularly buy the flavor variety pack in the grocery store because that's all they carry. I logged on to trusty ol' Amazon to see if I could order just cinnamon or just banana bread. They're way more expensive than this flavor, and here's why: this is the worst one. It smells fine, at first, like pancake syrup, but then you realize that you can smell it for days after you've cooked it. Seriously. My husband asked me last Saturday if I was making something for breakfast, and when I told him no, he looked at me strangely. Later he told me that he thought I had cooked myself some breakfast and didn't want to share! The smell was from this flavored oatmeal I had made on WEDNESDAY. Even just picking it up while shuffling through and looking for a cinnamon packet can cause the smell to linger on your hands for hours. The taste is pretty strong, too...it's not necessarily bad, it's just overpowering. Like I said, it smells like pancake syrup, and that's pretty much what it tastes like--really sweet syrup. I would advise you go out and buy one variety box at the store before committing yourself to 4 whole boxes of syrupy sweetness.",negative
"My older kids won't eat it if we paid them and it tastes kinda borderline to me.  But my 15 month old (who is picky) loves it.  I try to feed my kids food I prepare from my own kitchen, but this little guy wasn't getting enough iron.  The doc has put him on a high iron diet.  He always analyzes his food visually and won't let us pry open his mouth if it doesn't pass inspection.  But he willingly tasted this before he saw the green puree and was instantly sold!  I suspect he likes the cool delivery system. I'm checking with the manufacturer to see if it really is 120% DV for iron, or if it's a misprint.*** Update!  Yes, Ella's reports that it was a misprint and the company is working hard to fix the problem.  4% is the actual number.  That fits more with spinach's DV's.  Only way to get that high is to add iron supplements!  Glad I checked.  Got a quick and honest answer from them.  Hope they are able to fix labeling issues soon. It's still on our list of foods to boost iron levels.***I found some on sale in a local grocery store.  Amazon's price came pretty close, and is still cheaper than other online places I've found.  Including the manufacturer's website.Each kid has their own tastes, so don't write it off because it looks or tastes nasty to others.  Worth a try at least once (it might help to not look disgusted when you give it to your kids).  Seems to be a good product.  Now the frugal mom in me is trying to figure out if I can trick him by making my own puree and using a syringe to re-fill the bag so he'll eat!",positive
"I can hardly contain my excitement so I had to post a review. My baby is almost 17 months old. When she first started solids at around 6 months, she was adventurous and tried and ate everything, including a great amount of veggies. When she turned a year old, she got really fussy and turned her little nose up at every single veggie we tried to give her. She would only eat fruit and yogurt with her cereal in the morning and for the rest of the day she would only accept meat. This has been going on for so long now that I began to get really really worried that she wasn't getting enough good nutrition. I had seen Ella's pouches, but hadn't tried them. A friend highly recommended them to us this weekend so I figured we should try it. I decided to go full on veggie and try this flavor (spinach, apple, rutabaga), and just give them away if she really hated it.Ok, so I'm only giving it 4 stars just in case things change, BUT i tasted one just now and thought, yuck, ok, this is REALLY strongly spinach flavored, she is NOT going to eat this, but I gave her the pouch and she gobbled it DOWN! She was still trying to get some out of the empty pouch! I can't believe it. I'm a very pleased mama. My fussy baby ate spinach, woohoo! :)I'll see how things go over the next few pouches, but so far I recommend them for fussy eaters. If she continues to like this one, I will try a few more. Thanks Ella's kitchen!",positive
"Great product.  For my older daughter, I made all organic baby food homemade.  Since we moved after the birth of my second child, we aren't able to get a nice fresh variety of organic fruits and veggies like we used to, so I decided to try buying organic baby food instead. My kids love these pouches (give or take a few of the flavors). I love the pouch packaging for easy clean-up, compact travel and not having to worry about carrying glass jars around.Both my infant (9 months old) and toddler (2.5 years old) love this flavor of Ella's the best, much to our surprise.  I think it's probably b/c it one of the few foods without bananas added.  It is a bit runny, so keep that in mind when using a spoon to feed.  But since it's so runny, it's good for younger ones that aren't used to thicker solids.The Spinach, Peas and Pears from Plum Organics is similar in taste, but is a little thicker, if the consistency of this one isn't right for you.  Also, we often mix this with some rice cereal to thicken it up if needed.I would recommend buying the variety pack to see which ones your kids might like.  Also, if they don't like it at first, don't give up, give them some time and try it again later.  They might change their minds.",positive
"I found these wondering the isle of Target one day.  I'd decided to try baby food again because all of a sudden she stopped eating fruits and veggies.  Won't touch them if she recognizes them.  I don't know if a carrot or a pea chased her in one of her dreams, but it's been a nightmare trying to force her to eat them.  So for a time I just gave up and then she gained weight...oh no.  So went to find some baby apple sauce and stumbled upon these.  Best. Discovery. Ever.I take 2 with me when we're out, and give them to her when we're in the car or in between plays on the playground.  The best part of these is that I can 'inject' these into her when we're rushed. She's loved all of the flavors except for the Sweet Potatoes, and gets a kick out of eating them herself.After calculating what it would cost for me to make such concoctions (cheap but time consuming) and taking into consideration the method of delivery (the spouted pouch, which is about 50% of this product's wow factor) that I can not imitate, Amazon is the very best place to buy these yummy pouches.  Amazon's price makes my daughter consuming 2-3 of these a day affordable.",positive
"This stuff is garbage and Ella's Kitchen should be ashamed for false advertising. I was really surprised to see a fruit product like this one had so much calcium (10%) on the package compared to most of the other baby fruits out there (usually 0-2% unless veggies or yogurt's added in) and chose this over other products, thinking the extra calcium would be worth the extra $ for my baby in the long run. When you check it against Ella's website, it HAS NO CALCIUM%! Same goes for all the other stage 1 Ella's fruits (butternut squash, carrots, apples, prunes: 30% calcium on package but 2% on the website, carrots, apples, parsnips 30% calcium on package vs. 0% on website all the same serving size) -- there were other differences too in protein, iron, etc. It does cost a lot more than some of the other organic baby fruits out there and tastes awful. If your baby is just as content with the other less expensive organic baby fruits out there, go with the cheaper alternative because nutrition wise, Ella's no better!What a disgusting marketing ploy by Ella's Kitchen to get parents to choose their products because it is falsely more nutritious when it's the same as other organic baby fruits in terms of nutritional value.",negative
"Whether you like goat milk or cow milk is a matter of taste (I somewhat prefer cow milk in a carton over  goat milk made by adding water to  this powder). However, there is a strong reason for preferring goat milk. Namely that it appears healthier for you and your children. This is that goat milk in the human study does not produce bovine caso-morphin-7 (BCM-7). This  peptide is produced by digestion of all of the cow milk available in the US. It is not produced by goat milk (or human milk). There are a number of conditions for which bovine casomorphin-7  seems to play a role, including atherosclerosis (and hence heart disease and strokes), Type 1 diabetes, schizophrenia, autism, milk intolerance (not due to lactose intolerance) and sudden infant death syndrome. The source for the above information is Woodford's recent book Devil in the Milk: Illness, Health and the Politics of A1 and A2 Milk.  Amazon lets you read significant fractions by searching with the keywords for what interests you, although I suggest buying the book and reading the full evidence. While the milk of not all cows produce BCM-7 when digested, in the US milk free from these problems can not be bought(such milk can be bought in New Zealand and Australia). Thus, for those that wish to protect themselves and their children, the alternatives are to avoid cow milk (substituting something else, such as breast milk for babies), or use goat milk. Fortunately, calcium or other nutrients in milk can be obtained from foods other than milk. If we wish to consume milk, goat milk is the most available alternative for most outside of New Zealand and Australia. However, goat milk is available in only a few stores, and these may not be near you. In these cases, a powdered goat milk, or a canned goat milk may be the healthy alternative. Powdered is cheaper than canned. If you do not anticipate using large amounts, having it in these 4 ounce packages will reduce the risk of the powder going bad before being used.",positive
"Now keep in mind that I'm kind of a coffee snob, but I rarely have time to grind and press my own coffee.  I use the Senseo pods simply for convenience sake.  And since they have different flavors, I figured I'd give them a try.Now Senseo coffee in general tends to be better than most any store pre-ground, canned, or mass produced brand, like Folgers or Maxwell House.  But that's not saying a whole lot.  I find these to be kind of bitter, but the one saving grace is that I like the frothy finish.My biggest complaint is the inconsistency.  When I initially wrote this review, I was drinking my first package that came in a four-pack.  It actually tasted kind of fresh, and I liked it.  However, the next two packages were quite stale.  I have now tried a different brand of coffee pod which really blows this one out of the water.One to help make better coffee with your Senseo coffee maker:  Don't brew as soon as the red light stops flashing.  Let it warm up a few more minutes before you hit the brew button.Also, there are some pretty good pods out there, and they are not expensive.  You can even get fair trade and organic blends along with single origin coffees.  Shop around.  The Senseo brand pods are about the worst pods I've tried, but since they are better than Folgiers, I give them two stars.",negative
"and not worth the premium price. I had seen this tea before and when Amazon offer the $10 off I decided to try the Yata Watte & the Breakfast teas.Twinings Ceylon has a distinctive - as they call it - ""bright"" flavor, but I can't detect any taste that comes close here. On the can Yata is described as ""It tastes round, full almost muscular and juicy, with elements of ....spices and bay leaf""......? Our friend B.P. describes it as ""very light"" which comes closer to the truth as far as I can taste. This tea isn't that different than from PG tips, Yorkshire gold or any decent quality black tea.Second issue is the packaging, If you go to the Dilmah site you see the owner patting himself on the back about what a good guy he is for the way he runs his plantations. He should try producing a little less waste for us consumers to throw away, first a shrink wrap holding the 3 cans together, then each can is shrink wrapped, an outer lid, an inner lid, and then last a foil & plastic bag. Not only does it gripe the conscientious consumer in me to see so much waste, but it is adding 2-3 dollars for something that may get second use or second best goes to recycling.",neutral
"I just opened the tiny pack and made a bowl of their miso soup.  The good things is that the tofu, green onion and seaweed arent small.  The taste is good with not a lot of salt content ---- 510 g.  However the little plastic box that houses the block of miso tends to crush up so you have to make sure when you take it out you get all the stuff that has fallen out. The other problem I had was that they say put block in bowl and add 160 ml of hot water.  Well I dont know how much that is so I just put in 8 ounces.  It is very mild and does have a good taste with nice bits of stuff. I gave it four stars because of the packaging (the block should have a cover) and it would be nice to know how much 160 ml is?UPDATE: It has been some time now and I still love this little package of miso soup.  I have learned to deal with the packaging.  I have this practically everyday.  My only other complaint is that the seaweed is huge, so I take some scissors and cut it up. I HAVE A QUESTION FOR ANYONE THAT CAN HELP ME -------------------?  In looking at the nutritional value, I noticing that vit A and C, calcium and Iron has no value at all. I know Miso soup is good for you and I do enjoy it.  Does anyone know if this packaged soup gives one any healthy benefits?  Thanks ----",positive
"All you have to add are eggs and water to make this quick mix, so it's very hard to get this wrong. Each box is enough to bake a cupcake/muffin tin or a 8x8x2 pan.Tastewise, this is definitely much more ""traditional"" than I am used to. Most cornbreads I've had are very sweet and slightly moist--even other spicy blue cornbreads I've had. This was not something I achieved the first time trying this at even the lowest bake time. My brother described it akin to a tortilla chip. Ouch.Additional sugar and butter and lowering the baking temperature has alleviated this quite a bit, but I will probably continue to make some changes to the mix.Lastly, this mix is indeed quite spicy, and I normally handle spicy foods very well. As a product itself it is not overwhelmingly spicy, but this definitely has a little bit more kick than I was expecting. I will be experimenting whether this can be changed as well and will update my review accordingly.My rating of 4 stars goes mostly for ease of using the mix. Rating would probably be lower if my taste preferences were of higher weight, but this is what happens when everything is already in the mix!",positive
"I did not buy this tea through amazon.. But from my grandmothers cabinet(haha). I have been dieting for the past 3 months now, and i was completely oblivious to special teas for cleansing although i know of drinks/pills that cleanse, I wanted to steer clear of any type of pill and again oblivious to benefits of cleansing(even when not dieting). Now I tried this tea two months ago & only because of the words ""Super Dieters"" I thought ohh special tea so i drank it(in the evening) it did for me do its job and loosen things up which i found odd at first then i read the package, and then I got it. So for me it did help being that I usually dont um go as much as I should and this has helped that. Not only that but since I have been using it along with my eatting habits, and exercise my diet has been showing better results nothing drastic but still better results and that is always great! This tea (Cinnamon Spice) I think tastes devine, I do add not even a teaspoon of sugar but I think this tea doesn't even need sugar at all(i just like it sweeter). But all in all I do and have recommended this tea to a few family members and friends(who do and dont diet) because i love the taste and the results I'm having with it.",positive
"I love ""back to basics"" cold cereals like this (e.g., cornflakes, raisin bran, frosted mini wheats, etc.).  When you get down to basics you have the option of having it plain when that sweet tooth escapes you or building it up with whatever you wish like sugar, cinnamon, chocolate milk, fresh fruit, anything your palate craves.  I particularly like Chex for another reason, it's unique shape.  I'll usually discount the shape of cold cereal as marketing gimmicks, but in the case of Chex it serves a purpse.  It's doubled wall netting shape allows for Chex to be used to take on othe flavors that allows it to go beyond the cold cereal options.  Yes, I am taking about the famed Chex mix.  You can add savory flavors and others thing to make into a salty snack food to munch on in te classic Chex mix recipe, which is conveniently printed on the box as well as other variations (on my box there were also recipes for Chex Muddy Buddies, a chocolate/peanutbutter frosted mix, and Chili and Garlic Snack Mix).  And let me tell you, you don't know the fantastic taste of Chex until you've had it hot and toasted!  It'll give you a permanent alternative (or additive!) to that movie night bag of popcorn.",positive
"I occasionally grab a few pantry goods from Amazon when they're good deals, so at some point, I grabbed this big pack of (supposed) albacore tuna.Well, it didn't go well.The cans arrived incredibly dented, which made me wonder if they were castoffs or remaindered cans that couldn't be sold in other ways due to the quality of the cans.The tuna itself was really strange.  Look, I've bought Bumblebee tuna before and don't remember it being this bad. But this, which is supposed to be white albacore in water, is just the worst quality of tuna I have ever bought. The tuna doesn't look like white albacore at all, but more like the regular, flaky, grainy, browner textured regular tuna.  There is none of the pale, steak-like, albacore consistency in the tuna in these cans at all.It is literally the worst quality of albacore tuna I can ever remember buying.(Meanwhile, if you care about quality, I would suggest the Sustainable Seas albacore as an alternative. It's not much more expensive and the quality is terrific. We bought that shortly after this, and were blown away by how good it was. You get solid, big flakes of beautiful tuna meat that are delicious and also environmentally (and dolphin) friendly.)",negative
"I know, not a terribly original nor creative title BUT it happens IMO to be *true*.There's a creaminess to it texture-wise but has whole mustard seeds that give it this ""pop"". It has a depth of flavor that is bold and subtle at the same time. Does not ""take over"" my recipes, even lighter flavored ones like for macaroni salad but adds just the right amount of mustard flavor. Has a great balance between earthy and just a *bit* of sweetness, especially if/when the seeds pop as you chew them.I use this on burgers as well where it really gets noticed and again, hits all the right notes when combined with other flavors - try this on a handmade burger made with ground chuck, ground sirloin and ground lamb and you'll know what I mean. Actually, try it on a cheap hot dog and you'll STILL see what I mean.I buy this locally in these small jars as I cook for one and like it always to be fresh. Plus the little bottles look cute on the table if you have company. The larger squeeze bottles work well too and might be a better buy if you tend to use a lot of mustard.Ingredients: water, mustard seed, vinegars (white distilled, red wine, white wine), sugar, salt, white wine, garlic, spices, xanthan gum, tumeric, citric acic, artificial and natural flavors, annato.Very pleased with this product and highly recommended.",positive
"I'm disappointed in Weruva. My cats like this food, but the package marketing states Love Me Tender is ""Chicken and Duck"" in gravy. It should also state tuna is a main ingredient. I'm taking two stars off because of the mislead. My cats like this stuff - they don't get much fish in their diet which explains why they lost their minds slopping this up.INGREDIENTS OF LOVE ME TENDER: Water Sufficient For Processing, Chicken, Tuna, Duck, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Seed Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 SupplementGENERAL INFO ON CATS IN THE KITCHEN: Weruva Cats In the Kitchen Love Me Tender Pouches are made with natural ingredients like Chicken & Duck in a gravy sauce. This formula is completely grain-free and does not contain Vitamin K. These easy open pouches are a great alternative to cans but provides the same nutritional value! Weruva's Pouches (like their cans) are great for cats who are prone to UTI's and Kidney issues because of the amount of water that they add to your cats daily diet. Your cats will love this great tasting formula!",negative
"My dog gets pesky and there's nobody else to entertain him. When I went into the local pet store and asked for a busy box for my 100# lab mix, they sold me the Bouncy Bone. It took my dog less than 10 minutes to figure out that he could just grab the ring with his canines, while pinning the ball to the ground with his paws on the nylon bone on either side, and just using brute force to pull the ring until it snaps off. Gone in less than a minute. He's not interested in chewing on the nylon ends, and he could care less about that large heavy ball. Can't say I blame him.I started cutting thick chews in half and drilling a hole through the center, larger than the core of the toy. Sandwiching the gnawhide ring between the pieces slowed him down considerably, since he had to chew through a substantial amount of rawhide to get to the gnawhide.My next investment was the Bristle Bone (uses the same rings). If you haven't completed your toy purchase, get this one. It cleans their teeth, massages their gums, and conceals everything but the edge of the ring. Within 5 minutes he had cracked the middle piece that houses the bristles with his powerful jaws. The toy is still usable, although it does lose bristles. However, it only slowed him down by a few minutes.Now I cut 3/8"" off the outside of the rings, and cut that into smaller pieces to hide between the bristles on the other side, and use as special mini-treats. (I'm too cheap to use more than one ring at a time.) By doing this I am assured of at least 30 minutes to two hours. He's also pretty worn out from all the licking and biting.",positive
"Manufacturer Luck Chen has shuttered the facilities that produced this product due to quality concerns in China.  Beware of products that feature $40 savings... Especially if it is a food product.EDIT 12/17/2011Due to my concerns, I phoned Luck Chen and spoke at length about my apprehensions.  The noodles Luck Chen LLC produced were manufactured in China.  The MannaSoy product is manufactured in Israel.  My over critical mind assumed that because on Luck Chen's website (the LLC that is at the 'top' of the business structure, at least as product description reads ""Manufacturer: Luck Chen') then I felt all products under that name would be suspect of quality as well.  My concerns were fostered by lack of distinction on either Luck Chen's or Manna Soy's websites detailing the different countries of manufacture and lack of highlighting this applies solely to the noodle bowls; the Luck Chen representative said he hadn't considered how that may play out in a customer's mind and said he would work on clearing up that distinction on the websites.I now feel confident in ordering some of the MannaSoy product and giving it a spin in my wok.  Hopefully if anyone should have concerns similar to my initial ones, they will be rested by my experience and Luck Chen's explanation to me.Thanks to Daniel D. STEIN-FREER for challenging my initial comment.",neutral
"I like this because it can be stored on the shelf for long periods, a good way to always have some protein on hand. Once opened, it lasts up to 5 days in the fridge. It can also be frozen for a 2-3 months. The texture is good, firm and chewy, but not tough. A 2 ounce serving has 63 calories, 9 g protein, 3 g fat, 1 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, and 367 mg sodium. The package has 63 (2 ounce) servings.The curry flavor is mild but tasty. It's not hot, has little or no chili, tastes mostly of turmeric, with a little cumin (another reviewer called it a ""strong"" curry flavor, so reactions will vary). It has a bit too much salt for me. This dish could be improved by allowing those who want it to add salt on their own. It's better with rice, veggies, etc., than eaten alone. If mixed in with unsalted foods, the salt can be balanced.This is a good value, it's better than OK. Rounding up to 5, I'd give it 4.5 stars, detracting only because of the salt. Worth a try, especially for vegetarians and vegans who want pantry stock.",positive
"I was advised to try this food by a worker at Petco when I was having difficulty finding wet cat food that my cat would like.  His wet food 3oz per day would sit in his dish for hours with him only touching a little bit of it.  It was a total waste of money for me.At first I was questioning the quality of the food because it was set in between the cheaper low supermarket brand cat foods instead of it being placed near the higher quality foods like Wellness, Natural Balanace, Blue Buffalo etc.  The worker said.... ""just try one 3oz can and see if your cat likes it.""  I looked at the ingredients and it looked like a pretty good food list.  I give my cat a dry combo of Nature's Variety Rabbit Food with Blue Buffalo adult so I know he is getting great dry food in his system so I wasn't too worried about the wet not being up to the level of the dry as long as the food wasn't full of crappy stuff.Well I gave him him the Shrimp flavored one first the other day and he literally ate it in 3 or 4 minutes without stopping to take a break.  I then went back to Petco to buy some more Shrimp and figured I should just try all of the flavors.  Well, there wasn't much to choose from.  Apparently cat owners are getting told about this wonderful food and the stores are running low on it.  I picked up the Chicken & Pumpkin(gone in 3 minutes again yesterday) as well as the Tuna in Gravy ( ate it this morning in less than no time) so I am really glad the Petco worker suggested this food for me.The foods come either in a gelee or a gravy.  My cat loves both of them.  I hate to tell more cat owners about this food in fear that the shelves will be completely empty when I need cat food but I just couldn't help spreading the good news about this new food I found.I would not hesitate trying this food.  It seems to be a winner in my house!!",positive
"I have 5 cats, and all 5 just love Soulistic.  My cats have always been dry-food cats.  After my princess got sick, I started researching cat food and came to the conclusion that wet food is better for them.  I've tried every brand out there.  My goal is to have my cats on a grain-free, high protein diet made of natural ingredients, and minimal by-products.  I've tried Wellness, Natural Balance, etc.  But my cats are just so finicky that they'll stop eating a brand after being served the same thing more than 2 days in a row.  But with Soulistic, they're still loving it, and it's been close to a year.  I notice they like the gravy ones better than the gelee ones.  I also try to switch up the flavors so they're not eating the same flavors every day as I find that they will be less enthusiastic if I keep giving them the same thing.  This brand is a bit watery compared to other premium cat foods.  But if you look at the ""meat"", it seems to be unaltered natural fish/chicken.  I don't know for sure though.  I think the watery gravy actually makes it easier to blend and tricks my cat into taking in more fluid.  Unfortunately, this brand is only available from Petco.  I'm not a big fan of Petco, but have no choice since my kids only like this brand.  I hope with more people buying this brand, they will start selling it somewhere else.Oh, and my cat's favorite flavor is the tilapia and tuna (I think).",positive
"I have a family member that is really big on healthy eating and often she suggests totally revolting health food with the promise of ""okay so it smells a bit musty but it is soooo good for you!"" Uh, thanks but no thanks.I was on a long car ride with her this month and some time around hour four when I was starting to think about finding a donut shop, she pulled out some Rebars for everyone in the car and said ""8 servings of fruit and vegis! Try it!""I was hungry enough that I tried it out, and shockingly enough I actually really liked it. Liked it enough that when I got home I ordered a box from Amazon and am happily eating one right now. Like other people have said, it tastes mostly of apple with some raisin, but I don't like raisins normally (I'm notorious for picking them out of scones and that sort of thing) and I find that the taste of apple helps mellow out the raisin taste.I'm a nursing mother right now, and it seems like there are some days where I have maybe five minutes for lunch. The temptation for something junky but fast is always there, and I can see that having the Rebars around are really going to help me. If you are trying to find something that is super healthy, that you can eat on the go, and that doesn't taste like hell, I think this is great. It really leaves me feeling full for hours, and I feel good about not eating crap because I waited too long to eat and start craving fat, sugar, and carbs.",positive
"Ok, while I didn't like this one as well as Davidson's other peach offerings, I did think it was decent, and totally drinkable.  And this is coming from someone who doesn't really like tea, but is trying to develop a taste for it.The overall taste of this tea is a bitterness slightly spiced.  I didn't really taste the peach at all, but that was ok.  It was a good kind of bitterness, one that combined with the actual heat of the drink warmed you up and it was very calming.  The spices were hard to identify if you don't look at the package, but they reminded me of winter and fall, and getting ready to settle into the harvest.  The same kind of spices you would find in a cookie.  Although the clove did really stand out.The ingredients are good in this tea.  Organic black tea, organic orange peel, organic cinnamon and organic cloves with some natural flavor.  So almost everything was organic, which I wasn't expecting, but was pleasantly surprised by.  I do have to say the orange peel surprised me, I would have never guessed it was in there.  But I was a little disappointed peach wasn't actually listed, which is probably why I didn't taste it.  And the one teabag was sufficient enough for a large mug of tea after steeping for several minutes.  I added no sweetener to the tea either.A nice tea by Davidson's but not my favorite.  Still, the ingredients alone make it worth getting.Review by M. Reynard 2012",positive
"I think what I had in mind when we opened the canister was either the soft chocolate layer you might find in Raisinets, or the layer covered by a shell in M&Ms.  Instead, we found almonds that had just been powder coated in a fine layer of cocoa.  We found this a positive, in the sense that we could see the size and quality of the nuts, and that they took the center stage, with the cocoa as a subtle backdrop.I am not a chocolate fan, but loved these.  The cocoa is a secondary taste layer that doesn't build cumulatively the more of these you eat.  The end result is a terrific almond snacking option, with enough variation from other approaches to keep your taste buds thinking.  The almonds are crisp and of high quality.  Emerald has done a fantastic job of selecting premium quality, enough so that even Alton Brown might consider going back on his rule of only buying nuts in clear containers that you can see.With reasonable evidence to suggest that almonds represent some measure of improvement to cholesterol health, we can even toss a few of these back relatively guilt-free.  Will be buying again.",positive
"Sure, anyone can have a bowl of ice cream or a plain-jane ice cream cone.  However, you can turn a good treat into a great treat by getting a little creative!  That is where these Cocoa Roast Almonds come into play -- they are the perfect ""summertime topper treat""!Now I'm not like most people, and don't like eating nuts just ""plain"" -- I prefer them to be mixed in with something.  Now that summer is here ice cream and cool treats are the order of the day, and as I found out a bowl of vanilla ice cream with a scoop of these Cocoa Almonds is one of summer's finer pleasures!These almonds are absolutely delicious and just a tad bit on the salty side at times (or so I think), which makes them a good addition to other foods.  Have you ever tried a pecan pie with almonds on top?  How about cookies with almonds?  Brownies?  You don't know what you are missing!The convenient cannister lets you use and store these easily (another plus) since if you are using them for toppings you won't be going through the whole jar at once.  I found that even 3 weeks later they still retained their freshness and taste.So this summer indulge a little.. and let the creative person hiding inside you spice up those summer treats!",positive
"Almonds are a very healthy snack, but I have to admit that most almonds taste a little like cardboard to me. These, however, were a notable exception. The dusting of cocoa was a perfect complement to the taste of the almonds without being overwhelming or cloyingly sweet. In addition, the chocolate was about as healthy as chocolate can be with very little added fat or sugar.Yes, the chocolate taste is subtle, and if you are having a serious craving for chocolate you would be far better off with a chocolate bar. But, these nuts are healthier and better for you! I, personally, liked the combination. But, I suspect this is a matter of your personal likes and dislikes. I tend to like my almonds roasted, and my chocolate dark and with very little sugar, so for me the resulting flavor pairing was perfect. I have tried almonds with a heavier milk chocolate coating and I have never liked them, nor wanted to eat more than one or two. My family finished an entire 11 ounce canister in one sitting and I (I am embarrased to admit) could have finished the entire thing myself.Some of the almonds DID taste a little on the burnt side, but this is pretty typical of roasted almonds in general. The price, however, is rather high. By my estimate, these would run abour $7-8 a pound, which is rather steep for roasted almonds even when you add the cost of the chocolate. The price alone is what would keep me from buying them on a regular basis.",positive
"It occurred to me that sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don't. I didn't feel like a nut when I sat down to try Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds, but my wife did and so we started undressing the beast.I undid the top of the plastic wrap, she unscrewed the cap, and then I finished the job by peeling off the airtight barrier that sealed the top of the container.And that's when it happened.My wife grabbed the first almond and popped it in her mouth. I could actually hear the crunch of her first bite. She's tough to please and especially cynical about packaged foods that try to appear ""new and different.""Her eyes lit up. ""Whoa, this is good.""I grabbed an almond. She was right.She reached for another, and then two or three more. I popped about five in my mouth and went for the full chew. Then she did the same.When we came up for air, we talked about how surprised we were. The almonds were dry roasted and really crunchy. We expected something closer to soggy, like almonds sometimes get. The cocoa coating gave just the slightest hint of dark chocolate, and the sweetness didn't come through until we ate more than one at a time.Maybe best of all was that there was no discernible salty taste.My wife said, ""I think they have a winner here."" I took another handful before I decided I agreed.In the end, it's just a nut. But, boy, what a nut.",positive
"If you're a nut lover this may be just what you are looking for. After all, once you get beyond proper roasting, there isn't a whole lot you can say about nuts other than what you add to them. If you bury them in salt, or immerse them in chocolate, you are getting more flavor, but the trade off is unwanted cane sugar, and/or salt; so these make a pleasant bridge.Extra added flavor with the thin coat of dark chocolate cocoa powder (that doesn't get on your fingers by the way), while only ingesting 25mg of sodium in a single 1/4 cup serving.When I first started to eat them, I thought the dry unsweetened cocoa powder didn't add anything desirable to the flavor, but as I progressed to finishing about a 1/4 cups worth, I began to realize that this could very well become a strongly acquired taste.If I had to be critical of the entire presentation, I would note that the plastic ""jar"" has a threaded top with 2 half circle single threads partially overlapping each other that results in a not so very snug closure. With very little effort you can snug them at closure and skip right past snug to loose again, so much so that if you dropped the container the lid may pop off, spilling the contents.I am not commenting on the way they are sealed though, they did an outstanding job of that. You have to pop open the plastic seal over the top of the lid edge, just to remove the screw on top, and then once open, there is an internal air tight seal to keep the contents fresh, and they are. Overall highly recommended, especially if you are nuts about nuts.",positive
"The front of the label for these almonds from Emerald mentions two things that I am fond of:  almonds and dark chocolate.  I went in with hopes that combining two good things together would result in something better than the two separately.  In this case the result is pretty good.  While this is only mentioned on the product page (and not the actual container itself), the lid doubles as a measuring cup for a single serving.  After having these over the last few days, here are my impressions.While I like the taste (a lot!), it wasn't exactly what I was expecting.  When I think of dark chocolate, I'm expecting a taste similar to a piece of Dove Dark Chocolate miniatures.  It is a taste that is rich with a very mild sweetness.  The coating on these almonds is a little bit sweeter than that.  It's nowhere near milk chocolate, but like I said it wasn't exactly what I expected.  That said these are still really good.  The almonds themselves are great with only a minute amount of salt.  With the chocolate and the natural flavor of almonds this is a sweet treat.Who It's For:  Disciplined people looking for a sweet, but healthy snack.Suggested Use:  A single serving makes a great between meals snack.  If your stomach starts to rumble around 10 a.m., this will bridge the gap to lunch.  I have the canister in a desk drawer at work.  Regardless of when/where/how you use them as snack, discipline and moderation are key.Potential Improvements:  The one thing that bugs me on these is that the 11 oz package does not divide evenly into 1.5 oz servings.  It would seem like a 12 oz canister would have been easy enough.Overall:  This is a great tasting, healthy snack to enjoy in moderation.",positive
"I like almonds, and I loooove chocolate!  Even dark chocolate.  The problem is that putting the two together doesn't create an especially healthy or low-calorie snack.  But these almonds aren't dipped in melted chocolate, they are dusted with a dark chocolate cocoa powder.  In theory, that sounds like the best of both worlds...... but to me, it tasted kinda like they were covered in dirt.  Well, maybe not dirt, but not exactly sweetness either.  And that may not quite satisfy those of us with a BIG sweet tooth.  But after subsequent servings I grew to like them much more.  I passed some around the office and the reception was much more positive than my initial taste test (of course, it might have just been because it was free food...).  And once I decided to share them with the kids all I had left was an empty container.So, as I sniff the pleasant aroma of roasted almonds and dark chocolate from an empty container, I must admit it makes a good snack for the office, although 4 stars is a bit generous.  Even a small serving is mostly satisfying and low-calorie enough that I don't have to feel guilty.  My biggest complaint, however, is with the lid.  It just won't screw on tight.  Every time I tighten it, the threads slip and it's loose again.  Maybe the next container will be better...",positive
"ProsExcellent tastingFreshNice hint of chocolate flavoringConsPackage slightly hard to open. Had to tear wrapping from the top then tear it completely off the top before I could open it.Inner seal was a little hard to remove with my fingers.Not vacuum packed as I thought it might be.ReviewA pleasent surprise on my first tasting. Cocoa flavoring is not overpowering. Nuts are firm and easy to chew. The 11 oz package is a good size plus the shape is very good. I like the large indentations on two sides which make the outer container easy to hold with one hand. Seems to be one of those ""can't stop eating it"" kinds of foods. It's really that good. The serving size according to the package is 11 however I expect to finish the product in 3 to 4 servings. The handy screw top is nice too and would seem to keep this item fresh between servings. This is something I would order fairly often and keep in my house to share with anyone who drops by for a visit. I also found the product information on the back easy to read against a light green background.",positive
"Let me just out myself from the get-go here--I am a HUGE chocoholic.  I am also an almond lover and eat a small handful of dry roasted, unsalted almonds nearly every day.  So, when I saw dark chocolate cocoa-roasted almonds offered on amazon, it seemed a match made in heaven. :)What surprised me most, I think, about these delicious cocoa-roasted almonds is that they are not over sweet (only 1 gram of sugar per 1/4 cup serving).  I worried that they would taste like candy and that is not something I need more of (I am already slave enough to the Sweet Monster!).Another pleasant surprise was that the almonds are not salty.  I have hypertension and need to limit my salt so, when the almonds arrived and I reviewed the nutrition label, I was pleased to see that they only have 25 mg of sodium per 1/4 cup serving and that they are made with dry-roasted vs. oil-roasted almonds.In my chocoholic fervor while ordering, I hadn't paid attention to what size cannister the almonds would come in, so I was again pleasantly surprised to find that they came in a generous 11 oz. cannister.I had some friends over last weekend and put out a dish of the almonds on the table.  I lost count of how many times I heard ""Mmm! These are GOOD!"" but I know that the dish was nearly empty when they left.",positive
"I am not an almond lover, unless they are deep down inside an Almond Joy bar.  I like cashews, pecans, peanuts--but only the salted varieties. So when these little cocoa dusted beauties arrived yesterday, I was not expecting seduction. I tasted one, and it was good but elusive. So I had a couple. The chocolate taste is so light and tantalizing, it has a sort of cumulative effect, and after the fifth or sixth almond, I could have happily eaten the entire container. They are not very sweet and would make a perfect nibble to serve with dry sherry, if anyone still does that.  (I do, and you should, it's good).  Anyway, I was making a chicken salad for dinner (chunked up chicken, diced apple, green onion and curry dressing which is mayonnaise duded up with a little curry powder, some honey and lime juice).  I looked at the container of cocoa almonds and thought ""what the heck"" and flung in a big handful. It was the best chicken salad I've ever made. The barely sweet almonds and the barest ""what is that???"" hint of cocoa, along with the added crunch were knockouts.  Tonight I'm thinking about crushing them and tossing them on top of a microwave baked sweetpotato.  Unless I eat them all first.  Good stuff.",positive
"Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds, Dark Chocolate, hit the nose quite pleasantly when the canister is opened. Each almond is coated in a dark chocolate cocoa powder, and it really is a nice little treat, even though I normally don't go for almonds when sifting through a can of mixed nuts. I also tend to prefer a more traditional chocolate coating on nuts, but I'm still giving these 5 stars. While I probably wouldn't choose them over a bag of chocolate covered peanuts, these are a high-quality and highly enjoyable alternative that I kept popping into my mouth despite my usual aversion to almonds outside of an Almond Joy bar or bag of M&M's. You'll need a drink handy though. Almonds are dry little nuts, and since these employ a powder for their not very sweet cocoa flavoring, they're no exception. The container is very attractive, by the way, and my only complaint about it is that it does not close very securely. I mean, it's one of those lids you can turn easily past the tightening point. Still, a great product I highly recommend trying to anyone who loves the taste of cocoa and almonds. Might not be your cup of tea, but they're well worth a try.From the container:Ingredients: Dry Roasted Almonds, Modified Food Starch (potato), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Cocoa Powder (processed with alkali), Salt, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose.Allergy Information: Processed on equipment that also processes other tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, milk, and sesame seeds. May contain other tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, milk, and sesame seeds.Nutritional Information per serving (l ounce): Calories 150, 120 from fat, Total Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 8g, Cholesterol 0, Sodium 25mg, Potassium 210mg, Total Carbohydrate 6g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 1g, Protein 6g, Calcium 6%, Iron 8%, Vitamin E 35%.",positive
"When I got my hands on these Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds, I thought that the concept was actually pretty good.  I had my doubts, though.  When I opened the container, there was a very, very light chocolate smell that was overwhelmed by the natural smell of the almonds.After trying a few of the almonds, I tasted only a slight hint of chocolate (especially in the aftertaste).  I tasted no salt whatsoever.  The almonds themselves had a rather bland taste to them.  Perhaps it was the mixing of the two flavors that negated both of them.  Mind you, there was nothing terrible about the taste.  It was just bland.The crunch factor was about the only redeeming quality of these almonds.  Dry roasting provided a very nice loud crunch.  The dark chocolate ""dust"" wasn't messy, but a tiny tad of it did get on my fingers.  It was easily washed off, however, and this really isn't a major concern for me.What has me fence-sitting, though, is the fact that when my wife came home later in the evening, she tried the almonds and fell in love with them.  I was fully prepared to give a two-star rating to these almonds until she gave them such glowing approval.  In the end, I guess that it all boils down to personal taste.  If you like very light and (at least to me) very bland chocolate and nutty tastes mixed together, get yourself some of these Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds.  However, if you're taste buds lean heavier towards the chocolate end of the spectrum, stick with Goobers.",neutral
"I like a wide variety of nuts and find myself choosing to snack on nuts (if not fruit) when I get the urge to munch.  So as not to get too monotonous, I do like to switch things up among some of the more high protein nuts.  Consequently, upon seeing these cocoa roasted almonds, I was thrilled to try them.I actually love the taste of these nuts.  My comments:(1)  They have just enough cocoa to give them a nice sweetness without being overwhelming (and making you feel like you just consumed a week's worth of calories in a single snack).  I am not a big sweet lover which makes this characteristic appealing; To one with a big sweet-tooth or looking for an after-dinner dessert, you might find yourself disappointed with these.(2)  For the people that tested these in my household, the appeal was widespread.  My husband and two children (ages 2 and 5) loved them, probably even more than I.  They came to the consensus that the cocoa coating tasted a bit like an Oreo cookie.  With the lower calories and healthy protein, I am happy to have my children snack on these versus some of the other cookie/cracker options out there.(3)  The container is nice -- a good size and shape for holding.  It was easily managed by myself as well as my 2-year old.  The top is a screw-top which, in my opinion, is much nicer than the common flip tops.  I am uncertain as to whether the snacks stay fresher this way (the nuts did not last long enough to test it) but the top minimizes spills that can be frustrating with the flip tops.All in all, I would buy these again.  Further, I would recommend them to someone who likes almonds and can appreciate the mild sweetness of the cocoa coating.  If you are looking for a sweet, chocolate covered nut (like a mini milk-chocolate snickers), you will be disappointed.  This is not a candy bar but it is a great alternative snack.",positive
"Anything that claims to be ""dark chocolate"" flavored immediately has my attention, as I'm a true chocoholic with a preference for the intense bittersweet flavor of a good dark chocolate.  Unfortunately, these cocoa-dipped almonds don't deliver on the promise of their name, although they are indeed a good, nutritious (but high fat) snack with a hint of sweetness and chocolate flavor.  Not surprisingly, the predominant flavor is almond; the nutty, skin-on taste overwhelms the chocolate dusting.  Nut lovers will likely appreciate the twist on an old favorite since the cocoa does indeed bring out the almond flavor.  The almonds are crunchy and roasted to perfection, with few or no overdone brown interiors.Diabetics and others who watch their sugar intake will be pleased to learn that this snack contains only 1 gram of sugar per 1/4 cup serving because of the addition of sucralose, an artificial sweeteners better known commercially as Splenda.  Dieters, however, will want to be careful with the 13 grams of fat in that same size serving.In general, I like Emerald nut products, but this one disappointed me, mostly because I found the chocolate flavor lacking and because I try to avoid artificial sweeteners.  When I crave nuts, I go right for this canister, but when I crave chocolate, I look for something else.Also from the same company and recommended by me:  Emerald Nuts Glazed Pecans, Pecan Pie, 5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12), Emerald Nuts Dry Roasted Peanut, Honey Roasted Peanut & Cocktail Peanut, 4.5-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 18), Emerald Nuts Glazed Walnuts, Original, 7-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12)",neutral
"We have a small terrier mix and two chihuahua mixed pups. The terrier is very curious and loves when the mailman brings ""boxes"" ~ she has to go through everything with me when I open them and then turns the box over to make sure nothing is left inside of it. Occasionally, she gets her own ""box"" with pup toys (which I am also looking into ordering from Amazon as they have some nice products and many 4 for 3 deals), etc., so these were a great treat for her to find in a box full of towel sets I had also ordered. There were more in the package than I had expected, all the pups liked them (the terrier, the largest, is 16 pounds). I could see how a larger pup would go through these very fast however they were a perfect surprise for our smaller pups and at one a day for each of them, will last a little while. For the price however, they were a great treat and a good value for us. And our little terrier mix is just beside herself with joy that there was something special in the box just for her (and the other pups as well).",positive
"Dingo Munchy Stick / B000FPM5DAWhen I first bought these, my puppy was 3 months old and 6 pounds heavy. I wanted something that he could chew on to keep him interested and out of trouble when I couldn't watch him for short periods of time, for instance, when I take a shower. The treats didn't quite last the entire shower, but they did the trick for a time. Now he's a month older and another 6 pounds heavier and I'm lucky if the treat lasts long enough for me to get to the shower!Obviously, my dog likes these. He finishes them very quickly, maybe too quickly for the price, but the Amazon 4-for-3 deal still makes it worthwhile. I'm a little concerned about the rawhide in the sticks - I have been told by our trainer that rawhide can cause impaction in the digestive tract - but I think that the small shreds of rawhide in these sticks are probably safe. Still, I'm considering phasing these out to beef-hide sticks (not the same as rawhide), especially since the Dingo Stix do not last very long.As usual, I had no trouble with Amazon shipping, and the Stix look and smell the same as the ones from the local pet store - no weird odor or any signs of spoilage from sitting in a warehouse too long. I will probably continue to order these for as long as the 4-for-3 deal lasts.~ Ana Mardoll",positive
"I remember buying Ragu a few years ago and never buying it again, but I could not remember why. Just look at the container, its tomato sauce, what could go wrong. Everything about it is wrong for me now that I tried it once more and I am writing a review to remind me later. This contains sugar and sugar is same as poison for me, the taste just makes me mad. The container label says there is only 10g of sugar per 1/2 cup/128g serving, but when I eat it it feels like 50g. There is no tangy tomato flavor, it feels like I am eating juice or jam or something too sweet, not pasta sauce like. I compared it with a can of ""Del Monte Chunky garlic and herb"" sauce and Del Monte is so much better. It contains 9g High Fructose Syrup in place of Sugar but I felt it was much more satisfying, tastier, less sweet and more tangy than Ragu and its cheaper too. Did i miss to say Del Monte is Chunky while Ragu is not!, even when labelled Chunky. If you want to buy Del Monte sauce online with fast shipping try Amazon's grocery site ""soap"" dot com. Ragu is America's worst tasting sauce not like advertised at all, more like America's favorite Tomato flavored jam/syrup.Also double checked ingredient list on the bottle and it says sugar while amazon says corn syrup. Amazon should have said sugar and helped me save $18, so 1 star for amazon too.",negative
"I love Ezekiel products.  No flour=no fat gain.  I use Ezekiel for bodybuilding because they make the most nutritional grains that provide sustained energy with a minimal insulin response, and of course they are a reputable ALL NATURAL company.  Flour containing products are not as healthy and spike insulin (causing fat gain) compared to than sprouted grains, so to me flour has no place in everday diet (occasional desserts are a different story).  I don't even have anything to comare Ezekiel to because nothing else I know of is flourless in terms of bread or cereal.  Great products!  Of course raisin is the best tasting of the cereals in my opinion but the others are fine too.  They are a bit pricy, but you really do get what you pay for.You know why many big name cereals (or any product for that matter) costs less?1. lower quality ingredients2. they add nutritionally USELESS things like trans fat (if you see the word 'hydrogenated' in the ingredients, there are trans fats present.  Yes, even if the label says 0g trans fat because that actually means <0.5g), high fuctose corn syrup, etc. etc. to extend shelf life of the product.In other words, many companies put ingredients in their products that have negative nutritional value so they can make more money by having less products reach their date of expiration.  IMO this should be illegal and until it is, I urge people to make the choice boycott any company that does this...  and instead support real companies that understand the connection between the earth and all living things.plantin seed, just plantin seeds  (lol bill hicks)",positive
"This is the only Ezekiel 4:9 product I've tasted, but I personally like it.  My first experience with it reminded me of Grape-Nuts - except much more crunchy.  Took a bit to get used to that, but then I was hooked.  I'm not especially fond of hot cereal, so I've never tried it this way, but I bet it would be good if you do like your cereal warmed - or if you find it too crunchy to eat cold.  People with false teeth or chewing difficulties might want to either eat this warm or let it soak awhile.I noticed that many reviewers say they eat this with soy milk.  I recently learned that studies have shown that soy is not healthy for you, particularly the processed forms such as soy milk and soy powder.  Please do your research.  For myself, I've decided I'm actually better off with cow's milk than with soy milk. Here's just one of the many articles on the subject: [...]Back to the subject ... I really do not taste much cinnamon in this cereal, so if you're not crazy about cinnamon, rest assured this cereal will not be overpowering.  It only has 1 gram of fat per 1/2 cup serving and contains 7 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.  I find it a great alternative to eggs if you like to start your day with a good source of protein.Now I think I will try the almond variety ... and will post a review after I've tasted it.",positive
"I bought a box of this recently.  Even though it sounded pretty ""healthy"", I figured, how bad can it be.Well, I just had my first serving, and decided that I would share a recipe that very closely approximates the taste and texture of this cereal.  Here it is:4 cups course saw dust1 cup raisins2 Tablespoons sugar1 Teaspoon ground cinnamonBlend all ingredients, serve with cold milk.How on earth can anyone give this stuff more than one star?  The serving size listed on the box is 1/2 cup. First of all, who eats 1/2 cup of cereal?  I doubled up on the serving, and poured a full cup in the bowl... added some 2% organic milk..... yummmm!  Wrong!  Now I know why the serving size is specified at 1/2 cup..... anybody that can gag down more than a half cup of this stuff in one sitting, is a better man than I am. Seriously.... what possible reason could anyone have for eating this stuff?  I tried my best to choke down this stuff, but the more I ate, the worse the experience became.  About a third of the way through, I cried uncle and dumped the remaining meal in the trash.There may be a use for this cereal, but eating it, is not a viable option.  I don't even think birds or small rodents would want to eat it.  I may mix it with some water, and fill some of the cracks in my driveway with it.",negative
and they aren't softening in the milk. you will need strong healthy teeth to chomp on them.  the cereal itself sops up a lot of milk & it expands quite a bit (so don't pour too big a bowl like i did. now i'm trying to stuff it all down). There is the occasional really hard nugget of grain mixed in. when i come across one it tends to jam into my cavity & is a little uncomfortable.  but for the most part the cereal is soft & easily chewed just like mashed up wheaties.  Honestly this tasted strange to me on the first couple bites but as i sit here enjoying my first bowl i'm getting used to it.  before i bit in i thought i detected a weird smell.  i think it's just the way one or more of the grains smells & i wasn't familiar with the scent of that particular grain. or maybe cause they are sprouted they smell different. OR perhaps the addition of cinnamon did it. if so it's the only time i smelled something w/cinnamon that didn't smell better w/the cinnamon added.  in summary i think this is a pretty good cereal for those into super healthy foods.  The average person looking to add some whole grains could do a lot better in the taste & texture departments. If you are interested in sprouted grains specifically then i can't say for sure as this is the only sprouted grain cereal i've ever had.  I think i may try another box but next time i'll get the one with almond slivers. perhaps those flavors will be more complementary. and i'll bet the almonds are softer than the raisins.......i'll be sure to review it once i try it!,negative
"My cat's are spoiled, I'm sure they aren't the only ones out there, but probably more spoiled than most.  The price of most cat treats and even some canned food is cheaper than Wally World, especially with a subscription.  These particular treats they love, until they get too many of them and then they want something different.  I tend to have four or five varieties on hand at any given time.  One cat seems to know that.  On any given day he knows what he wants but just looks at me until I figure it out.  If I just walk away, he will stalk me, or sit in front of the TV, or lay on the keyboard, whatever is most annoying until I give in and offer something else hoping I get it right.  I know, I'm whipped.  But be honest, if your thinking of buying these you probably are too.  Chances are good your cat will like them, mine do much of the time.  But they also like other flavors much of the time.  Price is a little more but packages are larger.  One strange thing with Amazon, different flavors of cat treats are different prices, even though they are all Temptations, Friskies, Party Mix, or whatever.",neutral
"Well, there is no denying that Temptations knows exactly what cats like to taste.Much like putting MSG in people treats, they have figured out a combination that makescats go crazy for their treats.HOWEVER - most Temptations are chock-full of grain fillers that cats do not need and do not eaton their own if they are outside cats.  For that reason, we had stopped buying Temptations entirely,even though it was their favorite. It was like junk potato chips for humans, but we were hurting ourcats.When we saw this flavor, we thought we'd give it a try, since they both love catnip. (Not all catsrespond to catnip.)  I read the back, and it was not quite as gross as their other flavors, but stillsomething that needs to be occasional only or very limited usage.Both cats really liked these.  They only get a three-star rating from me, because Temptations seems to betoo cheap to put decent quality foods in their treats. For a pet food manufacturer, they seem to onlyfocus on the costs, not what the HEALTHY part is for your cats. But, I eat some things that aren't good forme either from time to time, so for a sometimes-treat, this one will do.",negative
"I am sorry but the below reviewer is absolutely talking non-scence. I have 7 cats and 8 bags of these in my cabinets but I have gone days on end without giving these to ANY of my cats and they are absolutely fine. Also I run a shelter with a LOT of cats and have not had them acted like she sais.These cat treats have the ingredients on the label and just like any cat treat cats love them... My cats also love Party Mix, does that mean they are drugged product.That being said please do not listen to non-scence on these ratings.My cats do love these temptations... They do not beg for them,,,, but they do like them!I feed them each 10 treats at home at a time, the suggested ammount and of course they could go for more (because it is a snack)...I love that these taste good to the cats but they are also very healthy!!!!I have 7 cats. One of my cats will only eat 4-5 treats and she gets FULL easy and the rest can eat ALL that I put down........ My neighbor sais that her cats do not like them because they are spoiled on ""people food""... I was shocked when she returned the bag I sent them for Christmas!I tried to get them to eat them also and they walked away, tried to also put one in there mouth...I also have 35 cats in our shelter and they ALL love these treats, they will eat as many as you give them.... We cannot afford to buy these for them all the time but we get it for them every few months.. We keep them all the time for our own cats!They are a great product, I like to buy the large bags because you are saving money!",positive
"We started eating healthier about 9 years ago and a major part of that was eating all 100% whole grains.  Now, these are brownies, so they have a lot of sugar in them, so that does not fit in with our lifestyle as much, but if you are going to be bad a least do it 100% whole grain with excellent taste and texture!  They are so richly chocolate it is amazing, and the chocolate chips don't hurt either!  Honestly you'd never know they are 100% whole grain.  they do take quite a lot of fat, a whole stick of butter plus 2 T oil, but you can substitute.  It is said that for any brownie mix on the market, to make them more healthy you can substitute any/all of the fats/liquids asked for in the instructions except the eggs (so like oil, butter, water) for an equal amount of any of the following: yogurt, apple sauce, pureed black beans.  I have not been brave enough yet to try the black beans, but I did try yogurt and apple sauce, they were fine, there was a bit of taste to each of those but not too much, and of course the texture was a little different without the fat.  We belong to a CSA and get a 3/4 bushel box of fresh local organic veggies/fruit each week during the growing season and one week I had a bundle of baby beet that I did not know what to do with, so I boiled them, peeled them, pureed them, and substituted them in the Big Bear Brownies for the oil, butter, and water,and they were great!  I served them twice when company was over and everyone loved them and asked for seconds, and my girls love them and ask for more and dig the slight pink tint they brownies have.  Next I am going to experiment with pureed summer squash :)  Now I am just waiting for Kodiak Cakes to come up with a recipe for chocolate cake!  No matter what you do, if you want to still be able to eat brownies but want to do it healthier without sacrificing a thing then get these brownies!",positive
"I love these chips. They're big and they taste great and they're my favorite chip by far. But that's not what I'm writing about. I'm writing about they way I received a box of these from Amazon and they were destroyed. Almost all the bags were opened and bits of the chips were everywhere - it looked like someone set off a bomb in my box of chips. So I called Amazon and complained, and they were nice enough to send me another box. But the new box arrived in the same sorry state state as the original box.I wrote an email to Madhouse Munchies and told them I love their chips but unfortunately Amazon doesn't know how to ship them so I'm going to have to buy some crappy Tostitos down at the local ShopRite. A girl from Madhouse responded with some questions. What kind of box did it arrive in? A white box with a perforated section that wasn't punched out.  What? That's a display box - those idiots aren't supposed to ship them in that! Well, that's what they sent me both times. Okay, we'll ship you a new box from the factory. And they did. It was the same white box only it was packaged INSIDE another bigger box, and everything arrived in perfect shape, crunch, crunch, oh yeah.She also told me they would talk to Amazon about how to ship their products and I guess they did, because I've ordered them again from Amazon many times and they've always arrived with the improved packaging and they've always been perfect.",positive
"This product is amazing. The smell as soon as the bag is open is heavenly - such a 'real' chocolate aroma. And the taste is so much better!It is promoted as being able to brew just like coffee - that is you can use it in a drip machine or french press. But it doesn't 'taste' like coffee - this is full on chocolate tasting!!  Personally I dont like it made with water, I prefer the creaminess of a hot chocolate made with milk.  But i do make the concentrate as per instructions on their website - mix some Crio Bru (quite a bit!) with sugar and water - boil and simmer to make a cacao concentrate that can be added to anything for a chocolate fix.  Even poured over ice cream!  And that it has no sugar or fat (marginal) of its own - it is guilt free, which you just cant believe as you take a sip - the flavour is so much fuller, stronger, smoother than any hot chocolate or even candy bar I've had. And I'll happily give them up and live on Crio Bru!  The only down side is that being ground cacao beans, you do need to strain any liquid drinks or syrups you make - although they grind is quite edible on its own if you dont mind a bit of 'roughage'. It is great added into granola or the like 'raw' straight from the pouch.",positive
"I just received The Salsa of the Month Club package and everything was great!  I was excited to try two new salsas from different specialty companies that I would've never been able to try.  They arrived in a sturdy box with foam packing peanuts.  I admit that I was a little nervous that they wouldn't arrive safely, but the glass jars were completely fine.  They were even accompanied by a newsletter giving some background about the salsas and the companies who made them.  They both looked so good, it was hard to decide which one to open first!  My wife and I decided to open the Pink's Mild Salsa from Pennsylvania to accompany our fajitas that we were making for dinner.  It was bold, fresh and made with minimal ingredients and also contained no allergens.  Medically, my wife has to follow a Gluten Free diet, so we are always concerned with allergens and trying to eat foods closer to nature.  A few days later we opened the second salsa (after scraping the first jar dry) and were equally impressed!  The second jar was a Picante Salsa from Hillside Orchard farms in Georgia and was very flavorful and had some visibly large cilantro pieces (my favorite), but was not as chunky as the other one.  This one was great to pour over tacos, as it had more of a sauce consistency, but it was a little harder to pick up with a chip.  Overall, I was very satisfied and I'm looking forward to next month's salsas!  This was the perfect gift for us and would highly recommend the Salsa of the Month Club!",positive
"I've been buying this brand of seltzer water from my local grocer for many years.  In fact, I have a bottle of this next to me on the desk right now to sip as I surf.  I wasn't even looking for this, in particular.  Coincidence? In my case, probably not.Something about the bubbles settles my stomach.  (I weaned myself off of Coke and the like years ago, but I still want my fizz!)This has been a good and dependable brand as long as I have known it, and that's a long time.  My only caution, and this is important, is to unscrew the cap SLOWLY the first time, because otherwise, you may get an unexpected baptism.  It doesn't happen every time, but it's happened aften enough to make me very careful!If you like seltzer, you'll like this.  I also recommend the lemon-lime flavor as well as the orange and raspberry varieties.  I'm not wild about the cherry.  I'd rather drink the plain than the cherry, but that's a personal thing.  I also use this product to top up my Crystal Light type drinks to give them a little ""pop.""  Pun intended.Oh, and in answer to the other reviewer, it's one liter bottles, 12 of them to a case. I drink it warm, I drink it cold.  I just like it.",positive
"(Update on May 22, 2012) I used to absolutely love this granola bar! One problem, in the last 2 batches of subcription I received, I've noticed they changed the recipe! Bad mistake, General Mills! The current variation is now more sticky and tougher to chew. The taste is not as balanced as before either, and the nutritional value is different.Calories are the same, but the Total Fat is increased. Saturated Fat is decreased, but the Sodium increased, carbs is increased. Fiber is DECREASED with Sugars INCREASED! What this means for me is what used to be a 4 Weight Watchers Points Plus breakfast, is now 5 points. Sure it's only 1 points, but the taste isn't as good any more.In the ingredients list one notable difference is that there is now less dark chocolate chunks, but more sugar.All in all, I wish they would go back to the old recipe. It's still good, but not as great as before.---- Earlier review: (5/9/11) ----This is a chewy delicious granola bar that is pretty sweet but not overly so because it has dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.The almonds give it a nice crunch, and there is a peanut-butter-like layer on the bottom, and I dont even like peanut butter that much and I love it.I'm on the Weight Watcher Points Plus and I was looking for a nice filling granola bar that I can either eat as a breakfast bar, or as dessert, and it fits both perfectly, and at 4 points per bar, I still have enough points to eat a good portion lunch or dinner.I highly recommend it so much that I'm going to get an amazon subscription for it!",neutral
"FYI this alphabet pasta is called ""soup cut"" size, but a better description would be 'teeny-tiny'.  It is much smaller than the alphabet pasta in canned soups, which is the size I thought I'd be getting.  I have a son who, oddly, will try anything in ABC/123 form, so I thought I'd try to get him to eat pasta with these, and I couldn't find them in any store locally.These letters are so small, I had to put the meat sauce on the plate and then the letters on top, just so the kids would see what they are.  They'd be completely lost under a ladle of sauce.  To give you an idea, I'm guessing a bowl of alphabet soup has MAYBE 50-75 letters in it?  A child would have to eat hundreds of these letters to equate one meal.  There must be well over 1000 in a small package.I also used them to make ""frog-eye salad,' which it was a good size for.  But now I have several bags left over I'm tempted to hand out to friends for free!  Come to think of it, maybe I'll let the kids use some for arts/crafts.  But they could write an entire book with just one bag!",negative
"My husband and I have been pleasantly surprised by how much we've come to love this product. We tried Ganocafe because a friend gave us a sample. At first it seemed a little pricey to use the individually packaged servings. But once I realized how often we were throwing out a half-drunk pot of coffee, or all the times I used to run by a drive-thru for a cup of coffee I didn't have time to brew, it makes more sense to use the individual packet with hot water from our dispenser. We buy the regular flavor, and it compares well with freshly brewed. My husband prefers Ganocafe to brewed coffee, because the Ganocafe doesn't bother his stomach the way regular coffee does. That might be explained by our distributor friend's assertion that the Ganocafe doesn't contain the acid of regular coffee (I've never researched that claim). I also notice that regular coffee can give me a little tickle in my throat, but I don't experience that with Ganocafe. I always keep a packet of Ganocafe in my purse, and when I'm really desperate for coffee and can't get to hot water, I've even been known to pour Ganocafe into a chilled water bottle, shake well, and drink it as a cold beverage. I've lost count of how many times we've reordered this product, which is now a staple in our cupboard.",positive
"I know a couple people who rep for Gano USA. I was recently given a small sampler pack that had two of each of their coffee's in it. I usually don't drink coffee on a regular basis as most brands make me feel like I dropped an acid bomb in my tummy (Starbucks is like an acid neutron bomb to the gut). Ganocafe Classic is pretty good stuff especially if you like your coffee black. Low acidity and a great taste and it doesn't give you the jitters like a lot of those energy drinks on the market. I know some of you that rely on western culture might think the red mushroom and it's healing properties is a gimmick but I believe it really works. My dad swears by this stuff and it even helped him take positive steps to get over the bottle and some of the long term effects that my pops was suffering from due to overuse of the bottle. Now I'm not saying this is the be all and end all cure to everything including cancer and aids but I will say that this stuff does work. I feel like I got more pep in my step and can't recall feeling that crashing feeling from it. I will be ordering a box or two of the classic for the office. As a matter fact all the flavors I have tried so far are pretty darn good (Ganocafe Mocha, 3-in-1 and the classic).",positive
"My reaction to my first sip was, wow, that is the smoothest coffee I've ever had.  That was a little over a year ago, and I haven't been able to drink a ""regular"" cup of coffee since then. My boyfriend and I have been called coffee snobs because we won't drink any other coffee!Because it's instant, you can adjust the strength to your taste. We have found that one packet makes two cups of coffee for us.  One packet to one cup of water was way too strong, so we doubled the water and now it's perfect for us.  It doesn't have any added sweeteners or creamers like some of the others, so you can add whatever you want or nothing at all.  I usually like a little agave and almond milk in mine, but this is actually the only coffee I've ever had that I can drink black and not gag.One nice thing is that it's in packets, so it travels well.  I keep one in my purse, take some to work, and we pack some when we travel.  I can always have ""my"" coffee wherever I go.  Added BONUS that it's non-acidic and very low caffeine.  I'm hooked!",positive
"Even though I'm not supposed to be drinking coffee due to my UC condition and low vitamin absorption problem I started getting hooked, especially since it was the only thing that took care of my migraines. My doctor recommended I try Gano Cafe instead. I was very skeptical at first and worried about the taste because despite my body getting used to caffeine I really liked the taste of coffee. The first time I tried Gano Cafe I couldn't believe how delicious it was! I dare to even say it tastes better than regular coffee! I have never been able to drink my coffee black so I do add some creamer and a little bit of brown cane sugar. It's so smooth and creamy. I like the fact that it has antioxidants, or so it says...I looked up this Reishi mushroom extract stuff and was amazed at all the health benefits. Some reviews report feeling better but the only difference I notice right after drinking this is experiencing a slight feeling of mellowness, which I'm not sure if it's a good thing because I've never been a morning person and feeling sleepy while working isn't ideal for me.The only thing I dislike about Gano Cafe is the smell when first mixing it in. Can't describe it but to me it definitely doesn't smell like regular coffee. At first I was disappointed that it came in individual packets like the instant coffees but after seeing how much coffee it makes and how amazing it tastes I was fine with that. Plus this way I can keep some in my purse. Overall I'm very glad I made the switch.",positive
"Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal contains genetically modified organisms which have been patented by chemical companies that genetically engineered them in a lab and turned them into EPA registered pesticides. GMO Bt corn is an EPA registered pesticide and is one of the ingredients in this product. They are also made to be resistant to high levels of a chemical called glyphosate, an herbicide, which is linked to birth defects, cancer, organ damage and inflammatory bowel disease. It also has insecticidal properties and kills off beneficial gut flora. These GMOs have not been subjected to independent, long term, peer reviewed studies to prove that they are safe. These GMOs make my family sick. We do not pour pesticides on our food and we no longer eat anything that is an EPA registered pesticide.  GMOs are linked to organ damage, faulty insulin regulation and obesity, autoimmune disease, autism and a whole host of other health and environmental problems. Kellogg has contributed $632,500 to a propaganda campaign in California which is spreading lies to convince people that they should vote again GMO Labeling (prop. 37) in California on Nov. 6th because they don't want you to know that Corn Flakes contain GMOs. Corn Flakes are NO LONGER G-R-RRREAT. 50 countries around the world require that GMOs be labeled. Kellogg does not use GMOs in these countries. We are boycotting all Kellogg's products. Join GMO Free USA, a grassroots consumer email initiative that is contacting Kellogg en masse with emails to tell them to Just Label It or remove it. Americans have the right to know what's in their food! [...]",negative
"I love cornflakes. High in vitamins and low in sugar. What if you feel you need some sugar? Then sprinkle a bit on or even add some honey! Occasionally I mix granola cereals with this. Great solo, great mixed.[EDIT DOWN BELOW]-- I feel duped. Not only do I read that they have GMO food, but even WORSE I read that their money tries to finegale laws so they can HIDE the GMO part of their ingredients.Those who support hiding Genetically Modifiied Organism (GMO) facts from food labels are always someone with money involved and their usual argument is ""we don't know anything about it, so we don't know if it can kill you, so why should you care sinec we don't know?""I don't know for sure if GMO really is bad for you, but I know campaigns to HIDE the truth are bad for everyone.[EDITED AGAIN BELOW]I changed my rating from 1 to 2. The guilt has been haunting me. Since I was a kid Kellogg's has been a source of food for me. Yes, I feel tricked, but they deserve an extra star for past performance. My rating will go back down when these laws pass hiding GMO nutrition information. If they change their stance, pretty much all Kellogg's products would be 5 star for me.",negative
"I' have bought from this seller before and have always been pleased at both the flavors and the quality of the syrups and now that I can get ten flavors shipped at this rate and at this price it's a real bargain for me.  The one thing with this brand is that unlike the cheaper ones this one almost merges with the ice instead of just flowing off and becoming a watery juice on the bottom of your snow cone cup or saucer,  also the flavor of these syrups aren't watered down either as you taste each one the flavor stays with the ice treat with hardly a taste of some chemically treated flavoring like some of the other brands.  Case in point I bought one melon flavor syrup from the store supposedly guaranteed to taste great but when I did it didn't taste like anything except like sugared water,  there was no flavor at all and the only thing you can tell was that the snow cone was green that's about it.  So if you're really looking for a great icy treat this is the one to get and while you might find it a bit pricey once you try it I guaranty that you'll see why it's worth the price after all...",positive
"I ordered this set as I am a HUGE sno cone fan and I bought my own machine for my home.  I did a little bit of research on the prices and taste of some other brands of syrup versus the Hawaiian Shaved Ice syrups and these are the best by far.Some of the others were too sweet while some others were too weak and when you put it on the shaved ice, it was just lightly flavored.  But not so with Hawaiian Shaved Ice syrups.  Perfect for your sno cones every time you use it as it is not too sweet or not to weak.The product was delivered promptly and a few bottles had a split cap and I contacted the company and they promptly replied.  Nothing spilled during shipping as they are sealed on top.  But it was very nice of them to contact me so quickly as I was just letting them know that some of the caps were damaged during shipping.  Excellent customer service!The only small drawback is the shipping cost.  I know I bought 10 bottles of syrup but it was a bit pricey.  Other than that, the product was promptly shipped and received it a few days later.  I am happy with the syrup and this company!",positive
"I have two feral rescues who have lived with me since 2005.  One, Commander Fluffypants, I trapped as a young kitten.  He already had  considerable parasite damage to his intestines, and he has always been very very sensitive to what's in his food.  I tried feeding many high quality super premium diets before discovering inadvertently that Iams Indoor Hairball Control was a food that, unlike everything else I had tried, would not give him projectile diarrhea.  Less than two months later, I managed to trap his mother, Mary-Kate, right before she dropped four more kittens who went through the TNR group to wonderful adoptive homes.  I thought she would go back to her colony when her kittens were weaned, especially after that whole spaying thing, but she stayed inside and has been my strange little indoor feral queen ever since.  And she did fine on the Iams.Until about 6 weeks ago.  I do not know what changed.  She had some teeth pulled, but that was about a month before the trouble started.  At first, she was just yarfing about every other day, and it looked like maybe she was eating too fast from time to time, so I stopped filling their bowls and leaving the food down and gave her small amounts.  Didn't work.  I tried the feeding balls to slow her down.  Also didn't work, but I wasn't that concerned, because she was eating, drinking, using the box, and seemed fine.Until she wasn't.  She got really sick fairly quickly, and I was extra-worried for her, because she tolerates very little physical contact, which makes medical intervention difficult.  Her vet, a wonderful feral cat doctor, thought she might have developed a grain allergy, so I tried a couple of grain-free foods (thoroughly unsuccessfully) before this one.  She keeps this down just fine, and Fluffypants has experienced no ill effects from it.  They both are doing great, no stomach issues, no weight gain (after M-K got back up to her usual perfect self) and I credit the Felidae.",positive
"As a lifelong baker of all sorts of breads and other family recipes using regular flour, when I unexpectedly developed an intolerance for gluten I thought it would be easy to find good recipes using substitute ingredients for the flour.  I spent a lot of time and money trying GF bread recipes.  I bought recipe books, used all kinds of flours, and was ultimately not satisfied with any of them.  The breads were crumbly or not a pleasing texture in the mouth or, in the case of garbanzo bean flour,  bubbly in the tummy.  And forget the store bought GF breads -- what do they do to some of them that they last for months on the shelf (?!), and others that are kept in the store refrigerator seem dry and tasteless.Then I stumbled upon the Namaste bread mix.  I love it.  Bread that tastes, smells and feels like a real bread!I do make a few alterations to the package instructions.  I add a teaspoon of sugar to the yeast/water mixture to boost the proofing.  Sometimes I add caraway seeds and Italian herbs to the dough, or cinnamon+a teaspoon vanilla+1/8 C. sugar.  And as soon as I take the bread hot out of the baking pan, I butter or olive oil the top and wrap the whole loaf in aluminum foil to keep in the moisture while it cools.  Then I slice the cooled bread, put pieces of wax paper between the slices and freeze the loaf in a freezer bag.  That makes it easy to pop one slice at a time in the microwave for 30 seconds (served warm, it's even more moist and tasty).  One of these days I'm going to try making hamburger buns by baking the dough in small bowls.This bread mix is easy and, compared to buying GF bread in the stores or the price of amassing the various ingredients to try to make your own from scratch, it's not all that expensive.  I buy it in boxes of 6 from Amazon because it's the best price by far that  I've found anywhere.",positive
"I prefer DeCecco pasta, so I gave this spinach fusilli a whirl and a twirl.  Although the description says it's made of ""Spinich,"" I know it's really spinach and Amazon hasn't responded to my suggestion to correct the spelling.  Anyway, the pasta is one of the best of this type I've tried.  I've used it with tomato based sauces, in cold salads, and simply with roasted garlic, olive oil and freshly grated parmesan reggiano cheese (grated on a Microplane.) Being that the spinach, egg and whole wheat pastas have a shorter shelf life than others, be sure you can consume this pack of 10 in less than a few months.I wrote to DeCecco to inquire because there was no ""best by"" date on the boxes, and learned the following regarding the imprinted code which is on the bottom of each box:SHELF LIFE  --  As a general rule, De Cecco dry pasta does not have an expiration date since if it is stored and handled properly it can last for a number of years. However, we generally advise our consumers that to savor the unrivaled quality and taste of De Cecco pasta, it is best to consume it within 18 months (whole wheat, egg, spinach, tricolor) to three years from the date of manufacture.CODE DATE FOR PASTA -- Each De Cecco pasta package is imprinted with the date of manufacture, a four-digit number found on the outside flap at the bottom the package. The code is based on the ""Julian Calendar"", and reads as follows:- The first three digits identify the exact day of manufacture based on the number of days (100) that have elapsed since the first of the year.- The last digit indicates the year of manufacture**:** is the exact time the product was packed- *-** identifies the production lineMy order is set to expire in only four months, but I know it will last longer because I keep it in a cool, dry location -- if it lasts that long.",positive
"The shipping of this product was above and beyond anything I have ever experienced or expected for that matter. It first arrived within about 4 days of ordering it, but unfortunately, was returned by the USPS because they could not find my mailbox? The mailbox is beside another mailbox that receives mail everyday, so I'm not sure how this happened. It happened two times in fact, over the span of about 2-3 weeks. But, lucky for me, Sonoran worked with me the whole time, keeping in touch every time the item was returned, and never charged me any extra for shipping! When I finally tasted the product, it was really something I had never experienced before. I've had Dave's, Blair's, and they sometimes include things like ""pepper extract"", which I've come to find out is sort of like mace, or a major component anyways. The flavor and aroma of this powder isn't smokey like habanero's, but sort of earthy, and doesn't smell all that hot. But when you taste it, it's a completely different story. I sampled just a pinch(no bigger than my pinky toenail) and started sweating. The heat builds, and stays for at least 5 minutes afterwards. I've mixed it in with hot sauces at my job, and it's amazing.",positive
"I was not sure what to expect with this drink mix, but I am pleasantly surprised.  It comes in a foil package and inside are little granules of sweetened drink mix- it looks like powdered honey or granulated maple sugar.  The flavor is definitely ginger in nature with a lemon overtone.When mixed with a coffee mug full of hot water, the mixture instantly dissolves and what you get is a very intense gingery drink mix with lemon overtones to it.  The sweetness is PERFECT.  Not too much, not too little.  I had a bit of a sore throat and upset stomach when I made it, but when I drank it, my throat and stomach both felt soothed.I really love this drink mix and will buy it in the future- it is perfect to have on hand during cold and flu season and even if you just really love ginger.  It is also perfect for travel to take with you in case you need it.  Restaurants would also be another place to bring this to go with any foods that are friendly to ginger flavors.If you do not like strong ginger, pass this one by, because it is like drinking a pure ginger drink with a touch of honey and lemon added.",positive
"You will really need to love the flavor of ginger to enjoy this tea.  I mixed it according to the package directions and hubby and I shared it.  It was VERY strong on ginger, as if I had cut up a fresh ginger root and grated it into the tea.  I was taken aback at the first sip because of the ginger, however, it began to grow on me.  I did pour a couple of tablespoons of half and half creamer into our cups and that softened the ginger flavor some.  I don't recall even noticing any lemon flavor.I am currently suffering from a terrible cold and my throat had been very sore for the last couple of days.  Now, I don't know if this tea was the reason or not, but after I finished my cup, (and my husband's since he didn't like the strong ginger flavor), I noticed my throat was no longer sore.  And though I still have the cold at this writing, my throat is still not sore.I give it 4 stars because though it is very strong in ginger, that can be diluted down to one's liking.  After I added the cream I began to really enjoy this tea.  I took a moment or two to get used to it, but afterwards it was really good.  I only received one serving (packet) so I don't have any left to experiment with, but next time I think I would at least double the amount of water from 250 ml to 500.",positive
"If you are wondering what size the contents are, it is like receiving a Theraflu packet. The foil cover that is in the description is again, like Theraflu where you cut the top of the `foil cover' off and pour the contents into a mug with water. I then warmed the mix and water; I used extra water and warmed it up in the microwave. On the back of the contents, it reads: For Hot Serving: Pour contents, add hot water (250ml) stir and serve immediately.Since it calls for 1 cup of water, I used almost twice as much since I do not like strong flavors. Even with two cups, ALL I could taste was the Ginger. Don't get me wrong, I love to eat ginger, but the flavor is so overpowering. It actually hurt my throat each time I sipped it. Not from the heat of the water, but the hotness of the spices. It states it has lemon to it; I could not taste lemon at all. I tried a few sips and it hurt my throat so much I had to stop. I know ginger is good for motion sickness, I have been suffering from extreme vertigo caused by a medical condition and did not feel the effect, however, I probably did not consume enough of it. I have drunk bad tasting stuff before but this is beyond bad, it actually hurts to drink. A drink should not be painful.After trying to get a few sips down I had a guest over and asked if they wanted to try my drink. They agreed and the word was ""awful!""I know drinks and flavors vary by person but I am surprised that anyone would drink this. I can also see why it aids in digestion by your body not wanting it to stay in your body and to get out.I liked that it was caffeine free but the taste was the worse ever. Even worse than medicines I HAVE to take and can't stand. To those who like and love it, more power to you. I will make sure not to buy again and hope there is plenty in stock for those who do praise it.Sadly, I cannot recommend this at all!",negative
"Honestly, I always want to write as positive as a review as possible, but I can't think of anything positive to write about this drink.  On one hand, I'm glad i only received one as a sample so I didn't have to waste the rest, but on the other hand, giving it another go would have been feasible if I had more than one packet of mix.  Sadly, I took one sip of it, and had to spit it out, I couldn't taste any lemon, all I tasted was ginger (which is fine since its a ginger drink, but its the TEXTURE I take issue with!) and that it essentially tasted (texture-wise) like I'd put a bunch of ginger powder in a glass with some sugar and hot water in a blender and dumped it in a glass and called it good.  I would have gotten the same results had I done that, and it would be cheaper too.  It was grainy, and it was way too gingery for my taste.  Now, let me tell you, I DO enjoy ginger tea!  I make ginger tea from fresh ginger root for nausea or just to enjoy and it is very tasty, I also enjoy ginger chews on occasion, and crystallize ginger every now and then as a snack as well, so I am not a ginger hater!  But, for me, this drink was just lacking, and you'd be better off making a nice cup of hot ginger tea from fresh ginger root, its cheaper, has a better feel in your mouth, and its not going to take anymore work then this ""beverage"" will.  God Bless ~Amy",negative
"I was given only one packet to review, so I had to divide it in half. A half packet is plenty for a good-sized, pretty strong drink. I like the ginger/lemon mix a lot. It's heavier on ginger than lemon, so it's not too tart.I tried it in hot water and also in the bottom of a glass into which I poured some Sodastream seltzer and stirred. Ginger, as most people know, is hot. In hot water it is hot ""caliente"" and hot ""calor."" Drinking it hot is the way it's supposed to be done (says so on the packet), and it's great for cold weather and when you have a cold. But it's so hot where we live already that I want my liquids cold. Mixed in seltzer, half a packet made for a decent drink but the granules don't melt as well in cold water.If I get more of this mix, I will probably mix it up in hot water, then cool it in the fridge before drinking (at least in the hotter months). Maybe make a jar of it along with my sun tea. The per-packet price is reasonable, I think, for something that has herbal/medicinal benefit as well as being just something good to drink.",positive
"The ginger and lemon pouch is good for making a cup about 20oz size.Use boiling hot water, not cold water, it may not dissolve as quickly.The ginger taste is strong and natural.  For this part of the flavor test, it doesn't seem to be artificially engineered ginger taste.But the lemon flavor in the mix is a different story.It tastes a bit funny because it has a bitter lemony aftertaste.I've had several different kind of ginger teas, some very strong, some only as a flavor.This one comes in a middle mix--not as strong, and not as a hint of flavor only.Yet, some really natural strong ginger beverages, after mixing with hot water and drinking it, you could be sweating very soon and feeling hot and burning.This tea doesn't give that fresh burning or warm sensation from the gut.It also doesn't taste as spicy as I had hoped, though it should be rated as 6-7 on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the strongest if you cooked with fresh ginger by yourself.Overall, it's not a bad ginger-lemon mix though I would hope they mix some honey flavor inside as well.I give it only 3 stars because Amazon shipped this one single pouch in a box the size of a Epson printer!!!!  Yes, a size of a box that is 14""x 18"" x 8"".This could have been shipped in an envelop but they wanted to give me a surprise.I hope they fire the guy who shipped that box!",positive
"I've never been the greatest fan of ginger drinks. I tend to associate ginger-ale with saltine crackers and the flu, so you can guess how often I tend to drink ginger flavored drinks. The one time I tried ginger beer, I about ejected it through my nostrils due to the fierce swallowing resistance in my throat. That said, I found this beverage surprisingly tasty and easy to drink. The individual foil pouches are easy to open with the built in ""tear notch"". The mixture is tiny brown granules that look like Japanese hon-dashi (if you know what that is). It mixes with hot water to make a sickly brown liquid that looks like something between tea with a bit of milk or coffee with a bunch of milk. There is a heavy ginger scent with a lemony overtone. As for the taste, make no mistake: this has a strong ginger flavor with only the slightest hint of lemon and sugar. The sweetness is not reminiscent of honey (even though it's billed as such), but it's as if the drink was sweetened with a plain spoonful of white sugar. The ginger flavor is not overpowering, but it does tend to linger in the back of the throat with that familiar, persistent medicine-like quality. Even for a decidedly non-ginger-liking guy like me, I drank it up and for the most part, enjoyed it. I'm comfortable saying that if you do like ginger drinks or flavored teas and hot drinks, you will probably enjoy Kili.",positive
"Gold Kili all natural Instant Ginger and lemon beverage is a powdered instant drink made with all natural ingredients! (The exclamation point comes from my having tried and reviewed so many which were not).The ingredients, as listed on the company web site are: Ingredients: Ginger, Glucose, Sucrose, Honey, Fructose and Natural Lemon FlavourNow, that sounds like a lot of sugar (at least there is no high fructose corn syrup) but really, there does not seem to be that much.  although 4 types of sugar are listed, it is clear that ginger is the dominant ingredient.  It is a strong ginger drink!  If you do not really like ginger, this probably is not the first of their products which you should try, because it is really a very powerful ginger flavor.  As they mention on the site, giner has been used to treat nausea and motion sickness (hmm, think i will get some of these for my next flight)  While I will not try to describe this as medicinal per se, I have used it for nausea, and given it to my kids when they had stomach problems (ginger, that is, not this particular beveredge). to good effect.  In fact, this drink is sufficiently strong that I gave some to my son this morning to help clear his sinuses (poor little guy is home sick over spring break :().  It sure beats medication for minor problems, and is better and healthier than any packaged product I have encountered yet.I am imprerssed enough that I am going to give some of their other flavors a try.  This seems like one of the better things to tuck in a lunch box (or purse for that matter).Gold Kili started as a company around 15 years ago, but i guess I was not familiar with the name because they are out of Singapore.  they seem to have a good rthic: producing and maintaining a line of high quality products: simple and to the point.  So far i am impressed.  I like that it is entirely natural, and it tastes good too. It is also relatively inexpensive (particularly for a natural product) and convienient.  that makes this a winner all around in my book.",positive
"As a fan of Stash Lemon-Ginger tea, this Gold kili product seemed promising.  I received a single packet to try in with one 8 oz. (250ml) cup of hot water from the Vine program.  So this commentary is from a single usage.  The ingredients are: Ginger, Honey (Fructose, Glucose and Sucrose) and Natural Lemon Flavor.Given that I regularly drink tea and in fact Stash Ginger-Lemon tea;  I'm used to sweetener as optional and not included. I didn't like this aspect of this product as for the most part, I never add sugar to any beverage.  But, I wanted to keep an open mind.The product mixed up easily with hot water and was a cloudy yellow-orange. It was not as dark as the one shown in the product page.  The ginger was strong (which I like) and the lemon astringent (so-so).  I found that odd, as usually sugar balances the overall bitterness of lemon. However overall it had a pleasant taste and you ended up with a little burn in your mouth due to the ginger at the end.I think I would purchase this if it did not have honey in it, as a reasonable substitution for the Stash tea. Mind you, this product costs twice as much.",neutral
"Except for a cold bottle of high-quality ginger ale, I don't often reach for ginger drinks unless for medicinal purposes. With that mindset, I tried Gold Kili's Instant Ginger Lemon Beverage Mix and almost wished I had saved the experience for the next time I'm stricken with a cold or flu.There's plenty of ginger spice here. And lemon...and an aftertaste that wasn't pleasant. Whether you call it `spicy' or `tangy' or `zesty', the drink is cloyingly gingered. I happen to like that when I'm drinking Reed'S Ginger Beer Extra Ginger Brew on a hot, summer day. However, I can't recommend Gold Kili's Instant Ginger Lemon Beverage Mix unless you are already sick and in need of ginger to soothe your condition.I tested and reviewed this drink as part of Amazon's Vine program, receiving one packet for free. Too bad they didn't send a couple more. I wanted to share a cup with a couple of my foodie friends to hear their take. I'm tempted to place an order using Amazon's Subscribe & Save program: six boxes for $19.29 ($0.48 / oz), but I'm thinking I'm might grow tired of this after the first box or two.Rating: Three stars.UPDATE: Well, I'm sick. A head cold. Runny nose. Head congestion. The works. So, I tried Gold Kili again, taking my own advice from the initial review. Sure enough, the head cold dampens my taste buds, which in turn takes the edge off this ginger beverage. I can recommend this beverage if you have a head cold. Good luck.",neutral
"I really tried this with an open mind. I love hot tea in the afternoon as well as other 'soothing' drinks. But this one was a killer. It comes as a powder to mix with hot water. It doesn't say how much water on the packet so I assumed that one packet is for one cup of water (as per the directions on this site).One sip put me into the gag zone. I'm sorry to say that it was horrible. It was bitter, spicy, too strong, and way over the top. I like ginger but in small doses. This was like chewing on a piece of ginger root. I guess there are some people that like that but for me, it was not a good experience. I tried additional sips just to be sure but it was a killer taste each time. And, it's hard to get the strong ginger taste out of your mouth.I know this is a personal choice but my choice is to stay away.*****Added note*****My husband tried it and liked it. He would have given it a 3-4 star rating. It just goes to show the difference in what our taste buds like and how this is truly a personal taste opinion.",negative
"Looking for a change from your typical coffees & teas?  Well, let's give Gold Kili's Instant Ginger Lemon Drink to see if it's worth a rank among the staples of hot beverages.This caffeine-free lemon drink comes individually packaged in foil packages, though the name (""Instant Ginger Lemon Drink"") is a bit too generic in my opinion.  Still, it's up front about what you're getting.The instructions are simple: Pour contents, add hot water (250 ml), stir, and serve instantly.  Upon first opening the packet, the smell of the mix isn't overly appetizing.  The oddly coloured crumbly mix isn't very appealing either.  Also, after the pour, I realized that the 250 ml it calls for isn't even a full cup.  Maybe that's a good thing (it is).The timing to try this out couldn't have been better.  My sore throat looking for a bit of relief.  Unfortunately, this drink just made things worse.  It was just, for lack of a better word. . . nasty!  The first moment it hit my tongue, I felt my lips pucker and my throat constrict.  Lemon & ginger are both powerful flavours, but they can be used well together.  This is not an example of that.  Instead, it has an overpowering taste of that fake lemon flavouring you'll find in low-quality desserts and drinks.  I even tried adding a bit more hot water to dilute the flavours a bit, but to no avail.Overall, just avoid this toxic concoction.  It's not at all worth it.",negative
"I just returned from Singapore and tried a really wonderful ginger tea.  I brought home two giant bags, I was so impressed, so when I saw this product, I gave it a try.  I can honestly say that there is simply no comparison.  Since I only received a packet as a sample, there were no directions on how much to use, but I had assumed it was one packet to a cup of water.  When I gave it a try, I thought it was going to burn a hole in my throat.  Although apparently mixed with honey and lemon, it only enhances the strength of the ginger.  I ended up dumping half the cup out and filling it with more water to see if it would create a more mellow flavor, but it only decreased the flavor while leaving the burning sensation in full strength.  I can't quite put my finger on it, but I don't think the lemon is doing this tea any favors.  It simply ends up tasting medicinal, so if you're using it for digestive purposes, colds, and stomach cramping like most ginger teas are alleged to help, then it's probably the way to go, but if you're looking for a good tasting ginger tea with all the health benefits, I would pass on this one.",negative
"I am a real fan of ginger and honey. I drink a lot of Republic Of Tea's versions, plus I love those real ginger - ginger ales, the kind that almost burn your throat and you can feel it going all the way down!  Well, Kili's instant beverage is not quite what I'm used to and that is fine, but I did not care for it. As I say, I've had lots of ginger and ginger/honey drinks, but this had some kind of odd flavor to it.First impression, the drink was not a tea, not in a bag etc. When you open the single serving pouch, there are dark granuals inside that you just dump into a  cup. It says to add water but in MLs so I was lucky to fing out my Pyrex measuring cup had MLs on there. I added hot water and stirred it. The color in my cup was pretty dark brown, a lot darker than my teas etc. The scent was okay, not bad. But the flavor, at a very small sip, was super strong. I don't think watering it down would really help either. Also, the ginger aspect was pretty sweet and reminded me of candied ginger, (which I love) but that other flavor, I don't know what it was..was distracting.Personally I would not drink this again and did not try it cold. That might be better but the flavor really put me off. I did like the convenience that the sweetener was already in there, that it was granuals so no teabag to mess with.",negative
"I absolutely love ginger in every form - fresh, crystallized, powdered, ginger beer, etc. I was excited to try Gold Kili All Natural Instant Ginger & Lemon Beverage Mix. I filled the teakettle with purified water, poured the contents of the packet into my favorite mug, and waited for the whistle to sound. When the water was ready, I poured it into the mug and stirred until I could smell the aroma of sweet ginger filling the air. It doesn't get much better than this, I thought.I was wrong. I took my first sip and actually considered spitting it out because it was so over-the-top intense. I figured I had made a mistake in measuring out the water, so I grabbed a larger mug--very large--transferred the contents and poured in another 4-5 ounces of water. After another thorough stir, I took a taste and had the same reaction: this is too much! I let the mixture cool and put in some ice cubes to transform the stew into a cod drink. It didn't help.In the end, I determined that the makers of Gold Kili All Natural Instant Ginger & Lemon Beverage Mix have created a drink that will probably appear to ginger fanatics or health nuts. If you are in either of those camps, have at it. For the rest of us, a nice pouch of ginger tea will do quite nicely, thank you.",neutral
"Let me preface to say I have had dire stomach issues since a small child.  Acid reflux corrodes my insides and often times I turn to Ginger-Ale when I can consume nothing else.  But, as we know, Ginger-Ale has lots of sugar, a load of sodium and a great deal of carbonation.  When I spotted, ""Ginger Kili All Natural Ginger and Lemon Beverage"" I thought I had found a wonderful solution.  My doctor had even suggested sucking on ginger lozenges that are at a available at health food stores.  I thought I had one-upped him with this product.Happily, I brewed the hot water just knowing that I would love the combination ginger, lemon and honey.  I am deeply fond of all those tastes.  I poured it into my cup of boiling water, allowed to cool a bit and drank a hearty sip.  Oh my goodness, I have never tasted anything so vile since that horrid cod-liver oil that still haunts my memories of childhood.  This is just awful.I will NOT be finishing the cup of Gold Kili nor will I ever buy another package.I hope others find it soothing.....I can't get that awful taste out of my mouth.",negative
"First of all, I got this because ginger is really good for the body and I love lemons. I am not ginger's biggest fan when it comes to taste so I was hoping that this product would be more balanced because of the lemon. I got the packet and it's easy to mix it into some water and it dissolves pretty well. I could not finish this drink at all. I think I only got half way before it got to be too much for me.The ginger taste is so strong that you really do not taste the lemon at all. There was maybe a tiny bit of lemon flavor but really it was just the ginger flavor. This is great if you are a huge ginger fan but it was definitely not for me and probably for anyone who is just so so on ginger, this will not be their cup of tea. Basically, you are just eating pure ginger.I let my husband have a taste and even he, who is a lot more into ginger than I am, thought it was a bit too much. This should be called instant ginger beverage mix instead of ginger & lemon beverage mix.",negative
"Gold Kili All Natural Instant Ginger and Lemon is a powdered drink mix that can be served using either hot or cold water. The fine powder dissolves quickly and the beverage is mixed and ready to drink in less than one minute.I like the taste of lemons and ginger, but I wasn't prepared for the taste of this beverage. I admit that it does have a nice, enticing aroma and the combination of these two ingredients sounds appealing, both for the potential flavor and for the settling effects on the stomach. However, the taste of this beverage is not what I expected. It doesn't taste as natural as I thought it would and it has a certain harshness that is most evident in the back of the throat. I followed the directions and added a cup of hot water, but considering the harsh flavor, perhaps I should have used more water.Among the flavors present, the ginger is the one most noticeable and it's the spicy finish that creates that harshness. I was able to finish mine off by taking only small sips at a time, but I can understand why some would have a difficult time drinking this instant beverage. My enjoyment of spicy foods and drinks made it a little more tolerable for me, but I would bet that others would have a difficult time consuming this drink.Ginger and lemons might be a nice combination, but they don't mesh very well in this instance. I won't be buying this drink again, as I found it less smooth and less enjoyable than its taste combination promises.",negative
"First, thank you to the reviewers who noted that a single packet is really too much for a single mug of beverage.  Because of that, I used a lesser amount and tried this instant mix as both a hot and a cold beverage.I was pleased that it dissolved quite quickly in cold (actually the temperature of tap) water.  I wasn't sure how well that would work.  No problem.  However, I preferred the taste of it as a hot beverage.  I don't think I would have liked it had I used the whole packet in only one cup of water, as suggested on the Amazon page.  I'm pretty sure that it would have tasted both too strong and too sweet for me.  I've discovered that it also makes a nice addition to regular hot tea, adds a little flavor boost.This is a nice, soothing beverage, and I think I would especially appreciate it when fighting a cold or being a bit under the weather.  The ginger/lemon/honey combination is flavorful, and although I love ginger at any time, it is even more welcome when I need something comforting and gentle on my stomach.  The ginger is prevalent enough to give this just a slight spicy bite.",positive
"This has an intense lemon and ginger taste. Much much more intense than lemon and ginger teas which I am a fan of and drink often. And since I love ginger and lemon flavors, I love this intensity. You can't get it from just the lemon-ginger teas -- and I've tried quite a few brands so I know. That's the good news.The con, for me at least, is that there must be a high calorie count for this as it's loaded with honey and fructose. I would prefer this to be non-sweetened so I could add my own non-calorie sweetener if I want.It's also a little expensive compared to teas, but then the flavor is unique and something that just can't be gotten with a regular tea.I won't hesitate to buy this in the future -- only I will look for a non-sweetened brand/type first.One other thing -- I put way more water into this beverage than they asked for. Maybe about twice as much. And the flavors were still so much more intense than a regular ginger-lemon tea. So feel free to dilute it and I don't think you will be diminishing the experience at all.",positive
"I love Ginger tea, the hot and pungent taste, sometimes mixed with mint, or lemon. I used to buy Ginger tea bags, but recently switched to Ginger tea ""concintrate"" that appears to be ginger jam, which you add to hot water. Its not very economical, and of course, you cant pack it for lunch, or take it from the house. (cos it comes in a glass jar you keep in the fridge.) GOLD KILI ginger tea, solves those problems of cost and portability. The 2oz aluminum bag contains freeze dried ginger lemon tea. However, add the WHOLE bag to a cup of tea, and you'll be overwhelmed. One of those 2oz bags, makes a small teapot of hot tea. Short of using fresh ginger, slicing it and boiling it, this tea is the best. The lemon overtone is mild, conplimenting the ginger, not clouding it. For a sore throat, take this concintrate, add it to pure honey, and take by the teaspoon every hour. Also, for fast ginger stir fry, use a packet of this Ginger honey tea, add it to your stir fried veggies and tofu, along with some soy sauce, and you have a good chinese stir fry sauce. Ginger is good for nausea when traveling. If you carry a pouch of this freeze dried tea in your wallet or purse during cold season, you can treat the first signs of flu, ie the nausea, sore throat, or stuffy nose, as soon as it starts. For a stuffy nose, this is good tea, when mixed with some peppermint tea. (Or, try using a peppermint candy cane, as a hot tea swizzel stick.) I really enjoy GOLD KILI INSTANT GINGER LEMON tea for its intense taste, and convenience. The consintrate is sugar free, so dont forget the honey.",positive
"If you don't like ginger, you're not going to like Gold Kili's Ginger and Lemon beverage. The ginger is very strong, bites the tongue a bit, but the lemon is not as strong and while I noticed it, ginger is definitely the frontrunner here.Inside the packet is enough powder mix to fill my 14-ounce mug. I specifically used the larger mug because most packet drinks to me are overly sweet. I don't like a lot of sugar. Instructions are easy, simply pour the mix into your cup, add boiling water, and stir. It's that easy and the mix dissolved quickly. I saw some ginger grounds, but as I love ginger, that definitely wasn't an issue with me.It tastes incredible. Very strong ginger as mentioned earlier, and not a fake ginger, this seems more like dehydrated ginger ground into a course powder. The sugar level was still a little sweet for my tastes, but I think using the larger cup was definitely worthwhile in my case.I happen to have a cold. It's not bad, but annoying nonetheless. After finishing my cup of ginger and lemon beverage, my nose felt a little less clogged, so the ginger aroma and steam obviously helped. Next time though, and I definitely will be buying this mix, I think I'd make it and then chill it for a refreshing summer drink.",positive
"When I first opened this foil pack that I received to review from Amazon I thought  it was awful because it did not have a very pleasant odor.I did promise to review these so I boiled some water and took down a large cup.  It states you need to use 250 mil. (i/2 cup)boiling water  and I did just that.I poured the proper amount of water and then sprinkled in the instant Ginger tea.  Immediately the scent of Ginger filled the air and I was taken away, I new this was going to be good, but, it is too strong for my taste so I added another 1/4 cup or more.  I love Ginger tea, I even grow my own ginger in the summer but his is entirely too strong for me.  It burned my mouth and throat.  Yes Ginger should have a nice bite to it but this was all too much.  I did, however, use it all anyway since I do not like waste even if it is free.I took a bag of herbal tea and put it in the cup and steeped that a bit and it was wonderful.  the flavor of the Ginger when it was tamed by the herbal tea became what I wished for in the first place.  I may just buy and use it sparingly in my herbal tea as an added unique flavor.  If you are a Ginger tea fan then I am sure you will love this.",positive
"When I received this, I wanted to look at the ingredients.  They're not listed on the packet, so I went to the company's website.  The ingredients are ginger, glucose, sucrose, honey, fructose, and natural lemon flavor.I was crestfallen.  With the exception of hot chocolate or a chai latte, I don't like sweetened drinks at all.  I love sweet foods, but not sweet beverages.  Once, in a restaurant, I was served sweetened ice tea.  I didn't know it had sugar in it, and I nearly spit it out on the table.  In a word, yuck!  So I wasn't looking forward to trying this.But I did, after dinner.  I heated some water and stirred in the mix.  It was fabulous!  Despite all the sugar it wasn't cloyingly sweet, and the ginger left a warm, tingly aftertaste.  It was so delectable, I barely restrained myself from drinking it all up.  I wanted to see what it tasted like cold, so I grudgingly put the remainder in the fridge.  Cold, I still got the gingery-ness, but the beverage tasted flat.  I don't recommend it cold.It's hard to believe I enjoyed a sweetened, instant hot drink, but I surely did.  If you enjoy sweet and spicy hot beverages, you'll like it too.",positive
"When I selected this via Vine, I knew that it'd have a strong ginger taste to it. Whenever you add ginger to something and heat it up, ginger is going to be something that you can easily taste. I just wasn't expecting it to be this gingery.This smelled good when I first mixed it (although it looked like brown water), but it's the taste that killed me. This was pretty spicy and the ginger taste was incredibly strong. I couldn't taste the lemon in this at all, the ginger taste was so overwhelmingly strong. The comparisons of this to a medicine are pretty apt. It reminds me of some of the cold medicines that I'll add to hot water whenever I get a runny nose. Not exactly a taste that I'm eager to drink on a regular basis.I drank a little of it, but I ended up having to dump it out. Even when considering that ginger is a miraculous plant, I still wouldn't buy this even as an occasional pick me up. I can see drinking it for a cold since it'd definitely clean your sinuses out, but it's just too strong of a drink for me. I'd much rather go for some fresher ginger than this. I'm not sure that I'd drink this to help with nausea either, to be honest. (Ginger is AWESOME for upset tummies.) It's just too strong, although if this is at the store next time I get nauseous, I might give it a try.Overall this is probably something best suited to hard core ginger enthusiasts rather than those who just like an occasional ginger with their sushi and drink tons of ginger ale.",negative
"I looked at the other reviews for this drink, noticed that many said the ginger was way strong. I thought ""Well, I really like ginger, so it'll be ok."" But, really, it's STRONG. Mixing with the instructed 240ml (1 cup) of water leaves a very gingery drink. However, diluting it with about another half-cup of water brought the ginger down to a nice level. At this point it was just SWEET, like ginger tea with 2 packets of Splenda. Way too sweet for me.The lemon is of course overpowered by the ginger. This wouldn't really be a problem if it wasn't so sweet.The one thing I really did like was drinking it with a sore throat. Swollen, aching throat loves ginger, lemon, and hot beverages in general. The Gold Kili drink felt quite nice on my throat and I didn't mind the sweetness or strength of the ginger as much as I probably would normally.Also, it takes a few sips to get used to the flavor. By the time I was almost finished it didn't seem nearly as strong.Coming upon a packet of this, I wouldn't turn it down, but I probably wouldn't buy it. I'd much rather just get tea, like Stash Premium Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea, and sweeten it with honey myself.",neutral
"When I opened the pouch, I sniffed the contents and found the aroma to be intensely complex and inviting! I tried a little pinch of it raw -- and it excited my taste buds -- very enjoyable. I even think that the contents would be spectacular if sprinked over vanilla or dulce de leche ice cream -- this Gold Kili Ginger and Lemon Beverage Mix is VERY gingery and sweet --- and with a nice lemon tang.So I dumped the remaining contents of the pouch into a cup and added hot water -- It steamed up very nicely, mixed VERY well and the first few sips were intense, delicious, just great. But THEN this mixture started burning my throat so intensely that I had to cut it with Soy Milk to turn off the overpowering heat -- turning the remainder of the contents into a refreshing, sweet, but mild experience.Now some people might LIKE all that extra heat-- I couldn't handle it. For those who like the Ginger/Lemon experience but are not fans of spicy hot-ness, then perhaps divvying up the contents of one pouch into TWO cups of tea would be a better way to enjoy this intense experience.",positive
"The sample packet I received of the ginger/lemon/honey granules had very simple instructions on it (in 3 languages) which simply said to pour the packet contents into a cup, add boiling water, and stir.It didn't specify how big a cup, but knowing the power of ginger I pulled out a 16 ounce megacup just in case 12 ounces of water wasn't enough to dilute it to a tolerable state.Good thing I did, as I kept adding more boiled water, stirring, and tasting, until the megacup was within a half inch of the top. Still the liquid was a deep color resembling strong black tea with honey and lemon added (rendering a cloudy look.)The ginger was frankly harsh, no matter that I diluted it beyond normal cup size, nor how much I let it cool. Certainly it was sweet enough, and the lemon flavor was detectable.However, after swallowing just a couple of ounces my mouth and entire esophagus developed a burning sensation that didn't subside for more than half an hour. That's when the irony occurred to me that we're in the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar, and I felt that I had just breathed fire.Now, I happen to like most commercial lemon/ginger teas, especially the one from Bigelow, with the Probiotics. I add my own honey - just a teaspoonful, and my husband and I enjoy a cup often before bedtime for a good night's sleep. I was hoping this product would be equally as enjoyable as the Bigelow and without the mess of the honeypot, but apparently not. If you thrill to the burn of strong ginger root down your throat, then this product may be for you.",negative
"I love the taste of ginger - in foods, soda, dried and jam. The thought of a refreshing and relaxing ginger drink aroused my interest. My single sample arrived in a huge box. The ""green"" in me cringed; first warning. Then the packet had only the instruction of ""mixing with 250 ml of water"". Second warning.  How long should I steep it? no idea. When the drink was, what I thought was ready,i.e. mixed with the correct amount of hot water, I tried it - wow, the ginger taste was intense! I added 1/2 again the amount of water and reheated it. This was better, but still very powerful. I went back to the packaging to see the make-up of the product -no information was provided; a description of some of the ingredients does come on the full supply box but I did not have that to see. (I went back to the listing for this fact). Strike three. Then I checked the caloric content - still no details. Maybe that is on the box, but that was nowhere to my knowledge. The fourth and fatal blow. I cannot recommend this product as it tastes too strong, has no indication of specifically what it is made of and no caloric details. Too bad, the concept was good.",negative
"I received one packet as a sample and followed the directions. All you have to do is pour hot water over the contents and serve. I split it with my daughter to get her input on flavor,and neither of liked the flavor at all. We both love ginger and lemon, and can even handle strong tea brewed from fresh ginger. It had a strange medicinal flavor, and was sweetened somehow, but the package had no ingredient list and no other information whatsoever. The lack of information with the sample had me considering tossing it into the trash since I always like to know exactly what I'm using. Without information, I decided to base my rating on taste alone. The lemon was mild, and I assume the sweetener was honey. It wasn't too sweet, nor was the ginger too strong, but that outstanding medicine/fake taste was overwhelming. It did dissolve easily, and it's nice not to have a tea bag to deal with, but not worth it when it tastes so bad. If you like ginger for its health benefits, take a piece of fresh ginger, cut it into a few pieces, and boil in a pan to desired taste. Add lemon and honey also to taste and you're set.",negative
"I was anxious to try this item because I hoped the ginger would help quell my morning sickness.  The packet directions stated to mix the entire package with 250ml of water, or approximately 8.45 oz.  I used hot water and mixed up the drink.  I was a little nervous to try it, as it looked like muddy river water. The first sip wasn't so bad.  The lemon taste was nice, and not artificial tasting.  The ginger taste was ok at first, but left a ""hot"" after taste in my mouth.  The drink was very strong, so I poured the drink back into the water bottle that I had gotten the water out of, to ""water it down"" so that it wouldn't be so strong.  That improved it slightly, but the after taste of the ginger was still too hot for my taste.  Finally, I decided to put the bottle into the fridge to see if I would like it better cold.  Two hours later I pulled it out and shook it up (It still looked like river water to me)  and took a drink.  This time, the lemon flavor, which had been pleasant before, was completely overpowered by the ginger taste, which seemed to be even more ""hot"" and lasting than before.Needless to say, I did not finish the bottle, and I have no intention of buying more of this.  I felt that the lemon flavor was nice, and perhaps a ""plain"" lemon drink would be fine, but the ginger in this beverage was far to spicy for my taste.  I have no idea if this beverage would be beneficial for those suffering with nausea, because I was unable to finish one package.  In my opinion, it would only aggreavate the stomach of someone who is already feeling ill.",negative
"This instant ginger lemon drink has a very strong ginger component with with a lighter lemon flavor.  It is a sweet drink, though not quite as sweet as many sodas.I prepared the powdered drink as directed with 250ml (1 cup) of hot water.  The granules in the packet dissolved quickly and the resulting beverage is actually a tannish brown color.I am just getting over a sore throat and I can see how a hot drink like this might be soothing and clear our my nose when I have a cold.  I certainly felt the ginger making a spicy burning sensation in the back of my throat.I probably wouldn't go out of my way to get this drink again, but it's not bad, either.  Those who are big fans of very strong and spicy ginger flavor would probably like it.Usually I'd probably prefer something like a ginger ale, or if I have a cold, hot tea or broth.One funny aspect about receiving this drink was that Amazon shipped me my packet of ginger drink in a giant box something like 20""x16""x8"" (with air padding packs).  This is for a small packet of drink that could easily fit in a padded envelope.  I'm not sure if this was because they were out of smaller packing or if they thought I needed a large box for returning something.  It was pretty comical when I opened a huge box and saw the small packet of drink mix in the middle.",neutral
"I suppose this drink isn't tea. It just says that it is a beverage so I am assuming that the tea aspect is not going to be the major factor in the drinking of this. Still it tastes like lemon tea so I am going to review it from the fact that it is a hot drink that is suited for making you relax and think about your life or something.Still, I am not the biggest fan of ginger in the world. For someone who does not like ginger, this drink is too reminiscent of the ""cinnamon gum"" I used to attempt to chew as a kid. It's too sharp to be tasty and I am drinking it thinking ""why are you doing this to me? What did I ever do to you?"" only to realize that I had made it in the first place. It tastes like lemon tea that got a very sharp and spicy kick that doesn't entirely please me.I think if I had time to drink many cups, I would learn to love it. I didn't like coffee when I first had it either. Still I am uncertain that I can fully recommend it since it is too ginger and too lemon and it doesn't feel right.",neutral
"If you don't like ginger then don't pick up a ginger drink, but if you like ginger then I do suggest Gold Kili All Natural Instant Ginger & Lemon Beverage. It has a very intense ginger taste to it, much stronger ginger flavor then I was expecting and a very very mellow lemon flavor that is so mellow because the ginger just takes everything over.The smell of the drink when you first open the package it ginger overload, to me smelled like a gingerbread cookie with some lemon on top. Getting your drink just right is very easy, just open and pour your contents into a cup and add your choice of water and stir. Easy as 1 2 3 and your done. No need to sweeten your drink as it is already sweet with honey already inside.Can be served two different ways: hot & cold but I have to say I would prefer the hot way as it is very soothing to drink. Ginger is a wonderful way to settle your upset stomach and the fact that this drink mix is caffeine free is another bonus for that means I can drink it at any time and not have to worry about it keeping me up at night.If you like ginger check it out, for as a fan of ginger drinks/teas I have to say this has to be one of the better ones that I have tried.",positive
"Ginger, honey and lemon are all good for you and taste good... just not so much together.To drink you pour the individual package into a cup and fill with appx 8.5 ounces (250 ml). The first thing I noticed when I opened the bag was the amazingly strong ginger fragrance - it was so strong it was off-putting. I got my first whiff of lemon once I added the water. After stirring it up the fragrance mellowed a bit.The first sip was reminiscent of when I was on a juicing fast (fruits and veggies only) when I used Ginger in a drink recipe that I read online. It was strong and had a terrible after taste. This was exactly that. At first you can taste the lemon, and then you get the spicy kick all the way down your throat. I tried a few more sips to see if I could acclimate my taste buds but I just couldn't hack this. I'm just not good with ginger in my drinks.If you want something spicy (and especially ginger) and you enjoy flavors from the Far East you may enjoy this drink. It's natural and the ingredients are good for you. It just wasn't for me.",negative
"I received one packet of this instant beverage for review.  That package did not reveal much about the contents--for example, I suspect there is some sugar in the beverage, but there was no ingredients list.  The packet shows ginger and lemon and says to add 250 ml (about 1 cup) of water, stir and consume.I used water that was the temperature I use for green tea--about 170 degrees Fahrenheit.  Immediately, I noted a lovely floral scent wafting from the cup.  The water dissolved the tan granules quickly and turned a muddy yellow-brown color.Sipping the beverage, I noted the warm ginger notes, that lovely spicy burn on my tongue.  I love ginger, obviously.  I only get a hint of lemon from this beverage.  The drink is slightly sweet.  I added no other sweetener and didn't need to.  It was lovely on its own.  I don't think ginger is this sweet on its own, so I suspect there is a small amount of sugar here.I would say this would be something nice to have when you are feeling ill with cold or flu.  Ginger has antiseptic and mild stimulent properties.  I wouldn't drink it before bed, for that reason--but I'm a sensitive individual when it comes to stimulents.Overall, a very nice instant beverage that is warming and soothing.",positive
"First, being the age that I am, I certainly do remember my father making ginger ""tea"" and putting lemon in it with sugar (actually, he used molasses) and drinking it warm. As a child I thought this simply weird and dreadful!Later, with maturity, etc., I came to like this as a warm beverage on cold rainy wintery type days, etc. I use my dad's ""molasses"" frequently in many things because of its nutritional properties, and sometimes I use honey, but seldom refined sugars.I ordered this product from Vine to try out, and was surprised when only one packet arrived in a very large box, making me think I was getting a decent sized trial sampling. Of little consequence, however, as after some really heavy searching and investigating online, I finally found the list of ingredients. This list is posted below for your inspection and consideration.My father had it right, and nutritionally better, also. I found this to be very intensely sweet as I use very little sweetener of any kind anyway, so that was my first impression...too sticky sweet. Further tasting in my tongue, pallet, and upper throat found the gingery flavor ""not quite right"" like it was old or off somehow. Again, probably not too surprising as this is a powdered mix and flavor and texture loss are to be expected I would guess.After reading the ingredients with my searching I naturally made the immediate decision to stick with my dad's ""old way"" and feeling really good about it.I would urge you to make up your own at home like I do vs this excessively sugary and flat tasting concoction imported from Singapore. It just seems so crazy to go this route when you can be drinking something made fresh, and with better ingredients, yourself!The information from their website (after I was able to find them) are:[Instant Ginger Lemon DrinkCode: 1935 (10 sachets per box)Ingredients: Ginger, Glucose, Sucrose, Honey, Fructose and Natural Lemon FlavourInstant Ginger Lemon Drink is made from top grade fresh ginger, honey and lemon. Modern and hygienic manufacturing techniques are used to preserve the natural taste, goodness and fragrance. It is an ideal drink for everyone whether taken hot or cold, in any occassion and season.]",negative
"Ginger isn't the kind of thing that I eat regularly, or in big doses when I do, but I like the flavor. After one sip of this drink mixture though, I think I'm good for the rest of the year. The thing is, I knew I was in for trouble as soon as I opened the packet and saw just how much power came out of it. You'd think that one packet is meant for an entire gallon and not just a little over one cup.Making the drink is simple- add the packet's contents to a cup, add hot water and drink it when you're ready. The smell is great, and I couldn't wait to try it out. Good god is the flavor bold. I only suggest buying this drink if you REALLY love ginger. I mean...if you go crazy like Taz when someone even mutters the word, then you will probably like this stuff. I could barely detect any hint of lemon, the other flavor featured, because the ginger sucker punches you in the mouth relentlessly. Take a big ginger root, blend it, and that's how this tastes.Even now, 5 hours after trying it out, I can still taste it. And this is after having eaten dinner and lots of water and milk. 'definitely won't be giving this another shot.",negative
"This is a very tasty and spicy beverage, which may not be your cup of tea, so to speak. The smell of ginger is strong when opening the pouch and the taste is rather strong and piquant. For many people not used to a strong ginger flavor, this may be off-putting and even unpleasant. If your idea of ginger stops at Canada Dry ginger ale, you will probably not like this product. I grew up with ginger in my foods, so I love this! The closest thing I can compare this to is Indonesian Ting Ting Jehe Chewy Ginger Candy. This is basically a liquid version of the candy. Very sweet and spicy, it tickles the throat going down. I've juiced fresh ginger root (with other ingredients) and this tastes like the ginger-infused juice I've made. The pungency is not diminished during manufacturing.Served hot, it is perfect when you're sick. I often make ginger tea with honey when I'm under the weather, and this is a more convenient way of having a tasty hot beverage. Ginger and honey both have been used for thousands of years throughout the world for their health and medicinal benefits. The lemon flavor I couldn't detect however.",positive
"Perhaps Gold Kili Ginger & Lemon beverage mix is better suited to a true, traditional Asian palate, as ginger is a very popular spice in many Asian dishes. I, myself, happen to be a BIG fan of ginger. I enjoy eating pieces of candied and crystallized ginger on a regular basis both for its breath-freshening properties, as well as to make my mouth sweeter (and more kissable!), and to soothe my stomach. My favorite granola is one from Trader Joe's that contains slivers of candied ginger. Ginger is just something that I miss when I go for too long without it. On that note, this drink DOES have an initial potent kick of ginger, at first sip, but the flavor after that first sip seems to be pretty weak and ambiguous. Is this supposed to be kinda like the ginger beer that I grew up seeing my mom enjoy on a regular basis? Is it supposed to be similar to a ginger ale, but with a little (well-nigh undetectable, and synthetic-tasting) lemon to punch it up? I really wasn't quite sure.The drink isn't sweet enough to really count as a soft drink, and overall, aside from a drink with a bit of punch and somewhat waning - or at least perhaps slightly old-tasting - ginger kick, I couldn't quite figure out what Gold Kili was trying to present here.I had my pouch cold, as I'm most likely to drink most of my beverages that way. Not sure if it would've been better hot, but I just wasn't a fan of this. Potent ginger flavor, odd, almost absent lemon flavor, not sweet enough, and I feel that I should be able to enjoy a product straight out of the package, as it's sold. If I have to do a bunch of gussying up of it in order to make it palatable, it needs some tweaking before going out on the store shelves, at least as far as I'm concerned...",neutral
"I am a huge lover of ginger.  I regularly drink ginger tea brewed from fresh ginger root (very inexpensive, yet tasty) and tea brewed from dried ginger.  Both those things are good and enjoyable.  So, when I saw this product I thought it'd be a great chance to enjoy ginger in yet another form.  I imagined it would taste very pleasantly enjoyable...  DID NOT HAPPEN!  This is one of the most disgusting and vile things I've tasted in a long time.  It had an incredibly overpowering bitter flavor to it - so much so that I re-checked the instructions to make sure I had added the correct amount of water (I had).  I couldn't make it past two sips before I just put it down and said ""enough of this madness!"".  I let my boyfriend try it too, and he said the same thing about the flavor - gross.  I know that different people have different tastes and all, and maybe there's someone out there that could stomach this, but I doubt it.  My personal advice to anyone who's checking this product out, just don't!  You'd be far happier just making some tea out of fresh or dried ginger root, an option that's cheaper than buying this crap anyways.  Ugh...that taste lingers in one's mouth, too...",negative
"Well, it seems theoretically impossible that this induced an asthma attack. So perhaps THAT was a coincidence. I may of course be allergic to an ingredient or preservative in this. I inhaled, my throat constricted...attempted two sips...and couldn't breath. I don't have many food allergies either. Perhaps it was just the strength of this brew. Do check out the ingredient list if you're alkergy prone (the single packet sent by Vine didn't include ingredients).  I like lemon. I like ginger(find it wonderful for settling an upset stomach), I love hot teas (usually very asthma friendly).  But this...was very, very strong. Tastewise, it not bad just strong. I would suggest diluting it a bit. It looks kind of like apple cider when mixed, rather like little bits of a fibersupplement when not, lol. But ive never felt so wheezy with a tea or ginger or lemon! I'm giving it 2 stars because I cant honestly say I like it, even though I like things in in its category.  I felt the taste would be much improved by dilution, though. Also, only two stars Bc I'm suspicious about the respiratory issue that prevented me from trying it further. Ok ok, that couldbe coincidence.....  so three stars.",neutral
"I've never tried a ginger tea before.  I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting, but wow this was an eye opener.  I brewed it hot as the directions suggested.  I never thought about adding sugar (I normally do with tea) and that's a good thing because it is already sweetened with honey. I waited for it to cool down a bit and then I took a sip.  My first impression was that I had messed up and this wasn't really a product intended for consumption.  You get a quick medicine taste followed by a burning sensation very similar to a hot salsa with a lemon tang to it.  The initial shock probably made it worse than it should have been.  I continued (much more carefully) to sip it and it's not undrinkable.  I went three stars because I understand that I just tend to not like very strong tastes like this, but others may.  Also, reading a few other reviews I'm getting the impression that ginger teas do tend to have a bite...  that said if you like ginger and like VERY strong tastes you may very well enjoy this tea.  (At this time there are several 5 star reviews) Just be warned, this sure isn't lipton.  If you buy, I hope you enjoy and thank you for taking the time to read my review.",neutral
"I don't have a cold right now but since I often take ginger and honey for a sore throat, I thought this might be a nice alternative.It might be, in a pinch.The ginger is strong.  Strong in a good way if you have a sore throat but you may not be that accustomed to it.  When I make ginger tea I use perhaps 3-4 thin slices steeped in a cup of water for about 5-10 minutes with a tablespoon or two of honey.I used about ¾ cup hot water for a pouch instead of the cup.  The ginger is nice and strong, lingering in the mouth and back of the throad.Unfortunately it's a bit sweeter than I would prefer (even when brewed to the recommended level) and there's really no lemon taste- just an aroma.There's also a somewhat bitter aftertaste that I'm not so fond of.  This taste is not chemical, more like an herbal bitter note.  I'm more of a coffee person so you tea drinkers out there might actually prefer it.I'm having a hard time deciding between three stars and four.  It's good, not great.  Probably 3 for flavor (It's OK) , four for convenience (I like it)",positive
"Ginger is a naturally healthy remedy that is used for calming the stomach, seasickness, stimulating circulation/metabolism and is even good for arthritis. It's lingering spiciness is not appealing to everyone. Ginger Tea directions recommend 350 ml  (about 8.5 ounces) of hot water per packet. One mouthful at that strength was TOO STRONG for me. Too spicy initially and lingering spiciness for awhile afterwards. It did make me sweat so I can see using it as a cold remedy to naturally break a fever, calm the tummy and a worthy addition to the medicine cabinet. I did add an additional cup of hot water to the mix to make it palatable but the spiciness still lingered.I didn't find the tipping point where sipping this Ginger Tea became a pleasureable experience I'd enjoy on a regular basis. This is definitely NOT for the BLAND crowd. I  didn't discern lemon OR honey with either the original version or with the additional hot water, just spiciness. Although I can see the medicinal benefits of Ginger Tea, it's NOT my cup of tea.UPDATE: 4/10/2012 After Dr. recommended I cut back on caffeine I needed a warm drink that didn't leave me craving another like my ""coffee treats"". The flashback of this beverage returned. I ordered the pack of 6 and drink ONLY ONE A DAY compared to the 3 coffee treats a day - sure the calorie reduction will show eventually. The lingering spiciness is not conducive to munching any snacks either = less caloric intake. I've even used the mixed beverage with soy sauce and a splash of vinegar as a base for veggie soups. The lingering spicy ginger flavor leaves me feeling satisfied and minimizes my ""grazing"".***STILL 3 STARS so not to sway readers that it's the best thing since sliced bread. It's OK and works for me and my purpose :)",neutral
"Since I decided to drastically reduce my caffeine intake as well as my sodium intake, I have gotten a little bored with what I can drink.  There is too much sodium, not to mention other nasty stuff, in diet soda to keep drinking it as much as I was, and coffee has too much caffeine, so it has been a lot of water and decaffeinated teas.  Coffee and diet soda have been occasional at best.  So, when I got the chance to try Gold Kili All Natural Instant Ginger and Lemon Drink, I was intrigued.The drink comes in premeasured packets, but you can add as little or as much as you like.  The drink mix is made up of little granules.  The first thing I noticed was a very overpowering smell of lemon.  While the drink says it is all natural, the lemon smell was very fake smelling (think furniture polish) and it was hard for me to get past.I added the mix to hot water.  I added about half, and it seemed weak, so I added the rest.  Again, the lemon smell was overpowering.  I had a hard time getting past it enough to taste the drink.  I expected the lemon taste would be as powerful, but I was wrong.  It was the ginger taste that was very strong.  VERY strong.  Not awful, but definitely powerful, and it made the drink taste very spicy.  My tongue tingled after the first taste.All in all, this drink was not bad.  The ginger taste was strong and spicy, so you will need to like ginger (a lot) to really enjoy this drink.  This is way different from the ginger ale taste that most people think of when they think ginger drink.  It is similar to a ginger beer we recently tried.  I think if I was sick, this would be a great drink.The thing that most bothered me was, as a reviewer, I only received a single packet of the mix.  I was given absolutely no information regarding nutrition values (calories) and ingredients.  Without this information, I am very hesitant to recommend the product.",neutral
"I must say I was excited to try this product because it sounded like a unique and tasty combination of flavors, but it didn't quite live up to what I had hoped for.  I enjoy the flavor of ginger as well as lemon by themselves but had never put the two together, although it makes sense if it's made right because they can balance each other with the right combination of quantities, a mix of bitter, sweet and sour.  The flavor of the ginger in this instance definitely over-powered the lemon and was just altogether way too potent for my taste buds.  This may be to the liking of those who like or can handle really spicy foods but this disagreed with my sensibility.  I measured it right with 250 ml of water (about an 8 oz. cup) and I tried it both hot and cold but it was too powerful either way.  Now if they greatly reduced the amount of ginger and focused on the lemon with just a hint of ginger, they'd be onto something, but as it stands it's quite simply too strong.  The amount of lemon was just fine but someone dropped the ball when mixing it with ginger.  I like the concept but it needs more work before it's perfected.",negative
"I admit it up front:  I don't like spicy food or spicy drinks.  I hate pepper with a passion as well as other ""hot"" spices.  I will occasionally drink ginger ale and eat gingersnap cookies, so I thought that I might like this ginger/lemon beverage.  But it had far too much kick to the ginger to suit me.  Those who like ginger and don't mind the spicyness will probably like this.  I even tried it cooled as an iced drink (which I usually prefer) and still hated it.  To be fair, since I knew that I don't like really spicy food or drink, I gave it three stars.  And I think that if they would work on it and tone down the ginger, it could be a good beverage.  But not as it is right now; at least not for me.  Also, if they're going to sell it in America, they'll have to change the instructions to show how much water to add in cups instead of using ml.  I just kept adding water and tasting it until I thought it was about where it was supposed to be, but I had no idea if I was right (and I hated it at every level) about the measurement.",neutral
"This is an instant sweetened ginger mix that you add hot water to.  It comes packaged in single serving foil wrapped packs.  The ingredients are simple: ginger, honey, glucose, sucrose, and fructose--no colors, preservatives, or artificial flavors.  When added to hot water, the powdered drink mix rapidly dissolves with little or no residue.  The resulting drink is a dark yellowish tan, almost as brown as tea.  The beverage has a pleasant ginger odor, and the taste is strong and sweet, like a strong ginger brew.I first encountered hot ginger drink while travelling in Southeast Asia.  Hot ginger makes an excellent pick-me-up at the end of a day.  It's a great warm-up drink as well as a thirst quencher.  Ginger also has excellent stomach settling qualities--it's been used to fight both sea seasickness and morning sickness as well as help those with the nausea of chronic disease or cancer.  To benefit from its effects though, you need a lot of ginger, and that's what this drink has.  Many ginger teas don't have enough ginger to settle the stomach, but this one does.  The drink mix was formulated for Asian tastes, so some may find it too sweet.  On the other hand, if you like ginger ale or other soft drinks, this drink certainly has less added sugar than them, and with a lot more ginger.",positive
"Years ago, a friend from India suggested that I mix ginger juice with honey and turmeric and give it to my little girl as a cough remedy.  I found that it worked great, my daughter liked the taste better than cough syrup, and I thought it tasted fantastic.  I thought this drink mix might taste kind of like that, and it does, if you taste the mix straight out of the pouch.  But when I put it in water, I used more water than recommended (after seeing a lot of comments saying that the mix was too strong), and that was a huge mistake.  If anything, it would be best in LESS water than recommended.  It's very tasty, but drinking 8 ounces of prepared drink would just be too much volume for this kind of drink.I wouldn't recommend this drink mix unless you know that you like strong ginger beverages, because the ginger flavor is very strong and spicy.  It would be great to drink (in small quantities) when you have a cold or have a sore throat.  I wish it was a little sweeter (I ended up adding more sweetener and some lemon juice).A small point: you should be aware that the pouches are very difficult to open because there is no ""starter"" perforation.  I needed scissors.Overall, this isn't a bad drink.  Just be aware of what you're getting, and start with maybe half a cup of water, then add more if you find that you would prefer something weaker.",negative
"So, this is how it went... I have this little packet from Amazon and its pretty cold outside and the package does say CAFFEINE FREE and I love ginger and lemon but don't really know if I will love them together.  Maybe I'll make some tonight or last week about 8pm to warm myself up.  Sounded good.I turned over the package to see how much hot water to add and this is what the package says ""for hot serving: Pour contents, add hot water (250ml) stir and serve instantly.""  I'm not in Europe or Mexico.  Who in the heck in the US cooks by ml's?  I'm assuming its milliliters?  If I hadn't had the internet I wouldn't have known to add a cup of hot water to the powder.Ok, smells nice but a little spicy, take a sip and whew it knocked my head off.  It wasn't spicy like hot pepper spicy but like 180 proof spicy and it burned my throat all the way down.  Can't say that this has any proof liquor in it and it does smell like lemons a little but can't tell you exactly what it does taste like.Would I get it again?  Heck NO.  This stuff was beyond nasty and I can eat or drink just about anything.  But, just to give it the benefit of the doubt I refrigerated it and tasted it the following morning.  Still nasty.And another thing, I'm not really sure if it is caffeine free or not since I didn't go to sleep until 3:30 that am.",negative
"Very Gingery and a snap of Lemon! If you love Ginger, and know its healing powers which sustained within, it is exceptional. Some might find this a little bit too ""Sharp"" for their taste; but nevertheless, I loved this very much. I can tell very easily that lemongrass was used as I grow lemongrass which is also a healing herb.One may call this ""Zippy"" and to another too ""Strong"", however, it is to be sipped slowly, like when I did (see photo) one can always add a little more hot water to weaken it if it is too strong. I prefer mine straight up (no sugar, no milk, just the way they drink it overseas - naturally). It does wonders for sleep, colds, tired and aching body, all the way to being ""stressed out"".The balance of Ginger and Lemon works in harmony. It is helpful to have soothing acoustic music softly playing (if you are sipping this before bed time) or outside in a serenity garden. Let your mind just relax and become calm, you will feel the effects of the powers of Ginger and Lemon work in you.I strongly recommend this for those who dislikes having to take OTC (over the counter) medications and seeks natural healing powers from the earth. This would be one of the many products available from Gold Kili.",positive
"This product is very easy to make. I just popped some water in the microwave for 2 minutes til it was hot, open up the packet, dropped all the crystals in, and stirred. It was instant hot ginger tea.Taste: My mom makes homemade ginger tea all the time, so I am very used to the strong ginger taste. Homemade or real ginger tea has a spiciness to it, and you will feel the spiciness in your throat. Most commercial ginger tea has the taste without the 'kick' of spiciness. You will experience the 'kick', and its a matter of personal preference if you like the spiciness or not, but fresh ginger is supposed to have this 'kick'.The honey and lemon ingredients fused together and is what gives this beverage its undertone. The amazon page describes this item as a beverage mix, but it takes more like instant tea than anything else.Looks: A yellowish brown, it resembles in terms of look like Lipton lemon tea (mines was darker than the tea pictured on the product picture)The ingredients appear to be 100% natural (there is also a Halal-safe symbol in the back, if it makes any different to anyone. Did not see any Kosher symbols)This product is probably good for the winter cold or flu days, as ginger does have medicinal qualities/benefits. I don't see myself drinking this all the time, just because I prefer Chai tea instead.",positive
"I usually make my own ginger-lemon tea, most often to keep colds at bay (as per the recommendation of Kimberly Snyder in The Beauty Detox Solution: Eat Your Way to Radiant Skin, Renewed Energy and the Body You've Always Wanted (her immunity tea recipe is also available on her blog).I'm always looking for an on-the-go alternative to making the tea from scratch for the time when one is traveling and might not have the option of buying fresh ginger and fresh lemon, but at the time when one is more susceptible to a cold (lower immunity due to stress, jetlag, lack of sleep, etc.). Having to only add hot water definitely saves a lot of effort of tracking down the ingredients and time to actually peeling the ginger, squeezing the lemon, etc.I have tried the Instant Ginger Honey Crystals Pack of 30 Bags - 18 g Sachets and found those to be very heavy on the ginger. Comparatively, Gold Kili All Natural Instant Ginger & Lemon Beverage, which similarly comes packaged in a bag and needs to be mixed with water, doesn't taste overwhelmingly gingery.However, the Gold Kili product tastes incredibly sugary. It's the kind of drink that gets worse the more you try it. The first sip seems acceptable, the second seems iffy, and then before you know it, your body decided that it's a bit more sugar than you bargained for. I appreciate the fact that it's caffeine-free, but must it be overwhelmingly sweet to block the taste of ginger?",negative
"I seldom give a one star review, usually trying to find something positive about any product, but with this one, I found it lousy.  As a ginger fan, I was eager to receive the packet and conduct a side by side tasting with the Instant Ginger Honey Crystals Pack of 30 Bags - 18 g Sachets and asked a friend from Jamaica to join me.  First of all, this product is tiny granules that are much darker than the Prince of Peace product.  When mixed with hot water, rather than being a lovely gold, it is a brown.  The first taste was awful and I mean really awful.  My friend added some sweetener to hers thinking it would be an improvement, but it was an unsuccessful attempt.  I felt the lemon flavor overwhelmed the ginger flavor, yet there was some heat from the ginger that tried to come forward.  The flavor was extremely unbalanced and tasted more like the taste of a lemon which has been cut and stored in the refrigerator, turning brown and developing a rancid flavor that creeps into the nose.  My friend held her nose and drank her half cup but I could not force mine down.  Instead, I gladly drank the other beverage.",negative
"The smell is wonderful.I like ginger. Granted, I don't just pick up a chunk of ginger and toss it in my mouth and start munching.That is what I think I can compare this to. *I don't know; maybe this is what this tea was made for: those kinds of people.* According to the packet, you just pour the packet (implied ALL) into a cup, add 250ml (a little over 8 oz) of hot water into it, and presto! PURE. NASTINESS!This is the strongest tea I think I've tasted/tried to drink in a LONG. TIME. >.<I tried to dilute it, which helped some, but the overall taste was just.....AWFUL! The first time or two I sipped it, it tasted bad, but then I thought it was due to something I had recently ate; so I drank some (regular, non-flavoured) water and waited a minute or two - also allowing time for tea to cool down. But none of that helped. :(It was just too strong for me. It wasn't bitter, but it just left a nasty, almost dirt-like taste in the mouth. It was just too much. I couldn't drink it and ended up pouring it out.I would NOT recommend this unless you are a ginger-LOVER...and even then I'd be hesitant. : \",negative
"I love ginger - I have been known to make pots of tea from fresh ginger and honey, and I'm finishing off a ginger syrup that I made that is fantastic with bubbly water (and even vodka). So, I was looking forward to trying this. Having tried it, I can say that I would not ever purchase this.I tried it hot first, following the instructions (then putting half in the fridge to cool). First, it doesn't look at all like the picture on the outside of the foil packet. Instead of a lovely golden yellow, it is the light brown of a beef or vegetable broth. Hoping that wasn't a harbinger of things to come, I sat down to enjoy the flavor. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy it. There was VERY little lemon flavor - more like a slight lemon aftertaste, and only if you're really looking for it. The overall flavor is much more bitter than fresh ginger would be, with an almost medicinal taste. The ginger bite is there, and is about the only thing that really reminds me of what ginger should be.Then I tried it cold (with an ice cube to help cool it down). The flavor didn't seem as strong, but it still had the bitter taste. After those first few sips of both hot and cold, I honestly couldn't drink any more of this. The aftertaste was too much and I genuinely did not want to finish the drink. So - I didn't.Overall, if you're used to something like Stash Ginger Honey tea, or even tea made from fresh ginger, then this is no substitute. The flavor profile is very different, and the bitterness is hard to get past. If you have the opportunity to try a smaller amount before purchasing this, then I would highly recommend you do so. It definitely seems like something that would appeal to a very specific (and possibly limited) audience.",negative
"I'm sitting here drinking a big mug of this stuff as I write this--my first mug.I love ginger tea, so I fully expected to love this. I should have been more skeptical of this powdered concoction.When I poured the hot water into my mug, the gingery smell hit me in the face and I was excited. My first couple of sips seemed to confirm what my nose had anticipated: a delicious, pungent, gingery punch. The ginger really is IN-YOUR-FACE, like a good ginger beer, which I happen to love. It's hot on the tongue and has a nice bite in the back of your throat. Honestly, that's how ginger tea, ginger beer, or ginger anything is SUPPOSED to taste. It may be a bit strong for some people, but those people probably don't really like ginger. It's actually a little sweet for my tastes, but not so much that it was a problem for me. My initial thought was that I really liked it.As I kept sipping, though, that sweetness grew, and eventually started to taste... funny. Now, more than half way through my mug, I have a strange, lingering after taste in my mouth that is not very pleasant. I don't know what's in this stuff, but I suspect saccharine, Stevia, aspartame, or some other artificial sweetener... the after taste is almost reminiscent of bubble gum, but not in a good way. I'm not getting so much ginger flavor anymore, only its hotness.I don't think I will finish my mug. But I wonder if maybe it's just me. My girlfriend comes home and I hand her the still warm mug and say ""here, Ginger tea!"" She sips once. Seems pleased. She sips again a few moments later. Seems to hesitate. By the third sip, she looks at the mug, then looks at me, ""I don't think I like this"". Down the drain it went.",negative
"Old Kili's Instant Ginger Lemon Beverage Mix was fragrant when added to 8 oz. of  boiling water, and appeared to be darker than in smaller cup in the photo. The ingredients were not listed on the side of the box which always concerns me when trying a new product. I'm not a fan of sugar. Also, the directions list only the metric amount of water to add, not a plus if you don't know metric conversions (and I don't) and nothing about the depth of flavor aspect.I am usually very fond of ginger and lemon drinks but as I said with no ingredient list, I was uncomfortable drinking it.  It was tasty enough, but not all that remarkable to me. I have discovered since drinking it that dried honey was the sweetener, something that really should be promoted on the box somewhere. I like to be in control of how sweet something is going to be. A lack of information on the packaging would keep me from buying this product in the future.On the plus side: For an instant beverage, it wasn't bad. If you were traveling, taking it to work or camping it would be great to have along because of the minimal amount of effort it takes to prepare.",positive
"All the haters on here calling this tea disgusting and cold medicine-like must be newbies to Ginger. I understand that ginger has a very spicy, in-your-face flavor, and it certainly isn't for everybody, but for those of us who DO like the taste, please don't be turned off by some of the more nasty reviews. Personally, I think this tea is delicious.Each packet contains an unique mix of ginger, lemon, and honey that instantly dissolves in hot water. No messy tea bags necessary. Once poured, you are immediately greeted with a lovely aroma--and once tasted, you are immediately transformed to a safe, warm place. It is spicy. It has tang. But it's perfectly sweetened with soothing honey (and a small hint of lemon) and the result, in my opinion, is one of the most good feeling teas I've ever drank. I wasn't sick when I tried it, but I felt 1000x better after drinking a cup. It was weird. I felt fine, and then I felt so much better!I've heard ginger has lots of natural heeling properties, especially when a cold pops up. From now on I think I'm going to be keeping this in my medicine cabinet as well as my regular cabinet. It's a delicious drink for any occasion.My only complaint is that you have to buy a 6-pack...",positive
"A while back I saw on Dr. Oz that ginger is good for me so I went to Trader Joe's and got some.  Trouble is that when I put it in my tea, I discovered that (to put it mildly) my taste buds and ginger do not get along.  Plus it's a lot of work to prepare it.  However, I hadn't given up on ginger simply because I could feel that it was good for me and so kept right on drinking the stuff.  So you can imagine how happy I was when I saw the Gold Kili Instant Ginger and Lemon beverage.  To me this seemed like it could well be the perfect compromise.  I figured I could add this to my hot tea with honey, get (most ) of the benefits of the ginger without too much of the taste.  I was right.For me (and I have to say that I prefer not to have it too strong) the best combination is one regular (not heaping) tea spoon of the powder, one regular tea spoon of honey and a regular tea bag in a mug. I drink my tea with almond milk so that further disguises the taste.  Mind you, I can still taste the ginger (it's very potent) but it's not overwhelming the way ginger roots are.  And it's much less of a hassle to prepare.Drink this several times per day (twice for me) and you will feel better.  At least I did.",positive
"I love strong Ginger flavors but I recognice that most people will find this drink, intended to ve served hot, as a very strong Ginger experience & possibly too strong.  I only got one sachet tio try which wasn't really enough to judge the product by conpletely but I could easily see myself consuming this as a hot beverage during times when I didn't feel well or was queasy from the long baot ride back from Catalina.  The Ginger is bracingly strong when hot but lightly sweetened.  It reminded me a bit of the Trader Joe's Lemon Echinacea drink I mix with my Iced tea so I waited for it to cool down and mixed it  with 2 parts Iced tea and 1 part of the reminder of the sachet and allowed to cool.  Nowe THAT worked for me.  It has a strong Ginger aroma and adds a nice ZING to my iced tea.I'd like to have some of this on hand for when I next get the cold or flu because strong Ginger drinks do settle my stomach and sooth my congestion.  I just wish I had a few more servings to try in several ways so I could give this a proper review.I would say, if you liked the Newman's Own Organics Ginger Snaps, Family Recipe Cookies, 6.5-Ounce (Pack of 6), which are SUPER GINGER SNAPS, then you will probably enjoy this as both a hot drink and a either an iced drink by itself or mixed with your tea od choice.  There are no ugly aftertastes or icky sweetness to content with and it is an interesting, medicine-free method of treating a cold.  I can see myself keeping some on my shelf or just such occasion!",positive
"The flavor is almost entirely ginger.  It is barely sweetened and not at all lemony.  I really liked it but I don't think the rest of my family would.  The others would have put a couple of spoons of sugar and a big squeeze of lemon in it. (they like ginger-flavored hot lemonade.)The flavor is much the same as slicing a couple of quarter sized slices of ginger into a cup, adding hot water, and mashing it a bit.  Then add one of those tiny scoops of stevia, or a few drops of stevia extract.This product is a nice alternative for when you don't room in your pocket for ginger root and a knife. Honestly I will probably buy some for sick days.  I lived in Cambodia and the grocery shelves were always stocked with at least 6 brands of ginger drink so I do have an appropriate background to judge.  This product is at least equal to the best of them.Unfortunately it was not a very satisfactory trial. We were sent only one packet from the box, so there was no listing of ingredients or nutritional information.  So I can't say how many carbs and how much sugar is included.  Yes, honey is nice but honey is made of sugar, sugar, and sugar.  Many of us really need to know how much. I also have to vent, and this is probably not the company that produced it, but an Amazon employee - the single packet, the size of a tea bag, was sent in a 12x18x6 inch cardboard box with six yards of bubble wrap.  Shame.",positive
"Fresh ginger is spicy and hot. Clean your sinuses out hot. In all my years of consuming grated ginger, powdered ginger, ginger ale, ginger beer, candied ginger and a favorite when I have a writing project due, chocolate dipped ginger... none of it has ever tasted bitter. Just hot and spicy. A tiny bit citrusy. But clean and mouth tingling.Not this. It is a powder in a foil packet. I boiled fresh filtered water in a clean kettle and poured it into a clean mug. I could taste the ginger and the lemon flavor... then a very bitter aftertaste. Old, gone around the bend, wheat paste flavor. If I was sick with a very bad cold it would serve the purpose to clean my head out... but if you have access to a fridge at all - get a jar of grated ginger and a bottle of lemon juice and mix your own. A teaspoon of honey, teaspoon bottled grated ginger and teaspoon lemon juice with 8 oz. boiling water and you'll feel just like new. Or pour boiling water over a few slices of fresh ginger and a fresh-squeezed lemon wedge and let it seep 5 minutes -- but I have trouble with fresh lemons shriveling in the crisper drawer before I use them.This powder would be good to put in your carry-on luggage to clear your head on a long trip. But I think I actually prefer ... trade secret here ... lemon-flavored Gatorade made with hot water. I think will actually prevent a cold if you drink two cups the minute your throat gets itchy.Oh! Ginger is also good for digestion. Again - I'd prefer a spoon of fresh grated in a tub of yogurt to this powder - but this powder would help if you were traveling.Good luck! May you never need to know what hot Gatorade tastes like!",negative
"I have to admit; I have a cup of this beverage right in front of me, piping hot, and I as my three-year old son would say, ""this is not my favorite.""(And this is where we say, ""BUT."")But the poor showing of three stars I am giving this product is truly based off of the way I perceive the taste... My palate has never liked those hard honey candies that some people -- like my Dad -- adore, and that's the prime flavor I pick our instantly.  The same honey sweetness is right there on the front line of the palate.  But there are things that even I like about the product; the ginger taste soon separates itself from the honey flavor, and the after-swallow finish is very spicy, like cloves, and remains strong for some time.  It's strong spiciness does reach beyond your palate and into your sinuses - I can see this as being an excellent beverage for someone who has a cold (sore throat especially) and is looking for a zippy drink for relief.Also, I can see adding a shot of your favorite brandy or spiced rum to this drink to make it one of those special ""toddies"" you allow yourself in those winter times when the sniffles have got you.  In those times, I imagine even my taste buds would appreciate a Gold Kili Ginger Lemon Toddy in a hot bath.  :^)",negative
My 20 lb Schnauzer has been on various high grade (expensive) kibbles and none of them have been just right. He has terrible breath which I can tell is linked to his eating dried kibble and they seem to irritate his stomach at times. I've been interested in feeding a raw food diet for awhile but have always been put off by the expense and the high maintenance.I decided to try Honest Kitchen and add various human grade raw protein sources to it (which isn't required). I'm extremely happy with the easy preparation and my dog loves it. He refuses to touch kibble now. It looks a lot like cooked oatmeal after it is hydrated and you can tell that it is human grade food. You just mix it with warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes. Its quick and easy. This is so easy it wont be an issue when I travel with my little guy.The box says to feed 1/2c to 1c of food for my size dog. I've been feeding a 1/4c and adding an egg or half a raw chicken patty. I also add a scoop of plain yogurt for probiotics if I have it in the house. A 1/2c hydrated serving seems like it would be too much food and like I said my dog wont touch his kibble so I know he isn't still hungry.My dog has never been happier and I don't think this will cost much more than the kibble. I'm happy and will be buying the 10 lb box next time.,positive
"OK, So my wife and I used to be a Dunkin Donuts Hazelnut coffee snobs, and after a few years of being a loyal buyer, they stopped brewing their Hazelnut blend and substituted it with their normal roast and a hazelnut ""flavor shot"".  I was like, ""what a stupid dum@zz thing to do!"" So I set out to boycott them!  After alittle searching, I found this blend of Hazelnut, and I was hooked!  By far this is best Hazelnut blend or roast I've had.  I've been drinking this for over 2years now and I home brew it....and it's so taaaasty!  Now I boycott all those ""NAME BRANDS"", StarSux, Pete's wicked Gross, Dunkin D'Oh!-nuts, Green ROTGUTain....and Honey Don't! I'm a Harmony snob through and through!  In fact I won't drink any other coffee unless it's this Harmony Bay Hazelnut or Gloria Bean's White Chocolate (Mmmmm soooo goood), thankfully Gloria Bean is just a once a year treat! So, hook yourself up and buy this Roast you won't be let down....and Gloria, if you make your White Chocolate Coffee in a home roast, I'll buy it...so long as it isn't (@ $4.89 a cup, hmmmm, carry the one)...more than Harmony Bay, I'll stick to the Harmony, but thanks anyway....time to make a pot of Coffee. I can't wait!",positive
"I don't much care for this Stash Premium Loose Green Tea.  I'm no tea expert, but I've got several problems with it.  Flavor-wise, I find this tea to be bitter with a grassy taste (that's not a good flavor, to me).  Texture-wise, the tea ""leaves"" range from almost half-inch long thin shards of leaves down to 1/16th of an inch sized remnants (I've uploaded a picture so you can see for yourself).  The mishmash of textures makes it difficult to portion out the leaves and results in a lot of the small stuff making its way through the infuser of my Bodum YoYo Personal Tea Set with Infuser and 12-Ounce Glass (admittedly, a finer meshed infuser might not have as much of an issue here).  Also, the wide range of textures indicates (to me) that these tea leaves might not necessarily have been chosen for inclusion.  Instead, it feels like they might just have been leftovers from other processes (that's merely my non-knowledgeable feelings and not based on any hard facts).  On a positive note, I will say that the steeped beverage does have a very nice yellowish green color.  Overall, though, I have to rate this tea at a not-very-good 2 stars out of 5.  A green tea that I do like is Twinings Green Gunpowder Tea, Loose Tea, 3.53-Ounce Tins (Pack of 6).",negative
"I enjoy bergamot a lot, but this tea was way too fragrant for me; still it was different and enjoyable to try. The bergamot flavor is strong, not subtle, and a bit overwhelming---it's all you can taste.The ingredients of this tea are premium black teas with pure oil of bergamot---that's all.The manufacturer writes: ""Oil of bergamot comes from the rind of a citrus fruit which grows very well in the Calabria region of Italy. Pure top quality oil of bergamot is expensive but no blend or man-made flavoring can match the ethereal aroma and finely nuanced flavor of the real thing.Certain Earl Grey fanatics have grown especially fond of the top grade Calabrian oil of bergamot that we use and have asked for more, ..More,... MORE! Thus was born Stash Double Bergamot Earl Grey. In our Double Bergamot Earl Grey tea, the black tea base still serves as a solid foundation for this blend, but the oil of bergamot takes wing and soars to new unprecedented heights. The flavor is quite pronounced but not at all soapy or bitter which would happen with low grade oils. Is the flavor too strong? For a conservative drinker, maybe yes, but more adventurous types really seem to like it.""I must not be adventurous enough. I do agree with the manufacturer, though, and it might be the tea for you if you're a huge fan of bergamot and want a lot of it, and I also agree that it tastes pure, not soapy or bitter at all.",positive
"Vegan. Organic. Kosher. Nice beautiful loose leaf jasmine tea. Great for brewing a cup at a time with an infuser or for larger amounts with my TeaDrop. Loose leaf tea is very economical even for premium brands compared to tea bags. Bulk loose tea is also typically better than the powdered teas used for tea bags. Stash is a leading organic tea brand. You can also make any amount using a method common in India by adding the tea leaves into roiling boil water in a pot on the stove for a 3-7 minutes (to taste) and then using a strainer to remove the tea leaves. Longer boiling makes darker tea, but any tea can also become more bitter if boiled longer or too long this way. It is also not advisable to leave the tea leaves in the tea after boiling for the same reason. Use a timer and boil a test batch. Dip a ladle and pour through a strainer into tasting cups at one minute intervals. Set them aside and taste test after finished. Choose your preferred time and strength for future use. This review is out there for those for whom this makes a difference. See all of my reviews for more great choices. Check out ""Vegan Grocery Favorites"" and ""Vegan Grocery Top Ten"" in Listmania. Your ""helpful"" votes count and will be greatly appreciated to benefit the search of others. Thank you.",positive
"I'm sorry to see these lentils have disappeared from Amazon only a few days after I purchased a 10lb bag. The seller, Taste Specialty, is a wholesale only distributor based out of Las Vegas (according to their website) and appears to cater to restaurants, particularly those that are higher-end. At 3 dollrs a lb., the price was right for Beluga lentils, and when I purchased them via Amazon, the shipping was free for Amazon Prime members. The day the lentils arrived, I made my signature red wine lentils (using 1 cup Beluga lentils from this purchase and 1 cup of the French Green lentils I also purchased the same day on Amazon, but sold by Bob's Red Mill).  The dish was excellent, and the lentils were tasty and fresh. There is a small amount of chaff that sticks to the inside of the plastic bag, but there were surprising few culls/bad lentils. Because it is a bulk purchase, the plastic bag was not marked, but the box the bag ships in does have the Taste Specialty Foods logo and nutrition information: serving size 32 grams (1/4 cup); calories 170 (5 from fat); carbs 30 grams; fiber 9 grams; protein 13 grams - and best of all, one serving has 20% of the RDA for Iron. Lentils are a great dish for a pregnant woman looking for extra iron in her diet.  My only complaint is the box/package does not contain an expiration date; regardless, the Black Beluga Lentils are dried, so they should last nearly forever in an airtight jar away from sunlight.  Recommended, and I hope they come back into stock (with continued free shipping) soon!",positive
"I purchased the Gevalia Signature Crema because it seemed like my preferred T-discs were all unavailable at the time, and the reviews that I read seemed OK. Those reviews are completely wrong, unless you enjoy watery, weak coffee with a little foam crema flourish on top. I've had better coffee in a foam cup out of a vending machine at a hockey rink. About halfway through the dispense cycle of the Gevalia Signature Crema the output starts looking very clear and watery. I'm not the kind of coffee drinker that must have super strong, rocket fueled coffee, but watery coffee is definitely not what I want. I had settled on the Starbucks T-discs being the best coffee available for Tassimo, and after those went away I almost gave up on my Tassimo machine until I found the Gevalia ""Extra Bold"" T-discs. My recommendation to you is to try the Extra Bold product instead of this one. The discs are double height thus containing far more ground coffee, and they give you a full mug of good coffee. My recommendation to Kraft is to stop pretending that you can get a full mug of product out of a thin T-disc. You can, but it's no good. The thin T-discs should be reserved for European style coffees, expresso, etc. that dispense 5 ounces or less. To get a full mug, I'm convinced you need the double height T-discs. For those like me who bought the Gevalia Signature Crema and are wondering what to do with it because it's undrinkable the way it is, use a small coffee cup rather than a mug and halt the dispense cycle early by pressing the button. You'll still get the foam on top, but it won't be nearly as weak.",negative
"Our 7½-year-old and 2-year-old dogs have been on Wellness Super5Mix Healthy Weight Recipe Dog Food for almost 3 weeks at the time of this review. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the bag for the first time -- I was not greeted by that all-too-familiar and cringe-worthy dry food smell that you get from other brands. The kibbles are little triangles and pale yellow in color. I love that the 26-lb bag is also resealable.Because this food was designed to fill doggy bellies the right way, I learned quickly that I didn't need to adhere to typical portion sizes for our dogs. The 7½-year-old is a 92-lb Rott/Shep. Given her size, the recommendation is 4 cups a day. This serving size is not needed in our case with this food. She eats 2½ cups at dinnertime and is very happy. She doesn't poke around the food bag or tip her bowl over as a request for more. Our 2-year-old is a 40-lb Chow mix that is as skinny as her breed comes. She eats 1½ cups (sometimes less) and walks away when she's done, occasionally leaving a few kibbles for her sister to finish up.Both dogs have also not skipped any meals the way they used to when they were on a different brand of food. They now eat every evening without fail, and I've not had to throw out uneaten kibbles. I also recently noticed that their breaths actually smell cleaner.Thank you, Wellness, for making excellent products for our furry kids!",positive
"If you have never investigated what is in your dogs food, and you think it is all about the same...READ THIS !All dry dog food is NOT good for your loved pet, and it is NOT the same.  MANY major brands of dog food, including most that are sold at local grocery stores are not good for your pet.  Yes...they will survive on them...and yes...they might like the taste, but investigate !  Useless calories, fillers of cereal husks, and other trash are typical ingredients....and....the PRIMARY incredients.  Wellness...and some other brands....all of which will cost you more than the cheap brands, are made with chicken, lamb, or other animal products as their MAIN incredient, which will be the FIRST one listed on the label, by law.  With added antioxidents, vitamins, and joint compounds, these premium foods will extend the life of your pet.  Feeding them the cheap food is like feed your child McDolnald's bugers 3 times a day, with all the desserts they can eat.  They will live, but you are killing them slowly.  Our dig loves her Wellness food, and I feel better knowing I am doing the best I can for her.  Does you dog deserve any less?",positive
"I love high-octane peanut butter, but not the fat/calorie content.TASTE: If you are accustomed to low-salt or raw products, the taste will be fine. If someone in the house balks at the taste, you can toss in a dash of fine sea salt or honey (agave works well too). You could easily mix PB2 with PB to wean onto this gradually.TEXTURE: Mixes fast and is very smooth (surprisingly). From the jar, it's similar in consistency to powdered sugar. Open factory seal on jar carefully so it doesn't fly out (trust me).MIXING: Easily mixes using a small spoon or spatula in a gently sloping small bowl (I use a pinch bowl)USAGE: PB2 has recipes on their website (Bell Plantation) and they also sell a chocolate/pb product. I'm a fan of straight PB2 (a spoon by itself) but have had PB2 on crackers, sprinkled on banana/apple slices, and am looking forward to making homemade PB2 ice cream this summer.STORAGE: I was a bit disappointed at shelf life projection.  As a dry product, it should last for years but the company says 10-12 months unopened and 4-6 opened. I would prefer to buy the larger sizes or a case to save more.COST: It can be obtained cheaper elsewhere (like on the PB2 website) but I had free shipping purchases to offset the cost. I wanted to try just one jar before committing to a larger sized container from the company. If you purchase natural products, the price won't be such a shock.BIGGEST PROS: lower calorie and fat content - hands down the best. Dogs like it too ;)BIGGEST CONS: high cost and not a product you can 'make ahead' very successfully (though this could be considered a ""PRO"" because it helps with portion control. I make it as needed.This product will not change your life, but it will satisfy your peanut butter cravings.",positive
"I made a peanut sauce with this and it was very good though not as smooth as with real PB. My beef with it is the lack of basic instructions on how much powder and water to use to make basic peanut butter.- there are recipes other website but not specific guidance on the mix you would use if just substituting peanut butter. Am I an idiot? Maybe... Still, if you need 2Tbs of peanut butter you will use almost 4 Tbs. I have only used it once so did not get good measurements because there was lots of adding more water or powder and also I usually weigh ingredients and as another reviewer pointed out the weight and volume on the label didn't match. This of course affects the calories and if you are counting them this matters to you.I read reviews about price and didn't think much of it- it didn't seem that bad for a jar of PB but in a recipe that used 1/2c of PB I used at least 1/3rd of the jar so yeah, kinda pricey... It is what it is and I won't knock a star off but just keep in mind that this does not make a jar of PB which should have been obvious but then maybe I'm an idiot!",positive
"After reading the wonderful reviews of PB2, I was still skeptical but every rave review was right on the money!!The reduction in fat and calories is a gift from the peanut butter gods.  The fact that you mix it up as you go (which takes, literally, no more than 15 seconds) is a great help for people like me who sometimes like to settle down with a jar of peanut butter and a spoon, only to realize a zillion calories later what I have done.  You can control the texture by adding or subtracting the water recommended.  There's plenty of peanut flavor and they've added a bit of sugar (I assume to offset the lack of fat) but it is a very small amount and still adds far less in calories than all that subtracted fat and oil.The chocolate PB2 is also completely awesome.  I eat it straight and it's almost like chocolate mousse.  Sometimes I pop in a little regular PB2 if I'm not wanting it so sweet but any way you mix it, it rocks.I ordered and received $100.00 worth and I love the comfort of knowing my PB2 is there for the forseeable future.I hope that the word gets out to all the people who will love this product.Give it a try, you won't be sorry! PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter and Powdered Cocoa Peanut Butter - 85% Less Fat and Calories - 6.5 Oz Each - 2 Pack",positive
"I just got my PB2 in the mail today, and I was very curious as to how it would taste. I was pleasantly surprised! No, it does not taste as good as peanut butter, but considering it has 85% less fat, it is pretty darn good! I'm on Weight Watchers and I'm always trying to find substitutions to stick to my points. 2 tbsp of PB2 is equal to 1 Weight Watcher's Points Plus point. 2 tbsp of full fat peanut butter is 5 points. However, 2 tbsp of PB2 does not equal 2 tbsp of peanut paste, so you have to keep that in mind. It would probably take about 3 tbsp of PB2 to get 2 full tbsp of paste. Anyways, I added 2 tbsp of PB2 to a Jell-O pudding cup (the sugar free), and it was delicious! It tasted like a Reese's Cup. I was able to add some protein and flavor to my dessert, and the entire thing was 3 points. PB2 does have a bit of a gritty consistency like protein powder, but it didn't bother me. I'm not sure I would eat this off of the spoon, but I will definitely use it in PB&J sandwiches, shakes and other recipes for peanut butter flavor.  I read somewhere that mixing it with Greek yogurt is very good as a protein-packed fruit dip.",positive
"Just as so many other reviewers have stated, PB2 is absolutely wonderful in shakes! Everyone has their own kind of shakes they make and for me, it's Slim-Fast + fat-free milk + 1 tbsp of PB2 + some ice in a blender. It is a great tasting chocolate peanut butter shake! I have not used the PB2 in other similar ways. I enjoy my shake so much though, that I will continue to buy the PB2 for it.That being said.. I mixed it to make it just like a peanut butter- 2 tbsp of powder + 1 tbsp of water. I spread it on an English muffin (I love an English muffin with peanut butter). Unlike other reviews, I have to say, that was not pleasant at all. The consistency was fine but I'd give up peanut butter altogether before doing that again. In my opinion, it was awful tasting and even made me sick to my stomach while I was eating it and for a while after I had finished.Even though I disliked the PB2 prepared with water, I still give it 4 stars because it is such a great mix-in and I will continue to make my chocolate peanut butter shakes with it. I will have to keep my natural Jif peanut butter though for sandwiches until there's a truly adequate/great tasting substitute. I've seen several dieticians and they have all said it's a good idea to fit in natural peanut butter into the diet for the healthy fats, but just don't overdo it. I've lost 20 lbs and still incorporated natural peanut butter into my diet, so it can be done (again, moderation).Nutrition: The nutrition is also why this product is so popular! With 1.5 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbs, 2 grams of Fiber and 5 grams of Protein, this is a great choice and it is diabetic friendly. :)",positive
"Peanut butter was one of the things I reluctantly gave up while I lost weight. Through diet and lots of exercise, I lost 50 pounds, and have kept it off for several years now. I thought I'd never have peanut butter again - until I saw this in the organic aisle of the grocery store. Well hello, peanut butter, welcome back! :) I love this stuff. It's like whipped peanut butter. I mix 2 tablespoons with 3/4 tablespoons of water, as I like it thick.Try this for breakfast:In a blender:8 ounces of milk (I use 60 calorie original flavor almond milk)1 serving size of powdered chocolate flavored carnation instant breakfast1 tablespoon powdered PB2 right out of the jar- mix until smooth. OMG, it's like drinking a liquid Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.I can have peanut butter again and still fit into my skinny jeans! :)(PS: the amazon price has GOT to be wrong. I only paid $4.99 for a 6.5 oz jar at the grocery store the other day. Check your local grocery stores, or better yet, the Bell Plantation website where you can buy it cheaper in bulk!)",positive
"The label says that this product is made by removing the water AND FAT from peanuts. Have you ever tried those natural peanut butters where you have to mix in the oil which floats on top? Have you ever poured off that oil and tasted what remains? Nasty like sawdust, isn't it? That's because nearly all the good peanut flavor is contained in that oil. This product doesn't have that oil, so it is hugely lacking in flavor. For those who must consume what they perceive as peanut butter, even if it has less than ten percent of real peanut butter flavor, this is the product for you, hence its rating with two stars. I very strongly suspect rating fraud for this item; I can't for a moment believe that such an overwhelming proportion of real consumers rated it so highly.I got to thinking about how this product must be made: Peanut oil is made by pressing peanuts under a crushing weight, then either centrifuging or injecting with water so the oil will float on top for removal. Once the oil is removed, what remains is an industrial waste product which apparently gets put into jars and labeled as ""PB2"" for the suckers among us (which USED to be me, but never again).",negative
"I feel the Tuscan Milk jokes starting all over again...(as if they ever stopped!)  Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128 fl ozWow! Thought this would be the way to go-not only save money on lunches, but to keep it a long time without spoilage. I couldn't wait to get my peanut butter-had the jelly and bread just a-waitin', but low and behold, when I tried to spread it on the bread-yuck-wouldn't even adhere to the knife out of the jar! Next, I tried shaking it from the jar onto the bread, but when I picked the bread up, it fell clean off. Someone suggested I put the jelly on first, but when I did that then stuck the knife into the jar, all I ended up with was a messy knife-still wouldn't spread.I finally gave up and just opened my mouth, put my head back and dumped the stuff directly onto my awaiting tastebuds. On the second attempt, I somehow bypassed the tastebuds and it went directly into my throat where it strangled me.I'd tell this story verbally, but I am now unable to speak because it ate out my vocal cords.So much for convenience.",negative
"I had seen this on Amazon and wanted to order it but was appalled at the shipping +cost of product, but put it in my wish list cart. Later I was at the store and found a different no calorie peanut butter and took it home and tried it and found that it was chemically tasteing and i threw it out. My husband bought me PB2 as a stocking stuffer (seeing that it was on my wish list) and I tried it that day and was AMAZED at how good it was at such a low calorie count. I mixed mine with water as per the directions and ate it with a spoon it was so good. I am fully intending to give up full-fat peanut butter for this as I need to watch my calorie intake. I am going to the Bell Plantations website to order a full case. It's THAT good. I plan on adding some to my morning protein smoothies and experimenting with stir-fry....but just off the spoon and on a PB & Jelly sandwich has been so good. My husband even says it's good...and he hates ALL diet food type stuff. Just try it once....you may love it.",positive
"If you're like me, then you LOVE peanut butter so much that you can't really keep it in the house.  The 'real' stuff is so full of fat and salt and hydrogenated oils that its yumminess comes at a pretty high cost.  PB2 is a great alternative.  It's not exactly the same taste as a commercial product, but it's close enough that when you put with the other things you would normally eat you will not notice much of a difference, and if you do, just imagine how much fat you're not eating!One of the great advantages of this product is that you can make it whatever consistency you want, just by altering the amount of water you add in the mixing process.  I find that makes it a very versatile product for cooking when I want to make a peanut sauce, or when I put it on apples and want it a bit thicker than the standard ratio delivers.Also, the fact that is has to be mixed up short circuits the spoon-to-mouth pattern that made it impossible for me to keep the 'real' stuff in the house.The only real down side is that because it's a powder there is no 'crunchy' version, but I suppose you could chop up peanuts and mix them in if you wanted to.",positive
"This stuff is amazing.  Simply comparing the nutrition facts with any regular peanut butter immediately shows you the extreme difference in fat.  I know, I know, fat from nuts is supposedly ""good fat,"" but you still don't want too much of any type of fat in your diet.  PB2 essentially gets rid of the fat you don't need.  As I understand it, the peanuts are crushed down and the oil is soaked out of them.  Then, the remaining powdered peanuts are packaged up with a ""seasoning"" of salt and sugar (the ONLY other 2 ingredients in it) and you have PB2!To reconstitute it, all you do is add 1 tablespoon of water to 2 tablespoons of the powdered PB2 and mix until you have peanut-butter-consistency.  It really does taste just like peanut butter.  Even my husband liked it, and he's not afraid to say something tastes nasty when it's trying to be healthy.  He loved the taste and was even happier afterwards when I showed him the back of the bottle compared to our regular peanut butter bottle.  This is especially great for any baking recipes that call for peanut butter b/c we all know how difficult it can be to make those cookies and other sweet things ""healthy.""",positive
"This coffee has a really strong roasted/burnt flavor to it. If you like typical non-gourmet morning coffee then you will like this; however, I have traveled down south, to countries like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, etc. and have tasted fresh roasted REAL coffee direct from the trees at the farm the very next day after a harvest. I prefer my coffee black, as-is, in other words I like to drink and taste my coffee rather than pour in a bunch of other crazy flavors.Real coffee roasted properly is fairly smooth anyway, with a strong taste of coffee bean and a hint of smoke, it is very pleasing. This coffee is more like bitter burnt charcoal, but here in the USA we tend to drink coffee to stay awake so this coffee does have it's purpose, the burnt bitter taste slapped my eyes wide-open from the very first sip so I stay lively at work with a spring in my step all day, but not to any extreme, for example, 4 cups in 10 minutes didn't give me the caffeine jitters. I'll have to look for something a little smoother to drink at home though or I'll never want to sleep at night.If you like green bean fresh roasted, gourmet, or exotic coffees stay away, this is not for you. If you like to fill your glass with milk and sugar, then give this a try, you'll have to pour in twice as much flavor filled fat and sugar to cover up the powerful taste of this stuff. If you sip coffee at work to stay awake this is a excellent choice because it is at least 2 times stronger than Folder's or Maxwell's dark roasts.",positive
"Two of my middle-aged cats have shown signs of stiffness in one of their hind legs. I decided to give them Cosequin, a highly recommended supplement for joint health in cats and dogs.One of my cats is a pig and will eat anything that's not nailed down, so I knew giving him the supplement would be a fairly easy process; however, the other cat is very picky and will only eat dry food (he's not even interested in cat treats), so I was concerned that giving him the Cosequin would be an impossible task.Enter Greenies Pill Pockets (chicken flavored). Skittles (the finicky cat) went nuts the second I introduced them. I stuck a capsule inside a Pill Pocket and he snarfed it down at top speed, then started looking for more. And it's been that way ever since. For the first time ever, my cats actually look forward to getting their medication every day! (In fact, the other two cats who aren't receiving medication try to sneak a Pill Pocket every now and then.)The only thing I would caution is that the pockets are fairly small. Cosequin capsules, for example, can be opened and sprinkled on food or into a pocket -- but it took about three pockets to hold one capsule's worth of powder. Thus, I've had to keep the capsule intact, pushing it through the pocket so that it sticks out on both ends. That said, my cats still inhale it like it's the best thing they've ever tasted.Highly recommended for all cat families. This product works miracles.",positive
"I love salsa and chips.  Throughout the years I've tried many brands of chips.  Rarely, however, I have returned to one particular brand.  That was until I happened upon the On the Border chips at my local Kroger.  Wow.  Go find some of these chips now.  They taste freshly made (especially when warmed) and are sure to make your favorite salsa taste extra special.I like to get salsa to go from a local Mexican restaurant.  I had struggled to find a chip that was ""worthy"" of the restaurant's salsa.  As noted previously, I've sampled many varieties of chips.  Many were good but none great.  These chips are just as good as the made-from-scratch ones that my favorite Mexican restaurant gives to customers. I love placing some of these chips in the oven for a couple of minutes; they taste even more authentic when warmed.  Best of all, they are the perfect complement to the salsa made by my local restaurant.The chips are labeled as low in sodium and have about 80 mg of salt per serving.  Despite the lower sodium content, I did not find myself pouring salt on them.  I found them to have a very nice salty component.The only issue I have had with these chips is the excessive number of crushed chips about 2/3 - 3/4 through the bag.  Many bags of chips have those small pieces that are nearly worthless for dipping.  The five to six bags I have purchased over the last couple of months from different Kroger stores have had this issue.  It is like someone smashed the bag 2/3 of the way down into tiny bits but left the chips in the upper portion of the bag alone.I purchase these chips from my local Kroger for about 3 dollars a bag.",positive
"1 tablespoon has 3 grams of carbs and 2 of fiber, 1 of protein, 9 of healthy coconut fat.It does taste sweet to somebody who has been low-carbing or avoiding processed sweeteners for a while.  Probably it will not seem that sweet if you eat a lot of sugars regularly.  It isn't a cloying, over-powering sweetness that comes with sugar laden, refined snacks.The texture of the manna all by itself is a bit pasty, like peanut-butter, only slightly more so. It can have the same stick to the roof of your mouth texture as peanut butter.  The oil will separate, and the way to stir it back in is to warm the entire jar so it's all very soft, and then stir back in.I think it's delicious.  I like a bit spread like butter (warm slightly to spread) on a flax seed cookie I make. Sometimes I mix it into the batter of the flax seed cookie.I like a dab on a sweet potato chip. It's a good 'candy' if you mix warmed manna well with a bit of ground flax seed, a few drops of SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia, Chocolate 2 fl oz (60 ml), and cocoa powder- drop onto waxed paper, put in fridge for the manna to harden.  Mmmm.Nutiva explains more about the use of their Coconut Manna on their website.",positive
"Does it taste good? Yes. If you like the taste and texture of coconut butter, you will most certainly like this product.Does it spread nicely? Well, that depends on where you live and how patient you are. In cold weather this is a royal pain to use because the oil separates and hardens at temperatures below 76 F. The instructions on the label say to place the container in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes to soften the manna. Well, in my kitchen (room temperature about 70 F) it took almost a half hour for this thing to melt.I placed the jar inside a stainless steel saucepan filled with hot water that must have been at least 180 F. After 5 minutes the water had cooled quite a bit and yet the oil had not even started to melt. I used a blunt knife to try and break the manna into pieces. Did the same thing two more times. Finally, the fourth water change did the trick and the manna now had acquired a nice consistency, perfect for spreading, but at that point I was not a very happy camper.I wanted to use this as a breakfast spread and that's not going to happen, at least not during the week. I just don't have the time nor the patience. It just takes too long.I buy natural organic peanut butter, which also must be mixed well for the oil to combine, but I only have to do that once so I don't mind at all. With this manna it's an everyday event.I ordered two jars, one of them will live in my pantry until next summer, and we'll treat coconut manna as a warm weather food, I guess.This is a very nice tasting coconut product, which I would have rated 5 stars otherwise. Certainly worth a try, if you happen to keep your house above 75 F year round.",positive
"So, the minute I found out that there was something called coconut manna, I couldn't sleep thinking about it!  There is so LITTLE information about it online, as to what ""manna"" truly was that I just had to try it for myself. Well, first what is it?  It's basically mashed up/ground coconut ""meat"". It has the consistancy of peanut butter that has been slightly melted.  It is also a little gritty too.I was under the impression that it was sweet but it's not.  It is as sweet as unsweetened coconut mash would be.  I was misled by other reviewers that said that it was soooo delicious and they eat it straight from the jar.  I wouldn't do that.  It's just plain boring.  BUT...I think it's the kind of product that would work well in a recipe that called for coconut flavor or texture like cookies, cakes, smoothies, and frostings.  But just to repeat, IT IS NOT SWEET LIKE PEANUT BUTTER!I rate it a 5 out of 10. If you have a sweet tooth like me, this is not the product for you.  If you just need an authentic coconut spread, you've got it.  PLEASE NOTE:  It may be too hard to eat at first.  In that case, warm the jar in boiled water for 15 minutes, stir with a butter knife, and let the ""ok"" times roll!",neutral
"This Nutiva Organic Coconut Manna is actually a type of coconut cream or coconut butter NOT coconut oil. The difference is that the cream or butter is much thicker, has whole coconut in it, and a very strong coconut flavor. You would not use the coconut manna for cooking. It is used more as a spread (which you wouldn't usually do with coconut oil) or can even be eaten by itself or made into a candy (because it is slightly sweet). It can be added to smoothies or used in many other creative ways. Think of it like whole coconut meat in a creamy form.The reason I did not give this coconut manna five stars is because it is hard to actually use. In order to mix the ingredients, which do separate at most normal room temperature, the container must be heated gradually to a very warm room temperature (say 80 degrees, I'd think, or even higher) or else put in hot water for 30 minutes, stirred, and left in hot water for 30 more minutes. Nutiva just began offering this Coconut Manna in this glass jar instead of the previous plastic tub, which is a huge improvement. Still, it is so hard to get it to a consistency in which it can be mixed! I tried heating it in the microwave on the lowest setting (do not do this!) but no matter what I did it would suddenly burn. It's best to start an hour or more ahead of time and just do the hot water prep.Other than that, it's a great product. It is very slightly sweet and tastes strongly like coconut. The consistency is a bit gritty or grainy due to part of the coconut flesh that is powder and has been reconstituted, but I found that fine, not off-putting at all. It's great all by itself, added to smoothies, or put into the freezer in molds for a whole foods raw candy.Recommended",positive
"I love my cats. For many years I fed them the cheaper brands of cat food.  It was not until I had a cat diagnosed with heart disease that I found out more information about feline nutrition.  Basically, protein is very important (it's what they would be eating if they were in the wild) and grains can be hard for them to digest.  Since that time, I've tried to do better in making sure they get the proper nutrition to keep them as healthy as possible.Science Diet has a new line of cat food available called Ideal Balance.  It features fresh chicken as the first ingredient, fruits and veggies as secondary ingredients and is free of corn, artificial flavors and preservatives.  It is conveniently available in the Kitten, Adult and Mature Adult varieties.When I gave my cats this dry food, they enthusiastically ate it. This is actually nothing new. They do that with all cat food. But, I was pleasantly surprised to find that as the days went by and they continued eating the food, there was less throwing up from one of our cats who apparently has a sensitive stomach.  I have no doubt the switching of brands is what caused her throwing up to lessen.  Although Science Diet does cost more than other brands you can find in the big box stores, the higher price is worth it to be able to give my cats good nutrition.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a bag of Science Diet Ideal Balance Cat Food free via BzzAgent. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: ""Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.""",positive
"A couple weeks ago I spotted some bags of Cracker Jacks at my local Fresh and Easy Market. I was amused in that it brought back old memories of how we used to eat Cracker Jacks as kids. I bought a bag and enjoyed the nice and crispy carmelized corn and peanuts. Then a couple days ago, I spotted some 24-bag cartons of Cracker Jacks at my nearby Costco Store. Hmmmm. What is this a Cracker Jack revival? In any case, I picked up a 24-bag (1.25 oz ea.) box of Cracker Jacks with the idea that I could use them as snacks or for lunches and for my little boy to enjoy. Supposedly, they have a little toy in each bag, just as they did in the old days, but the only toys I've found so far are some paper stickers, not like the things in the old days. Oh well, it's probably just as well. I can easily visualize my little boy swallowing those little metal or plastic gadgets that they used to have. In any case, these bags are quite good. Nice and fresh. Very handy. I hope my little boy likes them as well as I used to or I'm going to have a lot of lunch materials.Gary Peterson",positive
"Tamaki short grain rice is available in different varieties.  This particular variety is brown.  ANY rice not white is brown,even black and red. The distinction is not truly one of color, it references bran.  White rice is white because the bran (the best,most healthful part of the rice grain) is removed completely.  What makes the Tamaki Haiga type of rice so desirable is that thegrain itself is just as light as a white rice would be AND it still has the bran germ intact.  This difference makes for an incredibledifference in taste.  Where white rice (with perhaps the exception of Basmati) is largely bland and flavorless and requires spices, herbsand or fats to make it worth your while, Tamaki Haiga has the bran AND the flavor.  Oh and although it is a short grain variety, (which beingthicker also takes longer to cook than white) it does cook in much shorter time than the average brown rice.If you are eating this rice and not noticing a real difference in flavor (it should have a noticeable nutty flavor)then perhaps you are not preparingit properly.  Contrary to the average white rice it does require soaking.  I have found that after proper rinsing soaking my haiga for 30 minutesor so before turning my rice cooker on leads to a perfectly moist and flavorful dish.Remember also, this is a sushi type rice and is meant to be moist and sticky as opposed to the firm and easily separated texture of the average white rice.This truly is a superior rice product and JVS has proven to be a reliable distributor.  They deliver fresh product, well packaged and on time.  I agree thatthe price for this rice is a bit high but this vendor makes it available at a much cheaper price than some others. And don't forget that the shipping that they arecharging is seriously discounted.  All in all a very good deal for rice that is actually good for you AND really good tasting as well.  I am Costa Rican andI eat rice every day.  This is not the rice I grew up but it is an integral part of get healthy diet now.",positive
"I have tried all of the ""special"" Dolce Gusto drinks since getting my machine.  I am not a fan of plain coffee, but drinks like the Mocha, Latte Macchiato were all good.  However, with each of them I was still not happy with the flavor I got.  They all seemed to me missing something (like the mocha in the Mocha drink)Not any more!  This Caramel Latte Macchiato is AMAZING.  It is way better than anything I have had from this machine or any coffee house in my life.  The smell while using the milk cup is great.  The caramel flavoring is in the milk and it smells so good.  I wish they would make a candle or something out of that smell.As for the drink itself, it is very, very good.  I like to stir mine to mix the flavors but you can enjoy it either way.  Just like the normal Latte Macchiato, this one gives you the same look when using a clear glass.  It is very smooth as well with no bad after taste.My only issue (which is with the whole Dolce Gusto machine in general) is the price!  For the roughly 8oz you get with this drink, you are paying around $1.00.  I could go to starbucks and get a much larger cup of a caramel latte for around the same price I would pay if I had to use 3 sets of cups.  The whole point of buying the machine was to save money, but that is just not happening.  It also doesn't help that Amazon does not have this on the monthly reorder service to save a few dollars, but hopefully that will be coming soon.  The price alone is what makes this amazing drink get a four stars from me.",positive
"Since I am not a diabetic, I cannot comment on the reviews by others who found that this pasta affected their insulin levels.  I can, however, report what I have learned.I discussed the pros and cons of Dreamfields pasta products with my gastroenterologist.  To begin with, he tells me that this is the only pasta he eats at home.  It leaves him without the gassy, bloated feeling associated with other pastas.  (I also find this to be true.)  When I questioned him about a reviewer's findings that, acids (tomato sauce) change the ability of this pasta to remain a low-carb food (and thus, rendering its claim to be invalid), he told me that this makes no sense.  Tomato-based products are low acid.  Our bodies' own digestive acids are extremely strong.  If they weren't, we would be unable to properly digest our food.  As the pasta passes through the stomach and intestines, the carbohydrate level does not increase.For those who are gluten intolerant (Celiac disease), this is not a gluten-free product.  But, for those of us who mildly react to gluten, you may be pleasantly surprised at how well your body tolerates Dreamfields pasta.Eating this pasta product in normal quantities (2 ounces dried), as with any pasta product, is important.  If we follow the example of Italians, pasta is only a small portion of the meal.  To eat a large portion of pasta without also consuming a helping of vegetables, a salad, and a protein, is not healthy.As for texture and taste, Dreamfields pasta is excellent.  It looks, feels, and tastes like any regular brand of pasta.  You can use it as you would with any of your pasta recipes.  With the A+ rating it gets from my doctor, this will be our brand of pasta from now on.",positive
"I have nothing but praises for this product. Call me naive, call me a pasta lover, but I am firmly bought on the idea that this is a low carb pasta and prefer to not dispute the fact or second guess it. I love pasta, always have, always will! But since time does take a toll and careless living does have a consequence I ended being basically blocked from regular pasta. By basically I mean, that once I got a little smarter, I realized that most of my eating habits would have to change If I ever was to conquer my limitations. It was either or and going back to my many meals of italian origin, be that canneloni, lasagña, a la bolognesi, tutu di mare, pesto, I can go on and on and get hungry at the exact same time. The point is that Dreamfields Pasta (with such a beautiful name it can be the pasta of dreams) offers me a way out or should I rephrase and say: I way in. Man Oh Mama Mia, pasta a la alfredo, just with parmesan and butter (for me I can't believe it's not butter for the rest the real deal from the cow's mouth!) pasta primavera...I better stop! I am getting emotional and my eyes are heating up! With the upcoming Wonderfully Exciting FIFA World Cup 2010 and the beautiful first days of Summer Dreamfields Pasta appear like the saviors in a market that mostly ignore the needs, of perhaps the few, but never the less active, dedicated, and deserving as anyone else to enjoy life at its fullest! I hope this is the best of all world cups ever and I give 5 Stars to the only kid in town!",positive
"The wisdom in the old saying, ""compare apples to apples...oranges to oranges,"" etc. applies here. If you compare Skinner's Raisin Bran to other raisin brans, you are comparing apples to oranges, so to speak. Skinner's is made by an entirely different process than any other raisin brans. While I have had to use Post Raisin Bran and some of the organic products when I was unable to find Skinner's, the difference in taste is dramatic. The difference is in the way each is made. Skinner's is made by steaming the whole wheat kernels, rolling them flat and baking them. The common brands of raisin brans are made from wheat flour and other ingredients, and the flour is most commonly ""bleached and enriched"", having been refined by separating the components of the wheat berry and bleaching the endosperm,the major ingredient in bleached wheat flour. Therefore, cereals made with bleached wheat flour lack the bran and most certainly the wheat germ. Those two nutritionally essential components of the wheat berry (the bran and the germ) not only provide the strong flavor, but also all the healthy ingredients provided by ""whole wheat"". Furthermore, it is a well-known fact that only whole grains can be completely metabolized by the body; refined grains less so and tend to be stored rather than fully metabolized.Therefore, for those cereal eaters who are accustomed to raisin bran or other cereals made from wheat flour with flavor enhancers, the Skinner's at first taste may seem strong, mainly because whole wheat has a strong flavor, which could be interpreted as ""bad"" because it is so different from those made with refined flour. Also, because they are made from the whole wheat berry, the Skinner's flakes have a much firmer texture, the advantage of which is that they do not get soggy in milk before you eat the whole serving. My children and grandchildren all prefer Skinner's, either as a breakfast cereal or as muffins or cookies. I am so thankful to be able to get this product from Amazon since it is scarce in the markets in my region. Remember, apples to apples, oranges to oranges....",positive
"OK, writing a review for a ceral seems silly for an adult. But I really like Skinner's Raisen Bran, and it's hard to get. My local supermarkets will sometimes carry it for awhile, but then stop carrying it, leaving me ""high and dry."" They all carry Uncle Sam Cereal from the same company: US Mills. Having Skinner's available here on Amazon is great.Skinner's Raisen Bran claims to be the first raisen bran, introduced in 1926. That may be, but what's unique about it is that the cereal flakes are not formed by grinding up the grain, making it into a paste, and then forming it into flakes. Skinner's uses toasted whole grain wheat flakes complete with the bran and germ. It's a refreshing eye-opener after spending a lifetime eating typical American cereals and other brands of raisen bran.In addition, Skinner's doesn't seem to coat their raisens with granuals of sugar. Who needs sugar on a sweet raisen?! Well, apparently just about all major brands of raisen bran think that you want it. Look at the raisens next time. It's quite silly. Plus, it's really just wasted sugar calories if you're watching such things.Skinner's is not for everyone, though. Since people are used to the more processed flakes in other cereals, they may not like the crisp, clean crunch of Skinner's. I prefer it. The un-sugared raisens are a bonus too. Personally, I think the ""health food"" supermarket isles and stores should all carry Skinner's. They carry other ""healthy"" brands of raisen bran, and those are horrid; they taste like eating cardboard! Give Skinner's a try!",positive
"My dogs love this stuff. I was currently on Taste Of Wild until I found out they were Owned by DIAMOND, bad bad company and they hide it very well. Anyways, the kibble is real small and my dogs do real well on the this formula.My dogs have only been on Surf & Turf for about 3 wks and they are doing awesome on it. This stuff must taste really really good becuase my dogs go right after it. This is one of the top grain free dry kibble's out on the market. When you read this comment you must slowly introduce this kibble to them if not your going to have problems with there waste & they might vomit. It took me 3wks to totally switch them over. Anyways this stuff rock and yes I would recommend this to highly active dogs only. Here are the ingredients for the GRAIN FREE SURF&TURF. I would rate Surf&Turf & Orijen the top two dog food companies on the market. The only difference is FROMM is a US comapny & ORIJEN is FROM CANADA/Salmon, Duck Meal, Potatoes, Pea Flour, Sweet Potatoes, Duck, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Dried Tomato Pomace, Salmon Meal, Whole Dried Egg, Pea Protein, Chicken, Flaxseed, Cheese, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Chicken Broth, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Apples, Green Beans, Lecithin, Chicken Cartilage, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salt, Chicory Root Extract, Alfalfa Sprouts, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Folic Acid, Parsley, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Longum, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Enterococcous Faecium, Vitamin A, D3, E, B12 Supplements, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Carbonate, Calcium Iodate, Sorbic Acid, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite.",positive
"I am sorry but the below reviewer is absolutely talking non-scence. I have 7 cats and 8 bags of these in my cabinets but I have gone days on end without giving these to ANY of my cats and they are absolutely fine. Also I run a shelter with a LOT of cats and have not had them acted like she sais.These cat treats have the ingredients on the label and just like any cat treat cats love them... My cats also love Party Mix, does that mean they are drugged product.That being said please do not listen to non-scence on these ratings.My cats do love these temptations... They do not beg for them,,,, but they do like them!I feed them each 10 treats at home at a time, the suggested ammount and of course they could go for more (because it is a snack)...I love that these taste good to the cats but they are also very healthy!!!!I have 7 cats. One of my cats will only eat 4-5 treats and she gets FULL easy and the rest can eat ALL that I put down........ My neighbor sais that her cats do not like them because they are spoiled on ""people food""... I was shocked when she returned the bag I sent them for Christmas!I tried to get them to eat them also and they walked away, tried to also put one in there mouth...I also have 35 cats in our shelter and they ALL love these treats, they will eat as many as you give them.... We cannot afford to buy these for them all the time but we get it for them every few months.. We keep them all the time for our own cats!They are a great product, I like to buy the large bags because you are saving money!",positive
"There's not a lot you can say about this: it's several of the most popular chocolate candy bars and they are, of course, delicious.I bought two of these bags for the office candy dish, and couldn't be more pleased. The bag contains Reese's, Almond Joy, Twix, KitKat, Snickers, Milky Way, M&M's, Peanut M&M's and possibly others. They appear to be more or less evenly distributed: it's not one of those bags with just one Almond Joy and two KitKats and the rest Crunch. You know how THAT goes in the office. Oh yes. Everyone takes the good stuff and in two days you're left with a candy dish full of nothing but Crunch bars when what you really want is just one Twix or even a Snickers, and you CRY to the HEAVENS, ""WHY? WHY IS THERE ONLY CRUNCH?"" as the thunder of the gods mocks you in your pain.Nope, not like that at all. Very good selection.The only downside is that all the Reese's peanut butter cups are pretty squashed. They still taste fine, but they seem to not weather shipping very well in these bags, so when you open one, expect chocolate shrapnel.Good product for the price. Got this through Amazon Prime, so it was fulfilled by Amazon and shipped quickly. Would definitely order again in this manner.",positive
"Husband and I ordered these on the advice of Dr. Oz, who was promoting healthy lifestyles on his show one day and how to get more energy naturally. Okay first of all they totally look like jumbo size pellets you might give a guinea pig, ha ha, but get past that, it's worth it. They really do taste pretty yummy and the odd thing is, the more often you eat them, the better they seem to taste. And the best things of all- they really do give you more energy! And in a very natural, healthy way with ingredients that are GOOD for you. And they're even vegan (who would have thunk??!) Husband is blown away that he likes these as much as he does (he's totally a greasy burger and fries kind of guy)but he likes them so much because they really work for him. He likes the tastes and he's on the go a lot during the course of his work day (he works in shipping & receiving for a large college) and he gets energy naturally from these, energy that stays with him and powers him through his day. So I'm here ordering more now. (I still snicker when I look at them, picturing the worlds largest hamster snacking on them or something, but they're pretty darn good.) Thanks, Dr. Oz!",positive
"BOTTOM LINEIf you are expecting a rising pizza crust, such as what you might get from standard pizza dough, then you'll need to look elsewhere.  That being said, these are pretty good in their own right.TASTEI rather like the way these pizza crusts taste after being toasted up.  They soak in flavor from sauce or cheese well, without becoming soggy or wilted.  They have a good bread flavor on their own, also, and make a good base for a BBQ chicken or BBQ pulled pork pizza.TEXTUREI think the texture is the only thing I can complain about with these - the Schar Crusts are a little more dense than I would like.  However, this is a usual complaint about all gluten-free items.SIZEThese are definitely personal pizza sized.  With sauce, cheese, and toppings on this crust, I can usually eat about 1/2 to 3/4 of a pizza on my own.USES/ VERSATILITYIf you can expand your mind beyond making just pizza with red sauce and mozzarella, then these crusts are quite useful.  I personally love them with some BBQ sauce and chicken.  They make a nice bread/ carb base for anything I might otherwise eat on flatbread.  As a gluten-free option, these crusts are a wonderful thing to have at your disposal.",positive
"A friend brought me down a box of these from Canada as a hostess gift. I was not previously a fan of maple products but to be polite I gave them a try. These cookies are nothing short of addictive. They are delicious with tea or milk and every single person I know who has tried them agrees that they are impossible to resist. They are not overly maple flavored and about halfway through the (not large) cookie you get this ultra sweetness that hits your tongue and fades away quickly. The first cookie I ate in four bites (again, it's not big ... about the size of an oreo) because I was only trying it to be polite. The second went down in two bites. Two cookies is a serving and the calories are only 150 for two and the saturated fat is about what you'd expect for a cookie serving. For the full food label data go to: [...]Leclerc sells this cookie in its Tradition 1905 line, as well. They are the same cookies, taste-wise but the box is a little bigger ie.e more cookies and, oddly, the calorie count is 130 for 2 cookies. Oh well, either way, I love them!",positive
"Green Label is my best friend. This is the Scotch I enjoy drinking regularly.Green Label is a smoky Scotch. One of the first single malts I ever tasted was Lagavulin, and eventually came to love Taliskar and Laphroaig. One day a buddy gave me a bottle of Blue Label as a present (yes he is a good buddy), and my days of drinking only single malt were few. I stumbled on Green Label in a four bottle Johnnie Walker tasting set. Green became my best friend that day.The first flavor is strong smoke and grass / peat flavor. Once the smoke clears, I get orange and fig flavors. It is all nicely blended and softened around the edges. This is one of the few Scotches I drink with no ice or water. The Scotches used for blending are all at least 15 years old, and that makes this easy to drink.I drink this regularly because it has some of the complexity and smoothness of Blue Label, without the high cost. I don't have to rationalize getting down the bottle of Green Label, unlike Blue. This is a softer smoother Scotch than Black or Double Black Label. I particularly like the aftertaste of Green Label.Green Label isn't always easy to find, but it is worth seeking out.",positive
"I read Happy Customer's review and I could swear that I wrote that myself! I have to agree wholeheartedly with that review.I too started my coffee addiction back in the 90s and I was a coffee late bloomer, in my thirties. I lived in Alaska and that's practically required. I too have tried every kind of coffee maker (and grinder) known to mankind, as well as every blend of coffee. Jamaican Blue, for example, is supposed to be one of the best. In a Tom Clancy book, he says that's what the president drinks.I originally bought more expensive beans. They looked pretty and by looks I assumed it would be better coffee. Then my ex, who had more than just a few problems, emptied out the bank account. I had to cut back on a number of things, but coffee was one that I could not shed. Enter Eight O'Clock coffee.I was quite surprised when I tasted it. It was really very good. I thought that must be a fluke. When it was gone, I tried it again and to my dismay I still liked it. I've never gone back either. I am very happy with it.You must understand though that it's not pretty. They don't have the shiny beans that actually costs you extra and are of no benefit. Some are even broken beans, but so what? I'm not eating the beans, I'm grinding them. I don't care if they're already broken.All in all, I'm so pleased that I subscribe to it regularly. Also another perk: I found it was cheaper here to buy this via subscription than it is to buy it at Walmart!",positive
"I received this olive oil a few months ago and i have been using it for alotof different things. from salads and marinades and cooking, to just dipping bread in it.This olive oil is absolutely amazing...upon opening the bottle for the firsttime, i must say that it was an experience!!When you open this bottle for the first time...the aroma hits you like a runaway freight train. I personally have never encounteredolive oil of this caliber. This was obviously a true labor of love. The coldpress date is on the bottle and this batch was cold pressed in november of 2010,so it is definately VERY fresh. I cannot recommend this product enough!! I have tried many different olive oils and pretty much most if not all ofthe ones i see in stores never have the cold press date on them and if theydo, its like 2 years old..rediculous...these people are proud of what they do andit shows in the fact that they clearly list the cold press date right on the bottle. and the pressing of this is only about 6-7 months old..amazing.One last thing...When i recieved this bottle of olive oil it was packaged ina box...and the bottle is a dark DARK green, which says to me that theyhave also packaged this oil correctly..ie..it was probably immediately packagedin the box to keep sunlight away from it! and also the bottle color is correct..olive oil's main enemy is sunlight... So all that being said...it is amazing..buy it...you will not be disapointed!",positive
In the spring and summer this grass grows with no problem and no sun. It is an absolute miracle to watch. I plant this grass in a plastic planter box and water it just a bit to get the grass started. After a few days it sprouts and then within a few more days it grows three or more inches. Eventually it grows to about six inches and then starts to wilt. Of course by then the cats have had a feeding frenzy and the grass is all torn up and ready to be pulled up. One bag of seeds lasts me through the summer and I plant new seeds about every two to three weeks. So far I've never had problems with this company's seeds but if you are nervous buy some first from a pet store. One thing I do that might be the reason I have success with these seeds is I spread them out on the soil and then barely cover them with a thin layer of soil. I also water them about twice before they sprout. I just think it is amazing that this grass grows without any direct sunlight. My cats adore this grass and I'm sure your cats will too.~The Rebecca ReviewP.S. I moved to a place with full sun on a patio and this grass grew much differently with sun. I almost think it growsbetter in a shaded area.,positive
"I drink all kinds of energy drinks and shots, and when I found this on my store shelf I knew I had to try it.I love the packaging and name of this stuff, referring to it affectionately as DEMON BLOOD. I can imagine using this stuff for my demonic practices and rituals.The drink has a blood red color, and actually doesn't taste half bad. Beware, though, it tastes somewhat like cherry cough syrup, and has a similar consistancy as well. I like the taste of cough syrup, so this didn't really bother me much.I have a few gripes with this drink, however. Keep in mind that these are 4 oz bottles, so they are twice the size of normal energy shots or 1/4 the size of regular energy drinks. The 666 energy drinks use REAL SUGAR, which I applaud, but unfortunately they have about half the calories of a 16 oz can of NOS or Monster. Drinking one of these is like drinking a can of soda, there is just A LOT of sugar in this stuff.So for about a soda's worth of sugar, what energy are you getting?200 mg of caffeine20 mg of vitamin B3  100%20 mg of B6  1000%250 mg of B12  4166%Drinking one of the cheap $1 energy shots at the dollar store will probably give you a better boost than this. And they are sugar free.I'm at the point now where I would have to drink at least 2 of these to get going, but at that point, why not just buy a can of NOS?The 666 energy drink company does have a sugar free version, a decent fake lemonade flavor with the same nutritional value.I found them at a discount retailer (Ollie's) with a few misprints. They originally were selling them for .89 cents a piece, but clearanced most of them out for $2.00 per case (there are a lot of older and religious people where I live, haha). I wouldn't pay anymore than $1.00 per bottle.In summary, these are alright tasting and will give energy-drink junkies a mild boost. The main draw of these is the name and look of the drink. No other energy drink out there can rightfully be called DEMON BLOOD.",positive
"I love most things that are hot and spicy, especially if they have a lot of taste to go with the heat.  Chipotle peppers are one of my favorites because they deliver just that, heat with a rich, smokey flavor that works well with many hearty dishes.  I usually buy chipotles whole as well as ground.  Although I have dozens of ground peppers in my cabinet, Chipotle, along with Cayenne and Ancho, are the hardest working spices in my kitchen.There are times when I prefer a pepper paste instead of a dried pepper.  I can make my own, but having it pre-made is a great convenience.  I have recently started using the Roland brand of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce instead of my usual brand and I like them better.  I am now using this paste and I couldn't be happier with it.  I add it to soups, stews, chilies, anything that is thick and rich.  The paste blends with these types of dishes better than powders and imparts an unmistakable Chipotle flavor to everything that it touches.  The heat is just about right and a little goes a long way.  I plan on keeping several cans on hand at all times.",positive
"I love this blend of tea--I've been drinking it since it came on the market (back in the old days when the packages were psychedelic and quirky, and Red Zinger had almost 20 different herbal ingredients--now sadly reduced to a much less complex blend.) However, Sleepytime may have changed its package but the blend is the same--lime blossom (linden flowers or tilia, same thing), chamomile and spearmint. This is a brilliant mix, the linden and chamomile floral, sweet and soporific, the spearmint adding just enough of a hit to make it interesting. It's good as an after-dinner digestif, or as a before-bed soothing drink.Each ingredient has a purpose; linden is a relaxer and is said to restore the liver (hence, it's used as a tisane in France, where livers are always suspected of being upset), chamomile is a tension-tamer and soothes the stomach, and spearmint is a digestive (unless you have GERD--mints can be irritating, sad to say.) After a heavy meal, this tea can soothe a stomach. As a before-bed potion, it's unparalleled. I drink this almost every evening. You can serve it to children with a bit of milk and sugar to make ""cambric tea"" which is an old recipe for a posset to serve to children, too young for caffeine. (Cambric is a white, sheer fabric, so ""cambric tea"" is white and thin, no color.)You actually don't need to have K-cups--just brew a cup of hot water from the Keurig and dip in a Sleepytime tea bag. But if you are serving guests at table or in your office, a dripping tea bag is a nuisance and I for one am not a person who drinks her tea with the bag sitting in the mug. I just can't do it, though I know many people do. Call me a fussbudget but I don't like sipping past a steeping bag. The K-Cup makes a perfectly steeped cup immediately and no messy bag to clean up. So if you drink this on the way to work in a travel mug or don't want to deal with a tea bag, the K-Cup is very  nice indeed.",positive
"I saw these pouched soups while I was shopping at Wal-Mart and was surprised to see that they were not only Campbell's brand soups but how  out of left field the flavor choices were for Campbell's. While different, that didn't immediately make me confident that the flavors would actually be successful.I decided to buy only one pouch of the Coconut Curry Chicken to try it out. I like curry so if this worked out yay me! Well Yay Me! This was RIDICULOUSLY good. While it was heating in the microwave (as it said to do in the directions) the fragrant aromas started seeping out. I was shocked. This smelled almost exactly like when I make coconut curry sauce on my own. It smelled so fresh and authentic, the only thing left to doubt was the taste. Surely the aroma was just some canned, chemically manufactured olfactory trick. I was happily proven wrong. The taste and the smell all fit together. And unlike Campbell's canned soups, where you had small pieces of of mushy vegetables or meat, here you had big pieces of carrots and chicken and crunchy water chestnuts, the shittake mushrooms were small however, but not negligible.Seriously try it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed. As for me I'm going to go buy a heck of a lot more.",positive
"I was very lucky to receive a gift package of Lake Champlain hot cocoa mixes. Very lucky. The three varieties included were: Traditional, Mocha, and Aztec. Three wonderfully chunky one pound cans of hot cocoa mix. Oh, boy! This is an all-natural product without additives or preservatives. The Lake Champlain company has been reverentially producing chocolate goodness from its factory in Vermont for over 25 years. They offer a variety of chocolate indulgences, including gift baskets and gift samplers. In addition to the addictive hot cocoas, they also tempt you with truffles, caramels, chocolate bars and other items of divine decadence. The hot cocoa mixes are rich and satisfying, made with milk and soothing to the soul and the senses. The flavors of the mixes are so full-bodied that I even added spoonfuls of the hot cocoa mix into the batter for brownies, cookies, cakes and etc. I also made my own gourmet mocha madness mixes by combining the hot cocoa dry mix with instant coffee granules and powdered creamer. I had my own private stash at work, and the scent of my cocoa-powered coffee creations had others asking what I was drinking. I was benevolent and shared some of the mix. I think I started something ; )",positive
"I bought 4 six packs of this brand at a local ""Good Earth"" store where I was seeking sodas without HFCS after being thoroughly disgusted that every single soda in the grocery stores where I shop had high fructose corn syrup in them!  I really liked this one! I bought the same amount of ""Hansen's Creamy Root Beer"" and a couple of ""Virgil's Root Beer"" at the same time--in hopes of finding a root beer my family liked minus the HFCS.  Both ""Blue Sky"" and ""Hansen's"" were winners at our house.  Half my family liked the ""Blue Sky Creamy Root Beer"" the best, and the other half liked ""Hansen's Creamy Root Beer"" the best.  I got the ""Blue Sky"" on sale at $.37/can. ""Hansen's"" was $.49/can. No after taste with either, just good old fashioned root beer!  Another thing we liked was none of these were so carbonated that they burned going down.  Plenty of fizz, but more like the old fashioned root beer I grew up with--anyone remember ""Frosty Root Beer"" or ""A&W"" in the mug--pre-HFCS days???  The ""Blue Sky"" brand was a tiny bit less carbonated than ""Hansen's.""  ""Virgil's"" was excellent too, very unique root beer taste, but more expensive at $1.45 per 12 oz. bottle.  Glad to see all three we tried, here on Amazon, which means you can get them wherever you live!!!P.S.  Another family favorite ""Blue Sky"" soda was their ""Cherry Vanilla Creme Soda!""  Yum!  Serve them all ice cold for optimum flavor!!!  Also, loved ""Orange Creme"" (Like an orange creamcicle with natural orange creme flavor!)and Lemon Lime (Natural lemon and lime flavors!) These sodas are so good, you'll want to try all their flavors! We did, loved them, and our family is never going back to sodas with HFCS! Why aren't these in the chain grocery stores??? Thank you Amazon!!!P.P.S.  Blue Sky does make a no sugar ""Creamy Root Beer"" too.  It is sweetened with Stevia.  Not my choice, but I felt I should clarify the other review about that here.  The one I bought lists these ingredients on the label:  Filtered carbonated water, real sugar, natural root beer flavor, and caramel color (from sugar), citric acid.",positive
"At the time of my original comment, the product description did not appear to match the item that I received, in that it was advertised as 100% Wasabi, but the product I received appeared to have horseradish and mustard in it. So it seems that there may have been a mixup between the product and description, which may have been entirely unintentional and an accident. The product itself and description apparently have changed, apparently all for the better. So, I am changing my rating to a 5 star. I have to wonder if the color of the iodine-starch reaction produced is not merely based on 1) the amount of starch, but also 2) the ratio of iodine concentration to starch concentration to insure there is enough of each reagent to react, 3) the temperature, 4) the type of solvent, and 5) the type of iodine used. I did my test with a special low concentration organic iodine, Iodine Trichloride. That said, I'm glad that the seller has sorted this out and is now selling a product that matches its Amazon description. I hope everyone trys this product now, because it looks like a great deal for dried 100% Wasabi powder. Enjoy!",positive
"Ok, these taste great.  My wife and mother-in-law eat them all the time.  They both were on my case to eat these for a healthy balance diet. I researched and found a lot of good things about them. I don't have a problem going to the potty but thought Omega-3 was needed in my diet.  One day we went to the 99 cent local store and we found this brand there. I figure can't go wrong 99 cents, Omega-3 and if I don't like them my wife and her mother will definitely eat them. I purchased them took them home and ate for the first time in a plain yogurt. After about 2 to 3 days My intestine were going wild.  Violently moving about and cramping really bad.  I did not connect the dot ""Duh"" at that time. After 5 days it dawn on me this was the only new thing in my diet. I stopped eating them and after a few days the horrible craps went away. I was not allowed to be deterred, :(. So I took a much smaller amount after a few days same result.  At that time I was ready to call it quits, again I was coerced one more try! ;) This time I took about half a tea spoon every other day in varied ways. It took a bit longer but my intestine protested.  That was it for me, I began to buy Shelled Walnuts for the Omega-3 and my intestines are much happier.  Oh! As for why not just eat fish? I used to but Gout pay me a nasty visit. All other people who I know personally do not have this issue at all!  So please don't be deterred by my terrible experience. I gave it 5 stars because there really is nothing wrong with the product itself.  It seems to me that my body simply will not tolerate these. My advise, take it slow, specially if you have never eaten them before. PS I have eaten these in every imaginable way and dose, well my wife's imagination that is.",positive
"Tazo's Zen Green Tea with Lemongrass & Spearmint has a subtle, mild, light green tea taste, not bitter at all. I don't taste any of the additional flavors Tazo puts into this tea; maybe my palate isn't developed to this point. However, it still is one of their better teas, and has less of an artificial taste than the others I've tried. Maybe the flavorings are just too mild in this tea, but when it comes to flavorings, I prefer them this way; I like a natural, real taste with real ingredients sans vague ""natural flavors"" and sans flavorings, sans essences, etc. It is not a strong green tea, so it would definitely appeal to people who enjoy herbal infusions and milder teas.The ingredients in Zen  are: green teas, lemon verbena, spearmint, lemongrass, and natural flavors. Zen contains caffeine.Tazo is an interesting company that makes only super premium teas. They are socially responsible, based in Portland, and have the motto, ""The Reincarnation of Tea"". Tazo is owned by Starbucks. Their web site is fun and quirky, with a Zen-type focus, definitely worth checking out. It is unclear, though, from their web site, how many of their ingredients are organic or kosher, and they do use some ""natural flavors"" in their teas--this wording seems a little vague for a super premium tea.On the paper tea packet, Tazo writes, ""an enlightening blend of the finest green teas and rare herbs available in this world."" On their web site, Tazo describes the flavor profile of Zen as ""smooth, lemony, earthy, refreshing"". Tazo describes the aroma as ""lemon, mint"".  The web site also says, ""Select pan-fired green tea from Zhejiang province in China, artfully combined with lemongrass, spearmint and a hint of lemon essence. Zen's distinct green tea flavor accented with lemon and mint is impossible to express in words. Best simply to experience its sweet, lingering aftertaste."" I don't taste the lemon or the mint or the sweetness; still, it is a nice green tea. It is relaxing and enjoyable to drink.I would rate this tea, and Tazo in general, as very good---better than premium teas like Stash or Celestial Seasonings---but not as good as Numi. I'm soooooo spoiled by Numi teas, which is why Zen gets only four stars",positive
"One of the most unique teas I've ever tasted. I first started drinking this tea because I wanted to start substituting green tea for coffee. So one day I ventured into my local Starbucks and order a green tea. The barista then served me up this wonderful cup of tea. Curious I read the label hanging out of the cup and began my mission to purchase some of this Zen tea. After a few misses I found a Tazo box at my local pharmacy Duane Reade (which is less of a drugstore and more of a supermarket). The tea that brewed was wonderful and flavorful, but I have to admit, I was a little disappointed. I mistakenly thought that the box of Tazo tea housed the sachets like those I had tried at Starbucks. I would later discover the `tins' (as I call them), which are sold locally at Starbucks (duh).In my opinion both the filter bag and the sachet taste strikingly similar. However, I still favor the sachets as they were my first experience with Tazo.Whoever is the Tea Master at Tazo is doing a superb job at keeping taste very consistent.I brew the Zen tea piping out and let it sit for a while longer than usual. I find that if I let it steep for to short I get too much lemon grass, as it takes a while for the green tea flavors to steep out. It's really an art to balance the complex flavors of this tea, yet well worth the mastery.",positive
"If you buy these bouillon cubes thinking they will be like the salt-filled cubes you buy at any grocery store, think again. The texture is different. Solubility is different. Taste is different.First let's discuss texture. The texture of these cubes is a lot like firm butter that was just taken out of the fridge. You can cut it like butter, so dividing is not a problem the way it is with salty, powdery cubes. It does tend to stick to the foil wrapper, but comes off easily using a knife, fork, or even spoon.We will go on to solubility. When you put these into hot water or put them in cold water then heat in the microwave, they do not break down as quickly as you might be accustomed to. The pieces that come apart in the water need to be stirred momentarily and pressed against the side of the container with a spoon. This does not take more than a minute.The taste is different, too. It has an inviting aroma and tastes like actual vegetable broth.  There is no overpowering salty taste, and these can be used to make a stronger tasting liquid than high-sodium cubes.This bouillon makes a great gravy when you use the whole cube in 1-1/2 cups boiling water. Stir 3 tbsp of corn starch into 1/4 cup cold water. Stir cold cornstarch water into boiling liquid till thickened. Add a little pepper and serve.I've also used it to flavor soy based textured vegetable protein (TVP) for use in meatless meatloaf and other dishes.  I just use it in place of the boiling water.  I like to use a bit stronger broth for that purpose.I give this product very high marks. Buy with confidence. Whether you are vegetarian or not, whether you are salt-restricted or not, this bouillon does not disappoint.",positive
"I've tried most of the organic bars on the market to date. I consider the ""Organic Food Bar""  brand to be the gold standard, and I've enjoyed them for years. The Raw Revolution bars are proving to be just as good, and they are considerably cheaper. At the moment, Amazon is tied for the cheapest price I've seen for Organic Food Bars: 0.97 cents/ounce.Amazon has the cheapest price I've seen for Raw Revolution bars: 0.60 cents/ounce! That is over a 30% difference. Its 1.31 for a 2.2 oz bar. Retail is 1.99/bar; and that is what they are on the Raw Revolution website, too.I love the taste; it had not occurred to me that some folks wouldn't like them until I read some of the reviews here. Then again, it is easy for me to learn to like foods that are healthy. Both of these bar lines seem high in fat to me (my dieting Mom won't eat them), but it is all healthy fat. I would like to see more of a Zone diet ratio (more protein).  They could have a bit less sweet for my taste, but that goes for every bar I've ever tried.Its funny (and makes so much sense) that Raw Revolution has so many chocolate flavors. Also, the Raw Revolution folks I met at the Outdoor Retailer show were some of the nicest folks; very liberal with their samples, too ;-).I wish that health food stores (and online merchants) would post the price per ounce for the plethora of bars that are out there. Maybe they don't want to draw attention to how expensive many of these products are! I am very resistant to paying over a dollar an ounce for bars, especially when these all organic, high quality bars are less than that.So the dollar an ounce limit for a 2.4 ounce bar is $2.40; for a 2.2 ounce bar it is $2.20, and so forth.For good bars that are only .41/ounce on Amazon, you can't beat Clif bars, 70% organic; a good staple. Probably the healthiest food at 7-11, if you're hungry and stuck. Clif Builder bars (chocolate) are good too; more of a ""normal"" chocolate crunchy bar.Cheers!Wasatch Bill",positive
"I don't even want to call it Raw Food, and rather call it Amazing Food, because these bars taste better than any processed or refined energy or nutrition bar, along with a lot of healthy raw foods that don't come in a package. I have been ordering these with Amazon's subscribe and save for several months, and each box delivered has not waned my appetite. The people making these are doing something that others aren't, you can really respect the attention to flavor/texture and even packaging of these bars. The wrappers are inviting and not at all messy - foil wrapped on the inside to preserve all that is good about this amazing food. I've been ordering the Chocolate & Coconut, along with the Spirulina & Cashew, and often have an impatient battle in my mind on which to pack in my bag to take to work or school. They are amazing.Recently, I have also noticed that they have changed the shape of these bars (they are still 2.2oz and the wrapper size is the same) but the bars are now a more elongated rectangular shape. Previously, they had been more square, which didn't make eating it difficult, but the change is welcome because bites are now more uniform. But I wasn't nitpicking on it before, rather giving regard to the consideration the manufacturer has given to producing these - they are just getting better and better.They fill you up in a good way. Amazingly recommended.",positive
"Since not everybody loves these, I thought I would try to write a review with enough information to help others determine if they might like them as much as I do. I used to struggle with sugar cravings. I've found over the years that if I implement a relatively low carb diet by completely avoiding most sugar-laden items, I have no cravings whatsoever. This discovery has allowed me to lose a lot of weight. It has also made me lose my sweet tooth. These bars are perfect for me because they don't taste that sweet and because they don't trigger those old sugar cravings. For some reason, Larabars bring back those old sugar cravings. When I get a box of Larabars, they call to me all the time (those of you with cravings will know exactly what I mean). But with Raw Revolution bars, I can enjoy one without having a craving that makes me want to grab another right away.If you like the taste of really dark chocolate that isn't all that sweet and if you like coconut, you'll probably like this bar. Keep in mind there is no chocolate coating. The cocoa is simply mixed in with all the other ingredients. The ingredients, in the order listed on the box, include cashews, sunflower seeds, agave nectar, coconut, dates, cocoa processed with alkali, almonds, and sprouted flax seeds. I love having one of these bars mid morning with a cup of coffee. It's a great treat.",positive
"As many other reviewers have already pointed out, these Raw Rev bars are not your typical granola bars. They are soft and chewy and sometimes they are a little oily. The thing is, it tastes exactly like what it is - ground cashews, almonds, agave, flax, dates and maybe cocoa or coconut depending on what flavor you get. It tastes exactly like what you would think all that ground up and pressed into a bar shape would taste like. And all of those things are delicious so of course they taste amazing all smooshed together! It is reminiscent of cookie dough. I am surprised that some people think these are nasty. I laughed when I read descriptions saying they taste like vomit. I suppose it is an acquired taste thing. If you like natural tasting things with only a few ingredients, you will probably really like these. I have found that they taste really good if they are refrigerated. Every now and then I find a rock or some kind of husk in one. I really don't mind though... I'm not too picky!They are pretty high calorie, but you would have to expect that for something made primarily of nuts and dates. They are high in fat, but these are extremely healthy fats that you shouldn't feel bad about eating at all. In fact, most people probably don't get enough of these healthy fats. That said, it is still a lot for one person unless you are using it as a meal replacement, so for that reason I try to split the 2.2oz bars with someone or stick to the smaller 100 calorie bars if its just for me. I like all of the flavors that I have tried and it's hard to pick a favorite, but I think the chocolate coconut or coconut agave is at the top of the list. I do love coconut! All in all, these are quite tasty and I really appreciate the minimalism of them and they have saved on many occasions when I need some energy during the day or when I am craving something sweet, and I feel pretty good about eating them too.",positive
"Our family all eat bars of one sort or another with the exception of myself.  For medical reasons, I recently had to start being gluten free.  Eat isn't always easy to find gluten free food when you travel or are not able to bring your food with you.  I started looking for a bar to take along with me.  I had tried other on the go foods and finally found the raw revolution bar and I haven't looked back.  It is not only gluten free, half a bar satisfies me.My son plays a sport and competes at a high level.  He sometimes has very little time to eat and so has depended on gatorade G2 series, power bars, etc.  The first time he looked at this bar, he was turned off by the claim that it had ""raw ingredients"". Out of necessacity one day he tried the bar and really liked the taste and most importantly he found that it doesn't give him a high sugar high as the other bars did.  He has given up the other bars and finished my supply within a week.I found the bar expensive, and moreover found it was on backorder at the store I found it initially.  I was in Chicago and the Wholefoods there had it on sale for one dollar each....I brought back 2 boxes...these promptly disappeared from our cupboard. The wholefoods in our town couldn't order it and I was thrilled to find it on amazon and placed a recurring order with amazon at a price that is excellent compared to $1.95 I paid originally at the co-op store in town.",positive
"I like to feed my dog healthy stuff but one dog trainer wanted me to bring ""high currency"" treats so I bought some hot dogs and Daisy certainly enjoyed them.However, she actually goes nuts over the Holistix way more than she ever did for hot dogs and I'm happier feeding them to her. And they're not so stinky to carry around, and not perishable either.Daisy is about 14 pounds and I break the Holistix into 3 or 4 pieces. It's a little crumby but that way she gets several treats over the course of the day. I use these to help motivate her not to bark at dogs that we pass on our walk. When I mention ""treat"" she starts dancing on her hind legs walking backwards sometimes half a block in anticipation of one little morsel of Holistix!I have been buying the Whitefish, Cranberries, Apples, and Blueberries variety. I think we tried another variety once and it was OK but mostly I've just stuck with these. On amazon they are listed as ""Menhaden Fish Meal."" That is what is listed as the fourth ingredient right before ""whitefish."" I knew it was the right item by the blue label area and the picture of the bag. Previously I had bought them elsewhere.These are not cheap but if you break them up like I do and ration them out, as you should with all treats, a bag lasts quite a while.",positive
"Altoids - Spearmint. It was a great product. Alas - it is gone - probably for good.For several years I've been seeking out this wonderful item - and no other mint (I'm loyal - for good reason). It had a delightful flavor - not as strong or overpowering as some of the other Altoids flavors. No - it was just right. Sweet, minty, but not too strong. Something I would always offer to visitors just because I knew they'd like it. (An analogy would be the flavor of Scope compared to regular Listerine. Scope has a much more pleasant flavor than the hit-you-over-the-head taste of Listerine, if you know what I'm talking about.)Over the past couple of years, the number of retail outlets that carried this flavor had diminishted down to only one in my area - CVS (after Walgreens stopped carrying it). They still carry it. But, just last week, I went to the store and picked up my monthly stash. I noticed that there is a new banner printed on the top of the tin, ""NEW GREAT TASTE! SAME PUNCH!""Well, today I finally used up the last of my old, trusty batch and popped into my mouth the first of the new tin, and I found out - to my horror - that they have totally changed the product in a manner that is most unpleasant. I'm so disappointed.The new Altoids Spearmint flavor is completely altered. I really hate the new flavor. It is very strong (not unlike the peppermint), and has lost much of the delightful sweet/mild flavor the old spearmints had. Needless to say, I will be returning my unopened tins as soon as I can get over to the store.I sent a letter to the US distributor (Wrigley's) complaining of this awful change. Not that it will do any good.",negative
"You need to be careful of the source as the quality depends a lot on the shipper.  I usually order these by the mini-case.  Shippers will not guaratee against breakage if you order single boxes.  Mini-cases usually have special packing (I order from Bulk Foods and have never had trouble with breakage).  The better shippers will also ship with blue ice packs for an added charge (the blue ice packs can be reused).  Prices vary depending on the source.  Ordering by the mini-case, you can usually get a discounted price and free shipping, but you have to check around among the sources.The candy sticks themselves are the best variety that I have found.  The individual wrappers are all marked with the flavors.  Flavors are comparable with candy sticks from other manufacturers.  You can order specific flavors (orange, bubble gum, cotton candy, etc., depending on the source).  Orange is a good color for Halloween, or you can order red (cherry) and green (lime) for Christmas colors, or possibly the barber pole peppermint sticks.A mini-case may sound like a lot, but friends can combine orders.  Personally, I had about 400 trick or treaters last Halloween, and two sticks per child gives them a little variety and makes a good treat.  I ordered a mini-case of 12 boxes, gave one box to a merchant friend for her store, and had a few left for Christmas (they are colorful and can be used in stockings, gift bags, or added as ornaments to wrappings).",positive
"I have been drinking Celsius for about three months, usually one every day, and after trying the different flavors, I found the Wildberry to be my favorite. I am not a big cola person to begin with- so this was just right for me--no weird aftertaste that I can detect, and it does seem to fill me up and give me a boost during the day when I may be sagging and want to reach for a sweet, fattening snack! As to whether or not it has supported weight loss, that is hard to say. I am conscious of what I eat and have been reducing portions and increasing my physical activity- so that is where credit goes for dropping a few pounds, but I CAN say that the Celsius does seem to stave off the munchie cravings when they come along.I never drink more than one a day, and it is usually in the afternoon. I have not had any ill effects from the caffeine. I do drink one or sometimes two cups of coffee fairly early in the morning, so by the time I have a can of Celsius I would imagine my morning caffeine is long gone.This just happens to be the flavor I like the most-- you may not-- it isn't some kind of miracle elixir-but I enjoy the taste, the pick-me-up, and the fact that I don't grab a candy bar instead!",positive
"There was a deal a while back to get 12 boxes of these taco shells for less than $8.  I got in on the deal, but feel it is money wasted.Yes, I did receive 12 boxes for $8.I ordered these in Feb 2012 and when I received them they had a best buy date of May 2012.  Even still they were stale.  If you have ever used store bought taco shells like Ortega brand.  You know that the Ortega brand comes in a white plastic shell with a plastic cover that is vacuum sealed.  I've never had a problem with broke shells or stale tasting shells with Ortega.  With the Garden of Eatin shells, however, they are stale and a lot of shells are broken.  I attribute this factor to the fact that the shells are not vacuum sealed, and there is no protection of the shells.  The taco shells are sealed inside a light plastic bag that does not even appear to be vacuum sealed-or has lost its seal.  Then they are then placed inside the box, giving lots of room to move, which, I believe, is the cause of the high amount of broken shells.I dont recommend these taco shells.",negative
"The MTR line of soups in shelf-stable retort pouches is generally of good quality.  Their version of mulligatawny is quite good and I have had worse in restaurants.  The yellow lentils make it a little more filling than some of the other varieties.It's very easy to make-- just boil 500ml (0.5 liter or about 2 cups) of water in a pot, add the paste, and stir a little with a wooden spoon.  I make it as directed but add a finely diced apple or carrot to the pot.Ingredients:  tamarind, toor dal (yellow lentils), onion, salt, ghee (clarified butter), coriander, sugar, mint leaves, curry leaves, pepper, and spices.This soup is vegetarian but not vegan as it contains ghee.  Note that the label indicates five servings per packet but two or three is much more realistic as it makes less than three cups of soup, which would be a little over half a cup per serving, which is not realistic.Calories 60Calories from fat 15Total fat 1.5 gSaturated fat 1gTrans fat 0gCholesterol less than 10mgSodium 800mgTotal carbohydrate 10gDietary Fiber less than 1gSugars less than 1gProtein 2gVitamin A 2%Vitamin C 0%Calcium 2%Iron 6%The primary nutritional criticism is the high sodium content--each package contains about 4g of sodium.",positive
"I YELL AT PEOPLE ALL THE TIME THAT TALK/COMPLAIN ABOUT PACKAGING ETC BECAUSE THERE'S A;WAYS A SEPARATE PLACE FOR YOU TO COMPLAIN ABOUT IT...BUT IN THIS CASE I WASNT GIVEN THE OPTIONI WAS GOING TO GIVE 2 1/2 STARS TO SPLIT IT UP WITH THE PRODUCT AND THE PROBLEM BUT IT WOULDN'T ALLOW MEWELL MY 2 BEAGLES LOVE IT...AND ONE IS VERY PICKY..I CAN NOT USE AS A ""MEAL"" BECAUSE THE AMOUNT IN THE BAG WOULD LAST A PUPPY 2 WEEKS IF EVEN...MY 3 YRS OLD IT SAYS FEEDS 2 CUPS A DAY? THAT WOULD LAST 2 DAYS....FOR MY 1 YR OLD SAYS 1- 1/2 CUPS A DAY SO MAYBE 3-4 DAYS FOR HER...DO YOU FEEL OVER 20 BUCKS A BAG ITS WORTH IT? NOT FOR ME...I USE IT STRICKLY AS TREATS. THE OTHER THING I WANT TO MENTION...IS THE BAG IS...HUGE....BUT LITERALLY 1/4 FULL (LIKE THOSE BAG OF CHIPS YA BUY) MAKES YOU THINK YOUR GETTING A LOT WHEN IN REALITY YOUR NOT...AND NOW FOR THE WORST PART..ITS ""SUPPOSE"" TO BE CUBES OF FOOD..HA! MY LAST 2 BAGS WAS 1/4 BAG CUBES 3/4 DUST!!! YOU CAN LITERALLY JUST SCOOP IT UP WITH A CUP OR SPOON! SO ALL THATS GOOD FOR IS...SHAKING ON TOP OF OTHER FOOD!!I WILL NOT BE BUYING THIS EVER AGAIN!NOT RECOMMENDED!",negative
"Back in March I ordered four dawn redwoods from a nursery on Ebay, all about 2-3 feet tall.  They arrived bareroot and healthy.  The plan was to plant three in the ground to replace trees uprooted by Katrina.  The fourth was to go into a pot to be trained as bonsai.  All four trees were thriving, but the one in the pot looked like a plant that yearned to join the rest of its family out in the yard, rather than being forested with my bonsai collection.  Clearly, it was going to take time, patience, and training to get it to look like a bonsai.  I decided to put it in the ground and order a Brussels Dawn Redwood.And I'm glad I did.  The Brussels tree is a long way from a specimen, but it already looks like a bonsai, a mature-looking but minature redwood with beatuiful tapered trunk and gorgeous lower branching, all of which was lacking in the nursery tree, which had arrived pruned to favor topgrowth.  The Brussels Dawn redwood is absolutely stunning, far superior to the tree pictured on Amazon.Sure, the nursery tree would have acquired this look--eventually, and after much training.  But it loves growing with its kinfolk in the yard, and meanwhile I have this beautifully shaped little tree from Brussels to marvel at every time I sit outside with my bonsai collection.  Frankly, I can't take my eyes off it.I'm neither impatient by nature nor a champion of acting on impulse.  But there are times when instant gratification and acting on impulse has its rewards, and this was one of them.  The Brussels Dawn Redwood looks like a tree, not a seedling.  It is nothing short of breathtaking.",positive
"When we switch my daughter from nursing to eating her first solid foods we started with rice cereal.  The misery that caused will be forever emblazoned on my memory.  Colic, gas, and it backed her up right proper.My wife and I started researching alternatives on the Internet.  We found a bunch of references to how Barley was easier on a tummy.  That Barley soup/broth is often what is given to people recovering in hospitals etc...  I went to every local store looking for some.  Family and friends that had used it used to buy it locally.  I couldn't find it anywhere.  I found it here on Amazon and bought this pack of 12 boxes.We found rather strongly that this was much easier on my daughters tummy.  She continued to eat without distress after we made the switch.  We started using it just as cereal and then as she got older we started using it as a thickening agent and filler when mixed with pureed vegetables etc...  She liked things better when they were less runny and we liked things better when she was happy.We will be ordering more here shortly for the twins that have now joined our family.  For us it worked great.  I really do recommend it as a far better option that rice cereal.",positive
"I keep Gerber 'Mixed' and 'Barley' on hand all the time. The 'mixed' consists of rice, oat and wheat so I mix a box of that with a box of the 'barley' and have a completely balanced breakfast cereal. I don't use it for people: I keep it handy for when the dogs have upset tummies and their regular food is too harsh on their digestive systems and they need soft, easy to digest food that fills them up and is healthy for them.  As their tummies return to normal, I reduce the baby cereal a bit and add in some of their normal foods and as they continue to improve, the baby cereal gets reduced while their normal foods eventually return to full bore.This is good for them, too, after dental cleanings/extractions, surgeries, when they need a little help in the 'bowel' department (fiber), or just as an added treat to change it up a bit in their daily diet.I have used this in place of bread crumbs when making a meatloaf (ok, I was desperate), but didn't care for the texture of the meatloaf once cooked. It was too soft for our liking, but still quite tasty.",positive
"I'm SO glad I gave these tuo chas a chance!!! I've recently become a huge pu-erh fan, so I've been on the lookout for great pu-erh that won't cost me a leg. I keep hearing that tuos don't usually have great quality, that often tea dust and poor quality leaves are compressed to make the ""nests"" (and yes, I've tasted those often enough to say it's true), but that's not the case here. In fact, this has become one of my favorite pu-erhs. (I've also tried Rishi Tea Pu-erh Classic, 3.2-Ounce Tins (Pack of 3), which I thought was bound to be better simply because it was loose leaf, but that is not the case. I was not impressed... this one is much tastier.)I can get 3 huge mugs (each with a strong brew) out of 1 little tuo. The 4th one is already too watery, but the 3rd is still as strong as I like. This tea made me understand those comments about good pu-erh being ""a mouthful"", thick (I used to wonder what on earth it meant); it is like gulping milk, very interesting experience. I can't really describe the flavor, except to say that it's mellow, sweet, and very yummy. As all pu-erhs, it never gets bitter. To make this taste like heaven, I sometimes add a little bit of Numi Organic Tea Chocolate Puerh, Loose Leaf Tea, 16 Ounce Bag for some chocolate/vanilla/orange flavor - perfection in a cup!!!I was wondering how many tuos actually fit into one of these little tins... and the answer is, quite a lot of them! That was another good surprise.",positive
"By the way, this is not a loose tea but compressed cubes which is easier to take with you if you travel. I started drinking this tea when I visited China last year. I read about how it aids digestion after meals, so I drink it late at night. I noticed a great side effect of reducing my cravings for in-between meal eating and junk food. In that way, it can be used as a weight loss aid. It also helps get rid of excess water weight. I try to drink a cup at least every night and sometimes in the morning if I ate heavy meat the night before. This is not the same quality as the loose tea I buy in China but it will do until I get back to stock up. The true loose tea is much better because you can control how much you want to drink. For the reviewers who said their items smelled like fish, I have not smelled bad pu-er tea. The Chinese say it can keep for years if you refrigerate it or keep it in a cool dark place. I gave this only 4 stars because I have tasted better but I may order this again if I cannot get back to China.",positive
"Several months ago, I switched to a plant-based diet. In an effort to eat enough foods that provide protein, I've been buying Eden organic no salt added kidney beans for a simple and delicious salad made of these beans (rinsed thoroughly and drained) combined with frozen Bird's Eye corn (I use the individual Steam Fresh packet), lots of diced organic celery for crunch, two tablespoons of Goya extra virgin olive oil and Alessi white balsamic vinegar. I have found that adding the vinegar to individual servings when ready to serve has a better taste than mixing it into the entire salad during preparation. I'd like to say that this is the first time in my life that I have eaten kidney beans and didn't know what I was missing (and I am 82 years old!)I keep this salad in the fridge, and have it as a side dish twice a day.Another food that I didn't know existed is Eden Red Inca Quinoa. Another absolutely amazing food that can be added as a nutritious protein boost to just about everything. I add it to pasta sauce for extra body; Amy's organic low in sodium soups that I dilute and add wild rice blend and the quinoa, as well as anything else that I can think of along the way. I'm learning a whole new way of enjoying mealtime. It's exciting and good-for-you eating!",positive
"I've been drinking chai since the 70's. I've had literally hundreds of different blends all over the world, most of them just minor variations of the traditional recipe using a base (black or rooibos-type herbal) and cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and so forth. I've also had blends that use chamomile and orange peel as enhancers.I love chai. I've been looking for a good decaf chai in bulk, and I like Davidson's other teas.This stuff - I don't know what the heck this stuff is. It tastes quite literally like dried lawn clippings. Like straw. It does not taste like rooibos, chamomile, cloves, cardamon, cinnamon and orange peel. It's the most god-awful not-chai I've ever tasted. I really wanted to like it but I simply could not; I tried two different cups and could not make myself finish either. I poured the tea down the drain and would like to return the entire box for a refund, but that's not allowed, so I'm stuck with my purchase.I enjoy Davidson's teas. I love the Meyer Lemon and Bing Cherry flavors. Their French Vanilla is delicious. But this one? Eeeeeee-YUCK!I didn't think I would have to road-test this flavor before buying in bulk, seeing how much I like all their other teas, but lesson learned and word to the wise. I'll look elsewhere for good herbal chai.",negative
"I bought this salsa because I saw Guy Fieri's face on the jar (normally I buy the big jugs of Pace Picante salsa from Costco), and I figured, it's got to be amazing since it is from such a reputable chef. The ingredients are very pure: tomato puree, red bell peppers, tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, canola oil, guajillo chile peppers, sea salt, lime juice, habanero peppers, chile de arbol peppers, chilaca peppers, and black pepper. Notice that there are no chemicals, additives, substitutes or anything that is not natural. That's a big plus. The taste is ok. It tastes mostly like tomato sauce with a hint of pepper, and a hint of spice. On Guy's Heat-O-Meter it indicates that this salsa is Hot, but it's very mildly hot, unless you chew on one of the hottest peppers chunks. But overall it's pretty mild. I don't taste the cilantro or lime in it, it's mostly the tomato, onion, and the pepper. What I didn't like about it is that it's VERY watery, with hardly any chunks (see photo), and if I make a quesadilla the watery sauce drips everywhere. I like a more consistent salsa with chunks of vegetables in it that holds it together in a wrap. I gave it 3 stars for the list of pure ingredients and calorie count (2 tbsp - 10 calories, great for low calorie diets), and I took away 2 stars for the taste and consistency.",negative
"I am too tired to do a video review. Maybe, I will do one later. This oil is a must have for ladies with natural hair. I am AAF with 3c/4b hair that has been thinning since the birth of my child. I have been natural for 4 years and mostly keep my hair in cornrows because of this dry, hot weather. I do ""baby"" my hair. Weekly conditioning, bi-weekly deep condition, satin scarves etc etc. I used this oil for my weekly conditioning. I put this on my dry hair, let it sit for a few hours (after dinner). I washed it out with apple cider vinegar and applied some shea butter and went to bed. When I wokeup I had a new head of curls!! Perfect little corkscrew curls and they were so moist. I have also been using it on my ends when I were my ponytails (between braiding). I have only been using this oil about two weeks but it really has made a difference in my curl definition and the moisture content of my hair. I highly recommend this proudcts to my natural girls!! It does have a smell to it but it disappears throughout the day. Be sure to rinse it out well.",positive
"I only used the product Amla Oil twice at the hair salon.  My hair stylist assistant washes my hair regularly and adds a cap full of the oil along with conditioner and massages it in for a few minutes and leaves it in for 10 minutes.  After she does a light shampoo to remove the oil which is very oily. YOU MUST DO A SHAMPOO OR MAYBE TWO AFTER USE.  The assistant only does one shampoo for me.  After she blows my hair out dry, my stylist styles my hair however I want and he does not put a heat protector.  My hair is left healthy, strong, and shiny (I have thick medium length hair, permed but not damaged. My hair is pretty healthy already).  The oil does not weigh my hair down, eventhough the smell is strong it is not bad.  The first use the smell lingered in my hair for two weeks and the second time of use the scent lasted 4 days.  I will continue to use this product.  I use KeraCare humidity block sheenAvlon KeraCare Oil Sheen with Humidity Block 11 oz (312 g)regurlarly(BEST), and mizanni H2O intense night creamMIZANI H2O INTENSE NIGHT-TIME TREATMENT 5 OZ",positive
"I just wanted to let everyone know about hair oil products Bc I use them at times.. While this product does smell, it should not be worn outside, it should only be used as a leave in treatment and as such, should be used at night and shampood out in the morning. Never leave it in all day. I have not used this particular product but ""amla"" is a kind of a gooseberry and that's the primary ingredient in this (this oil is an ayurvedic product). Amla is very beneficial for dandruff and dry scalp so this will help with that.  But a great hair oil I use to get my hair to be healthy and grow faster is called ""Vatika"" and its from the same company(its on amazon). This oil does not smell bc its a coconut oil and it also has a nice fragrance added to it, so its great. I massage it in hair at night and shampoo it out in the morning. I sometimes do it twice or three times a week. I'm not a regular User. But it really helps w hair growth and also makes it stronger. I hope this helps. Sorry about the long message though.",neutral
"I just got the product yesterday. I used it last night. I have fine blonde hair with damage from regular abuse. It is also thinning a little, due to the abuse. I put it on starting at roots, massaged into scalp and then ran it through the ends. It stunk. It was not the worst smelling product, but it was not nice. I left it on all night. The smell did not keep me awake. In the morning I washed it twice with a Nexus shampoo and ran a daily conditioner through my hair really quickly. It worked GREAT! My hair feels healthier. My ends show a little less damage, but really the only cure for split ends is a trim. It also looks really shiny. I plan on using this for about an 30 minutes to an hour 3 times a week for about a month then backing off to twice a week - I really don't want my hair to darken, so I might drop down to once a week, depending on how my hair reacts. I will use this product again and would advise anyone that is dealing with brittle, damaged, fine hair to use it as well.",positive
"I have been using this product for about 3 years now. I have thick, wavy black hair (which has been dyed brown in the past), and I thought this was an okay product to use. Even though it's not perfect, I would say my hair is better when I use this product than when I don't use this product.If your hair is naturally oily and rarely gets dry, you're fortunate enough not to need oils like these. But if your hair gets dry and perhaps frizzy once you're out of the shower, you should try this hair oil.I use this product 2 or 3 times a week. I massage it into my hair at least half an hour before I take a shower. It smells a little, and it's really up to you whether you find it a good or bad smell, but I personally don't like it. When I'm in the shower, I use small amounts of shampoo and conditioner (which is what you're supposed to do anyway) and wash out my hair with cold water. Then I let my hair air-dry or towel-dry and apply a leave-in conditioner of a different brand. And my hair feels good afterward! It's not dry nor oily, it doesn't look frizzy, and people have told me my hair is looking healthier over time.I basically don't like the smell of this product. And I'm sure there are much better, albeit more expensive, hair oil brands out there. But if you need to cure your hair of dryness, you should make your shower routine more like mine.",positive
"My cat is a Persian- flat faced, long hair, etc. (just like the picture on the front of this cat food). She has only ever been on Royal Canin since birth. She used baby cat and kitten Royal Canin before she was one. I think it's great for her. She NEVER has hair balls. The only times she's ever had a hair ball is when I've given her some fairly cheap cat treats- now, I only give her ""all natural"" cat treats which never give her a problem. Her fur is still like kitten cotton-candy fur and she's about a year and a half old now.I've had two Persian cats in the past who I did not give Royal Canin to (I had never even heard of Royal Canin at the time). Their fur lost the consistency that it should have and became somewhat oily and slightly more coarse compared to how it should have been. They also occasionally experienced hair balls.I highly recommend this cat food. It's sort of expensive, but so are Persians. Plus, it's hardly any cost compared to human food. So, treat your Persian cat right and give them food that you can count on to be healthful.",positive
"Hi Troy, I want to apologize that nobody from Octavia Tea responded to your request for information!  I work for Octavia Tea, and it appears that we did not receive your email.Octavia Tea specializes in certified organic teas, which means all of the ingredients (teas, herbs, flowers, fruits, pure essential oils and natural flavors) we use must meet rigorous demands for quality and purity.  Certified Organic products are free from chemicals, antibiotics, synthetic hormones, genetic modifications and sewage sludge, and are minimally processed without artificial ingredients or preservatives in order to maintain the integrity of the food and preserve the environment.The rules are so strict, in fact, that certain ingredients and flavors that considered ""natural"" are not natural enough to be approved for use in organic products.  Therefore, our Pomegranate White Tea is one of the purest forms of tea available.  It is made from only 5 basic ingredients:  100% organic white tea, 100% organic rise hips, 100% organic hibiscus, 100% organic safflower petals and natural (organic approved) pomegranate flavor. The natural flavors used in Certified Organic products must meet strict requirements put forth by the National Organic Program (NOP).  We must obtain documentation from our flavor suppliers to verify that the flavors and pure essential oils used in some of our teas are non-synthetic and have not been produced using artificial preservatives or synthetic solvents.  Fortunately, buying Certified Organic Products means that nothing can be hidden.We sell our teas to many customers with allergies.  Therefore, all of the ingredients used in this tea are printed on the product label.If this response does not answer your questions, I encourage you to call the toll-free number (listed on our website) so we can provide you with the answers you need.  We are a small business with a limited office staff, but our customers are important to us and we try to respond to every phone call we receive.  I hope this information helps!",positive
"I bought a can of this for the novelty of seeing how my cat would react to a can of cat food that cost almost a buck fifty.  He's normally not a picky eater and routinely eats canned Friskies or 9-Lives.  I opened the can and placed the contents into a clean feeding bowl and presented it to him in his normal feeding place on the counter (up away from the dog).  He took a sniff and recoiled from it.  I then offered him a can of his regular food that he happily ate.  Well, that didn't go well.  So I then offered it to our Lab/Golden mix, a dog that loves nothing more than snapping up the cat's food if it is left within her reach.  One sniff and she jerked her head back from it and walked away.  Next step was to fling it out into the back yard where the grackles (an omnivorous bird common to South Texas) scavenge for moldy bread, pizza bones, stale chips and pretty much anything else we toss out.  Nope, the grackles wouldn't touch it either.  But the fire ants love it.  They are all over it and within a few days it will be gone.",negative
"We switched to Newman's Own dry and wet food several years ago. We have noticed a huge difference in our pets. Yes, we have cats and dogs all who are rescues. Because of their early history, many have health issues. Since switching them to Newman's Own most have leveled out and we spend less time at the Vet. The food cost less in the long run, because of better health for your animals. We also noticed that all of our animals love this product. Some of them like the dry better than the wet and vis-versa. Some of ours where picky eaters and needed to gain weight. Not anymore, they all show up for dinner eager and ready to eat.My brother-in-law has a 14 year old Siamese who was on Science Diet Food for diabetes. He looked like he was on his last leg, the cat not my brother-in-law. Anyway, we started supplementing his food with Newman's Own and I swear the cat looks 2 years younger. He is more active, his eyes have cleared up, and he has lost weight. The vet is amazed as well, as his sugar levels are better. I am not suggesting anyone use this food as a replacement for what a Vet has suggested. But if you have an animal who is not responding well, it is worth a try to add this product to their diet.",positive
"I want to start  by saying that if I was reviewing the food alone, it would get 5 stars easily.  It's a quality product and my picky eater cat (as in, he would literally rather go hungry for days on end than be coaxed into eating something he doesn't like) loves it.Having said that, I won't buy this (or any other canned product for that matter) from Amazon.com anymore, unless they were to significantly change their packaging method. Normally I only review a product all on its own because other factors are incidental, but this time it seemed fitting to comment on shipping too because it drastically affected the overall quality of the product and is an unavoidable part of getting it to any customer.The product arrives in a small cardboard flat with 2 layers of 12 cans each, then the whole thing is shrink-wrapped in plastic.  Then they put it in a shipping box and put 3 air pillows on top.  Exactly 1/2 of the cans arrived dented (the entire bottom tier of the flat), many of them so badly that it looked like they had been run over by a car.Amazon.com customer service is great and responsive - they shipped the replacement out with complimentary next-day shipping... and it arrived in exactly the same condition.  In the end, I got everything I paid for, but 1. do I want to go through this every time I order it? No.  And 2. it's hugely wasteful because of course the dented cans are unusable because the seal could be compromised, offering the perfect breeding ground for botulism.I can fairly say that this is typcial for canned products in general from Amazon, too.  I've gotten black beans, kidney beans, chick peas, tomato sauce, and tomato paste from them, and there wasn't one order among them that didn't have the same problem.  Again, customer service was great and sent quick replacements (again with a high damage rate), but it's not worth the hassle and waste.  If it ever occurs to them to pad the entire order and not just the top of it, I'll return to using them because the free shipping and convenience of subscription auto-order (and subsequent additional savings) really are nice.",negative
"I have two special needs cats.  One is very small and could stand to gain weight.  The other is too large and needs to loose weight.The smaller cat likes this food. The overweight cat does not over eat on the food, which is a plus for us.We tried Wellness, C&P Organix, Innova Evo (they loved the dry food), Pet Promise, the Whole Foods brand and a few others.  Our cats did not like those brands of food.  Some they wouldn't even eat.They prefer the chicken and salmon brand to the other Newman's Own canned cat food flavors.Pros:* Organic* Peace of mind for the cat owner* Liked by cats with 'special needs'* Preferred over other brands by two very different cats* When I open some canned cat foods, the smell nauseates me. The smell of this brand doesn't have the same effect.Cons:* None that I can think ofBottom line:  This is a good organic canned cat food.  Cats differ in their food preferences.  It's a good idea to give this one a try.  By the way, for a while, one or more of the flavors were only available in the smaller cans.  If that is still the case, you may want to try those flavors as well.",positive
"Pros: organic, grain free and a reputable company that gives back to the communitycons: my cats needed a few days to get used to this. yes the meat looks grey. but that is because it is all natural.What I do is mix a 3 ounce can with half a can of Wellnes Beef and Chicken. (so its 3/4 meat and only 1/4 chicken) This seems to work. They love this combo. If I just give them the newman's, they eat but don't finish it. Out of all of the grain free beef canned cat foods, I've had the most success with this. My cats didn't like Nature's Variety Instinct or by nature organic. (Both great brands) But its really important to rotate protein sources so that my cats don't develop allergies (my six year old cat recently developed a seafood allergy after only eating seafood for 5 years...) so I push the beef on them.Give it a shot. It might take some work or creativity but eventually you should win. Both my cats are v finicky and I found a way to make it work. Organic beef! I don't even eat organic beef all the time! LOL! ITs a bit pricey but its worth it. Healthy food = healthy cats=longer life=less disease/health problems.",positive
"I have tried every ""good"" cat food on the market.  My babies only would eat the dorito's of the cat food market, F**** F****.  Usually chicken sometimes turkey sometimes beef, sometimes I would have to go thru all three flavors until they honored me with eating.... I know, I am a mess.  The two adult babies (6lbs and 17lbs) would eat 4-5 cans a day with dry also available.  The poo was horrible smelling.Wally world was clearing this out one day so I bought a couple cans.  OMG they both scarfed it down.  I went back to get the rest but it was gone.  No longer were my babies interested in the bad food.  This is shocking since I had tried everything after the pet food debacle a few years ago (even tried the frozen meat) and they wouldn't eat anything else.  I only use one of the larger cans a day and their poo smell has drastically lessened.I cant get this local so am thrilled to find it here with free shipping.  I LOVE Amazon, anything I need I come here first and what is better than having your purchases delivered to your door???I cant say your cats will eat this but if they are not hyper picky they should.  (I tried turkey/chicken and no go, has to be chicken rice) And you really DO feed a lot less with this food! I am saving money and getting better food.  YYYEEEEAAAHHHH!",positive
"""Only my hair dresser knows for sure,""  Well I don't know about that, but the folks at Amazon know how much cat food I order (on account), both dry & wet foods.  Before I even offered Newman's Own Organic Chicken & Brown Rice formula to my five cats, I could see the difference.  Upon openind the first can, I was so pleased to see real chicken broth (organic of course). It was clear broth just like boiling chicken on stove top. It was really fresh looking too., So then the real test when offering to the three indoor cats.  All three approved.  I given only small portions at one time, yet my kitties cleaned the bowl, eating right up!  Never, ever do I recall when my kitties have been so accepting of their wet food. I've owned and cared for cats for over 25 years, and this food really impresses me! I now order it via ""Subscribe & Save"" (Amazon program) and it will be delivered at regular intervals.  The first case was damaged in shipment (3 or 4 cans were damaged so bad that the contents were running and dripping from the carton. I contacted Amazon and they were gracious as usual and are sending a new case for my accomodation. The only concern I have at this time is that this particular formula is ""out of stock"" and currently not available from Amazon, though it can be purchased from WAG.com.  I also make purchases from WAG.com and though their prices are slightly higher (most of the time), they are also a great company and have a good variety of foods for both Cats & Dogs, as well as other pet items.If you've never read Newman's Own QA report and product description, be sure to do so. I think you'll be impressed. I was.",positive
"Unfortunately, I can't afford a raw food diet for my cats and they want nothing to do with Felidae, the only affordable truly healthy food that has an ingredients list that makes me feel comfortable. My cats love both turkey formulas of Newman's brand. I always have dry food available which they like but they become vocal to be feed this stuff, they are Siamese so I must do their bidding or the racket doesn't end. I always smell the open product and for six months now, no irregular smells or coloring.Concerns are the fillers that I see in the ingredients, brown rice and oat bran are better than wheat and corn I agree, but it still irks me that a company makes such a commitment to be organic and then uses fillers. Also, Guar Gum makes me a little nervous, though guar gum is one of those fibers that are everywhere, it is basically a thickening agent (think cornstarch) and like any fiber it has its positives along with its negatives. A plus for this brand is that its carried in my local supermarket which is very practical and the price I find reasonable for an organic brand.Since I don't want them to become dependent on any single brand I also feed them Natural Life (same filler issues) which they like but don't love as much as Newman's Turkey flavors. To balance my concern that perhaps there are too many carbs in their diet, I insure that the dry food I purchase is low in carbs such as Before Grain dry food.",positive
"I purchased the Chicken & Salmon formula with the notion that- Hey! I watch what I eat, My kitty should too! Needless to say, my cat Mia was less than thrilled. In fact, she took two wiffs and walked away :( Granted I was feeding her Fancy Feast before- which I recently found out is like feeding your cat Mcdonald's every day! Super tasty but void of any nutritional benefits whats-soever... So after a few unsuccessful meal times, I tried spiking her meal with a dash of Fancy Feast? No dice. She ate the Fancy Feast and I swear gave me this look like- 'Nice Try Bucco- and you thought you were SOOO sneaky...'So to the previous Fancy Feast feeders- I say maybe try something else to slowly get your cat onto the health track? Or you might end up like me with 20 cans of food I can't use :( I've been trying other brands that have more gravy- with slightly more success! (Emphasis on the slightly-she drinks up all the liquid and I'm left with chicken strips!) Maybe I have a oober picky cat? But I'm thinking I will keep on trying and probably give this one another run once I've detoxed her from her fast food craves..",negative
"The biggest impediments to me buying this product for the first time were the price and whether my cat would actually eat it.  I have a 3 year old Siamese cat who has been eating Orijen (15.4 lbs @ $[...]) for over a year now, previously she had been on Pro Plan Indoor Care Turkey and Rice Formula Dry Cat Food (7 lbs @ $23.59) which I always considered to be a ""premium"" cat food until I began doing some research.  As you can see, Orijen ($3.44/lb) is slightly more expensive than Purina Pro Plan ($3.37/lb).  The big difference in price, however, comes from the ingredients.  Orijen is lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein which has resulted in my cat eating approximately 1/3 less food than she had been before.  I love that her new diet is better for her health, but also easier on my pocket.My concerns about whether she would like the new ""health food"" were completely unfounded.  Of course, when I first began mixing Orijen with her old food she would eat around the new food and save it for last, but that stopped after about the fourth bowl.  She has always been picky about the treats she will eat, but recently I've been experimenting with grain-free treats and she has been taking to them without hesitation.I encourage anyone who is shopping for foods to compare the ingredient labels.  I was shocked to find that Purina's Pro Plan looks more like something that would be concocted by a chemistry lab than a food producer.  For example, Purina Pro Plan contains ONLY Vitamin E, A, B-12, and D-3 supplements instead of the actual sweet potatoes, kelp, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, apples, and cranberries found along with the supplements in Orijen.Finally, the last big difference that I have noticed in my cat is the number of hairballs.  When she was on Purina's Pro Plan Indoor Care, my cat would spit up at least once a month if not every couple of weeks.  Now she spits up approximately 3 or 4 times a year and only when I leave for a decent length of time, such as during the holidays or a vacation.Overall, I couldn't be any happier with this cat food and I can't recommend it highly enough.",positive
"Over the course of 6 to 12 months my five year old cat had developed  loose stools and vomiting.  He got to the point that he was throwing up every day and he went from nearly 14 pounds to a low of 10.  The vet found nothing wrong with him so I started looking into his diet.  I had always fed ""premium"" foods like Nutro and Iams so I thought I was doing the right things.  But after researching online, I learned how misled we all are into thinking that these foods filled with corn, meat by-products and chemicals are actually good for our pets!  So I then tried lots of brands of natural food but I wasn't solving his problems until I landed on the first grain-free, high-protein food.  There was a major difference immediately!  Stools firmed up, no more vomiting at all, and he's now back up to 14+ pounds.  All three of my cats LOVE the taste of this Orijen food.  It is expensive, but they do eat less of it because in has so little filler. They all three also did well on Wellness Core, but it was obvious that they didn't like the taste.  Two out of three liked Evo, but it gave my dairy-sensitive cat loose poo, I think because it contains cottage cheese.  So this food is the all-around winner for everyone.  It has made a huge difference in the health of my cats.  This is a quality product and worth every cent!",positive
"When my husband saved our first little kitten from being mauled by a dog we just ran to the store and grabbed some IAMS kitten.  He would gorge himself on it and then throw up. All he did was go to the bathroom....he pooed like 5 times a day. He always seemed hungry despite all the eating. By then we had bought a Maine Coon and I switched them to a raw food diet, which was great except it was to rich for our first kitty. I finally went back and forth between EVO and Orijen. Evo is great but gave my cats sticky poo. Orijen is number one in my book. My cats have been eating it since they were about 3 months old (that's over a year now). They have NEVER thrown up or had a hair ball. They hardly shed. They have glossy coats....and they are REALLY active. They don't lay around and sleep all day. They are constantly moving and playing. This food is amazing. And they only eat 1/3c. twice a day and it's more than enough. Sometimes there is food left in the bowl. They absolutely love the taste of it. It's more expensive but a big bag lasts my two cats7-8 weeks. That's about 20-25 dollars a month on cat food. Not bad considering you will save on vet bills.",positive
"I have two cats and a puppy and after seeing how well my new puppy was doing on Orijen, I decided to switch my cats off of Iams and onto the good stuff. One of my cats has a big weight problem, has hot spots all down her back, sheds constantly and was overall a very unhealthy cat. Two weeks after switching them to Orijen my unhealthy cat's hot spots COMPLETELY disapeared, her shedding has practically vanished (she's a long haired cat), and she has MUCH more energy and I haven't even finished cycling them off of the old food (currently using half orijen and half Iams). I've noticed a big difference on the volume and firmness of their stool as well. I can't recommend this food enough. It has probably added years onto my formerly unhealthy cat's lifespan.If you are on the fence about this product (probably due to the price), please at least buy a small bag to try and I guarantee that you will notice a big difference in your pet's health and lifestyle, especially if they have any food related allergies.The grocery store brands may be cheaper, but how healthy and content would you be if you only ate grapenuts every meal for the rest of your life?",positive
"For the first two years of my cats lives, they were getting Purina One, or the natural/organic stuff found at Whole Foods and Trader Joes.  My two girls were fine with it, but their brother became tubby.  I wasn't sure what to do, the cats were all getting enough exercise since they roughhouse with each other.  The one day my mom's cat was diagnosed with diabetes.  In an attempt to keep her cat healthy, she switched to another brand of ""Healthy"" cat food (very similar to Orijen).  I took home a sample of it for my own cats and they LOVED it.  Simply out of wanting to keep my cats from ever getting diabetes (most store brand pet foods have far too many carbs than necessary), I began my own research and came across Orijen,This food is amazing.  Yes, it is pricey, but because the content is less filler and more substance, they eat much less than needed, so it ends up breaking fairly even.  Their coats are healthier -- one of my girls was having a dandruff problem (something I didn't think Domestic Shorthair Tabbies could get) which cleared up after switching foods.  Their stool even became more compact because of, again, less filler.  Most importantly, my male cat suddenly began shedding the pounds with no other change other than his diet!  That made me quite happy.Even if you don't decide to try this dry food, research.  Make sure what you're giving your cats is actually GOOD for them and not just stamped with some fancy designer label like Science Diet.  My cats being happy makes ME happy.",positive
"I have three cats - an 8 year old ""senior"", a 5 year old, and a 4 month old kitten. My older male cat is notoriously picky about his dry food. He and my calico have been on Science Diet sensitive stomach food for three and a half years now with an unsuccessful attempt to move them over to Natural Balance. They would scoop out the Natural Balance and eventually went on a hunger strike. Needless to say I switched them back to Science Diet.When I got the kitten things became a bit tricky. My male cat would chow down on the kitten's dry food leaving nothing for my little one. I attempted to be more vigilant with them, but I can't monitor the food 24/7 so when I noticed my kitten chowing down on my dog's food (Orijen 6 fish because the poor thing has allergies and can't have grains) I thought...hmm, maybe I'll try Orijen for the cats. Luckily with the cat and kitten food in one bag I didn't need to buy two different kinds and I could feed them all in one place. Switching them over to Orijen was the best decision I've made for them in a long time. I switched them over pretty much cold turkey (bad, I know), but I haven't had any problems and they ate around whatever was left of the Science Diet. They ALL like it, even my picky eater. On top of all of this, their coats are AMAZING. My big male cat had problems bathing himself and would get dreads towards his tush and now his hair is silky smooth all around. The kitten and my calico also have gorgeous, soft coats as well.My cats are happy and thus, I'm happy!",positive
"If you read all the reviews, you can tell the common theme is that people who like this food are all research nuts.  I spent hours and hours online educating my self on cat food after my cat got sick.  All these years, I've been feeding them Science Diet because ""the vets recommends it"".  But after doing my own research, I realized much like any industry, the vets are not immune to financial ""encouragement"" when recommending food and that Science Diet is just junk.  As it turned out, my cat actually had a rare form of cancer, although I can't be sure whether feeding her better food from the beginning would have prevented it.  She didn't survive the cancer.  But I can still give my other cats a better diet now that I'm more educated on cat food.  After exhaustive research, and of course taste tests by my cats, we've settled on the Orijen brand.  It just makes me feel better that I'm giving them the best food there is out there, or at least that I know of.  It is very expensive, and not a lot of stores carry it.  Wag.com actually has it for a decent price.I give my cats Orijen on top of the wet food they get twice daily.  It seems to work well.  My senior cat has more energy and can now keep up with his younger playmates, and my outside cats gained some lean muscle and overall look healthier.  I just wish I had known about Orijen years ago.",positive
"After a lot of research, not just into types of dry cat food but what was readily available in a variety of local shops (since I had no intention of being dependent on having food shipped in specially) I decided on Science Diet Kitten for my cat, then a kitten, Whisper. She loved the small shape of the food and immediately took to it, though she put on just a tad more weight than was needed.The space of a year later and I've moved to a far more rural area where even a handy selection of Science Diet wasn't available! I'd picked the stuff mainly for it's availability and never been truly satisfied with the amount of protein it offered. Now Whisper is full grown, just this side of being obese and also suffering relatively constant stomach upset.Since availability was no longer the issue I went looking for a food in comparable price range, size of kibble, with a higher protein content and found Orijen. Whisper took to it immediately. Stopped having stomach problems. Her coat improved (she used to shed constantly even when using the furminator on her daily, now hardly at all) and most surprisingly - has lost several pounds on the exact same portion size! Whisper enjoys the small easy to crunch kibbles, is thrilled with her new food and I'm thrilled that she seems to be a healthier, happier cat without expensive vet bills or a steep spike in expenses!Got a new kitten recently and started her right out with Origen. I can't imagine ever going back to something like Science Diet which even my vet says is like McDonald's for animals.",positive
"I have done a ton of reading & research on ALL the dry kibble brands that are in the North American market. Without a doubt Orijen is the best brand available. The ingredients do make a huge difference. I have noticed my persian cats loving every bite, but will not over eat. They get filled a lot faster because of the high quality protein. Thus producing smaller and less stool. That means less kitty litter wasted. So as price is concerned, it does even out at the end. Prior to Orijen I used Purina One. They loved it, but ate much more and were always extremely thirsty. The stool was huge!--no thanks to corn and other cheap grain fillers. With dry kibble, dogs and cats do drink more water as compared to eating canned or raw. But FRESH water is always there. I do include a few medallions of Natures Variety Raw every other day. I have seen improvement in coat, reduction in eye gunk and more energy. My cats have also shown no signs of hairballs. This company is no gimmick. Petfood companies use many ways to get you to buy their food. But just do a little research by looking at the ingredients. Nobody beats Orijen. I am very picky, and am proud to promote this product as A+",positive
"We just recently added a corgi to our family, and I started researching different types of wet and dry foods for our pup. After trying different raw diets, we eventually settled on the Weruva brand of dog food. Our local pet store recommended it to us, and the girl working actually opened up a can and started eating it! It's processed in Thailand, and before that scares anybody, you have to realize that the food processing laws in Thailand are MUCH more strict than in America (read it up online!). They are not allowed to process by-product in their pet food, or use filler product. Weruva definitely does not have any of that--you can actually eat the dog food and it'll taste just like dinner.Our boy has a sensitive stomach and he's a very picky eater. The first night we got him the regular Chicken with Gravy he ate that whole can up. He loved it, and when we tried feeding him anything different he refused. Then we ordered him the Kobe Master flavor and it quickly became one of his favorites. I'd definitely recommend this brand, especially coming from a very concerned dog owner. I won't feed my dog anything else.",positive
"First, my sincere thanks to all of the others here who took the time to post a review.  I never would have tried this rice bowl except for the overwhelmingly positive reviews here.  Even so, I really felt like it was a gamble.  So I'm happy to say this stuff is great!  I'm not a big health food nut or anything, but I am trying to eat healthier.  I do like rice, so I was looking for a simple, quick, instant rice type product when I came across this.Yowzer!  This is great stuff.  In my 1000 watt microwave, 60 seconds was all it took and I had a hot, steaming bowl of slightly sticky brown rice that was close to perfect.  For the purposes of this review, I started out eating just the rice ""as is"" right out of the microwave.  The texture was great and the taste excellent.  Now rice alone does not have a great deal of flavor, but the subtle flavor was very good and exactly how I would want my brown rice to taste.  So all good and I'm already thinking 5 stars for this rice for being so handy, convenient, easy to fix, and tasty.Next I was thinking about having some salsa and chips, and I thought, hmmm...salsa and rice?  So I spooned some medium salsa into my rice bowl and stirred a bit and voila!  A very tasty meal!  I don't think it gets any easier than this.  This stuff will make the perfect base for a variety of tasty meals and fairly healthy ones at that.A big thumbs up and 5 stars for this one!",positive
"I have this rice on Subscribe and Save because I like it so well.  It has a wonderful natural flavor, and it's healthy, too.  It is so easy to prepare.  It's delicious as an accompaniment for several regularly prepared dishes - beef stroganoff and stir-fry being two.  I also use it to make rice pudding with raisins and cinnamon.  My favorite, though is this one-pan meal:1. Brown half a pound of hamburger (or veggie burger) with chopped celery and onions until the burger is browned and cooked through.  Drain grease thoroughly. If it is especially greasy I will drain the meat on paper towels before proceeding.  (Other meats work as well - chicken and pork, especially, but use a little olive oil during browning.)2. Add a cup of frozen mixed veggies ( the kind with corn, peas, lima beans and green beans) and a cup of salsa (I like medium Pace best).  Reduce heat and simmer until frozen veggies are cooked.3. Top with grated cheese of choice to just cover, and continue to simmer until cheese melts.4.  Spoon some over half a bowl of the heated rice for each serving.  This recipe makes three servings, or two for big eaters.I don't know what to call this recipe, but it is tasty! And soooo easy!Then-I can't resist mentioning this silly thing - the empty bowl the rice comes in is a favorite toy of my two miniSchnauzers. I toss it for them like a frisbee, sometimes, but most often they play with it by themselves.  One of them enjoys holding the bowl in her mouth, putting one foot in the bowl, then skating the bowl around the room that way.  Craziest thing you ever saw!  The plastic the bowl is made of is tough, and doesn't come apart at all when they chew on it.  Okay, this is goofy, I'll admit, but it is a way of recycling isn't it?  ;-)",positive
"Recently, I've been searching for a good ginger tea.  Preferably, something that captures the awesome spiciness and flavor of ginger.  Well, I picked up this tea in a store because it clearly listed ginger as one of the top ingredients and you can even smell the spiciness in the tea bag.  However, once you brew it (and I let it steep a long time) you can't even taste any of the ginger.  What happened to all the spiciness?  I don't know, but it doesn't make a good ginger tea.  Furthermore, it doesn't even taste good otherwise, as it is really bland in flavor.I suppose that there are still some health benefits to drinking this tea, and it would be really good for someone who wants the benefits of ginger but cannot stand its taste.  Personally, though, I was really let down by this tea, hence the 2-star rating.I discovered that you can make tea by directly boiling some slices of fresh ginger root.  This produces a much more satisfying ginger taste and spiciness, and is a whole lot cheaper.  So, if you are searching for spicy ginger tea, just use a fresh root and skip expensive dried teas all together.",negative
"I was reading about house keeping and baking soda. I thought it will be really great. Because It has a lot of uses, cheap, not bad for you, and good for the earth.This is how I use baking soda.1. I use only 2/3 of laundry detergent and use 1/2 cup of baking soda. It makes clothes really clean and good for the world.2. I use 1/2 spoon to wash my hair. My hair feels dried when it's wet. But later when my hair is dried, it feels really soft.3.I exfoliate my face with baking soda like it says on the box. My skin looks clear and soft. I was using St.Ives scrub stuff. But I like baking soda more than that. Because its particles are really fine. So I just think it will be better for my skin.4. I use this to take a shower. Put 1 spoon of it on shower clothes with body shower stuff. My skin feels dried but cleaner and later it gets not dried without lotion.5. I use this to brush my teeth, too. I love it. It has salty taste.. You will may not like this. But after brushing, breath smells good, cleaner, and it is supposed to make teeth whiter.I just love using baking soda now. I found 75 ways using baking soda by searching Google. I am expecting baby and I will use baking soda to clean my babies diapers, clothes later.It has uses information on the back of the box. And You can give friends as a little gift. I ordered 3 boxes and gave 1 box to my friend and told him how to use them. And He loved it. Great thing to share i think..I hope this is helpful for you.",positive
"Arm & Hammer Baking Soda can be used to clean countertops, sinks, and appliances.  It can be used to deodorize the refrigerator, closets, car interiors, garbage cans, and food coolers.  It can be used to help clean the laundry.  It can extinguish  small grease and electrical fires in the kitchen.The use of baking soda for antacids is effective, but it should be used only rarely.  Any persistent indigestion requires medical attention.  What is ""indigestion"" could be a cardiac emergency.  Also baking soda has a high sodium content.It can be used to whiten teeth.  Some people use it for deodorant. A small amount in warm water makes an excellent gargle for a sore throat.It can be used to deodorize carpet and upholstery, but it is important to check for colorfastness in a small spot first.We use it for cooking.  My mother used it in her peanut brittle.  I remember how it used to foam when she added the baking soda, and her recipe is in Flavored with Love: Mary Lou's Family and Friends Can Cook  My friend Cathy uses baking soda in her delicious crawfish cornbread, and her recipe  is in  The Collard Patch  When we cook collard greens, we often add a tiny little pinch to the collards - only 1/8 teaspoon to tenderize the collard greens.  Several of the recipes in THE COLLARD PATCH include that little pinch of baking soda.",positive
"I don't know what happened, but these beans are not very good.  They are dry, fairly bland and just not what I come to expect from Coffee Bean Direct. My boss turned me onto Coffee Bean Direct (from now on referred to as CBD) about a year ago and I fell in love with the variety and freshness. Six months ago or so I found that CBD is now available on Amazon and was a very happy camper since I am a Prime member. The first five pounds I received were the same that I came to expect from the CBD roasters, but now on my second order, Costa Rican Tarrazu seems like they shipped some really old product that is very much past it's prime.  Maybe the CBD Costa Rican Tarrazu are not that popular and have sat in a warehouse waiting for some unlucky person like me.  I would throw them out if I hadn't spent so much on them, I don't even want to mix them with something else since I don't want to ruin another batch of good coffee.I hope it is just a fluke, but I'm not sticking around to find out, too much money to gamble.  I have now found another vendor for my fresh coffee addiction which is unfortunately a bit more expensive, however it IS fresh, oily and so tasty.",negative
"Both of our cats love this dry food!We are very happy with it as well. It is well-tolerated on their tummies, and our picky little femalecat actually loves it as well.The main ingredient is CHICKEN, not beaks, feet and fat.The other ingredients are all things that are good for your cat (even though maybe some are notnecessary, since cats do not need vegetables. They are carnivores, not omnivores, even though theydo like to eat grasses).The way we use Blue Buffalo is as their treats. For many years, our cats were getting Temptations as their treats.They couldn't get enough of them, and would beg, rub on the drawer they were kept in to get them, even digging the emptybags out of the trash. Well, once we read up on the ingredients, we were shocked to find the garbage we'd been feeding to ourcats! It has the equivalent of kitty MSG in there, which is why they love them so much. (Think bags of flavored potato chips forhumans - you can't stop eating them for a reason!)So, we couldn't do that to our cats anymore. We'd also noticed other thing, like itchy skin, hyperness, etc.We no longer give them their old treats, and have instead used Blue Buffalo. They like it just as much.We have one of those treat balls (also purchased from Amazon!), which we fill up with Blue Buffalo. The cats adore it,roll the ball around to get their snack fix, and we know it is still very good for them. Both of our cats arechicken-holics, preferring chicken over all other meat or fish flavors. This food fills their happy spot!We have not yet replaced any formal dry meals with this food, but I would certainly not have a problem doing that.It is a nice size kibble for the cats as well, with the latest formulation being smaller than the other versions.(The other life bits were pretty big - these are smaller and easier for cats to chew.)All in all, as a long-time cat owner and fanatic, this is a really great food to give to them. Whether you feed only dryor just looking for a snack food for your kitties, this should be on your list to try.",positive
"I have to admit I am having a hard time deciding on a final score for this product. Like many pet owners I want to give my cat the best, I try to make sure she has a healthy diet and I also feel better knowing I am feeding her a healthy product and not something full of chemicals that nobody without a phd can pronounce.I had high hopes for the Blue Buffalo dry food as it touts an impressive list of natural ingredients that are both wholesome and nutritious. Sadly when I tried to incorporate small amounts of it into my Lily's diet, she was having none of it. She would pick around it to get to her usual dry food and leave the Blue Buffalo uneaten. Finally I had to give up and went back to just feeding her fancy feast select dry food.Thinking that perhaps it just was not to her taste I tried giving some to my mother in laws three cats, two of the three turned their noses up at it as well while the third a cranky fat cat named Moe did decide to chow down on it.... then again Moe also will eat bugs if he can run them down fast enough, perhaps he's not a good test subject.In the end, even though I am impressed with the food it comes down to the cats. What good is terrific ingredients if they just will not eat it? I wonder if most older cats have come to be used to the standard mix of cat food ingredients most brands seem to use. If you have a cat coming of age and need to start them on dry food this may be a good option, but for me it just didn't work out.Lily gives this product three paws up, it's a nice effort... just not the cats meow.",negative
"One of the favorite places that I frequent when we can afford a nice meal is the The Pungent Moon in Trenton. Besides their steaks and macadamia-encrusted tilapia, one of the best things about the place is the heavenly coffee they serve with their fine desserts. The coffee is actually one of the main reasons we go.But one night we were there enjoying a meal and we asked for coffee with dessert and we got served this rancid stuff. I almost spit out my first sip all over the table and had to run to the bathroom because I was gagging. I made it back to the table (barely) and asked the waiter what in the wide world of sports happened to the coffee.He said that they were filming a television commercial for Folger's and they were secretly replacing their coffee with Folger's to film people's reactions to the coffee switch. Needless to say I didn't get to be in the commercial. It wouldn't have been very savvy marketing for Folger's to show some guy gagging and making a beeline for the bathroom after tasting their coffee.I don't know where they got those people in the commercials to rave about the coffee because there wasn't anyone in the restaurant doing it. Most people didn't have my reaction but a lot of them were making faces like they'd just smelled a dead octopus. It was a dirty trick. You'd think Folger's would have bagged this idea for a commercial seeing people's reactions but I guess they found some schmo to say he liked it. Someone wanting to be on TV, go figure.",negative
"My whole family--especially the eight-year-old--loves these wide rice noodles (chow fun). They are not easy to find outside of a Chinese market, so buying in bulk is a good idea. I love the mouth-feel of rice noodles anyway, and wide is just that much more fun. Plus, they are not flimsy (like rice vermicelli), so are easy to stir-fry. I use a simple Cantonese style, with some soy sauce, some oyster sauce, and a little beef stock. Be sure to use plenty of oil when you stir-fry, as the noodles do absorb it. But your dish will be so beautiful, it's so worth it. Lastly, if you are on a no-gluten diet, you are gonna go ga-ga over these!The directions on the package for presoaking are good--but instead of warm tap water (which has more lead in it from the pipes!) use cold water and warm it in the microwave. Be sure your noodle container is large enough so that the noodles won't stick to each other too much (and you will have to stir from time to time--again, to keep them from sticking). If you have to do something else, you can store the partially softened, drained noodles in the fridge--they'll be fine when you get back. Then saute as usual. Serve quickly so that the noodles don't get mushy. Voila! A fabulous and easy meal with minimal work (just a little advance effort).",positive
"Three important details about me:1. I have a ridiculously fast metabolism so I always want snacks.2. I'm a student often stuck in long, boring lectures or labs.3. I'm cheap.That's why I was so elated when I found this deal.  I already love Oreos and I'm always searching for small snacks I can shove in my backpack when I'm running out the door.  I tend to buy boxes of snacks and just cycle through them: peanut butter crackers, Nutty bars, bags of M&Ms, Moon Pies, etc.  The 48 pack of Oreos was my most recent one and definitely one of my favorites.They're packaged pretty lightly in little bags of 6 Oreos and I find it to be the perfect amount so that I'm satiated but not wasting any due to losing taste.  One pack of 48 will last me at least a month (sometimes I eat two or three packs in a sitting, okay?) so Subscribe & Save seemed to be my perfect snack solution.Of course I didn't realize how much Subscribe & Save sucks.  The price on these literally doubled after my first month and I had to cancel my subscription.  That said, the product is great but don't trust subscribing through Amazon.",positive
"I have had an Oreo addiction since just about the time I knew what a cookie was.  Its funny how Oreos have managed to hang on and become such a family favorite despite all the competition of much fancier cookies that are available.  No nugets going on here, chocolate bits, caramel, icing, or peanuts either.  Just a tasty chocolate cookie shell with a delicious vanilla filling.  Keeping it simple has been the best policy for Oreo lovers for decades now. These little packages contain Oreos that are a smidgen' smaller than the regular box or bag sized variety.  What the cookie and candy industry refers to as the fun size.  That might explain some of the negative comments as to these Oreos being rather cheap with the filling.  In my opinion the ratio is the same, they are just smaller.This 12 pack is an excellent buy on Amazon.  Buy two of them and you get free shipping and for the majority of us, no sales tax.  A fine buy if you have a lots of Oreo fiends in your home that prefer a measured amount of these great cookies.  Like a lot of other reviewers here I tend to eat less of them when they come in the little packages as such.  Great classic Oreo cookies at a good price.  Highly recommended...",positive
"Everyone loves Oreos. They're even better dipped in chocolate. I made a plate of them for my son's Cub Scout cookie auction and a plate of my cookies sold for $20. So yummy.RECIPE2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening1 package Oreos*optional: 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening**Before you begin, make sure everything is absolutely dry. Even a drop of water will ruin your creation.**Melt the chocolate chips with the shortening in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir until melted. If needed, heat another 10 seconds at a time until melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.Place one cookie in the chocolate and coat. Use a fork to scoop it out, tapping against the bowl and scraping the bottom of the fork on the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place on wax paper and let it set. Store refrigerated.Optional: To make it pretty, melt a cup of white chocolate with a tablespoon of shortening at 70% in the microwave for 1 minute. Dip a fork in the white chocolate and let it drizzle from the fork onto the semi-sweet chocolate covered cookies. If done neatly, your cookies will look beautiful.Hint: I do one batch in semi-sweet chocolate and one batch in white chocolate. Then, I drizzle the cookies with the alternate chocolate. Plate them together for an eye catching presentation.",positive
"I bought a bottle of Dave's Insanity twelve years ago at a hot sauce store in Boulder, CO, back when Dave's was the hottest sauce made. One or two drops in a pot of soup made the whole thing damn near unbearable (yet my roommate managed to use half the bottle in around 2 months).So when I saw the salsa, I thought I knew what I was getting into. I assumed that the salsa would be pretty ungodly hot  but somehwat milder than the sauce, given that this contains OTHER ingredients like tomatoes and onions. Boy, was I wrong. This stuff is as hot as the Insanity sauce, even though it is ""diluted"" with salsa ingredients. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. The heat won't kill you, and it won't even cause any real damage. (It'll just feel that way.)Don't expect to empty the jar at the same rate at which you scarf down that chipotle corn salsa or the green olive tomatillo tapanade, though. I eat a little bit of this everyday with tortilla chips and sour cream, sprinkle a tiny amount on a plateful of nachos, and spread an 1/8 teaspoonful on quesadillas, and have for the last three months. I think the salsa level has decreased by a few tablespoons in that time, and to me that seems like progress.Good stuff, but only for committed chileheads (or, more accurately, for those chileheads who should be committed).",positive
"I received this salsa today. Based on the reviews, I was hoping for something I could barely eat (i am a heat freak, what can I say). This salsa is good, it has great flavor and packs some good heat but to call it insane is a bit of an over statement. Another reviewer mentioned it would take a few months to eat a whole 12oz jar, I bet I go through this stuff in less the 2 weeks. Don't get me wrong this stuff is hot, if you are not used too hot stuff this will probably send you running for the hills. However for someone like me its just hot, not super hot and certainly not ""insane"". I have had some ghost pepper chili that made me almost hallucinate (im not kidding). That is what I was expecting from this salsa. I ate 6-8 tortilla chips that were fully coated with this salsa and sucked em down without even something to drink. Again, I dont want to come down on this salsa because it is good, I just want those true chili heads out there to know that its not insane compared to our standards.Enjoy it, its tasty, just not insane.",positive
"My 8 year old female Beagle has always had off-and-on runny stools for the six months or so that I had her. She was on Iams, but even that didn't help her digestion. I saw this stuff on Amazon for a reasonable price, and bought a 50 pound bag. I packaged the 50 pounds into gallon zipper bags so that it would stay fresh, and kept some in an airtight plastic container to scoop out of.Although it's recommended to slowly ease your dog from their old food to this stuff over the course of ten days, I discovered that it only took five days for my dog.....it would have probably been less but I was determined to follow try to the rules and dilute this with her old food. I suspect I could have just switched her over without a transition period, because as soon as she was getting just this food, her runny stools stopped. Since then, she's been very regular and the results have been firm, never runny. (I'd still follow the guidelines for your own dog)I can't attest that this food has made her coat shinier, or trimmed her weight very much (not that she needs it; she's a healthy weight for an 8 year old, spayed, female Beagle), but it definitely helped her digestion a lot.",positive
"I recently switched my two-year-old 55-lb beagle/lab mutt to Ultramix from Blue Buffalo, which he had been eating for the last year. He didn't necessarily have a problem with the BB food, but every now and then he had an upset stomach, would throw up, etc. for no apparent reason, so I decided to try something new. After about a month since switching to the Ultramix, I truly believe he looks and acts healthier. His coat seems much more sleek and shiny, he hasn't thrown up once and he cut his poop schedule down to 2 a day from 3, which i've read means he's getting more nutritional value out of his food. Also, while he's always excited to eat anything, you'd think I was giving him a t-bone steak whenever we feed him the Ultramix - he really goes nuts for it. The little fruit pieces seem kind of gimmicky - but overall I feel like this is a great quality food that has truly made a difference in my dog. When I originally went to buy him new food a year ago, I went in with castor and pollux in mind after reading some great reviews about it online but the saleswoman in the petco convinced me to try blue buffalo -- wish I had gone with my original plan the whole time!",positive
"I have three dogs a ten year old Mini Dachshund, a 1.5 year old boxer, and a one year old hound mix.  I wanted to LOVE this food because of all the great reviews and how healthy it seemed.  I loved that it had bits and pieces of peas, carrots, bananas.  My dogs seemed to really enjoy the food and ate a lot of it, BUT... my boxer developed TERRIBLE smelling gas.  I mean, enough to clear the room.  Some nights I had to sleep in my daughter's room because it was so bad it would wake me up from a dead sleep.  My dachshund started to develop really bad breath, which can be common in small dogs as they get older, but her breath had no smell before being on this food.  My hound mix's hair started to thin and fall out around the base of her tail.  It just seemed too coincidental to start having problems with all three of my dogs after starting this food.So we switched back to Eukanuba Adult dog food after trying out the C&P Ultramix for about three or for months and ALL of the problems have disappeared.  Well, the dachshund's breath is still a little funny but NO WHERE near as bad as it was.  The boxer still has gas, but it is back to the point to where I only hear it... I don't smell it.  And my hound mix's hair looks good again.Do I think this food is terrible?  No, it seems to work for a lot of people and their dogs.  It just didn't work for us.  I wish it did.  The auto delivery option was so convenient, great service.  It just wasn't for my dogs, I guess.",positive
"I'm on a diet plan that encourages me to ""keep the furnace burning"", so I end up snacking twice a day between my three meals. These cookies really taste great, and they also hold me over until my next meal.If there was anything I can compare them to, they're kinda like...sophisticated capt'n crunch. They're light and crispy, with a sort of almond butter in the middle. It's not a formal cookie shape. It's more like eating a large handful of cereal for a snack. The Honey-flavored variety tastes much better though.As a bonus, you don't get that nasty protein aftertaste, or the weird chewy textures.I am stoked to find this snack on amazon. FYI, Kay's Naturals also have ""protein chips"" that are quite good as well. If you're on a diet, and crave Doritos, aim for the chili flavors. Kay's Naturals Protein Chips, Chili Nacho Cheese, 1.5-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)UPDATE: THE BATCH I RECEIVED WAS STALE, AND BROKEN IN PIECES. I've had ""good batches"" of this cookie before, so it still is a great snack. I've emailed the distributor to inform them of the bad batch. It could be that Kay's decided to package up the ""bottom of the barrel"" so to speak, and that's what I ended up with.",positive
"I have a 7-month old terrier/german shep mix (a pound puppy, yes) who seems like she's going to end up around 50 or 60 pounds. I did a lot of research before I went with this brand - I can't afford the high-end food but don't want to settle for cheap stuff just cuz the price is right and this fell right in the middle. It came highly recommended and comes out to about a dollar a day for Betsy. She likes it and seems to be benefitting from it - her coat looks nice, her body is filling out in the right places but she's not fat at all. However, I have never seen a dog poop soooooo much! At first I thought it was just the change in her diet - from street food to good food - but she's been on it for almost 2 months now and it's not letting up. She's healthy, has had all her shots, is in great condition, and eats the right amount according to the chart on the bag. But wow! I was under the impression that the better the food the LESS they poop... not the case with this. At least 3 times a day, minimum, and lots of it. I can only attribute it to the food and will change it when this second bag is gone.",positive
"Finally a soda that doesn't contain sugar and doesn't have all the fake sugar poisons either! I wasn't sure I would like the taste so searched for it locally. Finally found it at QFC (just had a few flavors) and PCC (had a lot of flavors including Dr Zevia). And PCC had it on sale for $5.09 for a 6-pack so I lucked out.I'm a Dr. Pepper fan - my favorite soda but I won't drink it (except 1x a year) because they don't have a healthy version. I loved the taste of Dr Zevia but enough reviewers have had mixed reviews so definitely try it first before ordering quantities. I drank it ice-cold. The flavor is pretty dang close.The sweeteners used are stevia and erythritol. Stevia is definitely good for you and won't spike your insulin levels. (From the zevia.com website: ""What is erythritol? Erythritol is a natural sweetener found in many fruits and vegetables. It is extracted from those sources by a natural fermentation process. The erythritol in ZEVIA exists in the same form - unchanged - as it does in plants and vegetables. Although erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol, erythritol does not cause the gastrointestinal issues associated with other polyols like xylitotl, malitol, and sorbitol."") However I've heard that some people can still have digestive upsets with ANY sugar alcohol so suggest you test it carefully. I did OK with it.So glad I found Dr. Zevia - I won't be drinking much of it because I'll stick mostly to water and carbonated water (and add Sweetleaf Stevia like root beer, grape, orange and vanilla creme to make soda-like flavors) for the healthiest options. But love love Dr. Zevia for when I need my Dr. Pepper fix.",positive
"I've been looking for a cereal like this for many years. It tastes great, stays crunchy in milk, and has just the right amounts of fruits(currents) and walnuts. In my opinion when a cereal shows walnuts on the box or lists them on the box, like many do, they should 'have walnuts' in the cereal. This one does and plenty of them. For the price ( walmart has it for $3.50 per box in my area) it has all the nuts you will want unless you just want nuts and no cereal. You don't need to ""look"" for the nuts to find them. It has taste, crunch, protein, fiber, the nuts provide omega 3s , and all this in a natural cereal that is economical as well. Kashi has many cereals that are good for you , but I was surprised to find this one is so good I probably eat too much of it .  The only thing which isn't top quality with this cereal is the box which is made of re-cycled cardboard. You can enjoy it and know you are helping the environment at the same time.PS: Amazon will undoubtely edit the name of the store I said had this for $3.50 per box in my area. It has ""mart"" in the name and it is written on the ""wall"" of the store. Wonder if they'll edit this too ??",positive
"I've always been a fan of whole grain bread, but I've had problems in the past with finding a decent whole grain cereal.  Whole grains don't need to be boring, bland, dry, or like cardboard, and Kashi has a knack for proving this.  I've tried many, many Kashi products and am consistently pleased with this one.This particular cereal has an interesting and satisfying mix of tastes and textures.  The currants have a nice snap to them when you bite into them, and they are very tart.  I happen to adore black currant, but I can see how the taste might prove a bit too tart for some.  If you're expecting a sweet cereal, you should probably keep looking.There are some nice, sizable chunks of walnuts mixed into the cereal, and they provide extra crunch and a nice nutty flavor, which contrasts well with the mild sweetness of the flakes.On the cautionary side, this cereal packs a considerable number of calories in a pretty small quantity.  While it is certainly healthier than most of the junk you'll find in the grocery store cereal aisle, it is still worth noting that, if you don't pour carefully, you could end up with a breakfast of a hefty number of calories.I've checked the price of this cereal at a couple of different local stores, and it is considerably cheaper for to order it via Amazon.  I think the subscribe & save price is pretty much unbeatable.",positive
"No need to review the product because I'm sure most people in the U.S. who are able to eat peanuts have had these.  These arrived fresh and in good condition.  I can't give even peanut M&Ms more than 4 stars since I think the chocolate used in these products keeps getting worse and worse over time; but they are still a fun, enjoyable snack.I ordered this along with a box of Snickers with Almonds, and Amazon included, as part of my Prime membership, a free ""cold pack"".This consisted of a very thick and sturdy Styrofoam lidded box, in which the candies were packed, along with four large cold-pack freezable units.The item was in shipping transit for approximately 3 days, and delivered to a hot, humid region.Upon opening the container, I found that the candies were still cold and in good condition, although the cold-packs were no longer frozen or really cold.Amazon did a great job on packing this.  Thought I would share that, in case others are concerned about ordering such products from this company.  I'm even keeping the Styrofoam chest and cold-packs for re-use, since they are of pretty nice quality.",positive
"First off, the initial arrival:  It came in a bigger box (since other things were ordered as well) when I opened it the 2 yellow bags set neatly and ready for me to eat!  Packaging, no other boxes or bags were used or necessary.  Review of the value: this is going to put it in perspective;1) The average size bags are about 1.69 ounces2) The larger size bags range from 9-11 ounces depending on which one as they make several.3) This bag was just over 42 ounces and they go up to 60 ounces in certain packaging.In theory you could go out and buy a bunch of the 1.69 ounce packages and to equal the total of about 84 ounces and at about $1 a bag you'd only buy about 48 bags at $.99 a bag it would be cheaper to go with these bags - however, the cost of this item was a little disappointing because I expected a little more in the bags.  Aside from a portion (probably 25% of the height) of the bag being air, I was just hoping for more M&M's.  Overall I give this purchase a C+ value as it was cheaper to buy this way.  But, as always beware of pricing for example another seller on Amazon charges $9.19 for the same bag (but you have to pay for shipping).  If you wanted to buy using Amazon Prime, like myself then you could get regular M&M's (no peanuts) for only $15.63 - about $10 less so that may be worth the savings.  An okay value - but at the end of the day it was cheaper than buying them individually. 73beats",positive
"This review is for the Southwest Cheddar cheese fries by Snikiddy.  I've tried the regular Cheddar cheese ones as well, but that's a separate review.  I do have to say, the Southwest is much better than the regular flavor.Snikiddy is an all natural brand.  They use better, pronounceable ingredients.  Although there still is corn content.  They claim they are gluten free, vegetarian, no msg and even kosher.  This particular flavor has ramped up spices in its flavoring mix.  It even has white pepper, which is unusual for a snack food.  But good!  There's jalapeno powder too.  So you can definitely tell they took the Southwest aspect of this snack seriously.I really liked the taste of this snack. Unlike the regular cheddar, it had a tastier cheese flavor.  But wow, was it ever spicy.  My nose started running while I ate it because it was so spicy.  But even with the spicy, you could still taste the cheese.  The texture was still a little chewy while eating after the initial crunchiness, but with a better flavor it wasn't as bad.  The spiciness is a little much at times, but definitely worth it for the flavor.I really did enjoy this particular flavor of Snikiddy fries.  And considering there are limited flavors of Snikiddy snacks in my area I'm glad I liked at least one of the flavors.Review by M. Reynard 2012",positive
"$6.75 a box?  Try harder?  Local grocery store has them for $5.99 NON sale price (I've gotten them for as low as $4.49 ""on sale""). You have other bars that beat that price, for some reason your peanut butter bars are through the roof.  Epic fail Amazon.  Usually you are my savior...i just don't understand...To everyone else, check your grocery store before buying.  Don't get me wrong, I love amazon (spend almost thousands a year on amazon) but this is a bad deal.  Even our highest priced grocery stores have them cheaper.Also to Kellogs,  These things are already overpriced.  I like the bars, but they aren't the 'best' for you (they have real sugar vs sugar alcohol for instance.)  They have a great taste, and i've bought a few hundred dollars worth in my lifetime (used to order 12 boxes a month until the prices jumped up on amazon.)  My advice to you is to get them below $5/box.  You'll earn me as a loyal customer if you do.  Thanks to the price increases i've been forced to purchase other brands, and you've lost around $700 retail (this year) or so as a result.  Might not seem like much, but get a few people doing that, and it becomes an issue...",negative
"Ever since our 2 mini poodles and 2 Maltipoo came in to our household they stole our hearts and became a part of our family. The hunt for the right food came when I heard countless horror stories from friends and family on how leading brand name foods affected and even caused the death of their pets. We all know how costly vet bills can me and because of this reason I believe that being proactive and taking preventive care will be a lot cheaper in the long run. Certain grains and corn are not a natural part of a dogs diet and as you know most or all advertised brands use that as one of their main ingredients. What i love this brand is that it doesnt skimp on any of the right ingredients and makes meat/poultry/etc. (depending on the flavor you buy) the main ingredient! this is awesome because there really isnt any other brand out there that is true to their pet owners and their pets! This manufacturer makes me feel like they actually care and thus they will get my money for their 1 of a kind and amazing food! My dogs love it, they have beautiful coats, they are energetic and healthy all around. Been using this for about 3 years now and will continue to do so. This is our households choice of food- the right food.",positive
"Two little Yorkies basically love these little chicken wrapped biscuits.  Each morning each one gets 2 of them and they start the process of enjoying them.  Then after a few minutes they finish with a nice little mess.  I do not understand but near the end of the process they either just get tired of eating them or do not like them or they are suggesting that they want to share the leftovers with us.  Regardless, we always have a few pieces on the floor that have to be vacuumed.  No big deal, however.  There are three treats these critters love:  these biscuits, pig snouts and freeze dried livers.  I would love to have a return of all the money we have spent on other treats that did not make it to the eating condition.  Yorkies are blatantly picky (or at least these ones) and it's one sniff and eaten or gone to the neighbor's dogs.  Maybe that's where the expression ""gone to the dogs"" originates.  If you buy food and do not like it then give it to the dogs.  Bottom line:  great for us, love the little plastic container and they love the treats.  We'll be back for more.",positive
"This product is the best meal replacement drink I have seen to date.  I keep waiting for other products to catch up to them, but so far they haven't.The main difference between this meal replacement and other meal replacement products I've seen is in the carbohydrates they provide.  Most other meal replacements I've seen either use sugars or maltodextrin as their main carbohydrate.  The problem with this is that they have a high glycemic index.  This means that when you eat them, your blood sugar rapidly rises and your body responds by making a lot of insulin.  Then in a very short time, your blood sugar is low and you have no energy and are hungry again.  This product is low sugar and no maltodextrin which is great.  Hopefully it has a low glycemic index.The oil blend is this product looks to be good.  They don't report the exact percentages of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids but they do contain omega fatty acids.As for the protein, it's a blended protein that's 40 grams per serving.In my opinion, the taste of these products is great, but that's only an opinion.  Concerning the nutritional value of this product, everything I've said here is easy to validate with a little research.The only downfall of this product is the cost.  It's a lot cheaper to just blend protein powder, oatmeal and Udo's oil in a blender, but that obviously isn't nearly as convienent.  All in all, this is a great product, but be sure to shop around because the price can vary greatly.",positive
"Okay, I bought this product to do a shake diet. Instead of two scopes, I use one unless I was going to exercise, then I use two scoops. This is real good. I use water for my shakes so it won't be more calories. If you ever decide to do a shake diet, just know you're going to piss it off if you use water, milk have you on the toilet so it's best to do the water. I love this product! I've bought it two times and I've dropped off 20 pounds just doing a shake diet.Do one scoop [do two scoops thirty minutes to an hour before going exercising]Do this every hour [you can have two solid meals but don't go over 250 calories, and no drinking shakes or eating after 8]Use water instead of milkThat's how I did it and I lost a lot. I would have gave it five stars but the price went up. When I first bought this product, I paid twenty-five dollars and some cents. Now it's almost thirty dollars. They need to go back down on the product. But if you're not doing a shake diet and just use this for workouts and stuff, I don't know how it's going to work you. Well I do know when you workout, you going to feel it like with any other workout but the next day, you will not be sore. That's why I love it. When I'm exercising, I feel the burn, the pain. I even feel it once I'm done but later that day or the next day, the pain is gone! If you buy this product, you'll love it! Great taste too if you know what you're doing.",positive
"I've ordered literally hundreds, probably into the thousands, of items from Amazon and this is the first review I've ever left.As to the logistics of the whole process: The cheese was incredibly well-packaged, and I had a question that I shot them right after ordering (the 1 lb.) and it was answered a couple hours after I sent it to them. The customer service was fantastic.The actual quality of the cheese was unbelievable. Absolutely superb. If I could give this more than a 5 star rating I would...  The taste is unreal. The Reypenaer itself arrived vacuum sealed, in a package with cold gel packs, and the external packaging was so secure a 300lb. postal worker could've sat on it and it wouldn't have been damaged.It's rich and has a definite smoothness (even before you eat it you can almost tell it will - it has fine crystallizations as it should with this grade of aged genuine Dutch Gouda.) Creamy with several layers of taste... from caramel to a buttery fruit taste that's impossible to describe without actually having it. Thin slices over a decent dark bread while drinking a glass of good IPA (or 10) - insanely great. If you're into gourmet cheese, this is a 100% safe bet. The same bread with the same beer with a thin slice of this Reypenaer but also lightly dipped or drizzled with a killer EVOO (like Bariani,) awesome. Sipping an awesome Scotch (like Macallan) splashed with equal parts luke water and slices of this over good bread, equally as insanely great.This is the first item I've ever ordered that exceeded my expectations to this degree, so I'm tossing my review in here. Believe me; you can't go wrong ordering it.",positive
"I wanted to try this instead of my regular face cleaner. Having a moisturizing bar of soap instead of a gel I pumped from a bottle sounded neater, cheaper, like less clutter in the shower, all around more appealing. Even better if it were an inexpensive, cleansing, moisturizing soap.I thought an olive oil based soap was the way to go and I do feel cleansed after using it. However, I don't know about other people, but it is definitely not for my face.I have normal skin, not already dry or anything, and after washing my face with this, it felt clean, but tight and stripped of all moisture. I looked in my mirror and smiled just to flex my face and saw my skin stretch and wrinkle in areas I'd never even had wrinkles before. I had to moisturize for quite a while to get rid of that look and feeling.Not exactly what you want for your face if you're trying to keep wrinkles at bay and a soft youthful glow. This is not a soap you want to use if it's moisture you're seeking.I will keep using it as a body wash just because I have it and why not, but once it's gone, I won't be buying more.",negative
"I enjoy a good cup of tea and my absolute favorite is Earl Grey. Twinings Early Grey is among the best on the market, alongside Rishi loose leaf. A traditional English tea, Earl Grey is a black tea whose principle flavor is from the rind of bergamot oranges. Although there are various accounts of its origin, it is most likely was an Indian recipe (China is also a commonly attributed with creating the recipe) which made its way to England in the early 1800s. Named after Lord Grey, the tea is a flavorful black tea that is best served nearly boiling hot with or without lemon. It is NOT served with cream.Twinings is one of the oldest conveyors of Earl Grey and still use the same recipe as they have for well over a hundred years (soon to be two-hundred). Their tea is also endorsed by the 6th Earl Grey and his signature appears on their packaging. Not that this means the tea is superior because of any endorsement; in this case the tea speaks for itself.I prefer loose leaf teas to tea bags. There is something in the process of measuring tea into a cozy and letting it steep that makes the resulting cup of tea that much nicer. There is a reason they have tea ceremonies in most of the world (and although less rigorous, so do the British in their own way). Twinings is the quintessential British Earl Grey, and if you've never tried it, you owe it to yourself to do so. Enjoy!",positive
"I love this product.  I grew up using this mustard but then moved to another area where it was not carried by the local supermarkets.  Then I found it again, and life is good.My wife is a yellow mustard person, and dislikes any of the spicy brown mustards I usually eat.  But when I found Kosciusko mustard again just recently I was raving about it so much she actually tried it.  And said she liked it.  Then two weeks ago I walked into the kitchen and found her making herself a sandwich and she was using the Kosciusko's!  I was shocked!  I started to make fun of her, asking if she grabbed the wrong mustard by mistake.  She said she likes it.Imagine that, all those years of living in a drab, unexciting existence using plain old yellow mustard, and she has finally seen the light.  I am so proud.Thank you Kosciusko Mustard Company.PS: There is only one problem I can see with your product.  It only comes in a 9 ounce jar.  That is not nearly big enough.  At the moment I have one half used jar in the fridge, and two unopened back-up jars in the pantry.  Please start selling it in a larger jar.",positive
"I normally never review products because it truly has to be something exceptional & life changing for me to purposely take time away from my day to rave to the masses about it.  However, the exception is clearly deserved with this mustard.  I can't even remember how many years I have used this & can easily go through roughly 5 to 6 jars of this a year by myself.  It is absolutely the best spicy brown mustard you can find out on the market.  It has enough bite & zing to it, but the complexity of spices used compliment the flavor of the mustard & the all around yumminess factor of this is seriously beyond compare. It is the gold standard of what all other brown mustards should live up to but fail to muster up to the challenge (yeah, I'll go all out corny for this stuff).  Sadly moved to the Southern part of the country & could no longer find this product admist the vast sea of flavorless, lifeless, generic yellow mustards on the shelf. Coming from NY where this product was usually always available, albeit in limited quantities on the shelf as aparently myself & my family weren't the only people engaged in this spicy brown mustard obsession, I usually buy about 7 to 8 bottles of this stuff to bring back with me whenever I go up to visit my family.  Thank you Amazon that if I discover on any ocassion that this product is absent from grocery store shelves that I can come here & order it by the caseful.  If anyone else is as much as a mustard fanatic as me, Olde Cape Cod Sweet & Hot Honey Mustard is also incredible.  Enjoy, but stock up on this.  After opening the bottle for the first time, you will never want to go back to any other mustard.",positive
"It's hard to find good decaf loose tea that is affordably priced and tastes good. I'm pleased to report that this English Breakfast from Coffee Bean Direct hits the mark on both counts. Excellent taste - depending on how long the steeping process, it ranges from a very light, refreshing taste that goes well as an iced tea, to a very hearty - but not bitter - taste that really hits the spot.I've had better tasting tea, but on a cost/value basis, this is outstanding.The downside is that, as with any decaf loose tea, you're not getting the full leaf format that our caffeinated tea brethren enjoy. This is very fine, almost powdery in consistency. This is where the higher priced teas pay off -- whilie their decaf process also results in broken leafs, it is not anywhere as fine or powdery as this.The fine/powdery nature presents some challenges in brewing, since the typical perforated tea ball will not be suitable. I'm using a mesh tea ball and it works pretty well, albeit there is still some tea residue in the bottom of the cup. If you want absolutely zero leaf residue you'll need to use one of those tea bag systems where you put the loose tea in a bag. Those, however, are not reusable more than a few times. As usual, trade-offs.Of greater significance is that the decaf process for this particular tea is not perfect - there is still some caffeine left. I'm very sensitive to caffeine levels, and this tea clearly has more caffeine than, for example, a bagged Lipton decaf. I'd put the caffeine level below what a regular green tea would hold, but there is still enough there to be noticeable. Again, I'm very sensitive to caffeine, so for most people I imagine that would not be an issue.",positive
"The tea is amazing in taste and color. I highly recommend it.The ""dust"" described in another review is due to the Co2 decaf process they use. It is a natural process that does not use toxic chemical solvents to de-caffeinate the tea leaves.If you want a decaff tea that tastes like regular English Breakfast Tea, give this a try. You will not be disappointed with the taste.""To decaffeinate using carbon dioxide (CO2), water-softened materials are ""pressure cooked"" with the gas. At high pressures and high temperatures, carbon dioxide is in a supercritical state, acting as both a gas and a liquid. It becomes a solvent with its small, nonpolar molecules attracting the small caffeine molecules. Since flavor molecules are larger, they remain intact, which is why this process retains the flavor of the material better."".  ""Caffeine is not removed completely using any of these methods, but under federal regulations in the United States, caffeine levels must not be above 2.5 percent of the product in order for a product to be labeled ""decaffeinated."""".Update:I am in my second order of this tea.  I have noticed in this batch that the tase is inconsistant.  I take small portions from the 2lb bag and put it in a zip lock, forcing most of the air out and stor it in a dark container.  Some cups will be amazing and some have a rather stale aftertaste.  I didn't notice this with the initial order.  I have downgraded the rating to 4 stars.",positive
"My nutritionist says to eat some of this every other day or so. Looking around I found this product with 4 20 oz packages for a reasonable price - and from our neighbors in Oregon. Way to go NW. So my first treat was mixing 4 tablespoons with hot chocolate - hey she didn't say I couldn't enjoy myself - and it went down just fine.Looking forward to sprinkling on many dishes along with adding to drinks. Even thought to try it as a cereal just adding milk and sugar.Then I started thinking about some other uses. Maybe it would work a cat litter or garage grease soaker upper. How about throwing some at the next wedding instead of rice. Rice can be dangerous, besides this floats much better than rice.Would also work sprinkling around the bushes outside next to the house. Costs more than bark, but its very consistent and looks better. Plus, the neighbors will look at you and ask what is that. You can tell them it's your very own latest super fertilizer and mulch mix. Who knows, they may even want to order some from you. If they do, please just send me my 10% commission and your welcome.Anywho it is gritty and that's just what the nutrition lady ordered.",positive
"I usually do not like flake cereals because they get so soggy by the end of the bowl.  This Special K, Vanilla Almond, does not get soggy like that at all and has nice crunch all the way to the bottom.It also has a generous serving of actual almonds in each serving, enough to notice and enjoy them.  They are slivered so they mix well with the flakes, unlike chopped nuts that immediately sink to the bottom.  The vanilla flavor is there, but it does't overpower or taste of chemicals.I would describe this cereal as being a cross between granola and regular Special K, it is wonderful slightly crushed and mixed into plain yogurt and fruit -- lower cal and fat than granola, a great substitute.  I like it better than Honey Bunches of Oats because the crunchy bits are pressed onto the actual flakes and not just chunks mixed in with plain flakes, I think is why it stays crunchy in milk.I have a bowl of this with milk and it keeps me full and happy for hours, I think the almonds give it more staying power than most flake cereals.I subscribe to this product and would recommend it to anyone.",positive
"We love all of the Blue Diamond Almond flavors and they are our favorite snacks. This is my wife's favorite flavor.  She just loves dark chocolate and this snack is a combination of two delicious flavors, crispy roasted almonds and rich dark cocoa for that rich chocolate flavor. You get a little bit of the richness and sweetness you want in a snack that is still healthy and delicious.We eat these almonds for a snack because we view them as being healthier than other types of snack foods. This flavor is ideal as you get the freshness of perfectly roasted almonds with a little treat of chocolate for your sweet tooth.One serving of these nuts is 160 Calories and it contains 5 grams of protein, 9 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and 5 grams of sugar and 1 gram of saturated fat. You also get calcium, vitamin E and magnesium from the almonds which are good for your body, heart and bones. I would rather eat 24 of these almonds for 160 calories than 11 potato chips for the same calories and none of the dietary benefits.This flavor has only 1% of your daily intake of sodium which is good for any snack food.  They also give you calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and manganese.  It is like taking a small healthy vitamin pill when you eat a snack!This flavor is so exceptionally good that you can eat the whole container if you are not disciplined.  You have to be able to close the container and walk away.  This is as good as it gets in snack foods and good for your body and diet.We like all of the Blue Diamond Almond products as we feel that they are healthier for you as long as you don't overdo it in eating them.  My wife would give it a 10 star rating if she could.",positive
"I am so glad my wife found this company a few years back. I never thought I would find my favorite tea from a company called Coffee Bean. lol. I have ordered a couple varieties of Wulong tea from this company and have been very satisfied with the quality and cost. I also left a review for one of the Wulongs if you are interested in looking that up. This is my first order of Peony White and it is now my favorite. It is quite a bit milder than other teas so if you want a strong flavor you may not like this tea. I was skeptical at first and from being used to Wulong, my first thought was that it was just a step above water! However; after giving it a few weeks I now prefer the milder taste. 'Ben B' did a great review of what you get with this tea. I completely agree with his review. You get a lot of tea at a great price. I posted this in my other review but it works so well for me I'm going to repeat how I use the tea. I don't know if it is good, bad, or indifferent but it works for me.I put about 1 cup of leaves in a coffee filter and brew it like coffee. I dump the first pot (I read this gets rid of any caffeine) and then brew another. I save the leaves in the fridge and can easily make 3-4 more pots of tea without losing flavor. It just seems to keep on giving! I pour it over a cup of ice and that's what I drink all day long at work.I also noticed that with this tea and the Wulongs (and probably all others) the longer the tea sits, the darker and more flavorful it gets. When I make a pot in the morning, it is almost clear when I first pour it. By lunchtime, the tea is much darker and has more flavor. I think this is just the nature of tea in general but just wanted to throw in that observation. Sometimes I'll brew a couple pots at home and pour it in a container and put it in the fridge. By the next day it is as dark as a traditional tea with a bit milder, less bitter taste.",positive
"I am NOT a tea expert or a tea connoiseur, but this product gave me what I was looking for: a huge quantity of nice-tasting white tea for a shockingly low price (at least compared with the prices of other white teas). That's why I gave it 5 stars. If you're looking for the highest-quality white tea, which sells for many times the cost per ounce of this particular tea, you're not going to find it here-- but how could you expect to?  To my relatively unrefined palate it tastes pretty good. It's milder and more pleasant than the various green teas that I've bought, as white tea is supposed to be. This bag contains a lot of long stems and longish leaves, which the best quality white tea almost certainly won't have, but it hasn't detracted from my enjoyment of product. I drink 5 cups a day, and this product lets me do that for a reasonable price.  So if you're considering a purchase, at least you'll be forewarned as to what's inside.  If you're simply looking for a large quantity of very inexpensive, pleasant, loose-leaf white tea that's supposedly quite rich in polyphenol antioxidants, this is a good choice.",positive
"These anchovies are packed whole in salt, meaning that in order to bring them to the looks of filleted anchovies you are used to, you will have to clean them yourself. Depending on skill, this process takes between 20 minutes to ... maybe 1.5 hours, so be prepared to work hard for your fish. The idea is to place them under running water (from your faucet). The skin will peel and when the water hits the fish around its fin area it will make the fillets part and you could easily extract the bones. This process requires a bit of skill which can be easily gained with repetition.On the other hand, the taste is definitely at par with that of Ortiz anchovies, making the Agostino Recca anchovies the best in the world as well. The fish is fleshy and not overly dry, and the flavor is interesting without being overpowering. The ""fishy"" taste also survives the salting in these anchovies.For those of you praising anchovies in salt, I would like to recall the fact that you have a choice of the olive oil to put them in - if you like extra virgin oil with the fishes you can have it!  (most anchovies sold in oil would use a lighter, less pungent oil)Given these considerations, I recommend these anchovies wholeheartedly, but you need to know that you have to work to get them!",positive
"i've had insomnia for 5+ years. I used to be on meds like Ambien, Zoloft, and Elavil for the longest time. I also do have anxiety (hence the zoloft and elavil). I kissed all those meds goodbye when this tea came out. I don't reccommend you drink it while driving, cuz it did impair me many a time when i would drink it while i was out having dinner.It def does what is says. I've only tried the Green Tea & Honey - non carbonated bottle of tea. It tastes great, and doesn't leave a bad aftertaste at all. In fact, i don't even notice an aftertaste when i drink it.Active ingredients: Chamomile (reduces anxiety), Valerian (promotes relaxation), Passionflower (reduces anxiety), Hops (promotes relaxation and inhibits adrenaline), Melatonin (relaxes your muscles), and lemon balm (enhances mood, alertness & calm).This tea is better then any pill i've ever taken for my insomnia and anxiety. It's healthy and all natural. There is no crash afterwards like most drinks and meds. You will wake up refreshed.Drinking it will make you relaxed and laid back (mellow). You will most likely fall asleep. (This is on 1 bottle). I have done 2 bottles - they reccomend not going over 2 bottles, and if you drink 2 bottles to separate it by 8 hours from the last one. I drank bottle 2 after 3 hours of drinking the last one. i only made it thru a 1/4 of bottle #2 before i passed out in my bed. Doing 1 bottle is like equivalent to 1 5mg pill of ambien, but doing 2 bottles is like equivalent to 20-25mgs of Ambien (and the legal highest dose for Ambien i am told is 20mg), so 2 bottles is pretty strong.I love it, and i definitely reccommend it to other ppl who have anxiety and insomnia. I love it so much i want a month supply of it.I have heard rumors that it may contain kava kava as well, even though none of the bottles have this listed on it.",positive
"In brief: I am a hard-core, life-long-suffering insomniac.  Sleep does not come easily to me; it never has; even as a child. I'm 54 now.  I've tried everything you can name.  So when I say this works, it works.Regarding price:  The price for this 12-pk is $2.59 can.  I bought a can yesterday from a 7-11 in West Virginia for $1.65.  I'm going back to that 7-11 and buy a case.Regarding flavor:  The can I bought was lightly carbonated, ""Berry"" flavor.  It's made with real cane sugar and real juice.The sugars are 29g and carbs are 29g, but I don't care.  I got a good nights sleep and woke up feeling fine.  I can negate the sugars and carbs in my diet and be fine with it.  My thinking is that without the sugars, it would taste awfully bitter because of the herbal content.For those who don't know, Valarian Root stinks!  I have to drink one Valarian Root tea bag with 2 peppermint tea bags to offset the horrible smell and flavor.  This Marley drink has no such bad smell or bad flavor.  The blend (the bitter and the sweet) is very smooth.I highly recommend this to my fellow hard-core insomniacs and to the occasionally-hard-to-sleep among us.",positive
"Canidae has definetly proven to be a tasty, balanced source of food for my dog.Initially i had started my new pup on IAMS because of its popularity - but after reading the ingredient list and hearing the the IAMS corporation had just been sold (therefore not keeping the quality of their product) I decided I needed to provide my hound with a heathier source of nutrition.I volunteer at the local Human Society Shelter and a friend of mine there suggested that I try ""Canidae"". At first I was hesitant because of the cost - but when i read the nutrition facts and saw REAL, all natural ingredients, i felt confident enough that the price was worth it.Before i started feeding my bassett Canidae he would only eat once a day (placing a full bowl of food down for him in the early morning on my way to work...he would wait until late at night to eat AFTER I had my dinner and slowly munch on a couple bits here and there). The first morning i put Canidae in his dish (at 5:30am) he scarfed the entire bowl down in a matter of minutes!!!!! It was such a relief to know that my dog was actually enjoying his food.Now i feed him once in the morning and once at night and he eats every bit as soon as I put it down everytime. Occasionally I will cook up some frozen vegetables with an egg and mix it in his food for a little variety, but I havent had to do that in a while.If you love your dog and care about his/her nutrition, I suggest giving Canidae a try.",positive
"I'm the owner of a year and a half old beagle boy.  He's the love of my life and when I got him from our local rescue they emphasized how important a proper diet of a premium dog food is.  I'm not one to be sucked into the belief that if it costs more, it's better.  That said, in terms of dog food, it's important to find a food made of fresh ingredients with no corn byproducts.My little guy eats a bowl of this per day and he has cured the constipation problem he was having before we switched foods.  He seems to really like the taste and to make it a little easier on his teeth, I add water to it to soften it.  That seems to do the trick since the kibbles are decent sized and might be a bit much for a smaller dog to take on.What's also nice about this is ordering through Amazon Prime and getting the heavy bag shipped for free to my door with two-day shipping.  This is by far the most reasonable price I've come across for a top-brand dog food.  Try a smaller bag to see if your pup takes to it and go from there.",positive
"I ordered this after reading a ton of awesome reviews and in hopes that it may hope with my dog, Kitty, a 65 pound, 2 year-old pit bull's recent issues with her skin. It turns out that her problem was in fact due to corn and other fillers used in lesser quality dog foods (in this case, Purina One). Overall, this product alone made it completely worth the cost to subscribe to Amazon Prime for the extremely fast and cheap shipping, so for less money (as Kitty now requires less food, since she's more full from eating less of the higher quality food and we make sure to only feed her what the vet recommends,) I no longer have to drive to the store and pick up a 40 pound bag of dog food and load it into the back of one of my GTIs. So far, Kitty's been gaining weight and muscle at a pretty decent rate, in my opinion. (Over the past 2 months, she's gone from approximately 59 pounds to 67.5 pounds currently, and is quite fit and happy.) All this, is of course in addition to daily exercise, walks, et cetera, but her temperament lately has also been much better. On the lesser quality dog chow, she used to mope around the house every few days, but lately, she's been very happy, energetic and outgoing. She seems to be much less easily stressed out, which is great for her, as she tend to be a bit anxious, although an absolute sweetheart.Bottom Line: I could not recommend this or any other Canidae Dog Food product highly enough. By word of mouth at work alone, I've converted over ten people since switching at the beginning of the year (2011).",positive
"We have a 52lb Basset/Beagle/who knows. For the past few years Boing has eaten a grain free + low gluten dehydrated food. Honest Kitchen Force, Grain-Free Dehydrated Raw Dog Food w/ Chicken, 10 Pound BoxHonest Kitchen Keen, Low-Gluten Dehydrated Raw Dog Food w/ Turkey, 10 Pound Box  But with finances compromised had to find a cheaper option & having completed extensive research decided to give Canidae a try. So far it's 50% HK & 50% Canidae while transitioning to the new food  & in the next two weeks he will be entirely on Canidae. I will update this review after a month to see if his wonderfully shiny coat remains like that & if he remains ""gas"" free. If so it will be a great find & tremendous saving. Unlike other dogs Boing did not experience the change of formula & so has not had the unfortunate stomach upsets. Another real plus was getting free shipping which helped with the overall cost. Due to health issues I have to be extremely careful of what he eats & as yet I have not seen any ill effects. Have given him the chicken grain free, this flavor & have 2 more to try. He isn't a finicky eater which helps. More in a month or so - hope this helps anyone looking for a decent alternative to the usual big name dog foods.",positive
"At 40 per cent high quality protein, this is great food for a young, healthy, very active dog. It's hard to find food with that much protein. We've been through the wringer for 3 years with our German Shepherd's food needs. He was diagnosed at 1 year old with IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and even though he is on medication, we have to be careful because anything less than top quality food will give him terrible diarrhea (no matter how slowly and carefully we transition him from one food to another). Even some top quality foods will do it.Since we put him on Canidae Pure Sea he's had consistently firm stool for the first time in his 3 years of life. His coat has gotten more soft and glossy, his breath is good (for a dog), he's put on and kept on some much-needed weight. We are so happy! He's also a picky eater, but he loves the Canidae and never turns his nose up at it.A couple of notes for any dog-savvy readers: we ruled out EPI and protein sensitivities early on. He's on Tylan and Immodium for the IBD, and most likely will be for life. The vet said that no matter WHAT we do, he will likely be subject to bouts of diarrea. That's why the Canidae seems so miraculous.",positive
"I am feeding her this currently while mixing it with the Innova (which is very expensive and hard to find) that her breeder is feeding her. I love that the price is slightly less than other premium, holistic foods and I can get it shipped to me on Prime 2 day shipping.  It's also for all life stages, so I like that if this continues to work for her, I won't need to switch to a different food as she gets older.The ingredients in the food are great, and I especially like that there are pro-biotics.  Because the nutrients are so concentrated, I know that one of these 35 pound bags is going to last me a very long time with one growing puppy. At the same time, I had a difficult time getting her to eat the food (I guess it just didn't smell appealing to her).  I have had to mix it with a little pureed pumpkin and a tablespoon of the Canidae canned food of the same variety to make it a bit more appealing. At the same time, this could just have to do with my picky Lhasa-Shih's taste buds and not the food.  I know that several people who use the premium food are thrilled at the small amount of stool.  Personally, my puppy has still had larger stools at least twice a day (some of this could be from the Innova which she is being weaned off of).  Lhasa's are known for having sensitivities to allergens, and I love that this food is so gentle on her stomach.Mostly, I love that this is carried by Amazon and it can get to my house so quickly and easily. It is hard enough for me to pick up a 35 pound bag of dog food while I'm putting it in a plastic bin (let alone carrying home from the store as I live in a metropolitan area where I take public transit).  Great service and good product.",positive
"Our Rhodesian Ridgebacks were on this food some years back and we moved, thus losing access to it at the new location. I am very glad to see Amazon carrying Canidae and that it's available using the Prime Membership! We have fed many, many dogs the Canidae when we we were fostering rescue dogs (an average of 3 new dogs a month for years) and it was the only food NONE of them ever had any trouble eating & digesting. Our own pack has a couple of members with soy allergies, so I'm careful about what we feed. They have been back on the Canidae for a few months now with no drama at all. The switch from their old food back to the Canidae was easy and stress free and all 6 dogs scarf it down like it was prime rib. (or you know...a squirrel) Even my father's Chihuahua likes it and that little diva used to think she could only eat human food! I have been able to cut back by a half cup on the daily ration for our largest dog as he was putting extra weight on with his previous amount from the old food. Everyone's coat is soft and shiny, they all have loads of energy and are generally in excellent overall health - that doesn't happen with the grocery store bargain foods. Again, I am VERY VERY glad to see the big bags of Canidae available from Amazon!!",positive
"Well ordered this as a gift for my uncle's birthday.  I am SHOCKED To see how little the quantity was.  I mean, there is probably a handful of each variety of nuts in this gift box.  And it's not like any gourmet flavored nuts..  SO I really did expect the gift box to be rather big with a very generous amount stuffed in them.  The nuts are packed in the shown plain wooden tray and clear wrap on top  and the chocolate box is tied together with some ribbon.  Very Ordinary.  I just cannot get over the fact that I spent $90 plus tax on this giftbox.  It would have been better priced at around $40.SO if you are looking to make a statement with a nice gift basket/tray...  this is DEFINITELY NOT IT!!Since it was a gift.. I cannot really comment on the quality of the contents..If I had more time I would have definitely returned and purchased something else.  Unfortunately I just spend $100 for a simple gift and paid $35 for 1 day shipping..  SO feeling terribly disappointed with myself for not paying more attention to the amounts and quantity provided in the description :-(",positive
"I would give these tart shells a 4 due to the quality, size and flavor-- they definitely are made with real butter and look attractive as well.  I didn't give a 5 either because they're rather shallow, which you can't see very well from the photos.  The three stars are due to the fact that Amazon packages the box that the tartlets come in, in a giant box with some bubble packaging to prevent the box inside from sliding around.  This is simply ineffective packaging for such a fragile item.  The outer box didn't even say ""FRAGILE"" on it, to indicate to the postal service that it needed to be handled carefully.  A previous reviewer had warned that she received her shipment with quite a few of the shells broken, but I thought I'd take my chances.  I also called customer service ahead of time to ask about this very issue and to request if anything could be done to improve the packaging or if they could communicate with the packaging dept. to prevent so many broken shells, and they simply told me I could send them back and have a new box sent.As it is, I received my package on time, though 40 out of the 240 tartlet shells were broken to the point of being unusable.  I consider myself lucky that only 40 were broken and will not be returning them only because I'm very happy with the product otherwise and have a catering deadline and can't risk sending them back only to receive a new box with even more broken.Order at your own risk.  Amazon doesn't seem to do much to accommodate for this item's fragility.",positive
"I love the quality and taste of the Dolce Gusto Cappuccino capsules. I recently bought this machine and I love making the different coffee drinks. My husband was formerly not a ""fancy coffee"" drinker, but these cappuccino capsules have converted him. The milk capsule is perfectly frothed and foamy, and the coffee capsule is a really nice, rich coffee that smells wonderful! I just add some sugar (his preference), stir a second, and top it off with some cinnamon. Because he likes a weaker coffee, I let it brew a few seconds more & fill up his really super-large mugs. Nice. If you don't like your coffee super sweet it's not necessary to add sugar - the milk capsules already have a hint of sweetness to them.The capsules are easy to use, don't make a mess and don't mess the machine. The coffee is brewed in the capsule itself, so there's no leakage to clean up, even though you're using a milk product. The machine came with the capsule bin (which I line with a small plastic bag so I don't have to ever wash it). I simply dump the used capsules into the bin as I use them, then dump the bin bag when it gets full.The only negative is the price. They certainly could be cheaper, but I find it's a pretty good price for a wonderful cappuccino.",positive
"If you enjoy making cappuccino's with your Dolce Gusto, I would suggest just buying the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Espresso, 16-Servings (Pack of 3) and heating/frothing your own milk. The milk pod just didn't have a nice flavor in my opinion. Perhaps my pod was heat damaged, but it tasted sour. Unfortunately, I had to dump it down the sink because it really was that terrible and couldn't be saved.Since Nescafe states that the dark pod is espresso, I would be confident ordering a box of the espresso pods and frothing 1% milk with the BonJour Primo Latte Frother, Rechargeable Includes Electric Base. I use this all the time to make cappuccino's at home and they are far better in flavor than this product.The only reason I'm giving this two stars is because the milk pods are supposed to be identical between the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Chococino, 8-Servings (Pack of 3), the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Latte Macchiato, 8-Servings (Pack of 3), and the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Cappuccino, 8-Servings (Pack of 3). Unfortunately for me, the Cappuccino milk pods were awful tasting compared to the milk pods for the other products. I just assume that my box was heat damaged, resulting in an undesirable flavor. Your experience might be different.",negative
"I like my espresso drinks. I wouldn't say I am an expert but I have at least one mocha (whole milk, half choc) daily from Kaldis, Starbucks or my new thing is making it on my office DeLonghi 32Bar Pump Espresso machine.I wanted to like the Dolce Gusto Cappuccino, I really did. I wanted the no mess option for my home kitchen. It would save me money, it would save me time. So I read the reviews and I purchased it after serious consideration.I am disappointed. All I could taste when I drank it, was a sort of powdered milk taste - it reminded me of coffee creamer which I never drink (the last time was stuck waiting for a car service at Midas three or four years ago). So if you really like your espresso and froth, this will not cut it. If you were having a party and your guests were not foodies, or wanted coffee in the morning in a rush, or if you don't mind the taste of coffee creamer, then this is not the worst espresso drink I have ever had. It compares to an average restuarant that serves this type of drink BUT does [not] compare to a coffee house despite the claims on the box.See my review on the Cafe Lungo option if you want to know what it tastes like when you remove the milk capsule as a factor...",negative
"Numi Tea's Monkey King Jasmine Green Tea is a premium Numi tea, both certified organic and kosher. The only ingredient is fair trade certified special grade green tea that is scented with real summer jasmine flowers from China. There is nothing artificial in this or in any Numi tea. Perfect!On the box, the manufacturer writes: ""Jasmine tea is the oldest known scented tea, and ours begins its life in the gardens of Hunan Province. The rich soil and fluctuations in daily temperature yield a fragrant leaf which is further scented with delicate white Jasmine blossoms. During summer, these are gathered daily by the banks of the Min River and repeatedly mated each night with the prepared tea, naturally embracing all of the flowers' scent. When brewed, this smooth, organic green tea has layers of subtle fragrance and hints of moonlight. It is a most romantic tea, and, like a bowl of fresh picked flowers, will bring the joy of summer to your every sip.""It sounds quite romantic, and this is a romantic tea, unusual and delicious. It is a true jasmine tea, and the taste of jasmine predominates, in a both strong and lovely way.If you like Numi teas, get it---you won't be sorry. If you are new to Numi but love jasmine green tea, this will probably be the best you've ever had.Highly recommended.",positive
"I have a 10 year old chihuahua who weighs around 10 lbs at the most. I have mostly fed her Mighty Dog in the can. She recently had to have almost all of her teeth extracted except for 2. She had a hard time eating the Mighty Dog because it is all chunked together like Spam. Even when I mashed it up, she had trouble eating it and scraping it out of her bowl.I started feeding her Pedigree Senior in the pouches. She likes it and where it had a little gravy in it it made it easier for her to eat. For the most part, it slides right out of the pouch although sometimes some of the food gets stuck in the little pocket at the bottom.One pouch a day is plenty for her. She loves it. We tried the new beef flavor with gravy and she actually likes it more than the Lamb and Rice but the beef flavor gives her diarhea really badly. She has never gotten diarhea from any other dog food so after I feed her the case I am switching back to this variety.This fills her up, is easy to eat, is quick and convenient for me to give her, and it seems to be really easy on her stomach.Highly recommend this for any small dogs. Grade A from me.",positive
"While you might think these are real vanilla beans from their flavor, I want to assure you that these are jelly beans, not the real thing. The difference is that you can eat these.They really give a full flavored vanilla taste, it reminds me of hand cranked vanilla ice cream. I close my eyes and can remember hot summer days with grandma and grandpa and the ice cream maker you all took turns cranking. It was hard work, but so worth it. Fortunately, I can enjoy these without the tiniest bit of work!I originally received a complimentary package of the David's Signature Beyond Gourmet Jelly Beans Flavor Sampler. Since I have the fortune of being the only one in my house to eat jelly beans, I am savoring each flavor and my latest has been this one. This gives me a chance to focus on the flavor, and I must admit that I enjoy each one of the vanilla ones even more as I anticipate the flavor. It starts out soft, then increases. These aren't for eating in handfuls for a sugar high, these are honestly delightfully vanilla.David is the creator of the original Jelly Belly and when he re-entered the field of candy-making, he set out to make something even better. It is my opinion that he has achieved his goal, and I am very excited to see what flavors he comes up with next!",positive
"We have a 1.5 year old Shar-pei/Pitbull mix rescue.  She came to us with a ton of allergy and stomach issues.  She was so sad as she had hot spots, swollen eyes, missing fur and irregular bowel movements.  Well we started her first on a bag of Precise Pork and Garbanzo Grain Free and it worked great for her.  Then I started hearing about Horizon Legacy, did my own research and decided to make a switch (mainly due to the much higher protein content).  Could not be happier.  She is on her second 28.7lb bag and she is thriving.  Her coat looks and smells great.  No more hot spots, and the ones she does get seem to appear and dry out the same day.  Being in Texas we cannot avoid the allergy issue entirely during allergy season but I cannot say enough good things about this dog food. Does not seem to be well known in my area as it is hard to find.  Made in Canada by a small family owned company.  Like other independently owned and run brands like Precise and Stella and Chewys their ingredients are locally sourced and these brands are never found on the pet food recall lists that are released.The price is very high, but you get what you pay for.  If your dog is sensitive to allergies like mine then this is worth a try.",positive
"Several years ago, I had a really short haircut.  At the time, I used a lot of heat on my hair (straightening).  My hair is grown out now, but the heat damage combined with the fact that I just moved to an area with really hard water left it really rough with a lot of dryness and split ends.  At certain areas towards the bottom it felt like straw.  I heard that you could use coconut oil as a leave-in conditioner, so I bought some of this.  After only a couple of weeks of use the difference is amazing!  I am so thrilled.  Obviously, it didn't fix my split ends (I have trimmed those) but the dryness has improved drastically.  What I have been doing is applying it to my hair, more concentrated at the ends, and leaving it in for a few hours before washing it out and then conditioning with regular conditioner.  My hair is SO shiny but not oily.  (Be careful not to use too much though because then it will be a little oily.  I did that the first time.)I haven't used it for cooking yet, but it seems like a really nice product overall.  Nice on dry skin too.  Melts in your hands and the smell is pleasant.",positive
"Finally, a canned cat food that the kitties are eating (at least for now, with a few vitamins & minerals. And this brand won't end up in the dog bowls! But I am hard pressed to find the chunks of liver - very skimpy - which is really O.K. because the cats leave what few itty bitty pieces that ARE in the can behind (3 Star for deceptive liver chunks/ 5 Star for chicken breast).  Looks almost as pictured, except for liver chunks.  I also bought the plain chicken from same company & will just go with that and rate a 5-STAR.  If your kitties LOVE cooked liver, you won't find enough in this recipe to satisfy their hunger - unless they eat all of the chicken too, which you probably wouldn't buy if cat didn't like chicken.  I am just so happy to transit the dry food & salty canned chicken addicted cat to a wet food to save on the kidneys. I do have one cat that loves raw liver & chicken, but I like to take a day off from adding vitamins and messing with raw meat (cutting, etc) so this is going to work out, it appears; hopefully for awhile - though one never knows with kitties.  Great today - terrible tomorrow!",positive
"This food is a hit!The cat likes it because it's got chunks of shredded meat in gravy.  He won't eat ground or pate-style foods, so the shredded meat in this one is a winner.I like it because, for one thing, it's grain-free.  To my mind, if you could only pick one quality to shop for, grain-free would be it; carbohydrates - and particularly grains! - are not good for cats.  It's very high in protein, which *is* good for cats.  It contains pumpkin, and while that is a carbohydrate, it's supposed to be good for their tummies.  I'm also pleased that it contains duck meat, since I like to rotate my cat's protein sources to take advantage of their differing nutritional profiles.  And finally, it's got plenty of gravy to help my cat stay hydrated; cats are built to take in much of their fluid from their food sources, so feeding dry food exclusively can dehydrate them (and possibly lead to urinary crystals).True, it's expensive.  Even for higher-end cat foods, it's expensive.  But if you'd ever had a cat develop diabetes because of an improper diet (i.e. dry foods high in carbs and too low in animal-based proteins) - or any other condition brought on by a poor diet - you'd agree that a little expense up front is way cheaper in the long run than treating the health condition.  The fact that I'm still giving it five stars should tell you something.  Not that I don't recommend shopping around for deals!)Give this food a shot.  It's a very healthful choice.",positive
"I first discovered this product at a local pet food store. Bella and Dora, our adopted kittens, were suffering from a respitory cold that they had picked up from the shelter and were not eating any food.The girl at the shop was really cool and introduced us to the Weruva line of food as well as other brands. I was interested to find out that the owners of Weruva are somehow related to the company that produces all the tuna for Subway Sandwiches. I guess the husband/wife team had cats and were dissapointed to find low quality soft food in the market, and asked to find out what it would take to be able to use the same facilities. They found out that as long as they produced human grade food, they could use the facility. Anyways, we bought a whole bunch of flavors to see what they would like, and ultimately this is the only one that they always finish!I like that you can tell that it is fish, and not some mushed up by product. It smells very fishy, so if that makes you sick just be aware!Hope your kitties love it as much as ours do!!!",positive
"I've tried many different vendors and varieties of canned cat food and this is the favorite for *my* cats' (two of them) by a long shot.  *Your* cats may not like it.  Cats are very finicky!My advice to any reader is to learn about quality pet food (take an hour or two on the web, there's plenty of material to read) and then shop for top quality pet food only (Weruva qualifies in my opinion) and try a small sample until you find a set that YOUR cat likes. Rotate here and there for variety... if your cat likes variety, that is.  Both of my cats hate fish, love poultry and pork, and will tolerate other meats such as beef and lamb, and they both like a little variety.I wish I had fed my cats canned or even raw food from early on but I made the mistake of listening to an indoctrinated vet and fed them ""prescription grade"" Hill's Science Diet kibble which is total crap as I have come to learn from my own research. Like most doctors with humans and the pharmaceutical companies, many vets become distributors for pet food vendors for financial reasons and won't recommend something that doesn't make them money.I now feed my cats this Weruva flavor and a couple of other quality canned cat foods (they don't care for any other Weruva flavor, by the way) plus a couple of quality kibble brands (high protein, grain-free - no corn, wheat, or soy).",positive
"i absolutely LOVE this brand! i tried the chicken one and my kittens adored it, but we traveled steadily in june so i couldn't really get deliveries from amazon like i needed. i supplemented with petco's soulistic food because i read that weruva is contracted to make that brand. my kitties really dig it, too. but here's the difference between the two: with weruva, they eat a lot less and bulk up more. 2 cans a day for both of my 5 mo. old kitties is enough for them. with soulistic, they cannot stop eating it and one of my kitties still has a very lithe body. SO, i'm back to weruva - mack and jack this time - and i mix in SOLID GOLD SEAMEAL nutritional supplement that i purchase here. i mix extra water with the seameal and mix it in the food (about 3/4 cup) because we are in the desert and although we have ac, it is still 100+ outside.i bought a 6lb bag of dry salmon halo for them this go-around and they are so used to not having an dry food at all so their bodies don't like it very well. after half of this case of weruva is gone, i will initiate them into an all raw diet. i am also going to put soil in their litter box instead of all this other stuff (even though i am very happy with my KITTEN ATTRACT litter).",positive
"I have two finicky eaters.  They will only eat Paw Lickin' Chicken canned food.  I've tried other varieties from Weruva and many, many others from other manufacturers.  My cats seem to like the meaty texture of the food.  They won't touch pate' type foods.  They'll lick the gravy off of foods with morsels and gravy, but won't touch the morsels.  They won't even go near wet seafood types of cat food.  It's this and Wellness brand dried foodWellness Complete Health Salmon, Salmon Meal & Deboned Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, Wellness Indoor Health Dry Cat Food.  Needless to say the food bills are high.  This is cheaper than the four local pet food stores by 20% - 25% (two boutique stores and two chains).  I tried buying whole chickens and cooking them in the crock pot as it is cheaper than this, but they wouldn't eat it.  With Amazon Prime free shipping it makes sense for me to buy it here.  I still buy from the two boutique pet stores from time to time to assuage my guilty conscience because I'm not buying local and wouldn't have discovered this food if it hadn't been for the helpfulness of the local pet shops, but the price savings and convenience of to my door shipping is significant enough to get me to buy it here.  Buy a few cans from your local store to see if your lovlies will eat it and compare the price.",positive
"As other reviewers have noted, the product arrived damaged... over half the cans were dented and 3 of them badly enough to compromise the seal (lovely smell). The problem is that a dent near the top of the can causes the lid to separate along the score-line that would normally only separate when you pull the pull-top lid off. It is clear that this happened before the product reached Amazon for shipment as the light bulbs shipped in the same box suffered no ill effects (not to mention the age of the stain on the cans themselves).The product itself seems to be OK; it looks pretty much like the pictured product, though not all of our cats enjoyed it and it has a strong fragrance of fish even when sealed properly - was a hit with one of the cats, not so much the others. For a product at this price point, and at the relative rate of damage noted in other reviews, this is not something I will buy again as I am now concerned that I may have missed a slightly damaged seal and would not want to risk feeding my (spoiled) animals a spoiled product.If the manufacturer is reading this, my first thoughts would be jams at case conveyor transitions, low back-pressure conveyor failure, palletizer/wrapper problems or rough forklift handling. It seems intermittent but frequent and has now cost at least one customer.",negative
"I'm surprised no one has noted how much water is in the package and how little fat (only 1.4%).  This Weruva flavor, for example, has 85% water (only 15% dry ingredients).  Here is what the FDA says on its web site:""It is especially important to look at the moisture guarantee for canned foods, even when comparing a canned food with another canned. Under AAFCO regulations, the maximum percentage moisture content for a pet food is 78%, except for products labeled as a ""stew,"" ""in sauce,"" ""in gravy,"" or similar terms. The extra water gives the product the qualities needed to have the appropriate texture and fluidity. Some of these exempted products have been found to contain as much as 87.5% moisture. This doesn't sound like much difference until the dry matter contents are compared. For example, a product with a guarantee of 87.5% moisture contains 12.5% dry matter, only half as much as a product with a 75% moisture guarantee (25% dry matter).""On top of the nutrition problems, Weruva is ripping you off on a cost basis (this is my comment, not the FDA's). Looking at the dry ingredients, Weruba is charging you about $2 per ounce ($1.60 per 0.825 oz dry ingredients in a 5.5 oz can).  The top premium cat foods charge about $1 per ounce of dry ingredients.  Avoderm is 80 cents per 1 oz dry weight.  Science Diet is less than 70 cents per oz dry weight.  So Weruva is nearly 3 times the cost for ingredients other than water comparing Science Diet.So if you have a lot of money to waste and don't mind your cats having dry hair and other skin problems from lack of essential fats in the diet, then go for Weruva.  Otherwise, wait until they drop their price and increase the fat content.",negative
"I don't know why this is not known to everyone, everywhere, but cats should eat a grain free, wet food diet. They cannot digest or get any nutrition from grains, so there is no reason for grains to be in cat food, yet to save money, they put it in. Also, cats naturally have a very low thirst drive, and with the correct diet, they will hardly ever drink water. If they are on a dry kibble diet, they will have to drink to get their water, and with the low thirst drive that is natural, a lot of cats don't get anywhere NEAR the amount of water they need. Cats on a dry food diet are likely to have kidney problems or urinary tract problems that could be prevented just by changing to a wet food diet. This is so important, and I urge everyone who loves their cat to get them off the dry food, and over a couple weeks, switch them to a grain free, wet food diet. Sorry to be preachy, but the word needs to be spread!This Weruva food is a big hit with my kitty, and it is a proper grain free wet food that makes sure he is getting the water he is supposed to get. Yes, it is canned in Thailand, but it is in an all human grade food facility. I would be much happier if it was all done in the US, but it has been reviewed by reputable sources and scored well. The other bonus, at least with the chicken flavors, is that they smell good! No stinky cat food smell, but in fact smells like something you might want a bite of. The cashier at the pet store I used to get this food from said he had eaten it, and it was good! Of course, it is also important to give them a variety, so I give him some of the ""fishy"" ones too, but the chicken smells great. I would recommend this food, but whether you feed this one or another one, please feed a grain free wet food diet to your cats!",positive
"I ordered this cat food because we have two cats in the house and we have an agreement to keep the cats on more natural or organic foods.  They really seemed to like the cat food with fish in it, and my friend swears by the Weruva foods.  So I went ahead and ordered a case of 24 - 3 oz cans.  And of course, both cats loved it!But there's one thing that's really nagging at me.  Weruva cat foods, according to their ""advertising"" on the label, are manufactured and processed in a facility that processes human food.  To me (but what do I know?) it seems like a good thing for the cats, and perhaps not such a good thing for me.  I'm not feeling really great about this whole idea of the place where my food comes from also processes cat food.  The cardboard box gave me a few more clues - since it said in rather large letters - Made in Thailand. (It's also on the individual cans and packages - in really teeny tiny letters.) And so then I thought, ""Well, I don't buy anything from Thailand so I should be ok.""I'm usually not that squeemish - my father was in the meat production business - first as a buyer, then as a USDA live animal inspector and I also spent quite a few years of my childhood on or around farms.  I get the ranch/stockyard/processing plant connection - I've seen it up close and personal.  But then I remembered that Phillips Crab, the makers of the Maryland cakes with restaurants and food processing - which originally came from the Chesapeake Bay - was now processing blue crabs ""farmed"" in Asia.  And it seems that often tilapia in the market comes from Asia.  Now I'm wondering what else is from there - and more importantly - how do they handle their food production that's for the US market.Bottom line - Weruva's great for cats and they love it, but perhaps we need more information on our how our own foods are handled.",positive
"After MUCH research and two complete urinary tract blockages we discovered that our cat SHOULD NOT be eating grain. Grains such as rice, wheat, corn and gluten are present in a large majority of pet foods available on the market. Manufacturers like to insert grain into pet food to their reduce cost and create inexpensive calories. Grain causes alkaline urine in both cats and dogs. Alkaline urine leads to crystals and bladder stones and develops when an animal eats pet food with grains and fillers (high carb diet). Our pets need only meat, organs and water for proper nutrition and you are not ""spoiling"" your pet by feeding them an all wet food diet. Kidney failure is one of the most common diseases in cats and I have learned that I'm putting unnecessary strain my cat's kidneys by feeding him crap food. I purchased 8-10 grain free options for my cat to try out because it's very difficult to get an animal to change their diet once established. Weruva Paw Lickin Chicken was a clear winner with my cat Otis and I highly recommend it. If you think you can't afford a grain free diet for your kitty, please consider the $4,000 I have spent unblocking my cat's urinary tract when crystals formed (emergency procedure). Also, be wary of so-called prescription diets that the vets insist will remedy the problem, they are also full of grains and fillers.",positive
"I got this for my long hair male cat who has been prescribed wet food by the vet after having urinary tract problems. I read about Weruva and that the Paw Lickin' Chicken would be good for him and keep his urine pH at levels to prevent struvite crystals, just like the vet prescribed food. The Paw Lickin' Chicken has a lot of water and low magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium. But unlike the veterinarian recommended food, it has no byproducts or fillers or grains. Weruva actually looks like food, not gruel, and it doesn't have an unpleasant smell like a lot of cat foods. Weruva costs almost as much as the vet prescribed brand, but Weruva is clearly made with superior ingredients. I will still be monitoring my cat for any problems, but so far this food is working fine for him and I feel better knowing he is on a better quality food.At first my cat was hesitant to eat the Weruva food, but I believe that was simply because he wasn't used to the texture. The Weruva chicken is shredded into fine strips, rather than minced. My cat would drink the juices, as he had no problem with the flavor, but was reluctant to actually eat the chicken. So I had to mix it with the prescription food he had been eating before he would eat the Weruva food by itself. It is a good idea to mix the food with what your cat has been eating, anyway, so they can gradually get used to it. Now my cat doesn't hesitate and will eagerly eat the Weruva food.",positive
"So, I have a HUGE cat (not fat, just laaarge) who has never had issues with being choosy about cat food until this past year. She'd kind of pick at a food for a week or so, then just completely stop. Getting her to eat consistantly has been a huge battle, and I've been worried because she's been losing weight which is not good on her gigantic Maine Coon self.I don't have much money, but finally did the math and figured out that buying cheaper food and then throwing half of it away wasn't saving me anything...invested in the Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken cat food. It came a few days ago, and I think the year of struggling to find something Beatrix will eat is finally over. She LOVES this food. She's taken to lounging by the bowl and casting pitiful looks of longing at me whenever its not on hand! lol She's happy, so I'm happy. And its no lie that this is human quality food. I haven't actually eaten any of it, cause...well...yuck, but it looks like better quality than the chicken you get at KFC! lol Plus, and this is big because I live in a small apartment...there is almost NO odor to it like most wet cat foods...just smells slightly chickeny.I've also noticed that her tummy seems to be bothering her less if the litter and furball issues are a good indicator. Good food = happy cat. Give it a whirl.",positive
"I started feeding my 17-year-old cat Weruva a little over a year ago when she got bored with her old food. She's a picky eater, so when I opened the first can and she started yowling ""Give it to me NOW"" like Veruca Salt, I figured I had a winner. The vet we had at the time - hereafter known as Old Vet - didn't see anything wrong with it, so Weruva became her diet.Kitty, who has always been a pudgy little picture of health, started losing weight last year. Old Vet was not concerned at first and certainly did not attribute her weight loss to her food. However, when it progressed from half a poiund, to one, to more than three, a battery of tests was clearly in order.  At that point (July) Kitty was diagnosed with a hyperthyroid and kidney disease. Frequent visits to Old Vet for diagnosis and treatment began... lots of fun, as you can imagine. Food was again not deemed to be a problem.A month ago Kitty started having continual problems with her bowels and developed a raging kidney infection. Old Vet put her on an antibiotic. Symptoms worsened. She appeared to be in rapid decline and was thoroughly miserable. The antibiotic only made a slight difference, and Old Vet wasn't giving us helpful answers, so we went to see New Vet. New Vet ordered more blood work (fourth draw of the year - oh boy).  When New Vet got the results, she immediately prescribed another course of antibiotics, and a new prescription diet.Whoda thunk? It's been one week, and hallelujah! Kitty's recovery has been drastic. I feel like we dodged a bullet... and now I have 40 cans of Weruva to get rid of. I can't prove that Weruva is the culprit for my cat's health problems, and I absolve neither Old Vet nor myself for missing the connection to baby's diet. But given the whole timeline, I simply cannot believe Weruva wasn't the biggest factor.Weruva because weluvya? Don't think so!",positive
"When I opened the Weruva can (3oz, chicken), I immediately noticed that there is not enough solid food (chicken) in the can, and a large amount of the volume is filled up by potato starch and water (85% moisture).  I looked at the label - it says: ""feed adult cats 1 oz for each pound of body weight"".  So, it means that I need to give my 14 pounds cat 4 cans a day to maintain his present weight.  Usually when other pet food company says that, they are exaggerating and your pet can live on half the amount they recommended.  But it is not the case for Weruva, based on their website, the calorie content for the 5.5 ounce can is only 84 cal.  So, by doing a simple math, the calorie content for the 3oz can is only ~46 cal.  The ideal calorie intake for my 14 pounds cat is 195cal (formula: ideal weight (13 pounds) multiply by 15).  In other words, I need to feed my cat four 3oz can per day.  So, I need to spend $4 (3oz) per day on cat food (he lives on a non-kibble diet).  That is a lot of dough!!! And I can do better by making my own cat food or switch to another non-grain cat food brand.  I think this product is overpriced and cat owners need to be aware of the calorie content in Weruva's canned cat food, so that they won't underfeed their pets with insufficient amount of calorie.",negative
"We have a cat that develops urinary stones easily, and must also be on a low purine diet.  The Science Diet food suggested by the vet resulted in dull, dry coats, vomiting, and lethargic behavior, even after a lenghty adjustment period.Weruva foods to the rescue!  Their Paw Lickin' Chicken, Grandma's Chicken Soup, and Peking Duck flavors meet our dietary needs perfectly, with much healthier, higher quality ingredients than the SD food.These are very ""soupy"" foods, with lots of liquid in the can, ideal for cats who may not stay well hydrated otherwise.  I was afraid that our cats would not eat the vegetable chunks, but they surprised me by not only eating them, but picking them out to eat first!The shredded chicken seems to be very high quality but the texture seems a little hard for them to manage sometimes.  At first, they sometimes left chicken on the plate.  Now, they seem more used to it and eat it more easily.After trying a number of different high end canned products, these are our cats' favorites, paws down! After several months on the food, they seem very healthy, with shiny coats, healthy-looking eyes, and lots of energy.",positive
"A 5 star must have canned act food for the discerning cat lover!! A proper feline diet should be void of dry cat food and most important is a quality ingredient wet cat food(if you cannot feed a raw diet) and I believe there is no better product than this!! Cats seem to absolutely love it, and it smells and looks just like freshly cooked chicken - which it is!! It is great for their urinary tract, and there are many interesting choices of Weruva to satisfy your cat's culinary diversity.  I cannot say enough about this product. My 3 month old kitten was not gaining weight, and  my veterinarian and I were very concerned. He had simply lost his appetite and was not gaining an ounce over 3lbs although I purchased so many different premium foods to entice him! When I was told about Weruva and first gave it a try, my kitten regained his zest for eating and immediately gained weight and is the most beautiful cat you would ever see!! He is 6 months old now and close to ten pounds!! He comes running the minute I open the Weruva stocked cabinet. It was a godsend & you can see the quality in every single can that you open!!",positive
"We purchased the Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken after adding a new kitten to our family. After shelter and vet food recommendations, we had upgraded to the shelter's all-natural healthy brand but the cats much preferred the junk from the grocery store and the senior cat rejected the natural food. After reading many reviews, We tried this brand and flavor. My partner was concerned our picky senior cat would not eat it either, but all three love it. We have also tried the Weruva Middle East Feast, which all will eat, but Paw Lickin' Chicken is the favorite so far.We will be trying other flavors and are also trying some Best Feline Friend varieties. BFF is a bit cheaper than these Weruva standard brand foos, and while they seem to like the one we tried so far (Tuna and Bonito Be Mine), the chicken is still tops. All of these look and smell so good, I could certainly see eating this in an emergency - it is certainly as good or better than the canned chicken at the grocer. My partner no longer turns up his nose when feeding the cats wet food.The 5.5 ounce can size is great for us, with two cats sharing a can twice a day on top of two small dry food feedings per day.",positive
"The first morning I set this down for my cat she gobbled up nearly two of the three ounce cans.  With subsequent feedings  her zeal has waned but she does manage to eat one can every morning, in do-able doses.  Then she gets her beloved Fancy Feast in the evening.  I want very much to get Fancy Feast out of the cycle because even though the classic recipes contain no grains, it does contain by-products and also fish and my cat has a fish allergy.  This Weruva chicken is wonderful stuff.  All white meat with vitamins and minerals in a bit of sauce.  Even comes in a BPA-free can.  There is zero stench, something I certainly can not say about Fancy Feast.  I am hoping she will continue to eat this product each morning for now because at least I'm cutting the amount of Fancy Feast down by half.  I plan to use up the Fancy Feast on hand in this way and ease her over to all Weruva.  Now an update - several weeks into the new feeding regime and my cat is happily eating up a three ounce can of this food every morning.  Without hesitation too!  I am so happy to have found a quality canned cat food that my sweetie loves.  Something I am enjoying is not having to break apart and chop up a semi-solid mass of pate style cat food.  This Weruva recipe comes out of the can ready to eat, I just remove the lid and pour the contents into a bowl.  I hope Amazon will add this product to their Subscribe and Save program.",positive
"I got this for my cat, thinking it was 'human grade', grain free, hence good for my cat. I realized the marketing is aimed at human sensibilities because it certainly looks and smells good enough for 'people' food.It may be great for some cats, but mine gained 2 lb since she's been eating this and I was feeding her much less than suggested. She also developed urinary problems. My vet who is one of the few vets who have studied nutrition, tried calling Weruva to find out more specifics about their food including calories, because many of her feline patients were eating Weruva and gaining considerable weight. The staff at Weruva would not talk to her or answer her questions and I couldn't guess why that would be unless their research has no real scientific backing to indicate this is a nutritious food. I tried calling them about week after that to see if they would tell me anything -- I got the same dismissive response. Pet food is not regulated and these smaller manufacturers can get one vet to review their ingredients and pay them off to say - 'hey this is a great, human-grade, grain free food'. While I've read the positive reviews about this food and some obviously find their cats love it, if your cat is gaining weight or developing urinary problems while on Weruva, think twice about buying it.",negative
"Recently switched from feeding friskies for the past 15 years because one of my siamese was having kidney problems. Tried a lot of different higher end brand cat foods, Wellness, Evo, Nutro. He was picky about almost all of them except for the Weruva Mideast feast. He loves human tuna out of a can and comes running for it so I thought he might like it. Turns out even my other finicky siamese who has refused to eat anything but dry food his entire life will eat this! All four of my cats eat this like it's the best food ever. The only problem with that is I go through it so fast! The best thing though is that it has greatly improved my cat's kidney function and because of that is worth every penny to me. I will never go back to friskies and their corn and grain again. It was killing my cat.I'd also like to add that amazon has the best price on this food from everywhere else I've searched which is wonderful! Everywhere else charges 5 or 6 dollars more plus 10 dollars shipping. With amazon I get free 2 day shipping and a much better price. Thank you amazon.",positive
"We have older cats with one having hyperthyroidism. Even on meds, cats with this condition tend to throw up more than normal so they need more protein and liquid. I didn't feel like she was retaining the nutrients she needed as she kept throwing up much of her food.I did alot of research before trying this food. The Vet recommended some type of prescription diet for her to help her put some pounds on, but it's got grain and fillers in it (yuk). Plus we tried it once and she hates it so there ya go.So, I cut down on the dry food and have been giving them the Weruva pouches w/Chicken & Pumpkin and the Paw Lickin' Chicken. It's been 2 1/2 weeks and our hyperthyroid cat has only had one incident which was an extremely small hairball so no biggie. Now, I'm not saying that this food is a miracle cure or anything like that. But our cats are getting more real food, gravy, and no by-products, and the hyperthyroid cat's fur looks TONS better and she's even filled out a little. I've even stopped giving her the Fortiflora this past week...no throw up so just haven't needed it. All of us couldn't be happier!The chicken is both of our babies favorites, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that I could just wipe off their empty bowls with a paper towel. There's just nothing there when they walk away!Yes, it's more expensive. But I can't wait until we go to the Vet in 6 months and he asks me what we've been giving her to help her gain a little weight and keep her looking so good.Oh you know I'll be shouting it out, ""We-ROOO-VAH!""",positive
"my cat is almost 10 years old now and I started thinking more about what I feed her.  Admittedly I should have paid more attention to this years ago but believe it or not, until recently, I just thought pet food was pet food.  Gizmo had a bladder infection a year or so ago and after learning that kidney disease is a common and deadly disease for cats, I wanted to see if switching foods would help her ward that off so she can live another happy 10 years or more.  I did research and read all about how dry food and grains is unhealthy for cats and mainly filled with undigestible ingredients.  Grains in the food cause crystals to form in the urine as the cats body tries to process them.  Higher protein foods, grain free and with a higher moisture content are what is best.  I read all the reviews here and decided to try this paw licking chicken flavor.  For starters it doesn't have that gross smell most canned cat foods do.  It seems close to human grade to me.  From the first try of this Gizmo was hooked.  Now she cries for it, rubs around me, sometimes even gets wild if I am ignoring her and jumps up onto the counter to get my attention that she wants to be fed.  After buying 2 cases on here, I decided to try some regular store bought canned food.  I just thought this may be a bit pricey to maintain and she was going through it like crazy.  I tried several different brands from Petco and several from the supermarket.  I tried to get as close to this flavor as possible with shredded chicken flavors and none of that pate stuff.  Nothing!  She will not eat a single other brand now.  She cries and cries and if I set down something different she will sniff it and walk away.  I tried being stubborn and said, well if you are hungry enough you will eat eventually.  Well she won because she actually started to lose weight.  It was incredible.  This 6lb cat won by starving herself.  So I ordered more and she is eating and happy again.  If it makes her happy and it's healthier than all the dried grain filled junk I fed her for years then I will continue to buy it",positive
"I decided to re-write my review in order to let you guys in on how my cat's been doing on the Waruva cat food.We decided to try pretty much every flavor on here because I couldn't find any really good specific reviews for anything other than one or two flavors, here's how my cats liked the following:Paw Lickin Chicken- This is one of the favorites with both cats, although my male cat, Puppy, has a harder time eating it unless I put it on a flat plate, he can't seem to get it all while in the bowl. However, my female cat, Akira, has NO issues with it at all.Grandma's Chicken Soup- An epic fail for Puppy. He hates it, and refuses to eat it. I don't know if it's because of how liquidy it is, or if there's a smell he isn't so into... but he hates it.  Akira loves it and can't get enough... not sure how helpful this is, but I can say that if your cat prefers to lick their food instead of biting at it, you probably won't have a lot of success with this one, because Puppy licks his food and Akira bites hers.Polynesian BBQ - my least favorite of all the waruva products. It smells really strongly of fish (yuck) and is congealed... it's like jello. I have to fork it out of the can and mash it up in order to get Puppy to eat this.Peking Duckin was an overall success with both catsThe Eggs and Chicken - Puppy would not eat the peas but Akira would (although she had some diarrhea after this.. but I think the eggs may be the culprit).Steak Frites- was hands down the favorite for both cats. It also contains pumpkin so I prefer to give it to Akira since she seems to have more issues with getting the runs.Those were the notable of the flavors our cats have tried. I hope this is somewhat helpful to you. Overall I recommend going with paw lickin chicken and steak frites.",positive
"Mideast Feast has been a boon to my elderly cat with chronic kidney failure.  He is not on a special kidney diet, and your vet's recommendations may vary, but our goal is to keep him from getting any skinnier.  He's sampled all the special kidney foods and won't eat them, so he gets any regular food he will eat.There are some days when he gets cranky and picky and won't eat much... this is our go-to food for those days as we can almost always count on him to eat this.  The other non-ill cats like it too.  The first ingredient is tuna with tilapia close behind so these must have compelling flavors.All the cats initially liked it, but over time slowed down.  It seems like it's about the chunky texture.  If I whirr this thru my little handy chopper for a few seconds, they finish it off pronto.The only negative is one in my own head... I get irritated with cat foods trumpeting ""grain free"" and then tossing in tapioca starch or potato starch... yeah, those aren't grains, but if a cat owner is looking to limit carbs to some extent, the ""grain free"" tag can be a little misinterpreted as ""low starch"".  Beyond that though, the skinny old cat is eating it gladly, so I won't complain further.  This flavor appeals to all my cats (it's a rarity to reach a group agreement) so odds are decent your cat will enjoy it too!",positive
"My bottle arrived early and I was very excited to have found a good moisturizer. My bottle says organic coconut oil, buy it's advertised as 'virgin' coconut oil. I tried doing a little research, and couldn't tell if there is a difference between virgin coconut oil and organic coconut oil. The oil does keep my skin hydrated, but it is greasy and I use it in small amounts. I mix a small amount with my regular lotion so it will absorb in my skin better. If I don't mix it, it takes a long time for my skin to absorb the oil. I'm guessing this will be perfect for the winter, so I'm looking forward to using it then. I read that coconut oil is supposed to help with eczema, but it doesn't do a lot for mine. It does help with the itching (I can go 5-8 hours without itching), but the rash hasn't gone away. I had better results from a natural oil mixture that I buy at the drug store. I don't like that I have to mix the oil with my regular lotion (I was hoping to replace my lotion altogether), but it keeps my skin hydrated better than my lotion alone or other products I've used alone. I'd recommend this product, I look forward to using it in the winter.",positive
"I've been buying other brands of coconut oil from Amazon such as Nature's Way and Nutiva. Those are good brands. I ran out and I saw this brand at my grocery store so I bought it. First of all, the packaging... it comes in bottle that is just like a shampoo bottle, cheap plastic and not at all appetizing... and then the most ridiculous thing of all is the teeny tiny spout for dispensing the product--coconut oil is a SOLID at room temperature! How are you supposed to dispense a SOLID out of this teeny spout!?!I had to do as others did, I warmed the bottle until the oil melted and I poured it all into another more practical container, a jar. But immediately the oil smells BAD, it has a burnt smell. And unlike the pure white virgin coconut oils from the other suppliers I mentioned, this has a brown tint and some brown gunk that settles to the bottom of the jar. Yuck! This oil is NOT extra virgin, or even virgin coconut oil like the others. It seems very cheap and impure. For all I know they used solvents to extract it. It's very suspect.I used it for cooking until I could buy a better brand. It's OK for on your skin, but that's about it. I will never buy this again.",negative
"I bought this to use on my hair, because I had heard it does wonders and it was only about $7, so why not try it? My hair is curly, and naturally dry and delicate. I've dyed and flat ironed it too many times, so it was pretty damaged and breaking off. I'm getting married in 8 months and really wanted to get my hair healthy again!I have used this as a deep conditioner, by wetting my hair and applying a liberal amount of the oil all over my head, concentrating on the ends. I then put on a plastic shower cap and let it sit for at least 2 hours. When you shampoo, make sure you use a clarifying shampoo and wash it at least twice to get all the oil out. It leaves my hair so silky and hydrated! And it's not like some deep conditioners out there that only give you results the first day and after that your hair is dry again--this stuff really works!I also use it as a leave in conditioner in my hair, especially when I'm wearing my hair curly (I let it air dry). I have also used it as a styling product (for shine or pomade) and plus it conditions your hair all day. Works great! My hair is so infinitely healthier in only a month!The oil is kind of a solid, but as long as you keep it in a warm room you're fine. Rub it between your hands for about 2 seconds and it is liquid again. Not a problem at all. It smells great, kind of nutty, I love it. Best ""hair"" product I have ever found, and I've tried many.",positive
"I ignored the other reviews for this oil, and purchased because I thought the price was good.  There were two things wrong. First, you will notice it says to put in hot water to melt the oil so you can get it out of the bottle.  This packaging is appropriate for warm weather locations.  Seattle is not a location that works for this product.  2.  The smell gagged me.  You do not want to put this product in your mouth.  I might use this on my hair, before washing it, but that is about it.  It stinks!  I have purchased other brands, from this website and from vitamin websites and they were cheap and lovely to the nose, mouth, and body.  I honestly do not know why this smells so bad. I have edited my review.  The reason I purchased this oil over others was that I thought that it was a bargain.  When I got the container I found that it was no cheaper and in fact more money than some oils I have been purchasing.  If you are using coconut oil for eating or putting on your body,  I urge you not to buy this oil.  It stinks really really bad, is no bargain and you cannot get it out of the container.  I should have returned it to amazon immediately upon receiving this.",negative
"I only give it a 4 because at times there is difficulty extracting the product from the small opening at times, but its perfectly suitable when the bottle is warmed by the surrounding temperature.I actually brought this particular product back with me from when I traveled around India.  It was the natural home moisturizer and beauty treatment there.  Ask any Indian woman how she has such long, strong beautiful hair and she'll tell you its because she conditions her hair and massages her scalp with coconut oil.  I'm not Indian but I'm a girl who has been trying to maintain long hair and suffering from split ends, but reluctant to trim too much and I admired the healthy state of their hair.Its a great moisturizer and also its healthy for you if you want to cook with, its very good for digestion and provides healthy saturated fats.  I know it sounds counter intuitive, but certainly do your own research and don't go against doctors orders.Don't go overboard with consumption or cooking with it, but I was informed having a tablespoon with each meal is beneficial, just be careful not to consume after your meal if you want weight loss.I personally use coconut as a hair conditioner, moisturizer, in place of butter and cooking oil.I use Parachute for only beauty/moisturizing reasons because I find that the opening does not make it easy to extract the oil for cooking because half the year the temperature makes the oils solid and the opening is for the oil in a more liquid state.The coconut oil solidifies when the surrounding temperature is cooler.  This particular bottle makes it difficult to squeeze out if the temperature is too low.  I'd recommend placing the closed bottle it in a bowl of warm to hot water to help melt it a bit.This product is very inexpensive.  Avoid other products that are not 100% pure coconut oil.",positive
"Since I travel for my business, and Eggs Benedict is my favorite breakfast, I have tasted Hollandaise Sauce from many places all across North America - from Georgia to Alaska and Newfoundland to Northwest Territories.I suspect that much (maybe most) of the best Hollandaise sauce to be found in restaurants is made using this mix. It is yummy.It's easy to prepare, although it requires about five minutes of your undivided attention.Two Tips:1.  With the large container, you save a LOT over the smaller packets. However, the smallest quantity you can make using the directions on the container is 1-2/3 quart. So, to make only one cup, ...Yield: 1 cupMix: 1 Fl. Oz.Milk: 4.8 Fl. Oz.Butter: 4.8 TbsI don't think you have to measure the amounts REALLY carefully. I have been getting increasingly ""relaxed"" about my measuring, and it still comes out fine.2.  The first cup I made was very salty. I don't know if it was the salted butter, or that the mix had settled in the container. Regardless, I recommend, 1) that you shake up the container before the first use to ensure the mix is mixed, and 2) that you use unsalted butter.Lastly, in an attempt to be witty, I offer the following observation. Looking at the ingredients, note that no chickens are involved in the production of this stuff. Rather the mix is made with chicken FOOD (autolyzed and hydrolyzed) plus thiamine hydrochloride. It is reasonable to infer that the chicken's digestive system does the autolyzing and hydrolyzing, and her ovaries use thiamine hydrochloride to produce egg yolk. Thus, this food is truly ""green"" - omitting the energy-wasting, green-house gas-producing chicken.",positive
"First - if you've never tried Knorr's hollandaise sauce - this is decent stuff.  It's nothing like you'd get if you successfully made it from scratch yourself or if you got it at a fine restaurant in tablespoon quantities but it's comparable to what you'd get at a diner where they serve you oodles of the stuff.  My guess is that this is what they use to make that.  As such it's definitely a reasonable solution to attempting to get it just right from scratch.Second - I had no idea how much there would be in this package, I just didn't do the math... each can is about the size of a large coffee can.You can mix it at any level of ""fat"" that you like - use skim milk and less butter or use whole milk and lots of butter, you control how high fat you want it to be.I could see buying this amount for a special large family gathering where you are serving a home cooked meal, maybe a group trip to the cabin or the beach, etc.  The advantage to this container if you only want a little is that unlike the little packets you get this you can make as little as you choose at a time without having an open packet gathering dust in your spice cabinet.",positive
"I like this hemp milk a lot. It's available in my area at Bed Bath & Beyond for cheaper than the current Amazon price. In terms of taste, consistency, and flavor, this is a great product. It's smooth and delicious. To me, it tastes like soy milk and the hemp ingredients are not detectable. It goes great in coffee.One thing to be aware of, however, is the health claims of the product. The carton touts the high omega-6 content of this product and even shows a bar graph comparing it to soy milk and almond and rice milk. This product contains beneficial Omega-3 as well (found in things like fish oil an grains), but high omega-6 is not a good thing. Too much omega-6 can have negative effects on health because it is inflammatory. Most Americans already get too much omega-6 because it is very common in our diet (from plant oils). A University of Maryland Medical Center study found that Americans get 14-25x more omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids.It is important to keep the ratio in balance, and some health researchers believe the optimal ratio is closer to 4:1 of omega-6 to omega-3 for lowering the risk for certain kinds of cancer. On PubMed, look for article ID: 12442909, ""The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids.""",positive
"My 2.5 year old has been drinking this ""milk"" since he turned a year old.  It has been a great alternative to cow's milk and soymilk. It is fortified with vitamins and minerals, and it has a TON of omega 3s, 6s, and 9s!  I like that this ""milk"" has a bit of healthy fat in it, since that's good for growing children.  I am aware of the sugar in this product, but per 1 cup it has 9g of sugar whereas regular whole cow's milk has about 13g per cup.  The flavor is a bit earthy and strong for me; it's difficult for me to enjoy even though I do drink other grain milks (rice, soy, oat, etc) without a problem.  However, my son is used to it and drinks it just the same as other toddlers his age drink cow's milk.  I have tried the unsweetened, unflavored, and chocolate versions, but my son didn't like those. Our pediatrician recommended this milk alternative, and she said it was fine to give him the flavored/sweetened stuff.  The consistency is thicker than rice milk (the most common alternative for children who can't drink cow's milk or soymilk), so it works well when I'm cooking/baking.  When my infant baby girl turns 1, we will most definitely be giving her this milk product as well.I really can't say enough good stuff about this product.  I highly recommend it.",positive
"I saw this at my local Walmart and thought, hmmm. I got a jar and left it in the cabinet for a while. Then I finally tried it with a cheese plate and some french bread. Nom nom! It was sooo good! But wooh, I started sweating like a nanny goat in a pepper patch! It's hot! These aren't those timid peperoncini they use at Subway! So grab a crying towel from your golf bag and dig in!I have a very cool brother-in-law who loves to put Lays Flamin' Hot Potato Chips, 1.875oz Bags (Pack of 28) on cold cut sandwiches. I think  he is going to love this spread. Personally I can't taste feta at all, and I have a pretty good taster. I'm on my second jar by the way. In an effort to write a complete review, I tried this on a few different foods and I can tell you, this is a must-have for me from now on when we have hotdogs. Take this to a picnic or family reunion!!! Put extra on MIL's sandwich! haha!There are going to be a lot of great uses for this spread. I found it in the section near pickles/relish at Walmart. I think it was 2.88. They have other flavors and I did try the olive one, but it wasn't what I had hoped it would be. This peperoncini is exactly what I had hoped! Five stars, no problem!",positive
"This is my 9th year of purchasing Blue Dog Bakery products and I am still very happy with their line of snacks. My two shelties just love them and I have used the  Super Stars not only as rewards for training but also for their night time cookie before bed. I always have my shirt pocket full for the neighborhood dogs when we go on walks, now I am the Pied Piper of dogs!These products are always fresh and consistent in size color and taste, yes I said taste! I read years ago that people take these snacks with them hiking and share them with their dogs. There are human consumption quality. So I tried it, ok maybe I would prefer an Oreo, but they are not that bad at all. So now I test them on occasion to see if they are consistent, and they are. The Natural soft peanut butter chews, they look like Fig Newtons, stay fresh from the time I open the package till they are all gone. Now you never want to overdo it with snack because it is the fastest way to cause obesity in your pet. So I actually count out their cookies for the day and put them in a little tin to keep me for over doing it. This has helped me to control their weight and to help me remember how many I have given them.",positive
"First of all, *I* LOVE that I live in Seattle, WA where Blue Dog Bakery's headquarters are located  :-) Nothing like ""buying local""! Second, I REALLY like this company's products as their treats have limited ingredients - things that are healthy and not excessive sugars and fillers, which is great!CON: I test EVERY treat first before giving it to my dog and all three flavors were each pretty decent tasting (and they're all LOW FAT - great for me). However, I certainly couldn't taste the difference between the 3 flavors and I'm darn sure my dog can't either. The ingredients are also things I would likely find in my own pantry so if I *really* wanted to, I could make these treats myself and add my own flavoring to make them more realistic tasting based on their individual flavors.My dog LOVES these treats though and they are perfect size for training (in fact, I split each piece in half) and sometimes I'll crush 1-2 up in her food when I'm getting her used to a new kibble. Works every time!I recently found these at my local Grocery Outlet for $1.79/box (YAHOO!!!) so I bought 20 boxes since that's an even better price than here at Amazon for the 6-pk AND I don't have to pay for shipping  :-) Very wholesome goodness at a VERY good price!",positive
"I contacted Muir Glen directly and asked whether or not their cans contained BPA. You can see their response below:""Thank you for contacting Muir Glen about bisphenol-A or BPA.Bisphenol-A is a component of protective coatings in metal food packaging, and provides an important food safety and quality function in canned foods. Scientific and governmental bodies worldwide have examined the science many times and have concluded that the weight of evidence supports the safety of BPA, including recent comprehensive assessments in Japan and in the European Union.In January 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced another review of BPA. This review in expected to take 18-24 months, and Health Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO) will participate.Most metal cans in the food industry utilize BPA in the can lining or can lid. Some of our products do, and many competitors' products do as well.Muir Glen continues to believe BPA is safe. However, we know that some of our consumers have wanted us to pursue alternatives. We have been working with our can suppliers and can manufacturers to develop and test alternative linings that do not use BPA for some time.One alternative has proven safe and viable in our processing of tomatoes - and Muir Glen is in the midst of transitioning to cans with liners that do not use BPA. It is an approved non-epoxy alternative. Can coatings used by Muir Glen also comply fully with all applicable U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements for safe use in food contact applications.Your views are important to us. Again, thank you for contacting Muir Glen, and thank you for your support of our products.Sincerely,Consumer Services""",positive
"I ordered a bunch of these in order to help crave my salty/crunchy cravings given the fact that I'm trying to limit my carb intake.  It's particularly the high-carb empty calories I need to cut out like grains and potatoes.  Well, there goes about 99% of all of the yummy snack foods on the market.Now I gave these a try not expecting much, and I have found that they are extremely interesting.  They are definitely not for everyone, but I found that they did satiate my salty/crunchy cravings.  The texture takes some getting used to, though.  And it helps that I really like cheese.I'm throwing a 3 out of five stars up there.  They are good enough so that I will try other flavors, but they aren't exactly the most delicious snak food ever, either.  I mean, I'd much rather have a plate of nachos or a bag of potato chips, but this will suffice for now.EDIT:  After eating these for a few days, I'm upping my rating to four stars.  The more I eat them, the more I like them.  In fact, I'll even go so far as to say that I even crave them.  I can't wait to try some of the other flavors.  Honey dijon and bacon are the two I'm most looking forward to.",positive
"I first saw this snack item on the tv show ""unwrapped"" and became determined to find them and try them. When I first saw the package I was surprised at how small the packaging was, then when I opened it and popped one into my mouth I understood why. While tasty and non-greasy to the touch, I could not finish the package off the way I would a bag of chips or popcorn. After A few bites, I began to feel a little heaviness in my stomach. I put the bag down and went back to it later. on my second attempt I began to feel the same thing. Maybe it was the grease/fat (although it does not appear greasy) from the baked cheese, I'm not sure. Everytime I went to bag after a few bites I got this same feeling in my stomach. I let other people try them and they liked the taste and crunchy texture but I noticed no one finished one of the 0.5 oz bags. Maybe it is my stomach that is sensitive to them that greasy/full feeling was enough to keep me fron ordering them again, but they tasted really good. Maybe I have a sensitive stomach. Enjoy them!",positive
"Yuck. I'd use a more colorful title for this review than ""cheese droppings"" that means the same thing but rhymes with ""cheese curds"" but am not sure that'd make it past Amazon's content policies.You know how if you're baking a pizza or something and some of the cheese falls off and lands directly on the pan, then overcooks into a hard, crunchy, oily salt lick? Yeah, that's what these are. They're strongly flavored to hide the underlying horror. It doesn't help.I should admit that I'm not this product's target audience. I was just looking for a tasty snack, not realizing that these are intended for people on ultra-low-carb diets. But if you want to get 100% of your snack calories from fat, might I suggest pork rinds? They've got a pleasant bacon-y taste and are not foul abominations like these are. Or if pork rinds aren't to your taste, perhaps you could try drinking used motor oil. I'm pretty sure that doesn't have any carbs either, and can't taste much worse.I see that a few reviewers have said things that weren't entirely negative. Well, everybody's entitled to an opinion, and theirs is wrong. I'm stuck with a bunch of this garbage and I don't know what to do with it. I'd send them to my worst enemy, but I don't hate him all _that_ much.",negative
"I would give these 3 and 1/2 stars if I could. Now that I have tried these I see why there are so many ""mixed"" reviews. To start: they are NOT ""healthy"". Yes, they are low in carbs, but for the total calories from fat (60 out of 75) - the percentage is WAY too high. That means the calories are 80% from fat. Yes, I realize they are made of cheese, which is mostly fat, but they are not something I want to be eating all day every day. (Kind of like the 100-calorie pack treats that are portion controlled, but not so ""healthy"" either.) Plus, they are high in sodium like most other people have pointed out. However, they are very low in carbs (1 gram) and high in protein (5 grams). I got the ""Classic White Cheddar Cheese"". Keep in mind that white cheddar is one of my all-time favorite cheeses. The texture is crunchy - similar to a rice cake (a little denser). The one thing that I strongly DON'T like, is the weird, greasy, oily feeling it leaves on my teeth. But maybe that is just me. But the flavor is fine. The packaging states the following:1 bag (0.5 oz.) - 14 grams:Calories: 75Calories from fat: 60Total fat - 6.5g (10% Daily Value [DV])Cholesterol - 25mg (8% DV)Sodium - 275mg (12% DV)Total carbs - 1g (0% DV)Protein - 5 gVitamin A - 5% DVCalcium - 16% DVThe size of the bag reminds me of those little pouches of fruit gummies that they make for kids lunches.So, all in all, a decent tasting, low carb, high fat snack. Not something I will eat every day, but a nice ""treat"" when I am in the mood for something salty and crunchy.",positive
"Approximately 20 years ago, I began to exclusively feed our cats Iams or Science Diet.  Those brands were recommended by our Veterinarian after our first cat showed signs of Feline Urinary Syndrome (FUS).  I had previously fed the cats the typical brands such as 9 Lives, Purina and Friskies.I continued with IAMS and Science Diet, because the other brands caused FUS, caused other digestive problems and the good reputation of IAMS and Science Diet.Then last year, one of our cats developed bladder disease and died.Not long afterward, the pet food scandal broke. Cat and dog food from nearly every pet food company, including premium foods like IAMS and Science, were tainted by melamine.  More than 150 brands of cat and dog food were recalled.  IAMS and Science Diet were two of the recalled brands, as was natural sounding brands such as Nutro.I vowed to never again purchase pet food from the brands that had betrayed my trust.  I began searching for pet food that was all natural and organic.  Newman's Own is both natural and organic.  It was also one of the few brands not recalled. Although it was difficult to find a local source, I finally found a few, including Amazon.My cats love Newman's Own canned and dry food.  They also love Innova EVO.  I love it because I don't have to worry about tainted food poisoning my cats.Pros:1. Peace of mind2. Does not cause FUS, as did Purina and other similar brands3. Much less likely to be tainted by lethal contaminants4. The cats love it5. Does not cause the other digestive problems.Cons:1. It is more expensive than the non-premium brands2. It can be difficult to find a nearby store that sells Newman's Own.Overall, the pros outweigh the cons.  And I can now add Amazon to my list of sources for the food.",positive
"I recently purchased the Petmate Le Bistro Portion-Control Automatic Pet Feeder, 5-Pound Capacity, Black automatic cat feeder and I have been looking for a good large bag of organic dry food to fill it with. After reading some reviews about Newman's Own Organic pet food, and spending a few minutes on their website checking out the ingredients I was confident the quality was high.The bag is a great size for the 10lb automatic feeder, fills about half the tub. I have one medium sized cat so this lasts for a couple of months. I placed the cat food on subscription, using amazon prime, so I got it for a great price as well.My cat seems to be enjoying it and eating her two potions a day. I'm never quite sure what people mean when they say their cat won't eat the food. Perhaps I'm a little more stern with my cat, if she doesn't eat it, she doesn't eat. Trust me, sooner or later they will learn to love it. I think this policy has meant she is pretty good at trying new food and enjoying it.As much as I can review cat food without eating it, I'd say this is a good buy. I checked out the price of some bags of organic cat food at my supermarket and its competitively priced.",positive
"I've got two cats.  One is about 8 years old, grey shorthair domestic, and very calm by nature.  The other is about 4 years old, abyssinian, and a loud pain in the butt by nature.I've been feeding them the Nutro for fat cats, and they eat it up, but never all at once.  I decided against IAMS a long time ago because of their issues with animal cruelty while doing their nutrition/diet tests on animals.Today I decided to buy them Newman's Own Adult Cat.  I didn't give them too much since it's not a weight control formula (which, frankly, both my cats need).  They both practically inhaled this stuff.  Later on the abyssinian even went back to lick the dish some more.After they ate it they both instantly became very calm and went to sleep.I'll keep an eye on how much they keep on liking this food.  If all goes well, I'll keep buying it despite the slightly higher price.  (The price at Whole Foods was similar to the price here on Amazon... where can I get this for the other price people have seen?  That's like half the price... are you guys sure you're getting the same size bags?)  But it's Newman's Own and they give money to animal charities, so that takes some edge off the price.My only wish is they also made a weight control cat food as well.",positive
"Our three cats throw up every day and have been doing this for years. I am not talking about hairballs but vomiting up undigested food. The vet says they are very healthy but ""cats do this"".Last week we switched from ""Purina One"" to ""Newman's Own Organics Adult Formula Dry Cat Food"" and low and behold the vomiting completely stopped -OVERNIGHT!Prior to ""Purina One - Urinary Track Health Formula"" we fed them ""Prescription Diet c/d"" with the same vomiting.One caveat -the chicken in this Newman's Organic dry cat food is ""Natural"" and not ""Organic"" so I contacted Newman's Own to ask them what they feed their ""Natural"" chickens. We received a quick response from L.Phillips Brown, DVM, confirmed that even though they are not Organic chickens, they do NOT feed these free-range chickens GMO grains.We recently learned that since the mid-90s, food companies have been slipping GMOs into human and animal food, without our knowledge or approval, even though studies say these are quite harmful (causing damage to internal organs). The Europeans are smart enough to ban GMOs but not us ""dumb Americans"". So unless it is organic you are best to avoid all non-Organic meat, poultry, and ""farm raised"" fish (they are all fed GMOs) and non-Organic corn, soy, cottonseed, Canola products (these are GMO).Perhaps this cat food stopped the vomiting issue because Newman's Own has no GMOs or perhaps it is because there are no grains. In either event, it works. And this is nothing short of a miracle! We are astonished that the change was so immediate.All three cats love this food. The cats have not vomited once since we switched. Also, the cats seem calmer and their food cravings - to have their bowls constantly filled - have gone away.We really lucked on to something here. What a great cat food!",positive
"I bought this food based upon other reviews from people who said that it helped their cats who had been licking off their fur. For a long time our cat had been licking the fur off of her back legs. The vet said it was possibly an allergy and that we could spend all the money for allergy testing but might not find anything. She also said that we could consider giving the cat Benadryl to see if that helped (but didn't necessarily see the need to do either at that point).Eventually, though, the cat got to the point where she was pretty much licking off all of the fur she could reach--we literally had a half naked cat! She also had lots of small ""scabs"" (which she'd gotten before, but not to this extent), which was probably at least partly why she was licking the fur off. We figured the vet, if she saw the cat at that point, would recommend allergy testing. I decided to give this food a try first.I'm very happy to report that it worked! Some other reviewers said that it worked for their cats in a couple of weeks. With our cat it took at least 4-6 weeks. At this point she's grown all of her fur back and the scabs are gone, too.And she has loved the food from the very beginning--no problems eating it (as at least one reviewer mentioned), even though it is in very small pieces.So if your cat is licking off his or her fur, consider trying this before spending all of the money for allergy testing (unless, of course, your cat is having other medical issues, too, that you're worried about). Great stuff!",positive
"In an effort to have something ""quick and easy"" on hand and as one who basically lives on white meat chicken, I tried this box mix not expecting much more than some flavored rice to accompany my otherwise boring white meat chicken.  Since I often buy bulk boneless skinless chicken, frozen, it seems that I never have the forethought to defrost the chicken for a meal.  However, I've found that while I cook the frozen chicken in a frying pan, just a tiny drop of oil, on low, it's like steaming the chicken...no additives, just plain chicken. While the chicken is ""cooking"" I prepare the box mix (without adding the chicken like the box says) - the simmer time on the mix is just about the same time it takes for the chicken to cook - I cube the chicken still in the cooking pan (to ensure it's fully cooked post freezer), toss it into the now finished box mix - saves lots of time as I never have anything defrosted when I need it :)Like others, I have experimented and added frozen corn (much better than canned I've found) - now my staple in this ""mix"", plus I sometimes add shredded cheese atop it before serving. I've tried the diced tomatoes and peppers...not a big fan.  I always top with a dab of sour cream.The mix freezes very well and reheats with ease.  I tend to add a sprinkling of water when microwaving for some extra moisture in the rice.  A leftover favorite is a flour tortilla with the mix, sour cream and a dash of taco sauce.Friends to whom I've served this mix have been shocked it was indeed a ""mix"" (that is, when I've confessed!)...not your typical flavorless or overpriced ""helper mix""!",positive
"I first picked this off the shelf at a military commissary in Kansas one summer... and I never stopped. The first time you try this stuff, it's like wine or avocados; it's a taste that is certainly acquired, and like nothing else. I have fed it to a friend and to my significant other; few like it the first time, but you find yourself strangely coming back for more until it's a staple in your house, like it is in mine. Kind of reminds me of sushi; first time I tried it, I was like, ""this is odd, why do people eat this?"", then, I found myself craving it a week later. Haha. Now I love sushi and miso! (By the way, it comes in an envelope with 3 individual packets). Mix it in hot water, to taste. You might like it with more or less water, depending on how salty you like your food. -Experiment with it to your satisfaction, and I guarantee, there is much of that to be had.I usually add all 3 little individual packets (it's low-fat) to a decent-sized cup of hot water, add my favorite vinegar, and let it sit and ""cure"" for a minute or so, since the little green sea-vegetable flakes (and green onions + tofu squares) need time to rehydrate and turn a little chewy and palatable. I then sip it and fish the sea vegetables out to my heart's content.(I also hear that miso can be generally healthy for you!)If you let it sit, the miso will start to separate from the rest of the soup and you have delightful little clouds of miso particles floating in your bowl, which is sort of entertaining and visually delightful, too. I think of it as cheap, delicious entertainment. But then again, I am easily amused. ;)",positive
"This is the best miso soup to be found anywhere; it is fabulous and the flavor is just amazing considering it's an instant soup. You can add a variety of vegetables, chicken pieces, pork, beef or shrimp if you like, and chopped spinach and if you love tofu you can add either the firm or soft variety, I prefer the soft.The soup is comprised of fermented soy beans and comes in red (sweeter) or white (saltier) miso paste and fish stock made from bonito flakes and contains kelp as well. I am going to a local Asian market where I live and make my own miso from scratch but bought more of this as backup just in case mine doesn't turn out. It is a very delicate soup and cannot ever be boiled once the bonito is added as it would collapse and the flaovr would be ruined, so I watched videos on how to prepare it.Many years ago when I was in college in downtown Los Angeles, we would go to little Tokyo for lunch and indulge in the then relatively unknown treat, sushi and have the miso and a wonderful salad of finely chopped cabbage and rice vinegar to start.Now I can buy (and do) sushi freshly prepared at my local supermarket and have instant miso whenever I want and that is my idea of Heaven. Miso has the most delicate flavor imaginable, it is absolutely unique, nothing else tastes remotely like it and it is very healthy for you as well.When I went to a fat farm the main reason we all lost so much weight was because the diet plan at this particular place included having a large cup of hot broth before every meal thus cutting the appetite down considerably. I could really put it away before, just huge gluttonous portions, but after finishing the cup of broth, I could eat what they gave us but no more than that.So whether you want in instant soup like no other or want to incorporate this soup into your diet plan, either way you'll be very happy and remember to experiment by adding whatever you like and making it more of a meal.To paraphrase a quote from Benjamin Franklin (re beer) miso is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy. Enjoy!",positive
"I read the positive reviews and I really liked the price so I ordered these rawhide chips. My yellow Labrador Retriever weighs 80 lbs and daily gets a rawhide chip (primarily Walmart generic brand) as a treat in the evening for years.  My Lab will eat everything in sight (including socks) and never has stomach problems. After giving him only four rawhide chips in two days, my Lab developed a severe case of diarrhea and he's still sick after four days.  He is an inside dog which makes it a real problem since he needs to go out hourly to do his business. Plus he's not feeling well and just lies around. I called the vet right away, and he recommended some immodium-type medication short term only. Since his appetite is fine and he isn't throwing up and he isn't getting any worse, his vet and I think he will be fine.  The vet advised me to throw away the rest of the rawhide which I have done.  I called Amazon.com and my money was cheerfully refunded which I greatly appreciate since I used the refund to buy the immodium medication.This is just a warning to make sure you only give your dog one bone chip at a time and wait a day or so to make sure he can tolerate it.  I don't know why these rawhides made my dog so sick but it could have been just a problem with this batch. I won't be buying this product again but I will definitely continue to buy from Amazon.com",negative
"I am so thrilled to find a rawhide that is from free range cows (hopefully this means grass fed) for my dog. Being a dauschund, he really needs something to chew. Since he destoys every type of toy, even the supposed ""tough"" ones, this is a great thing for him. Dauschunds, even though they are small, have very strong jaws and were bread to seek out badgers (one of the most viscious animal out there).Also no preservatives, that means no formaldehyde which other rawhides have,which can not be good for them! Would you eat soemthing with formaldehyde?No coloring is great so it does not leave stains on the rugs or his bed.I have been giving him a rawhide in the morning for years, so am not sure why others have heard it is bad for their dogs. My vet even thinks it is a good idea since, as I said, dauschunds really need to chew.I very highly recommend this to anyone who gives hawhide to their dogs, or has a dog that ""needs"" to chew.Of course, like anything I have purchased from Amazon or through Amazon, it arrived quickly and is exactly what they described.",positive
"I am usually not a fan of sweet cereals, but I saw this new cereal from Kellogg's and it looked so good I decided to try it.  It is reminiscent of Honey Nut Cheerios (HNCs), though I have only had that product once several years ago.  Nutritionally, they are very similar (I looked up the nutritional data on the HNCs at their website).  This product has 1 more gram of sugar than the HNCs and a little less fat than HNCs, but otherwise the nutritional data are very close.I tried Crunchy Nut both as a cereal with milk and alone as a snack and enjoyed it both ways.  As a snack, I found it a bit too sweet but still enjoyable due to its intense crunch.  With milk, the sweetness was much less pronounced and I enjoyed it more.  It holds up GREAT to milk.  The downside of it staying so crunchy in milk is that the roof of my mouth got abraded a bit by the roughness of the nut bits.  The milk gets colored a strange caramel color that was off-putting to me at first, but it wasn't a big deal.I went through this box like lightning!  I do eat cereal most every day for breakfast but I don't usually go through a box that quickly.  Of course, I was also eating it as a snack in the evening, so that was part of the reason.  Another is that this box is considerably smaller than the boxes of the cereal I usually eat (regular Cheerios, Complete Wheat Bran, Crispix).  The box I had was 10.8 oz.Note that I did not order this cereal through Amazon--I bought it at my local supermarket--as such, this is only a review of the cereal itself as I can't speak to the seller or the shipping.  I do note that this product is not sold by Amazon itself but by another seller and that there are shipping charges.  I always advise Amazon customers to be very aware of these shipping charges when buying from other sellers, as sometimes they are more than the cost of the product iself.",positive
"I love Honey Nut Cheerios.  One of my favorite cereals of all time.  So I was intrigued by the new Crunchy Nut Roasted Nut and Honey from Kellogs.  I tried it first as dry cereal and was less than impressed.  The cereal is corn based so it had the aftertaste similar to Corn Pops cereal after the honey flavor wore off.  I believe Cheerios are whole grain and oats so there is a very distinct taste difference.After trying them with milk, I am much more impressed with the cereal.  They stay crispy for a long time (much longer than Cheerios) and the flavor is very nice.  The corn overtones are more subtle when mixed with milk so I get a similar taste to Honey Nut Cherios but with a hint of different flavor due to the corn base.  It is very nice but this will not replace my Cheerios anytime soon as I prefer the whole grain and oats based cereal.What's funny about me getting this cereal is that almost the same day my package arrived from Amazon, my wife had gone out food shopping and came back with a box of this cereal to try.  So we now have multiple boxes of this which should last a while!",positive
"Kelloggs Crunchy Nut Roasted Nut And Honey Cereal is delicious! One bite and I thought of my childhood in the sixties eating the great old Kellogg's Sugar Smacks- the old style box that was red and white striped with the beaver in the red plaid hunting hat and gold scarf eating out of a bowl that was balanced on his tail. This cereal has that same sweet taste as Sugar Smacks- corn, oats, molasses and honey, only without all the sugar from the sixties that I'm sure kept our dentists busy.I didn't taste any peanuts at all, just honey. So, I asked the rest of my family if they would tell me what they taste. They all said they could taste corn, oats, molasses and mainly honey. No one tasted the peanuts. As sweet as this cereal is, it's calories are surprisingly below average for a cereal- 100 calories, 10 from fat. With 0 cholesterol and 125 mg of sodium, almost anyone can eat it, except for anyone with peanut, wheat or soy allergies. Kellogg's puts the usual 10-25% of the major daily vitamins in it as well.This cereal may look like a Cheerio, but they don't get soggy like Cheerios. They stay super crunchy right to the last bite! I grew up on Cheerios and I hated the sogginess, and as much as I loved the taste of Sugar Smacks, my Mom hardly ever bought them because they were so sweet with too much sugar. If you like the sweet taste of Sugar Smacks, only in the shape of a Cheerio and super crunchy, you'll love this new Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Roasted Nut And Honey Cereal. I've noticed the kids putting this crunchy cereal in their vanilla yogurt with fruit and they just love it! They were enjoying it so much, I tried it too. All I can say in between every crunch is Yummy!",positive
"""February made me shiver,"" sang Don McLean when remembering our loss of Buddy Holly. As a blizzard moved into the Midwest this February, and freezing temperatures took over, the shivering started.Proper planning would have supplied me with a broader range of food before the storm, but... that's the thing. I didn't. Snowed in, I could not leave. The United States Postal Service, however, was undaunted, however, and left the box of Crunchy Nut Roasted Nut and Honey at my doorstep, thanks to Amazon.com. Though not starving, I appreciated the newness of the cereal, different from my usual Cheerios, Apple Jacks and raisin bran. Would it be different enough to add to my routine?Like as when manna came for the Israelites, I gave thanks. While watching ""The Thin Man"" series the next morning, I ate the cereal dry (as I usually do), reaching into the box as if it were popcorn.What's In A Name?* The crunch: loud and grinding, much like the sound of a dog eating a Milk Bone.* The roasted nut: reminiscent of other cereal peanut butter flavors.* The honey: I never tasted honey. I tasted a sweet undertone, but not distinctly honey.* The 10.8 ounces: One box. It took three movies to finish.I enjoyed the Crunchy Nut Roasted Nut and Honey, but cannot say I found it distinguished from any other cereal. The flavor is underwhelming, but adequate. I may have it in rotation, but it will not be a staple. May your coldest days be warmer with a good breakfast, excellent mail delivery, and Myrna Loy.--Brockeim",positive
"I'm not a huge cereal nerd having grown up on a steady diet of mostly Müslix and Kix, with only the occasional box of Trix or Captain Crunch in the cupboard. Though there are six million varieties of cereal products on the shelves, I pretty much stick to the occasional box of Raisin Bran or Honey Nut Cheerios, but of the brands that I do eat I have some very specific likes and dislikes. When I picked this box of Crunchy Nut I was skeptical that it would actually deliver on it's namesake, being crunchy and nutty. For my taste I find that the various nutty cereals usually don't have a very strong nut taste, and the ""crunchy"" varieties tend to lose all their bite after a few seconds in milk.Lo and behold my surprise when I tried the other variety of Kellogg's brand cereal in flake form and it delivered wholeheartedly on both accounts.  This variation, the O's, on the other hand is only slightly crunchy and not very nutty in flavor at all.  I've read a lot of complaints that the Crunchy Nut flakes are too sweet, this is one area where the Crunchy Nut O's excel in that they have a much better balanced sweet flavor.Overall though I found them to be pretty bland.  They aren't coated with all that many peanuts and they lasted (crunch-wise) only a little longer than Honey Nut Cheerios or Fruit Loops before getting soggy.  They're not bad, but not great either.  Probably wouldn't buy them again which is a shame since I enjoyed the flakes version of Crunchy Nut so much...",positive
"At first taste, eaten dry without any milk, Crunchy Nut Roasted Nut and Honey, 10.8-Ounce (Pack of 4) reminded me of honey roasted peanuts. With milk, it has a slightly different taste to it, but is still very good and reminded me of a variety of products: mainly Cracker Jacks, although not as sweet, and Post Waffle Crisp Cereal, 11.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4) minus the maple taste, and to a lesser extent Fiddle Faddle and Crunch 'n Munch. This cereal has been compared to Honey Nut Cheerios (HNC) but other than the honey and they're both circular in shape, I don't see the comparison. I'm not a big fan of HNC because I find it to be too sweet, and while CN (Crunchy Nut) is a tad sweeter than I'd like, it's still not as sweet as HNC and I much prefer it to that cereal. Plus, I get a bit of the peanutty taste. If I'm going for Cheerios, I go for the Cheerios MultiGrain Cereal, 16.2-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3).As far as being a healthy breakfast, you could do far worse. Nowhere does this claim to be a nutritious cereal, though it does use the colors typically associated with healthier options, or those food companies want us to think of as healthy anyway. For a pre-sweetened cereal, the calories and sugar aren't too bad, 100 cals. per 3/4 cup w/o milk and 10 grams of sugar. It also has 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. There are more vitamins and minerals than I thought there would be in this cereal and no corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup is used, instead they sweeten with sugar, honey and molasses. The only thing I wish the cereal had used would be whole grains instead of yellow corn meal, otherwise it's a more than decent option for breakfast. For me, cereal is a go-to meal or snack any time of day, and this is a nummy option that I will definitely get again in the futureNote: I do have a sweet tooth, but generally speaking, I don't like my foods as sweet as the average person and don't eat much of it in a day.",positive
"A new cereal? I love to try new things and I love cereal! I ate it growing up, all the classics, Frosted Flakes, Lucky Charms, Apple Jacks, Cheerios, etc etc...this Kellogg's Crunchy Nut is indeed another classic! It's got the yummy box, the little ""o's"" with dark honey covering it, and sprinkin with some nuts! The color looks good and healthy, not too kidsy - and once I opened the box, all the little ""o's"" fell out dinking-donking into the bowl :)The ultimate taste test is the ""grab a handful and toss'em in your mouth"" test --- how did Crunchy Nut do? Superb! Wonderful fresh crispy bites, not too sugar-just enough flavor of honey and nuts mixed together! I really like it, and well, ate a whole bowl without the milk even :DSure, if you read the ingredients, who knows what you will find...but I don't read that, I go by taste and it tastes good! Good snack with or without milk, will be getting some for the car during those traffic stops and early morning traffic jams! No time to waste, just something easy to eat and delicious :) What more can one ask out of a cereal!Recommended! A+",positive
"These look like Cheerios, but taste like they are lightly covered in molasses and honey, with a little sprinkling of tiny oat and peanut slivers--sweet, but not sugary and are not too sweet.  They are corn O's, crunchy and delicious and taste great right out of the box as a snack, or with milk.  They leave a nice taste residue in the milk too, in case you like to drink the milk after you eat the cereal out of it.  My taste buds tell me this cereal ROCKS! and will be a HIT!Ingredients listed, in order on the box:  yellow corn meal, sugar, corn bran, peanuts, honey, molasses, salt, whole oat flour, caramel color, baking soda, etc.For 3/4 cup serving of cereal only: 100 calories, 1g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 25mg potassium, 2% protein, total carbs 23g (which include10g sugar/2g dietary fiber/11 other carbs).Vitamin/mineral content at 10% each: Vitamins A, C, D, Zinc.At 25% each: Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, B6, B12, Folic Acid.For those with allergies:""CONTAINS PEANUT AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS, CORN USED IN THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS TRACES OF SOYBEANS, MAY CONTAIN TREE NUTS.""But, if all you want to know about is the taste, then yes, it is DELICIOUS!!!",positive
"Like so many Americans I grew up eating quite a few varieties of Kellogg's cereals. The new ""Crunchy Nut"" cereal looked like it might be good so I decided to give it a try.To make a long story short, it's tasty but it isn't anything like what I expected ... and isn't like what is pictured on the box.First, Kellogg's probably needs to get rid of the individual who came up with the idea of calling this cereal ""Crunchy Nut."" Besides the fact that it's unimaginative and blandly descriptive, if you tell your friends you just ate a bowl of ""Crunchy Nut"" you're going to get some pretty disgusted looks in return.Beyond the unfortunate name, as soon as you pour a bowl of Crunchy Nut you'll notice that none of the pieces look as ""nutty"" the the pieces shown on the box ... not even close. The box shows pieces of the cereal covered in small chips/chunks of nuts but the actual cereal just looks like fat Cheerios with the occasional ""speck"" of what might be best described as ""nut powder.""Once you actually taste this cereal you'll notice that it tastes almost exactly like Corn Pops (another Kellogg's brand cereal). My wife also tried a bowl of this cereal and the first thing she said (without any coaching from me) was, ""It tastes like Corn Pops."" This isn't a horrible thing as long as you like the flavor of Corn Pops cereal, but if you purchase this cereal expecting a burst of ""crunchy nut"" flavor then you will be disappointed.Bottom line, this is a very tasty cereal (just like Corn Pops) but it has a horrible name, it doesn't look like the picture on the box, and it doesn't taste anything like the name suggests.",positive
"When they say ""Crunchy nut"" they're not kidding, at least not about the crunch.These O's are sort of a cross between Honey Nut Cherrios, Cheetos, and broken glass, and they are very crunchy. To me, they smelled a bit synthetic out of the box (though they do not contain artificial flavor), but the flavor nicely rounds out (very similar to honey nut Cherrios but sweeter and nuttier) once milk is added. They keep their crunch: By the end of a bowl, they are minimally softened.To say they are made from ""Corn and Oat"" is a bit misleading. The first ingredient is corn meal, but oat flour is a distant 8th, squeezed between salt and caramel color. That's like saying you ate a cucumber when you really had a slice of pickle on your hamburger.Nutwise, it's more taste than nut. They do have a nutty flavor, but there's a meager dusting of ground peanuts scattered through the box. Any cereal with sliced nuts or a granola gives you many more nuts. I think it's a nice nut flavor, but the tagline ""nuts in every bite"" is only technically accurate.I got tired of all the chewing by the end of the bowl, so only get these if you really want your cereal crunchy.",positive
"On a daily basis we don't have sugary cereals for breakfast.  But on Fridays we have ""special cereal"" day, when we splurge and have a treat.  I don't go as sugary as Foot Loops or Frosted Flakes, but certainly a bit more ""fun"" than plain Bran Chex.  I tried Crunchy Nut cereal to see if it would be a good choice for us.Overall I enjoyed the taste of this cereal.  It stayed crunchy in milk, but wasn't too hard either.  It did have a bit of a nutty taste, but it wasn't overpowering.  I wouldn't put this flavor in the ""peanut butter"" category either. It was just modestly nutty in flavor.  I liked the taste-- while good in milk, it would be fun to just eat dry as well.At 10 grams of sugar per serving, this would definitely be too sweet for every day, and it might be just a bit much for our Fridays.  27 grams of this product has 10 grams of sugar, whereas 27 grams of Froot Loops (almost a serving) has 11 grams. Crunchy Nut cereal also has less fiber per gram than Froot Loops.My verdict on this one is that while it's yummy, it's too sweet for a regular purchase for my family.  However, maybe every once in a while we could splurge a  bit.  It does taste great, but isn't much of an improvement over sugary kids cereals.",positive
"I am very leery of ""energy drinks."" I have never tried Red Bull or Rockstar, and I really don't plan on it either. The thought of pumping myself with artificial energy (sugar and caffeine) and then crashing hard is just not very appealing to me. So, I was likewise hesitant with 5-hour Energy.After hearing all of the radio ads, though, and constantly seeing these little red bottles on the gas station counters, I had to give it a shot. I kind of coughed it down the first time as the flavor wasn't real great to me, but I figured it was only 2 ounces and I could get it down. I'm sure glad I did, because I was amazed at what it did for me. Using vitamins and minerals (and the same caffeine dose as in a cup of coffee), I was given energy that lasted and did not cause me to crash!I try to keep some of this stuff on hand (berry is my favorite by the way) and I usually take this when I am feeling like I really need a nap but the nap isn't an option. While it doesn't instantaneously feel like leaping off roofs, if I can motivate myself to start some project, within a half an hour I notice I am not tired anymore! This energetic (and non-sleepy) feeling last for quite a while too, so I don't take this beyond perhaps 4 or 5pm if I want to get to sleep that night.I cannot tell you how many people I have gotten started on this. Usually it starts with something like this: Them--""Does that stuff really work?"" Me--""Yes! It's awesome, and it isn't like most energy drinks. This is really vitamins. Here, try this!"" Them (two weeks later)--""Wow! That stuff really does work. I have been buying it now!""This is highly recommended for safe and healthy pick-me-ups! (Can I give it 10 stars?)",positive
"I am VERY sensitive to Caffeine. It can send me into a full blown anxiety attack.  This product, for some reason had NO adverse effects for me.  If this is usually an issue for you, I would suggest trying 1/2 a bottle and seeing how you tolerate it.  I had energy.  Since it has B12 vitamins in it, my mood was also enhanced. I felt excited and energetic.  The berry flavor tastes like Crystal Light Pink Lemonade.  Almost exactly like that.  There was no crash AND I was able to sleep well that night.  Sound too good to be true!? It was for me. I am SERIOUSLY trying to resist the urge to stock up and buy a whole case.  This stuff is great.  I was in a show with someone who had trouble focusing, was moody and forgetful.  We were on stage and he was often a mess... One night he did an amazing job, and I asked him what was different... He said... I took a 5 Hour Energy drink.  I was stunned and still not convinced... but saw the drink in a store and had to try it.  WOW!  That is all I can say! WOW! It's great!!!",positive
"Dear Five-Hour-Energy (Berry Flavored),You came into my life when I was not ready for you.  I was still in a love-hate relationship with another woman, Coffee.  I loved Coffee's black taste, her bitter aroma, and her warm awakening after missing her for so long.  But she was not the one for me, my nights with her left me shaking, heart furious.  I felt manic and trapped.  My body would crash after tasting Coffee and my mind would race, too busy spinning to do anything useful.Then you came into my life, my sweet 5-Hour-Energy.  Coffee had stormed out, made a big scene at the cafe.  I met you at a gas station, looking alone and forlorn.  I asked you out to a club, and we danced all night long.  Later, I took you to rock climbing, swimming, kayaking.  My heart swelled with joy but you never made it hurt.  As our relationship prolonged, we sat with each other, working, sometimes writing tender missives.  My mind was alert, never spun thoughtlessly.Oh my love, I'd love to love you 5 hours more, my 5-Hour-Energy.Love,CharliePROS:- works!  you do get energy!- minimal crashes (only occurs when i partake TOO excessively)- berry flavor is tastyCONS:- there's a lot of vitamin B in this.  don't know if that is good or bad.- can develop an immunity if you drink two or more every day, so don't do thatAs always, don't overdo any caffeine product.  If your body does not respond well to this product, cease immediately and maybe ask your doctor.  And then tell me if there are health risks.  Because I am not a doctor.  I am a warrior poet.  If by warrior, one thinks of programmers.",positive
"This product is great and you get what the ads tell you about this product. You can definitely get through hours where you are extremely tired. Usually take it either in the afternoon to get through the rest of the day; small sip before a workout, half a bottle around 10PM when going out during the weekend. This product has a bit of an intense flavor - overall all of them do, so have some water ready as a chaser. This product will get you to a state like when you slept 10 hours and are bright awake and alert, however you wont have the jitters, shaky hands or anything like it. After the 5-6 hours it slowly fades away and you literally get back to the state you were at before taking this product - so there is no crash or anything. Aside from that your body will just extract this product after a bathroom run - it is not based on caffeine or taurine it actually works based on insane amounts of Vitamin B6 and B12 - one of them is at 8000% of your DV for food intake. Personally I have had great experience with it; though I have heard from people that they end up having to visit the bathroom due to some digestive issues.",positive
"First, as other reviewers here have already done, i want to emphasize that different bodies react differently to products such as this.  These are my own experiences with the products, and your mileage may vary.For this reason, I would encourage people try try a bottle at a local store (sold just about everywhere) before buying 12-pack's from amazon.Experiences with other products -I drink coffee out of habit, but it doesn't help me to stay awake.Instead, it makes me jittery and occasionally sick in the stomach.Soda makes me bloated and deathly sleepy within minutes.Energy drinks (monster, amp) makes me alert, but not at all focused.  The effect doesn't last more than a hour and the drink makes my stomach bloated and my body tense.5-hour energy -The first thing that will hit you is the sourness, as if you're sucking on a lemon or warhead(though not as strong).  The sourness jolts me right up and then immediately after, it turns sweet and leaves no aftertaste.It gets rid of the sleepy (the in-your-head, eyelids closing, can't stay awake kind of sleepy).. but doesn't really fix tiredness or exhaustion.The thing I like best about this product is the -lack of- side effects.  Doesn't make my body tense or jittery, doesn't make me bloated or sick, doesn't make me more sleepy or crash.Does it really last 5 hours?  I've never tried chugging the whole thing.I keep one in my bag and take a sip when needed.  It usually keeps me happy and productive for a day or two.The taste isn't bad at all imo.. call me crazy but i actually really like it.  Lemon-lime being my favorite, followed by pomegranate and berry.Price - yes, the drink isn't cheap.BUT, the price is similar for any energy drink and i think that the price of this product is way overstated because you're getting a 2oz bottle instead of a 16oz can.However, for it's intended purpose (keeping you awake, not hydrated), (and if it works for you)i see it as a better deal for lasting longer, also I like the small pocket-able size.",positive
"I'll be honest, I was a total skeptic of 5-hour energy for a LONG time. The TV ads seemed like a scam, no one I knew had tried them, and I just didn't buy into their marketing. Sure enough, I was browsing Amazon late at night one evening and decided to just try a box out. Why not, right? All I can say, is that these are unreal. Straight up. I don't know what else to say. I'm actually still trying to figure out how these are legal and the boost is amazing. Everything they claim is fact. There are not jittery feelings, no crash. The only thing they don't tell you is that the boost is so great that you'll want them all the time and they aren't cheap.Granted, I don't take these during the day at work - I'm a tea drinker and that keeps me going. When I head to go play basketball after work (3-4 times a week) I take one 15 minutes before I play. There is a noticeable difference in my energy levels out there when I have one, and when I do not. After a week of trying them out I was hooked. I'm an Ironman triathlete and consider myself to be in great cardio shape - knowing the performance edge that I seem to get from these, I would definitely use them on race day and again, can't say enough about the energy boost that accompanies these things.Anyway, you may not see a huge difference if you're sitting at your desk and take one - Honestly, I have no idea, I've just never used them that way. But...if you're going to work out, going on a run, going to play basketball or something to that effect, take one...and I think you'll be sold.Unfortunately, you'll need to sell your liver on eBay to sustain your habit...they are not cheap.",positive
"I don't know about ya'll; but I work in an office and right between 2:00 -3:30, I experience an almost daily crash.  Really sleepy and lethargic, no focus.  This stuff usually does the trick.  One minute you're falling out of your chair, the next, you're good to go.  Alert and focused.  It's been a lifesaver more than once.  I'm also going to school online, and it has saved my bacon there, as well. I get the 12 pack and keep some at home and some in my drawer at work.  For me, its effect is usually about 3 hours, though.I seem to need the whole bottle, and I guess I'm one of the few that really prefers the Lemon-Lime flavor to the others.  The taste's not great; but it beats Red Bull and the like in taste, and effectiveness - and, you only have to drink the small bottle instead of a whole can.  Only 4 calories.  Sugarfree.  Not much caffeine.  I can honestly say the only time I've experienced anything close to jitters, is when I drank two in one day.  Even then, it wasn't the usual ""too much caffeine"" jitters.  It's the best thing I've ever found.  Tried another brand last month- tasted even worse and didn't work as well.I highly recommend 5 Hour!",positive
"I tried the DynaPep version of an energy shot, and while I feel it did the job, I experienced low blood sugar often when I was on it, as well as a few other side effects. I bought a 2 pack of 5 hour energy just to see how it works, I wasn't expecting anything other then a gimmick; it was sitting in my closet for a week or two.Anyway I finally took the plunge and drank one- I only need to down a half a bottle- it does the job. I drink a half every day I work to get through the day, and let me tell you, I have missing cartilage in my hips and it was getting really uncomfortable to walk. I tried taking glucosamine, but due to my diabetes, the glucosamine was a no no. The only thing I found that works tolerably well is Aleve. But 5 hour energy puts Aleve to shame. If I have hip discomfort I don't feel it at all. I have all the energy I had when I was in my 20s, and for me a half bottle seems to last 8 hours or so!No problems whatsoever sleeping, in fact, due to all the activities it enables me to perform, I think it aids sleep! No swings in my blood sugar levels. All in all, perfect. So far...",positive
"My 9-month-old son is what you might call an enthusiastic eater. He's sampled a variety of foods, loves most everything (including unexpected favorites like broccoli and prunes), and almost always, to quote one of our favorite bedtime stories, ""eats all before him with smiles and goodwill."" But these Training Meals from Plum Organics are a notable exception. We tried three different varieties (Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables, Harvest Vegetable with Turkey, and Multigrain Super Greens), and so far, we're zero for three. My son's most favorable reaction was to the Multigrain Super Greens, which he ate, but begrudgingly so, with wrinkled nose and other negative facial expressions. The other two, well... He alternated between pulling faces, emphatically pushing away the spoon, spitting the food out and, on at least one occasion, actually gagging. I'm disappointed. We've loved this brand's fruit and vegetable purées since my son started eating solids, but he's old enough now that he needs to be eating more proteins and more textured foods, and I really thought these would fit the bill. I really wanted to like them, too, as I still haven't found many quick, delicious, organic/wholesome and BPA-free ways to incorporate chicken, turkey and nutrient-rich green vegetables into my son's diet. Unfortunately, it seems these pouches are not the way to go. Guess it's back to the drawing board for Plum Organics, and back to homemade baby food for us.",negative
"Make no mistake, this cereal is not a strongly flavored or sweet cereal.  Look elsewhere if that is what you are looking for.  What it does happen to be is a healthy, lightly sweetened cereal chock full of protein that fills you up.  And that last point is my favorite part.  This cereal actually fills you up for the entire morning.  All I have for breakfast is a small bowl of Kashi GOLEAN and a Greek yogurt and I am rolling out of the door with over 20g of protein (milk included).  I will admit that after eating cereals like Honey Bunches of Oats and all of the other cereals this cereal will seem a little bland but after a couple of bowls (especially with fruit) it will catch on with you and you will start enjoying it.  I am a Marine that needs lots of protein for my workout schedule and I really enjoy the energy gained from this cereal, and the fiber will really fill you up as well.  I even have my 7 yr old turning down Trix to ask to eat my Kashi after he caught the bug!  The great thing is you will feel like a stud after eating this knowing you consumed a small amount of calories to gain a large amount of fiber and protein that will keep you full until lunchtime and avoid any guilt about eating a crappy breakfast.",positive
"I share an apartment with two other college-aged guys.  Kashi is really expensive in the grocery stores nearby, so we get monthly subscribe-and-save deliveries of the following:Kashi GOLEAN Cereal, 14.1-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)Kashi GOLEAN Crunch! Cereal, 15-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)Kashi GOLEAN Crunch! Cereal, Honey Almond Flax, 15-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)Kashi GOLEAN Crisp! Toasted Berry Crumble, 15-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)Kashi Heart To Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal, 12.4-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)We save quite a bit of money this way, and we always have a stock available.  I eat it for breakfast every morning and often for a snack as well - it really is tasty and filling, has lots of healthy protein and fiber, and doesn't leave you feeling sugar-shocked like kid's cereals overloaded with high fructose corn syrup and cane sugar.  I rotate between the five cereals listed above to keep things interesting.Kashi's generic GOLEAN is at my upper limit for granola-y rabbit-food-ness - some days I'm totally up for it while other days I'd rather have something else.  It has very little sweetness to speak of, so it's great for adding a bit of dried or fresh fruit and/or honey to, or eating with soymilk (which is often sweetened with cane sugar and has the same amount of sugar as milk, but tastes sweeter than cow's milk because the sugar is sucrose instead of lactose).  Kids used to Chocolate-Frosted Sugar Bombs probably won't be into it, so you might want to buy a single box at the store before going in on a six-pack on Amazon.",positive
"I eat high fiber cereals because they are good for me. But, can't say that I really enjoy how they taste. No, they are not horrible, but I'd much rather have a bowl of a sugary ""kids"" cereal rather than something such as Raisin Bran (or anything else that has the word ""bran"" in the name).Heard a lot of mostly positive things about Kashi, so took advantage of the recent sale on Amazon to give it a shot. Really pleased with this cereal! It actually tastes good!I eat it mainly as a snack rather than as a breakfast cereal. Great dessert replacement when mixed with some dried or fresh fruits. Very crunchy and tasty, with just a hint of sweetness. A cups worth really fills you up, and provides far better nutrition than a typical snack food (although, I have to confess that once in a while I skip the fruits and mix in M&M's. Not so good for nutrition, but tasty!!)The crunchiness is appreciated when I eat it as a snack, but not all that great when eaten as cereal - just a bit too loud for that early in the morning.Highly recommend!",positive
"I avoided this cereal for what seemed like years.  It looked like bird food and I imagined the taste would be the same.  When I started losing weight 2 years ago I finally caved and was pleasantly surprised.  It has a great mix of crunchy textures and is lightly sweet.Best of all it is low in calories while keeping me full and satisifed.  A cup is only 140 calories and yet gives you 10 grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein.  Being an abid label reader I've come to appreciate how rare that is and although I've tried many other healthy cereals it's hard to find a nuritional profile that matches this one.  If I eat something else in place of this I can tell the difference because the fiber and protein of this cereal keep me fuller longer than anything I have tried.I think the one criticism of this cereal could be that the flavor is mild so I often combat this by paring it with lite flavored soy milk, berries, or other toppings.  Or, if I am feeling in the mood for a more flavorful or sugary cereal like Nature's Path Organic Optimum Banana Almond 11-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) I will usually mix my bowl of 1/2 and 1/2 to get the best of both worlds.Overall though this is a fantastic cereal.  It is filling, crunch, and much more flavorful and sweet than one might think.",positive
"I have no complains about the nutritional benefits of Kashi Go Lean cereal. It's got the lowest fat content of any brand cereal on the market. It only has 130 calories per 45g serving.However, it is the worst tasting cereal that I've ever had (and I've had quite few in my lifetime). Combine this with Skim Milk and it's akin to eating cardboard pieces soaked in water. It is absolutely revolting, with a weird chemical after-taste that refuses to go away. The least Kashi could have done is throw in some raisins or dried strawberry pieces in there. Sure, the fat content goes up a gram or two but at least, you won't feel like throwing up each time you take a mouthful.I tried it for three weeks (one serving every day) to see if it was an acquired taste but I will tell you, it was as revolting on Day 21 as it was on Day 1. I've since then switched to Special K Protien Plus. It's got 2 extra grams of fat (that's 30 calories per 45g for the calorie counters out there), but hey, you can eat it and not feel like throwing up. That, I guess is reason enough for me to switch. I can walk the extra 20 calories off by parking the car at the far end of the lot.",negative
"I went ahead and ordered this 24 bottle case since it's difficult at best to find a local supplier of the Mexican Cokes in my area.  Costco MAY carry them here, but I don't currently have a Costco card, and all other shops here only carry it sporadically.So, based on this my review ignores the cost.  Shipping was actually free for me, but I'm also an Amazon.com Prime member.This is the true Mexican coke, made from sugar, not High Frutose Corn Syrup.  The flavor is different, and better if nothing else simply due to that, although I do somewhat wonder if the formula is slightly different also.  I do remember that Canadian coke in the 90's tasted slightly different (and better) to me also when I'd travel up there, but at the time I didn't check labels to see if they were using sugar and not corn syrup.Packaging was fine, all the bottles came in intact and undamaged, the box was about the right size for the flat box of 24 cokes and also was padded well enough with packing paper.  I would have added a bit more padding, but things were done well enough too I feel.The add this seller placed does read a bit strange, but my take is he is saying all the cokes he sells are of consistant quality, not that every coke from every nation is good or the same.  Otherwise, all of HIS coke products are good and the same.Anyway, when I see this or Pepsi Throwback (which is also sugar based, not corn syrup based) locally I'll get that instead, but when my area is out of that, I'd consider this merchant again for sure.",positive
"This mango pickle is an excellent burst of flavor for your flavourful dishes.  A little goes a long way.  It's also great to eat as is if you like pickles.  I have used this for years in stews and curries and never thought to eat it until I was convinced to try it and now it probably gets eaten as much as a tasty, tangy snack as it does in cooking.  It is superior to any other mango relish or pickle I've ever had.  Like all the other Patak's products it adds great taste to a meal.One of my favorites is as a primary seasoning for ground beef with or without caramelized onions, green onions, garlic and whatever vegetables you have on hand (usually green or red sweet peppers and tomatoes).  Anything from a half teaspoon to a pound of meat (minimum amount) increasing to taste.  Experiment.  Don't overcook lean ground beef.  Use Adobo or Badia complete seasoning to taste.  note: Badia does have MSG.http://www.amazon.com/Badia-Complete-Seasoning-Sazon-Completa/dp/B001O4GMDU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1344360665&sr=8-2&keywords=badiamy favorite Adobo is by La Flor.  Goya makes several varieties available on Amazon... I remember being underwhelmed by Goya Adobo. It's not bad, La Flor's versions are just better (and cheaper).  Try your local international or Latin Grocery. See it at La Flor's own site.Hint: start defrosted, seasoned ground beef in a skillet with low heat and no oil is necessary.  If you use oil, olive oil is tastiest.  Caramelize onions, green onions and Garlic separately first in olive oil.  You may also precook the vegetables if you like them well cooked or if you like your meat lightly cooked.  Add vegetables and onion mix to seared meat.  Cook to preferred 'done-ness'.",positive
I have been using this product for more than a year now. It keeps my 22 month old Golden retriever's teeth very white and clean.  I see no tartar buildup and bad breath what so ever.  Another plus is that it is wheat free. I occasionally invite the neighbors dog over for play dates. One day I took a look at their dog's teeth who is 8 months younger than my dog and he already has tartar buildup on most of his teeth. I give her one bone a day every morning after she delivers the morning paper to me.  To bad she doesn't know how to make me breakfast.My only disappointment is the price. They were once available at Costco's for $11.99 the markup here is unbelievable. Now you have to pay almost double for them here. It is my understanding that Costco is no longer going to carry this product anymore. I emailed the company but Amazon and Costco were the only companies getting them at the time. I think they have a great product but need to make it more widely available and maybe that would bring down the price.They also make Bright Bites (which are the same with flavor added to it) but I find the checkups a better value for your money. The checkups are much bigger than the large size Bright Bites and cost less when you compare the weight. If you have a small dog it is not that hard to break up the checkup bone. With all that said I will keep buying them here until I can find someone else who sells them cheaper.,positive
"I have a 6 1/2 month old, 47lb, pit bull mix. He has absolutely no allergies, and no sensitivities. He basically eats everything without an issue, however, we found the one thing that does not agree with him, ""CHECKUPS."" I just bought the product from Costco last night, and gave him one bone while I was home so that I could see how he reacted to it and how long it lasted. At first I was happy to see that he spent some time chewing on it. We all went to bed, and all was fine, until 4:00 am, when we were awoken by Rocco throwing up his dinner. An hour later, he proceeded to throw up blood, a large amount of blood. Soon after, he threw up blood again. We rushed him to the vet, and the vet said that this product was way too hard for a puppy that young. We were surprised to hear this because the package stated that the product was designed for puppies 6 months or older, and Rocco was double the suggested weight limit. He said this product should not be given to dogs until they are more than a year old. The product, when chewed, became sharp shards, that tore up his digestive tract. I feel terrible for putting Rocco through this. It is not worth the risk.",negative
"My black lab Jade is 6 1/2 years old.  She's been having tartar lately, probably because her mouth was sore after having a molar extracted when it got cracked, and rawhide chews no longer interested her.  I bought Checkups at Costco for a good price, less than $12.  By the way, after not finding them recently, I was told they have been terminated.  None are left at any Costco in the Las Vegas area, so by all means place it in the suggestions box.Anyway, when I first brought one out of the bag, it didn't look like anything special.  The bag smelled like vitamins, and pretty strongly at that.  Jade followed me upstairs to our bedroom, knowing I had SOMETHING interesting I was hiding from her.  I tried to toss it to my wife, who was sitting on the bed.  Jade went nucking futz!  She jumped uninvited onto the bed, which she NEVER does, sniffed out the Checkup quickly, and ate it.  Since, she's repeated this behavior.  She absolutely loves them!  She's never acted like this over anything.After a few weeks of Checkups, Jade's teeth are white again.  Her breath is clean.  But now I'm out of Checkups and can't get them from Costco.  Amazon's price is much higher, and it has to be shipped.  I've requested the company send me dealer locations, so maybe all is not lost.",positive
"I don't know what is in these things, all I know is that our dog can't stop eating them. If her teeth didn't look so good since she I started giving her them (and if they weren't so easily digestible), I'd feel bad that I enabled a Checkups addiction in our dog. She's a forty-pound mutt, and I give her one-half of a Checkup after breakfast and dinner... if I wait too long to give her the treat, she starts whining and moaning until I pull one out of the container on the kitchen counter. Then she runs to her bed and waits not-so-patiently for it... yeah, she's a weird one. :-)Like many other reviewers, I used to buy these at Costco for about half the price, but had been unable to find them at either of our local stores. I contacted both Diamond Pet Foods and Costco about it. Diamond said that Costco rotates the availability of many of is products, discontinuing items for a couple of months then bringing them back. They suggested I let Costco know that we liked product and wanted to see it on a permanent basis, but in the mean time that I could buy them from Amazon. Costco said the item had been discontinued, making no mention of it being a rotating product, but that they would pass my message on to their buyers. If you want to see these back on the shelves in Costco, send them an e-mail or drop in a note in the suggestion box at your local store about it. The more customers they hear from, the better the chance they will bring them back.Diamond also suggested another one of their products, Bright Bites, which are similar to Checkups. They come in three flavors -- peppermint, wintergreen, and cinnamon -- and are available in retail stores (you can find a list on their web site) and Amazon. I don't know if our dog would dig the flavors, or if switching to them would be any less expensive than continuing to buy Checkups from Amazon, but maybe I'll try them out some time.",positive
"Best treat I've found!  Not only does doggie love them, but they DO keep the teeth clean.  I have a 70 lb female German Shepherd.  I decided to start giving these to her as a 'bedtime' treat (as an incentive to get her to enjoy going to the crate at night).  I've been using them for about a year now, and at the last vet checkup the doctor said she was surprised at how great her teeth look ... and asked me if I brush them.  Nope!  Just one of these every night.  And it's hilarious because no matter where we are in the house, all I have to say is ""time for bed"" and she sprints and literally RUNS to her crate and gets into it long before I can get there with the 'bone', and when I do finally catch up with her at the crate, she is sitting there smiling patiently, and drooling.  Literally!  It's so funny, everyone in the family laughs about how much she loves her 'bedtime bone'.  And I echo what other reviewers have said ... the Amazon price is a little high.  You can get them at Costco for quite a bit less, but I'm not a member and it's also a 30-minute drive for me.  So I order from Amazon out of convenience.",positive
"We have been giving 1/2 of a bone (they are scored in the middle) each to our puggle (pug/beagle) and Min. Schnauzer each night for a few years.  I was looking for a dental treat that is just the right mix of gummy/hard/chewy to really clean those teeth- this is it!  True, there is a lighter stool when it passes- but it seems to help with regularity.  We give these at night as part of the to-bed routine.  Just like kids, if they have a usual routine, they tend to fall into habit...helpful with puppies that think playtime is anytime.  I know they love the treats because they will often go into the bedroom and wait an hour or so before the usual routine begins.  I think its rare to find a good, healthy product that my dogs love, too: we are avid fans.  Costco has the better price, hands-down.  When our local Costco didn't have new shipments (and no information on when/if they would come back), I did an extensive (!!!!) search online and made calls thinking, surely I can find these for less or a comparable price somewhere: nope, not even direct from the manufacturer (that is without adding shipping costs).  I saw where one person said that another Costco had them, so I called every single one near me- turns out one had one bin-full...I bought TEN BAGS!  We recently finished those off and are still purchasing these wonderful treats from Costco.",positive
"This is an excellent seasonal cookie that has been around for almost 100 years. It consists of  a small cookie topped with marshmallow and then covered with chocolate. I enjoyed the cookies and agree with the other positive reviews here.There are a couple of concerns having to do with how these cookies are handled and stored.Fragility - the cookie part of the Mallomar is quite fragile. The sample I received was shipped in a bubble-wrap package. At some point, something heavy was on top of it or dropped on it. That's how almost half of the cookies were crumbled. Regular shipments would be packed in cartons, but this is definitely something you want put in at the top of your grocery bag.Chocolate Bloom - When stored in warm conditions, real chocolate will ""bloom.""  Some of the cocoa butter will separate and migrate to the surface. This results in what appears to be a very thin light-colored coating on some or all of the surface. It is generally held that this is a cosmetic issue which has no effect on the taste of the chocolate. The sample I received had chocolate bloom and a few of the cookies were sticking together, definite signs that they had spent time in a warm environment after leaving the factory (it was unseasonably cool here the day they were delivered). This may be one reason that this is a seasonal, cool-weather product.Neither of these issues have to do with the manufacturing of the cookies, so I don't think they merit any stars off. They are something to bear in mind whether you're buying them online or at a retail store.",positive
"Were they bigger when I was a kid or is it just that now I am big and they seem small? It is probably just my memory. To me,the dark chocolate coating is perfect, the marshmallow seems OK but the cookie seems a little dry. But that may be how they tasted back in the 1950s. (I ate more S'Mores than Mallomars back then.)I still compare them to S'Mores and to me they run second place. Real S'more have a two full sized graham crackers with a piece of chocolate and a regular sized marshmallow in the middle with it. Now that I think about it, the reason that Mallomars can't beat them because S'mores are warm with a melting marshmellow. Remember toasting marshmellows over an open fire or near a fireplace? Then the marshmallow melted the chocolate and you ate them and then you were in heaven. They were so good that I can remember when my mother fixed them and then when I made my husband's first S'More. Those memories don't fade.So with the basics, graham crackers, regular marshmallow and rich thick dark chocolate, I wil still rank S'Mores first.If you don't have all that and a bonfire outside or a raised hearth fireplace, you can still get a sweet kick from mallomars.Of course, without the delicious sticky fingers to lick. About four of the pack were already split apart but that's OK, glad that it was the whole pack. So they are much more convenient but not quite as tasty as S'Mores.",positive
"I remember loving these cookies so I was super excited to get a box through Vine. I'm not sure how much the shipping packing from Amazon played into account in my disappointment or if it was all due to Nabisco. The box was pretty damaged when it got to me, dented in several places. When I opened the package, almost all of the cookies were in some state of falling apart- more so than you would expect from the damage the box showed, which is why I'm wondering if some of it came from the factory that way. May of the cookies were coming apart, the top half separated from the cookie bottom. Those that weren't in 2 pieces had the the cookie part crumbling.Despite their sad state, we managed to eat several cookies, holding them together when necessary. And I am sad to say that they were just ""OK"", not at all like the Mallomars I remembered from 10 or so years ago, which is probably the last time I had them. My husband agreed that they weren't quite the same. I thought the texture of the cookie was not good, it was very crumbly. The marshmallow was OK but the chocolate didn't taste all that good. Overall, they were just eh, not at all worth the calories, in my opinion. My kids will probably finish them off, though, as they seemed to enjoy them well enough.",negative
"The only real problem--no, there are two problems--with Mallomars is that they are often hard to find. I'm not even sure that they are made during the summertime, so scarce are they. The other problem is that one has to take reasonable care not to be left alone in the house with an opened box of the things. They are one of those foods that speak to you and do not shut up until they are all gone.If you've never had one, it's a fairly nondescript relative of a vanilla wafer topped with marshmallow, the whole thing thinly coated in a nice dark chololate. Sweet and gooey and not too heavy; what's not to like?HOWEVER, I am giving this five stars because I have eaten them in the past. The particular sample that was sent to me seemed a bit old, or as if it had been stored at too high a temperature; and this is a cookie that needs to be fresh to be at its best. Thus, I received these at the end of October, with an expiration date in February.  I would look for something with the date a bit further along if I were buying them in a store.",positive
"Receiving this product in the mail, I carefully opened the bright yellow box to examine the contents. While most of the cookies were intact, several did have broken parts with crumbs scattered about. Obviously this was due to the shipping and handling, but is something to consider as a possibility when buying products such as these through the mail. Of course, in this situation, even the crumbs were tasty and most of the cookies had no problems at all.Not normally being a big fan of marshmallows, I was pleasantly surprised with the balance of taste between the graham, the marshmallow, and the chocolate. Perhaps the overall flavor was a bit sweet for my tastes, but the chocolate and the graham off-set the sweetness of the marshmallow, creating a feeling of comfortable flavor not too sweet nor bitter at all. Each bite was a pleasure and took me back to childhood full of moonpies. With a flavor and texture similar to moonpies, Mallomars are a slightly healthier alternative and less likely to leave melted chocolate on the hands and fingers.For personal taste, I would have preferred a lesser amount of marshmallow on each cookie or maybe a ""tighter"" less fluffy marshmallow in the middle. This would make the cookie feel crunchier, smaller, and allow for more cookies in a box. Yet there was no denying the excellent flavor and feeling of fun as I ate these delicious morsels. Recommend for chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker enthusiasts.",positive
"I had no idea that Mallomars were such a sought after item until I had these sent to me.  Reading through other Vine reviews--I haven't experienced the same problems that others are reporting.  My box was shipped in a single mailer and arrived undamaged. Upon opening the Mallomars they were new looking and smelling, so far there has been one that the bottom fell off of, but the rest were all very intact. And they tasted fresh and great.They are a messy cookie--so don't be sitting on a white couch where the dark chocolate can melt into the fabric.  They are smaller than I thought they would be I'd say they have maybe a two inch diameter and are about 3/4 of an inch tall.  The bottom is more akin to a graham cracker crust than a graham cracker (Very crumbly).  On top of that sits a puff of marshmallow all of which is coated in dark chocolate.  I actually liked these more than I thought I would.Their small size makes them a great not-so-guilty pleasure, treat.The packaging resembles the old Fig Newton boxes, cardboard with a closeable top (like cereal boxes). The Mallomars sit in a plastic tray in two rows that are sort of segmented.  My one caveat is that the plastic that covers the tray ripped too easily so it isn't really helping protect my uneaten cookies from getting stale.I don't know how long they can sit out as they are without loosing flavor (I'm guessing this normally isn't too much of a problem with how popular they are) but the cookie seems to be one that could be frozen pretty easily.",positive
"I have often heard about Mallomars through books and TV, but here in California I never really see them on grocery store shelves. So to me, they had this mythical quality, and when Amazon offered me the chance to get my hands on a box, I went for it.If you like marshmallows and chocolate, you are going to be happy.  These dark chocolate-dipped marshmallows are soft and fluffy since the chocolate protects them from the air.  A graham cracker base provides a slight bit of crunch.  I was tempted to microwave one of these cookies to try and get the full s'mores effect, but since the chocolate is on the outside there was no way to do so without making a huge mess.Overall, these are pretty good.  Not quite as delicious or exotic as Nabisco Pinwheels Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies - but if you're a fan of Pinwheels I'd give Mallomars a chance, because they're a great snack.  Alternatively, if you've been eating Mallomars for years and want a marshmallow snack for the months when Mallomars aren't in production, try to find some Pinwheel cookies.  They are AWESOME.)Now please excuse me as I continue to try and work up the nerve to microwave these suckers for a true s'mores experience...",positive
"I must confess I hadn't heard of mallomars before.  It's basically a kind of graham cookie with some marshmallow, covered in a thin layer of chocolate.I give Hershey's version of this snack 3 stars, because Hershey's chocolate has a very particular taste that I'm not a fan of.  This one definitely merits four stars, but not five.  All the elements are very solid in terms of taste, especially the chocolate.  Most surprising for me, given that s'mores are really sweet, these cookies are sweet but not overwhelming.  As far as texture goes, the cookie definitely falls a little short, with the texture of damp cardboard, rather than crispy graham cracker.  The marshmallow isn't quite as soft as a jet-puft, but it's definitely not as hard as something you'd find in a box of cereal.  It's pretty good, but no substitute for a fresh marshmallow.And that's really where I come out on these cookies: you could build a better one with graham crackers, (decent) chocolate, some marshmallows, and a campfire.  But when you don't have those, these are pretty good.My trial pack came in a bubble-pack envelope, so some of the cookies were broken.  I think it probably comes in a cardboard box if you order four boxes (4 x 18 cookies) - most of the other reviews do not complain about broken cookies.  As far as value for money, these seem a little pricey, but they're quite satisfying if you're after a special treat...",positive
"I've known the name ""Mallomars"" for many years but just never bothered to try them because for many years I was a cookie snob and stuck to chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies. I only bought those kinds of cookies and I only baked those kinds. Then I wised up and expanded. I now especially like trying all kinds of new cookie recipes. I have tried making various marshmallow cookies because I like marshmallows but none of my recipes ever turned out well. They were either too messy and gooey or the marshmallow stiffened up. Mallomars Pure Chocolate Cookies have none of the problems my poor baking attempts have suffered.Mallomars Pure Chocolate Cookies consist of a thin round cookie with marshmallow on top all covered in a dark chocolate shell. I was somewhat hesitant to take a bite considering my past recipe disasters but this is actually a surprising good cookie. The round cookie on the bottom is thin and crunchy. Other reviewers have said it is a graham cookie but it seemed a bit sweeter than that to me. The marshmallow is soft but not gooey and is enough for a good taste but not so much as to be overpowering. The chocolate covering is hard but not tough and leaves a nice aftertaste in your mouth. The cookie crumbled a bit as I bit in but did not fall to pieces. My Mallomars arrived in an 8 ounce box in a padded envelope and arrived in good shape. Three cookies had parts of their bottoms broken off but otherwise they were in good shape and were not squashed and the chocolate was not cracked.Overall, Mallomars Pure Chocolate Cookies are a surprising good cookie. I think I can now give up on trying to bake a marshmallow cookie. In fact, I may try to sneak these onto my Christmas trays of homemade cookies at our Christmas Eve get-together.",positive
"When I saw these available through the Vine program I was compelled to order them simply because I hadn't had a Mallomar in probably thirty to forty years. Well, my taste buds have clearly changed. I watch what I eat now and try to eat simple and healthy. These are basically junk food. After eating two of them I immediately knew the remainder of the small package would go to one of my grand nieces or nephews. Marshmallows, milk chocolate and some of the unhealthiest oils and saturated fats are the primary ingredients of these cookies. Nobody that cares about eating healthy will buy these. Then again, to their credit, Nabisco is not marketing them as a ""health"" food. There are a lot of alleged ""health bars"" on the market that are just as bad for you as these. But even as traditional cookies go, if I'm going to eat junk food cookies (Oreos, Famous Amos, etc.) there are many others I would choose before Mallomars. But, to each is own. There's little doubt there are a lot of people who love these things. They've been around for years, actually decades, and there's still a lot of people who pay little attention to what foods they put in their bodies. If I turned the clock back thirty years to when I was raising a family with young children, knowing what I know now about the importance of good health, I would never give these to my kids.",negative
" Length:: 1:54 MinsI cannot recommend these unhealthy cookies. They contain too much fat, sometimes canola oil (more healthy), sometimes palm oil (less healthy).  They are very sweet. The chocolate is not as good as Valrhona Manjari Dark Chocolate Bar - 64% - 1 box, 20 2.46 oz bars or Scharffen Berger Semisweet 62% Cacao Baking Chocolate Bar 9.7oz. or Ghirardelli Intense Dark Premium Dark Chocolate Assortment 50 Pack.  It is however palatable.  The cookie layer was soggy. I have eaten the UK equivalent of these Mallomars (Chocolate Marshmallows) as a child and the base was much crisper. The base tasted stale.  The cookies were broken, some stuck together, others fell apart.Unhealthy foods like this are to be avoided, except perhaps for children's parties, but even then this package was so badly handled that the cookies were not presentable.  Instead get ideas for healthy food from Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish: 150 Easy, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Recipes. If you must eat cookies, then Kashi TLC Cookies, Oatmeal Dark Chocolate, 8.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3) might be a healthier alternative.I note that the Chocolate Marshmallows that I had as a child were individually wrapped in foil and according to Wikipedia, under the heading Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats some use a shortbread base (firmer) with an Italian meringue which is stiffer than the marshmallow. It also reports that Nabisco only makes Mallomars from October to April, either for marketing reasons or because they do not keep well in warm tempratures - it would be good from someone from Nabisco to verify if this is the case. Clearly my Mallomars suffered from poor storage and inadequate packing, as did those of many other reviewers.",negative
"A friend introduced me to Mallomars in the 60's, and it was love at first bite!  There's something inwardly satisfying about a delicate, crumbly cookie, topped with tasty, fluffy marshmallow, that is completely covered with a thin coating of delicious chocolate.  Is it any surprise that Mallomars have been pleasing the palates of cookie lovers ever since 1913?Mallomars are pretty good nutritionally:  two (2) cookies have 120 calories (45 calories from fat), 18g carbohydrates (1g from dietary fiber, 12g from sugar), 1g protein, and only 40mg sodium.  The sodium is negligible, if you're on a low-to-moderate-sodium diet!To me, these cookies taste completely ""real"" or ""natural"", because they don't leave any artificial chemical aftertaste. The main ingredients are sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milk, and vitamin-enriched flour.  However, they also contain processed chocolate (processed with alkali and soy lecithin), high fructose corn syrup, and palm/palm kernel oil, so you shouldn't buy them if you're concerned about your intake of either high fructose corn syrup or saturated-fat vegetable oil.  There is no cholesterol.The odd thing about me and Mallomars, is that I love them even though I don't like plain marshmallows or chocolate-covered marshmallow eggs or bunnies.  It must be the marshmallow filling recipe and the cookie base that makes the difference.This listing is for four (4) boxes of Mallomars with 18 cookies each.  Probably it's best to order Mallomars only in the winter months.  The cookies travel pretty well, but the chocolate coating is thin, and it can melt if subjected to high warehouse or delivery-truck temperatures.",positive
"Mallomars, a cookie I remember from my childhood and have not had one in many years; I enjoyed them as well as a lot of other cookies and was looking forward to opening this package when it arrived.First impression on opening the box was the appearance.  It did not look too appetizing at first glance.  The dark chocolate coating was spotted over 50 percent with a tan color, not the deep dark chocolate color shown on the outer cover of the box.  About every third cookie had separated the cracker part from the creamy half.  And about a quarter of them sported cracked tops with the white showing through. Like everything else nowadays, the cookie is smaller than the original I remember.So far, not too appetizing, but hey, I eat broken cookies all the time, however the spotted coating reminded me of candy that was improperly stored.So I popped one in my mouth.My first impression as I chewed a Mallomars cookie. A very sweet treat just like I remembered from years ago.  Despite the discoloration the chocolate flavor was acceptable but not that rich dark chocolate taste my mouth was watering for from the picture on the box.  The cracker portion was dry but soon combined with the marshmallow filling while chewing.  After three I found them too sweet to have more at one sitting.Overall, the taste was a four star.  However, appearance of food is a big part of eating and tasting.  The box of Mallomars I received did not make the cookie appear appetizing.  If I had purchased it in a store I would have returned it.Overall I can only give it 3 stars.",negative
"Every time I bite into a Nabisco Mallomars Pure Chocolate cookie, I feel like I am eight years old again and back on what was my regular everyday staple diet of Mallomars, Twinkies and Dairy Queen ice cream.(Thank goodness, when I was growing up, we didn't obsess about ""health"" since we were just carefree, junk-food eating kids. NOTE: It seems, too, that my generation, who grew up in the 70s, died young from drug addiction, and NOT from poor junk food diets!)Anyway, my brain wanted to outweigh my heart intoxicated from nostalgia and say, ""Hey, this stuff isn't so good for you ... how can it be? It's loaded with sugar, high fructose corn syrup AND corn syrup and, yes, artificial flavor.""Yuk. Three stars or less.But, hey, a Mallomar has that just-right crunch cookie and pillowy soft topping and, oh, that chocolate ... ecstasy for the mouth, and who cares about the toxic ingredients when we're talking a great escape by overdosing on emotional eating. Yummy! Folks have been indulging on this cookie for 90 years and going strong; just wonder why consumers outside the Big Apple region, who are 70 percent of the Mallomar regulars, haven't been more enthusiastic about this ultimate comfort staple? Anyway, I just don't have the heart to rank it any less than five stars -- to me one is never enough `cause a Mallomar is always a Mallo-more, plllllease!Stacy Lytwyn Maxwell, Journalist/Teacher/Motivational SpeakerAuthor: CONSUMMATE CONNECTICUT: DAY TRIPS WITH PANACHE",positive
"I'm not a huge cookie fan, give me a flaky strudel or some dark chocolates and don't blink or they will be gone but cookies tend to stay safe near me. Of course I have a 7yr old and no cookie is safe near her. On a typical shopping trip one day I told her she could pick out any cookies she wanted. What child doesn't love chocolate and marshmellows? She choose the Mallomars and I added them to my cart and didn't think much of it.At home that evening she had one and was gushing over how ""awesome the cookie is Mommy"", again... she's 7.... anything with chocolate and marshmellow is awesome to her. Then my husband came home and the smile on his face when he saw the bright yellow box was huge. He said he hasn't had them in years and that I simply must taste one. Thinking they were both being a bit dramatic I ate one. One box that is. OH MY GOD. Again, I don't like cookies, but I love these. I seriously am ashamed to admit I bought oh, 10 boxes when I heard they were seasonal that first year. I was addicted to these darn things.If you haven't had one, do it. Go ahead and buy at least a couple packages of 4 though... trust me on this.",positive
"Yes, C is for cookie, but Mmmm is for Mallomars, and that's good enough for me! I used to love to eat Mallomars when I was a kid growing up in New York City. I hadn't had one for years--probably decades--till I ordered a box through Amazon.Look, it's not whole grain, it's not nutritious, it doesn't have pomegranate juice or açai--probably not even enough antioxidants from the dark chocolate covering to protect the heart of an amoeba. But it is good.I decided that when I did my taste test, the first thing I would notice was whether it had a ""pure chocolate"" taste or not. After all, it's printed right there on the box: ""Pure Chocolate Mallomars."" I expected to get that chemical aftertaste of highly processed chocolate you often get in lower-priced products. I have to say it was a good, pure chocolate taste. I tasted the chocolate, I felt the familiar squish of the marshmallow in my mouth, I felt the slight crunch of the base-layer cookie, swirled it around in my mouth (little or no chewing necessary), and then gulped it down.Not satisfied that I had actually done the taste test justice, I decided to try it again.Same thing. Good tasting for a little snack. I had to try it just one more time just to make sure. Yep, it was still good the third time.Recommended, but not nutritious. The one complaint I have is that about 4 or 5 of the cookies had split during shipping, somewhere along the way. The bottom wafer had come apart from the covered-marshmallow part, either mostly or entirely separated from the larger part of the snack. They should figure that one out. Although it still tasted good, I think people like to see their cookies intact when they open the package.",positive
"When I receive a product via the Vine Program, I consider not just the product itself but the selling of it here on Amazon. Usually this isn't an issue but with food it can be an important consideration.  This is the case for this Mallomars.I remember Mallomars back from my years in NYC and these tasted better than my memories of them.  The marshmallow was soft and sweet but not overly so.  The cookie was a bit bland and easily separated from the rest of the treat.  The chocolate seemed to be on the darker side even though it was labeled ""sweet"" on the ingredients list.However, these 18 cookies also came broken and damaged from their shipment via Amazon.  Several were simply separated into bottom graham section and top marshmallow section, it was so obvious through the unopened clear plastic.  Several also had signs of fat bloom which happens when chocolate is not stored under proper temperatures; it looks like a discolored section, generally much lighter than other chocolate.  A lot of folks say it doesn't taste different but I think it has a slight grainy texture and a less cocoa flavor.If you like marshmallows, graham cookies, and chocolate, you should check these out but only if you buy them in a store you know will house them properly until you get them.  At that point it will be up to you to prevent either fat or sugar bloom.",positive
"I had heard of from TV and movie dialogue, but never eaten, Mallomars ever since my childhood, but had never eaten one or even seen anyone eating them in the Central Illinois communities I grew up in, so when I had the opportunity to try some through Amazon, I was intrigued.After eating through an entire box, I'd have to say that the taste is very reminiscent of ""Smores"", with that mix of Graham Cracker, Chocolate and Marshmallows, but with a much ""lighter"" texture than you'd get from Home made smores.  The marshmallows are very puffy and light, and its easy to eat one or two as frankly, while the taste is potent, the snack itself isn't really ""filling"".That potency of taste makes for a great ""flavor rush"", but it also means that even if you're hungry, you're probably not going to eat more than a few at a time.  That's good if you're trying to stay on a diet, but if you're one of those ""throw caution to the wind and eat a bag of cookies"" types, this is not for you.So, great taste, good for dieting (for me anyway), but definitely not something that you're going to eat a lot of at any one time.",positive
"Five star cookie:Let me be clear, I love Mallomars and have done since the late 40's as a kid.  In fact, it's still my #2 favorite commercial cookie (behind the now unavailable Mother's Iced Raisin Cook ... ohhhhh momma!). I've been known to buy out the total supply of our local Kroger's which ordered them as a special request item and started stocking them intermittently.  It's the See's candy of cookies in it's fresh version.1 Star sample:Unfortunately the sample I received for review under the Amazon Vine program did not measure up.  They were clearly old, white filmed chocolate, powdery cookie, most of them had fallen apart and the marshmallow was rubbery.  What a disappointment.  I can only imagine the frustration if I'd have paid for them and had 4 boxes delivered like this.While I can't recommend Mallomars highly enough, I'd suggest obtaining them from a local store.  They aren't available everywhere year-round but during the cooler months they make it out to California so they should be available in most decent sized urban areas at least.I've had mixed results with grocery items from Amazon and with a Prime membership and 2nd day air automatic one can only assume that there is a problem in storage or logistics somewhere.  At the premium price asked you might want to make some Toll House cookies and let it go at that.",negative
"It's hard to believe, but I had never had a Mallomar until this late in my life. I wasn't aware of its history (something I brushed up when I learned more about it) or it's limited distribution (fall and winter only). To be absolutely honest, my first reaction to them was one of disappointment. I like chocolate, cookies and marshmallow enough, but I didn't see what the fuss was about. My wife and daughter seemed to be loving them though, so I gave it another shot, and I think my problem was that I just basically inhaled the first cookie, so it registered as mostly marshmallow with the chocolate only faintly registering. That's the wrong way to go about it. This is something to be savored, at least so long as real chocolate is in the mix (and trust me ""real chocolate"" is something quickly disappearing from a ton of chocolatey snacks everywhere and one of the biggest reasons why things never ""taste like they used to"").Even though I've never had them before, I would imagine that Mallomars are one cookie that tastes pretty much the way it always has. When you take the time to notice, it's very apparent that this is real chocolate here. It's rich, flavorful and melts in your mouth. I'm used to the chocolate on cookies to be more of a ""waxy"" consistency, but not here. It's smooth and starts to melt almost as quickly as it's in your mouth. The graham cracker wafer isn't bad and the soft, billowing marshmallow is good too, but this is definitely a taste that's more than the sum of its parts. I'd definitely give Mallomars another go if faced with them at the grocery store.",positive
"Available only in the Fall and Winter, Mallomars are a seasonable favorite that fans snap up when they are on store shelves, often refrigerating or freezing them to snack on when they aren't available in stores. Mallomars consist of a round graham cracker, with marshmallow on top, and then covered in pure chocolate (the chocolate is the reason Nabisco gives for only selling Mallomars in the Fall and Winter - they claim the chocolate will melt on store shelves or in transport during the warmer months). Two cookies equal 120 calories.Although we don't go so far as stockpiling them, Mallomars are a favorite in my family. The combination of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker is perfect. Although the marshmallow is by far the most prominent taste, it is not overwhelming. The chocolate is delicious and the graham crackers are nice and soft. The cookies have a nice light taste, so they don't sit heavy in your stomach (they are round and about the size of a silver dollar but very satisfying). I also like the fact that they aren't loaded with calories or cholesterol (the saturated fat - serving size two cookies - is 15% Daily Value and the sodium is 2% Daily Value).Mallomars are a delicious seasonal treat.",positive
"Mallomars are like smores but better.  There is a graham cracker base which is topped with marshmallow. Then the entire cookie is dipped in dark chocolate. I personally don't like smores and I love these cookies.My mom used to love this type of cookie. I remember them being much bigger.  I don't know if the portions are now smaller or that I'm just bigger and they look smaller.  Either way, that is not a bad thing considering this is a cookie and not the healthiest thing to eat in excess. However, they do have dark chocolate on them...so they might be better than other cookies on the market.I wasn't disappointed in the cookies.  The entire family loved them. Nobody in the household, besides myself, have had Mallomars before.  My husband doesn't care for any cookie that is hard and liked the fact that the graham cracker portion was soft.At the right price point, I'd buy them on occasion.  If you like marshmallows or smores, you should enjoy this cookie.  There is no reason not to give them 5 stars but they aren't my most favorite cookie and I reserve the last star for that cookie. :D",positive
"The temptation with a mallomar is to critique the one as three, the cookie and then the marshmallow and then the chocolate, as if three cookies stepped out of a bar together, and were in fact Larry, Curly, Moe, rather than the three stooges of cookiedom.To see the mallomar as parts, not a whole, as separable, like the Oreo, as split into segments, is to diminish the mallomar.  This is philosophical reductionism, the sort of analysis that leads a sloppy thinker to believe that a material element explains the spiritual, that science explains experience, that what a man thinks encompasses what a man does.The mallomar stands athwart these modernistic tendencies with a traditional meld of flavors, a completeness.The headline of this review was written during a weak moment, a moment when a nibble was made, the edge tasted, and the chocolate found exceptional.  This shallow and specious moment, I preserve in the headline, to show that fateful reduction in essay form is a failing, unlike in the making of a sauce, where reduction is a tool.Mallomars cannot be reduced.  They are one, and the best way to eat one is to take a larger bite, to get marshmallow, cookie, and chocolate in a grasp and a gasp of flavor.Long live mallomars!.  As a midwestern person, I often cannot find them in my grocer, and this is a shame.  A shame.Even better with milk.",positive
"When Amazon offered me a free box of Mallomars Cookies, my reaction was, ""Yes!""  I love Mallomars and I know I always will.To begin with, I have always had a thing for Chocolate covered Marshmallows.  I don't know why, but for the past several years, Chocolate covered Marshmallow candy only seems to appear during holiday seasons, usually around Christmas and Easter.  You used to be able to buy such sweets all year.  I just noticed that the advertising for Mallomars says they're only available in the fall; all I know is I can hardly ever find them when the urge strikes me.  I've been looking for some at the supermarket for weeks, but I haven't seen any.Besides the delicious Chocolate covered Marshmallow topping, at the bottom of each Mallomar is a delicious little shortbread cookie, that stays on the tongue for a while after the Chocolate is gone.  Just as I remember them from my remote childhood, Mallomars are a comfort food I still love to indulge in, like my mother's Spaghetti Sauce or Home-made Soup.Some things never change.  That's a fact of life.  But once in a while, that can be a good thing.  Mallomars haven't changed a bit since I was a boy.  Get some.I got the box today and it's more than half gone - what does that tell you?  Oh well; I can always order more from Amazon!PS -- After posting this review, I see some people were less than satisfied with their free samples; the cookie came apart from some of the Marshmallows.  Wonderful!  I wish mine did that; I'd love to sample the cookie without the Chocolate covered Marshmallow, just for the heck of it.  When I got my box in the mail, I put them in the refrigerator, expecting that the shipping may have warped them or melted the Chocolate.  When I took them out of the refrigerator, an hour later, and opened the box, they were perfect.  Just like I remembered.  Sorry if you got a bad shipment.  Mine were G-O-O-O-O-O-D!",positive
"Since I don't spend much time in New York City I've obviously missed the Mallomars excitement which is supposed to grip the area each fall.  I had no idea I was requesting a legend when I clicked on that little box to chose these cookies.So-o-o, don't get me wrong here, I didn't like them a whole lot, but I also didn't hate them.  More or less a simple shrug of the shoulders.  Definitely not something I will be looking for in the grocery store.  A small graham cracker type cookie with a dollop of marshmallow on top then encased top to bottom with a dark chocolate. For me a three-bite treat, for my husband, two bites.  There was a *snap* when I bit into the treat, but that poor cookie was terribly dry and crumbly.  It's the chocolate coating which gives it that snap sound.  Three of the eighteen cookies in the package had come unstuck from their marshmallow so they weren't beautiful, but they certainly did taste the same as the others.  No cookies were broken otherwise or crushed.  The packaging seems to have held up very well since these traveled by SmartPost.  When enjoyed with a cup of hot tea this 60 calorie cookie was pleasant enough, but was not special for me.  Down here in the South we have a concoction known as a Moon Pie.  It has all the same elements, but in a larger size.  Even though I haven't had a Moon Pie in several years I can safely say these Mallomars have not tempted me away from my Southern roots.",negative
"~This is a `3 for the price of 1' review because 3 people in my house actually had 3 different opinions.#1 tester did not think he liked them well enough to buy a whole box. He said that although it was tasty enough, the cookie's chocolate coating was hard and cracked into small pieces when he bit into it, the graham cracker-ish crust was too dry, and the cookie was too sweet to eat more than one at a time.#2 tester thought that they were very good (not great). He thought that they were a bit too sweet as well, but he (being a typical teenager) was able to polish off 3 or 4 with no difficulties.#3 tester was the most impressed. He thought that they were over the moon terrific. He loved the combination of the chocolate, the marshmallow fluff and the crust. With a tall glass of cold milk he was able to devour half a dozen of the sweet treats. (another teenager)I received an 8 oz box (18 cookies).  The packaging was fine; inside the box was a plastic tray with two rows of cookies. All of the cookies inside the box arrived in tact and looked beautiful.",positive
"I have been buying coca tea and coca products for over a year and I love them! I was happy to see that I could buy at a cheaper price at Amazon.com from a different seller than Bolivia Stores but it was a nightmare, please be careful and aware of this facts:I order a coca tea box from Bolivia Exports, the package was very late and took over two weeks for arrival when I got used to the ""less than a week USA shipping"", this package was mailed directly from Bolivia and not from North Carolina where I usually get my coca products shipped from. I received a custom open package with green tape all over, tea bags where opened and ripped apart, the box was cut open all around and I can send as many pictures as required..... but the worse part is that with it , I got a Custom, DEA and FDA warning letters that the coca tea box was getting in the United States without licences for schedule II substances from a no registered seller for what it was a 100% illegal package from Bolivia that I needed to sign for and get my name as importer of ILEGAL GOODS; the product was not intended for human consumptions because it was not from a FDA certified location.How is possible that Amazon can aloud sellers without licencing for controlled substances and food in its pages??? I called ""Bolivia Stores"" and found out that they are an American company with all paperwork, licencing, FDA registered facilities and permissions while this is a different seller from Bolivia not linked to them in any way.I want my money back, I receive a product that cannot be used and I will contact my credit card company with the complain also but now, who fix the problem I have with Customs US???I tried to save a few dollars and got a whole headache and lost every penny in a tea that cannot be drink",negative
"This tea has a smoothe earthy flavor. It definitely fits into the catagory of organic health foods for its purported nutritional content as well.  The energy I personally felt was very subtle, not much like so many dietary supplements and drinks out there that gets one juiced up to the point of jitters. If taken for the first time, a slight numbing sensation can be felt in the mouth and throat areas.  The sensitivity to the numbing sensation appears to fade a bit with ongoing consumption. As far as an appetite suppressant for me, it works to a slight degree, probably depending on the amount. According to one coca tea blogspot website, the coca leaf contains 14 alkaloids:  Atropine, Inuline, Benzoyne, Reserpine, Cocamine, Conine, Quinoline, Pyridine, Globuline, Hygrine, Papaine, Pectin, Egnonin, and Cocaine--one gram of crushed leaves contains 5.3mg of which only 4.42mg of it is released during a 3 minute steep in 180ml of hot water.  Of the listed alkaloids, Cocamine is becoming popular in dietary supplement blends that are geared towards those needing energy for workouts and such.  From my personal experience ALRI's Venom Hyperdrive is a good synergistic blend of vitamin b-12, cocamine,hoodia gordinii, etc. that have worked well for me in getting appetite supression and high energy for workouts.  By the way, the natives supposedly use a minute amount of an alkalinic additive to enhance the potency (by improving extraction) of the coca leaf's alkaloids.  They are little ash/lime balls called Llipita(available online) and they can be pulverized and sprinkled upon your beverage like pinches of salt. Oh, and what a conversation piece--a definite novel-tea!",positive
"This tea is not the ""Cure for all Mankind diseases"" as many could be expecting, after three years commercializing this brand and other coca teas from Peru and Bolivia we have received all kinds of reviews, some people love it as an after meal tea, some do it to get away from coffee, some girls use it for menopause symptoms and others for PMS.Several reviews we had can be used as evidence that coca products are good for backache, migraines and headaches.  I have also heard that many customers have consumed it to relieve depression or to reduce anxiety medication. In the other hand, some people do not experience any extra energy and only use it as a healthy herbal tea. It is impossible to expect that a simple tea bag with only one gram of dried - crushed coca leaves can be good for everybody and for everything! I just think is worth trying and see how your body reacts to it.Personally, I have been using this tea since I am a kid for stomachaches and indigestion ( easy to get them when you are a chocolate's addict) and in the last years as ice tea while I workout or mixed with my protein shake for extra energy , it keeps me hydrated and my stomach surely enjoys it. So far I can use my same old Blue Jeans from 8 years ago but it is not all coca tea and coca products are not the miracle factor, I try to keep a healthy diet and I really try to workout at least 4 times at week.Lately, I have added the coca flour to my kids diet in Bolivia, they are 10 years old twins, finicky eaters and their last medical showed them underweight and because coca is full of vitamins, minerals and calcium, I decided to give them some powdered coca every day. They get it in smoothies with yogurt and fruits, pudding, cake, bread, pasta and sauces and God knows all the recipes I have been trying the last weeks .......So far, my girl has shown a big weight improvement and I am hopping my boy can show that kind of progress in a near future.",positive
"Red Zinger is the tea that made Celestial Seasonings famous.  This was the must-have tea in the seventies.  Every well stocked hippie cupboard had to have this tea next to the brown rice and soy sauce.  But it is the healthful ingredients and classic flavor that keep it an enduring favorite.  This caffeine-free herbal blend brews up into a tasty ruby potion that smells lemon-mint tart and tastes like minty cherry syrup.Hibiscus is the first ingredient.  First consumed by the ancient Egyptians, Hibiscus tea has diuretic qualities, can lower blood pressure, and has minerals and flavonoids.  The second ingredient, rose hips, are very high in vitamin C and are used in herbal medicine to prevent urinary tract infections.  Other ingredients include peppermint, lemon grass, orange peel, lemon myrtle, licorice and wild cherry bark.Celestial Seasonings gets extra points for their packaging: they utilize 100% natural recycled paperboard in their boxes and they don't package each tea bag individually. Instead they use a system of a waxed paper bag inside the box that stays shut when you fold it. It keeps the bags fresh and utilizes less packaging than individually wrapping each bag. The art they use on each box is beautiful as are the quotes and information they put on every surface.Quote from the box:""Passion colors all that it touches in its own hues.""  Baltasar Gracian.",positive
"I love the flavor of these dark chocolate crispy wafers! I love the flavor so much, that I often will drink a cup of coffee and savor one or two of these treats when I need a quick pick me up.  Sometimes I break off a small bite-size piece of cookie and place it in my mouth, then quickly sip my hot coffee, allowing the wafer to melt, and the two flavors to meld into a lovely mocha blend.This morning I was aghast at finding tiny intruders ruining my mid-morning break.  Granted, these interlopers did not willingly join me in my private tasting, they had died long (?) ago during the baking process of these Famous Chocolate Wafers.  This morning, not only did I encounter the lovely mocha blend flavor on my tongue, but also small chunks of what I initially thought might be coconut.  IT WAS NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What I encountered was larvae (about 1/8"" in length, light yellowish brown)as well as full-size bodies of the adult bugs (also about 1/8"" long)and husk-like fiber --- none of these are easily confused with coconut. I couldn't believe my eyes (or tongue), so I took an intact wafer from the box, placed it on a saucer, and melted it in a small amount of tap water.  Again I made the same startling discovery -- GROSS -- and immediately called the phone number on the box.I requested that someone follow-up with me to report the findings, but apparently, Nabisco/Kraft does not wish to be held accountable to its customers when dissatisfaction occurs. So BEWARE . . .",negative
"After searching fruitlessly in the grocery stores in my area for these cookies that were the base for a favorite dessert when I was young (the recipe is STILL on the box decades later!), I finally found them on Amazon.  I ordered a case (pack of 12 boxes) so that I could send some to each of my kids, shared a box with a neighbor and kept some for myself.  Living alone, I don't have a good reason for making a full recipe of the dessert, but I can make a 1-serving portion easily, and I also have discovered a couple other delights.  I use two cookies and a serving spoon sized amount of ice cream - my favorite is coffee ice cream - and I've got my own ice cream sandwich with a crunchy cookie outside and creamy ice cream inside.  Takes 1 minute, because it's ready to eat right then and there.  I also have been known to crumble one cookie as topping for a small dish of ice cream.  The cookie is not as sweet as a typical cookie so it doesn't compete with the ice cream.  It complements it.I've also used it crushed as a topping for a cream pie, and I've used the cookies instead of graham crackers to make my own chocolate crumb pie crust - instant ice cream pie when you add slightly softened ice cream and your favorite toppings.  These cookies are the best!  (Add a bit of firm frosting between two cookies and you have your own version of a popular sandwich cookie, too.)",positive
"At the suggestion of my doctor, I have been eating Kellogg's Special K Protein Plus cereal for breakfast every day for several years now. A few days ago I opened a new box and discovered they have made changes in this product.  What a shock. I absolutely hate the new product.  I do not like the taste, I do not like the color, I do not like the slimy texture in milk. I loved the old Special K Protein Plus. I liked the taste.  I Liked the color.  I liked the texture.  I looked forward to it every day.  It was a great way to begin my day.  Now I am in misery.  It's as if my best friend is no longer here.And I looked at the nutrition information and see that they have reduced the fiber from 5 grams to 3 grams per serving, a reduction of 40 percent.  And they increased the sugar from 2 grams to 7 grams per serving, an increase in dangerous empty calories by 250%. I do not need more sugar in my life.And the front of the box states ""satisfies hunger longer--see side panel for details. I looked at the side panel and it says ""Special K Protein products are designed to promote a reduced feeling of hunger by increasing daily intake of protein and fiber"".  So they added this statement to the new box while at the same time they reduced fiber by 40%.  And they also reduced the amount of protein in the box by about 10% because they changed the serving size.  The old box had 13.2 servings and the new box only 11.96 servings.  Fool me once.  Shame on you. Fool me twice.  Shame on me.  I will not be eating Kellogg's products anymore.",negative
"I was a little doubtful when the amount of grains seemed small, but I followed the instructions and started them in milk right away.  The first couple of small batches smelled a little ""off"" to me, more like sour milk, but I fed them to my dog who loves kefir mixed with her food.  The instructions I got with the grains indicated that they need 5 days to recuperate from shipping and that they should be in milk to recuperate--no problem for me with included instructions.As time went on, actually not much time less than a week, the batches smelled better and I began to eat the kefir myself.  YUM  The grains continued to grow, and in less than two months I started giving some to friends who say they are working great.  I was surprised at how fast the grains grew!  They are good, healthy grains.I should mention that I have used mostly whole-fat raw milk, but also used some whole-fat non-hormone milk when I ran low on raw milk.  Also, I make sure that I rinse the grains with filtered water that has no chlorine or other toxins to the grains.  I do not use any metal for making kefir, and I ferment the kefir in a closed kitchen cabinet using a glass jar loosely covered.Typically, I make a smaller batch for me that I let ferment a shorter time, and a larger batch for my dog that I let ferment longer.  I have ""stored"" the kefir grains in milk twice in my refrigerator for a couple of days, and their activity does not seem to be affected. I am enjoying my kefir and the process of making it!",positive
"When I received this product it came with the wrong directions, but hey, in this modern day the internet can fix this situation... except that it can't. I tried several you tube videos, many blogs, they all seemed to have the same directions for milk kefir grains. These directions did not work for my purchased grains, and I did try a number of times. I gave up because who really has the time to trouble shoot something that should be very simple.After being contacted by the seller (who seems concerned and helpful) I learned that with this product you really have to let the seller guild you through the process, hold your hand, because their grains are just that much more potent then anyone elses. Also, you shouldn't expect to be able to drink more then 1/2 a cup every week or two because these grains are just that potent.... of course after 4 rounds in milk my grains didn't grow... so maybe mine weren't that potent.In the end I didn't have a lot of time to commit to dealing with Lifetime Kefir. If you want yummy digestible kefir instead of milk in your smoothies and on your granola DO NOT BUY THIS, buy another product, with instructions, that seems to match other's opinions of what kefir's potency should be for someone who enjoys it.But if you do have the time and you don't like to drink a lot of Kefir but want the benefits this is PERFECT for you. The seller is very responsive and helpful and very concerned with your happiness. But you do have to take the time to have a conversation over email instead of just looking up the solution yourself.",negative
"I don't much care for this Stash Premium Loose Green Tea.  I'm no tea expert, but I've got several problems with it.  Flavor-wise, I find this tea to be bitter with a grassy taste (that's not a good flavor, to me).  Texture-wise, the tea ""leaves"" range from almost half-inch long thin shards of leaves down to 1/16th of an inch sized remnants (I've uploaded a picture so you can see for yourself).  The mishmash of textures makes it difficult to portion out the leaves and results in a lot of the small stuff making its way through the infuser of my Bodum YoYo Personal Tea Set with Infuser and 12-Ounce Glass (admittedly, a finer meshed infuser might not have as much of an issue here).  Also, the wide range of textures indicates (to me) that these tea leaves might not necessarily have been chosen for inclusion.  Instead, it feels like they might just have been leftovers from other processes (that's merely my non-knowledgeable feelings and not based on any hard facts).  On a positive note, I will say that the steeped beverage does have a very nice yellowish green color.  Overall, though, I have to rate this tea at a not-very-good 2 stars out of 5.  A green tea that I do like is Twinings Green Gunpowder Tea, Loose Tea, 3.53-Ounce Tins (Pack of 6).",negative
"****I enjoy bergamot a lot, but this tea was way too fragrant for me; still it was different and enjoyable to try. The bergamot flavor is strong, not subtle, and a bit overwhelming---it's all you can taste.The ingredients of this tea are premium black teas with pure oil of bergamot---that's all.The manufacturer writes: ""Oil of bergamot comes from the rind of a citrus fruit which grows very well in the Calabria region of Italy. Pure top quality oil of bergamot is expensive but no blend or man-made flavoring can match the ethereal aroma and finely nuanced flavor of the real thing.Certain Earl Grey fanatics have grown especially fond of the top grade Calabrian oil of bergamot that we use and have asked for more, ..More,... MORE! Thus was born Stash Double Bergamot Earl Grey. In our Double Bergamot Earl Grey tea, the black tea base still serves as a solid foundation for this blend, but the oil of bergamot takes wing and soars to new unprecedented heights. The flavor is quite pronounced but not at all soapy or bitter which would happen with low grade oils. Is the flavor too strong? For a conservative drinker, maybe yes, but more adventurous types really seem to like it.""I must not be adventurous enough. I do agree with the manufacturer, though, and it might be the tea for you if you're a huge fan of bergamot and want a lot of it, and I also agree that it tastes pure, not soapy or bitter at all.****",positive
"Vegan. Organic. Kosher. Nice beautiful loose leaf jasmine tea. Great for brewing a cup at a time with an infuser or for larger amounts with my TeaDrop. Loose leaf tea is very economical even for premium brands compared to tea bags. Bulk loose tea is also typically better than the powdered teas used for tea bags. Stash is a leading organic tea brand. You can also make any amount using a method common in India by adding the tea leaves into roiling boil water in a pot on the stove for a 3-7 minutes (to taste) and then using a strainer to remove the tea leaves. Longer boiling makes darker tea, but any tea can also become more bitter if boiled longer or too long this way. It is also not advisable to leave the tea leaves in the tea after boiling for the same reason. Use a timer and boil a test batch. Dip a ladle and pour through a strainer into tasting cups at one minute intervals. Set them aside and taste test after finished. Choose your preferred time and strength for future use. This review is out there for those for whom this makes a difference. See all of my reviews for more great choices. Check out ""Vegan Grocery Favorites"" and ""Vegan Grocery Top Ten"" in Listmania. Your ""helpful"" votes count and will be greatly appreciated to benefit the search of others. Thank you.",positive
"A few months ago on a family road trip we stopped into a combo BBQ / Gas Station / Candy Store.  My Five year old loves sour candy.  I see these interesting little Geckos (a sour candy never seen by our family before).  So I bought her one.  Ever since that trip, my daughter has asked and asked for me to find her another Gecko.  Well after random in and outs at any of the local filling stations with zero luck, I knew Amazon wouldn't let me down.  And now we have enough Geckos for her to share one with all of her classmates!These are really good.  Here is how I would rate them in a few areas (1 - 10 scale) comparing them to other sour candy (worms, patch kids, warheads, rips, punch straws, etc...)Sour Level: 5 (not the most sour but still has some zing to it)Sweetness: 6 (a little sweet but nowhere near as sweet as Sour Punch Straws or Sour Patch Kids)Hardness: 3 (these are pretty soft and chewy - not sticky)Flavor Distinction: 5 (of the different colors, there is a slight variation of flavors but nothing dramatic)My Overall opinion of these: One of the best sour gummies I have had.  They're not too sweet, not too sour, and I like the softness.",positive
"My husband being of Middle Eastern descent, introduced me to my first falafel on a visit to a little Middle Eastern market in the Boston area.  When I saw this mix in the grocery store I decided to give it a try and the rest is history.  These are so delicious I don't know if I will ever bother to try making them from scratch.  Sadly, we moved away from the store who carried this product and have yet to find another store with this OSEM (or, AWESOME, as I call it) mix.  Out of the blue, I decided to look for it on Amazon and surprise!!! Yes, there are a lot of packs in this order but they won't be wasted.  I plan to make some for an upcoming party as an appetizer.  Note, I do tend to make mine a little larger and while the pack yields around 30, I only yield half that amount.  I can't stress how wonderful they taste.  Throw them in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes and onions topped with a nice tahini/lemon/water/salt paste - amazing.Word of caution, when preparing, just make sure you form the balls with wet hands or the batter will stick to your hands.  What I find works well is to wet my hands, gently shake, form two balls, wash my hands and start the process all over again with wetting my hands.  Also, while I have seen some mixes say they can be baked, I have not tried it with this mix.  The instructions don't mention it as an option but I will probably try it one of these days.  For now, I fry. We don't have an exhaust fan so it does make the kitchen a little smelly because of all of the herbs.  We open windows to help it air out.  Totally worth it!!!  These are fantastic in my opinion.",positive
"The fact that these are gluten-free is really just a bonus to a delicious, satisfying cracker.  I was snacking on them prior to my teenaged daughter going on a GF diet because Nut-Thins are just incredibly tasty!  They are thin with a hard crunch, and a complex nutty flavor.  We've tried all of the various varieties of Nut-Thins, and I can't decide which is my favorite.  The Ranch and the Cheddar are great for out-of-the-box snacking.  Try the other varieties with a small slice of cheddar cheese for a little bite of YUM!.  Often the flavor powder on other crackers can be a bit heavy on the salt, so I was concerned before trying these since they are already a ""salty"" cracker.  But these are seasoned perfectly, where the saltiness seems to be the same as the non-flavored varieties.Recently, my daughter had some of these Nut-Thins with her on an outing with her friends.  Her friends asked if the crackers were some of her ""disgusting"" gluten-free food.  My daughter persuaded them to try the Nut-Thins, and all of the girls declared the crackers to ""taste great!"" as they polished off the entire bag.At the risk of sounding like a commercial, I have to say that, whether or not you are on a Gluten-Free diet, try all of the Nut-Thin varieties!  And get more than one box, because once you and your family taste them, they won't last long!",positive
"I've had some of the Nut-Thins crackers before, and I enjoyed them.  That being said, this wasn't my favorite flavor of them.  It just didn't have that great of a taste.I love pretty much anything flavored ranch.  Dressing, powder, popcorn, etc., it's all good.  This however, was not as good of a ranch.  It started out with a good initial flavor, kind of a buttermilk light flavored ranch with a punch of garlic, but then the taste quickly devolved into a pretty gross tasting after-taste.  And I think this was from the rice flour used.  I'm not a fan of rice flour, there's just something slightly sour about the taste that I really don't like the taste.  So to go from a lovely ranch to that just ruined the cracker for me.I was surprised at how many ingredients were in these crackers since they are natural and gluten free.  I'm guessing most of it was the flavoring, but it was still quite long.  And the first ingredient was rice flour.  So right there's where I had my problem.  The next was the almonds luckily so at least they were right up there, and then the rest was the ranch flavoring.  I was surprised that there wasn't that much garlic in there, because it was such a predominant flavor in the cracker.  It also had a few ingredients I couldn't pronounce, but always make me wary.  Although it's hard to say without an intense research if these are natural or not.  And I'm just not that ambitious.Calories are 130 a serving, and that's about 16 crackers.  So in all, that's actually pretty good.  It's perfect for accompanying a meal or you can just snack on them without worrying too much.  And there's about 4 servings per box.  Sodium is slightly high at 220mg a serving, but sugars are only 1 gram.  And there's 3 grams of protein.  For vitamins, there aren't a whole lot worth mentioning; it's not the main point of these crackers.Ok crackers, I like some of the other flavors, but I won't be buying this flavor again.Review by M. Reynard 2012",negative
"I'm not allergic to wheat, but I love these crackers anyway, and I've tried all the flavors. I personally rank them this way in terms of my preference:pecanalmond with a touch of sea salthazelnutregular almondBBQcheddar cheesesmokehousecountry ranchYes, this is my least favorite of all the flavors, but compared to every other flavored cracker, corn/potato chip, and pretzel I've had, my least favorite of this cracker tastes far better to me than any of them.My two crunchy snacks of choice for some time now have been Snyder's Butter Snaps Pretzels and popcorn popped in my Nordic Ware 60120 Microwave Popcorn Popper, but I recently discovered Blue Diamond Nut-Thins, and they've pushed those two treats from the top of my crunch list. In fact, I used to think the Snyder's butter flavor was great, but now in comparison, it just seems bland. The flavor of all of these various Nut-Thins crackers is sublime.In addition, you simply cannot beat this cracker for mouth feel if you like plenty of snap. They are wonderful with dips, but they are so delicious, I actually prefer to eat them plain.At only 8 calories per cracker, Nut-Thins compare favorably to the Snyder mini pretzels I mentioned, which are 5 calories each.",positive
"I don't much care for this Stash Premium Loose Green Tea.  I'm no tea expert, but I've got several problems with it.  Flavor-wise, I find this tea to be bitter with a grassy taste (that's not a good flavor, to me).  Texture-wise, the tea ""leaves"" range from almost half-inch long thin shards of leaves down to 1/16th of an inch sized remnants (I've uploaded a picture so you can see for yourself).  The mishmash of textures makes it difficult to portion out the leaves and results in a lot of the small stuff making its way through the infuser of my Bodum YoYo Personal Tea Set with Infuser and 12-Ounce Glass (admittedly, a finer meshed infuser might not have as much of an issue here).  Also, the wide range of textures indicates (to me) that these tea leaves might not necessarily have been chosen for inclusion.  Instead, it feels like they might just have been leftovers from other processes (that's merely my non-knowledgeable feelings and not based on any hard facts).  On a positive note, I will say that the steeped beverage does have a very nice yellowish green color.  Overall, though, I have to rate this tea at a not-very-good 2 stars out of 5.  A green tea that I do like is Twinings Green Gunpowder Tea, Loose Tea, 3.53-Ounce Tins (Pack of 6).",negative
"****I enjoy bergamot a lot, but this tea was way too fragrant for me; still it was different and enjoyable to try. The bergamot flavor is strong, not subtle, and a bit overwhelming---it's all you can taste.The ingredients of this tea are premium black teas with pure oil of bergamot---that's all.The manufacturer writes: ""Oil of bergamot comes from the rind of a citrus fruit which grows very well in the Calabria region of Italy. Pure top quality oil of bergamot is expensive but no blend or man-made flavoring can match the ethereal aroma and finely nuanced flavor of the real thing.Certain Earl Grey fanatics have grown especially fond of the top grade Calabrian oil of bergamot that we use and have asked for more, ..More,... MORE! Thus was born Stash Double Bergamot Earl Grey. In our Double Bergamot Earl Grey tea, the black tea base still serves as a solid foundation for this blend, but the oil of bergamot takes wing and soars to new unprecedented heights. The flavor is quite pronounced but not at all soapy or bitter which would happen with low grade oils. Is the flavor too strong? For a conservative drinker, maybe yes, but more adventurous types really seem to like it.""I must not be adventurous enough. I do agree with the manufacturer, though, and it might be the tea for you if you're a huge fan of bergamot and want a lot of it, and I also agree that it tastes pure, not soapy or bitter at all.****",positive
"Vegan. Organic. Kosher. Nice beautiful loose leaf jasmine tea. Great for brewing a cup at a time with an infuser or for larger amounts with my TeaDrop. Loose leaf tea is very economical even for premium brands compared to tea bags. Bulk loose tea is also typically better than the powdered teas used for tea bags. Stash is a leading organic tea brand. You can also make any amount using a method common in India by adding the tea leaves into roiling boil water in a pot on the stove for a 3-7 minutes (to taste) and then using a strainer to remove the tea leaves. Longer boiling makes darker tea, but any tea can also become more bitter if boiled longer or too long this way. It is also not advisable to leave the tea leaves in the tea after boiling for the same reason. Use a timer and boil a test batch. Dip a ladle and pour through a strainer into tasting cups at one minute intervals. Set them aside and taste test after finished. Choose your preferred time and strength for future use. This review is out there for those for whom this makes a difference. See all of my reviews for more great choices. Check out ""Vegan Grocery Favorites"" and ""Vegan Grocery Top Ten"" in Listmania. Your ""helpful"" votes count and will be greatly appreciated to benefit the search of others. Thank you.",positive
"We also have a cat that had issues with throwing up.  We had to take  her to the vet every 6 weeks for steroid shots and even then she would throw up, but not as much.  We got rid of food with dyes, got rid of food with grains.  Through a process of elimination, we found out that she is allergic to chicken.  We were a little concerned about the turkey, since it is poultry, but it seems she handles turkey ok.  We've been using this food for at least 4 months now.  I hope they keep it chicken free.There are very few dry cat foods that do not use chicken, chicken eggs or chicken flavoring.  The only other dry food we found was Origen's 6 fish.  She does well with that one, too, but she doesn't like it as well.  We try to keep both on hand and alternate throughout the day.  She no longer needs those steroid shots which is great since they are not good for them, but she was losing so much weight from not being able to keep her food down.If you have a cat that throws up a lot, read the labels and beware of mystery ingredients, like 'natural flavorings'.We tried Science Diet Duck and green pea, (bought it from the vet, supposedly no chicken).  Our cat still got sick on it, but not as much.  It lists natural flavor.  I called and they said if the main protein is duck, then it would be duck flavoring, but I'm not convinced.  Why not list it as duck flavoring then?We feed it to other cats, but when its gone we won't be buying it again.Another nice thing about the Blue Buffalo Turkey and Potato is that the kibble is smaller.  Our cat really likes it and is back to where her weight should be.",positive
"The height of the dried shiitake mushrooms inside of the jar was substantially lower than the height of the dried shiitake mushrooms pictured in the photo.  This means either that:  (1)I did not receive 12oz of dried shiitake mushrooms as I should have, or (2)I did receive 12oz of dried shiitake mushrooms but the photo is fraudulent in depicting a height of dried shiitake mushrooms that is substantially higher than Amazon.com customers will actually receive.  The printed label on the outside of the jar has also changed, becoming a little less attractive than what is pictured in the photo.  The dried shiitake mushrooms inside of the jar are adequately good.  They are smaller in diameter than the dried shiitake mushrooms in most other brands.  I strongly urge Roland to install a tamper-evident seal on the top of the jar for this product.  This would help to prevent people from conveniently ""taking a sample"" of dried shiitake mushrooms, leaving less mushrooms for the paying customer.  I only received enough dried shiitake mushrooms to reach the 55% level in the height of Roland's jar.  Roland's photo of this product shows the dried shiitake mushrooms reaching the 85% level in the height of the jar.",negative
"These are extremely yummy fruit snacks! I am always on a quest to find organic, easy, yummy foods for our busy family. I was excited to find these and quickly bought a box, I've been impressed with all the Annie's products I have bought. They didn't disappoint in the taste department, but.... I am a little disappointed about the ingredients in these.Ingredient #1: Organic Tapioca Syrup-this appears to be a great alternative to high fructose corn syrup and other sugary additives. Here's what I pulled up about this ingredient-"" Tapioca syrup provides the sweetness needed in a natural way. Produced from tapioca starch using a natural fermentation process, tapioca syrup is a gluten-free and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) alternative to corn syrup, sugar, honey, maple syrup and molasses.""  [...]Ingredient #2: Organic cane sugar-this is just sugar. It's organic, so it wasn't grown using pesticides or anything, but sugar is sugar and I try to limit it as much as possible. I'm bummed that this is the 2nd ingredient.The rest of the ingredients aren't really a big deal to me, but here they are: organic tapioca solids, organic white grape juice concentrate, pectin, citric acid, ascorbic acid, colors (tumeric, black carrot juice concentrate, annatto), natural flavors, sodium citrate, organic sunflower oil, and carnauba wax (from palm leaves)So why am I let down by this product? There are tons of great tasting fruit snacks out there that don't use any extra sugar to sweeten them. Stretch Island Origional Fruit Leathers don't use any extra sugars, here's the ingredients of their summer strawberry fruit leather- ""Apple Puree Concentrate, Pear Puree Concentrate, Strawberry Puree, Organic Natural Strawberry Flavor, Lemon Juice Concentrate. All Sugars Are Found Naturally In The Fruit."" Clif sells their Twisted Fruit rope that has no added sugar. Archer Farms sells a fruit snack for a great price that has no added sugar.So the Annie's Organic Fruit snacks are a great tasting snack that is far above those icky artificial brands that are loaded with artificial dye's and sugar, but I still think there's some room for improvement by using only fruit to sweeten it, rather than cane sugar.",positive
"I brew this Bigelow Earl Grey tea using the 6oz setting on my Keurig® Platinum B70. It is by far the best Earl Grey for the Keurig systems and I have tried them all. I went through several of the ""TeaPackages""; random assortments of various teas packaged together available here on Amazon. Most seemed artificial, bland, or simply didn't compare to their bagged counterparts. This was not only my favorite Earl Grey but also one of my favorite teas in general available in K-cups.For a little more perspective, I am an avid tea drinker. I consume 10-15 cups of tea a day. A majority of the tea I consume is Matcha or Hunmatsu-RyokuCha. I never mix sugar or milk into my tea. As such, I am particularly interested in teas that are robust and flavorful and not bitter. The bagged Bigelow is very good, not my favorite bagged Earl Grey but very good none the less. The K-cup variety is very close to the bagged version. For this I applaud them as few others can say this.That being said, our machines are perfectly capable of providing hot water for bagged teas. So why the K-cups? Convenience. Regardless of how good this and other K-cup varieties may be, nothing compares to a slow steep. Be it a bag, steeper or infuser they will always win over the instant cup varieties. However, nothing I have found beats the convenience of the Keurig system when it comes to guests and a good cup of coffee/tea. The Keurig system is so easy to use it takes little to no effort on the hosts part to provide a guests favorite beverage as our guests can brew a cup themselves! It's for this reason alone that I have gone through so many varieties of both to ensure an adequate selection of what I consider a good cup of joe and a great cup of tea.",positive
"I'm happy to hear that others are having good luck with this product.  Unfortunately, our experience has not been quite as positive.First, I was a bit disappointed at the construction.  For this price point I would have expected something other than flimsy plastic.Second, within a month of buying the door the retractable plastic piece started randomly going up and down.  I called their customer service department to inquire.  The rep described it as a known issue.  The solution was to disable the auto-retract safety feature.  I asked when a permanent fix was forthcoming and she told me that disabling the safety feature WAS the fix.  Baffled, I asked if she thought that was a good solution.  She told me I could return the product for a refund if I wanted to (after having cut a hole in the side of my house) in that pseudo-polite, passive-aggressive manner that makes me want to rub broken glass in my eyes.  I hope that she was simply someone who needs to be fired rather than a typical representation of the company.Third, as others have noted,the collar and ""fob"" are extraordinarily flimsy.  My standard poodle destroyed hers within a few weeks.  Compared to other dogs, she is very gentle so I was surprised when it just fell apart.  I was able to click it back together a few times and get it working, but this last time I saw some sort of yellow-ish corrosive looking goo inside it.  My wife called their customer service and they are sending a replacement.  Meanwhile,the poor dog is very confused.  :)Fourth, the fob is NOT directional.  We have fought with sensitivity settings until we are cross-eyed and whenever the dog is close to the door, it opens.Had we paid $50 or $75 for this product I wouldn't have even bothered with this review.  But, at ~$400.00 (including wall extension, extra batteries, shipping, etc) I am fairly disappointed.I hope others find this helpful.",negative
"We purchased this door because our cat wanted to defend its territory.  We also had 3 dogs, a 90+-pound Lab mix, an 80+-pound Lab mix and a Sheltie.  The door installed easily, and the dogs learned to use it within minutes.  We had visiting dogs (2 more large Lab mixes) and they learned to use the door as quickly.  Our only problem was with the collars, until I used small cable ties to keep the case together.  Since that time not problems with losing the case top and inside electronics, we had had the door about three years.  Recently a problem developed with the mechanism, it did not respond at all unless someone struck a blow on the door adjacent to the pet door.  Checking with the manufactures web site indicated this failure require a replacement of the main circuit board.  The manufacturer will rebuild the door for about half the cost of a replacement with a new door and provide a new warranty.  Shipping time is the only consideration in all this, leaving the door non-functioning whether ordering parts, a new door or refurbishing the old door.  We have had excellent success with the door for several years, and in spite of the current problem, I would recommend this door to everyone.I do however want to warn potential buyers of a specific vendor ""Better Life 24/7"" that is a non-responsive vendor.  I was told to expect my door no later than October 21st.  On October 24th I queried the vendor and did not receive any response from my inquiry.  I know that vendors have little control over the USPS or UPS/FedEx services, but a simple acknowledgement of my email to them (thru Amazon)would have been nice.  I can not recommend anyone purchase anything from ""Better Life 24/7"".It is now November 8th, I have yet to hear anything from ""Better Life 24/7"".  I have the greatest respect for Amazon, they filed a claim for the damaged product and I received a full refund.",positive
"We bought this with the hope of preventing cats from getting out.  They are smart enough to bait the dog to come near the door and let them out or in as they wish.I think this door is overpriced.  It does not come with a battery or charger, and you really need 2 batteries so you can charge one while using the other.  We installed it into a door, so using the ac power cord is not a good option.  Also, our puppy chewed through the wire connecting our computer to the Internet the first week we got him, making us nervous about a power cord in his space.We got a 2nd puppy.  A few days later we found the cover of his collar transmitter in the yard.  I guess the two dogs played too roughly and the transmitter came apart?  The button battery from the inside was missing, and it was 5:30 pm.  We looked in the grass for it til it got dark but never found it.  Swallowing a button battery is a medical emergency, kind of like appendicitis, only it can affect any part of the GI tract.  So we had to take both dogs to the emergency vet to get x-rayed to see if either had eaten the battery.  No battery in either dog, thank goodness, but we spent a bit more than $250 for that information.  The collar transmitter should have a screw or something to hold it together better.I am currently writing this from my bedroom, and I hear the door opening and closing over and over.  A dog must be sitting too close.  Guess that means we will be charging the battery again in the am.  I'm annoyed by the sound, though it is not horribly loud.  I really wish we had gone with a heavy duty magnetic type door.",negative
"I bought a medium automatic pet door in October 2011. Very happy with the door and my dogs quickly took to it. I paid $330 for the door + another $200 on collars and replacement collars. My door did malfunction about 2 months after the 1 year warranty (of course). I was originally very frustrated for a few reasons. First, I spent so much money on their product and couldn't believe it went out so soon ... and second, I was frustrated with the initial customer service person on the phone. They have an amazing follow up team that I spoke to a few days after I called about my broken door ... they were extremely helpful and they stand behind their claim of ""engineered to last a lifetime"". Perhaps I just got the 1 door that went out too soon?? Only time will tell. However, they have sent me a replacement door with an extended warranty. This really proves to me that they stand behind their product. It really makes me feel good about their product AND the fact that I have spent so much on their product. I knocked out 1 star only because these doors and collars are super expensive. A downfall ... however you get an awesome door that you can't find anywhere out there!A note on their waterproof collars ... not really waterproof so I wouldn't spend the extra money on them. Mine have gone out with just a simple drizzle outside. Instead I recommend the regular collars and buying a few back ups.",positive
"I purchsed this door about a year ago.  I dont know how I lived without it.Since the purchase neither My 8yr old German Sheppard or 5 yr old Husky havemade one ""mistake"" inside. It took less than a minute to train them to use it . Thedoor is transparent yet is tinted to add privacy.I had this professionaly installed / hardwired so I didnt have to fuss with battery chargingevery month, but do have the battery backup as well.The only reason I gave this 4 Stars , not five is because I have run into just one issue the transmittercollar is prone to snap apart when the dog scratches neck area xtra hard and the foot hits the transmittercover causing both the cover & battery to fall off. Between the two dogs it has happened only 3x total / in the past yearOther than that I have not had one problem.  It is about as attractive as it could be for a dog door.It gives me the freedom as well not having to  rush home knowing my dogs are doing the potty dance.see my 3 customer pictures attatched to item.",positive
"Overall the door works well, and our main complainy is with the collar.  The first collar was the standard one that came with the unit, which managed to fall apart within a week.  The company allowed me to upgrade to the more rugged collar for $10, which I did.  I also added a piece of electrical tape tightly around the seam of the plastic to make it more difficult for the transmitter to pop open, which has worked out well.The problem with this collar unit is that it needs to stay directly under the dogs neck, due to the directional sensor.  If it moves to the side of their neck or on top of their neck it won't work.  For our dog this happens about half the days that he wears it, rendering the door completely useless while we're at work, which is the reason we got the door to begin with.  I'm also concerned that he may get locked out of the house on a cold day when the collar gets repositioned.  We've tried attaching the unit to other collars (including his invisible fence collar that has prongs), but they all seem to rotate on his neck.I called the company to see if they had any tips on how to fix this issue, but they had no recommendation for me.  If anyone else has experienced a similar problem and figured out a way to fix it, please let me know!",negative
"The previous owners of our house had installed an earlier version of this door that finally failed after several years of hard use. We loved that door so much that we decided to replace it with this version, despite the high cost. First lesson, the dimensions between the old (mostly metal) door and the new (totally plastic) door are not the same, so I had to widen the opening by sawing a larger hole through my house. That done, the door has generally performed magnificently. This one is much quiter and has more features, including the ability to adjust sensor sensitivity, selectively turn off sensors, and use a battery back-up. As other reviewers note, the collars are the weak link, with crappy build quality and spotty reliability. The batteries seem to last about 4-6 months for a mostly indoor dog, and can sometimes be hard to find locally. The door also seems to malfunction on very hot days--my door is on the side of my house that gets direct sunlight in the afternoon. But that malfunction is, thankfully, a fairly rare occurrence. The other occasional issue, as other reviewers note, is sometimes odd directional issues with the collar that I have never quite managed to figure out. All in all, however, the door works perfectly 95% of the time and we do very much love the thing despite its quirks. I really fear the day that they quit manufacturing it, or change the dimensions again--I'm not sure I can make the hole in my house smaller!",positive
"We have had this door for over a year and it has been one of the best things I have ever purchased! We have three dogs, two large older dogs, and one small. We used to spend our day letting them out 100 times to chase squirrels only to let them back in two minutes later. The barking to go in and out was constant. Now their behavior is completely different. They let themselves in and out, no more barking, and freedom for us! When we are at work or gone long periods of time, we no longer worry about getting home to let them out. The only problem we have had with the door is that when it is really cold (teens or below), the door sometimes goes up and down a few times before it finally closes. Keeping in mind that it has probably opened and closed 600,000 times in the last year, I am happy with it's track record. One of our older dogs is afraid of everything... cameras, phones, etc. I was afraid she would be too afraid to use it. With some treats she learned to use it in about 15 minutes and has had no problem since. Great product!",positive
"This remote control pet door works as advertised: a pet with a transmitter approaches the door, the door opens, the petgoes through, and the door closes behind the pet. However there are several issues: (1) the lower-end collar is not waterresistant--if it get wet the transmitter shorts out. (2) Both the low-end and high-end transmitters are flimsy--the batterylid easily pops off, sometimes breaking the transmitter in the process (I'm on my sixth transmitter); the solution here issimple: I wrap the transmitter with two winds of strapping tape and this solves that issue. (3) The transmitter mounting collaritself is flimsy nylon that uses a dual ring rather than a snap or buckle: my cat shredded his collar in a few days, and I havebeen unable to reuse the transmitter--the transmitter attachment point is too narrow to accommodate a strong collar. I wouldlike to see a transmitter with a real mounting ring.The last issue is more of a design challenge rather than a problem: my female labrador needs access to the outside. My indoor-onlycat quickly figured out that if he could get the Lab near the door, he could use the door as well. Cats are smart that way. What Iwould like to see is a reverse-polarity transmitter that I could put on the cat that would force the door to close on approach.I recommend this remote-control access system to those folks willing to deal with the issues noted in the preceding paragraphs.",positive
"I bought the large high tech pet door 8 months ago. From the beginning, it took buying 5 collars before I could get 3 that worked. The collar radios are cheaply made, they fall apart. The nylon collars themselves easily come unravelled and are virtually impossible to find replacements.The door itself worked perfectly for 6 1/2 months. Then it began sticking in the open position. I have reached out the manufacturer several times, but have NEVER received a response. After reading their website FAQ, I decide to replace the motor assembly. This requires completely removing the door from the wall, removing no less than 28 different screws, prying the fly wheel from the old motor, attaching the new motor assembly to the fly wheel. Next, I wanted to test the new assembly, but you can't set the door upright without reinserting the majority of screws. Thankfully, the door worked perfectly. I reattached the back completely, then reattached the door to the wall... All for the tidy sum of 90.00 with shipping.One week later the door began sticking again. I contacted the company again... Still no response... The symptoms this time were a bit different. The door opens, then attempts to close 5-6 times, before successfully closing... AND this only happens as the day goes on... Not early in the morning or after several hours of non-use... I re-read the company website FAQ... They suggested replacing the motor assembly AND motherboard... After several days of no response from the company, I was getting desperate. So I ordered the motherboard... 60.00 later, the door is still acting the exact same way... Working perfectly in the morning, but sticking as the day wears on... I have spent almost 700.00 with this company and they have failed to respond to a single email or phone call... They suck!",negative
"We have had this door for about four years now and I don't know how we would get along without it.  We have two dogs and two cats and I truly believe this door must go up and down at least 100 times a day.  The first door quit working right at one year.  When I called Hi Tech Pet they agreed to send me a new door since I was so close to the warranty period.  Whew!  Then that door worked for three years with no problems at all.  A few days ago it would not go up and down.  We immediately headed to Amazon to see if they carried it.  They did and it was on prime!  Hi Tech Pet said it was probably the motor, but since the door is used so many times a day my husband opted for a new door.  Since the hole was already cut in the wall it was an easy fix to install this one.  It fit exactly as the old one did.  I ordered the door on Tuesday afternoon and it arrived by UPS on Thursday at 10:00 a.m., so we had the door from Amazon in less that 48 hours(but it was a long 48 hours for the human doormen!).I love this door.  The pets are so used to it that they didn't understand when they couldn't get in or out without us opening the door for two days.  I was not happy about that either.  I love the fact that it locks down securely when it closes.  I don't know how directional it really is because ours usually are just headed in or out, not hanging around the door.  We keep it on max most of the time since the puppy tends to go through at breakneck speed.We are in a rural area and would probably see many different critters in the house if we used the magnetic flap type of door.  This is stylish, secure and used to the max in our house.  Worth every penny for the aggravation it saves us.",positive
"As a follow up to my review below - I emailed and called the merchant through Amazon's website and the merchant promptly emailed and called me back to apologize for their mistake and to immediately send me a replacement item. Apparently it was a mistake from their warehouse and not a third-party that put the items together. Kudos to the merchant for their fast and personal response to my issue!So I meant to buy this basket for my sister for her birthday, but mistakenly shipped it to myself because of Amazon's easy one-click purchasing that I didn't even think about putting in the correct address. Once I figured out my mistake, the basket was already on the way to my house in California and rather than delay the basket further since it was for her birthday, I sent another one to her in Indiana.When I received my ""basket"" it was a gift box with all the stuff in it wrapped in plastic wrap and NOT a basket. When my sister got her gift it was actually a wrapped basket with a bow and looked very much like the picture on Amazon. Totally weird but I guess [...] farms out the work to local merchants to put together. NOt sure why otherwise I would get a box and she would receive a beautiful basket for the same item ordered. I'm happy SHE got the pretty basket though.",positive
"I used to spend a fortune on good Chai Tea at the coffee shop.  Then, I discovered the double-spice tea.  We both loved the stronger flavor of the spices.  To my dismay, on my next trip to the grocery store, the double-spice tea was nowhere to be found!  It was one of those items that apparently wasn't on their regular ordering schedule.  I looked it up on Amazon, and, there it was...six boxes at a time, on subscribe and save, a decent price, and quick delivery!  This tea is great with a ""sweetener of choice"" (I generally use stevia or agave in mine) and some milk or cream, hot or cold.  My hubbie drinks it with no additions at all and it is his ""pre-sleep"" tea of choice.  I've also used 5-7 bags in my iced tea maker and the result is yummy iced tea (or, add just a bag of this tea to regular tea for a hint of spice).  Stash teas are great overall.  I like the fact that they are individually wrapped in a ""foil"" wrap that holds together well and can be taken to the office or wherever without dissolving in one's pocket or purse!  It IS black tea and contains caffeine!  If this is a problem, try the Good Earth Original Caffeine-Free tea.  Also available on Amazaon, it is a delicious, slightly sweet, cinnamon-y tea!",positive
"I'm looking for a really good chai to make at home. This had good reviews and my local grocery store actually carried it. I brought it home, made a cup and literally couldn't drink it. I had to put 3 tsp the sugar in it and extra cream to even be able to take a few sips. And thats reslly saying domething because i usually take little to no sugar in my tea. I actually like bitter black tea. This chai by stash isn't bitter so much as just plsin bad. I love chai and used to order loose leaf ( at a high price) from a place online that doesn't have it anymore. I guess you get what you pay for. This tea has a terrible after taste i can't begin to describe. Like dirt or sour cinnamon. I like both cinnamon and cloves so i'm not sure my complaint is the same as other reviewers. It really tastes like old bitter, sour, cheap spices to me! Glad i got this on sale at the store rather than wasted money ordering here. This box willbe going to work, annonously so no one knows it's from me! Or perhaps i should just throw it out. Don't like to be wasteful but I can't bear the thought of drinking a whole box of this!",positive
"I am an Earl Grey fan, and I am currently enjoying a thermos of Stash's Double Bergamot as we speak. The citrus background of the standard Earl Grey mix is definitely amped up, making it into the central focus of the tea (as opposed to the black tea base). It is obvious you are still drinking tea, mind you, but now the bergamot flavoring is a lot more transparently citrus in origin.Cup by cup is probably the best way to make it your first time out. Making it by the traditional ""full pot"" method of ""1 per person and 1 per pot"" (and for me, often ""1 extra just for the fun of it"") makes the taste borderline spicy. This is how I first sampled it and it caused me to cough upon my initial swallow because I knew it was strong but was not quite expecting that level of strength. I recommend a little bit of honey and a little bit of milk to help bring the taste into roundness.Like Lapsang Souchong, this tea has a distinctive flavor that seems perfect for waking you up on a cold morning or refreshing you after a long day's hike. It gives me a little extra perk at work, and I like that.However, I cannot five star this tea because the flavor is a little too intense for the more casual drinker. I like having tea socially, and sharing it with my friends. Most of them outright dislike this one or only sip it sparingly (just like the aforementioned Lapsang Souchong).Earl Grey fans, however, can rest assured that it is a five star review for them.",positive
"I received a variety of Stash teas as a Bridal Shower souveneir over a year ago. I'm sorry i took so long to bust 'em open. Stash is an amazing quality with natural tasting, comforting flavours in both the Herbal and Black Tea lines. I am so impressed, I've become a Stash convert.This Double Chai is very well balanced in it's spices, but still comforting and yet refreshing at the same time. I made mine mostly according to the directions (tea is easy that way), but i did use sweetened condensed milk instead of regular milk and sugar. It may not be 'Starbucks Quality' as one reviewer lamented, but I'm sure the beauty of Chai is that it can be well made in a variety if different ways. And while i've never been big into Chai, in the future, I'm definitely going to keep a stock of this Chai tea in my pantry. And unlike many other common brands of black tea, this one does not go bitter after 5-10 minutes of steeping. I'm used to having to be vigilant about removing the bag after 3 minutes, because I'm sensitive to the bitter over-steeped taste of lower quality black teas. That was not at all an issue with either of the black teas I've tried from this company. I can't wait to buy more Stash Teas.",positive
"I enjoy a variety of teas from herbal to traditional to Green & White's, but generally prefer green teas.  I found the Stash brand on sale once and they had a huge selection, so I picked 5 or 6 varieties to try, including the Double Bergamot Earl Grey.  I had originally planned to pass on this variety, but thought I may as well give it a try.  As the days went on I tried each of the varieties one by one and really enjoyed them.  Then finally I got to the DB Earl Grey.  I didn't have high expectations for it, but let me tell you -- I was absolutely blown away by this tea.  It is perhaps the best tasting, most full-bodied and yet elegant tea (I know that's a strange word to describe tea with) I've ever tasted.  If you like regular Earl Greys, you will LOVE this tea.  You can tell the Bergamot oil is of very high quality.  Take your time to inhale the scent of the tea bag before you even start brewing -- it's that good.  The taste cannot be compared to any other Earl Grey I've had, and I've had some very good ones.  And you can brew quite a large cup (like a double tea-cup size) with one bag.  This tea is very full-bodied, so if you like your teas weaker, don't leave it brewing for too long.  They did not skimp on this tea and you really owe it to yourself to give it a try.",positive
"I have tried spiced chai tea, but it did not have enough spices. I also tried a mix where you just add water, but they were too sweet. I prefer a stronger spice flavor and I like to be able to control the amount of milk and sugar. So, I usually make my own chai spiced tea from scratch. I get just the right amount of ingredients, but it is a lot of trouble and takes time.Then I tried the Stash Double Spiced Chai Tea. With more spice than most other teas I found the flavor and intensity to be fairly close to my home-made chai. This chai tea is able to maintain the flavor of the black tea with a nice blend of spices that give it a little extra kick with the double-spice. Of course, with more spices comes more bitterness. The way to lessen the bitterness is to slightly increase the milk and sugar. A better way to help cut the bitterness is to use honey instead of sugar.I will still make my own home-made version when I have the time to make it. But, I will also use this Stash Double Spice Chai Tea as an alternative until I find something better.",positive
"I drank the regular strength Stash Chai for more than a year, and I liked it very much, although I always found myself wishing for a spicier version. When I learned that Stash also makes a Double Spice Chai I picked up a box of it at a local coffee/tea shop and decided it was actually closer to my preferences. When I had a chance to order a case of the Double Spice Chai on Amazon I made my purchase and have been happily drinking it at breakfast for the last couple of months. I make a large double-sized mug-full using two tea bags and I drink it fairly sweet and with a considerable amount of milk or Half and Half, since that is closer to the traditional way to prepare chai as I understand it. I do like it a lot, but I have to agree with the reviewer who commented that the double spice tends to overpower the strength of the black tea component and that Stash would do well to use a heartier variety of black tea in their formulation of this product. Nevertheless, I am still generally content with my Double Chai and am continuing to enjoy my morning brew of it.",positive
"We've been eating the Wild Planet tuna for a while (and it's also excellent), and decided to give this a try. It's more expensive, but very very good, with real salmon flavor and texture. It truly is skinless and boneless, and in nice big chunks (it's like a big piece of fish in the can, with maybe some smaller chunks to fill the space and weight needs). And being wild-caught, and in BPA-free cans, there's the added assurance that they're good for you!This would be excellent in a salmon salad, but what I do with it most often is a salmon hash, with sweet potatoes. It's also good mixed into mac & cheese! For those of us who don't have regular reliable sources of fresh wild sockeye this is really a great option.IMPORTANT NOTE: after the comment here I did further research, and the cans for the salmon are NOT, as of mid-2012, BPA-free (the tuna and sardines are). Sorry for the misinformation; I had seen reports that all of the Wild Planet seafood was BPA-free, but apparently (according to the company) there are no Alaska plants working with BPA-free cans and their other tests to date have not been satisfactory.Since it's an occasional rather than everyday for me, and the quality is otherwise so high, I'll keep using this. But others should make their own decisions.",positive
"This sauces are absolutely great! First of all, unlike many others, they are not just plain hot, they are actually really, really tasty.I'm an average heat lover. That means I don't count drops when adding Tabasco to my meal, but not eating whole habaneros instead of cucumbers either :)So here's my humble opinion about this combo:1) Jalapeno Death. Jalapenos, tomatillos and tequila. Very mild, crispy and refreshing. Amazing on tamales. Expect to finish this bottle fast.2) Original Death - delicious, frutty and moderately spicy. If you felt like original Tabasco is not hot enough, this one will be just right. Good with pretty much everything. I did not try it on oysters yet, but expecting this to be superb combination.3) After Death. That's where the fun begins! Nice punch of habanero and long peppery aftertaste. Great on red meat, absolutely gorgeous on lamb and pork.  My favorite so far.4) Sudden Death. Did you read the recommendation on the bottle about using a micro-drop? Oh, you didn't... Well, you probably should. This thing is HOT. But it feels interesting: not an instant kick, but rather fast growing powerful avalanche of heat with long earthy aftertaste. It will put tears on your eyes and smile on your face - that's for sure. And because there's no instant kick, it is really easy to overdose, so be careful.This sauce also has Siberian ginseng in it (not sure if it affects taste, but just having it in sauce is cool indeed)P.S. I'm looking forward to trying out Mega and Ultra DeathP.P.S.  With this combo you also get two very nice and surprisingly well made skull keychains.",positive
"I used to spend a fortune on good Chai Tea at the coffee shop.  Then, I discovered the double-spice tea.  We both loved the stronger flavor of the spices.  To my dismay, on my next trip to the grocery store, the double-spice tea was nowhere to be found!  It was one of those items that apparently wasn't on their regular ordering schedule.  I looked it up on Amazon, and, there it was...six boxes at a time, on subscribe and save, a decent price, and quick delivery!  This tea is great with a ""sweetener of choice"" (I generally use stevia or agave in mine) and some milk or cream, hot or cold.  My hubbie drinks it with no additions at all and it is his ""pre-sleep"" tea of choice.  I've also used 5-7 bags in my iced tea maker and the result is yummy iced tea (or, add just a bag of this tea to regular tea for a hint of spice).  Stash teas are great overall.  I like the fact that they are individually wrapped in a ""foil"" wrap that holds together well and can be taken to the office or wherever without dissolving in one's pocket or purse!  It IS black tea and contains caffeine!  If this is a problem, try the Good Earth Original Caffeine-Free tea.  Also available on Amazaon, it is a delicious, slightly sweet, cinnamon-y tea!",positive
"I'm looking for a really good chai to make at home. This had good reviews and my local grocery store actually carried it. I brought it home, made a cup and literally couldn't drink it. I had to put 3 tsp the sugar in it and extra cream to even be able to take a few sips. And thats reslly saying domething because i usually take little to no sugar in my tea. I actually like bitter black tea. This chai by stash isn't bitter so much as just plsin bad. I love chai and used to order loose leaf ( at a high price) from a place online that doesn't have it anymore. I guess you get what you pay for. This tea has a terrible after taste i can't begin to describe. Like dirt or sour cinnamon. I like both cinnamon and cloves so i'm not sure my complaint is the same as other reviewers. It really tastes like old bitter, sour, cheap spices to me! Glad i got this on sale at the store rather than wasted money ordering here. This box willbe going to work, annonously so no one knows it's from me! Or perhaps i should just throw it out. Don't like to be wasteful but I can't bear the thought of drinking a whole box of this!",positive
"I am an Earl Grey fan, and I am currently enjoying a thermos of Stash's Double Bergamot as we speak. The citrus background of the standard Earl Grey mix is definitely amped up, making it into the central focus of the tea (as opposed to the black tea base). It is obvious you are still drinking tea, mind you, but now the bergamot flavoring is a lot more transparently citrus in origin.Cup by cup is probably the best way to make it your first time out. Making it by the traditional ""full pot"" method of ""1 per person and 1 per pot"" (and for me, often ""1 extra just for the fun of it"") makes the taste borderline spicy. This is how I first sampled it and it caused me to cough upon my initial swallow because I knew it was strong but was not quite expecting that level of strength. I recommend a little bit of honey and a little bit of milk to help bring the taste into roundness.Like Lapsang Souchong, this tea has a distinctive flavor that seems perfect for waking you up on a cold morning or refreshing you after a long day's hike. It gives me a little extra perk at work, and I like that.However, I cannot five star this tea because the flavor is a little too intense for the more casual drinker. I like having tea socially, and sharing it with my friends. Most of them outright dislike this one or only sip it sparingly (just like the aforementioned Lapsang Souchong).Earl Grey fans, however, can rest assured that it is a five star review for them.",positive
"I received a variety of Stash teas as a Bridal Shower souveneir over a year ago. I'm sorry i took so long to bust 'em open. Stash is an amazing quality with natural tasting, comforting flavours in both the Herbal and Black Tea lines. I am so impressed, I've become a Stash convert.This Double Chai is very well balanced in it's spices, but still comforting and yet refreshing at the same time. I made mine mostly according to the directions (tea is easy that way), but i did use sweetened condensed milk instead of regular milk and sugar. It may not be 'Starbucks Quality' as one reviewer lamented, but I'm sure the beauty of Chai is that it can be well made in a variety if different ways. And while i've never been big into Chai, in the future, I'm definitely going to keep a stock of this Chai tea in my pantry. And unlike many other common brands of black tea, this one does not go bitter after 5-10 minutes of steeping. I'm used to having to be vigilant about removing the bag after 3 minutes, because I'm sensitive to the bitter over-steeped taste of lower quality black teas. That was not at all an issue with either of the black teas I've tried from this company. I can't wait to buy more Stash Teas.",positive
"I enjoy a variety of teas from herbal to traditional to Green & White's, but generally prefer green teas.  I found the Stash brand on sale once and they had a huge selection, so I picked 5 or 6 varieties to try, including the Double Bergamot Earl Grey.  I had originally planned to pass on this variety, but thought I may as well give it a try.  As the days went on I tried each of the varieties one by one and really enjoyed them.  Then finally I got to the DB Earl Grey.  I didn't have high expectations for it, but let me tell you -- I was absolutely blown away by this tea.  It is perhaps the best tasting, most full-bodied and yet elegant tea (I know that's a strange word to describe tea with) I've ever tasted.  If you like regular Earl Greys, you will LOVE this tea.  You can tell the Bergamot oil is of very high quality.  Take your time to inhale the scent of the tea bag before you even start brewing -- it's that good.  The taste cannot be compared to any other Earl Grey I've had, and I've had some very good ones.  And you can brew quite a large cup (like a double tea-cup size) with one bag.  This tea is very full-bodied, so if you like your teas weaker, don't leave it brewing for too long.  They did not skimp on this tea and you really owe it to yourself to give it a try.",positive
"I have tried spiced chai tea, but it did not have enough spices. I also tried a mix where you just add water, but they were too sweet. I prefer a stronger spice flavor and I like to be able to control the amount of milk and sugar. So, I usually make my own chai spiced tea from scratch. I get just the right amount of ingredients, but it is a lot of trouble and takes time.Then I tried the Stash Double Spiced Chai Tea. With more spice than most other teas I found the flavor and intensity to be fairly close to my home-made chai. This chai tea is able to maintain the flavor of the black tea with a nice blend of spices that give it a little extra kick with the double-spice. Of course, with more spices comes more bitterness. The way to lessen the bitterness is to slightly increase the milk and sugar. A better way to help cut the bitterness is to use honey instead of sugar.I will still make my own home-made version when I have the time to make it. But, I will also use this Stash Double Spice Chai Tea as an alternative until I find something better.",positive
"I drank the regular strength Stash Chai for more than a year, and I liked it very much, although I always found myself wishing for a spicier version. When I learned that Stash also makes a Double Spice Chai I picked up a box of it at a local coffee/tea shop and decided it was actually closer to my preferences. When I had a chance to order a case of the Double Spice Chai on Amazon I made my purchase and have been happily drinking it at breakfast for the last couple of months. I make a large double-sized mug-full using two tea bags and I drink it fairly sweet and with a considerable amount of milk or Half and Half, since that is closer to the traditional way to prepare chai as I understand it. I do like it a lot, but I have to agree with the reviewer who commented that the double spice tends to overpower the strength of the black tea component and that Stash would do well to use a heartier variety of black tea in their formulation of this product. Nevertheless, I am still generally content with my Double Chai and am continuing to enjoy my morning brew of it.",positive
"After trying Artisana's Cacao Bliss, I wanted to sample some of the manufacturer's other products.  I really enjoy macademia nuts and thought the Macadamia with Cashews butter would be a good product to try.  This product is made with just two ingredients -- macadamias and cashews -- and I can say that this product demonstrates what a healthy, good for you food should taste like.Unlike Cacao Bliss, which is a solid product at room temperature, the macadamia cashew butter is easily retrieved from the container.  There was some oil separation but after a little stirring, one can take a butter knife and quickly spread the substance on a piece of toast or apple slices; the product is incredibly smooth out of the jar.  When looking at the butter, you will see little pieces of nuts which makes this product product have some texture.  This macadamia cashew butter is not as chunky as most chunky peanut butters; the chunks in this product are much finer.  I found the flavor to be very much influenced by the raw cashews and actually considered my jar to be more of a cashew butter than a macadamia butter.It is recommended that this product be refrigerated for a longer life.While not noted explicitly on the product's label, I could see nothing that would contradict my belief that this is a vegan product.  There is no milk, honey, eggs or other animal-based substances that go into the formulation of this product. According to the product packaging, this product is ""made in a facility that processes tree nuts and soy, but does not process peanuts, gluten, dairy, cholesterol or GMO's.""This is my second good experience with Artisana products.  For holiday gift giving, I'm definitely going to be packaging several of Artisana's products in gift baskets.  They are tasty, natural and unique.This product is made in the United States",positive
"Folks, move along--don't buy this from these people.  They are completely incompetent.As an example, here's how they dealt w/my order 2 weeks ago:1 Waited a WEEK, then called me 6 TIMES, harassing me in the middle of a work meeting.2 No one should EVER ship food 2nd day on Wednesdays--most food companies realize this.  If the shipper does make a mistake, the food is sitting in a warehouse somewhere, rotting.  These people actually WAIT A WEEK AND A HALF, then ship on Wednesdays!  Then they try to blame the shippers for their own inccompetence!3. The owner of this company then, after all the fiasco discussed above, send a nasty email, complaining about my rudeness (yeah, why don't we call him 6 times in a row, during some inconvenient time).  He also blamed the shipping being late on FedEx (um, if you shipped on Tuesday or Monday, this doesn't happen)4. Finally, he tried to claim they had upgraded me for shipping on 2nd day air, when the shipping was FREE for orders over 80 dollats.All in all, this is a really bad company.  If you want headaches, then please feel free and order from these people.My advice?  Order from D'Artagnans--I've dealt with them many times and they are considerate, acknowledge mistakes and at least attemt to rectify mistakes, instead of denying any fault at all.One last thing to sum this up--I ordered A WEEK LATER from Thai Food here on Amazon.  The order showed up 5 DAYS BEFORE THIS DID.  But they're not incompetent--not if you talk to them!",negative
"In the past, I've had to wake up with a monkey on my back every morning. The knowledge that I would have to go throughout the day, constantly having my jimmies rustled. I've tried to tell my boss about my jimmies, and how he can help them not be rustled, but all he does is laugh it off, rustling me and my jimmies even further. That monkey made my life unbearable.Now, Gorilla Munch has given me a monkey I want on my back. When I first saw this cereal, I knew, I knew that this cereal could keep my jimmies unrustled, and keep me happy. Ever since my first bite, my jimmies feel like they could fly away to a place without rustling. My jimmies have not been rustled since last Thursday.On a more serious note, rustled jimmies have become a worldwide issue. When I had my jimmies rustled, I was not the only one. Across the world, thousands and thousands of people, gorillas, koalas, pandas, penguins, lemurs and coatis have their jimmies rustled by people they thought were their friends.Jimmie rustling needs to be taken to the supreme court. Jimmie rustling needs to have a law, restricting jimmie rustlers from rustling these victims. If you want to help those with rustled jimmies, please buy a box of this cereal.If your wallet has had its jimmies rustled, then please call 1-800-JIM-MIES. Rustlers will be hung up on and reported to the triumverate.",positive
"If you are skipping sodium in order to keep your sodium intake below the RDA of 500 mg, then this product has too much sodium for you despite its ""low sodium"" claim: Serving size: 3/4 cup (30g); 9 servings per box; 100 mg of sodium; 1 gram of total fat (0 g saturated or trans fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g total  carbohydrate (9 g sugars); and 2 g of dietary fiber.That said, this is quite a yummy breakfast cereal, especially for a puffed corn cereal.  The ingredients are organic  corn meal, organic evaporated cane juice, and sea salt.  It must be the cane juice that makes it taste so much better than its mainstream nonorganic competitors.  My daughter and I finished off the box in one morning!The box design is unusually informative and my daughter took it apart at the seam in order to spread it out like a poster.  On the back of the box is ""The Story of Kureba"", a gorilla born on October 3, 1999 in the war-torn country of Rwanda.  Readers are encouraged to help Kureba, his mother, and his family by contributing to an Adopt-A-Gorilla program.  On the inside of the box are 4 stories: What Does The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Do?, Saving Gorillas, Isaro and Uncle Rano, and the Adopt-A-Gorilla program.",positive
"Tastes like granola.That's pretty much all I could say in a positive review. Now let me get to the negatives:1) The granola has an almost stale characteristic to it. I don't think I'd call it rock-hard, but they've taken crunchy a little over-board. You have to soak it in milk for at least ten minutes before it becomes palatable. (I suspect that it is the lack of fat that makes it this way).2) If you didn't read it on the package, you wouldn't really know there were apples in this.  There is no apple taste to speak of, and I'm not sure where they're hiding.  And if you didn't see the little dried pink strawberries, you wouldn't know there were strawberries in there either. It just tastes like granola -- nothing special.3) The bag isn't any good.  I realize this is taking the review to the extreme, but this stuff is packaged in a clear plastic that is difficult to open (and virtually impossible without scissors).  After you get that first bowl-full, you've gotta be careful to avoid creasing or ripping the plastic at the top of the open bag.  If you fail, the plastic tears down the side of the bag, and you have a big granola mess.  Now maybe you're not as clumsy as I am before my first cup of coffee, but I tend to be a little cranky in the morning when my granola bag tears and I have to find another container to store the stuff in (assuming the dog isn't eating it off the floor for me).4) Not exactly cheap, is it?  Folks, this 12-ounce bag is really small - probably no more than five modest servings.",positive
"after reading the other reviews, i'm confused and don't think that anyone was talking about THIS TEA! (sounded like most comments pertained to prince of peace green tea, and don't have anything to do with the instant dong quai and red date tea that i clicked on...that being said, this is a remarkable tea...it's delicious, it's instant (so you don't have to wait for it to steep) and it's really good for you...i just love the taste of this, but then again - i enjoy the uniquely-bitter flavor of dong quai (but this isn't bitter, it's yummy!)...for those who don't know, dong quai is considered to be ""ginseng for women"" beceause it's very high in vit B12 and helps to keep women from becoming anemic (due the their monthly cycle)...it also is said to help regulate irregular periods, when used on a daily basis...that said, this tea is special because it helps to ""draw one's energy"" downwards (and the red date, adds to this effect in that red is the color of the 1st chakra)...in other words, this tea has aphrodisiac qualities and will create pleasnt feelings when taken before bed (and it's ""good for you"" and it tastes good and it's a snap to make)...so what's there to be quibbling about?",positive
"My household has this tea stocked up at all times.. not to say it's my favorite tea, but it's my favorite day to day tea. We tend to drink Green Tea for its health benefits and as Green Teas go this one is affordable and fairly high quality for tea bag types. A few notes.. you have to be fairly careful about steeping this tea, it doesn't have a whole lot of tolerance from ""crisp and delicious"" to ""overpowering and slightly off-putting"". I guess I attribute that to the freshness of the tea. I'm not sure. I've had a lot different results with loose tea in a ball and some herbal teas. While this tastes good when you get it right, if you forget the cup for a few minutes, it's not forgiving. That said, that's the only real drawback to this tea. Yes. I've had teas I would rate five stars, six if I could. Yes, they also cost 5-6x more than this easily for a quarter of the amount of tea. Bottom line, if you drink a lot of tea, this is a good brand to buy. If you don't drink a whole lot and would rather buy something really high quality for the few times you do partake of it, I'd look elsewhere.",positive
I am sensitive to Caffeine and supposedly the White teas have 1/3 approx. what Black teas contain. And about half of what the green teas contain. This probably varies all over the place however. Often a decaf tea isn't. If you want no caf you need to look for caf free teas and drinks. I find a kick to this white tea but it definitely is not as bad as some of black teas. My husband and I can't tolerate a lot of tannins and this seems to be high in them as the other reviewer mentioned it's astringent properties. But we temper that with milk or 100% Cranberry Juice concentrates as well as lemon juice or powdered. Good both hot or iced. Looking forward to making sun tea for ice tea with these bags. Look on the net this item is cheaper as are all the Prince of Peace items else where even after paying shipping which is usually reasonable. I hope they don't up the price just because everyone else's white tea is higher. I wish it was available in a loose tea too. A smooth flavored good tasting tea that reminds me of teas I had as a child and at Chinese restaurants. Beats anything I can buy in local supermarkets.I did try the organic version and no way. This one is better for some reason. Stronger and overall a better product even the bag it'self is better than the organic's.,positive
"Spices from Butcher and Packer are always a pleasant event.Whom does not want to get ripped off from buying spices from a middleman grocery chain whom jacks up the prices through the roof.Instead, by from the source as i have always done.One pound of spice is too much? Go find your family to split the spice order and buy in bulk. Next time you are walking down the grocery aisle LOOK at the price of one of those 4 ounce spice containers and instead envision yourself buying four times that much for about the price of that jacked up spice sold at that store.Review their complete Amazon posted website store and add to your order anything and everything you would normally buy at the grocery store.Then, when those one pound purchases arrive, they are in sealed plastic bags so you will need in advance spice holding containers to transfer that spice via funnel.Buy extra of peppers cause you know you are already using pepper and determine whether ground versus whole is best for you.Place a massive order versus small orders since the shipping fees by ratio become cheaper with the larger the order. Arrives packaged well.Now, that Christmas holiday is soon arriving check out all their spices like nutmeg,etc and start your baking in bulk.enough said, check out their amazon website and review your order per pounds.Remember, one pound of spice is alot of spice too.Enjoy and save some of your hard earned cash.",positive
"One thing you'll notice from having this tea, right off the bat is the larger size of the tea leaves, and how much tea is in the bag itself. I went back to the market and have since bought 3 more boxes of tea from different brands, and quality and size are easily noticeable; Stash PGT's leaves actually look like leaves, and not burnt up, shriveled sawdust. They leaves also have a pretty color, and aren't oxidized.Since I grew up on sugar laden drinks, drinking both teas without sugar was rough, but now that I'm used to it, these teas are just super tasty and don't even need a grain of sugar. I also cold brew my tea, rather than pour warm/scalding/hot water on it. I was reading on a forum that brewing teas in cold water helps to draw out more antioxidants. Cold brewed black tea is better for you than hot brewed oolong, believe it or not. Also, I can't stomach the flavor of warm/scalding/hot water tea. It's just...bleh. Cold-brewing tea is similar to making sun tea, except, it isn't placed in the sun. I ""brew"" my tea from anywhere between 15 min to 30 min.~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Stash is a great starter tea if you've never seriously drunk tea before. After tasting around a bit, this tea is not really as good as I thought it was...Taste around, it's the only way you'll know if somethings really good or not~",positive
"After trying about 30 different brands of Green Tea, I have found this to be the best tasting. This Green Tea is a blend of Japanese Green Teas, which are more robust and flavourful than typical Chinese Greens. The only Green Tea I've tasted that compares is straight Yama Moto Yama from Japan. I believe Yama Moto Yama is also in the Stash blend.As far as Green Teas go, this blend is among the naturally sweetest and has no bitterness... unless you overcook it. The trick I have found to getting the best flavour from Green Teas is not using too high a temperature to steep it. Steep at a lower temp (170F-180F) for a longer time which will result in a tea that is actually green in colour, not brown or gold. Also, this tea tastes best as is, don't put any sweeteners in it like sugar or honey. If you are addicted to sugar, ween yourself off of it and enjoy the great flavour of this premier Green Tea.Of course, Green Tea is incredibly healthy, rich in anti-oxidants and relaxing theanine, is not harmfully acidic like coffee and there is also one quarter the amount of caffiene than in coffee - easier to brew too!The price is quite reasonable considering the quality of tea you are getting. Better yet, buy it in bulk for great savings.If you want to be even healthier, Stash also sells their Premium Green Tea in organic form for only a few more pennies per bag.Enjoy and be healthy!",positive
"I used to drive to an out of the way grocery store for Stash Moroccan Mint.  When they stopped carrying it I  was so upset!  It did a hard core internet search and finally found out I could order from Amazon in bulk.  Yay! I drink green tea for the health benefits, and have been drinking various kinds for about ten years now.  Before I found this kind, I would choke down regular green (which tastes like hay!) and tried all of the flavored kinds.  Most of the teas would hurt my stomach if I drank them in the morning on an empty stomach.  Moroccon mint doesn't bother my tummy at all.  In fact, If I have an upset stomach or feel really full, this tea actually calms it.  I drink two talls of this tea a day.  I am thirty years old, but I hear everyday that I look like I am in my early 20's.  People quite literally don't believe that I am 30.  I really think a lot of this has to do with the powerful health benefits.  Beyond this, I am around children all the time as I nanny for a side job, and am never sick.  I would highly recommend this tea, and I have tried them all! But please don't order a bunch because I don't want it to be out of stock!  ha ha! One more thing, I replaced green tea with coffee and it was not a difficult switch.  If I can do it, you can too!",positive
"****This tea is good---it is a meld of green and white teas: White tea, Japanese green tea, Chinese green tea, Assam green tea, Darjeeling green tea, and organic green tea from Sri Lanka. It has a mild and interesting taste, and doesn't appear to be as strong in its caffeine effects as some other green or white teas.I went to Stash's website to find out more about Fusion Green and White and it says that white tea is a very rare and healthful tea, even more so than green tea, containing powerful antioxidants; it is thought that white tea may have the strongest anti-carcinogenic effects of all teas.  White tea is not oxidized, but withered and dried by steaming. It is not clear exactly how much white tea is present in this tea compared to all of the greens---I'm thinking there might be far more green than white. Still, it is a fine tea nonetheless.For a basic green tea, with some extra-healthful white tea added, it is a not-overly-exciting but certainly tasty tea. I would especially recommend it for people new to tea drinking who want to branch out from orange pekoe to something different, and are looking for a gentle introduction to the wide world of teas.Note that this review is for the bulk packaging of six tea boxes, for an incredible Amazon price break!****",positive
"I do not find this tea to be overly sweet and I take it hot or cold without any sweetener. I prefer it hot I find, but have tried it iced and found it to be quite pleasant.  This tea has a lightly fruity taste.  There are many ingredients, which I have found to be true of all of Stash's herbal teas.  To fear the ingredients, they are all top quality and marry well.  I wondered what ""goji berry flavor"" was and contacted the company.  Here is a transcript:Email reply from Stash when asked about goji berry flavor:Unfortunately it's proprietary information with our suppliers; however we do require natural statements from our suppliers. We use the Code of Federal Regulations as far as our definition of naturalAccording to the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR), the term natural flavor means ""the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive,  protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juices, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible years, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof, whose significant function in t food is flavoring rather than nutritional.""There you have it, essential oil of goji berry.  Not so mysterious after all.  I recommend getting the superfruit sampler where you get to try this flavor and five others.  I have found them all to be outstanding and go back for more all the time.",positive
"I drink STASH PREMIUM MOROCCAN MINT GREEN TEA all day with no adverse ""overdose"" effects from caffeine.  The flavor is not grassy like some green teas, but very clean.  I don't normally like mint taste in anything other than gum or toothpaste, but this mint is subtle and goes great with the clean taste of the tea.  Besides green tea, the ingredients are spearmint, lemongrass, and peppermint.  Lemongrass is another ingredient that can be overwhelming, but if it's truly in there, I can't taste it.  So as I write this, I am realizing it contains a lot of flavors that shouldn't work for me, but they do!  In fact, I enjoy it so much, I get a little anxious if I let myself run low.  It's a great thing to be able to order it in bulk from Amazon.I do want to note that the tea can get a little bitter if steeped too long.  I try to go no longer than five minutes, but I often forget about it at work.  For me, it's drinkable but noticeable.  On the other hand, I'm not an aficionado.  I don't worry about the temperature of the water I use to brew the tea.  At home, I use the hot water that comes out of my Keurig coffee maker; at work, I use the hot water out of the filtered water dispenser.  As evidenced by the amount I consume, the flavor comes out great!",positive
"Amazing tea.That pretty much sums it up - it's an amazing tea. The taste is sweet and the smell is strong and also sweet. I love waking up, steeping a teabag with two teaspoons of cane sugar and half water half milk mixture. Adding milk gives the tea an amazing body and unlike a reviewer said below, there is no notes of green olives nor of cough syrup - this tea is simply astounding.I've tried Stash's Mango/Passion fusion and their Chai tea but didn't care for those, then I stumbled upon this one and O-M-G is all I had to say. The Chai has a somewhat bitter aftertaste and the Mango/Passion is forgettable on the palette. This tea however I love. The smell like I said is strong, super strong, and sweet. The taste is also amazing, very fruity and very very endearing. However, on the downside, I would not recommend that you make this tea with water alone, although it is a very smooth tea, it lacks body - thus, like I said before, make it as follows:Steep in 4oz hot water with 2 teaspoons of cane sugar (or substitute your own)Add 4oz warm milkThe milk as I said gives it extra body that the tea lacks, however it is forgiveable. Stash truly hit the mark on this one and hopefully they don't discontinue it - because the day they do discontinue it, I will be a very very sad man :(",positive
"I will start off this review by stating that this product is gluten free, kosher and vegan.  For my unhealthy eat bagged and processed junk ways this little bar surprisingly hit all the right notes.  When you first open it, you will see that it is a smidgen smaller than a Snickers bar.  Yes... Yes... I do see the irony of including an unhealthy candybar in my review of a good for you alternative.  Now onto the flavor:  It is laced with crushed almonds throughout and has a very strong molasses taste. The bar is a tad sweet but in a natural way.  It isn't the same as diet products in respect to the flavor.  The chocolate almond flavor is very dark and looks like a tight moist brownie.  The smell is very reminiscent of a dark coffee.  From it's wrapper claims it is chock full of protein and a healthy alternative to all those other bars filled with preservatives and filler.  At the end of the day I not only loved the bar but so did my family.  The box was gone in 2 days.  No one else complained about the molasses flavored sweetness that would have me reaching for a drink after 3 bites.  The sweetness does satisfy a sweet tooth though!  Highly recommend to families and individuals that are looking for that healthy alternative that is PURE.. awesome find for those that have dietary restrictions.  For us I find them to be a bit steep in price considering our house of five goes through them at lightening speed.",positve
"I was looking for a less-unhealthy-than-usual breakfast or snack that I could carry with me and eat on the go or at my desk, and so I gave these a try.  I have nothing to compare them to as far as similar bars are concerned.  I am not a health fanatic - - the words ""chocolate"" and ""almonds"" appeal to me much more than any health claims.  I want the good stuff, and I want it now.  I like rich tasting foods, but dislike sweet foods.  As you've probably guessed by now, I will not be reviewing these bars based on grams of this or that or energy levels or any such, just taste.Before I ate my first Pure Naturals bar, I had no idea what to expect.  I found the dense texture a little surprising and the taste okay, nothing great but certainly not bad -- definitely not sweet.  Then the next day, I ate a bar for breakfast with a cup of tea.  After that I started craving them and have had one most mornings since then.  I find them a good alternative to other on-the-go breakfasts and very satisfying.  I really enjoy them now and would recommend that people give them a chance.I might add that I find a full bar good for a light breakfast, but a full bar is too much for an afternoon snack at my desk.  I cut them in half for a snack and save the second half for the next day.",positive
"Over the years I have eaten MANY ""health"" bars, fiber bars, protein bars, etc.  I usually eat a protein bar a day, and I am very used to the chalky texture and taste of protein bars and have learned to overcome them.  The Pure Natural Chocolate Almond bar is not a protein bar, but tastes almost as bad as that. Correction, it tastes, worse than a protein bar.  There is no real chocolate taste to it at all, and the protein chunks that are in it taste like these cheap almond pieces they used to shove into candy bars 30 years ago, way too small to offer any real taste.  Actually, they taste just like the nuts you get in brownies. I love almonds, but hated the taste of these. I forced myself to eat three of these bars so I could give them an accurate review, and that was extremely difficult.The selling point of Pure Bars are that they are made with natural, whole ingredients and are vegetarian and gluten-free.  As someone who is trying to avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup and added sugar, I like that, however it doesn't do me any good if I can't enjoy the product enough to consume it.  I know some reviews have claimed that these are ""health bars"" and that they have too much sugar, but they are not marketed as a ""health bar.""  Too many people confuse the ideas of ""whole"" and ""natural"" foods as ""health"" foods, which is entirely not the case. The idea is that these bars are for people who don't want additives and a lot of over-processing in their food, it's just unfortunately that they taste so bad.  If you're looking for a better-tasting alternative, I'd suggestion the -  Kashi Go Lean Crunchy Variety Bars (All Natural) - 24 ct. (meal Replacement Bars) or maybe the Clif Builders Bars.",negative
"I think this is one of those types of food products where you will either really like it or not care for it.I am a chocolate fan and I love chocolate and almonds, so I figured this was a natural fit for me.Upon opening the first bar it seems like any other bar of it's type. However, once that first bite was in my mouth it's evident it was not. The chocolate in these bards over powers the taste of anything else. Like I said, I'm a chocolate fan but this was just too potent of chocolate for my tastes.Since there were a dozen in the box I decided to let a few others try them. It was a mixed bag of results there too. One person took one bite and would have no more. One said they were okay with coffee. One person ate an entire bar before deeming it ""not very good"". The last person really liked them and said he would buy them in a store. So, basically 1 out of 5 people in my highly unscientific research liked them.I guess if you are a dark chocolate person these may be something you'll like. But if you're not stay clear of these.",negative
"The taste and texture of these bars vaguely remind me of brownies I've gotten out of vending machines in times past.Taste: Vaguely fruity, mainly sweetness with dates and hints of cherry (this comes from the almonds) and yes, chocolate.  The chocolate flavor is quite weak for a ""chocolate"" bar.Texture: About what you'd expect from a ""health"" bar; it's a solid mass with little identifiable texture.  It's about what I'd expect a baked good to be like if you left out the leavening.Appearance: Errr... it's a good thing this bar isn't in a clear package, as nobody would buy it.  The choice of dutched coccoa (which is quite dark when cooked) lends an appearance that suggests a huge amount of chocolate flavor that this bar simply does not provide.  It also makes the bar look... how do I put this... like it has already been eaten and ""processed"" by your digestive system.  To be sure, it tastes quite acceptable, but if I was formulating this bar, I'd add additional standard-process chocolate, which is lighter in color, and forgo the cost benefits of the flavor-enhanced dutched cocoa (which creates a rather dark-brown product.)I suppose if you are a Celiac kosher-keeping vegan boycotting HFCS and Sugar that is not having intense chocolate cravings this bar might be for you.  Otherwise, get your chocolate fix elsewhere.",negative
"If you're looking for a chocolate treat that's healthy, this bar is a great contender.  It's made of a dark chocolate and sweetened naturally with dates and organic agave nectar. I don't like plain dates, but I do like this bar. Two years ago, I learned my blood sugar was in the ""diabetes"" range so I've lost 30 pounds through healthy eating (1200 calories a day) of low-sugar, low-fat healthy foods and exercise and reversed the diabetes without medicine. Occasionally I want a taste of dark chocolate which is healthy for you--this bar meets that desire.I like the fact that this bar is sweetened naturally with no added sugar.  The natural sugar in this bar is 17g--one cup of milk is about 12g.  A cup of fruit juice is about 25g. So this bar is mid-range between milk and fruit juice.  A nutritionist said to think of sugar like poison for your body--your body burns sugar before it burns the fat so if you have too much fat, go light on sugar.  She recommended breakfast cereals that were under 8g of sugar, for example.  You might be satisfied with 1/2 of the bar (I was!) which would then be 8.5g of sugar and 1/2 the 190 calories or only 95 calories. I enjoyed the unusual texture for variety--and think it would be good cold, too.  You could keep some in the frig.The bar has 20% of daily fiber needs and 7g of protein.  As an alternative, I like Kashi's TLC Dark Mocha Almond Chewy Grandola Bars which are 6g of sugar and 130 calories with 1/2 the fat of these bars.  But you don't want crunchy bars all the time, so this Pure Natural Bar is a great alternative. It has a sorta brownie texture--or soft tootsie roll texture, kind of velvety. Family members sampled this bar,too, and liked it so it had wide appeal.  My Weight Watchers meeting tomorrow is going to be on snacks so I'm taking this box to the meeting to share with the group.",positive
"Perhaps the best thing that I can say about the Pure Natural Bars is that they are okay, not great and certainly NOT a substitute for a brownie or treat.  It might be a healthier alternative, but you're going to sacrifice taste (the first tradeoff).  No... contrary to the packaging claim, your chocolate prayers have NOT been answered.  I like a good rich dark chocolate, and this just has a weak, bitter flavor.  It's a bad taste, it's just weak.All natural ingredients make these bars an overall safer alternative for people that must concern themselves with allergic reactions, but then the texture of them makes you think that you're eating a very dense paste (tradeoff number two).I don't mind the fact that they taste the way they do, and I'm not exactly looking for something that reminds me of bakery brownies.  But I get a little tired of healthy snack makers making claims that simply do not hold up with the first bite of their product.  It would be great if a snack bar existed that had it's own unique taste instead of trying to mimic the high calorie sinful stuff.  For example, I've tried a number of ""burger substitutes""; forget them!  On the other hand, there are some fantastic ""vegetable patties"" that fit comfortably on a hamburger bun and provide a healthy, lower calorie alternative to the juicy, fatty hamburger that I remember so fondly.Forget trying to answer someone's chocolate prayers!  Just create a healthy, all natural, high fiber, low calorie snack bar that can be consumed and enjoyed.  Really... it shouldn't be that difficult, unless you're trying to make ""substitutes"" instead of ""alternatives"".",negative
"These bars really hit the spot: they have a good consistency, like a very thick brownie or fudge, without being overly or cloyingly sweet. The texture is just right, and rich enough to feel like a treat. The chocolate taste is pronounced (and really more of a 'dark chocolate' than any kind of milk chocolate), and the almonds - while not particularly numerous - are present, and add an extra crunch and flavour to the bar. If you're a die-hard, need-a-chocolate-bar kind of person, it's likely these won't satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings; for the rest of us, it's the right amount of sweetness.It's important to keep in mind that the bars aren't really 'health food,' though: they're not nutrient-dense enough to be a meal replacement, and likely won't fit easily into a stringent diet regimen. They're calorically dense, at 190 calories/bar: not very big, either. They'd be great to bring on a hike, long bicycle ride, or run, though, as they're compact, portable, and taste good. I wish they had more fiber (because really, these aren't very filling), but am glad they don't contain a laundry list of random chemicals/fillers, nor do the bars have any soy. The protein count is fairly good (7g), considering the Pure Natural bars aren't being sold as as a protein supplement.",positive
" Length:: 1:45 MinsDespite being called ""Chocolate Almond Bars,"" one of the main ingredient in these bars by Pure is rice, and you can taste it -- the rice flavor overwhelms the chocolate.But these bars claim to be health food, so looks look at the nutrition facts.Each 48g bar has 190 calories with 70 calories from fat. The strikes me as a lot of calories for such a tiny bar. Let's compare it to another health food, Greek yogurt, specifically Chobani yogurt.A single 170g cup of Chobani non-fat Greek yogurt only has 140 calories, and no calories from fat. So the Pure bar has three times as many calories per gram than the yogurt. But wait, there's more!Pure touts that the bars contain 7g of protein. Compared to Chobani, it again comes up short -- the single serving of Chobani has 14g of protein (28% of your Daily Value). The Chobani also has 20% of your daily calcium value. And if you thought a benefit of the Pure bar is that it is gluten-free, so is the Chobani.I know that this review seems like it has morphed into a pitch for Chobani, but my point is to illustrate that there are healthier, lower caloric snack foods out there. And the Chobani tastes a heck of a lot better.",positive
"For those who really know nutrition, protein bars are a nightmare. Often filled with multiple sugar sources and nasty additives, protein bars run the gamut from truly healthy to downright bad for you. ""Pure Naturals"" Chocolate Almond Bar lands squarely in the second tier: Simple, semi-organic, some nutrition and reasonably tasty.NUTRITION: If you're looking for a lot of any one thing this ain't the bar for you. There's 7 grams of protein (albeit from organic rice protein instead of chemically extracted), which is nothing too spectacular but decent. 5 grams of fiber, again not bad. 10% of your iron and 320 mg of potassium but negligible on other nutrients. Sugars are 17 grams a bar; I've seen much worse. Chia seeds will give you a small amount of healthy fats and organic agave is the only sweetener. Downsides? The first two ingredients are not organic and they make up most of the bar. ""Natural flavors"" are used, never a good thing, and the cocoa is dutch processed which eliminates some antioxidant content. Other than that no real complaints. Nutrition grade: BALLERGENS: Made on shared equipment but labeled as gluten-free. No soy-derived ingredients that I could spot (watch out for those ""natural flavors""). Obviously if you have a nut allergy you'll have to skip this line, but other than that the ingredient list is pretty straight-forward and clean.TASTE: This is easily the best tasting of the ""Pure Naturals"" series. It tastes like a gluten-free brownie, let's put it that way. Heat it up with a little coconut milk ice cream and you got a decent dessert. Not as yummy as the Zing Chocolate Coconut Bar, but better than a lot of the Larabars. Taste Grade: B/B-There you have it, hope that helps those of you desperate for a new bar that will work for your diet. Overall not bad tasting and decent ingredients. Happy snacking!FINAL GRADE: B/B-",positive
"It is what it is. It's not a ""chocolate bar"" as the average American might think of. It is not a brownie. It is not a granola bar. It is a chewy bar composed of finely chopped almonds, dates, Dutch cocoa (which you can taste), Chia seeds, Fiber and sweetened with Agave Nectar.At 190 calories a bar, 8 grams of total fat, 25 grams of carbs, and 7 grams of protein, it makes for a healthful snack (or even breakfast). The fats are good ones, though.Our family was mixed in their reviews. My husband said he has tasted better bars at Sam's Club, I thought it was decent (though I wouldn't eat them regularly), my seven-year-old son loved them and was excited he would be eating the remaining ten bars, and my two-year-old daughter liked the bar as well.They are vegan (though we are not), and gluten-free. My son has a gluten sensitivity, so it is nice to have a snack he loves that would not aggrevate his body.Apparently these were founded by a lady who has a six-year-old vegetarian.Overall, they were good, but I don't know that they answer the claim on the box which reads, ""Your chocolate prayers have been answered.""",positive
"Marketers know that if they slap ""pure"" and ""natural"" on anything, there's a segment of consumer that's automatically going to snarf them up.  Well, at least the people behind these bars seem to be doing it without cynicism.  They are gluten-free, vegan and the box they come in is even 100% recycled.  What's more, they taste pretty good as far as healthy snack bars go.I passed them out around the office to get a wide range of opinions.  Everyone liked the taste, and the bars were compared favorably to Clif Bars.  To me, they have some of the same chalky, dry texture as Clif Bars, although to a lesser degree.  No, this isn't going to win head-to-head with a brownie, but it is soft and mildly sweet and certainly healthier.  I ate one as a desert after lunch today and it was quite satisfying.Why would you want something vegan-friendly and gluten-free if you're not a vegan or a sufferer of Celiac disease?  Well, from the research I've seen, gluten messes with the gut of even people without celiacs.  So probably good to avoid.  And the vegan aesthetic, when done right, is better for the planet as a whole, vegans and non-vegans alike.  Win-win.Ingredients: dates, almonds, agave nectar, rice protein concentrate, cocoa (dutched), chia seeds, agave fiber, natural flavors.  Dates and agave are two of the healthiest sweeteners; almonds are supposedly one of the best nuts in terms of heart health; chia seeds are reputed to be good for skin.I try to stay low-carb.  You will get 25g of carbs in a bar, probably from the rice protein concentrate.  The other positives about the ingredients probably outweigh this factor for most people, but it is something else to be aware of.  A lot of sins can be hidden under the name ""natural flavors"" too, but I'm willing to give Pure Naturals the benefit of the doubt.Overall, this is the best snack bar I've encountered in terms of both ingredients and taste.  Eat responsibly.",positive
"The wrapper forPure Natural Bars, Chocolate Almond, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12) shows a bar with whole almonds and chunks of dark chocolate, so it was quite the surprise to open the wrapper to find a soft, squishy brown bar with pieces of almonds throughout.  Looks aside, I didn't find the taste of this all natural bar with 7 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber to taste all that bad.However, without being told the ingredients, my children immediately picked up that there was ""prune-like"" fruit mixed in this chocolate bars and they turned up their noises at both the taste and the texture. (And they are not picky eaters)  Turns out that the first ingredient listed for this chocolate bar is dates.And, although the ingredients seem allergy friendly (ingredients are: dates, almonds, organic agave nectar, organic rice protein concentrate, cocoa, chia seeds, organic agave fiber and natural flavors), the package is clearly marked that the product is made in a facility that processes milk, eggs, wheat and peanuts. I think my friends with highly allergic kids would not take the risk of trying this product because of that fact.All that being said, I think my husband and I will enjoy having these bars around for a quick on-the-go breakfast or snack.",positive
"These are supposed to be healthy vegan nutrition chocolate bars. If they tasted really good then I would ignore the calories and fat content. But they taste mediocre at best with a gritty texture which I suspect are the ground up fiber or almonds. The box shows whole almonds but there are no whole almonds in these bars. They also don't really have that rich dark chocolate taste either. I usually eat Kellog's Fiber Plus bars which actually taste quite good and definitely taste better than these Pure Naturals bars.When comparing Calories, Fat, Protein, Fiber and Vitamins, it is about a draw between the Pure Naturals and the Kellog's Fiber Plus. The Kellog's Fiber Plus bar has fewer calories per bar 130 vs 190, fewer fat calories 35 vs 70, more fiber 9g vs 5g and more Vitamin E and Zinc. But the Kellog's Fiber Plus also has more Saturated fat 3g vs 1g and fewer Proteins 2g vs 7g.Another problem is that the Pure Natural bars are promoted as Gluten-Free, Vegan and Natural Ingredients. I'll give them the Natural but they are processed in a plant that also processes Wheat, Peanuts, Soy, Sesame so that negates the Gluten-Free statement. The only plus I can find to these bars is that they use only natural or organic ingredients.I definitely would not call either bar healthy but if you have to have a chocolate bar then they are better for you than your typical chocolate bar. I would recommend trying the Kellog's Fiber Plus first and if not to your liking then try the Pure Naturals bars. Will I eat them, sure but will I buy the Pure Natural bars, not likely as they are very costly compared to the Kellog's Fiber Plus.",negative
"I had heard a little about this product from the local pet store, then tried a small bag for our 2 cats of about 3 and 6 years respectively. The female, younger one took to it right away, and the older male, who was unfortunately weaned on the junk cat food with all the corn meal and etc... in it, and would usually refuse a diet change, actually liked it too. The older male is overweight and we were trying to switch him to soft food on the doctor's request, but he totally refused it. He is a posh cat after all. He still consumes too many calories, the fatty, but at least I know he's eating good food. Of course, I know this product seems to cost more than most other feline food on the market, but I just can't see feeding our animals the lousy alternatives that are out there, marketed as being healthy. Why do commercials show cats eating a vegetarian diet which is mostly corn meal? Is that right? I'll stay with this for now, but stay tuned.I'm updating this review after 9 months of using this cat food for our two cats. I upgraded the stars from 4 to 5 as it really has been a good food for the two of them. Garfield still eats a little too much, but he's just a big cat who doesn't exercise much, let's face it. Our female cat will be 4 years old in a couple months and she's so healthy. She's tiny, but happy and agile. I tried the chicken version of Holistic Select, but Garfield seemd to miss this sardine version so we went back to this one. I've ordered the duck version and will update this once they try it.",positive
"I have been using Giovanni Body Wash (White Tea scent) for several years now. I have extremely sensitive skin, prone to acne, rashes and irritations when using most other soaps. I have wasted tons of money trying soap after soap hoping to find something that wouldn't irritate my skin, lathering well, while leaving me feeling clean. This soap has a really nice, soft scent, washes skin clean of dirt and oil and leaves no soap scum after rinsed off. This is the only soap I have found that does not cause break-outs/irritations and lathers well. I truely wish I could find a more econonmcal product that does the same job as this body wash but still haven't found one. So I try to find really good deals when buying this body wash to help off set the cost.Please note: this soap is a little drying.. so if you already have a dry skin conidtion this may not be the soap for you. I lived in a very warm humid climate when I started using this soap and did not notice the drying effect until I moved to a much cooler and dryer area. With that being said Giovanni also sells one of the best moisturizers I have ever used, it's their body butter (comes in the same scents as the body washes). This body butter works fantasticly! I am in the health care field and have to wash my hands many, many times a day. If I put some of the body butter on at night right before I go to sleep, my hands are moisturized all the next day without reapplying! I have tried many moisturizers that seems to work great until you wash your hands, then its like you never had any on in the first place... the body butter is not like this.",positive
"Ok, so I absolutely love the packaging and the nifty description on the back of the bottle, but when I'm paying .64/oz, I expect it to moisturize. Giovanni claims that their washes include ""essential oil complex to soothe, smooth and regenerate skin's lost moisture"" but the ingredients' list contains no such ingredient, unless they are referring to the ""Essential Oil Fragrance"" in which case they are blatantly lying because essential oils provide scent, not moisture. Even the dollar bottles of cheapo wash at Walmart contain some type of moisturizer, albeit petroleum. Sometimes I use St. Ives Whipped Silk body wash and it's definitely more moisturizing than Giovanni due to the sunflower oil. I've noticed even JASON's washes contain Sodium PCA to moisturize (although their stuff also has harsh sulfates, so I've never tried them). Or maybe Giovanni deliberately left out any moisturizers out so that we buy their lotions/body butters. Ha!While I sound like I hate the product, I really don't; I just wish it provided some moisture. The good: it looks and feels like a spa product, washes well and rinses cleanly, and smells good and not artificial perfumey like Herbal Essences and all that other junk. Also, it actually works well as a shampoo when in a pinch. In fact, I've taken to using it as shampoo as well since Giovanni keeps changing their shampoo formulas (and for the worse, it seems, judging from the new ingredients) and body washes tend to be more gentle than shampoos. I've tried Raspberry Winter, Lavender Vanilla Snow, Cassifluer White Tea, and D:tox (bar soap form) and they all smell awesome. True aromatherapy in a bottle.",positive
"I have been needing to give up coffee due to the acidity. I have tried several ""low acid"" coffees as well as made my own ""Cold brew"" coffee concentrate. Nothing was quite what I needed where flavor was concerned, and most were still upsetting my stomach. I had already given up the caffeine, so that was not an issue. When I saw the favorible reviews of the Teeccino products, I decided to give them a try. I sampled these ""Tee Bags"" first, as they came in a small box, so I figured if I did not like them, I wasn't out much.I cannot believe how much I LOVED this product! The Tee Bags make it super easy to prepare, and the aroma was great from the moment I tore open the little envelope. The flavor really is wonderful! Very rich and satisfying! I added a little flavored creamer to mine, just as I would with coffee and it was delicious. I am very surprised at just how much this tasted like coffee. It is my new favorite product. I highly recommend it to anyone having to give up coffee. I am looking forward to trying the ""ground, brew your own"" version, as well as the other flavors.",positive
"I just bought my first box of this, being a sort of STASH CHAI addict, drinking the BLACK CHIA TEA, and the GREEN CHIA TEA, both of which are good. So, you like CHAI? great. The box lists the same spices for each box, but they are in different ratios, depending on the strenght of the backround tea. The black tea, uses ginger, then cinnamon, clove, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamon, in decreasing amounts of spice, as you decend down the spice list. (altho the company also uses spice oils, for the teas, for more flavor.) The green tea CHIA as more cinnamon in it, compaired to the black chia. NOW, for the WHITE CHIA. SPICES AS  FOLLOWS, its mostly CINNAMON, then ginger, allspice, clove, nutmeg, and cardamon. ALL real CHIA teas, use these spices, but they need to be balanced to the teas, and WHITE TEA, is very delicate tea, of course. ALso, since it is even less processed than GREEN TEA, its very easy to make it bitter.  (It has more antioxidants than green tea too.) SO, if you get this, and you want it to taste good, dont throw BOILING WATER on the tea bag(s). Let your water sit for a minute, until its around 190 degrees F. THEN, add your tea bags, and dont let it brew for more than FOUR MINUTES. THEN, like ALL CHIA TEA, it must be VERY sweet, for the spices to ""work"". I add asparteme, and LOTS of it ,and a bit of honey, and some SOY MILK....ALL DONE!!! Stash's chia tea is the best, the VERY BEST. I tasted them all. There's no black pepper, chicory, or other wierdness.  SO, even tho with white chia you only get 18 bags of tea per box, instead of 20 with the GREEN or BLACK CHIA, its worth the few extra pennies for this tea. BUT, first, do you like WHITE TEA, and DO YOU LIKE SPICES? (and if you dont like to sweeten your tea, or add milk/soy, just stay away from CHIA. ) PS. dont make this the old TIBETIAN way, cos you dont want to BOIL white tea.",positive
"Trader Joe's has been carrying the No Pudge Brownie mixes for over a decade and it's not unusual to see customers buying them by the case.  At the current price of $15.55 for 6 that makes them $2.59 a pack if you have Amazon prime or use Super Saver Free shipping and that's not a bad deal.  What mnakes these brownies so popular is that all you have to add is yogurt.  I add Vanilla Nonfat yogurt and sometimes I'll toss in two tablespoons of instant coffee of espresso powder to jazz them up.  You don't need butter or eggs - just the yogurt.  Once you do that, you stir 'em up, pour 'em in the pan and in no time you have delicious brownies!  They aren't as ooey-gooey as some mixes but that's what I like about them.  They also aren't cloyingly sweet.  They are simply a nice, fudgey brownie that you don't have to feel too guilty about eating. I always keep a couple packages in the pantry to whip up for unexpected company or for whenever that chocolate craving hits you out of nowhere.  The best thing about No Pudge Fudge Brownies is that they are easy to mix, quick to cook and they always come out to be the same good and fudgey brownie you are longing for. Keep some on hand at all times!",positive
"I don't typically buy foods that are advertised as non-fat for precisely the reasons that a previous reviewer mentioned--they're gummy, barely taste like what they're supposed to taste like, and just generally disgusting.  I also don't like fat-free foods because of all the chemicals and added sugar that usually goes into them to give them something resembling their full-fat texture.This product really is different from all those other fat-free products, though, and I genuinely enjoy it.  The ingredients are all things I typically would keep in my cupboard without feeling the need for a biohazard sticker on the door (if only I had time to bake).The fact that one can make an easy single-serving brownie in the microwave is an added bonus for all of us who don't live with a big family of people who will eat our homemade creations, or who simply don't have time to make a pan of homemade brownies.  I concede that these are not as good as a gourmet fudge brownie, but they are precisely what I'd hoped they'd be when I got them: yummy, quick, easy, economical, and above all chocolatey.My favorite serving suggestion: drop a few chocolate chips in the cup before putting them in to bake.",positive
"It was 11 pm on a Monday.  Someone sent me an e-mail detailing the waffles and berry sauce she was going to prepare for a weekend brunch.  My mouth began to water just as I was getting ready to head to bed.  Darn it!A subletter in my student apartment had left No Pudge brownie mix in my cabinet, and when I came back from the summer break, I almost threw out the box when I saw it.  I typically don't buy anything low-fat or non-fat, as I prefer to recognize the ingredients in whatever food I purchase and eat.  (The ""everything in moderation"" motto of my 88-year-old grandmother has worn off.  For my healthy under-30-year-old self, a little butter is fine in a fruit and veggie-rich diet short on processed foods.)Anyway, there was nothing around to satisfy my sudden must-have-chocolate attack.  The pink box called out to me from the back of the cabinet, and I winced.  No Ghirardelli in sight.  Low-fat chocolate?  Well, if I must.  I figured the brownies would be horrible but satisfy a craving, and that I could then pitch the rest of the pan.Not the case!  The craving hit at 10:55 pm, and I was cutting the brownies (having added *regular* Brown Cow plain yogurt with a tsp+ of natural vanilla) at 11:40.  They were really good warm.  The next day, completely cooled, they were even better!  I actually think that that chocolate taste of these is much better than any brownie mix I've ever encountered.  With the yogurt I used, the consistency was more cake-like than chewy, but I'll deal with that minor shortcoming.  These were awesome, and I'll be buying a supply of my own!",positive
"I read an article about No Pudge brownies somewhere and made a mental note to try it out someday. My grocery store now carries them so I thought I'd give them a try. I use fat-free plain yogurt and two drops of vanilla extract (which honestly doesn't really make a difference at all if you don't have any; I've tried both ways) and they still come out faaabulous! I make them all the time for girls' night-in; it's always a favorite! In my house, these brownies have never seen the light of dawn -- they go fast. :) I love sweets and baked goods but I stay away from them to keep in shape. I'm serious when I say that I don't have to worry with these brownies (even if I splurge on a couple extra pieces..out of 12). For some reason, I don't gain an inch! They're filling yet light, moist, rich, and are composed of the perfect texture ..not being too chewy, dry, or cake-like. Make sure not to over-bake them to the point that the top gets lighter and dry. If you see it start to happen and your brownies aren't ready, cover the top of your pan carefully with aluminum foil and it should be fine. I recommend this to everyone. I hope they never go out of business haha.. I plan on using their mix for life.",positive
"I've lost 89 lbs since January of 2010, and I wanted to say that these have been a staple of my dieting. I'm not saying this was the only dessert I had but I have to say that it was one I had most frequently and still continue to have!  My favorite way and practically the only way I've served this was the single serve. I'd take 4 large tablespoons, sometimes 5 of the mix, and then I'd add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce.  I felt that this would help combat the extra mix and guarentee this was not adding any extra calories or fat that the yogurt sometimes has, and more importantly, no extra sugar. I'd add this to a microsafe coffee mug.  Once in a while, I'd add a few extra treats: a teaspoon of chocolate chips, or a teaspoon of peanut butter (which DOES add fat), and sometimes if I have any, a very small spoonful of ice cream.  And I ALWAYS add a small dose of low fat whipped cream to the top.  Part of dieting means treating yourself, and while I have this sometimes a few days a week, I never noticed a weight gain while consuming this.  This stuff is wonderful!!",positive
"Even non-dieters love these.  1 box, made as per instructions (I use a 6oz container of nonfat vanilla yogurt usually) makes 1 pan, but I find that it makes a decently thick brownie if you use an 8x8 pan and adjust cooking time accordingly.  I couldn't spread the whole batter out into a larger pan. The batter is very thick and when all you are adding to the box of powder mix is a small carton of yogurt, it seems unlikely that that small amount of yogurt will turn a bowl of powder into a bowl of batter but if you keep stirring, it does happen. I also tried it using nonfat plain Greek yogurt plus a tsp of vanilla but it was too thick so I had to add a few tablespoons of water and then the batter came out perfect and the brownies were just as great as always. I like that you can do single servings in a bowl in the microwave (I double these as they are pretty small).  These brownies are not as gooey and flakey as a regular decadent type but they have more a thicker chewy-ness (like a crust but not hard or flaky) on the bottom and outside edges that some people prefer.  For a nice treat, top these brownies with fat free Cool Whip and some sugar free chocolate syrup... diet brownie heaven. They sell this mix in my local supermarket and it's about $3-$5 depending on if there's a sale.  These brownies are very sticky when cutting them so it's also good to make them in muffin tins instead of brownie pans.",positive
"Here's a review by someone who is not fat, not on a diet, and who has not ruined his palate with fat free confections:These are the worst brownies I have ever tasted!  My wife bought this mix because it was the only one available at Trader Joe's when she shopped.  She didn't tell me they were fat free, but as soon as I tried one, I knew.  It had all the hallmarks of fat-free baked goods - gummy, flat, and the chocolate tasted like cocoa powder, not like rich fudgy chocolate.  I almost had to spit it out, it was that awful.And do you want to know why fat free foods taste so bad?  I'll let you in on a little secret:  the secret ingredient in good-tasting food is... you guessed it - FAT!!!!!  Fat and oil molecules transport the lovely taste of foods onto your taste buds.  So stop being so afraid of fat!  A little bit won't kill you!  Just exercise a little self-control and don't eat the entire box.  One properly made brownie is more satisfying than a whole plate of these vile things.So if you like real food that tastes good, don't believe the reviewers that raved about these brownies.  These people have a hidden agenda - they are trying to convince themselves that these little nuggets of evil actually taste good and are good for them.",negative
I bought this product due to all the good reviews.  I bbq using a weber smokey mountain often.  I usually make my own rubs.  I thought this might be a good product to keep on hand in case I didn't feel like making a rub.Most good bbq rubs have a base of salt and brown sugar.  This rub does not contain any sugar.  It is however very heavy on the salt.  I am used to using a large amount of rub when bbq to get a nice bark.  I made some ribs using this rub and they were so salty they were almost inedible.  I tasted the rub before hand and cut it with some brown sugar but clearly not enough.I have used this rub on other foods and had better results.  A little is very delicious on french fries or corn on the cob where I use this in place of salt.If you intend on using this rub heavily for low and slow cooking plan on cutting it heavily with brown sugar.  I prefer a salty spicy rub over an overly sweet rub but this is too much on its own.  I just wish they used more of the other ingrediantes and less salt as the spice is very tasty.If you plan on using this to spice up other foods in place of salt you may be very happy with this.,positive
"An Update 6/29/2011:  We like this product enough that we are placing another order for 5 packages.  Of course this product cannot cure our dog, but because of this product, he acts like he is not hurting so much and we have put off the surgery.  We still haven't found a better price than that offered on Amazon.Original review 1/15/2011:  Our 9 pound schnauzer started limping, then his hind leg started collapsing inward at the knee. Our vet took x-rays which showed--in layman's terms--knee joint problems on both hind legs.  He said it was caused by ""genetics"".  We love this dog so much, but corrective surgery is in the thousands (per knee).  While we decide on a future course-of-action, our vet prescribed anti-inflammitory pills and Glyco-Flex III Mini Bite-Sized Chews.  Our dog loves these chews.  We tell him to come and get a ""treat""--and he believes that it is and comes running.  Yes, running.  He is no longer taking the anti-inflammatory medication, but continues with the chews.  At the moment, his leg is no longer collapsing, but we can tell that the knee with the biggest problem is still painful and stiff--but not like it was just weeks ago.  This stuff will not solve our dog's problem, but it sure seems to have helped.  We are going to continue buying these chews for our dog--and if you do some comparative shopping, you will find that Amazon's price is almost half of what you'll see elsewhere.",positive
"I normally get this tea at Teavana stores in the mall or their website, so was excited to see it on Amazon (as I have tons of gift cards here). It seemed to take a little longer then other products to arrive but came in great shape and came with a free sample just like my other orders from the Teavana site have (which makes sense since they're partnered with Amazon). I drink the White Ayurvedic Chai with the  Samurai Chai Mate and they taste fantastic together. They're supposed to be full of caffeine but for me they're my anytime tea. I have to steep a little longer then recommended time as I like my tea strong (with a bit of sugar or honey :) but it tastes great. Not to sickly sweet like some fruity teas.It is sweeter then some of their other teas, so if you don't like sweet then you may want to try out some of their others. I recommend going into the stores and sampling their array of teas they usually have set out to find your favorite. The blend they normally have of this one is good but not always what comes out at home though so don't just go by that one. They use German rock sugar (which they sell) and that costs a little more. Most people will use normal table sugar, honey, or artificial sweetener which will affect the tastes. Anyway, go try the tea, find your tea and drink happy.",positive
"Kellogg's Sunshine Cheez-IT Mozzarella Cheese, 13.7-Ounce (Pack of 4)I sent for Kellogg's Sunshine Cheez-IT Mozzarella Cheese through my Vine offerings for review from Amazon. However, since the ingredients were not visible, I was unaware that the product contained MSG (monosodium glutamate) to which my entire family, me included, is allergic. So, I asked my neighbor if any of his household was allergic or sensitive to MSG-monosodium glutamate and he said no. So, they became my test group for the CHEEZ-IT with Mozzarella. Three boys high school and college age and their father, they reported as follows:21 year old: ""Excellent Mozzarella flavoring. I liked it with ham added as a cracker snack.""19 Year old: ""Wow! Pete thanks, we all liked it and like my older bro I too made cracker and ham sandwiches of it!""12 year old: ""it was good but a little too salty for me, so my brothers and dad ate most of it.""Dad: ""It was good and I joined the boys only I added an Italian ham to it, the spicy Capicola and it was great.""There you have it, only one hitch, a suggestion to Kelloggs, RE: I read said that, more than 27% of people are sensitive to or allergic to MSG (monosodium glutamate), so any company or restaurant that uses it is automatically shutting off a sizable segment of their market.I agree, why cut out ANY of your market just to use a cheap substitute for spices'? I give it 3.5 stars which rounds out to four stars above, I took off 1.5 stars for the MSG added because it limits the marketability of the product and because we could not eat it.",negative
"Cheez-IT crackers are a great little snack - easy to eat, full of flavor and with a good shelf-life they are easy to keep on hand. Although I'd mostly stuck to the Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Original, 13.7-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4) flavor, a sale at Kroger's Grocery Store last year had me experimenting with some of the other flavors. Although the Cheez It Baby Swiss Crackers, 13.7-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4), Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Duoz, Sharp Cheddar & Parmesan, 13.7-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4), and Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, White Cheddar, 13.7-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4) flavors were good, my particular favorites were the Cheez-It Snack Mix, Baked Snack Assortment, 10.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3) and Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Italian Four Cheese, 13.7-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4) flavors.Now Kellogg's has added a new Mozzarella Cheez-Its flavor, and I couldn't resist trying them. I have to say they aren't bad, but they aren't even close to being my favorite flavor. I think one of my favorite parts of the Cheez-Its experience is the bold flavor in their crackers, and the Mozzarella flavor is a bit too mild to suit me. Like I said, they aren't bad, but I wouldn't say they are great.Of course, something like flavor is a really subjective thing. Other people may prefer the mild flavor of the Mozzarella Cheez-Its to the bolder tastes in their other offerings.In all honesty, after discovering the Italian Four Cheese flavor, no other Cheez-It really comes close for me, with the exception of the Snack Mix, which is really completely different from just a Cheez-It.Do I recommend the Mozzarella Cheez-Its? I think they are an interesting flavor and are worth trying yourself. Everyone's tastes are different, and although I prefer the other flavors, you might very well consider the Mozzarella your own favorite.",positive
"I love cheez-Its from the get go but these mozzarella cheese ones are truly scrumptious.  They claim they are creamy...... and they really are creamy tasting.  From the first cracker in your mouth you think 'creamy'.  Sooo DELICIOUS!  There is 180 mg of sodium per each of 13 servings/box at 25 crackers per serving.  They do have 7 grams of fat/serving but no trans fats.  From a diabetic point of view, the 19 grams of carbohydrates and 150 calories/serving is a lot even with zero sugars and 3 grams of protein per serving.  I try to restrict my consumption to one or two serving each time I grab the box for a snack but I have to admit this is really hard to do.  They just taste so darn great!  If I have a complaint, the only one I have is that this product contains monosodium glutamate, MSG.  I am highly allergic to this well known neurotoxin and MUST be very careful with my intake of this dangerous chemical.  It is on the very bottom of the ingredients list so hopefully there is not a hugh amount of it in these crackers.  Since I just ate them, I'll know if there is too much MSG if I develop a headache and lock jaw type symptoms tomorrow.  Makes me wonder WHY put it into this delicious snack in the first place?  I do highly recommend this scrumptious treat if you can tolerate the MSG.  I'll have to limit my intake due to the MSG.",positive
"My OLD favorite, was the ""Original"" flavor Cheeze-It, which had a strong cheddar flavor, and lots of crunch.My NEW favorite is the Mozzarella flavor Cheese-it, because it has a true mozzarella cheese taste, as well as that old time crunch that everybody in my family loves.We generally eat the Original flavor as a snack right out of the box, or along with soup (tomato soup, in particular).The Mozzarella flavor as a plain snack, right out of the box, was good, but we still prefer the original, (thus the 4 stars) but I used them in  the following ways as well:--topped a caesar salad with a few crackers (in place of croutons, and that worked great, taste-wise.-- topped off some tomato soup with a few crackers at the dinner table, and that didn't work quite as well, taste wise. --crushed approx. 2/3 cup  of these and used them as a bread crumb coating for a baked chicken breast parmesan, topped with tomato sauce. Very good, since the mozzarella flavor really came through.Nutritionally, and calorically, they are about the same as the original flavor.All in all, I'd say if you like the old, original Cheeze-It flavor, you'll enjoy the new mozzarella flavor too.",positive
"It's certainly a fun exercise trying to come up with spin-off products that are as popular or more popular than the original product. Such mainstays as Diet Coke and Honey Nut Cheerios are usually the only ones I can think of before I A.D.D. myself off to another topic.What was I talking about?Oh:  Mozzarella Cheez-Its.  I've been eating Cheez-Its since I was a kid, and it's usually better to not have a box around as it's hard for me to stop eating them.  ""White Cheddar"" Cheez-Its are, so far, the only spin-off product that I like as much as the original, and these new Mozzarella Cheez-Its come in a close second.  With a similar look and feel to the White Cheddar variety, they do indeed have a slightly more ""creamy & mild"" (as advertised on the box) taste, but, frankly, aren't too terribly different. The ingredients even show ""white cheddar cheese"" higher up on the list than mozzarella!No worries, though.  We don't buy this kind of product for its old-school Italiano cheese authenticity, nor, certainly, for its healthful benefits (btw, fat, salt and other bad things are similar to the other Cheez-It varieties). We buy it because we like the way it tastes, and those that like regular Cheez-Its and the White Cheddar variety as their guilty snack cracker pleasure won't be disappointed.",positive
"I have been a fan of Cheez-it crackers since my teen days when I enjoyed the cheddar cheese Cheez-its.  We used to sit in front of the TV with a bowl of Raspberry Apple Sauce and a box of Cheez-its.  Today I just received a new box, this one is Mozzarella Cheez-its, wow these are really a treat.  The flavor is much the same with a little subtle flavor of Mozzarella.Cheez-its, are made with 100% real cheese and you can taste it, the flavor is very fresh and creamy.I do not detect any MSG, although it is in there, and I find that the sour taste that was noted is not (to me) sour but a bit tangy, it gives it the zip you would expect in a nice cheesy snack cracker.  We all have different tastes and I find this one is a winner for mine.I love them.For the health conscious here are the nutritional facts:Serving size: 25 crackersServings per box: 13Total fat 7g  with no trans fatsPoly. Fats 3.5gMonio. Fats. 1.5Cholesterol: 0Sodium 180Total Carbs. 19gSugars 0Protein 3gAll in all I think this is a very nice baked flavorful crispy snack cracker.I am enjoying them very much, and I think you will also.My only problem now is to stop shoveling them into my mouth.Enjoy",positive
"In our household, we often purchase Cheez-It baked snack crackers and we often like to purchase various cheese flavors.My son absolutely loves Cheez-It's and often, we purchase the White Cheddar or original versions, but we noticed there was a new Mozzarella ""Creamy & Mild"" version that is available and is made with 100% real cheese.And for anyone who loves Mozzarella, the taste of these crackers are flavorful and as our 9-year-old would say ""very yummy""!For those who are wondering about the nutrition facts, for 25 crackers, it's about 150 calories, cholesterol is 0mg and 0% and total fat is 11% with saturated fat at 8%.  Ingredients contains wheat, milk and soy.Now, purchasing Cheez-It are typically affordable but surprisingly a four-pack of a 13.7 ounce goes for nearly $30 and for a single box, they cost nearly $12.  For me, that is just insane...unless it's specially imported from Italy or if it was some huge family-sized package as big as family-sized cereal box, I can easily see how $12 is justified but for this small 13.7 ounce version to cost around $12 and a 4-pack for $30 just doesn't make sense (I am assuming that these third party sellers are factoring in huge shipping costs).JUDGMENT CALL:Sunshine's Cheez-It's are delicious and like other various flavors, next to our favorite of White Cheddar, Mozzarrella ""Creamy & Mild"" is going to be the version we will most likely purchase... but as long as you can purchase Cheez-It's for under $5, it's hard to justify these being sold for $12 or $30 for four 13.7 oz. boxes, these are costing more than Crunchmasters and other crackers that are sold at Trader Joes and even speciality crackers that I have purchased in Tokyo.Overall, Sunshine's Mozzarella Cheez-It's are wonderful!  Too bad I can't say so much about the price!",positive
"I wasn't sure what to expect from this product.  It has a lot of packaging and I suspect one could do this basic thing at home with a box of cake mix and a jar of ice cream topping; but still, this is rather cool.All you do is open the package, put the powder in the bowl, add 1/4 cup water and mix it, and squeeze the sauce packet on top.  Put in microwave for 1 minute and 15 seconds.  That's it.  I have been adding nuts to mine before cooking and that works great.  What results is basic chocolate cake with a mild caramel sauce squiggled on it.  The warmth factor is what makes this so appealing; it really seems to add a nice and satisfying quality to it.  Also, while it's definitely sweet, it isn't as sweet as I was worried it would be.  You could choose to use less of the caramel sauce if you wanted, of course, or add other ingredients like I do; I'm going to try coconut and berries, but just a few nuts is really great.I don't think I would buy this again simply because I feel like the packaging is overkill and I do want to try replicating this process with a plain box of cake mix.  But it does taste good, and it works effectively and quickly.",positive
"The pet food industry can be one of the most infuriating as you start doing research and discovering what trash manufacturers (and the vets who get paid off by the manufacturers) push onto the unsuspecting public. For reference, don't ask your vet - do some Internet research at sites like, for example, [...]. What you'll find is that even the supposed ""high-end"" lines from basically every major supermarket label are horrible for your fuzzy friends. People who trust the marketing or trust their vets overpay and feed their cats foods that are full of carcinogens, cheap ingredients that are inappropriate for a cat's digestive system, and byproducts that provide nothing of value and are basically a way to make cheap profit off of literal garbage. It's a tragedy, as these same cats end up with shorter lifespans, kidney problems, UTIs, cancer, and a host of other issues, all of which could have been avoided by a high quality food.This is an A-Grade food. What you'll find here is very high protein content, many meats high on the list, flaxseed, good vitamins and antioxidants, and no grains, which is great as a cat is not an omnivore, it's a carnivore, and it simply does not need grains.What you will NOT find here is the kind of junk you'll see in things like Purina One and Science Diet - byproducts (aka beaks, feathers, bird feet), brewers rice (aka the waste product from making beer), wheat flour (a leading cause of pet allergies), corn gluten (a cheap waste of space), and things like ""liver flavor"" (because they don't want to pay for the real thing). I didn't just pull those ingredients out of the air - I was reading the ingredients list of Purina One. It's pathetic.Don't feed your cats trash. Pay a little more to feed them good food now, and they'll lead longer, healthier, more satisfied lives as a result. It's worth it.",positive
"The school where I work has a ""popcorn day"" one Friday per month.  The popcorn is popped in a theater-type popper.  They use the Act II Buttery flavored oil and the Act II butter flavored salt.  I don't know how others who gave such poor reviews are popping their corn, but our popcorn is fabulous!  It is a huge hit at school, both with the kids and the adult staff.  We have families who buy enough for every member of the family for a movie and popcorn night.  Maybe others are not measuring it correctly, or are not using the right popper.  I don't know.  All I can say is I love this stuff!!  I smell it being popped all day and can't wait to eat it!!  It takes all my willpower to keep from eating a bag of it for lunch!If you use the Act II salt with the oil, be careful not to use too much of the salt.  It seems to be concentrated.  It doesn't take as much as you might think.If I could have these people send me their supply that they obviously don't know how to use, I'd be in heaven!I'm buying myself a theater-style popper for Christmas, just so I can have this popcorn more often than once a month!",positive
"IN A NUTSHELL: FEW NATURAL FOODS COULD BE WORSE FOR YOU THAN LARD!WHAT IS WORSE?  --- Hydrogenated LARD, which is loaded with TRANS FATTY ACIDS - CHOLESTEROL - SATURATED FAT - AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS - HORMONES ETC. AND that's what this product is.SOME INTERESTING STUFF: WHERE IS THE LARD ON THEIR WEBSITE?Dial, the soap people, own Armour, and Armour makes this Hydrogenated, ""All Natural"" Lard. However, though Armour owns up to making many less than healthy edibles, on their website, there is NO mention of Lard as one of their many products.If you have to use Lard, this is a long established brand that resturants use, and though ""hydrogenated"", this is a good product as hydrogenated Lard goes.Nevertheless, I wince when I leave a resturant, and while walking through their parking lot find myself staring at huge tubs of empty lard containers lying around the dumpsters. Funny, but I'd swear they weren't there before I ate.BOTTOM LINE:This is not just lard, but Hydrogenated Lard, which should be stricken from the human diet if at all possible. If that is not possible, Armour has been a reliable brand that has been making lard forever, though they don't want to admit it apparently [WONDER WHY?].It does, however, make me wonder what is in Dial soap?![I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY PRODUCT OR COMPANY]",negative
"I love my coffee--in any way shape or form. I especially love to add espresso shots to a regular cup of coffee. But one thing I've never done is have espresso over ice.This product had sugar added (beet sugar) so it is NOT made for purists and a web search did not give me the info I wanted as to how much caffeine this product has.What it does have is an excellent flavor that was unexpected from a canned product and a convenience that I find gratifying.Take the warning on the back of the can seriously--do NOT shake this product before using, it actually isn't necessary (I shook it a little to see why there was a warning and it frothed all over the place when I opened it).- if you don't have issues other than not wanting milk in your iced espresso have no fear, if there was milk in it I couldn't tell.Delicious, flavorful, not overly bitter -just enough to give a kick, convenient.I will definitely buy more of this product! At a 1.92 per nearly a 7oz can - and with a 20% off coupon when you buy from Amazon, this is a pretty good deal for the convenience of it all!",positive
"Obvious yes, given that this is an 'Italian Espresso'style coffee drink.""It isn't too bad!""  VERY high praise from my husband, seeing as he doesn't even like coffee.But I do, and while this had a richer flavor than I was expecting, I am not a huge fan of the aftertaste.I am no espresso connoisseur, in fact that only espresso I have ever had is Starbucks, so I don't have a whole lot to compare it to, but I do like strong coffee.  A slightly bitter taste is actually something I enjoy, as opposed to overly sweetened coffee that seem to be the rage.  This little can (6.8 FL OZ) certainly has that.  It has a surprisingly bitter taste with just the right amount of sweetness.  At 50 calories a can, it's relatively diet friendly too.But there, at least for me, was something of a strange film in my mouth.  Not a big deal, but at almost $2 per can ($22.93 for 12) I expect to like it much more than I did.  If I was running errands and really wanted some iced coffee, I might consider this, but at home I will stick with my own brew.",positive
"As a devout drinker of good, fresh roasted/ground/drip brewed, strong coffee, I approached this can of ILLYissimo espresso with much skepticism and profoundly low expectations. The experience of drinking it caught me by complete surprise as it is entirely acceptable as a cold/cool glass of coffee on the run!Described by another reviewer as ""muddy water in a can"", I can only infer that strong coffee is not to that person's liking. This IS a strong formulation and does not suffer from the burnt taste or bitter aftertaste that many other canned coffee beverages have. It is sweetened, but mildly so and used beet sugar to do this.  Too many other canned coffee beverages are overly sweetened thereby destroying any vestige of honest coffee flavor.Made in Denmark and distributed by Coca-Cola, it is a pleasure to find an alternative to either sickeningly sweet or simply bad coffee in cans or bottles.Rich, satisfying and easily portable, I plan to have a pack of these in my desk drawer (or in the refrigerator) at work for those days when brewing hot coffee isn't right - but a smooth and satisfying 6.8 ounces of the 'real thing' chilled would really hit the spot.",positive
"Not exactly the highest possible praise, but as something of a coffee snob, I was surprised to find this so palatable.  And really, if you need a caffeine hit, isn't it better to down something that didn't have to be formulated inside of a lab?  Five Hour Energy Drinks, I'm talking to *you*.What's in the can?  Coffee, beet sugar, potassium carbonate and potassium citrate.  Those last two you can buy in the vitamin/supplement aisle of your drugstore, and they do have natural antacid properties - I don't think they are used here as preservatives, but rather to tone down coffee's natural acidity.  I get good balance in the flavor of the coffee, so it's easy to enjoy without the addition of milk - great for me as a lactose-intolerant coffee drinker.  If you happen to already cold-brew in the fridge at home for lower acid, you'll appreciate the difference.  On the other hand, if you're a huge fan of bright, acid-y Central American coffees as opposed to the deeper Sumatrans and Suwalesis, then for you this might be a deficit.I'd keep this around in warm weather to offer iced to guests.  It's true that you can probably brew a better cup, if you start with good beans, but I think the convenience here is worth the price, particularly if you don't normally brew much coffee. Roasted beans kept in storage go stale - FAST.For decades, Illy has enjoyed a reputation for reliable, if not exceptional quality, and I'd sooner have one of these than a Starbucks canned or a McCafe any day. (Even if they did partner with Coca Cola for this latest Issimo line, says the coffee snob.)",positive
"I enjoy my coffee but I normally add only a touch of sugar, if any at all to my coffee. When I do add sugar, I would put no more than a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar in my cup of coffee. I also will generally choose a dark roast coffee, like French Roast or Sumatra.This illy Caffe coffee drink is an Italian Roast coffee. It has a decent taste in my opinion. I was expecting some sort of ""canned"" taste but didn't sense that at all while I was drinking it. But I did experience an aftertaste that I can only describe as somewhat metallic.I usually drink the dark roast coffees but was surprised to find that this had a really  nicely balanced coffee taste without the pronounced bitterness usually associated with the bigger, bolder dark roasts to which I'm accustomed.It was the added sugar that I don't really care for. The serving size is 6.8 fluid ounces and that contains 10g of sugar. A teaspoon of sugar is approximately 4 g which means this 6.8 oz can of coffee has the equivalent of 2.5 teaspoons of sugar. Even if I did put sugar in a cup of coffee, I'd only put in a single teaspoon. So for me it was way too sweet. Knowing that many people do sweeten their coffee, I'd say that many people would not find this as overly sweet as I did. You'd probably like it if you sweeten your coffee.I find it convenient to be able to have with you on trips or travels, a good quality cup of coffee. This tastes much better to me than your typical gas station swill that is passed on as coffee. So for trips or commutes it would be a great choice. Just be careful if you are diabetic or have sugar restrictions because there is quite a bit of sugar in a serving. Other than that it tastes pretty good to me.",positive
"Through the years, I've tried just about every pre-made coffee beverage imaginable. I am a coffee lover and enthusiast, so I'm married to the idea of buying a can or bottle of a delicious coffee based product that I'll live happily ever after with. My experiences, however, have yet to yield bliss. Some are just fine, but nothing has ever made me say ""Wow! I'd like to drink this all the time!"" I had heard some positive things about the illy issimo brand, so given the opportunity--I sampled both their Caffe and their Cappuccino.Caffe (2 1/2 stars) is, in their own words, an Italian Espresso Style Coffee Drink. At first, I thought this drink had a strong and pronounced coffee flavor. But something is slightly off. The more I drank, it seemed too sweet and too bitter at once, which is a strange and not altogether pleasant combination. As it is essentially comparable to drinking an iced espresso, it may not be as palatable as some of their other creations. But, it's not really something that I would sample again. And at an approximate cost of $2.00 per can (only 6.8 ounce), this serves more as a caffeine boost than a refreshing beverage. Made with real Arabica coffee, I was also intrigued by the ""Do Not Shake"" warning which left me with the unappetizing visual of the particulate matter that must still be in the liquid drink (fine for Turkish coffee, not so appealing for something in a can).Cappucino (3 1/2 stars) is, in their own words, an Espresso Style Coffee Drink with Lowfat Milk and Cocoa. So, at 8.45 ounces this is a slightly bigger drink. As some of the harshness is buffered by the milk and cocoa combination, this one easily had a more pleasant taste. Still, a bit sweet for my liking but better overall. I'm still not blown away and I won't be a regular purchaser of this, or any illi issimo brand drinks, but I didn't dislike this one. Nice enough once in a while, but not inspiring enough to purchase a case. I guess I'll remain a fresh made kind of coffee drinker! KGHarris, 6/12.",positive
"The first thing I did was Shake The Can. Then I saw the ""Do Not Shake"" warning but I opened the can anyway and nothing happened. I suspect the DNS is in reference to the Potassium Bicarbonate (fizz-producer?) that lurks within the ingredients. There WAS a nice little ""kick"" to this -- perhaps from the Potassium Bicarbonate.The initial taste produced an ""aaah!"" reaction. This is a nice full-bodied coffee, straight from the can, or iced (if consumed shortly after being iced). As a coffee purist who grew up with my Italian Nonna and her old-fashioned espresso pots, it would have been anathema for me to put this in a cup and Nuke it. But I suspect the flavor would not be diminished by doing so.Is this a real Espresso experience? The name says it all - ""Italian espresso STYLE Coffee drink"". Although it stands out over and above your regular strong coffee, I would say it is a mild but memorable brew, compared to the espresso that your local Barista brews for you -- and compared to mild-mannered Nonna Lucia's ""stand-your-hair-on-end"" potent brew.The sweetness factor is not cloying. The coffee (made with the better Arabica Beans)is too rich to be chugged. It IS meant to be savored.I'm happy with Illy issimos' Caffe -- take it with you to work - on a car ride -- it would also be a nice addition to any backpack or travel-case, as the can is a nice compact size.  Add it to your favorite cofee liquer-based drink(s), or even smoothies.  Price is a consideration -- my budget will not allow this on a regular basis, but as a treat, as I do consider it a quality product.Bravo Illy -- Viva Italia.",positive
"Seriously, there's a 'do not shake' warning on the can and it's there for good reason - the contents are under pressure so... you shake it at your own risk.As a coffee drinker, I can't say that I'm impressed by this canned Espresso to the point that I'd stop making my own but I suppose that's not the point of the 'illy'. No canned coffee can challenge the flavor and aroma of a freshly brewed cup but when that is not possible, here comes the 'illy' and... it's passable.If comparing canned coffees to canned coffees, the 'illy' espresso is okay as in 'decent' and probably preferable to most other canned brands but to call it 'espresso' is a bit of a stretch. It's got 'sugar' for starters, 50 calories worth of it and I don't know too many espresso drinkers that would tolerate sugar in their espresso drink. And it's not espresso-strong. It's a little stronger than the normally bland canned coffee but maybe only half-way between regular coffee and espresso. As for the taste, this is supposed to be made of 'Arabica' and maybe it is but it tastes more like instant coffee to me. Maybe Arabica-based, cold instant coffee.So... if stranded on an island or anywhere a decent cup of real coffee is not an option or you aren't in the mood or don't have the time to make your own, the 'illy espresso' is an option and at least as good, possibly better than alternative canned or bottled coffees. In other words, ""It's Okay"" (3 stars) if used as directed and your expectations are reasonably low.________________________________Note: Should this be chilled before use? Ice espresso is an abomination but, again, just because it says 'espresso' on the can it doesn't necessarily make it so.",positive
"I had heard of this brand of coffees, but had never tried one, until now.  I did not know what to expect, but I think I thought it would be like one of those iced coffee drinks.It's not, at least not to me.  First of all, on the can it says not to shake it.  Iam not sure why.  I had put the can in my refrigerator to chill it for several hours.Each can is 6.8 fl ounces, which is one serving, has 50 calories, total carbs-12 grams, sugars-10 grams, and 155 milligrams of caffeine.  On the caffeine scale I have no idea how high that caffeine level is on a scale from low to high, but by my taste buds I would say it ranges on the higher side due to the STRONG coffee taste that this has, at least to me.I did not find this Caffe Italian Expresso Style Coffee Drink to be sweet at all.  All I tasted was a STRONG coffee flavor, no other flavor was pronounced.That may be because it's an expresso type drink.  Expresso is always a stronger coffee.I do know this, and that is I couldn't drink more than a few sips of this drink out of the can, just the way it is.It's just way too strong for me, but I think if I put it into a taller glass, add some ice and some flavored liquid creamer, it would taste much better to me.For those of you who love STRONG coffee beverages, you may just love this one!To me it packs a real coffee punch for a can of this size!",positive
"I like to have a few cold canned coffee beverages on hand, as I prefer them to most energy drinks. Unfortunately finding one that isn't filled with sweeteners has become very difficult.  Living in the Seattle area I was already familiar with illy for their coffee beans that are used in some of my favorite coffee houses. So being given the chance to try some of their canned coffee beverages was something I was looking forward to.After spending the night in the fridge, I opened the illy issimo Caffè without shaking it as noted on the can and poured it into a glass. (*See customer images) The color was very nice, it looked like a strong cup of coffee. The smell was good too and although I knew it was sweetened it wasn't coming across too much. The coffee was strong, very smooth and thankfully not too sweet. I was able to enjoy the entire can in one sitting.Overall illy issimo has a great product and for once I've found one that isn't too sweet for me to enjoy. Plus now that I have been introduced to their canned coffee line I am looking forward to trying this one next: illy issimo Caffè (No Sugar)",positive
"I have tried a variety of chilled coffee/espresso drinks, and while I like them individually, I have yet to find any drink that I would go out of my way to try repeatedly. Maybe this didn't amaze me, but I liked that it was an adult coffee drink.I drink black coffee with no sugar - and I drink a lot of it. The good thing about this brand is, like another reviewer said, the coffee is the star. I tried it right after a cup of my normal hot coffee, and it did not pale in comparison.I drank the Caffe chilled and it was not bitter or over-sweet like so many of these drinks. I normally drink high-end coffee, and this tasted pretty legit in comparison. So I think quality ingredients were used.It's a little stronger than my normal coffee - which it should be, since it's an espresso drink.Another review thought the sugar overwhelmed the flavor. It's funny - I didn't get that at all. It IS a little sweet (and sugar is the second listed ingredient), but it wasn't something I noticed that much.Bottom line - good ingredients + adult taste = solid quality.If you're a black/hot coffee fan like me this probably won't change your habits, but for a hot day this might be a good switch.",positive
"I have come to expect Illy coffee to symbolize good and consistent quality. I do prefer other brands of espresso, but Illy's consistency is great since it is to be found in many restaurants around the globe.So it is with some sadness that I write a negative review. First off - please note that this is actually a coffee flavored energy beverage made and packaged by Coca Cola. Illy has partnered in order to take proceeds by allowing their name to be used. There might be a some of their coffee used, but it would be processed coffee extract, and so there wouldn't be much reason to use expensive Arabica coffee when extract from lower quality Robusto would work.This canned beverage seems to taste pleasant enough at first, but then it starts to turn metallic. The coffee flavor really is a 'coffee flavor'. There is just something artificial and chemical tasting about this drink. Granted, it's only 45 calories, most coming from the beet extract sweetener.  And don't be fooled by beet sweetener, it's really no different than any other unbleached sugar.  It is regularly used to Chaptalize wine in fact.  Don't be lured in by the low calorie claim: fresh brewed iced coffee without sweetener? Zero calories. Yes. Zero. (okay, actually 0.01 calories! sorry!) So it's not like they're really doing anything crazy by offering this at 45 calories.  It's just less sugar added than the super sweet beverages.  Really it seems the sweetener was added to try and mask the artificial and metallic flavor.There are better iced coffees on the market.  I hope we really start to see some more variety and availability soon.  Other countries like Japan have a huge market for bottled and canned unsweetened tea and coffee, so hopefully we can get on the bandwagon soon.  Hopefully with better tasting results.",negative
"I made the mistake of taking my first sip of this coffee after tasting something sweet. It's bitter! But tasting it later I came to appreciate the flavor.Unlike a lot of canned/bottled coffee drinks, to me this tasted like real coffee. Nice and strong, not too sweet. If you put a lot of sweet-and-white in your coffee, you will find this drink unbearably bitter, in that case I recommend the Cappucino version of the same brand.Nutrition facts: 50 calories in the can, 20mg sodium, 12 carbs (10g sugars, 1g fiber) -- which isn't bad. Caffeine content is 155 mg in the 6.8 fl oz. The ingredients list coffee, sugar, potassium bicarbonate, and potassium citrate. No milk, which is healthier, and I prefer that because I'm lactose intolerant. It also means it lasts longer -- the best-by date on my sample can is Sept. '12 (received April).The can lists this nice coffee as a Product of Denmark. I've tasted coffee in Denmark, and I can't dispute that, though I can tell you this method is a whole lot cheaper.I drank it cold and I really enjoyed this coffee. I would really like to get more... but it is a bit pricy. If you are on the go a lot this is an easy solution.",positive
"I really like coffee, but overall I would rate this as ""okay"" tasting - it is very strong, and has a bit of a bite in the flavoring that made me get a piece of gum to get the taste out of my mouth.  After a couple of sips, I was done and would rate it a 3 out of 5 stars.I opened this can up in the office, and passed around small sampler cups to my co-workers to get their thoughts as I work with several coffee connoisseurs.  Three women and one man said they thought it was good, and the three women would rate it a 4 on a 5 scale while the man said he would rate it a 3..Another man who typically buys and enjoys the Starbucks canned beverages said he would rate it a 3 out of 5 stars.Including myself, none of the test subjects hated it but everyone said the same thing - while they thought it was good, none of them believed it was ""good enough"" to make them want to go out and purchase some.  When I asked why, they had the same impression I had in that the coffee place downstairs was better none of us were really compelled to add this to our regular routines and shopping lists.One thing to note is there is a lot of sugar in this 6.4 ounce can: 10g!  The sugar and the caffeine combined should give you a little kick in the afternoon if that is what you are seeking.",positive
"I was bracing for this can of illy issimo coffee to contain a less-than-pleasant coffee experience, with a not-so-fresh, and overpoweringly strong-tasting coffee drink.I was wrong.The coffee contained within my little can had great, pure coffee flavor, with no ""can taste"". It wasn't overly sweet to me (although I DO like my coffee REALLY sweet. Like, ""melted coffee ice cream"" sweet...), and I was surprised to see that it looked to be just pure, brewed coffee - no cream added. I tend to brew my coffee pretty strong. Being a ""single cup a day to wake me up first thing"" kinda girl, I have a tendency to think that my daily cuppa Joe has to be beat-you-about-the-head powerful, and, recent changes in my taste have put that into question, as has this brew. It truly does taste like it was freshly brewed, then left to chill just long enough to give you the basis for a great cup of smooth, flavorful iced coffee, whether you choose to drink it straight, or gussy it up with a little flavored syrup and half-and-half (I opted for the latter).The previous can of illy issimo coffee that I'd tried illy issimo Coffee Drink, Cappuccino, 8.45-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) didn't really knock my socks off; I mean, it was good, but it wasn't the best I've ever tasted. I'd given that to Starbucks' Frappuccino line of refrigerated coffee drinks. But THIS can of issimo coffee drink really was good enough to give Starbucks a run for their money, for me, at least, especially considering that this brew doesn't contain anything more than coffee, a little sugar to sweeten it, and a few preservatives to hold it over (which any factory-made coffee drink will contain, anyway).If you're on the run, and, for some odd reason, aren't able to get yourself a cuppa Joe on the go, I definitely would recommend this drink for the true coffee purist. I'd be surprised if you weren't pleasantly surprised by it!",positive
"I'm a big fan of coffee, so this beverage piqued my interest.  I have tried Starbucks drinks both at Starbucks coffee shops and from the supermarket.  I like them.  This drink is not as sweet.  It seems there's just enough sugar to take the bitter edge off.  When ice is added it makes a refreshing enough warm weather beverage, though I have tasted better.  What the product has going for it is convenience.  The 6.8-ounce cans are easy to store in the refrigerator and can be taken out and drunk quickly.  No process of first making iced coffee.  That's a definite plus.  It is not as satisfying at room temperature.The flavor, apart from being strong, is harsh to the taste and does not provide the satisfaction that a Starbucks or other espresso drinks in a can/bottle do.  As a pick-me-up, the drink is appropriate, since its hefty dose of caffeine will give the drinker an infusion of energy.  Compared to other similar drinks on the market, sugar content is low (which accounts for its bitterness).For those averse to caffeine or those who have trouble sleeping if they drink too much brewed coffee, this beverage is a no-no.  These days, many folks have cut down on caffeine intake, so this product might be counterproductive to weaning oneself from addictive caffeine.",negative
"I like iced coffee on hot summer days but since those times are still a couple of months away, I poured the illy Caffe into my favorite coffee mug and microwaved it until it was just the right temperature for me. The can doesn't specify whether this is supposed to be a cold drink or a hot one, so I see no problem with doing this.I also must admit to being someone who only occasionally has espresso coffee, so keep that in mind when you evaluate my review.I liked it.The illy Caffe had a nice, strong coffee flavor. It was just a tad too sweet for me, but that could be a result of heating it rather than consuming it cold. We perceive sweetness differently depending upon temperature and as a cold drink the sweetness might be right. That seems to be the prevailing opinion in the other reviews here, so I'll defer to their judgement.I've tried another illy canned coffee drink, the Cappuccino, and I detected an under-taste of some sort in that one but that's not the case here. It has a nice espresso flavor with no off-flavor notes.The 6.8 ounce can contains 50 calories and 155 milligrams of caffeine.",positive
"This is the second of the illy issimo Caffee drinks I've tried.  The first was a cappuchino chocolate drink that was tasty, but a little too sweet.  In fact it was sweet to the point of nearly bitter.My understanding is that the illy issimo line does actually come from an Italian coffee maker, but the brand itself is Coca Cola under license of the ILKO Coffee Intl company.  There is a split personality going on here...the can says Arabica coffee and finest ingredients of the quintessential Italian espresso experience.  But the can says product of Denmark that was apparently put together in Atlanta, GA.  The good news is that the apparently international effort of creating a can of this beverage is actually worthwhile!This one is really good...hit the spot perfectly.  There is a little sweetness to it, but its subdued and deep coffee taste.  In pouring, it looks like Jaegermeister (my admin asked if I was pouring Jaeger bombs).  it has an espresso like foam on the surface (which makes sense, it says Espresso Style on the can) and the smell was like a rich cold coffee.  The taste is easy and flavorful.  Unlike the first drink, I'll actually order a case of this one.  Really good.Pros:  Rich taste, works at room temperature (doesn't require ice) and can very much fulfill a caffeine fiend. But its only 50 calries, only 1% of which is sodium.Cons:  10g of sugar in the can (which is only a 6.8 fl oz (200 ml) can).  But the sugar barely registers.  I don't like sugar in my coffee, but I did like this.",positive
"I tend to shy away from cold coffee drinks. I think this is mostly because I resisted coffee until I had to wake up in the morning at the Renaissance Festival and the caffeine was only so successful in waking me. I needed the heat to fully send me into an alert status (and it also became essential in the later weeks when there was frost on the ground and my teeth were rattling). I don't necessarily like the taste of coffee anymore than I like the taste of beer or scotch. I have developed a taste, but that is not the same as having a predisposed desire for it. It's a means to an end and if I am not warmed up in the first sip, that end is less forthcoming.I can honestly say that I enjoyed this beverage. It is just sweet enough to mitigate the coffee bitterness, but not so sweet that you don't know what it is. There is a smooth taste that belies the harshness of the coffee grounds. Furthermore, it is highly caffeinated to the point where my eyes were open wide and I was ready for work.I definitely will buy more.",positive
"My first sip really surprised me and I think my face said it all: Strong was written all over my face. I wasn't expecting the taste to be as rich as it was, but honestly with just the first sip I wasn't sure if I liked it. But as I continues to sip I started to enjoy the rich bold taste and could really feel the Italian espresso working it's way through my morning sleepy head. By the time I had the last sip I was awake and my mind was alert and I honestly felt more awake then I normally feel when I drink my other cold instant canned coffee. And illy issimo is only 50 calories and only 20mg sodium which makes my other coffee look like is has tons of calories when I compare the two of them. I normally drink Trader Joe's with it's 120 calories and sometimes I feel like I need 2 of them just to wake up in the morning, but with illy issimo 1 can was all I needed and I was awake. With the difference in calories and how well it worked I think it might be time I thought about switching coffee brands.",positive
"I'll preface my review by saying that I generally give 5 stars to products I consider ""best of,"" hpwever, the can aside, it is not the best coffee I have had (I am something of a coffee fiend, and personally partial to African varietals and single estate coffees).  It is the best coffee I have had in a can.  That is not, however, saying much.  The few times I have had canned coffee (I generally avoid packaged processed foods) it has tasted oily, as that is what ""non-dairy creamer"" is, oil, and the coffee itself was pretty nasty.  This coffee, however, is made by a coffee company, and a European gourmet coffee company at that.  They know coffee, how to choose, roast and brew it.  It is smooth coffee, lightly sweetened, and *without high fructose corn syrup* :)  When I am on the road I generally look for bottled water.  If that isn't available I get lemonade or juice, choosing canned coffee (or a water fountain) if none of the above is available (I just will not consume most of the additives in canned drinks).  This particular coffee, I would bump up in that line, as it is actually more wholesome than most of the packaged lemonade, for example.I would also describe this more as a medium roast, and am surprised, given that they drink pretty sturdy coffee in Italy, that the company describes it as an espresso.  It may be that it is prepared with an espresso roast?  But it is definitely milder than what most people would describe as espresso.  It is, however, reasonably good coffee, prepared with entirely natural ingredients, and that in itself is almost revelatory!",positive
"This is a great espresso with just a hint of sweetness.  If you are an espresso drinker this is for you.  If you like lattes, cappucinos, and such, look elsewhere, this has no milk or flavorings, it's just pure, smooth espresso.My preference for anything other than my morning coffee from my Keurig is hot in the winter and ice cold in the summer.  Today's temperature touched 100 so ice cold was the order of the day.  I have a special fast chill compartment in my refrigerator that cools items quickly to 34 degrees and after 4 hours in there I put the can in the freezer for 5 minutes.  It was icy cold the way I like it.  THe espresso is strong and bold without bitterness.  I liked the slight hint of sweetness as I find many coffee drinks to be too sweet for my taste but the Illy Issimo was spot on.  Compared to a Starbucks Double Shot the Illy has a better, more well-rounded flavor.Ok, I raved about the product so why only 4 stars?  The price!  In this age of Starbucks, etc., we are getting used to paying astronomical prices for coffee.  Folks, this is good espresso and convenient in the can but it is still coffee.  I guess we like to pay for convenience.  I could make Illy espresso in my Gaggia Baby for pennies a shot but sticking a can in the fridge is more convenient.  Bottom line, it's still coffee, a very nice espresso, but still coffee.",positive
"I tried this illy issimo Caffè Italian Espresso Style coffee drink for a quick energy lift after lunch. The drink is made in Denmark (not Italy) and distributed by the Coca-Cola Co.Likes:>The AL can chilled quickly (1.5 hrs) in the fridge OR pour in a glass and heat it up in the microwave.>Richer taste of Arabica coffee than illy issimo Coffee Drink, Cappuccino, 8.45-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) without the fat and cholesterol (from lowfat milk).>Per 6.8oz. can: 10g sugar, 0mg cholesterol & fat, and only 50 calories.Dislikes:>Each 6.8oz. can contains: 155mg caffeine and 20mg sodium.  Not bad but for those who are very sensitive to caffeine, even 155mg could cause an extra hour or two of insomnia (happened to me, drank it around 2PM, stayed up until 2AM).>Easy to exceed the maximum daily intake of 500mg caffeine (as recommended by physicians) with just three to four cans.>Competitively priced at $2.01 per 6.8oz can (12-pack) but costs can add up quickly for heavy coffee drinkers.Bottom Line:Tasty drink for an occasional energy boost but not recommended for people sensitive to or trying to minimize caffeine intake.  Give it a try, some may enjoy the flavor and couldn't care less about the 155mg caffeine; make your own informed decision!",positive
"For some reason, I had it in my head that this was iced coffee similar to a iced cafe mocha than a Coke that lost its carbonation. I really don't know where I got that idea because the description is clear ""Coffee Drink, Caffe"".Still, it was a surprise when I poured it into a small cup with ice that it was dark like (you guessed it) coffee.But instead of being disappointed at my unfounded assumption, I went ahead and took a sip and whoa, it was good.Mind you, I'm not a coffee drinker unless one considers a bit of coffee with cream and sugar to be coffee. My expectations were low and yet, this drink was good. Light, not too sweet, but not bitter either. At 6.8 oz, it was also the right size that it wasn't too much either. It was the perfect pick-me-up post-lunch in fact.I probably won't have this too much but I'll try to have it now and again. At 50 calories, it is a much better option for a post-lunch treat than the iced white mocha that I get from a well known coffee chain.So while this drink was different from what I expected, it was a good surprise and I will definitely buy again.",negative
"If I made my usual morning coffee in my coffee maker (I like it a little on the strong side), added a bit of sweetener and then put it in the refrigerator to cool down for about 24 hours, I would have this drink.  Pretty much exactly this drink.  The first thing I thought of when I took my initial swallow was that it tasted just like cold coffee.  The sweetness was just about where I like it - not too sweet, but not bitter either.  I can see where buying these small, 6.8 fluid oz. cans would be much easier and more convenient than making your own cold, black coffee if you tend to like it cold and take it with you in a hurry.  I'd down about 3 of these every morning if I could afford them.It tastes fine, really does.  I prefer cream with my coffee but I still thought this tasted pretty good - again, just like cold, black, slightly sweetened coffee. I found it smooth and easy to drink. I like ice-coffee and usually make it later in the day from the morning's left-over sitting in the pot. It has 155 mg of caffeine per can so I would assume it could be used as an energy booster for that lag time during the day around 2:00 - 4:00 pm.  The reason for 3 stars is though it tastes just like cold coffee, there is really nothing to distinguish it as something unusually wonderful and unique.And though I did not see it until after I had done it, at the very top of the can it says, ""Do not shake"".  Why, I don't know.  I shook it good and hard before opening. I guess they just want to keep bubbles from forming but I don't think the shaking altered the taste or texture whatsoever.",positive
"This product describes itself as 100% Natural Arabic.  This is pretty much what it is -- coffee and a some sugar.  I assume that most people will be buying this for a ""hit"" of caffeine, so I'll compare it to some popular alternatives.Healthy?: Let's face it, most of the other ""energy drinks"" and caffeinated sodas on the market are chemicals and water. Some of them throw in a couple of vitamins to give the impression that they are healthy drinks, but most are not. Compared to those, this seems much healthier.  It is similar to drinking a brewed cup of coffee.  Is plain coffee healthy?  Probably more so than other ""energy"" options.Calories: This drink has 50 calories.  The same amount of cola would have about twice as many calories. and Red Bull would have about 80.  Obviously, the artificially sweetened alternatives to this would have very few.  So other than the artificially sweetened drinks, the calories in this are fairly low.Caffiene: It contains 155 mg of caffeine.  A similar amount of cola has about 20 mg.  This amount of ""Red Bull"" has about 66mg.  A cup of brewed coffee might have 100-200mg.  For its size, this has a pretty good caffeine punch to it.  I could definitely feel the caffeine ""kick in"" a little while after drinking this.Taste: I found the taste very enjoyable.  It tastes somewhat like moderatly sweetened, slightly diluted, black coffee.  If you like coffee, you should enjoy this as well.  However, if you like your coffee heavily sweetened and/or with lots of cream, this may taste  a little rough.Overall I enjoyed this product, can recommend it,  and will be buying more.",positive
"In a nutshell:  Strong coffee with low sugar and no cream.  Nice energy drink alternative.What it is:  Coca-Cola's foray into canned coffee market (there was one?) in America.  This is Caffe version, which they say is ""Italian espresso style coffee drink.""  In actuality, it's a simple drink with 4 ingredients:  coffee, sugar, potassium bicarbonate, and potassium citrate (latter two as preservative, probably--although the can says it has no preservatives).  If you count the water and milk (as the can warns that it ""may contain traces of milk""), 6 ingredients.  The can notes that it has 155mg of caffeine per can--roughly double that of Red Bull.  Only have 50 calories per can--which is a plus, and impressive given that it has no artificial sweetner.How it is:  Strong without being acidic, with a hint of sugar.  It's pretty smooth, but does have a noticeable bitter signature.  I could not chug this thing.  Note:  the can says ""do not shake.""  I'm not sure if you should drink it as is, though; wouldn't coffee need to be mixed?  Anyway, if you plan on shaking it, let it sit for a while after doing so; it squirts coffee all over the place when I tried to open it right after shaking.  Lesson learned.  The kick from the caffeine is very much noticeable.  Definitely a good thing to have for a quick pick-me-up.In conclusion:  You don't have to drink Red Bull for caffeine.  And you don't have to pick up a Starbucks Doubleshot (choke full of sugar and cream) as an alternative, either.  I think it's a nice product.Caveat:  Groceries will sell these for much cheaper.",positive
"This was a really unsatisfactory beverage in taste and aftereffects. I'm not a huge fan of coffee in a can or jar, having partaken of two widely nationally available brands and found them lacking for a coffee fanatic such as myself (consuming an average of 4-6 cups a day). I was hoping that the Italians (via Denmark, where this product is made) would get it right. Sadly, the Illy Espresso company has failed abysmally with this product. The weird thing was that it tasted fine for the first sip: a nice, bracing bittersweet espresso flavor. The second sip, it seemed a little tinny. Then it was salty. But I was committed to finishing this drink to the full, 6.8 fluid ounce end. The bitter end. Because while I got a faint coffee buzz, I also got major heartburn and a stomachache within a half hour of consumption. I'm guessing as an amateur chemist that adding baking soda (potassium bicarbonate, 20 mg sodium per serving in the drink) with an alkaline Ph interacts negatively with coffee's more acid Ph.  Well, I've popped an antacid, and I will say that this product has convinced me that there are no shortcuts in life. If you want decent coffee, make it yourself. This product contains 156 mg of caffeine per serving. If that's what you're looking for, there are other options that won't feel like you drank battery acid.",negative
"I am a coffee freak; I probably need to find a support group.  Coffee is one of my pleasures that I fully embrace and I have no problem admitting it.  However, I am a standard coffee guy.  I don't like the coffee drinks that aren't really coffee, those mixtures that have tons of cream, flavor, sugar, syrup, whip cream, flavor shots and one drop of coffee.  I am a standard coffee drink with a touch of cream and sugar.  Oh and it should be noted I love my coffee HOT.  I am not really a fan of iced coffee.This brings us to this canned coffee beverage that is served cool.  I will confess, I have had a couple of ice coffee drinks that didn't taste bad, if mixed properly and having the right balance of cream and sugar.  Yet this isn't my preferred method of consumption.  Notwithstanding, I decided to give this can of espresso a chance.  After I chilled it over night I gave it a taste.  I must confess the flavor is very nice and smooth.  There is no cream in this beverage, just a hint of sweetness.  I found this to promote a nice balance.  I could tell by the taste a high end blend of coffee was use to make this product.Overall, I am still a guy who will always grab his hot coffee before an ice coffee.  Yet this little can really has a good flavor.  Perhaps it is the fact that the star of this drink is the coffee itself.  There are no flavors or syrups that distract from the coffee, which makes this drink very enjoyable.  In addition, the drink isn't all that big, under 7oz and at 50 calories this beverage is better for the waist than some of the fluffy faux coffee beverages out there.  So coming from a real coffee drinker, I would recommend this drink if I decided that I wanted to venture towards a cooler cup of coffee.",positive
"I like coffee, and although I don't really drink it every day, sometimes I just really crave the flavor. I might tackle that craving with a regular cup of coffee, some coffee flavored ice cream or a cold coffee drink.I occasionally like a latte or espresso drink, but usually have them hot. I was interested in the illy issimo Coffee Drink, Caffè flavor when I saw it and decided I had to try it.While I like a nice hot espresso, I have to say I don't much care for this drink. It definitely does remind me of a cold espresso, but apparently I don't much like my espresso cold.I don't think this is a fault of the way the drink is made - more likely it just doesn't suit my taste. I should mention that I have also tried illy issimo Coffee Drink, Cappuccino, 8.45-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) and liked it better than this Caffè flavor.While I don't necessarily care for it, I think it may appeal to others. If you like strong coffee drinks that aren't sweet and think the flavor sounds good to you, I'd recommend giving it a try. If you prefer a milder coffee drink that is sweeter, you will find the cappuccino flavor more to your liking.",negative
"I was very pleasantly surprised by the Issimo Caffè canned drink.  at 6.8 ounces it's about the right size to drink right out of the can or to split in half to make Ice-blendeds.  I tried it both ways and found the cofee taste to be strong enough for my taste but free of any bitter aftertaste or metal ""can tatse"" that I sometimes get with Starbucks.  With 10 grams of sugar, it is a little sweet right out of the can but I'm OK with that.  I liked it better mixed with some nonfat milk and unsweetened dark chocolate powder dissolved into hot water and made into a reasdy-made syrup I keep in the fridge.  It whipped up nicely and at a much lower calorie and sugar oad than a Frappuccino.I've been looking for a new canned coffee item to keep in the office and at home for some time since Amazon stopped carrying the Cinnabon Lattes in cans.  This has about the same amount of suagr but 20 or so fewer calories so I'm pleased.  I can see myself skipping trips to Starbucks and/or Coffee bean & tea leaf and saving myself a signficant amount of money!  Hey, I like that!  Give it try.  It's pretty much straight brewed espresso with some usual preservatives and of course the sugar.  No added oils or thickeners or colrings like the Crushed bettles in the strawberry Frappucinos from Starbucks - so what you see is what you get.  What you get is a nice, smooth cold Espresso that you can pound down instead of a nasty red Bull or sip slowly and enjoy the taste. Issimo makes canned Cappuccinos as well.",positive
"I received both the Caffe and Cappuccino versions and did a side-by-side taste comparison to see which of the two I might prefer over the other.First I tried the Caffe version and was surprised to discover it was just black coffee. I prefer cream in my coffee, so I was hesitant to taste it as it was. But I tasted it and found it to have a nice medium coffee strength with a bit of sweetness to it. In my everyday coffee I don't add sugar, but on occasion it's nice to have a special coffee drink, and since it's been hot here lately, I had poured it over ice as well. I added cream and found it to be quite enjoyable. It's one of those conveniences that one could easily become addicted to.Next I tried the Cappuccino which had a similar taste and flavor as the Caffe, but was milder. I prefer my coffee stronger, so my preference was for the Caffe and still I would have liked it stronger (perhaps this is offered in another version). But the Cappuccino was also good and I had poured it over ice as well. I was concerned about both coffees being packaged in cans as I don't like my drinks to have a metallic tinge to them, but I did not notice anything out of the ordinary. I had, however, poured the drinks over ice into a glass, so that may have helped. Regardless, it was really nice to have sitting out on my deck on a warm day. Hot coffee just does not sit well with me in hot weather.All-in-all, if you're looking for a mild, sweet coffee drink that's quick and easy to take with you on the go or to pour into a glass at home, this is a good choice. It's small and convenient to slip into a purse or briefcase. While the coffee is mild, it still gives a quick pick-me-up in the morning, or in the middle of the day if need be.",positive
"I sampled the caffe flavor.  illy issimo comes in five flavors: caffe, caffe no sugar, cappuccino, mochaccino, and latte macchiato.Unless you like iced coffee to begin with, and then iced espresso to boot, you probably won't like this product.  This has no dairy type ingredients, so you will either need to drink this ""black"" or add something to it.  I tried it straight out of the can into a glass, chilled.  It was really strong, as in very bitter.I softened it a bit by adding some skim milk and sugar.  Even though this is sweetened with beet sugar, the bitterness far overpowers any hint of sweetness.  I added about 3 teaspoons of sugar, and then used about two ounces of milk mixed with this 6.8 ounce can. That made it more palatable.  I then added some crushed ice and poured some over the ice.  Better yet.All in all I would say this is for only hard core iced coffee drinkers.  If you lean more toward a sweet coffee with lots of sugar, this probably isn't going to be up your alley.But if you are an iced coffee drinker and like the bold taste of espresso, you might want to give this a whirl.",positive
"You know your drip coffee maker, Mr. Coffee, over there in the corner?  Long cold, the coffee is just sitting in the carafe until you clean it out, right?  Try this: pour it over ice in a cup.  Taste.  Now you know what this coffee drink tastes like without spending the money.Yes, it sounds harsh, but this should have been better than it is.  Convenient, for sure, and the size is a perfect afternoon fix.  But it doesn't taste like delicious brewed coffee.  It just tastes like cold coffee.  There's a difference.  The taste isn't bad, but not great.  It's not flavored up with sugars and creams, which is a GOOD thing...some of us hate sweet coffee that has unnecessary calories.  So, were I on the run, I may pick one of these up if it were cheap, just for ice-cold convenience.  But definitely not assuming that it was something extra special.In fact, surprisingly, it may be helpful to know that MonsterJava Monster Coffee + Energy Drink, Vanilla Light, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) makes a coffee drink with protein that is really good that I've been buying (cheaper at the local store than the big A).  Sure, it's not especially delicious coffee, but with the protein, it makes a great afternoon slump kicker.",negative
"I had tried the illy issimo Cappuccino and found it to have a strong coffee flavor but with out much of an aftertaste, giving it what I assumed was it's ""Italian style"" coffee quote on the can.  But here with the illy issimo Caffe - the flavor is very bold and the taste sticks around.  Now for some, this is a definite plus.  I think this coffee is designed for coffee fans of bold flavors, dark roasts, French roasts, and especially espresso.  The sweetness is very light and almost vanishes before you can even realize it's there.  It gives you a nice smooth initial flavor, then the coffee comes over the top, dominating the taste.  To me this compares very nicely to Starbucks Doubleshot, except that this seems to have distinctively different coffee bean flavor that is hard to explain as different from Starbucks - but it is slightly.  As for the sweetness, here in the description as I write this - it says 45 calories.  It actually has 50 on the can.  So not for sure if this is an oversight or a recipe change.  Either way, this is definitely something for espresso fans.  If you are looking for a great pick me up during the sweltering summer, this is a nice alternative to hot coffee.  And price-wise, this may save you a few bucks over the price of Starbucks Doubleshot.",positive
"The ingredients in this product are: coffee, sugar, potassium bicarbonate and potassium citrate. It has 10 grams of sugar. Note this does not have a dairy product ingredient in it.This is a thin consistency drink with a bold bitter coffee taste. I detect no sweetness at all, although it has 10 grams of sugar.I like the taste of bold coffee with french roast or cofee and chickory New Orleans style or Vietnamese style coffee drinks. This was bold and strong but a thin consistency and bitter despite the sugar added.This drink did nothing for me. I prefer a real cup of hot coffee with half and half to give it a creamy consistency, or I like a strong coffee iced coffee drink or I like an espresso based coffee drink or a frozen Frappuccino type of drink. I love strong coffee that's bold. I usually only use one sugar in a large coffee so I don't like it super-sweet by any means. This is just bitter and I rate it 2 stars = I Don't Like It.There are other iced canned or iced bottled prepared coffee drinks, milk or no milk products that I prefer the taste of such as the ones made by Starbucks (i.e. glass bottled Frappuccino) or the little aluminum cans of espresso drinks such as Starbucks DoubleShot.",positive
"For reference, my ""morning coffee"" is a doubleshot of espresso, hot and very lightly sweetened with brown sugar in the winter, unsweetened over ice in the summer.This morning, I had this, first on its own (ick), and then over ice (slightly better). There is no part of me that's tempted to replace my morning routing with a can of this, easy as it might be.Really, it wasn't horrible. It tasted an awful lot like the other big brand's version of this, which, unfortunately (and I know this sounds horrible), tastes to me like, well, like coffee smells when it's exiting the body. Maybe this is just me, but it's something of a turn-off, and is true for both that other brand and for this one.I didn't really enjoy the texture of this drink, either -- kind of syrupy and thick, when it seems like without cream it should be pretty watery. It was also waaaay sweeter than I would ever want my coffee to be, but given that I generally prefer an unsweetened cold coffee, I'm not sure how much stock you want to put in that.Overall, if you like that other brand's version of this product, I don't see why you wouldn't like this, but if you're hoping for something better -- I don't think this is it.",positive
"I had two of these to try. My first impression was that this was kind of small, compared to Starbucks bottled drinks and other popular coffee drinks at the store for around the same price.As for taste, the first one....it doesn't taste bad, but to me it doesn't taste good either. Meaning, at first blush/taste it comes across as water with some espresso in it, not the other way around. I had it cold, so perhaps it's a bit stronger if served at room temperature. Truly, it tastes like they filled the can with water, almost to the top. Then dropped in a splash of espresso. That give it the very slight bitter taste, which is more in the aftertaste really.The second can was what the manufacturer was probably going for.  A stronger espresso flavor. Good, kind of bold, espresso-ish. I'd say the second can was not only much better, but worth buying again.Just a heads-up for folks, this is in no way creamy, it's truly an espresso drink..not a latte etc.It contains 6.8 ounces in this wee can. So,  that 1 cup measuring cup in your kitchen? It would not even fill that, which is 8 ounces.  This is barely a juice box. If it tasted like a real SHOT of espresso, the small size would be more than exciting, even a little endearing.On the good side, I love the idea of coffee to go. If the flavor was much more consistent I'd buy these when I didn't want a creamy, cold drink.Sheri Gill - author",negative
"I'm a big ice coffee drinker but I usually prefer to either make it myself or purchase it from a coffee shop where I know it's at least been made on the premise. Freshness is generally something that you can recognize when it comes to coffee. That's why I avoid drinks like those Starbucks Double Shot cans. They taste generic and fake.I usually use a Tassimo pod based brewer to get my caffeine fix but I've made coffee using illy beans before. It really is great coffee. As far as coffee drinks go, it's pretty hard to beat the illy issimo coffee drink. It actually tastes like coffee and isn't drowned out by preservatives or whatever other junk they put into canned coffee.I tend to take my coffee with as little milk as possible. I found that the milk level in this drink was fine, something that I usually take umbrage with when it comes to canned coffee. I suppose you could add more milk if you really wanted to, but I wouldn't bother.The price for a pack of twelve of these is a bit steep for coffee, but I guess it makes sense considering what the other canned coffees cost. If canned coffee is your thing, certainly go for the illy coffee drink. It really does taste quite good.",positive
"This is some really nasty tasting stuff. I just tried this one ""illy issimo Coffee Drink, Cappucino, 8.45-Ounce Cans"" before trying this one. Of the two, this is definitely the worst. But saying the other one was better isn't really saying much because it was really nasty tasting too.  The closest thing I can compare the flavor of this to is a pot of coffee that was left cooking on a hot plate till there was only a cup left in the pot. Then sat for 2 days. It has a nasty burnt coffee flavor with a strong metallic twang to it like it has boiled for hours in a aluminum sauce pan. It left a bitter burnt after taste stuck in the back of my throat and a foul metallic yuck coating my tongue. And neither one wants to go away. It might supposed to have a espresso flavor and I'm not real sure what that is since I haven't had one in several years. But, if real espresso taste's like this stuff, then espresso certainly wouldn't be as popular as it is. Except as a tar remover or something like that. On the can it says ""DO NOT SHAKE"" and that made me wonder why? After trying to drink it I'd have to say its probably because it still has a bunch of coffee grounds settled in the bottom of it. And if I shook it up then I would have the chew it instead of drink it. I thought about cutting the top off of the can and see what's in it, but decided that I really didn't want to know. I used to call bad strong coffee battery acid, I think this could actually be used for that.The only plus I could say about this is,,,mmmm. There's only 6.8 oz. of it to drink!",negative
"I love illy espresso, so when I saw that illy was offering canned coffee I was both happy and disgusted.As a former coffee snob, I was disappointed that my #1 commercial brand would stoop so low as to make canned coffee but at the same time, I was hoping that this would be the best canned coffee available since it was illy after all.This product is a single European cup (not US 8-oz mug) of black coffee with sugar.  Since it is meant to be consumed cold, there is more than your average amount of sugar in it as taste buds are less receptive to flavours as the temperature drops.  When chilled, this is a much richer tasting coffee product than Nestle, Mr Brown or UCC and the sweetness is as expected.  However, when this product is taken at room temperature or served warm, it is definitely too sweet.  I hesitate to compare this to Starbucks as each brand has its own ""taste"" and therefore its own fans.Obviously this illy canned coffee is nowhere near as flavourful as coffee from freshly ground illy beans, nor as good as fresh roasted beans from an artisan coffee house.Overall I liked it enough that I would buy this product if I was looking for a sweet cold canned/bottled coffee drink.",positive
"Right up front: I like this drink, even though I usually don't want my coffee tampered with: No sugar, No milk or cream, No frothing, No cinnamon, No nonsense.This has a definite espresso flavor and is very sweet. The potassium bicarbonate and potassium citrate effectively cut the bitterness that one would expect. I poured the drink into a glass, and there was no aluminum can taste.Actually, since it is based on espresso, I found that half the can was enough for me. At another time I might enjoy a whole can (which is still less than 7 oz.) Even though was cold, I drank it like espresso--one sip at a time.My energy level usually slumps in the middle of the afternoon. I found that by taking a short break and _slowly_ drinking the illy issimo coffee drink, I was refreshed and ready to go on with my day. (Could they have found a more awkward name than: illy issimo Caffe Italian espresso style coffee drink?)But now the true test: Will I actually buy it? Yeah, the next time I go to my local supermarket I will check it out. If it is no more expensive than Amazon, I will probably buy some to have occasionally. (If you are not really out in the boonies, it just seems strange to buy food from Amazon--and I have bought a lot of different stuff from Amazon.)Notes: -->I noticed some other reviewers were drinking it (and it was suggested) when they were commuting or in a hurry. Drink brewed coffee then. Don't rush through espresso--that is just disrespectful. -->Also, on the can, the promise seems to be that the coffee itself is natural, not necessarily the whole product. -->Yes, I know that the energy boost was from relaxing, enjoying the drink, and the sugar, because it takes an hour for caffeine to actually kick in.",positive
"This is a pretty typical sweetened packaged espresso drink. It's adequately strong, could always be stronger, since odds are pretty good you'll be drinking it iced. For my taste, it could be a bit less sweet, but it's not cloying against the coffee, and it's a nice sugary sweetness.I tried it straight and iced, with and without milk, and liked it all 4 ways.During the summer, I try to brew a big strong pot every few days and keep it in the fridge for iced coffee, but I like this as an option to keep on hand in the fridge for days I run out and don't want to wait for my usual stuff to cool. It would also be a convenient take-along booster if you're traveling somewhere with questionable coffee or visiting family members who brew theirs like a weak tea. The flavor and strength is much better than the starbucks instant packets, which are also a decent take-along booster.With 155mg caffeine (about 1.5x an average shot of espresso, similar to a good cup of strong brewed coffee), this has a nice pick-me-up with a low pee factor.For my money, it's a bit too pricy for what it is for everyday use. I'm too cheap for coffee at home at $2 a pop.",positive
"This small (6.8 fl oz) drink has a nice clean coffee taste, with enough sugar to make it sweet, but not annoyingly so.  If you are looking for a substitute for a trip to a coffee shop for iced coffee, this is less expensive (roughly $2 per can currently).However, making iced coffee at home can give better results (assuming good coffee, freshly roasted, and ground just before brewing).  By that comparison, $2 per for 6.8 fl oz seems rather expensive.A few other brief notes: 1) This is not espresso in a can.  It is an ""Espresso STYLE Coffee Drink"".  To me, the taste is more reminiscent of a strong cup of coffee with sugar, but not espresso. 2) It is sweetened with sugar...not corn syrup.  The ingredients list is quite short: coffee, sugar, potassium bicarbonate, and potassium citrate.  Not sure what those last two ingredients lend to the taste (they are not preservatives), but I never use them when I make iced coffee at home, and I'm happy with the results. 3) Finally, since I keep an eye on ""points"" in my daily diet, I note the following: 50 calories, 12g carbohydrates, 0g protein, 1g fiber.  (I wish Amazon would include the nutrition label for each food product it sells.)All in all, a decent coffee drink that is less expensive than a similar drink from a coffee chain, but more expensive than making iced coffee at home.",negative
"Coffee preferences seem very personal and heated debates can erupt over the subject.  For me, this coffee is very good.  It's not too sweet -- just the right amount of sugar.  The taste was rich with no strange or bitter aftertaste.  There was also no 'burnt taste' that I've experiences with other brands.  Regarding other reviewers who complain about a strange acidic or a citrus taste, I couldn't taste anything funny like that.  Be aware that the product contains a preservative named potassium citrate, an odorless but not a tasteless chemical.  The vast majority of people have no problem with the chemical but there are a few where it hits the taste buds in an unpleasant way.  You'd probably know by now if you were in that minority because this preservative is common.Note that I like cold coffee so I poured the room temperature can into a glass with ice.  Thus I was tasting something slightly diluted, and yet it still tasted great.  I also should say that I am not a huge coffee drinker, but I do like coffee candy and coffee ice cream.BOTTOM LINE: if I was in a store or on Amazon and wanted to buy some espresso style cans of this size, I would either pick this brand or Starbuck's brand depending on which one was cheaper.  They both taste very good.  If the prices were equal, I would probably go with this brand just to give myself more long term taste test with the product.",positive
"I recently reviewed another flavor of this same drink: illy issimo Coffee Drink, Cappuccino, 8.45-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)... I find this caffé variety to be superior to the cappuccino variety, in both flavor and value. As far as 'canned coffee' goes, this is probably my favorite to date.PROS:- Bold coffee flavor, but with just a touch of sweetness to cut the bitterness. I found it to be robust and refreshing at the same time.- 155mg of caffeine is a hefty boost in the morning- 45 calories mean you can drink this without feeling guilty, and the use of beet sugar is cool (to me)- no preservatives, natural coffee flavor, etc. add another layer of 'guilt-free' to this productSUMMARY: This is my favorite 'canned coffee' so far. I've used a french press, various drip makers, and have a Keurig at my desk at work -- but, if I was in a rush, I'd definitely be fine with drinking this stuff on the go. Right out of the frig it's flavorful, refreshing, has enough caffeine to get you going in the morning, and is low-calorie and preservative-free. I normally don't buy products like this but am seriously considering it after enjoying my free sample.",positive
"I should start with a disclaimer that I am a real coffee lover and a habitual consumer of strong brewed Arabica cut with nonfat milk but no sugar. I learned to love iced coffee at my mother's knee - she too loved coffee but in summer when hot brew was intolerable, made her cold glass of joe with whole milk, sugar and then ice cubes.This illy issimo caffe Italian espresso style coffee drink struck me as really strong although reasonably smooth but with some kind of a taste of - perhaps - citric acid. Something ""chemical"". Something that stays on the tongue when you'd think it wouldn't.I waited for a nice hot day to have this; had it chilled down in the fridge, waiting. It did give me the fog-clearing of caffeine but when I found it a bit strong, I tried cutting it with my nonfat milk. Whoa - the color didn't even alter, this is STRONG stuff. When I got to half milk, it began to have a lighter look, and the taste became more what I like. I kept sipping it and getting a reaction that it tastes somewhat chemical compared to my usual brew. I wanted to like it but don't completely but that may be just me, and partially the effect of it having the sugar that I am no longer used to.If you prefer your coffee without sweetener as I do, please note the manufacturer does produce an unsweetened version.",negative
"I drink coffee for the flavor - I typically drink decaf and since abandoning artificial sweeteners 7 months ago, I use real sugar, sometimes cream. Since I'm unused to this volume of caffeine, it was unwise for me to consume this can late in the evening. I was wide awake all night long, unable to sleep more than a few minutes here and there.  It's unusual to get a product in a can that only has 4 ingredients as this illy issimo Caffé coffee. While it contains sugar, it was not sweet enough for me by any stretch - but I like it sweeeeet. Still, it was fully satisfying. My husband is a champion drinker of coffee. If coffee drinking were an Olympic sport, he would medal in it daily... so I let him sample this drink to get his feedback. He said he doesn't like cream in his coffee. I informed him that it didn't have any, but he insisted he could detect cream. I personally think he was thrown off by the temperature - he prefers piping hot, and I had just pulled this can out of the fridge. That being said, if you cannot tolerate cold coffee, you will not be in the market for this product. Personally, I like it at any temperature.",positive
"I recently tried illy issimo's Cappuccino (8.45 ounce can) and really enjoyed it. I decided to try their slightly smaller (6.8 ounce) Caffe coffee drink as well, and I came away largely disappointed.  Obviously, there is less here to enjoy.  After a few generous sips, I found the can nearly drained.  I appreciate the fact that the entire drink clocks in at only 45 calories, making it perhaps the healthiest of all the commercially available cold coffee drinks.  I was also pleased to see that it uses beet sugar as a natural sweetener as opposed to corn syrup, and of course, all illy issimo drinks uses 100% Arabica coffee.  So, there's no denying the quality.But in short, this was not nearly as tasty or as satisfying as the Cappuccino I previously tried.  The Caffe was intense, slightly creamy, and just about as sweet as I would want it.  But it left me with a bitter, unpleasant aftertaste that lingered far too long.  You should not feel the sudden urge to brush your teeth or drink cold water after enjoying espresso, but that is exactly how I felt after finishing this.  Therefore, despite the quality ingredients, the initial taste, and the impressive low-calorie count, I cannot recommend this.  I'd rather double up on the calories and enjoy a larger can of their superior Cappuccino.",negative
"At only 45 calories per can, it is in a class by itself; at more than $1.91 per can, it faces a lot of competition for my morning pick-me-up, including Green Mountain Coffee Lake & Lodge and SToK Caffeinated Black Coffee Shots.My wife didn't care for this blend's full-bodied flavor but I preferred this over illy issimo Cappuccino, which we also tested for free through Amazon's Vine program. My wife prefers coffee hot and with milk and sugar. My preference is to drink house blends, espresso and Americano black (hot) or over ice.This sweetened, bold ice coffee is best enjoyed over crushed ice. Straight out of the can is a bit harsh (see picture) but this blend mellows nicely over ice. My best advice is that you purchase a single can of illy issimo Caffè before committing to buy a pack of 12.Rating: Three stars.* 100% natural Arabica coffee* No preservatives* OU-D Kosher* Sweetened with beet sugar* Offers a RTD coffee option for lactose intolerant consumers* 6.8 fluid ounces (200 milliliters) per canNutritional Information:* 45 calories* 0 grams of fat* 10 grams of sugar* 155 milligrams of caffeine",positive
"I'm an avid coffee drinker.  I drink it black, cold, in a frap...  Illy happens to be one of my favorite brands for making lattes and cappuccinos, so I felt pretty confident that this drink would be good.  I was half right.  This may be one of the oddest things I've drunk yet.At the first sip, it tasted like lightly sweetened, fairly strong espresso, but there was something off.  I took another sip, trying to figure out what it was, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.I decided to try pouring it into a glass to see if this alleviated the strangeness.  I took another sip and, yep, still strange.  It took me a while to realize that the strangeness was that it seemed almost like it was carbonated, yet it didn't fizz.  This made no sense to me, so I checked the label to find that potassium bicarbonate and potassium citrate are two of the ingredients.  Bingo.  My guess is these ingredients are conspiring to give this coffee a strange, difficult to describe aftertaste.Ultimately, this ruined the beverage for me.  Even though I liked the taste of the coffee and thought it had just the right level of sweetness, I couldn't get past that weird tang and vaguely fizzy feeling.  I won't be coming back for more of this.",negative
"I was interested to try this product in making my occasional frozen blended coffee.  I find it a pain to have to brew coffee only to let it cool off first before I can make my blended coffee.  If I don't let it cool, the hot coffee melts the ice too quickly, ruining the ""frozen"" part of the treat, and then I might as well just have made a hot latte-style drink in the first place.  I had toyed with the idea of making my frozen treat using canned espresso, and decided to give it a try with this.I did taste this straight out of the can.  Even though I am not a black coffee person, the taste of this was average as far as coffee goes.  It was strong, which of course it should be, but I didn't find it bitter.  The bubbles were not like soda bubbles.  Rather, it was like a mild fizz, and I can't even come up with something to compare it to, because all other carbonated beverages I've had have been far stronger in the carbonation than this.I added the can to my usual recipe in the blender.  The first thing I noticed when I was finished blending was the foam.  Lots of foam, thanks to the carbonation.  It was great, actually, and I liked it a lot - it gave the whole thing a real cafe' feel, like I'd made this with fresh espresso.The flavor of my blended beverage was better than when I make it with my regular coffee, more like when I order one of these at a coffee shop.  Again, I'm sure this is because I used more of an espresso-style beverage, like a coffee shop would do.  The coffee flavor wasn't watered down, and it mixed well with the other flavors I had added.For my purposes, this drink did exactly what I wanted.  I will gladly use it again for making my frozen treats.",positive
"Okay, maybe it's not exactly unbelievable, because it is exactly what good maraschino cherries looked and tasted like when I was a kid. They are dark. The syrup is thick and dark. The aroma is the essence of cherries and their presence in a cocktail is magical -- taking cherries from a flavorless, if colorful, garnish, to another layer of delicious bouquet and taste.Unless you are over 45, it is quite possibly you never tasted a maraschino cherry like theseWhile the price is not inexpensive, the value, in terms of what is added to any drink or recipe with these, is quite high. Two of these cherries will outpower a dozen of those bright red ""things"". And don't let cocktails be the only use. Your children deserve to experience what a ""cherry"" cola or other soft-drink ""should"" taste like, or an over-the-top sundae or banana split. Similarly, I believe I am going to get my wife to make a Bavarian Schwartzwalder Kirchtorte (Bavarian Black Forest Cherry Cake) with these to really experience the sublime bliss that is cherry and chocolate.They muddle in cocktails extremely well and infuse the entire drink with an exquisite hint of cherry. Old Fashionds and Manhattans become more sublime, and cherries suddenly hold their own with oranges, lemons and other fruits in a cocktail.",positive
"I purchased this product after reading the great reviews here on Amazon and on cocktail-oriented websites. Having spent a good deal of time experimenting with different recipes to make my own cocktail cherries, I was eager to try this classic product. I very much expected to love these.  Unfortunately, I found these a little disappointing, and I thought I'd share a more measured evaluation with other Amazon readers.Visually: The Luxardo cherries look great; nearly black in color and coated in a very thick dark red syrup. They're also small; maybe half the diameter of a bing cherry that you might buy in the produce aisle. I think they're somewhat smaller than the commonly available cheap pink maraschino cherries.Aroma: They smell very nice. Like cherry soda, I guess.Texture: They're quite firm. When you bite into them, there's a slight ""pop"" before they dissolve into sugary goo. It's a little weird if you're expecting the texture of fruit.Taste: This is my big complaint. Yes, there's a nice cherry flavor, but it's completely overshadowed by the fact that they are SWEET. I mean unbelievably, mind-blowingly, unpleasantly SWEET. They are a mouthful of pure cherry-tinged SUGAR. I hadn't quite realized this from reading the earlier reviews, and I was expecting something like a slightly sweetened natural cherry flavor. Make no mistake: this product is candy, and it no longer has any similarity to the texture and flavor of an actual cherry.I purchased this product to dress up our cocktails, but I don't really want to drop a lump of candy into my manhattans. However I didn't want to give up on this expensive product, so I've tried an experiment to try to salvage them: I've poured off most of the syrup from the bottle and topped it off with unsweetened brandy.  I'll let it sit for a few days in the fridge, and then I'll check back to see if they're more palatable. I'm hoping the booze will temper the cloying sweetness of the product.In the meantime, we've gone back to using our home-made cocktail cherries. They actually taste like cherries.",negative
"These Luxardo Maraschino cherries are nothing like those radioactive red cherries packed in sugar water. These are real live Maraschino (a variety like Bing) cherries packed in very thick syrup. They have really great wild cherry flavor and are much smaller.The one complaint I have with these cherries is the incredibly thick syrup. For cocktails the syrup is too thick for my taste.The cherries are small, about half the size of the Maraschino cherries found in most stores. There is real intense cherry flavor in these little nuggets. The cherries are all stemless, so they require a pick of some kind for drinks. On the other hand, on top of ice cream, the lack of stem is a great thing. Sadly watching your friend tie the stem up in a knot with their tongue, will just have to be done with other cherries.There is no alcohol in these cherries. The 360 gram jar contains about the same weight of cherries as a standard sixteen ounce jar of radioactive cherries.For cocktails, I prefer cherries preserved in brandy, Morello Cherries in Liqueur and Kirsch Unique recipe Griottines from France 11.8 oz.Luxardo makes some amazing products, their cherry liquor and lemoncello is fabulous. Their canned cherries are wonderful, certainly a step a long ways up from those radioactive cherries.",positive
"Great Tasting Coffee!  I only knew Green Mountain Coffee in small K-cups, and never thought about the company and/or quality until I received a sample for review from Bzz Agent.  I now know that this is a great coffee and good company.  I received two bags - Pumpkin Spice and House Blend for review.  Both are equally wonderful.  Both are Fair Trade Certified, and Made in the USA - two great things, - support our planet, and support US economy.  Both House Blend and Seasonal Pumpkin Spice are Kosher, carrying  symbol.  Very nice packaging, and I love the one way valve that let's you smell the coffee.  Great feature if you have someone over and want to let them smell the coffee before you brew it.House Blend is USDA organic, which is great.  Coffee tastes just as it says - Medium Roast, with very nice full body and is not overly acidic.  Regular grind is nice size grind and not small powder that you get with some other brands.  Coffee keeps its taste both hot and cold.Seasonal Pumpkin Spice surprised me by the fact that it is not overly spiced.  I generally do not like spiced coffee as most of the spiced varieties completely overpower the taste of coffee, but it is not the case here.  Wonderful blend where spices are just right - giving you nice taste of coffee with just a hint of spices bringing you in touch with the season.  Seasonal Pumpkin Spice is lighter than House Blend, but very unique and first Pumpkin Spice Coffee that I was able to truly enjoy.  Probably worth mentioning that Pumpkin spice does have both natural and artificial flavors, and artificial flavors are a minus in my opinion, but it absolutely does not impact the overall outstanding quality.  Just as the house blend, nice grind and keeps all the flavors when coldI am now a fan of Green Mountain Coffee and would definitely recommend it as high quality, great tasting, not overly acidic, premium coffee, that can be enjoyed both hot and cold!!! Great Job Green Mountain Coffee!!!",positive
"Being at the point of my life when going out for dancing and cocktails with my husband is never going to happen again and going out for dinner is getting closer and closer to the time when we used to go out for lunch, I needed a new stimulating activity and chose trying new coffees to fill that need.Sooooooo, after reading all the 5 star kudos about Jacobs Meister Rostung coffee (ground) and judging that the price was right I hit the ""add to cart"" button.The coffee arrived yesterday and all 4 packs were tightly vacuum sealed so they're fresh. Good.Opened a pack and the first thing I noticed was that the coffee looks quite dry.Brewed a pot after dinner for myself and a dinner guest so I had someone to share the ""fun"" with. He drinks his coffee with sugar only and for me it's just cream.We sipped, tasted, considered, mulled over and sniffed our cups of coffee.Here's the conclusion: It has a very earthy taste, not terrible but my taste buds weren't cheering at all. It is also a bit acidic for my taste even with cream or in my guest's case, sugar added. Over all the flavor reminded me very much of the Costa Rican blend coffee that famous $4.00 a cup place sells and I don't like that one very much either.Also, for the first time in eons my stomach felt very acidic after finishing my cup of coffee...can't blame that entirely on the coffee - it might have been from my cooking.Overall this coffee was dry, has a very earthy taste, seemed acidic and will not be on my 'will buy again' list.",negative
"I should start by mentioning that, although I have enjoyed a wide variety of teas over the last ten years or so, I am not the most refined tea drinker here so you should probably check out some of the other reviews as well.I discovered Taylors of Harrogate probably 5 years ago and I have loved their breakfast teas very much. I had not come across their China Rose Petal until a few months ago when a British import shop opened in a nearby town (Haddonfield, NJ). I bought it because I loved the jasmine petal teas that I bought when I was in China and I love a certain rose incense, so I figured that I would love rose petal tea as well.When I tried it I was slightly disappointed because it wasn't very strong, by my standards, though I admit that most tea drinkers probably appreciate delicate teas as much as they do strong teas, though perhaps in different situations. I like my tea to look like coffee once I've added milk and this wasn't strong enough for me so I had to try again, this time blending the rose petal tea with a stronger unflavored black tea. It was in this way that I settled on an absolutely fantastic afternoon tea - one cup of water, one teaspoon of China Rose Petal, and a bag of P.G. Tips.Rose Petal Leaf Tea has made an excellent addition to my assortment of tea and I enjoy it in my own way all through the winter. If you aren't as hung up on strong tea as I am you will likely appreciate subtleties that I miss doing it my way. Either way, if you are interested enough in rose petal tea to read reviews on Amazon then I can only imagine that you will get your money's worth from Taylors of Harrogate China Rose Petal.",positive
"While I have written lots of reviews on amazon.com I very rarely review grocery items.  But when I find a product that I can enthusiastically endorse I enjoy passing on the information to my fellow Amazon members.  Such is the case with Krusteaz Honey Raisin Bran Muffin Mix.  This product was formerly marketed under the Sun-Maid brand and has been around for about ten years now. My wife and I count ourselves very big fans.Prior to the introduction of Krusteaz Honey Raisin Bran Muffin Mix I had never really seen a bran muffin mix at the grocery store.  You could either make them from scratch using the recipe on a box of Kellogg's All-Bran or buy them at a bakery on donut shop.  Since we never had the All-Bran on hand we always opted for the latter option.  Happily, Krusteaz solved that problem with the introduction of this fantastic mix.  You can whip a batch of these muffins in just a few short minutes and within an hour you will have hot tasty bran muffins emerging from your oven.With Krusteaz Honey Raisin Bran Muffin Mix you get tasty bran muffins that are crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside.  Best of all they are packed with juicy and delicious Sun-Maid baking raisins.  Bran muffins just don't get any better than this.  I would take these muffins over any other bran muffins I have ever had.  They are that good!  We generally find that we can make 6 good size muffins from this 18.25 oz package.  Krusteaz Honey Raisin Bran Muffin Mix generally sells for about $3.00 per box and is rarely on sale.  Also, I have found that not all supermarket chains carry this item.  Just to be sure we don't get caught short we generally keep 4 or 5 boxes on hand. I was pleased to discover that this product is now available through Amazon. If you love bran muffins like I do and have never tried this product I urge you to do so.  Very highly recommended!",positive
"After reading several recipes for homemade brownies, I decided to play it lazy and go with a box. I used to make Betty Crocker like it was my job, but my husband came home with these instead.Ingredients: sugar, enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), bittersweet chocolate chips (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin, vanilla). cocoa (processed with alkali). canola or soybean oil, salt, artificial flavor, sodium bicarbonate.So, the ingredients aren't the healthiest thing ever, but they're brownies, not organic kale chips.I followed the directions (1/4 cups water, 1/2 cup veg. oil, 1 egg). I added some vegan chocolate mini-chips that I had in the fridge. I poured the mixture into an 8-by-8 square pan that I greased with glorious butter.  I cooked at 325 for about 42 minutes.I could not allow them to cool before eating half the pan. I was guilt-ridden but it didn't stop me from having one for breakfast the next day. They have chocolate chips, for goodness sake! And they are so, so, dreamily chocolatey and rich. Perrrfect. I don't like bleached flour as an ingredient, I just don't get it, but they tasted good, which is ultimately the point of brownies if you ask me. If you're looking for a healthier option, don't stop here.",positive
"This is a pretty good product.  The brownies came out a little more crumbly than I am used to.  Flavor wise, I thought it was good, especially when paired with ice cream (I used chocolate cinnamon). I loved the bits of chocolate chips throughout, but, it never hurts to add more.  I think I will substitute the oil for something else - maybe yogurt or black beans to reduce overall calories.  The cooking time was spot on.  At the end of the day, I think Betty Crocker Fudge brownies are a bit better than these, but I would still make the Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate brownies if I were in a dark chocolate mood.  I purchased my box at Big Lots for two dollars.  I've seen the product in grocery stores as well for about the same price.Nutrition FactsServing Size 2"" brownieServings per container: 16Amount Per ServingCalories 210Total Fat 3.5gSaturated Fat 1.5gTrans Fat 0 mgCholesterol 0mgSodium 130mgTotal Carbohydrate 27gDietary Fiber 1gSugars 18gProtein 1gIngredients:Sugar, enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), bittersweet chocolate chips (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin [emulsifier], vanilla), cocoa (processed with alkali), canola or soybean oil, salt, artificial flavor, sodium bicarbonate.Contains:Wheat, milk and soy.",positive
"Ghirardelli chocolate is absolutely the best. (It's even a valid reason for going to San Francisco for a weekend -- especially to their Pier 39 shop. But I digress.)- I am a very healthy, conscientious eater who happens to luuvvve good dark chocolate -- which is, after all, from a natural plant, full of antioxidants, and it keeps your hair silky & shiny, not to mention the theobromine and phenethylamine releasing the feel-good seratonin from your brain...you with me? - So, in order to satisfy both sides of my Gemini nature I decided to alter the suggested additions to this Ghirardelli Brownie Mix as follows: instead of l/2 cup oil, I used 1/4 cup of organic virgin coconut oil, slightly nuked just to melt it (you can read about why it's the best oil for you), and an additional 1/4 cup of water to balance the scoop of chocolate whey isolate protein powder I add to the batter, to establish a better protein/carbohydrate balance, which slows down the 'sugar rush' to your bloodstream.  I then decided to make cupcakes, because they bake faster and I wanted a warm one ASAP.  I greased the cupcake tins with butter and preheated the oven to 350 deg., baking them for 20-25 minutes (use the toothpick test). It made ten VERY delicious cupcakes, which at about $2.50 per box is only a quarter for a gourmet chocolate cupcake -- such a deal, yes?  Enjoy! ~",positive
"Traditional Medicinals Echinacea Plus is an herbal remedy in tea form designed to support the immune system.  Echinacea is a Native American herb and is one of the most commonly used herbal medicines in the US and Europe.  This tea delivers the immune boosting properties of organic Echinacea in a pleasant tasting blend of organic West Indian lemongrass leaf and organic spearmint.  Echinacea Plus has a serene and subtle lemon-mint flavor that is exceptionally comforting for colds, and soothing to scratchy raw throats.  Echinacea provides a slight tingle on the tongue due to the presence of alkylamides.Traditional Medicinals recommends drinking 5-6 cups a days as soon as symptoms appear and then gradually reducing the dosage as symptoms improve.Numerous clinical studies have examined the effects of Echinacea.  Echinacea stimulates activity of cells that fight infection in our bodies and increases the number of these cells such as the white blood cells and lymphocytes. These immune cells attack bacteria, viruses and abnormal cells, including cancer.  Echinacea has a positive effect on wound  healing, lessens symptoms and speeds recovery from viruses.Echinacea also has anti-inflammatory properites which aids recovery from psoriasis and eczema and may help arthritis.  It also may increase resistance to candida, bronchitis and herpes and other infectious conditions.  Echinacea should not be used continually for any longer than 5-8 weeks.",positive
"I recently went on a trip to the Portland area and had the pleasure of seeing a Fred Meyer in the area and when I was there the hotel coffee was this dismal packet that no one who really drinks coffee will tolerate ..so I wandered in the store and saw the Folgers french vanilla and it was pretty cheap for a small one so I was like hmm why not and I swear its some of the best coffee I have had in ages I usually grind my own but for a pre-ground coffee this one is my fave now, when I got home I was so sad because no stores here have it so I checked on amazon and here it was and its super cheap on here too so I am now a happy camper and recommend you try this blend of coffee its really smooth.. I know its french vanilla but it kinda reminds me of maple syrup a bit too.update- 03-2012 I did eventually figure out a place thats sells the coffee and I have actually moved from the area I couldn't find it in.. so no longer and issue but if your having trouble finding it locally go to if you have one your local target..they had it and it was cheap too. so yeah hope this helps :)",positive
"ASIN B000LKVT4U - A friend of mine owns an organic grocery store near me, and she's always introducing me to new foods and drinks I've never heard of - usually these introductions don't go too well.  Vruit's Orange Veggie Blend is a surprising exception.Falling into the newly-popular vegetable drinks that taste fruity, Vruit is a bit overpriced on the store shelves for what it is, particularly since it's not alone on that shelf.  Amazon's price is quite good, and with free shipping, you can't go wrong.  Vruit loses points from me, though, because - as an all natural product whose largest consumer base is likely to be the organic, save-the-planet crowd - it bothers me that the stuff comes in single-serving juice boxes instead of a less-packaging, more-eco-friendly recyclable bottle.The Orange Veggie Blend actually reminds me of an apricot juice, although a bit more tart.  There isn't exactly an after-taste, but there is an after-effect, in that my mouth feels a bit puckered and strangely dry after I drink one.  Healthy?  Yes.  Tasty?  Surprisingly, yes.  Thirst-quenching?  Not really.  A glass of cold water goes further and doesn't require me to sip from a tiny straw like a toddler.  I won't be buying these any time soon, but I'll still recommend them to others!- AnnaLovesBooks",positive
"[...]A nice mainstream coffee with no unpleasant flavors. Not too mild, not too bold, and not unduly acidic. But you had better make sure you have a large mug, because these T-discs are programmed to make a very large cup of coffee. if you have to make one drink then start your commute, then that's justifiable, but for at-home drinkers, you may get a better experience from less liquid. It won't get so cold and lose its optimum taste-delivery temperature.Why do you want 12 ounces of coffee in one shot? 8 ounces twice, a half-hour apart will be a much better experience. However, if you have these T-discs if you hit the button when the mug is filled to around 7 ounces, you get a nicer drink. Less over-extracted and a bit more bold. If you are looking to quench thirst, drink water before your coffee.As with all the T-discs, you can improve your experience by starting with a warm cup/mug/glass and by never using the add more-water-to-overextract-the-grounds feature. If you feel you must add extra water to your cleverly designed coffee drink, do it with plain water using the yellow cleaner disc, not through the spent coffee disc.",positive
"The flavor and scent of Simply Organic's flavoring is strong and true.  It is really a light oil extract, so it also seems to have a much longer shelf-life. Considering that the price rivals many of the artificial extracts on the market--yet is clearly better quality--I find it to be a superb value.I love this whole line of extracts, and specifically the lemon extract.  I use it for both baking/cooking purposes (I often replace or supplement vanilla with lemon, as the two flavors really seem to enhance the overall product), as well as to make organic concoctions.One example: I love the smell of Bigelow's Lemon Body Lotion as well as Tutti-Dulce's Lemon Merengue line, but they are pricey. I find it's more cost-effective for me to just buy an inexpensive vanilla-scented body cream, melt it down in the microwave, mix in some of this extract, and when it re-sets it smells just like the expensive stuff!I am also going to try a new toning mask of witchhazel and the lemon extract, which is supposed to help clarify and minimize pores.  Considering the low cost and high-quality of this product, I find myself looking for all sorts of ways to use it.",positive
"I eat a high protein meal replacement bar every day for breakfast, and I have lost several pounds. The bar is high in protein, which does keep you fuller longer. By lunchtime I am usually pretty hungry, but I can hold out until lunchtime without a problem. They are a bit dry, so I always have a drink on hand while eating them. The chocolate flavor is great, not that cheap tasting chocolate that usually comes with diet products. The bar has a nice chew, but isn't overly chewy, nor does it stick to the teeth. They have a good flavor - not the best bar I have ever eaten as far as taste goes, but better than tolerable for sure. These bars are lower in fat content to some of the Slim Fast meal replacement bars, which is why I tried them in the first place.This high fiber bar will keep you feeling full for several hours, and replacing a meal a day with them does create results. Following their diet plan of two meal replacement bars a day with three snack bars will more than likely increase weight loss from the few pounds I have lost eating one bar a day.",positive
"My girlfriend (Ash) and I have never made Gingerbread Houses before. After checking out the reviews for the various houses we settled on this one. It was shipped promptly, so we set out to make an amazing house (while watching holiday movies). The first thing we noticed was a corner of one of the walls had broken off. This was easily fixed by smearing some icing on the edges. It held well and you could not even tell that it was broken. The key is letting the icing dry long enough, so it acts like glue.Constructing the house was not too hard. We let it sit and then we started to ice the roof. This was hard. The instructions say to cut a 1/4 inch hole in the bag of the icing, but this is too big. It made gobs of icing go on the roof. Ash ended up having to use her fingers to smooth the icing out. We could not outline the windows, and we did not achieve the thin spray of icing the picture shows on the box. This is the one thing that prevented me from giving this kit five stars.The frosting tastes great. The candy does too and it is plentiful minus peppermints. We are still eating candy pieces. They stuck well to the house thanks to the frosting. The Gingerbread tasted good for Gingerbread. We aren't huge fans of it, though, which is something we discovered after attempting to eat a house.We had a lot of fun making this house. I outlined the process (with pictures) on my blog here:[...]You can see how easy it was for us to construct our house.Overall, we were quite pleased with our experience and plan to continue the tradition of making a Gingerbread House next year. This kit is great for beginners, so long as you cut a smaller hole in the icing bag.",positive
"I purchased this $49.99 Gingerbread house kit at the deeply discounted price of $19.99.  I wish I had not paid more than $10.  When it arrived, it was broken in several places, and the candy canes were smashed.  I realize anything can happen during shipping, but it could have been packaged more safely. In addition, the house was much smaller than I had expected for the price. The sides of the house are no larger than graham crackers at the most. The biggest issue I had was with the icing.  The instructions say to knead it to soften it for use. I kneaded, and kneaded, and finally resorted to running it under hot water to try to get it soft enough to use.  Every few minutes I would have to run under hot water again, or else the icing would be way too hard to be able to squeeze.  There is not nearly enough icing included in order to decorate the house as it is shown in the picture.  My son and I made our own patterns as best we could, and ended up laughing about it and simply eating the house unfinished.  We had an enjoyable time, but that was due to our laughter at how horrible this kit was.  I would not recommend this kit. The only reason I am giving it two stars is because the ginger bread was actually delicious.",negative
"Like many, I have drank tea for many years, decades, actually, and have had the opportunity to sample everything from the standard bagged teas available everywhere to some of the most expensive hand-made teas developed in Europe using traditional processes. I won't try to pretend this St Dalfour tea is the equivalent of these highly esoteric (and incredibly expensive) teas, but what I can say is that this is a truly great tea for the bagged varieties, and, due to its unfamiliarity, would certainly qualify as a ""sleeper"" find. I can recommend this particular brand and variety as one of the best I've had.What makes this so good? First, the ingredients are all natural, with no artificial flavors or fillers (check your labels carefully and be surprised to see how many flavored teas rely on artificial flavors). To take it a step further, the ingredients here are all organic (see the information on the boxes and on the website to read about this), with no pesticides, artificial colors, or flavors added. At first blush, one might not be immediately attracted to a ""black cherry"" tea, but the manner in which St Dalfour blends this results in a flavorful tea that contains a subtle flavoring and aroma of black cherry that is really wonderful.If you prepare the tea correctly, you'll end up with a very smooth and delightfully flavored tea that may become your favorite. One secret for this, or any, tea is to not steep the tea more than 60-90 seconds MAX, and then remove the bag. It might seem like too short of a time at first, but if you force yourself to keep to this time, with a few dunks at the end, you should begin to see how tea can really taste if it isn't over-steeped and allowed to turn bitter. (Everyone has a strength preference and so you'll have to experiment at first, but if you can keep it to no longer than 90 seconds, that should be ideal.) Further, if you have a water boiler that allows you to select temperature, if you use a water temperature right below the boiling point, that smoothness can be extended further.An easy recommend to the tea lover, this tea is one of my favorites. Five stars.",positive
"*****Dry Desert Lime is an unusual premium Numi tea. It is herbal tea (caffeine-free) containing solely dried lime---that's all---not lime and green/black tea, not artificial lime flavor, but real lime---alone---a truly remarkable feat. It is certified organic, and is kosher. It has the most amazing tart and lovely taste.  If you like lime, you'll love this tea.  If you don't like lime, definitely pass, as it is a very intense ""lime experience"".  I love it!On the box, the manufacturer lyrically writes: ""From the far reaches of the Arabian Desert, this rare lime has been enjoyed for thousands of years, both as a spice in Middle Eastern cuisine and as a teasan. Traditionally harvested and dried in the hot desert sun, this oasis of Vitamin C has been drunk to soothe just about everything. The first taste brings a distant yet familiar impression, leaving the trace of a fleeting memory on the tip of your tongue. We find that its clean, bracing, and reviving citrus pleasure, nicely balanced with a touch of sugar, lifts the blues. Try it, you'll fall in love with it!""The price is perfect, a big savings over single boxes. If you like Numi teas and enjoy lime, get it---you won't be sorry. If you are new to Numi but love lime, or are curious to try it from the description, I do not think you could find a better source than Numi. In fact, I have never heard of anyone else making this tea.  I enjoy serving it to company, but even more, just for me.*****",positive
"I love this coffee.  It makes GREAT espresso drinks, though I prefer lattes and capuccinos.  Lavazza is one of the top brands in Italy (and elsewhere in Europe, having scene their product in other countries). I have also enjoyed Rosa and the pre-ground in the black can (for stovetop espresso percolators).Some people reviewing this product appear to be uneducated about coffee, claiming this is NOT espresso, either because it doesn't say ""espresso"" on the bag or because it's not a dark roast.  The truth is ""espresso"" refers to a process of making a coffee beverage, not the roast or the bean itself.  A coffee bean is a coffee bean is a coffee bean.  How you roast it, grind it, send water through it, serve it or drink it is up to you.  Lavazza probably didn't put the word ""espresso"" on it for one of two reasons: 1) In Italy it's just assumed that if you're normal you're having espresso (probably straight); or 2) Lavazza knows that you may do whatever the heck you want with their beans as long as you keep buying them.Lavazza Oro is a great coffee.  I love the caramel aroma when I first open the bag of beans.  I don't usually drink straight espresso, so I can't comment on how Oro fares as a straight shot.  It seems to make a really nice crema, though that is somewhat controlled by the grind and the machine.  I have a super-automatic espresso machine, and its manufacturer actually recommends NOT using darker, oilier roasts because they may gum up the grinder or brewing apparatus. I've been drinking mainly plain lattes with this coffee, and I think they're phenomenal.  I really miss it if I'm away from home and have to settle for an overpriced, burnt alternative from a mermaid of Seattle.I love that Amazon will ship me four bags of Lavazza Oro every month on subscribe and save, although I've noticed the price jumping up in the past few months.  I hope the price stabilizes or drops back down.  It's currently a real value compared to another Italian espresso giant that comes in silver cans.  Those other guys make delicious coffee, but they're a little too pricey for me to justify buying regularly.",positive
"This is really good stuff.  This coffee has a creamy chocolatiness about it that always makes me want some when I wake up in the morning.  I make mine in a 8 cup French press.  5 heaping scoops with a couple of spins in a $10 krups ginder and 3 minutes in filtered freshly boiled water and I am in Heaven.  My mother tells me that this is even good without milk or sugar, which should say something.I should note that some people give this coffee bad reviews because they believe it is espresso.  It is not.  Repeat:  THIS IS NOT ESPRESSO.  Look at the picture or read the packaging if you find it in a store.  It is not espresso.  Amazon listed it incorectly.  Don't give this coffee bad reviews because of someone at Amazon who made a mistake.I should also note that if you want any coffee to retain it's flavor you should not leave the coffee in the bag.  You can always smell the coffee through the bag which means that the bag is not air tight and the flavor of the coffee is dissipating into the air.  As soon as you get any coffee you should always put it in a plastic container that is air tight and stored out of direct sunlight.  Do not store coffee in the freezer because the air cycling will also suck the flavors away.",positive
"My cat that can eat fish loves this food!  I was concerned as well about tuna on a regular basis, but then learned that the tuna in the Pacific has much less mercury than that which is caught in the  Atlantic.  Along with the fact that my super finicky cat loves this keeps me buying it.  I do have to say that the ingredient list is not correct on this website because they do not use the synthetic K...menedione sodium bisulfate, in the large cans.  I don't think they have it in the small cans anymore as well, but not sure about that.  In the ones that I ordered, small cans, it was not included as an ingredient.  Anyway, I also want to say that of all the large cans of tuna with topping, this one looks the best and has big chunks of the albacore on top.  Mabel loves it!  You can not beat the price and quality of this food. Oh, another thing, Mabel even prefers this one to Tiki or BFF tuna and the latter still uses MSB in their foods and have no plans to change in spite of new research.  Doesn't say much for Weruva in my mind.",positive
"I love this tea. I found it by accident at a grocery store near me while i was searching for ""Wild sweet orange"". The minute I openned the packet I smell a rose scent similar to that found with Rose essential oil.  (not the scent of rosewater, not the cloying scent of rose perfume nor even the perfumey sweetness of fresh roses, but a scent that is the true essence of roses.) The fragrance flooded me with pleasant memories. I see one reviewer didn't like it. I guess it is not for everyone. I love it. It is truly unique. I have never had a tea like this. After finishing half a box in 3 days, I have been in search of somewhere else to buy it.The tea itself is more subtle than the aromatics that are released when the packet is openned. That is much harder to discribe . slight smell of rose with a hint of woodiness. It is more subtle than a lot of their teas. Too bad everyone can't try a sample before committing to an entire box.Edit 12/12/10 OK maybe it is not so much the roses that give the strong scent. maybe it is the geranium oil. Whatever it is, it reminds me of a spa not a chinese herbalist.",positive
"*****Ok, I love lavender, so I'm biased. Still, this Traditional Medicinals Organic Chamomile with Lavender Tea is just spectacular. I've never tasted an herbal tea so good. I'm not sure if I just love the tea or if it truly has ""digestive and nervous system sedating properties"" but I feel relaxed when I drink it.The ingredients in Traditional Medicinals' Organic Chamomile with Lavender Tea are: organic chamomile flower 1,200 mg., proprietary blend: organic English lavender flower, organic lemon balm leaf . The tea tastes like chamomile with a strong, delicious lavender taste. It is a very fresh taste because there are no flavorings and everything is organic. The smell is yummy, too, even before brewing, as the lavender smell stands out; you could put the tea bags in your drawers to use as sachet fresheners!Traditional Medicinals seems to be a very responsible company. They adhere to sustainable and fair trade practices, use organic ingredients when feasible, and base their tea formulations on sound research and knowledge.The manufacturer writes on the box: ""The combination of chamomile and lavender with lemon balm has digestive and nervous system sedating properties useful for nervous stomach and restlessness associated with upset stomach. The use of these herbs alone and in combinations for nervous stomach has been approved by European health authorities and is supported by clinical data. Organic Chamomile with Lavender has a pleasantly aromatic and balanced taste."".Also note the following caution from the box: ""Contraindications: Do not use if your have known allergies to plants of the Asteraceae family (daisy) such as blessed thistle, calendula, chamomile, echinacea, safflower or yarrow.""Highly recommended.*****",positive
"When thinking about growing up in NW Ohio, food seemed to be the most remembered. Home made food, not that ""Happy Meal"" junk.Most of our family gatherings were centered on a big feast.  The best cooks ever in my life were my great grand mother, and my father.  My grand mother a Polish/German woman that I'm sure could take shoe leather and make it taste like gourmet food. She used Coleman's Mustard in so much stuff I couldn't list it all.The next in line for great cooks was my dad.  He used Coleman's dry mustard in making his rub for baked ham and in the summer for his famous baked beans.I was taught by both in the kitchen and elsewhere, we won't talk about.  When ever I make baked beans I always use COLEMAN'S DRY MUSTARD, the flavor blends very well and is certainly noticed when missing or substutited.  A touch of Colemen's also make a great enhancer to potato salad and salad dressings.  Dry rub for ribs, ""Forget about it"" (said with a thick NJ accent). You won't know what your ribs did without it. It is good stuff and a little goes a long way.OK, I relinquish the soap box and the memory trail to the next person.The reviewer:I am a former ""Flying Tigers"" 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing, Information/Public Relations Specialist. I review things honestly, fairly and don't hold back if there is a problem and praise the good. I majored at the University of Toledo in Public Relations and Education with minors in Nutrition and Safety/Health and a former writer.My regards, John Marshall",positive
"****Tazo's Passion Herbal Infusion is a somewhat tart, deep, flavorful (hibiscus-y tasting) tea. It is not berry-like in taste, although it is red in color. It's difficult to describe what hibiscus tastes like, but I find it a most pleasant taste. My husband says it tastes like pomegranate to him. Although Passion contains licorice root it is not sweet.The ingredients in Passion are: hibiscus flowers, natural tropical flavors, citric acid, orange peel, licorice root, cinnamon bark, rose hips, lemongrass and red poppy. It is caffeine-free!Tazo is an interesting company that makes only super premium teas. They are socially responsible, based in Portland, and have the motto, ""The Reincarnation of Tea"". Tazo is owned by Starbucks. Their web site is fun and quirky, with a Zen-type focus, definitely worth checking out. It is unclear, though, from their web site, how many of their ingredients are organic or kosher, and they do use some ""natural flavors"" in their teas--this wording seems a little vague for a super premium tea.On the paper tea packet, Tazo writes, ""A tantalizing deep red tea made from hibiscus flowers, exotic herbs and natural tropical flavors."" On their web site, Tazo describes the flavor profile of Passion as ""berry, juicy, wine-like, merlot, sweet, earthy, dense"". Tazo describes the aroma as ""sweet, juicy, red fruits"".I would rate this tea, and Tazo in general, as very good---better than premium teas like Stash or Celestial Seasonings---but not as good as other teas such as Numi, which is why Tazo Passion gets only four stars.****",positive
"I'm in the latter months of pregnancy and it is becoming harder and harder to get a good nights sleep. In lieu of not being able to find my go-to Chamomile at the grocery, I reached for Bedtime Story since in the tag line it expressed being Caffeine Free and made with Real Spearmint and Chamomile Flowers. I was curious what the Spearmint would be like with the Chamomile so I scooped Lipton Bedtime Story with plans to make a cup that night.Upon opening the box, I was hit with the tingly scent of Spearmint. I brewed a cup, curiously wondering if the tea would be more minty than I wanted. After letting it steep for a few minutes, I added my favorite accompaniments and sipped. Delicious. It's a soft, relaxing blend of Chamomile. The Spearmint is not overpowering like I had worried it might be. The ingredients listed are Spearmint Leaves, Chamomile Flowers, Peppermint Leaves, Orange Peel, Lemon Grass, Spice, Chicory Root. I would say that along with the Chamomile and Mint flavors, the Chicory Root, stands out a bit, giving the tea a hint of earthiness.Bedtime Story definitely relaxed my body and I've been sleeping like a baby (pun intended) ever since.",positive
"First off, we all love rice at our house. I also love wild rice and rice pilaf,although the others are not all that big on those dishes.So, when I read the descriptions on this, I thought it sounded really tasty, buthad some real hesitations about buying six packs of the rice. I wondered how we'd actuallymanage to use six bags before it went bad.Well, the bags are not all that huge. Each bag is one pound of rice. I guess I had a hardtime visualizing it, but the bags are fairly small. I don't have one in front of me, but theyare maybe 6"" square.Anyway, we made the first bag this weekend, putting it in a crock pot and letting it cookon low for 2 or 3 hours. Hubby is the chef in our house, and he used beef broth with the rice.We had it with some sausage for dinner. Let me say - WOW!This is really tasty rice! Between the four of us, we managed to wipe out the entire poundof rice (yes, it was that good!), and were figuring out what the next meal with the rice would be!Watch your prices on this - they vary widely, even across Amazon. But, as long as it stays in the pricerange on this listing, then we'll be buying it again. Seriously, this stuff tastes great! It wastasty, filling and actually easier to chew than I thought it might be (I have troubles with crunchy foods).Thank you Lundberg for a really great blend of rice.  You've converted us!",positive
"I've been making the switch to whole grains over the last few months. The hardest part by far has been rice. I love rice. I could eat it at every meal. I make fried rice, serve it with meats, mix it in soups, etc. Most brown rice I've had has been a sticky, clumpy mess--hardly a substitute for the jasmine long grain rice which I adore. Thankfully a friend of mine recommended Lundberg rice, and this is the first variety I tried.I was a little skeptical looking at the package, and even more so once I started cooking the rice. It smelled very nice as it cooked though. I mixed in a teaspoon of butter and a little garlic and herbs, and served it alongside some grilled salmon. After a few bites, my initial concerns melted away. This was easily some of the tastiest rice I've ever had (white or otherwise). I loved every bite of it. I couldn't believe how good it was actually. I'm so, so happy to have found a brown rice that is a substantive replacement for all of the nutrition-less carbs that are in white rice. I plan to use this rice for most of the applications where I would have used white rice, but still treat myself to some fried rice made with white rice once in a while.Flavor, texture, and nutrition are all aligned with this Wild Blend. I'd recommend it to anyone who loves rice--white or otherwise.",positive
"I'm trying to not eat so much processed foods and white rice and potatoes. Sweet potatoes get old after a while, so I decided to get some wild and brown rice. I checked reviews of quite a few, and it seemed as if the Lunberg rices had the best, and and this one in particular had the best and sounded like something I would like, so I ordered it along with a rice cooker.As soon as I got them, I opened them and got everything ready to make a batch. I followed the instructions, using a 1:2 ratio of rice and water, adding salt and pepper. After 1 cycle on my rice cooker, it wasn't quite done and was really dry, so I added another part water and set it for another cycle. It was okay. Nothing spectacular, but way too much as I was the only one that would eat any of it. I tried another batch the next day, and used beef broth instead of most of the water 1 rice, 2 beef broth, 1 water. it turned out better, but I messed up and put veggies in way too early. Talk about mush!!! Just made another batch with chicken broth 1 rice, 2 broth, 1 water and some garlic and pepper. I only used a quarter cup of rice, and it was perfect for just me. the kids have decided they will stick to the white rice or the rice dishes from a box.Now that I got my recipe down and figured out what I was doing, I absolutely loved it. It had a nice nutty flavor. It went well with the grilled chicken and veggies I had for lunch. I'm looking forward to adding different seasonings too, depending on what else I am making for dinner, maybe even add some mushrooms for a healthier mushroom rice than the ones you get in the store!",positive
"This is just how I remember drinking barley tea for the first time in Shinjuku, Japan. This tea tastes just as great and brings back memories for me. It has a toasty nuttiness flavor, similar to dandelion tea but more light and refreshing. Says you can steep in cold water, but I enjoy it by putting one tea bag in my coffee maker and brewing it that way. Makes a wonderful morning coffee replacement. Individual tea bags are larger than normal, each making 1 qt of tea (equivalent to 4 cups or 2 water bottles). I drink lots of healthy tea (moringa, dandelion, green tea, white tea, oolong), and this one of my favorites!I only see one ingredient listed on the box: Barley. Manufactured by House Foods Corp in Tokyo, Japan.UPDATE 9/6/12: I've been brewing this tea at least twice a week. I find placing one tea bag into my coffemaker is so convenient for me as it is enough to fill a 10 cup carafe with strong flavor within minutes (not watered down and faster than cold steeping). For any left over hot tea, I let it cool down to room temperature and place it in the fridge for a refreshing drink anytime. My highest recommendation for this tea is using clean, great tasting water as it really makes a difference. Hope this helps.",positive
"My 6 Greyhounds received the chicken pot pie flavored treats as an early Easter surprise from their Auntie. Keeping in mind the size of my dogs, these treats are the teeniest, tiniest things I think I've seen. Maybe an inch long and 1/8"" high/deep, the dogs' canine teeth are bigger than these treats. Keeping in mind a treat this small will most likely be swallowed whole, I distributed them slowly to each pup. It was as if they were gulping air...I don't think the ones with enough teeth to chew even tasted them. The 2 with minimum teeth for whom I must moosh everything up got theirs crushed up in yogurt...those two girls wouldn't eat the yogurt. So, I can't tell if my pups like these or not; most didn't even taste them as they went down the hatch too quickly without chewing; the other two didn't like what they did to their favorite treat since losing their teeth, yogurt.They are wheat and corn free, listed as 100% natural and the ingredients list on the back of the little box are:oat flour, rolled oats, potato flour, chicken broth, carrots, celery, canola oil, eggs, baking powderFor the price, one can put those ingredients together at home (I will swap potato flour for whole wheat flour) and bake them yourself. Even if it takes a few tries to get the measurements right, the dogs will still eat them and you can make them any size that is appropriate for your pet(s). If baking them as hard treats is too time consuming for you, do what I do: mix it up like a meatloaf, bake it, cut into appropriately sized treat pieces, and keep in the frig. Easy enough and one can use leftovers from a meal rather than start with all new ingredients. Probably healthier for your pet too.However, we must still thank Auntie for allowing us to try something new. If it were not for the tiny size of these treats, they would most likely have been a great big hit here.",positive
"While you can make your own chai tea, it does take some work to gather all the spices and then steep them in milk. The Oregon Chai tea mixes are rather easy to use. You can either make regular tea and add the packet like you would milk and spices or you can serve this with hot milk or even just water.If you are looking for a very creamy version, you can make a 16-ounce cup of hot water in the microwave and then add one packet of Oregon Chai Tea Mix, 1 packet of hot chocolate and 2 Constant Comment tea bags. That is my favorite combination so far.While the tea packets are for an 8-ounce cup, I make a much larger cup of tea, so this is perfect to mix with a tea bag and more powdered milk.Ingredients: Sugar, dried whole milk, dried nonfat milk, natural flavors, dried honey, tapioca maltodextrin, decaffeinated dried black tea and salt. Yes, salt!Each packet is 100 calories.Also look for Ready-to-drink individual servings and liquid concentrates where you just add milk.If you are just using a packet of this mix and 8 ounces of water, you might still want to add some powdered milk to make it extra creamy. Whipped cream and nutmeg also make the drink more delicious.~The Rebecca Review",positive
"Oregon fruit pitted red tart cherries in water are the best pie and dessert cherries I've found.  They are not available in stores where I live.  Ordering them online via Amazon is great.  These cherries are the beginnings of the perfect pie.  Creativity is your only limitation.It's easy to make a delicious pie from scratch.  First, make enough pie crust dough for a two-crust pie.  (Never buy a pie crust when you can make a better tasting one at home).Place the bottom crust into a deep pie pan and crimp the edges.  Next open a can of Oregon Fruit Pitted Red Tart Cherries in water and drain the water.  Put contents into a large mixing bowl.  Now let your imagination run wild!  Add a can of Oregon Raspberries, and perhaps a half a can of Oregon Blueberries, both drained, as I did yesterday, or almost any variety of Oregon berries that you can get your hands on.Add about 1/2 cup of sugar & 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the berry mixture and stir it all up.  Place into the pie pan and cover with the top pie crust.  Make steam slits into the top crust, and dab with milk or butter, and then sprinkle sugar atop.  Bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes to an hour.  That's it!The end result is a delicious pie that tastes better than anything you can buy in a store or bakery, and has much less sugar.  You can, of course, add more sugar to the berry mixture if you like, but I like the cherries to taste tart.So go ahead and make a pie!",positive
"My dog was having feeding issues---for some reason, he wasn't willing to eat so I took him to my vet and we were able to figure it out and get his appetite back.  In the meantime, he recommended the 3 green dog multivitamins, which was formulated by a vet and a nutritionist and contained vitamins and supplements, which he thought Lightning needed since he'd basically wouldn't eat for weeks now.  I was hesitant to try it as it is quite hard to give my dog any ""medicine,"" and I figured if the vitamins were anything like human vitamins, it was going to taste nasty and it was a fight I did not want to battle.  To my surprise, when I opened the bottle, it smelled like peanut butter, which my dog LOVES.  Awesome start.  I gave it to Lightning and lo and behold, he loved it!!  And wanted more!  I was so happy that I had to hold myself back from giving him more than 1 a day.  He loves it more than some of the ""treats"" we give him when he's been good.  I love it because I'm never sure he's getting enough nutrition from the dog food and the supplements (alfalfa, spirulina, etc) sound like the stuff we would want for ourselves but wouldn't know how much to give to our pets.  Since this multivitamin is made by a vet AND a nutritionist and this brand was recommended by my vet (who is AMAZING), I feel completely at ease giving this to Lightning every day.  He's always been energetic and that hasn't changed but I have noticed that his hair is shinier and he loves the taste. Highly recommended!",positive
"After many disappointing experiences with canned meat, I was very pleasantly surprised by this product. Not only does it look like the picture on the can, it tastes delicious and is all natural. There are absolutely no preservatives or artificial colors in here. It's just beef, spices, and gravy (flour, starch). You can eat it right out of the can, but you really ought to heat it up first because it looks like goop otherwise. The juice congeals into a starchy paste that is not very appetizing to look at or eat. Heated for a minute in the microwave, it melts back into a delicious brown gravy.The meat pieces aren't mushy like you might expect. They retain a good chewy texture. Over steamed rice, egg noodles, or vegetables, this makes a perfect and quick meal. It's not that bad nutritionally either. One can is 340 calories (120 from fat), 48 g of protein, and 50% of your daily iron intake. Sodium is a bit high at 60% of your USRDA, but comparable or lower than other canned meat products.The beef tastes like beef and this is certainly one of the most delicious canned meats I've ever eaten. The only thing to consider is that this beef is produced in Brazil, whose cattle industry has the unfortunate controversy of cutting down rain forests to provide grazing territory.",positive
"There's no getting around the fact that this is canned meat and gravy, and so take that into account.  It's going to have a bit of canned flavor, smell and texture -- not like Grandma's homemade pot roast.But considering that, this is a convenient and pretty well done product for a canned food.  There is a good balance of roast beef chunks to gravy.  I would say you definitely get two servings per can and, depending on use, three or even four servings.  (I can't remember what the can claims as number of servings but I think it was two per can.)  A hungry person or big eater might want to consume the entire can.This isn't a product where you'd buy it just for the roast beef, draining off the liquid; this is intended to include the gravy as part of the overall dish.  That makes it convenient for things like topping a baked potato, mashed potatoes, grits, toast, rice, pasta, or whatever you like.  But it's specific in that sense.  If you need canned beef for other purposes, you will want to buy another different product.The roast beef is tender and tastes good.  I haven't encountered any fat or grisly bits.  The beef chunks tend to be around 1/2"" to 1"", roughly, and most of them are pretty consistent in size.  The gravy, while slightly ""canned"" for my taste, is still okay.  The product is not overly salted, which is a big plus.Besides the obvious uses, you could use this as simply beef gravy if you wanted, by breaking up the chunks into smaller bits.  The chunks flake into bits easily.  That might be good if you are feeding to young children and don't want to worry about them gacking on a big piece of meat.  But it also means that you could use this as a casserole sauce or binder for mixing up rice dishes etc.",positive
"I've tried David, Spitz, and Biggs sunflower seeds before giving the Giants brand a try.  The seeds are large and the flavoring is not too intense or too light.  So the seeds taste good and are of a good quality.  I haven't noticed much in the way of plant debris or empty seeds.I must give this product four stars for two reasons:1. Unlike the Spitz seeds, you cannot reseal these bags after opening them.  Spitz uses resealable bags for their seeds.  Giants does not.  This means you have to eat the seeds quickly or else they will get stale.2. In this variety pack, several of the flavors use milk as an ingredient.  Specifically, the Zesty Italian, Dill Pickle, and Dakota Ranch flavors list milk as an ingredient.  The Dakota Ranch flavor also lists cheese as an ingredient.  There was no way of knowing this based on the product advertisement.  I tried the Zesty Italian flavor and now have a stomachache because of the milk ingredient.I had high hopes for these seeds.  They do taste good, but if you are allergic or sensitive to certain ingredients or wish to have a resealable bag, I would recommend Spitz over Giants, but Giants over Biggs and Biggs over David.",positive
"Hello! I agree that the fact that the can is not full is a waste of money and I think that they should fix that immediately.  The taste is different and maybe not so sweet like actual chocolate milk but that is why its good for the kids.  I have never used this with only water because its chocolate and it just seems gross! I always use 1 oz of water and mix the powder in and it completely dissolves then i add in the milk and mix it and my very very very picky fussy 2 year old son loves it!!!! He wont touch veggies no matter how i season them or cook them, he eats only a few fruits but not enough to satisfy the daily suggestions.  So this is quite a life saver for me! I have used it for my self not the kid version and i love it to although i have tasted this version as I taste most things before i give them to my son and it wasnt bad at all.  So the only complaint i have is that the can is not full and the amount of money spent on one can is really outrageous! FILL UP THE CAN AND MAKE IT WORTH THE MONEY YOU CHARGE US FOR IT!!!!",negative
"maybe this is just coincidence but since starting to regularly drink the wild berry amazing supergrass for kids, our 8 year old has slowly started to develop a taste for vegetables.  a couple of years ago he would only eat fruit but refused any veggies--particularly the green leafy kind that are so good for you.  not wanting him to just depend on multi-vitamins for complete nutrition, i found the amazing supergrass products and decided to give it a try.  it was a great decision.  the wild berry flavor was perfect for him because he liked the fruity taste.  because it is actual wheatgrass and veggies, the superfood powder does not completely dissolve like koolaid would--there's still a sediment that remains after you mix it with water.  i thought this might be a problem, but my son just chugged the whole thing and liked it.  needless to say we were delighted and kept giving it to him.  we still tried to make him try some veggies, and after he drank the superfood for awhile he became more amenable to it.  now he eats spinach, broccoli, onions, and carrots!  now i'd never make the crazy claim that this superfood will make a kid like veggies, but whether it was pure coincidence, acclimation to digesting or tasting the veggie ""sediment"" that is leftover, or psychological acceptance of ingesting vegetables and feeling perfectly fine--it worked!  we will continue to supplement his diet with this wild berry superfood.  as a parent i seriously couldn't be happier with it.",positive
"I have two children ages 5 & 6. They used to love fruits and veggies until they got subjected to undesirable eating habits at school and outside our home.  Suddenly the broccoli, bananas, apples, whole milk (only wants chocolate now, thanks public schools!) and whole wheat bread WITH crust on it became a daily struggle at our house. They learned that many kids get away with being a picky eater and now it's war at our house.  They now try and demand crust to be cut off sandwiches.  Won't do it. They ask for Koolaid and sugary juice boxes.  It's a fight for a moment until they realize they're not going to win. (Makes me want to homeschool at times or raise my kids in some kind of African village far away from civilization!) Our kids get their fair share of junk food but this culture is innodated by sugar and unhealthy foods at every turn, in everything down to ""healthy"" kids yogurts. I got desperate to find something like a health shake for them to supplement what they're not getting..  I had read the reviews on Amazing Grass for Kidz and thought I would try it out. Because our rule is that they need to try something once, they loved it.  Matter of fact, wanted seconds right away.  We make it with banana and milk to make it into a shake. Now, they get one everyday.  And, watch out, it helps with their bowel movements. ;)  I'm happy to have found something like this and had friends buy it for their kids.  My husband and I bought the adult version of the same thing.  I'M SOLD!  It's still a struggle to get them to eat as healthy as we would like but I'm happy to know they are getting some of what they're missing in this powder.",positive
"I've tried many diff kinds of green powder and had to choke it down by mixing it with a strong flavored juice. It would defeat the purpose! All these nutrients in a processed sugary juice.  No good.  So i decided to get this chocolate flavor at whole foods... to my surprise it blended very well in a smoothie with only a HINT of a green taste.  Oddly enough, when mixed with milk it has zero after taste and actually tastes quite like chocolate milk.  It tastes more like an ovaltine than a nestle quick. But if kids don't know the difference they should take to this pretty well!  The key is to dissolve in water first then add the milk.  I've been adding to almond milk and drinking it right up without having to have a ""chaser.""  Today I mixed with a half a scoop of ""super seed"" fiber (also purchased on amazon) and threw in some hemp seeds with almond milk and it tastes great! Like chocolate covered nuts.  Really enjoyed it and will be using this method to get in my daily vegetable intake.  I also would like to mention the amazon price is most definitely the best deal-- especially when you do subscribe and save. 5 stars!",positive
"This product does not disolve easy with just stiring, I threw mine into the blender to get it mixed well. I would highly recommend anybody interested in this product should go to their local healthfood store and buy the individual packets first. These packets are single servings of the product and sell for a dollar something, this is a good way to try the product out to see if it suits your family without wasting a ton of money. This is what my husband and I did, we bought two of the chocolate flavor and one of the berry flavor and have tried both out on my preschooler. She didn't seem found of either of them, the choclate has a very light chocolate flavor and it had an overpowering after taste of the greens. The berry was just way to sweet I've read people compare it to koolaid and that would be about right if you like your koolaid with 2 extra cups of sugar in it. I have used the second chocolate packet in a breakfast smoothie for her with bananas and peanut butter and that seemed to get ride of the after taste and she seemed to enjoy it.If you don't mind being creative and doing a little extra work to mask the flavor of the greens this product could be a healthy addtition to your childs diet.",positive
"I used to eat a lot of this when I first ""discovered"" the pleasure of oatmeal about a year ago. Now, I make my own using Quaker's ""Old Fashioned Oats,"" (or Target's cheaper equivalent), which takes only 10 minutes or so, allows me to control the sweetness to my liking by adding the maple syrup and brown sugar myself, and doesn't give me any ""artificial flavors"" or ""guar gum,"" or ""caramel color.""Given that, I will say that, for an instant product, this is pretty good, though just a bit too sweet for me. Its first ingredient is Whole Grain Rolled Oats (although the second is sugar) and it does have a reasonably creamy consistency which you would expect from oatmeal. I actually preferred Quaker's high fiber variation of this product, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, High Fiber, Maple Brown Sugar, 12.6-Ounce (Pack of 4). I think that one is a little less sweet than this one and the 10 grams of fiber is an attraction if you're trying (like I am) to get more fiber into your diet.It's absurd to compare this to ""old fashioned"" or ""steel cut"" oatmeal. This is a convenience product that requires no preparation and which you would use when you don't have the time or inclination to fuss with the others. It should be evaluated (and consumed) with this in mind.",positive
"I love oatmeal, and occasionally make steel-cut oatmeal in my ricemaker, but I've been eating more Quaker Oats Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal - for years.  Pallets of it.  Literally, I had bought lots of ""value pack"" 24-packs the last time they went on sale at Shop Rite, and when I finally ran out, a couple months ago, I bought the ""new"" improved package at Stop & Shop.The new flavor is horrible - not just compared to the original, or to McCanns, but truly horrible.  I couldn't finish it.  Tasted a little like coffee grounds.  Even adding brown sugar or a little milk didn't change it at all.How could you screw up a decades old favorite like that?  Why not offer it as a new product, and leave your loyal customer's with their proven favorites?  (Why didn't Coca-Cola just release ""New Coke"" in the '80s, instead of screwing up their brand loyalty?  And why didn't Quaker learn from Coke?)Since then, I've been buying the Stop & Shop brand, and it's not bad.  Not as good as the original Quaker Oats Maple & Brown Sugar, but good enough.  Quaker has effectively removed themselves from the instant oatmeal market, in my opinion.  Hope they correct their mistake, but I don't think that happens very often.  I'll be waiting for one of those ""We heard you, and we're making it right"" commercials... Until then, it's store-brand oats for me.",negative
"In years past, I have eaten instant oatmeal for a quick, easy, hot breakfast when I am in a hurry. I have eaten various flavors including the brown sugar and maple flavor that was offered here. I have to say that this is not the same product that I am used to from years past.The maple flavor was bland and chemically, and although it was sweet-ish, I really couldn't detect the flavor of brown sugar. It did, however, have a significant amount of sugars in it. When I reviewed the nutritional information I was stunned at just how much sugar was present in the package.In addition, the portion sizes are almost comical. There is no way that one packet will serve adequately as a meal for breakfast. It requires, at a minimum, two packets to make a bowl of oatmeal that is sufficient for an average adult male. That provides a significant amount of your daily intake of sugars.I was not enamored with this product, and would not go out of my way to buy it in the future. However, as part of a variety pack, I would probably have it on hand for those days when I desire oatmeal, but do not have the time to cook it from scratch.",positive
"It's hard to believe that these might actually be healthy, but I love these flavored Quaker Instant Oatmeals.And they might actually be healthy! Though sugar is the second ingredient, whole grain rolled oats is the first ingredient in every flavor of Quaker Instant Oatmeal, including this Maple Brown Sugar, which is a favorite of mine. Further, each serving (one packet) contains only four grams of sugar in the low sugar form and nine grams in the regular form, which is one to two teaspoons.Yeah, one or two teaspoons.I went through the rest of the ingredients on the Maple Brown Sugar flavor and on several others, and almost every other ingredient is an ingredient you'd find in a vitamin pill. The Apples & Cinnamon even has dehydrated apples (ahead of sugar, which is the third ingredient in that flavor).I'm recovering from chemotherapy and radiation. I had a bone marrow transplant in January (2012), and my new immune system sometimes goes after my gut when we lower my immunosuppressives. Thus, eating food that is high in fiber and gentle on the stomach and intestines is important for me. It's important for you, too, because the fiber in oats is excellent for your heart.The problem is, it's hard for me to find oatmeal edible without adding a lot more brown sugar than Quaker does! That's always been true, but it's especially true when I'm recovering from leukemia treatments. At first, there was a VERY limited set of food items I could eat without throwing up. (Sorry for being so graphic.) These flavored Quaker Instant Oatmeals let me eat gentle, heart-healthy oatmeal without hating the flavor. I love almost every one. They're a go-to food for me when I'm nauseous.I know you probably aren't recovering from a blood cancer, but if you're wanting to eat oatmeal because it's healthy, this is a great way to eat it.And for lazy people, it's a one-bowl cleanup. Pour the packet in the bowl, pour boiling water over it, and wait a minute (or less if you're impatient like me). Eat it, and you have one bowl and no pots to wash (or throw in the dishwasher).",positive
"Oatmeal is said to lower cholesterol and benefit the heart. That's one thing to like about Quaker Instant Oatmeal. This particular brand -- Maple & Brown Sugar -- also claims ""whole grains"" oats, no trans fats, and no high fructose corn syrup.That's all good. It also tastes good, heats quickly, and has good consistency whether one uses milk or water.Yet it's not perfect. It's not as healthful as pure oats (of whatever brand), by which I mean no ingredients other than oats.This one contains various ""artificial flavors"" and chemicals. That includes caramel color. I heard a radio report claiming that some people now believe that caramel color may cause some cancers.So check whatever you buy for caramel color. Lots of bread and cereal products contain it. In this case, I suppose the caramel color is to help create the ""brown sugar"" look for this product.The ingredients actually list ""sugar,"" but not ""brown sugar."" Maybe it's all the same, but loses its brown color under certain conditions, hence, the use of caramel color.This is still a mostly healthful, and tasty product. But look for oats with nothing other than oats if you want the oats' maximum health benefits.If you still prefer buying one of Quaker's ""flavored"" instant oatmeals, I suggest one of the Cinnamon flavored ones. Cinnamon is said to stabilize blood sugar levels and help prevent adult onset diabetes. Cinnamon is more healthful than Brown Sugar.",positive
"When I was younger, I used to eat the Maple & Brown Sugar Quaker Oatmeal all of the time- I was torn between it and Strawberries & Cream as my favorites. I went a long while without eating oatmeal and I decided it was time to try this stuff again.First of all, it tastes different. More bland, and more like a sweet pile of mush than any distinct maple or brown sugar flavor. Although they say your taste buds die off as you get older, so perhaps that's just me.My second complaint is the consistency. I have always preferred my oatmeal with milk, so that's how I prepped it. I also tend to prefer relatively pasty oatmeal so I make mine with a bit less fluid and generally let it sit for a bit and set up. I don't know if they're using different oats or what, but even using less milk and cooking it full-time, my oatmeal was still a bit soupy. Letting it set had little effect, so I eventually gave up and just ate it. The oats were cardboardy and chewy, rather than soft and creamy like I remember.All in all, I was disappointed in the turn this oatmeal has taken. Next time I'll try Strawberries & Cream and see if it's still awesome.",negative
"YES!  Quaker went back to the old recipe!  Woohoo!  I do love this stuff.  This Maple Brown Sugar flavor is what I grew up eating.  I am unfortunately a picky eater, nothing else will do, I'm very sensitive to (and grossed-out by) new flavors and textures.A year or two ago Quaker had scrapped the old recipe and came out with a New & Improved recipe which I unwittingly tried and was repulsed, thinking I'd gotten a bad batch until I realized it had been reformulated.  The new version's hearty oats and natural flavor wasn't a hit with me.  I emailed Quaker with my complaint and they nicely sent me a $5 coupon to use on any Quaker product which I used for Life cereal.Anyway, I guess I wasn't the only one complaining about the New & Improved recipe because now Quaker has returned to their tried 'n' true Classic Recipe.  Now I have my old Maple Brown Sugar flavor and texture back.  Sure, it's probably not as healthy for me as old-fashioned homecooked oats, but I don't like old-fashioned oats.  =)  The flavor and texture of this instant oatmeal is comfort food to me, and since I have orthodontic braces, it's a good food for me to eat when my teeth are aching.",positive
"Quaker Instant Maple Brown Sugar oatmeal is a hearty dish for breakfast.  It's tasty, filling, and easy to prepare.  The ease of preparation is important for working folks who don't want to rush to work with an empty stomach.  Combined with a cup of coffee or a glass of orange juice, the oatmeal will definitely hold and fortify you until lunch.It also makes for a good snack, instead of overly salty and sugar-rich foods.  I know many people put sugar and milk in their oatmeal, but I'm a purest.  I enjoy it just plain.  It's sweet enough to tingle one's taste buds, but not so sweet as to make it feel as if you're eating candy.  Instant foods suffer a generally bad reputation.  When ""ease of preparation"" is a primary consideration, often flavor suffers.  Not so here.  There was plenty of maple flavor.There are two options for preparing the instant oatmeal, one involving boiling water, the other tap water and the microwave.  I combined the two, because I like really hot oatmeal.  First I added boiling water, as directed, and let the oatmeal stand for a minute or so.  Then I gave it a 15-second nuke in the microwave.  The result was perfect for me.  If this sounds like too much preparation, stick with one of the prescribed methods, listed on the box.I'm not a really devoted oatmeal eater, so I may not be the ultimate authority on this product.  My review is based on the flavor (quite pleasant), preparation time (swift), and texture (just right, not too watery, not lumpy).  As with any food, individual taste is a major factor.",positive
"I am in the process of trying all of the Annie Chun's Soup Noodle Bowls and Noodle Bowls. Of all the ones I bought I tried these first because these are the ones that I actually wanted to like the best. They were AWFUL !! Very overpowering lemony taste. I tried to eat them but could not even finish them. Now, you have to understand something, I am really not very picky as far as food is concerned. If I dont like something, I usually can pretty much finish it because I hate wasting food but I actually threw these away. I was so disappointed !! Since then I have tried a couple of the other noodle bowls and a soup bowl and have really liked them so it isnt the Annie Chun's products but this particular noodle bowl. I have read a couple of the more recent reviews on this product on Amazon and their facebook page and was relieved to see it wasnt just me. That other people had noticed this overpowering lemony taste. Seems they havent always been like this though. One gentleman stated that he had compaired the ingredient label of a new batch and an old batch and it seems they have changed some of the ingredients. Annie, if you read this, go back to the old way because pretty soon no one is going to be buying these.",negative
"OK - So I admit, I bought this for the possibility to lose weight with zero effort. I am not overweight at all but have ZERO muscle and a few curves I am not proud of. Anyway, my hopes were low but I figured I would have a healthy caffeinated tea in the long-run. So I have been drinking it for 2-3 weeks now and I don't think the scale is lying but I have lost about 5 lbs. Now, I understand that many factors could have caused this but I am pretty sure my eating habits have stayed the same. I still don't drink coffee or soda and I definitely don't exercise. I have not been drinking as much alcohol as I was during Football season so I know that might be a factor.Bottom line is that I know anything could have caused the weight loss but the only thing that I have done drastically different is drink 1-2 cups of this tea per day. It tastes great (hot not cold or warm), gives me a healthy pep and focus, and I have not seen the scale consistently this low in a couple of years. Not to mention is comes nicely packaged. You can't go wrong here and I highly recommend it.",positive
"This review is for PoP Oolong tea bags. My tea background was first drinking Indian milk tea using black loose tea, milk, spices, and sugar. I added far-Eastern teas (non-milk varieties) in my search for a quicker tea to brew (milk tea needs more time to prepare). I am on my 3rd box of PoP Oolong tea. The tea is not like black or green teas. Be prepared for a bitter taste but with a sweeter aftertaste. Like black teas, this produces some kind of coating feeling on the tongue, almost similar to eating an unripened banana. It is somewhat woody in taste and smell (maybe a bit flowery. It may also be slightly sour, but less than some green teas. I have tried whole leaf oolong from a Chinese shop and that was more like green tea. If you can afford more expensive oolong teas, then you might get better quality. For the price, you're getting a good deal. I also think that the batches vary so sometimes you might get a stronger, bitter flavor but if you experiment with the brewing, you might get your desired flavor.To brew this PoP Oolong tea, realize that ground tea in bags will release their flavors much faster. My solution is to boil some filtered water. After bringing to a boil, I turn off the stove and add 1 cup (237 mL) hot water to the tea bag. Then wait ~30 seconds (or golden brown color appears)and remove the bag. The first cup usually extracts most of the caffeine and is the most bitter and strong taste. Now I can brew with another cup of the hot water. I can brew around 4 cups with the colors being golden brown, golden, light green, and very light green. It is best to brew by the color and not the time. If you leave the bag in too long, it will be terribly bitter.Tea brewing is an art and science, as many other things in life are. Please refer to the science of solvent extraction for a better idea. Basically, you are extracting the tea's aromatic compounds into the water. The flavor of the brew are mainly affected by water quality, extraction time (the time in water), and water temperature. You have to experiment with this for your preferred flavor. Sugar is absolutely not necessary, if prepared correctly.",positive
"I just bought his item off Amazon. The shipment came very fast, but some of the cans were dented. They packed it very poorly, they literally jut put it in a cardboard box along with a case of another canned food item. There was nothing but a couple of those air-filled bags in there with the 2 cases. They both got banged around pretty good before delivery. Both cases had several dented cans from the shipping, so a very bad score from Amazon for packaging by people that don't care.As for the CBH itself, I personally found the low-fat version too low in fat! It didn't render any fat when I cooked it in a non-stick frying pan. I had to add oil to keep it from sticking which defeats the purpose of the non-fat feature. Even so, it still came out pretty dry tasting, it didn't have that rich smooth taste that a little more fat will provide. Even without the normal amount of fat, this product still tasted fine.I can't really say this is a complaint about the product. After all, I knowingly ordered a low-fat version of the product to try it out and put in the disaster prep stockpile. I just want to let people know that this is a good product, but it will not cook or taste like regular CBH will. It is dryer and less flavorful. But, it does have less fat and if that is important to you, then this should fit the bill.I am knocking off 1 star for the truly awful packing\shipping.-Mike",negative
"I did alot of research on dog foods and Merrick was one of the brands rated very well. My minpin Hudson is very picky about his food but he ran into the kitchen as soon as i opened the can. I mix a little in with his dry dog food and he devours it.  i was suprised when i first opened the can because it looked watery and there were whole chicken wings with bones and all not what your accustume to when you open a can of dog food. However, the chicken wings fall apart easily and are very soft the bones literally turn to mush. It looks like whole chicken wings in gravy that have cooked in the crock pot allday and it smells wonderful.  I have tried other high quality brands and he would quit eating them after a day or two.  He eats this every time and it looks like homemade food that I would eat. His coat is glistening and soft and he has great energy. I can't wait to try the other flavors I'll let you know if he likes them. I'm going to switch his dry food to merrick when his Inova is gone.",positive
"As a small dog owner, (Shitshu), we are careful about what our dog can easily get down her throat.  She is also a picky eater, as are a fair amount of small dogs.She loves the Merrick Wingaling, but one day while breaking up one of the large chunks of chicken, I was amazed to find a fairly stout chicken bone within the meat.  I removed it, thinking it must be an anomoly.  Then it happened again in the same can, then another can, and on and on.Final word, although my dog likes this food very much, we will stop buying this brand due to the possibility of our dog getting scratches in the throat from chicken bone edges, or worse yet, choking on the bones with a full mouth of food.  Many people have said on other dog sites that dogs can digest chicken bones.  That is true, if they can get them into their stomachs.  The problem arises on the scratches to the throat lining, then possible inflammation or infection, and at the worst, choking and not being able to dislodge a sharp piece of bone.  No thanks.It is just not worth the possible worry, considering the price of this food.",negative
"I used to have EXTREMELY bad cramps during my time of the month. When I say EXTREME, I mean cramping so bad that I would have minor blackouts. My mother-in-law suggested I take some organic virgin coconut oil and I took a tablespoon of it, however it didn't taste good at all. It did make my cramps go away for that entire day. So my wonderful husband went out and bought me some of these capsules from the health food store, I was kind of skeptical b/c he paid $20 for it, but I thanked him and started popping the suggested amount, 3 caps, 3 times a day.Since the caps have a small amount in each cap, you have to take that many to get it in your system. The first month I took them, the cramps subsided to just enduring slight pain in the morning on my first day. The second month I didn't experience any PMS symptoms and even less pain on the first day. The third month I experienced NO PMS and NO PAIN through my whole 7 days. I've heard it is good for lowering your cholesterol and help maintain weight amongst other things. I'm just happy they made my cramps go away.",positive
"Indus Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder has been a must-have for me from the very first time I tasted it. Forget about the adulterated, irradiated cinnamon powder that lines the shelves in the supermarket. After having done my own extensive research I discovered that organic Ceylon cinnamon is by far the best. Of all the varieties of  cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon is the one that provides health benefits. I was happy and relieved to discover Indus organic Ceylon cinnamon powder here at Amazon. It is certified organic plus the flavor is exceptional. I enjoy it with my favorite snack of 1/2 cup of plain yogurt, fruit and nuts. To that combination I add 1 1/2 teaspoons of this product. It tastes absolutely delicious! It adds a subtle sweetness without the calories, of course, and is much better for you than artificial sweeteners. Experiment to find out how much or how little cinnamon you may require on your sweet potatoes, apples, winter squash, etc. For example 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder is just the right amount to sprinkle over one sliced apple.  Also it is great in recipes in which cinnamon is an ingredient. Additionally, each packet lasts for a long time while it maintains freshness. I am a loyal customer of Indus and highly recommend the Indus Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder.  Enjoy!",positive
"When we switch my daughter from nursing to eating her first solid foods we started with rice cereal.  The misery that caused will be forever emblazoned on my memory.  Colic, gas, and it backed her up right proper.My wife and I started researching alternatives on the Internet.  We found a bunch of references to how Barley was easier on a tummy.  That Barley soup/broth is often what is given to people recovering in hospitals etc...  I went to every local store looking for some.  Family and friends that had used it used to buy it locally.  I couldn't find it anywhere.  I found it here on Amazon and bought this pack of 12 boxes.We found rather strongly that this was much easier on my daughters tummy.  She continued to eat without distress after we made the switch.  We started using it just as cereal and then as she got older we started using it as a thickening agent and filler when mixed with pureed vegetables etc...  She liked things better when they were less runny and we liked things better when she was happy.We will be ordering more here shortly for the twins that have now joined our family.  For us it worked great.  I really do recommend it as a far better option that rice cereal.",positive
"I keep Gerber 'Mixed' and 'Barley' on hand all the time. The 'mixed' consists of rice, oat and wheat so I mix a box of that with a box of the 'barley' and have a completely balanced breakfast cereal. I don't use it for people: I keep it handy for when the dogs have upset tummies and their regular food is too harsh on their digestive systems and they need soft, easy to digest food that fills them up and is healthy for them.  As their tummies return to normal, I reduce the baby cereal a bit and add in some of their normal foods and as they continue to improve, the baby cereal gets reduced while their normal foods eventually return to full bore.This is good for them, too, after dental cleanings/extractions, surgeries, when they need a little help in the 'bowel' department (fiber), or just as an added treat to change it up a bit in their daily diet.I have used this in place of bread crumbs when making a meatloaf (ok, I was desperate), but didn't care for the texture of the meatloaf once cooked. It was too soft for our liking, but still quite tasty.",positive
"I bought these because I was given a bag of S'mores snacks and it tasted so good I wanted to get more so I decided to get these but they don't taste as good.My biggest gripe is the yogurt covered marshmallows.  They're too big (about the size of a small marble), they're crunchy and there's only like 15 in each bag.  As far as I know S'mores don't have any yogurt and the marshmallows are not supposed to be crunchy.  The other brand bag I was given had lots of small marshmallows and they were soft and smooth, not crunchy.  I wish they would drop the yogurt part and just throw in the soft marshmallows.Also it has peanuts and chocolate morsels (just like those Hershey kisses but smaller) AND on top of that it has chocolate covered peanuts (just like M&M peanut but without the shell) so I don't know why they would add those when you already have peanuts and chocolate.For the price though you can't beat it.  You get a total of 95 Ounces which is slightly less than 6 pounds of this stuff so I can't really complain.Either way it's a good snack, doesn't taste bad at all.Get it for the kids, yourself or your workplace.",positive
"Started to order Chocolate Malt Ovaltine on here, but read some reviews first.  Then went to my cupboard to see what I had, as it still tastes like the real thing.  Well, I'd had several jars on hand, all with the new look, but now I'm using the second-to-last jar, and it has the new design, but doesn't say ""New Improved Recipe"".  Still good.  However, I always try to keep an open mind.  Decided to open the last jar which says ""New Improved Recipe"" on it, had some last night, and it had the worst, fishy-tasting, disgustingly awful flavor!  Will be calling Nestle right away to beg for the original recipe back. Needless to say, I won't be buying any until they do. (Their phone number is on the jar 800-442-0099 M-F 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern) OR OvaltineUSA.comUpdate: Just spoke with a Nestle rep. He says the vanilla they used in the batch I had was too strong, and they now have corrected that.  We'll see.  Also, he bragged that the new recipe has 12 vitamins (as opposed to the old recipe's 8 vitamins)  I had to point out to him that the new recipe may have 12 vitamins, but they all have only 10% of the RDA, whereas, of the old recipe's 8 vitamins, 5 had 45% of RDA, 1 had 50%, 1 had 60%, 1 had 15%, and they also list Calcium & Phosporous as 8% each (so that's 10 added vitamins).  He said he would tell the ""marketing"" person what I said.  I had hoped he'd tell the cook!  I'll try another jar with the coupon he's sending me, and then post an update.",negative
"For those of you not familiar, ""crunchie"" bars are solid honeycomb coated with a relatively thin layer of milk chocolate. Personally, I love 'em! They're one of my all time favorite chocolate bars. They're popular both in England and here in Australia where I live.Not much more to say except that you can buy crunchies in a variety of pack sizes (size being determined by the number of bars included), and this 6-pack is the smallest. I've also seen packs of 12 and 24, as well as bags of ""treat sized"" mini-bars for sale. Although prices on Amazon do fluctuate over time, as of the time of writing, this 6-pack will wind up costing you just a fraction of a cent under $1.40 a bar. Weirdly, that actually works out cheaper per bar than if you buy the 12 pack; although the 24 pack definitely offers the best value of all at just a fraction over $1.12 per bar. So if you are going to go to the trouble of buying chocolate bars over the internet, it may be worth your while buying MORE!!!That said, it's not like these are a health food. So please... Enjoy in moderation! ;-)Theo.",positive
"My dog is a 13.5 year old two foot tall 35-pound mutt, whom I am extremely cautious with in giving bones of any type. I worry that she'll swollow too large of pieces and choke, like she did one day on a rawhide chewy stick. Luckily I was able to pull it out of the back of her throat. Since then I watch her like a hawk and only give her certain bones. These Salix Premium Beefhide bones are made in Brazil. They are 3"" long by 1"" wide by 1/2"" deep. They are basted w/ a natural beef coating that doesn't rub off easily or rinse off with water. They are very hard yet she is able to break off pieces that seem to crumble. I can hear her teeth grind along the bone, for she has to use her jaw power to break off chunks of rawhide. My dog can chew one stick in about 5 minutes, which is not a long time but I know that those 5 minutes she is getting her teeth vigorously scraped. I give her one a day after dinner. She loves them. I wouldn't recommend them to a large dog because they are probably too small. Small dogs may find them too hard to chew. Cost at Publix grocery store for an 8 pack of bones is $1.79 a package.",positive
"I have tried numerous teas from Celestial Seasonings and by and large I've enjoyed them all.  Not this one.  They prominently display ""GREEN TEA"" on the box cover, and state ""with WHITE TEA for SMOOTH TASTE"".  But unless you really look, you won't notice that it also has natural lemon, and orange flavors, along with other listed flavorings, and Stevia to boot (for natural sweetness).  All this sounds yummy, right?  I don't think so.  Sure, the first few sips were like ""hmm, that's not bad"" but quickly the flavor of this bastardized ""green tea"" became annoying.  Probably not so much the flavor, but definitely the sweetness is too much for me.  But if you like sweet beverages this one is fairly tame so you'll likely find it OK in that department.My main problem with this is the fact that it's advertised as ""Green Tea"" and I believe this is misleading.  It doesn't remotely resemble authentic green tea in terms of flavor, in fact you can't even taste the green tea here because it's overpowered by the other flavors.  Real green tea is very mild in taste and doesn't need a sweetener because it's smooth and tasty without all the extra ingredients.Even if it wasn't for the misleading here, this mix is still not my cup of tea.  It's ""OK"" at best, but I wouldn't buy it again and I'm not sure I would even mix a bag or two in with my regular brand of green tea (for iced tea).Finally, I am NOT in the habit of writing bad reviews for products on Amazon.  I believe this is my first.  But I know green tea, green tea is a friend of mine, and this sir is no green tea.",negative
"Football season starts next month and Emerald's SEA SALT & PEPPER CASHEWS might well be a perfect addition to the Game Day broadcast as I watch my guys, the USC Trojans, beat the bandini out of all challengers on the way to the BCS Title Game. Fight on! Of course, fans of that other squad across town, the UCLA Teddy Bears, would probably find this snack just as toothsome, but how great an experience can it be, munching cashews or not, watching grown men dressed out in sissy powder blue?I'd perhaps prefer a little less salt and a tad more pepper, but then I'd fall into the trap set my wife whose inclinations favor a low-sodium diet. At 270mg of Na per serving, these nuts are a bit too briny for her; if they contained less salt, I might be forced to share. And we can't have that, especially as she thinks football is for Neanderthals.No edible is perfect, apparently. The hand-wringing, food nannies make sure of that. Their handiwork is evident on the label with the warning:""ALLERGY INFORMATION: This product is processed on equipment that also processes other tree nuts or peanuts. May contain tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, milk, soy, or sesame seeds.""Happily, perhaps because I grew up in a less fearful age when kids were allowed to go out and play in the dirt and become exposed to all those nasty germs and allergens and thus acquire immune tolerance, I can now eat these SEA SALT & PEPPER CASHEWS by the handful and not worry that I'll go into anaphylactic shock by halftime.Another nice feature is the ergonomically friendly can, done up in a soothing green color, that allows for an easy hand grip. Also take note of, and visit, the Emerald Nuts website, which is clever and amusing.",positive
"First, let me say that I like cashews and was a littly leary of the ""Salt & Pepper"" labeling. I had almost made up my mind that I wasn't going to like them before I even tasted them, because who could improve on the taste of lightly salted cashews? But I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I did actually like them and that they were quite good in fact. I think it was the ""Salt & Pepper"" labeling that put me off. Made me think of eating vegetables or eggs for some reason. In my humble opinion, they should be labeled something like ""Light Peppery Seasoning"" or something like that. The black pepper flavoring is quite light and enhances the cashew taste as does the light salting. I do feel this is a matter of personal taste though as my daughter tried them and wasn't too impressed. I asked her how she would rate them on a scale of 1 to 5 and she said 3. Not bad, but not exceptionally good either. I can't say that they are exceptionally good either, but I would definetly buy them again as I enjoyed the flavor which is slightly spicy but not overpowering.",positive
"Emerald Sea Salt & Pepper Cashews is all about the pepper. The sea salt is nice, but it's a bit too light on these cashews. But the pepper....ahhh....the pepper.  It tastes soooo good, then the heat sneaks up on you for a good tongue curling, throat clenching burn.My husband adamantly told me to give this product a bad review. Why? Because Emerald Sea Salt & Pepper Cashews are ADDICTING to him. He can't stay away from them and doesn't know to eat these in moderation. LOL!Peppercorn's punchy taste is usually a turn-off for me. But for these Emerald cashews, it works. I've tasted other salt & pepper cashew combinations, but I like Emerald's version best. Maybe it's because of the sea salt (yummy!), or perhaps it's the quality of the cashews. Whichever it is, it won me over despite the fact I'm not a huge peppercorn fan. However, the pepper eventually does get to me. I find a small handful is more than enough at any one time.Emerald Sea Salt & Pepper Cashews. The verdict: Deliciously good peppery treat with a delicious heat that sneaks up on you. It's all about the pepper with these cashews. Keep a cold drink nearby.",positive
"After having the privilege to test Emerald's Marcona Almonds, I was very much looking forward to testing their Sea Salt and Pepper Cashews.  In fact, when the box came in the mail, I raced to open it so I could try out these little gems.Unfortunately, what I expected to be a favorable experience turned out to be terrible.My first taste of these nuts was like having orange pith (the white part between the peel and the orange) fried in oil, doused in a vat of salt and sugar and dipped in black pepper.  There is virtually no cashew flavor left in these little nuts.I love cashews.  I have eaten them raw and roasted in many ways for years.  This experience with Emerald Sea Salt and Pepper Cashews was an assault on my taste buds.The salt with citric acid combination is terrible.  When you combine it with the maltodextrin AND sugar, the cashew flavor is corrupted beyond recognition.  Then adding the black pepper makes it even worse.  A handful of these *nuts* is like dumping a salt shaker in your mouth.  It is almost repulsive.The nuts themselves are pretty greasy as well.I am very sorry that these cashews were treated this way.I would have preferred the graceful simplicity of simple roasted cashews with a DUSTING of sea salt and black pepper over them- nothing more.  The sugar and maltodextrin ruin this mix- and the addition of citric acid makes the finish quite bitter.  I do not like these at all.If you love sweet things and don't mind bitterness and a mouth full of salt, you might enjoy these.  However, if you love cashews and prefer the seasonings to COMPLIMENT them instead of overpower them, pass on these.",negative
"... this is a five-star taste treat for sure!Had only tasted a couple of these once before, and found them quite interesting. Cashews are a personal favorite, and have been for years. Normally don't go in for anything but lightly salted or plain cashews, and personal preference over time has ruled out the dry roasted, chocolate covered or honey roasted varieties.That being said, expected that black pepper and cashews could go together but must say that these these turned out to be a surprising taste treat. The nuts were high quality and had a fresh taste which combined surprisingly well with the pepper and sea salt. These are only 160 calories per serving, which is the same as a handful of regular cashews. They are a good source of iron and zinc, and have no trans fat.Must also note that Emerald's ""On the Go"" canister"" is an excellent variation from the standard packaging, featuring a handy lid that seems about right to measure a single portion.Ingredients: roasted cashews, sea salt, peanut oil, black pepper, others.Serving size: 1 ounce (about 1/4 cup)Servings per container: 10Calories per serving: 160Calories from fat: 120Trans Fat: 0gPros: good sized cashews, lightly salted and a nice balance with the pepper, combined with an excellent natural buttery cashew taste. No trans fat.Cons: oil and sodium... but it's that sea salt that makes them great.Bottom Line: If you want some really flavorsome cashews, Emerald does a tremendous job with these. Will order more of them for sure...For those who prefer their cashews plain, try Emerald Nuts Cashew Halves & Pieces, 10-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 4) or Emerald Nuts Whole Cashews, 10-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 4), both of which have outstanding natural buttery cashew taste, and are packaged in the same handy canister.Warning: any of these can be habit-forming!",positive
"Emerald's Sea Salt & Pepper Cashews come in a sturdy, ergonomically designed, green-colored plastic container with an ample twist on lid that both facilitates serving and preserves the freshness of the product. The well designed and clearly written label, however, came askew and wrinkled as it is printed in a plastic paper-like material that seems to easily slip around the two large indentations on both sides of the container.The cashews themselves were of an excellent quality, with superb size, texture and freshness. The flavor experience, on the other hand, is open to interpretation. I have never used much salt in my diet so I found them salty and the pepper aftertaste marred the cashew flavor to the point of masking it. In other words, I could pretty much only taste salt and pepper with a hint of cashew. Other nuts, such as peanuts and almonds, bear seasoning better than cashews therefore the flavor concept might work better if understated. Because of my particular lack of exposure to salt I double checked my opinion with several family members and friends and without any input on my part they all pretty much agreed with me: the seasoning combo was too much for the cashews, albeit they seemed great to eat while drinking beer.They have 270 mg of sodium and 2.5g of saturated fat. The ingredients, however, are all natural and they provide a high iron, potassium and fiber content, as well as being cholesterol free.",positive
"These are a pretty good snack.  But, there's nothing extremely out of the ordinary.  After trying the cocoa covered almonds (simply delicious), I had high hopes for these babies.Don't get me wrong. They are pretty good.  But, I had some jalapeno flavored peanuts a week or so ago that were delicious.  Black pepper while it gives these a little kick is not enough for a real spice lover.  It does kind of sneak up on you after you've had a few though.BTW, the nuts are also flavored with sugar, citric acid (adds a touch of tartness, I think) onion, ""spice"" and ""natural flavor"" in addition to the sea salt and black pepper.  You can definitely taste the sugar, onion and the citric acid (kind of a citrus twang- not a lot, just a hint)  That's something I would have liked to have known before purchasing.  But the taste that comes through is the sea salt and black pepper.  Actually quite a bit of black pepper. After trying them over again, I don't like them as much as at first.If you're looking for real cashew flavor with just a hint of spiciness, these are OK- not bad at all. But, not stellar either.BTW, the lid that is a serving size is a GREAT idea for those trying to control their snack portions, which is really hard to do with something as addictive as cashews.",positive
"I am writing this review fully acknowledging that tastes are matters of personal preference, whether in music or in food. That being said, I have to come out and say I just don't like these cashews, which are practically encrusted with salt and pepper.In our family we don't salt and pepper our food liberally, so maybe my wife and I were particularly sensitive to the salt-and-pepper blast of these cashews. Again, it's a matter of taste: if you love salt and pepper, you might like these.To write a fair review, I decided to wash the seasonings off the cashews under tap water to taste the bare nut underneath. I was surprised to find that the salt and pepper didn't just rinse off. Something was making it adhere to the cashews. So I soaked and rinsed and rubbed with my fingers a little more and finally got all the seasoning off the 5 or 6 cashews I had in my hand.Once I got all the seasoning off (or so I thought), I noticed something else that surprised me: the cashews were still greasy. This wasn't intended to be a whole-day affair, so I just popped two in my mouth. The first thing I noticed was that the cashew retained a slightly crisp, roasted character even after the drenching. That was the good news. Then I dropped the remaining cashews in my mouth, and a few seconds later came the bad news: I started tasting that pesky little prickly pepper picked for palate pop, poking its way through an otherwise tasty though plain roasted cashew.If you'd like a simpler review, my wife, a no-nonsense woman, ate just a couple and said, ""I hate these. Do they have those Emerald almonds with the cocoa back in stock yet?""",negative
"Like Marlon Brando in ""On the Waterfront,"" these lovely cashews could have been a solid winner, if they had at least half the salt. Instead they remind me of the time I put a cup of salt into the cookie batch instead of sugar. There's quite a bit of pepper too, and it's nice if you like things peppery now and then, and most of us do.The best one can do is try to shake or paper towel some of the salt off (unfortunately this takes the pepper off as well) and sprinkle the nuts on a simple salad with just oil and vinegar for dressing, or perhaps nibble them along with some very plain veggies, like celery sticks. Serving size is listed as 1 oz. (1/4 cup) which gives you 160 calories, 4 grams of protein, and 270 mg of the dreaded sodium.Like other Emerald nuts that I have really liked, Sea Salt & Pepper Cashews would have been delicious and a 5 star item with much less salt, so they are a disappointment. Perhaps Emerald can change their recipe a little to give us ""menos sal y mas pimienta."" The sturdy container has many ""post nut"" uses, with a label that comes off easily, a lid that screws on tightly with ease, and a shape that fits the palm of your hand, as well as the cup holder in your car.",negative
"This is the easiest review I have ever written. I am in love with a nut (my spouse is too...and both of us really like these cashews).I like cashews plain or salted...I like salt & pepper potato chips. So I couldn't say no to this product when I saw it on Amazon (I have yet to see it in my local grocery which is probably a good thing). From the first taste, I really was in snack heaven. I very easily could have eaten the entire canister. They are lightly salted & lightly peppered with just a hint of onion. There is very little pepper-burn that some aggressive chips can have. If you stick to the serving size (difficult) they're only 120 calories. Fantastic.I don't give many five star reviews, there's always room for improvement. At 4.75 a canister, I guess these could be cheaper...but that's comparable to lower quality grocery store cashews & they taste much better.They're also available at a slightly higher price point (per ounce) in 2 oz. packs. If you DON'T have more will power than me, I would suggest buying them that way to avoid overindulgence...but who am I to talk? I'm having a little baggie of them for breakfast right now!",positive
"This is the second type of nuts that I have tried from Emerald with the other being the Cocoa Roast Almonds.  While the almonds were a sweet and salty snack, these are salty and spicy.  As with the Almonds, the lid measures a 1/4 cup serving of nuts.  After eating these for a few days, here are my impressions.As you can tell from the headline, these didn't turn out to be quite what I was expecting.  Granulated onion is listed on the ingredients along with ""spices"", but the onion flavor comes through rather strongly with the salt and the pepper.  While the taste grew on my pretty quickly, I found that these made me very thirsty.  Compared to the 25 mg of sodium in the Cocoa Roast Almonds, these cashews clock in at 270 mg.  The almonds also win with 210 mg of potassium versus only 140 mg in the cashews.In the end, though, the taste is what is going to make or break this product for most people.  What you need to know is that the flavor of these cashews is very strong, and it doesn't come from the cashews themselves.  If a strong salt, pepper, and onion flavor is what you are looking for in a snack, this will be right up your alley.  For me personally, they are something that I wouldn't turn down if someone offered them to me.  However, I probably won't go out of my way to buy more of them.  Finally as with all nuts you have to be disciplined because the serving size is small for the calories you get.",negative
"Had only tasted a couple of these once before, and found them quite interesting. But if you're going to do a taste test the right way, you really need to get a canister of these for yourself: Emerald Sea Salt & Pepper Cashew, 10oz Canister. Cashews are a personal favorite, and have been for years. Normally don't go in for anything but lightly salted or plain cashews, and personal preference over time has ruled out the dry roasted, chocolate covered or honey roasted varieties.That being said, expected that black pepper and cashews could go together but must say that these these turned out to be a surprising taste treat. The nuts were high quality and had a fresh taste which combined surprisingly well with the pepper and sea salt. These are only 160 calories per serving, which is the same as a handful of regular cashews. They are a good source of iron and zinc, and have no trans fat.Must also note that Emerald's ""On the Go"" canister"" is an excellent variation from the standard packaging, featuring a handy lid that seems about right to measure a single portion.You can also get the same thing in a different packaging here: Emerald Sea Salt & Pepper Cashew, 2-Ounce Bags (Pack of 24).Ingredients: roasted cashews, sea salt, peanut oil, black pepper, others.Serving size: 1 ounce (about 1/4 cup)Servings per container: 10Calories per serving: 160Calories from fat: 120Trans Fat: 0gPros: good sized cashews, lightly salted and a nice balance with the pepper, combined with an excellent natural buttery cashew taste. No trans fat.Cons: oil and sodium... but it's that sea salt that makes them great.Bottom Line: If you want some really flavorsome cashews, Emerald does a tremendous job with these. Will order more of them for sure...For those who prefer their cashews plain, try Emerald Nuts Cashew Halves & Pieces, 4.5-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 12) or Emerald Nuts Whole Cashews, 10-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 4), both of which have outstanding natural buttery cashew taste, and are packaged in the same or similar handy canisters.Warning: any of these can be habit-forming!",positive
"Okay, it's almost impossible to screw up cashews.  So, that'll net three stars right there.  The idea behind these seasonings had me worried, though.  It was so obvious that someone must've been avoiding it for a reason.  After enjoying them, I'm not sure why this wasn't done a long time ago.  In short, the snack works.  I had seen the Emerald Robert Goulet ad and knew that the company was being run by mad geniuses, but I could never find the brand.  Until now.  A quick breakdown...THE BAD:They really lay on the ""sea salt.""  And I find the idea of ""sea salt"" vaguely pretentious.  It all tastes like salt to this Philistine.  Anyway, there's a lot of it here.  Make sure you have cocktails (these go very well with martinis, gin & tonics, or scotch), sodas, or water to mitigate the mouth-puckering amount of salt.THE GOOD:Great container... for one person.  Easily fits into a car or movie theater cup-holder.  (Of course, the squatter Planter's containers double as nut bowls, but then, they're useless on the go.)  If you're on your own, you can pretty much ""drink"" the snack out of the container.  If you just lick the seasonings off the nut before biting in, as a friend of mine did, you won't get a fair idea of why they're good.  The flavors -- salt, pepper, and the buttery cashew taste -- only work when you've chewed them together.  At that point, food chemistry takes over and the mix takes on a sophisticated zing.Overall, an oddball snack with an air of hoity-toity, cocktail-hour sophistication.  This is the eccentric, world-traveler uncle of snacks.  A wacky-yet-bland idea that works best after you've melded the flavors for a few bites.  And I commend Emerald on one other point.  Nuts are my favorite snack, and I tend to stick to the traditional brands -- Planter's, Diamond, Mauna Loa.  These were of an equal quality -- large, not broken into pieces (mostly), faintly sweet, and very fresh.PS --Since writing this review, I found a similar product at World Market.  The Emerald brand is far superior.",positive
"First off, let's start with the product description for these cashews that appears on the product page: ""Lightly roasted with natural sea salt and a hint of pepper - Value added seasoning for the consumer who is tired of plain old cashews."" From reading that description, one would assume that these cashews have ""a hint of pepper."" That is not the case. These cashews are LOADED with pepper. When I first opened the container and saw these nuts, it looked like someone had wet them and dredged them in black pepper. And believe me...You can taste the pepper; and it stays with you. Very, very spicy. Too much so for me. I also agree with other reviewers who have said the nuts are too salty. WAY too salty, with 270mg of sodium in a single 1 oz. serving. Now, back to the ""value added seasoning"" description...Nowhere in the product description does it mention that these nuts have SUGAR added to them. Sugar? With salt and pepper? Add that to the ""granulated onion"" that also appears on the list of ingredients and maybe you can understand what I mean when I say that there's just a bit too much going on here flavorwise. You can't even taste the nuts!! I love cashews. And I love seasoned cashews. But these just don't make the grade. I think my biggest complaint is definitely the amount of pepper that are on these. It's WAY more than a ""hint."" Stay away from these nuts unless you want to make your taste buds very, very angry and give yourself some major heartburn.",negative
"Emerald's Sea Salt and Pepper Cashews are top quality roasted nuts seasoned with a generous amount of black pepper and sea salt. What that means is the flavor here is very strong and spicy, and for those, like myself, who like strong flavored snacks, these are very good. However, you won't be able to eat more than a few at a time. The flavor is that strong. Of course, maybe that's better than a snack you continuously pop into your mouth until you've devoured the entire container. Some may say that the salt and pepper overpower the nut flavor here. I disagree, though the heat from the pepper definitely lingers. I'm going to give a thumbs up on this tasty product, but with a strong warning that if you don't like things hot and spicy, you won't like these. There probably is a smidge more salt and pepper than necessary, the only reason I'm not giving it the full 5 stars, so perhaps Emerald could take note of that and lighten the amount just a bit.As for the nutritional information:Calories - 160 per serving (120 from Fat), Total Fat 13g (saturated fat 2.5g, trans fat 0, polyunsaturated fat 2.5g, monounsaturated fat 8g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 270mg, Potassium 140mg, Total Carbohydrate 8g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g, Protein 4g, Calcium 2%, Iron 25%.Ingredients: Roasted Cashews (cashews, peanut and/or cottonseed oil), Sea Salt, Peanut Oil, Black Pepper, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Granulated Onion, Citric Acid, Spice, Natural Flavor.Allergy Info: This product is processed on equipment that also processes other tree nuts or peanuts. May contain tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, milk, soy, or sesame seeds.",positive
"Given that Salt & Pepper is my favorite potato chip flavor (specifically Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut for those who might be interested) and I love cashews, I was looking forward to trying these. Alas, once again, Emerald has managed to just miss the mark.I like only enough salt in my food to enhance the taste, and the fact of the matter is that cashews are flavorful enough that not a whole lot is necessary. These nuts--which are nice and crisp and unbroken, no problem there--could easily lose 75% of their added salt and they'd be great, especially given that the black pepper used is of pretty good quality and kinda kicks in after everything has been eaten...if you can refrain from gulping your beverage of choice to slake the salt-induced thirst, that is. There's also some onion powder added, which would be a good thing if it were only discernible. But it's not because of the salt.The lion's share of the nutritional data peeled off when I opened the canister, so I'm not able to provide them (I think I can be forgiven for not rifling through the garbage). Cashews are relatively low in fat for nuts, but they're not a low-cal food by any stretch of the imagination, plus these are roasted in peanut oil as well. I personally think nuts, plain or flavored, are a great source of nutrition but only if I can actually taste them.In my experience, the single ingredient most common to mass-produced foods is salt, which seems a shame to me, especially since its misuse is so unhealthful. It's a lot easier to add salt to a dish than remove it, so if you're interested in actually tasting your food (and I think even simple, inexpensive food should and can be wonderful), let the manufacturers know. This product could easily be delicious if whoever formulated it would put a bit more finesse into it.",negative
"I love cashews and I love pepper. The first time I bought these I thought they were great. Then a friend gave a canister to me as a gift and they had tried Sea Salt& Pepper cashews and they were not sure they liked them. I was surprised by their comment and then tried some of the cashews from their canister and immediately noted that they were much saltier than the cashews I had tried previously. I later tried the cashews they had given me as a gift and those too were much too salty! I thought at that time maybe it was just a ""bad batch"". I had almost decided to not buy any more but then gave them one more try and once again found them delicious and not too salty! I have bought more since then and some are too salty and others are not! I plan on letting Emerald (Diamond Foods) know about the inconsistency because when they are not too salty they are REALLY good!!!Update: 7/12/2012. Diamond Foods responded promptly to my complaint that the product is inconsistent by sending me a coupon for $5.99. But unfortunately the product continues to be very inconsistent. The last few packages I have bought have been way too salty--so sadly I will not purchase any more! Once again--if you are lucky enough to get a good package they are great!",positive
"I was introduced to Emerald Sea Salt & Pepper Cashews on a recent fishing trip. Someone asked if I wanted some, and I declined... ""Thanks, but I don't like cashews..."" I was then encouraged to try these, because they were ""amazing"". So I did, and I agree! I could NOT stop eating these! Ordinarily, the only nut I like are peanuts. However, these were SO awesome that I recently found myself shelling out for them in the local grocery. I took them home to my wife, who was also skeptical, and she loved them as well.Here's the deal: if you are sensitive to or do not like things that are extra salty or peppery, DO NOT buy these. You won't like them. They are not ""lightly"" treated -- they are heavily salted and peppered, which is (in my opinion) what makes them so great. The salt/pepper does not bother me at all, but I still make sure to have something to drink nearby!These cashews were priced at like $5-6 in my local grocery per 10oz container, so they are not cheap. But the Amazon pricing on the 4-pack is a good deal, and I'll definitely be coming back for more in the future!",positive
"I am not one to play the race card, but when it comes to tea I stand firmly on my Britishness.  Tetley's British Blend is real tea, not the pallid, anemic apology for tea that skulks in silly little bags (twee bags) with strings and tags and staples and other absurd paraphernalia attached, in a vain attempt to disguise the uselessness of trying to extract any vestige of taste from the contents.  These are round, robust bags that sit purposefully at the base of the cup and mean business.  They contain real tea with real taste.  Make sure the water is boiling hot when you pour it on, give the bag a minute to soak - encourage it with a little squeezing - then add a drop of low-fat milk or a slice of lemon and enjoy a true cuppa, taking time to sneer at the poor, deluded fools around you, sipping at their pathetic rosehip infusions or vanilla flavored Lobsang Souchang Rama Gupta, or whatever it is.The shelf life is long enough for you to buy it in bulk, and Amazon's price is good, so treat yourself to a proper cuppa.  Coffee can only start your day.  Tea can make it.",positive
"Product:  Tetley British BlendSome quick terminology: a ""Breakfast"" tea is usually a blend of ""black"" teas that have been matured/fermented (until the leaves turn nearly black in color) to give an infusion that's a rich ruby color and an above-average caffine content.  Assam usually makes up the core of the blend. ""English"" style breakfast is a bit of a bastardized term that originally referred to a blend that was optimized for being brewed in soft water which, if you're fortunate (like I am) is the best for making tea ... soft means very pure, with negligable dissolved solids. As a general rule, if breweries like the water, it will make great tea.Ok, back to the Tetley.  My wife and I go through a lot of tea, and ""Breakfast"" style tea is our favorite.  Tetley's British Blend (henceforth ""Tetley-BB"") a very nice breakfast style blend that's also very convenient and economical.  The flow though bags are sturdy, fine woven, and infuse very well.  My only tiny nit is that if you're brewing a large pot requiring more than just one bag, you have to give it a brief stir to seperate the bags, or they'll tend to cling togethber and not infuse fully ... a problem not shared by pyramid bags.Flavor and appearance wise, the Tetley-BB brews up a bright ruby red, with good body, modest floral notes, good caffine, and a healthy tannic edge.  I like tannic tea, because I find it edgy and appetizing, rather than watery and insipid.  However, in this blend's case, the tea throws quite a bit of tannin ... enough to be noticeably staining, so you'll need to periodically scour your mugs, to remove tannin buildup.There are better teas out there, and plenty of comparable ones (""PG Tips"" Pyramid Bags spring to mind) but in addition to good value, good and consistently bold floral flavor, and convenience, this one also offers relatively easy availability.Recommended.",positive
"**I would only recommend this ""meal"" to people who enjoy junk food and fast food and who are going to eat it anyway. The good things about this mac and cheese cup are that it tastes pretty good, it is convenient and easy to fix, and there are no dishes. If you want a little taste of fast food (220 calories), but don't want to leave the house, have money to spend and care nothing about nutrition, you've found a terrific product.The negative things:(1) It is super-high in carbohydrates at 40g per 220 calorie serving. Definitely to be avoided if you are diabetic or are pre-diabetic or don't want to be.(2) It is high in sodium at 670mg for just those 220 calories--yikes!(3) The ingredients list is long and reads like a chemical formula. If this is what you eat anyway, you might not care. But if you're used to real food, it does have a kind of synthetic odd off taste to it. I liked it initially, but it lingered with me for a while afterwards and I had to keep drinking water to wash the aftertaste away.(4) It is mostly white rice flour, corn syrup solids (sugar), and fake cheese. Please don't feed this to your children. Whatever you do.(5) As mentioned above, terrible for nutritive value--no nutrition whatsoever besides calcium (6% of your daily requirement) and iron (8% of your daily requirement). No other vitamins or minerals.Only recommended if you're already used to fast food and junk food and if you also don't care one bit about nutrition. I gave it two stars because if you're that type of person anyway, it's not a bad choice as at least you're not getting the gluten. You're not getting anything else either except empty calories, but if you can handle the chemically aftertaste, you might upgrade your diet by avoiding the gluten.****",negative
"CELIACS REJOICEFinally a take it with you food that really is GOOD.I made it in my small and not so powerful microwave, cooked 3.5 minutes and it was still ""soup"".  I was afraid to cook it more and chance a yukky cup of mush (been there done that before), so I just let it sit a few more minutes and it was perfect.  No lumps, no funny aftertaste.  The sauce is smooth and the Pasta was the perfect consistency.  The only bad thing I can say is I wished there was more!Bring along a can of tuna, chicken, ham, or bacon bits...and you can ""spice it up"" and make it a complete meal.Most Celiacs don't miss gluten (or bathrooms), but we do miss the convenience of the occasional need for ""fast food""  This fits the bill for adults and I don't know a single child out there who doesn't love Mac N Cheese.Now to the folks at Pastariso, can you come up with a ""Dairy Free"" version? so those of us who are also Lactose Intolerant don't have to take a pill.... and those with Dairy allergy can enjoy too!  There are some nice non-dairy cheeses out there...Go on - put your heads together and see what you can come up with (I Dare You!)....give it a try!",positive
"First off, I don't own a microwave, so instead of nuking it for 3 1/2 minutes as directions say, I added boiling water to the line, stirred, and returned to the pan to cook (there is actually no printed ""stove-top"" method, I just used my noodle *pun intended*, and tried it anyway)...For those campers that don't have an RV style kitchen, and are considering this product, this is what you can do!Personally, the taste is neither rave worthy, nor disgusting enough to throw away.  Thankfully I received it at a great discount price (in the $4 range for 6), so I'm not upset about the cash spent.  The sodium count is a bit high though (670 mg. or 28% of  daily value).  I didn't exactly measure the cooked portion, but I would say it's about 1 cup or a tad over.  It DOES have corn (oil) in it, so for those with an allergy, be warned.  It is however ""free from wheat, gluten, soy, eggs, and nuts"".I can see how this would be very convenient for those who like to cook via  microwave, and need something gluten free in a hurry.  ..But for me, I much prefer Annie's brand (regular or ""creamy deluxe""), if I want boxed GF mac & cheese.Another option would be to buy ""Riega (Gluten Free) Cheese Sauce Mix""- there's different flavors: Alfredo, Yellow or White Cheddar, or Pepper Jack. Add your choice of gluten free noodle.Personally, if I'm craving cheese and noodles I usually make a 2 person serving of Fettuccine Alfredo (old ""Taste of Home"" recipe), with ""A Taste of Thai"" wide) noodles, to share with another family member.  Or if it's just myself- fast and simple version: grated parmesan cheese, TBSP of butter, splash of cream or half & half, a little ground nutmeg & black pepper/salt.",positive
"This tea is amazingly tasty white tea. For most people they may not know what white tea taste like. Where black tea has the acidic taste of coffee and green tea has a very earth/leafy taste, white tea comes in as you would expect for its color. It is very light tasting with almost a lightly sweet maltiness to it. It doesn't have any of the harshness that you could find in black tea or coffee. And you can't really over brew it to release off-flavors as there is so little to the leaves. I find this tea works best for iced tea, it works well cold and has a much more refreshing flavor that other teas do on a summer day.Of course there are there is the added benefit that it is good for you. If you want to try white tea, this is the product for you.I purchased the organic version before I purchased this one. I saw this one was cheaper so I gave it a try, and I couldn't readily notice any difference. I ended up just mixing the two boxes together and will continue to buy the non-organic in the future as long as it is the cheaper of the two.",positive
"Several years ago a friend and I had lunch in a Thai restaurant. It was my first introduction to the cuisine, which I loved. One of the things I greatly indulged in however, was the iced tea. (partly because it was tasty and unusual, partly because I'd gotten my Pad Thai extra spicy!)I'm a bit of a tea snob, I don't do lipton, I like to fresh brew loose leaf estate teas, etc....and have hunted for that particular ""blend"" if tea from the thai restaurant for years. When I got this package I was skeptical, it looked suspiciously like nasty instant tea. I brewed it up however and to my delight, found it WAS the excellent ceylon black tea blended with a delightful mix of spices that give it a sweet tang that is wonderful to drink hot or cold. (tip, stew an apple in it with a little honey, oh my.)You will find some ""sludge"" at the bottom of the pan after brewing, as delightful as the brewed liquid is, avoid the tea fannings sludge, it's a bit gritty. Otherwise, this is that wonderful tea they serve in the restaurants. They often serve it as a dessert with cream or sweetened evaporated milk added, though I personally enjoy it just iced.",positive
"I'm crazy for Thai Iced Tea, somehow my boyfriend's affinity for Malaysian food has let me this amazing drink, now I can make it at home, my joy is hard to describe. This tastes just like the tea I used to order, the sweet, date like taste of milky, caramel-y creaminess is best drank cold, this mix is insanely easy to use and believe me, tastes like the real thing. There's something alluring to this slightly harvest-spice like drink that is creamy and cool at the same time, it's like visiting India and Antarctica at the same time. It might sound strange but I promise it's easy to drink, in fact too easy, I can drink it all day.The tea comes in a large bag, looks just like the one pictured, inside is the loose twig like tea with small dried leaves with lemongrass pieces and spices. I heat it up in a stainless steel pot on the stove, one cup of cold water per one heaping teaspoon of tea. Boil 5 minutes, then strain through a paper towel lined mesh sieve, then cool it in the fridge. Once cold, it should be sweetened, I add simple syrup since it dissolves faster than sugar ( boil equal amounts of sugar and water, then cool and use to sweeten anything) and mix well, then pour over ice and top with evaporated milk. I drink it though a straw, and even add bubbles ( tapioca pearls) for a bubble tea like drink. This is sooo tasty and really easy to make in large amounts that I see myself making one now, good thing I have a batch chilling in the fridge as I type.Great and refreshing drink that is simply addictive, but still good for you, hurray!- Kasia S.",positive
"I wrote a really good review on this item but amazon didn't publish it because it was too long.  So I have to shorten it up.  The tea has three ingredients:  Thai Black Tea, lemon grass, and Pandan leaves.  The Pandan leaves are responsible for the wonderful slightly cream aroma and taste that comes through the tea flavor.  Thai black tea is attributed to having anti-cancer benefits as well as the lemongrass.  Both score high on the anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer list.  I have been feeling so much better and so energetic with this tea (and this brand by the way), that I highly recommend it.  I researched it and it probably has only 40-50 mgs. of caffeine per serving - but don't let that stop you.  There are no side effects for me, no headaches, no shakes, no indigestion, or acid reflux like I used to get with even the best coffees and american black teas.  This tea is awesome and as other reviewers have stated, it is the best!  It comes in a one lb. bag and it seems to last for over a month for one bag even if I use it every day or sometimes more than once a day!  Lots of stuff in that bag!I drink it without the cream and sometimes put soy milk in it but always I drink the tea with a little sugar and/or agave nectar.  I boil the tea for five minutes as instructed and then I put it through a french press.  I make one big rounded table spoon of tea and put it in the press and I can get two and a half very large cups of the tea, made strong and dark like the restaurants.  Sweetened to taste, it is amazing.  I'm energetic all day long and never get insomnia or tired.Good luck!  I got my item in just a few short days and the seller did a great job shipping it out.",positive
"There are a few things that you'd assume you're flying blind with regarding internet shopping and one of them I would have guessed would have to be trying a beverage at a Thai restaurant, falling in love with the flavor, doing a random search to find it on Amazon and actually getting it one hundred percent right with the first order.This tea tastes exactly like what I experienced at a local Thai restaurant. I'm not used to boiling my tea which was recommended on the bag so for the first pot I tried the coffee machine brewing method; this resulted in a really weak brew. I then used the directions on the bag and boiled the leaves for five minutes. I didn't buy one of those muslin strainer bags, instead I used my Adagio Teas 16-Ounce Ingenuitea Teapot which did an excellent job of straining out any leaves or sediment.Trying to be calorie conscious, I did try to chintz out a bit and used some soy milk for the creamy part but it was sorely missing that caramel-like note and gorgeous amber color so the next glass was made with sweetened condensed milk instead which had it hitting all the right notes. I found that with the condensed milk I did not need to add additional sugar or sweeteners like I did with the soy milk so maybe the calories balance out in the end.Generally I'm a little sensitive to caffeine but I didn't have any issues at all with this tea. It does not state on the bag how many milligrams of caffeine are in each serving but so far so good with no jitters, headaches, etc. I am really looking forward to experimenting with a concentrate of this tea to make it into an ice cream this summer - yummmmmmm......Some reviews have said this tea is a little high priced here compared to local Asian markets but there aren't any of those markets around here so I just ordered a few bags which makes it reasonably price IMO, especially considering how much comes in each bag. Shipping was very quick from this seller - Import Food Thai Supermarket.Very pleased with this purchase and highly recommended!",positive
"I research before I buy anything, and I mean anything.  I am picky and on a tight budget.  I appreciate others reviews as that helps me in making decisions.  I know pretty much what I am getting with few exceptions. Thanks to all of those who take time to give reviews. I was a little hesitant to buy candy online without pinching them to see if fresh but all turned out well. They are fresh and delivered right to our door in two days with prime shipping.  The price was right too. Will order more as this order is going fast. My 84 year old mother loves her candy!Amazon and their Prime shipping has been such a blessing to us in our situation so I want to let everyone know about it that it might benefit. If you order almost everything online, like we do, Prime shipping  pays for itself many times over in a year.  No, amazon did not pay me to say that, in fact, I am sure they lose money on shipping to us!  Just don't know what we would have done without it. It is so nice to be able to order most everything from one site too. Keeps it so much easier and quicker. In 30 days I have ordered 68 things from Amazon, from powdered eggs to an electric snow shovel. There is not much they don't offer.",positive
"There are a lot of foods I can't have - wheat is one of them. I have tried several different brands of gluten free pasta and while they were okay or good enough to eat none of them gave me the satisfaction that wheat pasta did. Until I tried this.This pasta acts like wheat pasta - cooks up very well and it is just as good the next day. Stays together - doesnt fall apart like some GF pastas and holds any type of sauce you put on it.However, if you make it too el dente the next day it will be a little harder and you wont be able to eat it cold (pasta salad) without reheating it with a little oil or butter.I didnt follow the instructions for cooking instead I cooked it this way:Bring water and salt to a boil - put the pasta in - and boil for one min. Cover and turn off - let sit in the hot water for 8 mins. (keep it covered)This worked great for me and comes out perfect each time. You can go up to 9 mins - but i wouldnt leave it too long unless you like pasta on the mushy side.I'm so happy I found this by mistake - I love this and its wonderful to be able to have a good wheat free pasta!",positive
"Most of the time, going gluten-free because of a recent celiac diagnosis has been fairly easy to do. You just have to remember to be vigilant, ask a lot of questions and read all labels and ingredients lists. Realistically, who is going to actually MISS crappy fast food (most of which is loaded with gluten)?A couple of weeks ago after peppering my favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant with questions about their gluten-free preparation methods, I decided to roll the dice and order a gluten-free pasta dish.Wow. It was so good, with the taste and consistency of regular semolina pasta, that I was extremely nervous that I had blown it. Needless to say, I was wrong and felt fine after enjoying the meal.After trying countless gluten-free pasta types and brands: rice, buckwheat, quinoa, corn, etc. etc... Le Veneziane is absolutely hands down THE best gluten-free pasta out there period. I cannot recommend it highly enough.The owner of the restaurant gave me some to take home and then the hunt was on to actually FIND some in a store. Then again, why bother when you can buy it by the case and get free 2-day shipping?",positive
"ok, coffee snob here....i sample and brew all styles...french press, espresso, turkish/greek (fun to make!), Senseo, Melitta...actually i am without the usual american autodrip (which is fine).at work, a colleague told me her favorite coffee was TChoice...still we had a drip at school, so i simply rolled my eyes in private!well, she mentioned it again last week and i inquired about it and why she liked it SO much...she mentioned all the things i've read here, that it was freeze-dried (i remembered that from the commercials when i was a kid) and the better of 'instants'...having a mostly open mind i said YEAH i'll try it. as soon as i tasted i remembered i HAD tried it before...when i took a small jar when i hiked some of the Appalachian Trail in northern Georgia. it took me back! plus, it simply tasted rich and delicious. this is what counts!i still prefer the taste of Melitta. and we all know Dunkin Donuts coffee is perhaps the best coffee in the solar system (much better than Starbucks!). but this is my new go to coffee. i have to be careful! i now drink 3 instead of 2 cups a day!i admit, the red original roast is excellent and what reintroduced me to TChoice. but i prefer the two darker roasts.thanks Victory for the gift of Taster's Choice!",positive
"Like everyone else, I bought these because they are all natural with no byproducts and they're the perfect size for training. I have a Pomeranian puppy and since he was 7 weeks old, I've had him on Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy formula which has worked wonders for him and he cannot get enough of. He's now 7 months old and he's as perfect as can be. Prior to trying Zuke's, I used to feed him Pup-Peroni since he loved them, considering that he has a sensitive stomach, it worked for him. After my last batch was almost done, I figured I would buy a couple packs of Zuke's.Of course, his stomach has to get used to the product but his bowels has been watery and not as dense and hard as when he was on Pup-Peroni. He's been on Zuke's for a week and a half and he's still getting used to it. Also, the product goes really quickly as I only have a couple ounces left. So I'd say that 16oz lasts two weeks whereas 16oz of the Pup-Peroni lasted a lot longer.I'm thinking about switching over to the Pup-Peroni if his stools remains watery and soft as it's been 1.5 weeks since he's been getting Zuke's. I still have another pound of the Peanut Butter, so we'll see. All-in-all, my little man loves this stuff even if his stomach isn't digesting it normally.",positive
"My beagle-daschund Pixel needed a lot of re-training when I got her, as her previous ""owner"" had neglected her for several months. The Zuke's Mini Naturals Dog Treats were perfect for use in training, because they're small, low-calorie, and healthy, so I didn't feel like I was over-feeding her by using them throughout the day.Despite the fact that Pixel had a very sensitive stomach when I first got her, these treats never made her sick (her previous ""owner"" had not fed her regularly, she was underweight, and the food she had gotten was of poor quality, so for several weeks after I got her, most foods made her sick).I still use these treats, as they're made from good, simple ingredients, they're free of wheat/corn/soy, and they're low-calorie. Plus, Pixel loves them!A tip for using these tiny treats: I fill a plastic medicine bottle with these treats (they're small, and about 15 will fit in the container), and keep it in my jacket pocket to use while on walks.I also filled a medicine bottle with these and I keep it in the car, which has been useful in two ways. First, it's nice to have a treat for Pixel when she goes in the car. Second, while driving I have encountered my neighbor's escaped dog twice in the past few months, and having treats with me makes it much easier to catch her and return her to her home!",positive
"I only feed my dog organic products treats and I love the ingredients in these treats.  Even better, my dogs love them too.  They are small and perfect for training.  Although I think they smell repulsive my labs cannot get enough of them.  They will harden over time, they are super-moist to begin with.  But I have found that they stay fresh much longer if you keep them in the refrigeratorI also recommend the american chicken jerky that comes with the skin and coat optimizer, K9 Showstopper (Unflavored) 4 Lbs. + Free American Chicken Jerky - 3 Oz..  Another favorite in this household, they go crazy when they see the bag.  The jerky does come in much bigger pieces but they are easy to break into two, which I usually do and share half with each dog.  Now if I only watched my own diet as much as I did my dogs, I may actually get somewhere, lol.One thing is for sure, Amazon definitely has the best prices for pet treats and supplies.  I've seen these products at the store marked up almost double!  Cannot say that about everything Amazon carries but for these categories they seem to have cornered the market.",positive
"I bought Zuke's mini treats in Salmon (and then in peanut butter) to re-enforce good walking behavior for my Australian Cattle Dog, Leo.  I liked the fact that they had no added chemicals and were only 2 calories each. They are similar in texture to Pup-Peroni Original Beef Recipe, 5.6-Ounces (Pack of 4), but they do not contain by-products, corn syrup, onion powder (onions are toxic to dogs), or nitrates like Pup-Peroni does.  They are cut to a good size--like a pencil's eraser-- a dog does not need to eat a whole stick for a treat-- 2 seconds of flavor is 2 seconds whether its a mini treat or a stick swallowed whole.  They do dry a little over time, but that's because they keep the preservatives to a minimum.  Leo definitely does not seem to mind the texture change, and they retain the very strong salmon smell Leo loves.I do, however, have one caveat for dog parents who plan to give these as training treats. For Leo, the salmon minis are what the trainers on TV call ""high value"" treats. It took 2 weeks for me to use them on walks at all because they made Leo too excited to walk!  When I opened our first bag, the scent hit his nostrils in the next room and he came running to me in the kitchen, as if I were cooking fish or s roast. I made the mistake of saying, ""I think the mail man brought a present for Leo,"" and he immediately started running through his entire repertoire--small though it is. He tried to sit, lie down, sit, shake with the normal paw, shake with the other paw, lie down again, sit again--you get the picture.  I actually had to spend 2 weeks training him how to calm down enough to receive this treat! I still cannot let him use his teeth to take the treat because he is too excited and will inadvertently nip my fingers or the skin of my palm--I trained him to take it with his tongue.  He thinks the peanut butter are wonderful, but he does not become apoplectic for them.  I use the peanut butter for walking treats--he loves them enough to walk properly, even when it's raining.  I save the salmon for dessert and to motivate him to stay calm in difficult situations, like bath day.",positive
"Right now, ""Mini Naturals"" are the only treat that I give to my dog.  I prefer them for several reasons:1) Ingredients:  When you buy any food or treat for your dog, it is always important to look at the ingredients and the first ingredient especially.  The first ingredient in the chicken flavored mini naturals is chicken.  In a lot of other treats it is something less nutritious like sugar or corn meal.2) Calories: I have a dog that gains weight easily.  Each mini natural has only 3 calories.  Many other treats have 15.  My dog has lost a little weight since I switched from the other treats I was using to mini naturals.  Although the treats are small in size, they are large and tasty enough to get my dog to do what I want him to do (most of the time).3) Flavor: My dog seems to like the chicken flavor the most.  He will eat the others but definitely seems to notice the difference and have a preference for chicken.  They all look the same to us but maybe not to our dogs.4) Buying on Amazon: I have been buying mine at a health pet food store.  But I was pleased to notice that it is actually a better deal to buy them on Amazon.  I will be doing this in the future.",positive
"I purchased Zuke's mini naturals in the Chicken flavor based on all the amazing reviews I had read on Amzon.com. Not only I was so pleased with thisproduct, so was my lil 4 months old lab pup! My husband and I used these mini treats for training and rewarding. The product was a great value as well. Just because each individual treat was so tiny and there were so many of them in one bag...it would've lasted a lot longer...if my mischeivious pupppy didn't get into the bag when my husband and I were gone...Yes, he loved these treats SO much, maybe too much that he ATE the ENTIRE BAG!!!! I was really concerned at first when we found out he had eaten almost a full bag (I bought the 1 lb bag about 2 weeks ago, so it wasn't completed full but there were still A TON of left in the bag). But, I was a little bit relieved knowing at least this product was made out of all natural and high quality ingredients. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 start was although the treats were made out of all natural and high quality ingredients, the smell was AWEFUL! My husband wouldn't even reach into the bag to get the treats...and after I gave these treats to my puppy, I had to wash my hands to get the smell off. That was my only complain about this product, otherwise, AWESOME product! I didn't plan on purchasing another 1 pound bag that soon but since my pup ate em all, I'll have to buy it AGAIN!",positive
"My 30 lb shetland sheepdog is picky.  She's fed a high-quality food, and she only gets the best treats.  No ""doggie junk food"" to be had in our household, no corn, no by-products, no treats pressed and colored to look like mini T-bone steaks (unfortunately, I don't eat as well as she does.... Doritos can pass as a meal for me).  She's been known to spit out treats that didn't meet her standards.Not so with these Zuke's Mini Naturals.  These really get her attention, and they were vital in training her to go potty as soon as I let her out into the backyard, to let me brush her teeth, and to walk nicely on a leash (nothing on our walks is more interesting than Mama or Daddy in possession of Zuke's Minis).  My little sheltie comes running at the crinkle of the bag.She loves all three flavors: Peanut Butter, Salmon, & Chicken.  It's amazing to find a product like this, where the flavor of the treat, salmon, comes from salmon being the first ingredient on the ingredient list.  The texture is soft, not crunchy, and they don't fall apart in your pocket, nor are they greasy or stinky.Also, we've found that my sister's cat goes nuts for these Zuke's in the salmon flavor.  They're not intended for cats, but my sister's cat apparently didn't read the package when she found and inhaled these.These Zuke's Mini Natural treats are the best, I'll continue to buy them again and again.",positive
"I got these treats because we needed chewy treats that our soft-coated wheaten terrier puppy could eat quickly during training. We had a lot of the cookie type treats earlier but it took too long for him to break apart the dry treats and lick up the crumbs. He'd also run around having only half-swallowed the treat and I worried about him choking. These treats were recommended to me by a friend and they have solved these problems.PROS-- Our dog loves these treats. LOVES them. Mostly because they are so moist and chewy.-- Even though they are chewy, the treats don't leave any residue on your hands or anything-- they are very clean.-- quick and easy to chew. Seems to be a lot less unhealthy than many other treats out there.-- definitely gets him to pay attention!CONS-- you have to be careful of leaving the bag open as the treats can dry out, although I think you can put a damp napkin in and re-hydrate the treats.-- These are a little too expensive for regular use, especially if you have a bigger dog.Our dog is medium sized and it is easy to go through these treats pretty quickly. Then again, you really need treats that a dog will go wild for, and these do the trick. Overall, these are great treats that we'd recommend to anyone that is looking for high quality dog treats. When he finishes his training for the day we toss a small handful of these around he floor and let him hunt them all down (he is a terrier so he loves it!).",positive
"My dog and I both love Zuke's.  The mini naturals are great for training because they are small but super flavorful.  This means that you don't have to cut them up or break them into little pieces (I'm looking at you, Buddy Biscuits), but your dog will still go the distance to earn them.  The small size makes them super convenient.  I have used the peanut butter, chicken, and salmon flavors.Unfortunately, the salmon flavor has an awful stench.  I am used to reeking like dog treats, but the salmon odor is too much.  Upon opening the bag for the first time, I gagged.  Even now, several months after purchasing the 1lb bag, I am still trying to get rid of these treats.  I tried passing them off on my mother, but she wouldn't take them because of the smell.  Yesterday I decided I would just bite the bullet and use them for training for a few days, but after just a couple minutes in the bag I use for treats, I gave up.  I just couldn't take it.  I stuck them back in the bag they came in.  I think I will mix the remaining treats with a giant glob of peanut butter to try to get rid of them in one stinky fell swoop.So Zuke's: we love you.  You have a great mission that both my dog and I both appreciate in our own ways.  The salmon mini naturals, however, definitely miss the mark.  We'll stick to the chicken and peanut butter flavors.",positive
"My 30 lb shetland sheepdog is picky.  She's fed a high-quality food, and she only gets the best treats.  No ""doggie junk food"" to be had in our household, no corn, no by-products, no treats pressed and colored to look like mini T-bone steaks (unfortunately, I don't eat as well as she does.... Doritos can pass as a meal for me).  She's been known to spit out treats that didn't meet her standards.Not so with these Zuke's Mini Naturals.  These really get her attention, and they were vital in training her to go potty as soon as I let her out into the backyard, to let me brush her teeth, and to walk nicely on a leash (nothing on our walks is more interesting than Mama or Daddy in possession of Zuke's Minis).  My little sheltie comes running at the crinkle of the bag.She loves all three flavors: Peanut Butter, Salmon, & Chicken.  It's amazing to find a product like this, where the flavor of the treat, chicken, comes from chicken being the first ingredient on the ingredient list.  The texture is soft, not crunchy, and they don't fall apart in your pocket, nor are they greasy or stinky.These Zuke's Mini Natural treats are the best, I'll continue to buy them again and again.",positive
"My 30 lb shetland sheepdog is picky.  She's fed a high-quality food, and she only gets the best treats.  No ""doggie junk food"" to be had in our household, no corn, no by-products, no treats pressed and colored to look like mini T-bone steaks (unfortunately, I don't eat as well as she does.... Doritos can pass as a meal for me).  She's been known to spit out treats that didn't meet her standards.Not so with these Zuke's Mini Naturals.  These really get her attention, and they were vital in training her to go potty as soon as I let her out into the backyard, to let me brush her teeth, and to walk nicely on a leash (nothing on our walks is more interesting than Mama or Daddy in possession of Zuke's Minis).  My little sheltie comes running at the crinkle of the bag.She loves all three flavors: Peanut Butter, Salmon, & Chicken.  It's amazing to find a product like this, where the flavor of the treat, peanut butter, comes from peanut butter being the first ingredient on the ingredient list.  The texture is soft, not crunchy, and they don't fall apart in your pocket, nor are they greasy.I don't find them stinky.  Yes, they're stinky if you stick your nose into the bag, but otherwise, they're not stinky (of course, I'm comparing these to other treats, like dried beef lung... whoo, stinky!  Dried beef lung stinks up the entire room until she consumes it all).These Zuke's Mini Natural treats are the best, I'll continue to buy them again and again.UPDATE: Apparently the ingredients have changed for the PB flavor... the 1st two ingredients are now ground barley and rice, with actual PB coming in as the 3rd ingredient.  My sheltie still loves 'em though!",positive
"Sadly my dog is NOT fond of these even though she does like salmon and anything smelly! She will eat them (the first treat she rolled on as she'll do if I give her lox) but she won't do tricks for them and acts as if they were a run of the mill dog food instead of a treat. Both my mate and I found the smell rather unpleasant similar to old B vitamins or really old liver treats, not like salmon..(FYI My is dog is medium sized black mutt.)UPDATE:My dog seems to be getting used to these to some degree she will now do some tricks perhaps she prefers them a little dried out (they are still soft)or even maybe she was addicted to other treats though I usually only give her wheat and gluten free treats like freeze dried liver and dogswell treats..Perhaps she's stil not crazy about them because these treats do have natural gluten in the form of malted barley and ground barley (Not that good for me in terms of cross contamination as I am gluten sensitive and perhaps she is too?) Left a message for Zukes' but never heard back from them.. They are convenient in that they are small",negative
"I received the Zukes Chicken Mini's a couple of days ago. I opened the bag and the smell that came out of it was a sour almost vinegar smell, much like pickles in away. I fed the dogs one each then thought I better not give them anymore. I emailed the company and asked if that was normal. Matt the contact sent this message:Hi Kerrie-They are definitely strong in smell. If you have not smelled them beforethey may seem a little odd smelling. The dogs think they are candy! Theyshould be perfectly fine. One thing to check is the bottom/underside ofthe bag and make sure the ""best by"" date is still good. If that is inrange I would say everything is good to feed to your dog. Thank You foryour inquiry and for supporting Zuke's!Matt Porray""Bone Counselor""Customer ServiceZuke'sThey date on the bag is for November 2013 so they are well within the expiration date.But I emailed a friend (who in the past has donated many bags of Zukes treats to the dog club I used to belong for training classes) and I asked her the same question she felt they were not safe to feed with them smelling sour (vinegar like). I had never fed the chicken flavor before.I think Iwill be sending these back. I am very disappointed, I don't mind treats that stink I feed a freeze dried green trip treat those really smell. The Zukes didn't smell like something even dogs would eat.",negative
"WOW.  NOTE:  No Wheat, Corn, Soy, Artificial Colors, Flavors and no Added Fat or By-Products.  On the Label, the first ingredient is Peanut Butter.  Made in USA.My chihuahua loves these things.  Although they are small, they are not as tiny as the berrybuddies we tried first (I don't even know what to do with those, they fall out at alarming rates from the buddy-toys hole).These - - he can chew, it's like he's eating peanut butter for a moment.  He doesn't just woof them down - he actually eats them.  I give him one at a time, and he sits and chews it for 10-20 seconds - much like peanut butter I would imagine.  They fit perfectly in the KONG toys (but not the busybuddy ones, they are smaller holes).The chicken ones were a bit too flavored for him - so I pinch them in half and add a few to his food - then he loves it - mixed with his food & warm water.  I want to try all the flavors!I also like that the company supports a cause with each bag purchased.  Very natural, very chewy little things, and my dog LOVES them.  Very good value.  Will be keeping these around for sure.",positive
"The Zuke's Chicken Flavored Treats are just what I was hoping they would be! I got the chicken flavor (despite other claims of serious odor) because it was the cheapest flavor. My dog LOVES them. Her affinity for them, coupled with their size makes them perfect for training.  They are small little cylinders which are about 1/4"" thick and less than 1/2"" wide. They are enough to keep her interest, but not too substantial that they distract from training as she's chewing, as usually happens with a biscuit-type treat. They are also great for use inside the Kong Genius Leo (I have a size Large). They are thinner than a similar treat by a different brand which I found at my local Petco. I like that they're smaller because the other ones would get stuck in the tube of the Leo. These slide in and out without much friction at all. I don't find the odor to be as offensive as others have described. The odor is about average for moist treats, in my opinion. In fact, they smell very similar to my cat's treats.  So much so that my cat tries to steal them when I lay them on the floor while the dog is practicing ""stay.""  Also, you really can't beat the value! Treats can go so quickly when used during training and it's nice to find a quality treat that doesn't break the bank! I will definitely be buying these again!",positive
"I originally bought the Zuke's Treats for Cats on Amazon.com. It arrived in a decent amount of time (I didn't expect it to be quick since I used the free shipping). My cat thought they were just okay, and would eat them if i put them in front of her, but not come running as she does for her other treats. So I would leave them out for her in her dish, and they would get hard real quick. After maybe eating 20 of the little pieces total, she stopped eating them altogether.Then I went to Petco after adopting a puppy, and Petco convinced me they would be perfect for training so i got the ones for dogs. I thought maybe the shipping made them stale, and Petco assured me the ones for dogs were of better quality. Unfortunately this was not the case, my dog who eats shoes, and ANYTHHING else that's on the floor does not want to eat these. I mean they are okay but barely okay. When I take her on walks and use them to redirect her attention and they are hard by the time we get home from our walk, and she will spit out over half of them on the sidewalk. So if your pet likes hard food then they might like them (and they are real ingredients,) but if your pet is like mine, they wont touch them. I now have two barely opened packages of this stuff that just sits under my cupboard.",negative
"Both my dogs love these treats.  They have both tried the salmon and the chicken flavor.  The only reason we didn't try the peanut-butter flavored ones is because they already get peanut butter in their kongs as a treat, so we used salmon and chicken as a ""variety.""Great for treats in general, and also perfect for training!For training purposes - we actually cut them into fourths (we have a picky yorkie and a puppy who will be a medium sized dog).  At 3.5 calories per treat - cut into FOURTHS - I am happy to give them as many as they need during training sessions without worrying too much about feeding them too many treats and spoiling their mealtime!  Very easy to cut into the right size.  Even after cutting them into fourths, my yorkie and puppy still have to chew a little.  So it's actually a little necessary for us to cut them or else we have to wait too long for them to chew it and swallow before continuing with the training session.  So cutting it makes it a better bite-sized morsel that makes them happy but quick to gobble up.  I'm sure once our puppy gets bigger we will only cut into halves and then not at all later.  But currently he still likes to take a few happy chews of his 1/4-zuke!They are quite odorous (which is probably why the dogs love them so much) - so it maybe takes some time to get used to the first few times you are digging into the treat bag.  But it gets better later  :)  But whatever the dogs like and is safe to eat works for me!",positive
"When my local pet store started giving out samples of the peanut butter mini's, I knew I was in trouble.  My 90 pound Akita was immediately obsessed with them and I knew we'd have to keep them in stock at all times.  I like the mini's because they're so low in calories, and she likes them so much she doesn't care how big they are.  The squares are great too because you can easily snap them into 4's and make your own mini's.  The funny thing is - my dog's cat totally loves them too!  I threw one on the floor for the dog, and her cat hauled tush to it, devouring it in seconds.  We had a new family game, I'd throw one inbetween them to see who wants it more ...Anyway, the super sad news is that, cat and dog can no longer fight to the zukes mini death.  My dog started having bowel issues - she'd get bloated and gassy, and have diarrhea at least once a day.  I seriously fought for this treat - I researched every dang ingredient in it to disprove of it being the cause and I'm here to tell you,  Zuke's is definitely giving us our money's worth.  But after 48 Zuke's free hours - her digestive disorders vanished completely.  It's not Zuke's fault and I am not at all bad mouthing their product, I still think it's the bomb.com!  I'm only sharing because I couldn't find one other person out there with the same unusual experience.  If it happens(ed) to anyone else, know that I'm jammin' some ""Against All Odds"" for both of us!",negative
"This hot sauce has an absolute perfect blend of spice and flavor. I've tried many types of hot sauces, and many are overly spicy with no flavor, or not enough - this is truly something you can use as an actual 'spice' - something you can cook with to actually ADD FLAVOR. Very enjoyable.*update* Jan 2012This is still one of my favorite hot sauces on the market. I saw another review proclaiming ""what flavor?"", and to this I warn that though Cholula is full-bodied and flavorful, it can also be much more subtle than many of the other hot sauce brands. Beyond that, if you're accustomed to nothing other than the spiciest paint thinner there is, you have probably destroyed the tastebuds required to enjoy this wonderful hot sauce. By now Cholula has another flavor, ""Chili lime"", which tastes equally good (my wife likes this flavor better), and is also very much worth trying.The only other two hot sauces I bother with are Tabasco - both their Green Jalepeno and their Chipotle Pepper sauces are superb. The other hot sauces I've tried I feel forgo taste in favor of sheer spicyness - not what I look for.",positive
"Being an avid BBQ fan I wanted to branch out into sausage making but I didn't want to break the bank on equipment. This weekend I put the 38237 through its paces making about three pounds each of snack sticks, Polish sausage, and summer sausage.Pros: Very precise control of the speed and quantity of sausage exiting the gun. Casings were easy to fill and the three tube selections gave me the appropriate size for each product. The tool is sturdy, heavy gage metal and plastic, which by the way is the slightly flexible kind (think the heavy, old school Tupperware bowls) so it feels strong and durable, unlike the cheaper clear plastic models that look like they would crack from use or shatter if dropped. The pump trigger could be operated one handed, leaving the other hand free to control the casings. Unlike a grinder-powered stuffer, simply pressing and releasing the trigger allows you to adjust the speed and stop the flow of product with precision. The gun was easy to disassemble and clean. I always clean kitchen apparatus by hand, so I can't speak to it being dishwasher safe. Also, I don't make extruded jerky, but the performance with snack sticks makes me feel it would be fine for that as well.Cons: Instructions extremely sparse, practically non-existent. Difficult to load product without getting air pockets in the cylinder. I found a video online for a competitor's product that recommended pre-rolling the sausage into a tube shape slightly narrower than the gun's cylinder which helped quite a bit.Conclusions: I'm happy with the performance of the product and the price I paid. Eastman Outdoors includes accessories with this unit that others charge extra for, making it quite versatile. Although I would recommend a mechanical stuffer for very large batches, this unit is ideal for stuffing a few pounds at a time.",positive
"When I opened my Eastman 38237 Jerky and Sausage Gun kit, I noticed that the piston seal made of a nylon like material was damaged with a tear very evident. Perhaps it was damaged when the cylinder was placed over it(inserted) because the cylinder entrance on both sides is not chamfered at all and presents a sharp edge to the flexible lip seal. In any case it seemed like the damage wouldn't prevent me from trying to stuff my first batch of sausage. I only tried to stuff about 3.5 lbs of meat with this device and I would say, that is about the most I would try unaided. The control was excellent in terms of moving the meat mixture into the casing even if slow. My biggest disappointment was the tediousness of filling the narrow tube with fresh meat. It seems like the narrow tube holds a bit under 1 pound per loading. The small diameter of the tube made it difficult to refill with the sticky meat mixture without creating massive air pockets. I have to admit that the manufacturer responded to my damage complaint and sent me a new kit free of charge.It is a completely different model (38239) which I haven't found too much information yet. The tube, piston and mechanism are completely different and the tube is now chamfered. Instead of screwing on and off the tube to refill, the tube slips out of the cage type holder. In addition, the new one's mechanism for advancing the piston is now completely open instead of closed which should allow for the ability to thoroughly clean it. I haven't tried it yet but I think it may be a better choice for small batches than the original one. However its tube diameter (1-7/8"") is even smaller than the original (2"")so it will hold even less meat and be more difficult to refill. These small, caulking gun types of stuffers are ideal for the small home sausage maker, but when I decide to stuff more than about 3-4 pounds at a time, I will have to invest in something more appropriate.I would say that the value was very good for the price, but it's probably a better jerky maker than a sausage stuffer due to its size.",positive
"Ronzoni's Ziti pasta makes for an easy dish to cook when you want a hot meal without a lot of fuss. It can also be the main ingredient for a meal that has pasta with sauce as part of a main course dish. The pasta remains quite fresh until any expiration date that is printed on the box; and each box contains enough ziti for eight servings.The pasta is so easy to cook: just boil a pot of water; pour in the amount of the ziti that you need; and stir for about 10 minutes. If you like your pasta a bit firm then cook it for about 8 minutes--watch it and take a taste test of just one piece of pasta if you have any doubts. Some people add a little salt while the pasta cooks; I personally don't add salt. I never noticed any difference between salted and unsalted because the small amount of salt that you're supposed to add makes no big difference.The pasta is very low in fat; and it contains no trans-fats--thank goodness! This pasta contains no cholesterol and no sodium, either. That's very good health news. It does contain carbohydrates as you may have suspected; but a single serving still keeps those carbs low at only 14% of the daily allowance of carbs. Great!Ronzoni states on the front of the box that this macaroni pasta is enriched; I assume they are referring to the Iron, Niacin and Riboflavin in the pasta. The pasta has 7 grams of protein per serving as well. In addition, this product is kosher if that matters to you.There are some caveats, however: this product contains wheat and it is made in a facility that uses eggs. If this is a concern for you please consult your doctor or nutritional expert.Have further questions? No problem. Just call Ronzoni using their toll free number or visit their website.Overall, this ziti by Ronzoni is the best out there! It's affordable; easy to cook and serve; and it doesn't pose any major health risks to the vast majority of people. I highly recommend this fine pasta.",positive
"I have been eating healthy and using products with Splenda instead of sugar in them for many years. I have been using Aspen Mulling Spices even longer than that. As soon as there is the tiniest hint of cold in the air I start mixing this in to every drink I have. This year, for the first time, I decided to order the sugar-free version and I was extremely disappointed. First off.. while it isn't obvious anywhere in the Amazon ad, it is only 2oz compared to 5.65oz of the original. So nearly 1/3 the amount but for the same price (or even higher). I get if this was 10+ years ago and Splenda was still new and magical and a fad, but there are few other products out there anymore that charge more simply because they're made with Splenda. And to make it even worse, looking on the packaging where it gives you recommended amounts to use for different drinks, some of the amounts it suggests are now higher. For example: 1.5tbsp for Brandy on the original, but 2tbsp for sugar-free. So you'll also be going through this faster. And finally, to me, the taste just isn't the same. I'm not talking about Splenda vs sugar, I don't use real sugar in anything. But the actual product seems to be different. It is an extremely fine powder, closer to the consistency of powdered sugar, whereas the original is more like regular sugar or salt in consistency. Whatever they have done has completely changed the flavor profile to me. And again I'm talking about the taste of cinnamon, of cloves, etc, not how sweet it is. I have been shopping on Amazon for a long long time and this is the first product I have actually reviewed. If you want this healthy-nuts opinion... just order the original and use it in moderation. Just like anything else.",negative
"The syrup is OK. It's very thick, which makes it hard to mix into coffee drinks, which is the whole reason I bought it. I've only tried 2 flavors so far. The eggnog is OK, but the nutmeg is unbearably strong. Based on the other reviews, I'm almost afraid to try to pumpkin spice.I thought I'd give a different brand a try, and I was excited to try the holiday flavors, but I doubt I'll purchase Amoretti again. I would think about returning it if it weren't for the price of the return shipping. I'm just hoping the other flavors will make up for it.The above was my initial review.  The company contacted me within a few days and discussed other ways to use the syrups rather than just using them to flavor coffee.  Apparently I was using a little too much syrup.  If you're used to using other flavorings, you only need to use about half as much with Amoretti.  He gave me a lot of good ideas, such as in yogurt, baking, etc.  He also shipped out some more items for me to sample, including flavored olive oil and a martini mix.  Everything I've tried is delicious.  The ingredients are very high quality.The syrup is thick, but with some experimentation, it's becoming easier to use.  I'm also very happy that the pumps are included with the syrups.I've never experienced such great customer service.  Amoretti really wants to make sure their customers are happy.",positive
"I just ordered this product - i read, and re-read the item info on the page, eventually i understand it to be that i will be getting a total of 45 cookies, and this is it! In one sense, i thought it was 45 cookies per package, with 3 packages - thus, 45 x 3, but then i again re-read the info, and i gather and the more likely answer is, the total is ONLY 45 cookies!!! Now, this is 'neither good' nor 'bad'. All it is, IS, you are paying pretty much the price that is on  the cookie bag if you were to buy one alone at a supermarket, but having it brought right to your door, thus shipping!  So, you are really paying the SAME PRICE of a GROCERY STORE, and little more, for 'shipping' - but, for me, I have no car, so, to have 3 bags of cookies arrive at my door, while i sit sans car, makes things only a little bit easier.  I still say, it should be 45 cookies PER BAG, with 3 bags in this total, 'special package' deal....  Cause if you think about it, it DID SHOW THE PRICE OF $25 AND UP with a line thru it, thus, implying you were getting over 100 cookies!  Cause why on earth would someone pay, 25$ for the product, alone, then the 7$ shipping on it, if it were only TOTAL 45 cookies? I gave it 3 stars, for it being 'ok' -  and only 'ok' - not great, but, its just one way to make life a little easier, i guess.",positive
"I am a big fan of chocolate and cinnamon, and was looking for a stronger cinnamon flavor than Stephen's Gourmet Chocolate Cinnamon (which is very good, but very subtle).This one has way too strong of a generic spice flavor for me.  It almost tastes like someone brewed really strong chai, then tossed in a little bit of chocolate for flavor.  The spice mix overpowers the chocolate, both in smell and taste, and I can hardly taste the cinnamon part at all, which is mostly why I bought it.Also, I drank the first 1/3 of a cup, then stopped and cleared the dishes later.  When I dumped it out, there was over an inch of THICK goopy sediment.  I followed the directions when making it, so I don't *think* I used too much mix, but you might try using less than the instructions call for.I'm going to try it again at some point, using less mix and keeping it stirred in between sips, to see if that helps.  But otherwise I have 3 more canisters to try and give away - if you haven't tried it, buy as small of a pack as you can for a taste test first.",negative
"I found this cocoa at Bristol Farms while looking for a healthier cocoa without the partially hydrogenated oils in most of them.  I love the spiciness of this cocoa and put half a scoop in my coffee every morning.  I don't drink straight coffee so I carry this powder with me when I travel too.I was thrilled to find this item on amazon after Bristol Farms ran out for a while.  I have received a few of the 25 lb boxes with no problems, but my last $113 box is in the trash after I cut the plastic tie and found baby silverfish in it.  These bags are not sealed, just have a plastic tie aroung the bag opening so lots of tiny things can crawl in.  I know we have silverfish here at my husband's house, but now that I have just thrown $100 in the trash I wonder why they can't seal these bags?  I'm going to have to start buying a smaller quantity and just pay more per ounce so this doesn't happen again.  Unless a few people are drinking this or you only have one serving a day you need to plan for storage of this powder for quite a while.",negative
"I was excited when I saw this hot sauce so I ordered it right away. Unfortunately it doesn't live up to its name sake. I wouldn't even call it hot. Reminds me more of a cocktail sauce. Blair's Ultra Death sauce is what I would call hot... but it also taste like sh*t lol. The Scorpion Sauce DOES taste good but doesn't have the heat you would expect or want. It WILL mess up your stomach though.There was another reviewer that stated hes had hotter sauces that didn't bother his stomach as much as this did and he is absolutely correct. You could easily fill up a large spoonful of this stuff, let it set in your mouth a while, then drink it with no burning or sense of heat.... but your stomach WILL quickly disagree. Actually, just small doses of this stuff really irritated my stomach. I can drink a dipping bowl full of habanero sauce with minimal stomach irritation.. but just a small amount of Trinidad Scorpion bothers my stomach quite a bit. I just wish I felt like I accomplished something when my stomach hurts this bad. It's literally like downing cocktail sauce then feeling like you were bashed in the stomach with a base ball bat repeatedly. I do like the taste but the messed up stomach isn't worth it when there's no heat to justify the irritation.",negative
"Last weekend we candied the peel from about 28 pounds of oranges (a box from a Florida Grower that was a gift.)using a number of recipes for candied peel as guides. We made orange juice and ordered a citrus juicing attachment for our Kitchenaid because that many oranges was a lot of work! We were happy with our candied peel, but wanted to see how it compared to comerically available items so we ordered 4 ounces of orange peel from France -- the most expensive peel -- as well as the most recommended, less expensive peelCandied Orange Peel Slices 2 lbs (32 oz.)This morning, we dipped samples of all peels in the same dipping chocolateGhirardelli Chocolate Candy Making & Dipping Bar, Double Chocolate Flavor 2.5 LbsThis peel, currently being reviewed was mediocre. It contains much more pith (the white layer under the zest) than ours did, as we were careful to follow Pepin's instructions given in ""La Method"". As a result of the higher percentage of pith, the candied peel was much more bland than our home candied peel, and less vibrant in color.We concluded that candying peel at home makes much more sense that buying candied peel. It's easy -- the cost is really only the sugar as we either composed the peels or fed them to the cattle previously -- who love them by the way!The packaging of this peel is fabulous, but the peel itself is mediocre.",positive
"Received this Seattle's Best Coffee 12-oz. Ground Coffee, Level 4 as a Christmas gift, and found it to be as good as I had heard from friends. The bag said ""rich, elegant, complex"" and this habitual daily coffee drinker can agree with each of those adjectives. This is one that I will come back to.Had to go look up what the level rankings were for these coffees, and if you like a slightly stronger coffee, as I do, then you might be happy with this one. Will personally pass on the Level 3, but their Seattle's Best Coffee 12-oz. Ground Coffee, Level 5, having a ""roasty aroma, rich flavor with low acidity and body"" sounds interesting.Subjective rating of Seattle's Best Coffee, Level 4:Aroma: 5-starsTaste: 4-starsBut does it live up to the name ""Seattle's Best Coffee"" as this brand is called? That could be one of the most subjective opinions here. Call me easy to please, but Eight O'Clock Coffee, Original Whole Bean, 12-Ounce Bag (Pack of 4) is what I call my ""standard"" everyday coffee. But what do I call a 5-star coffee? Try the Magnum Jamaican Blue Mountain Blend Coffee, Whole Bean, 2 Lb Bag or the more costly Wallenford Blue 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee 16oz Whole Beans and break out your grinder.Another personal 4-star ""standard"" is Starbucks Pike Place Roast Coffee, Ground, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 2), which should be familiar to many. This ""house blend"" from Starbucks can be found across the world, and if you want a decent comparison to the Seattle's Best Level 4, this might be it.Again, choices in coffee can be very subjective, so explore and find a favorite. I personally like to keep the 5-star coffees for weekends or special occasions, and that's when I switch to beans and break out the grinder, but again that's a personal choice.Maybe after trying a few more bags this highly-subjective rating will go up, but this coffee dinker is calling the Seattle's Best Level 4 ground coffee a good, solid 4-star choice. And now for another cup...12/29/2011",positive
"I often come across a product that repels me.  Then, occasionally, my taste buds change direction to the point of craving the aforementioned ""repulsion.""  The first time I can remember this phenomenon was with Kombucha.  I hated the vinegary bite, but kept drinking the beverage because of its health benefits.  Now, I have to ration the stuff to protect my wallet.  More recently, I fell into the same trap with this mayo.On first try, I felt like the product simply tasted ""wrong.""  I disliked it, but I'm thrifty; I didn't toss it in the trash.  By the 3rd or 4th try, my brain had accepted that this tasted different.  I began to appreciate the merits the flavor does have.  The texture is different, too.  Most mayonnaise seems more whipped (with air in it).  This is smoother and creamier.  Actually, more like the food prep mayo I used to use when I worked in a deli.I guess another comparison would be with orange drinks.  If you grew up on SunnyD Sunny Delight , Orange, 48-Ounce Single Serve Bottles (Pack of 8), than fresh squeezed orange juice would seem completely off the mark.  You would, however, come around eventually.",positive
"Thanks to a combination of Hi-Tor Neo Diet and Vita Gravy (and the sub-q fluids prescribed by the vet) my cat, who was given a diagnosis of advanced kidney failure and a certain impending death sentence two months ago, has amazed my vet and everyone in the vet's office. As a previous poster has already said, many renal failure cats are presribed the Hill's k/d or a/d diets and they absolutely hate it and won't eat it. My cat would not touch the stuff -- wouldn't even smell it -- I had to force feed him for weeks. I finally found the Hi-Tor Neo Diet, which is almost as low protein/phosphorous as the Hill's prescription diets. My cat loves it and is finally gaining back some weight. The vet had also prescribed some vitamin drops, which he also hates. Then I found ""Vita-Gravy"", which is also available at Pet Food Direct. He loves the taste of the Chicken Vita-Gravy mixed with the Hi-Tor Neo. Now he's getting the extra nutrition he needs to balance his blood levels, while really enjoying the taste! If your cat has renal failure and is refusing to eat, you might want to try this combo. Good luck! I hope your kitty fares as well as mine has so far.",positive
"My cat is in the early stages of renal failure and I bought this as part of my efforts to find an appropriate food he would eat.  Unfortunately I've offered this product twice and it was tried for a mouthful and later ignored.  Interestingly, I also have a young cat (formal feral) and even this former dumpster-diver sniffed and walked.  I will continue to offer this and hope it catches on eventually.There are other products for the condition but this one seemed to be the most palatable from reviews.  There also seems to be some controversy over whether a cat in early stages of kidney failure should be fed a low protein or low phosphorus diet.  Further, there seems to be an issue in later stages with cats losing weight and not wanting to eat, and I am not sure if a food like this would encourage eating.  One day at a time.So here I am with the smallest amount one could buy (24 cans).  If this food doesn't get a decent reception soon, I will probably donate it to my vet's office for other sick cats to try.  If you've got an ill kitty, and you've been told to try a low protein/phosphorus food, it can't hurt to do lots of reading and try this, but no miracles in my household just yet!Update March 2010 - It's been 1 and 1/2 years since I wrote the above review.  Your vet advice and results may vary, but my cat has done very well on a normal diet since then.  After doing much reading and talking with our vet, special foods are not yet called for for my cat.  Have your cat's blood levels checked to see if they are doing ok with phosphorous and you and your vet can decide from there if food like this is advisable.  It may be better to discuss if your cat can stay on regular food and use a phosphorous blocker.More and more I am reading that weight loss is a problem for cats in kidney failure so keeping the food desirable to them could be a big deal.  My cat is having more issues with the accompanying hyperthyroidism than with the kidney disease currently, and while he has indeed lost some weight, his blood tests are showing he's doing pretty well.",negative
"Finally! My cat had been eating k/d diet both wet and dry for years. Suddenly she lost interest in the canned and I was forced to add sardines to it. Sort of defeats the purpose of limiting the protein doesn't it? Well, I  was heartsick because already thin to begin with, she wasn't eating enough to gain weight. She would just sit and stare at her bowl. In desperation, I knew I had to find a better food, so I read the reviews here and ordered a case and voila! She eats it without sauce or sardines. She can't get enough of it. I had to order another case. So now she's eating one can a day which is good. Though I wish they would make this in a dry too, so she could nibble through the night. She won't even touch the dry anymore! And we all know what a wet diet can do to the teeth. I highly recommend a dental treat such as enzadent oral chews and a daily cleaning or adding a dental additive to the water. But I shouldn't complain, she's eating and that's what I wanted. Anyway, I don't know what they put in this food, but my cat sure likes it and thanks to it, she's going to be around for a long time still!",positive
"My cat has two issues, early CRF and IBD.  The IBD caused her to stop eating completely.  Prior to that, she was very picky and wouldn't eat any renal diet(and I tried them all).  I originally passed on Hi Tor because of the by products, but I was bent on getting her to eat a renal diet.  Fortunately, she loved Hi Tor.  She is always crying to be fed now, and eats 2 cans a day, and would eat more if I let her.  Cats are picky, so not every cat will like it, but if you have a CRF cat that isn't eating, it's worth a try.  If your cat won't eat it, donate it to a shelter or a rescue group.  I'm sure they have CRF cats that could use it.Update 2/20/10:  They have changed the formula for the food.  It's more dense, and the cans are 5.5oz rather than 6oz. It looks more like regular cat food and less like chopped bits o' parts. My cat doesn't like this as much, but that may be the fact that she can't lick it up like the previous version.  I have to try adding water to it to see if it helps.",positive
"My cat is almost 8 years old. Being the runt, she has always been a small cat, weighing about 7 or 8 lbs on average. I notice she just wasnt her happy little self and to my horror was down to just 5 1/2 lbs. Like everyone else here, the prognosis was kidney failure. There was absolutely nothing I could do to get her to eat the prescription canned food. Mixing with the old to wean her to the new didnt work. Adding water, making it warm, trying every kind available from my vet, I was at my wits end. She was getting sicker by the day eating just the dry food. Then after much reading of blogs, kidney failure webpages, etc, everyone raved about the Hi-tor food. I was afraid to purchase 24 cans of something she wouldnt end up eating, and my vet did not carry it nor did the yever hear of it. I figured my cats life was worth $25.00 and gave it a try. WOW, is all I can say! She IMMEDIATELY ran to the bowl, gobbled it up and asked for more! I have now began to feed her the canned food as often as she asks for it. She looks better, has had less vomiting, and has gone back to playing with toys and pestering her sister kitty, so I KNOW she feels better. If this only helps prolong her life for a little while, I know it was well worth the money to special order it. I plan on taking a few cans to my vet so they can consider carrying it in the future. Thank you Hi-Tor! Now please make a dry kidney food!",positive
"My 18 yr old cat (Mr.Kit T) was diagnosed with CRF and heart problems nearly 5 months ago and was near death.The advise of 3 vets was to put him down.  Vet#4 prescribed antibiotics, Prednisone,and Enapril. The only food advise was have T eat whatever he would eat the most of. He had dropped to under 5 lbs from his usual 9.  For 2+ months human baby food, home made chicken broth, water and Pediasure were all he'd take. T was only eating the baby food if it was hand fed to him, licking one little dab at a time off the tip of my finger.  He refused most other foods after a taste test including the expensive prescription brands.Despite mixed reviews of the Neo diet I decided to try it.T ate 1/3 of the first can all by himself with no prompting. In the past 2 1/2 months he will consistently eat this stuff and has gained a couple pounds. He likes it better when the can is freshly opened. If it has been refrigerated, bringing it up to room temp. & sprinkling 1/2 a crushed PetAg Taurine tablet and 1 Vetri-science Renal Essential tablet on top will get him going. (Note he will not touch it if it has been microwaved even for a second!).  On a good day he can finish 1 1/2 cans but mostly it's 1 can/day.  He now is back to batting paper balls around and the occasional catch-me-if-you-can chase around the house. He still has some problems with hard stools so I also add ~1 1/2 Tbsp cooked oatmeal, 2-3 Tbsp cooked, mashed sweet potato per Week and 1/4 tsp. Kefir live cheese/yogurt ~ every other day.Can't say for sure how much of the change is due to the Neo, drugs or other supplements but since Neo is 95% of his diet, I have to believe it is a major factor.  May not be the same for all cats but it has saved me a lot of time and expense in comparison to the first couple months of this final journey.",positive
"Let me start by saying that the seller did an excellent job of packaging the case with not one dented can and it arrived quickly. My cat refused to eat the Purina NF and Hills K/D sold at my vet's office and was willing to starve himself if that was all he was offered. I read many reviews on other sites prior to purchasing and located a site where you can order individual cans. Great as a trial in case my cat refused to eat it. However, that site sent me 6 cans of the old formula and 6 cans of the new formula.  Being new to this brand, I turned to the internet to figure out what had changed. Apparently, the ingredient listings have not been updated for the new formula, even on the manufacter's site.  The new formula lists beef as the primary meat ingredient.My two cats including one that does not have kidney problems were initially enjoying the food, licking their plates clean with a distinct preference towards what turned out to be the old formula. I thought finally I had found a kidney diet that wouldn't end up in the trash. By the time I received the shipment, the attraction had worn off. One of my cats vigorously claws at the floor in an attempt to cover the food dish and the other (diagnosed with kidney disease) runs from the bowl after a few bites. They have gone back to eating regular food for now.  However, I am going to try and mix the more enticing food into the Hi-Tor before I completely give up on it and request a refund, and continue my search.  My local humane society does not retain ""special needs"" cats or dogs so donating it is out.  On the bright side, this seller has a 30 day return policy.",negative
"I've tried various Dr. McDougall's products (as I'm lazy in the kitchen and anything quick to fix, but healthful, is a boon). This is one of the nicer soups. I didn't give it 5 stars, which I'll explain below, but I still recommend this to folks who like instant noodle soups, but want something vegan, vegetarian, non-gluten, or without a lot of added junk.For a mere 180 calories, this is a very generous serving of soup with pleasantly-textured rice noodles. The flavor packet (with dried veggie mix including shallots, garlic, green onions, white onions) mixes in without lumps. It is microwaveable, but I like adding boiling water and letting it sit a few minutes. The broth is very ""oniony"", and if you don't like a strong onion/garlic flavor, this is not for you.The one star removed is for me finding it too salty. This almost has 700 mg per cup, which may not sound like too much for convenience soup, but I found it was very salty to my taste--and I love salt. I also found that there is a very faint, slightly unappealing undertaste (again, YMMW, it might just be my taste buds), that kept it from being a five-star soup for me. That said, I enjoy this soup, and I would order it again, simply because it's hard for me to find a noodle instant soup that satisfies me in the taste and texture dept. This one has lovely texture and a pretty decent flavor, and it doesn't have the artificial colors and flavors or trans fats that I don't want or need.Another good Dr. MCD product! And with the subscription option, comes out to a tad over a buck fifty for soup for lunch. I like that, too.",positive
"I bought a BIG jar of this coffee from the local Tesco store the last time I was visiting home in the UK. It cost about 5 GBP. When I ran out I wanted to replace it and found this listing on Amazon. Notice there is NO information  about the size of the jar. The only clues are the whopping great price tag ($15.49), the insane amount for delivery ($6.45) and the shipping weight (1.2 lbs). I reasonably expected this to be the big size based on that information. WRONG!I received my order very quickly, it was well packaged and the coffee IS pretty good. BUT...the jar is only the 100g size which is TINY! I expect a markup on European goods  because they've come a long way to get to the US, but this is ridiculous. I can only assume that the lack of size information is a deliberate and blatant attempt to sucker people in. So well done, Enjoy Better Coffee, you got me. However, I won't be a repeat customer and I'll happily post this review to dissuade others from patronizing your rip off company.UPDATED 12/08/09I see they've added the size of the jar (100g), so at least you know what you're getting. But it's still a rip off.",negative
"You don't have to be Greek to enjoy this fabulous white. I often find it hard to interpret professional wine reviews so I will provide the simplest evaluation possible. Imagine an excellent Savignon Blanc with a mild citrus taste but slightly sweeter. That is what you experience with the 2011 Santorini Sigalas Assyrtiko. It is an excellent white wine to serve at a gathering,  with or without hors d'oeuvres.If you have never had an assyrtiko or moschofilero, they tend to be slightly sweeter than most mainstream whites from California or Australia but are a long way from dessert wines.  To the American pallet, Moscholifero tends to have overall stronger taste than assyrtiko. Of all of the Greek white wines I have tasted, this is the best. Friends agree.  It is also a solid value at the 20 dollar price point. Incidentally, this wine is one of the highest rated ever by major reviewers -- 93 points by the Wine Advocate.Greek wines often haven't been well received in the US by non-Greeks.  From what I have experienced, there are a handful of truly awful Greek wines that simply taste nothing like mainstream white wines.  These extremes have tainted reviewers and dissuaded consumers from exploring Greek wines. This wine is a example of something mainstream consumers and connoisseurs alike can enjoy - either with dinner or while entertaining.",positive
"We picked some of these up this week. They're very convenient and quite handy to have around just to grab when you're walking out the door. The taste is about what you'd expect from Hershey's chocolate milk, it's chocolate, it's sweet, and it's really good. It's nice that they don't need to be refrigerated either, at least until after they are opened.On the one hand these are better for a child than cola, but on the other hand there's still a lot of sugar in them and 200 calories in only 8 oz. I'm looking at the servings right now and for one container it has 29 g of sugar. I'll grant you it's not empty calories because there's 30% of the daily intake of calcium, but still if you can train the kid to drink skim milk that's fewer calories for them.When I was a kid my parents used to give me skim milk with not much chocolate powder in it. My real treat was the 2% chocolate milk at school, but it was fairly rare to get it; they'd have chocolate milk maybe once a week. These things probably aren't all that bad by comparison to some of the junk food kids eat. I just feel a little wary if feeding them lunch for lunch because the calories do add up.I'd never tell anybody how to raise their kids (or what to drink themselves), but I for one plan to have these as a treat every now and then instead of as a regular part of my diet. Anyway, they are tasty and I'd recommend.",positive
"Chocolate flavored granola, with dark chocolate chunks and dried red straweberries and raspberries?  That's what ""Nature's Path Love Crunch Premium Organic Granola, Dark Chocolate and Red Berries"" offers you.  Below are my impressions on this product.Pros:- It's tasty.  I've eaten a fair amount of granola in my life, and flavoring it with chocolate actually makes it seem less granola-like, which is a good thing, if you know what I mean.  The granola has a nice chocolate flavor, not too strong and not too sweet.- It's certified organic.  While I'm admittedly not an ""all natural"" kind of consumer and don't typically shop at organic food stores, I will buy (and pay more for) organic products when given a choice, provided they offer a similar taste.- There are enough dark chocolate chunks to be noticible when you're eating, and they add to the positive experienceCons:- There aren't enough dired red berries. While you can see a few small pieces in the mix, you can't readily taste them.- It's a little high in calories, so portion control is essential if you're going to use this as part of your healthy eating patterns. An 11 1/2 ounce bag contains 10 servings, and each serving has 140 calories, about 40 percent is fat.  One or two servings at a time is fine, the whole bag is not.  :-)Overall, this is a good, tasty treat that is much better for you than cookies or ice cream and the like.  Just be sure to watch how much you eat.  Four starts.",positive
"Oh Holy Granola, Batman! This granola is basically dessert. It has granola that is basically lightly covered in cocoa, mini dark chocolate bars, and freeze dried strawberries and raspberries. The granola pieces are mostly pretty pulverized (possibly a result of the product coming in a bag, but the pieces are pretty small regardless), but there are some larger chunks of granola. The cocoa flavor on the granola is not overwhelming or overly sweet, but rather just a perfect amount of flavor added. The miniature chocolate bars are a delightful addition and a wonderful little treat when you get to them. I didn't have much opinion on the strawberries and raspberries, though; they didn't really taste like much other than chocolate once all was said and done. I don't like my granola in milk, so I just ate it by the handful and in some yogurt and thought it was great both ways. The other day I took a snack bag full of it to work for a snack.I love the fact that the company matches sales with donations to food banks up to $1 million. It is nice to see globally conscious companies trying to help the world fight hunger. Add that to yummy granola and you have me as a loyal customer! (PS Now I have to hide it from my husband or he eats it all and I get none... never had to fight him for granola before!).",positive
"If you love granola, you'll love this cocoa-flavored one from Nature's Path.  It has a very nice cocoa intensity and chunky pieces of dark chocolate.  It's also not cloying in sweetness, which I find off-putting in some granola. It contains some pieces big enough to snack on but it's also lovely with milk.  However, the red berries are almost non-existent.  I've eaten half the bag already and only gotten 3 measly pieces of spongy strawberry that were smaller than green peas. I can barely taste it.  For almost $4 a bag, I expect to see red berries when the package says red berries.  It would have been perfect otherwise.Pros:- delicious- made of whole grains, 0 g. of transfat, low sodium, cholesterol-free- certified organic and non-GMO (made in a kitchen, not a lab)- Nature's Path promises to donate up to $1 million dollars to food banks for every bag of Love Crunch bought.Cons:- not nearly enough red berries- a bit pricey- serving size is a minuscule 1/4 cup but has 140 calories and 55 of those from fat- produced in a facility that uses dairy, peanuts, and tree nuts so people with allergies - beware!",positive
"Nature's Path Love Crunch Premium Organic Granola, Dark Chocolate and Red Berries = Good stuff.  I like granola on occasion (not on a daily consumption basis).  Usually I buy a local brand that has nuts and raisins and chocolate bits in it.  The variety I am reviewing here has cocoa, chocolate bits and some freeze-dried strawberries and raspberries.  It's good out of the bag and should be a nice treat on top of yogurt or ice cream.The price per ounce is quite a good value and less than what I pay here at the store.It's not sweet.  I would say the dominant flavor is the oats, and they are listed number one in ingredients, with evaporated cane juice, soy oil, spelt, dark chocolate chunks, flax seeds, dried coconut, cocoa, freeze-dried berries, rice starch, sea salt, natural chocolate flavor, natural vanilla flavor and tocopherols (Natural vitamin E) following.  I'm not a health-food nut, so I cannot comment on any of the ingredients.I could not taste the coconut.  I could taste the cocoa slightly, especially with the first taste.I would have to say, though, that after naming their product flavor as ""Dark Chocolate and Red Berries,"" the manufacturers were too stingy with the berries.  The berry bits are too small, too few and too far between.  Any granola needs something to liven it up.I would recommend this product.  Add more berries and it would even better.",positive
"I've never met a combination of dark chocolate and raspberries that I didn't like, and Love Crunch does not disappoint. This new Nature's Path blend is a really tasty combination of sweetened rolled oats, tart freeze-dried strawberry and raspberry bits, and chunks of high quality dark chocolate. The granola is not too sweet, perfectly crunchy, and ideal for eating straight out of the bag, on top of yogurt, or even ice cream. For whatever reason, it doesn't seem to chew up the roof of my mouth the way other granolas have in the past. I do wish there were more berries -- good thing the granola has plenty of character and flavor on its own. Each 30g serving has 14g of whole grains and a modest 6g of sugars (the 'evaporated cane juice' listed second in the ingredients is basically sugar, by the way).If you're the crunchy type (and I am), you'll be glad to know that Love Crunch is certified organic and has a very clean ingredient list. I'd love it even more if the bag were recyclable / compostable and the chocolate were fair trade, but am happy to find that Nature's Path donates to food banks for every bag purchased, up to $1 million. I'm not usually a big granola eater, but I'd happily buy more Love Crunch.",positive
"This granola is great. Very tasty, organic & non-GMO. The bits of dried raspberries & strawberries that are added to this granola have a tangy/tart flavor...but there's not many pieces in the bag. I love the dark chocolate pieces that are added  too.  But, I've had 3  servings that haven't had any fruit or chocolate in them & there's still half a bag left. I could even do without more chocolate added if there were lots more berries in the bag. (And no, none of my family members have been selectively picking out the berries & chocolate)Nutrition Facts:Serving Size 1/4 cup (30 g); Calories 140, Calories from fat: 55Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 1.5gCholesterol 0Sodium 55mgPotassium 105mgTotal Carbohydrate 20gDietary Fiber 2gSugars 6gProtein 2gVitamin A & Calcium 0%Vitamin C 2%Iron 4%Ingredients:Rolled oats*, evaporated cane juice*, soy oil*, spelt*, dark chocolate chunks*, flax seeds*, dried coconut*, cocoa* freeze-dried berry blend*, rice starch*, sea salt, natural chocolate flavor, natural vanilla flavor, natural vitamin E*OrganicContains Soy. Produced in a facility that uses dairy, peanuts & tree nuts.Very, very, very good!If it had more berries, I'd change the star rating to 5. (It needs a little more chocolate too, but I'd be satisfied with more of those tangy berries)",positive
"Before opening the bag, I read the back and I like what I read. Organic and non-GMO from a company that gives back.That's a good start, but means nothing if the resulting product is inferior. Nature's Path got this one right. This is one of the best granolas I've tasted! The clusters and loose bits of granola have nice crunchy chocolate flavor without being overpowering. The real chocolate bits are of a good quality, and while small, they compliment the crunchy bits perfectly. The only minus is that the freeze-dried red berries are few and far between, and the bits that are there are small.I snacked on it dry and mixed it with yogurt, so it lasted for almost two days. With my morning yogurt alone I might get four servings from a bag, but as a snack I would say there was one serving per bag. It's that addicting. They don't even need the ""Best By"" date on the back of the bag...it will never last that long!I feel that, at just under four bucks a bag here on Amazon as of this writing, this is a guilty pleasure I can indulge in now and again.Final Score: 4.75 (Rounded up to 5)",positive
"Dark chocolate and berries is one of my favorite flavor combinations.  I have a weakness for healthy snacks like granola and trail mix.  Except they aren't so healthy when you finish a whole bag in a single day, a handful here, a handful there.  I decided to avoid doing that with the Love Crunch Granola by treating it like cereal.I served myself 1/3 cup of granola (which is more than a serving) and poured a little 1% milk on it.  It's perfect!  There is a good balance of smaller crumbles and larger chunks in the chocolate-flavored granola.  The dark chocolate squares and dried berries are just right ... enough to be savored without overpowering the granola.  The granola stays crunchy in the milk without being difficult to chew. (I have TMJ and sometimes crunchy granolas are hard and bother my jaw.)It was a decadent snack and I will enjoy the bag.  Hopefully I can savor it over the course of several days and don't give into my compulsion to sneak handfuls throughout the day.  Hopefully I can enjoy at least one more bowl before my teenage daughter discovers it's open and finishes it off for me.This granola did not disappoint me in any way.  It was deliciously perfect!",positive
"I'm a fan of Nature's Crossing products and when I had the chance to try and review  their new organic granola, I jumped at it. With each bag you're getting 11.5 ounces of high quality goodness.What's in ""Love Crunch?"" Well it's mostly road oats and chunks of dark chocolate, but you also get dried strawberries, dried raspberries (hence the ""red berries""), dried coconut, some flaw seed and a bit of vanilla. It's all very tasty. Although I know granola isn't everyone's go-to snack food (It isn't even mine), thiis is a really tasty mix and I'm even snacking on it while I write this review. If you're looking to get your kids to eat something healthy or trying to ease out of processed sweets, you should definitely consider Love Crunch (although the name is kind of dippy).Each serving is 140 calories and contains 9% of your RDAs of fat. Unfortunately a serving is only 1/4th of a cup. That's a lot of fat and calories for such a small serving - which is why I knocked a star off. There's only 1 gram of saturated fat per serving at least. It's also cholestrol free and very low in sodium. So it might not be the be the best granola for you, but it's still healthier than a candy bar or a piece of cake.I was also happy to see that for every bag of Love Crunch purchases, Nature's Crossing donates a bag to a food shelf/food bank. That means in purchasing this, you're also giving a high quality organic product to those who are in need and/or otherwise couldn't afford the extra cost of going organic. This is a really nice thing to do and it definitely helps encourage me to want to purchase more. Think of it as a ""Buy 1, Someone Else Gets 1 Free.""All in all Love Crunch is one of the tastier granolas that I've tried. I've had better and I've had worse, but this is still a great little granola I can happily recommend even to people who normally pass up this type of snack.",positive
"I really like granola, especially the Nature Valley bars, but this Love Crunch Chocolate Berry mix is beyond delicious!!  It is so good, it can be very, very dangerous for those (like me) trying to watch their weight.  Granola is good for you, but can also be high in calories, which makes moderation key.  This product is kind've high in calories considering the serving.  It's 140 calories a serving, but a serving is only 1/4 cup (30 grams).  Please see my pictures of an actual serving of this granola.  That's not very much when it comes down to it.  Thankfully, it packs a lot of flavor, so a small amount goes a long way in yogurt, cereal, or pudding.  I can't wait to mix some with Chobani.  I think this would also be great in baked goods likes muffins or breads.  It wasn't dry, like many granola mixes I have tried. And I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of chocolate pieces.  There are plenty so that you really do get some in every serving.  I would have liked to have more fruit pieces, but there was enough in the bag to give a noticeable fruity flavor boost and a good contrasting texture.  I truly wish they offered this in a single-serve size bar.The bag is a good sized 11.5 ounces, and the Amazon price for 6 bags is quite reasonable (less than $4 a bag as of this writing).  Having 6 bags in the house would be torture for me, so I'll stick to buying this one bag at a time in a supermarket.  But, I WILL buy it.  For a family, the bulk option is a good deal. The bag is also ziplock, which is great for staying fresh longer.  I keep mine in the freezer to maintain freshness, and because chocolate is just so much better cold :-)  Overall, highly recommended!As reviewer D.A.J. noted:140 calories per serving55 calories from fat6g total fat2 g dietary fiber6g sugars2 gram protein",positive
"It's organic. It's not genetically modified. It has 0 transfat. It's not surprisingly cholesterol free. It's only 140 calories per 1/4 cup serving, but try limiting yourself to such a stingy sized serving. I couldn't and didn't.One morning I found myself with no bread for toast and only a box of Raisin Bran in the cupboard. On the counter was my unopened bag of Love  Crunch granola. Not wanting to dilute its taste with milk, I sampled this tasty treat right out of the bag. The resealable bag resisted tearing at 6 in the morning, but I did magage to make a crooked tear across the top and gain access to my treasure. As far as granola goes, this is as good as it gets with the merging of crunch, exquisite flavor, wholesome grains, and a hint of fruit.With six grams of fat per decadent serving, it's probably best not to eat this heavenly food out of the bag as I did and am doing at this very moment. Many large, finger-plucking chunks of granola and chocolate are in the bag, but there are also small, sunflower seed-sized pieces that tend to slip through the fingers and fall on one's lap, desk, or keyboard. Luckily I've got a couple small vacuums within reach.The price here for a six bag order seems reasonable. I just don't know if someone like this Potato Head with so little will power could resist the temptation of all that goodness so near and so accessible.",positive
"Despite looking good ""on paper,"" this granola isn't very nutritious.  The recommended serving size (there must be some government regulation that pegs cereal servings at around 1 ounce) is only 1/4 cup!  Who is going to sit down and have just 1/4 cup of cereal for breakfast?  I'm thinking more like 3/4 cup.  This will put you at 500 calories if you add a cup of (skim) milk.  And most of the protein will be coming from the milk, since even three ""servings"" of this granola will only give you 6g.  (See the pictures I uploaded for a closeup of the Nutrition Facts label and what one serving looks like.)But if you do go and have yourself a 500-calorie bowl of cereal (570 if you're using whole milk), it's actually pretty filling.  With 18g of sugar in a 3/4-cup triple serving, you're going to be feeling kind of guilty, but the triple serving would have 6g of fiber, so at least that will help slow down the sugar spike.The taste is pretty good.  It's kind of like you went for a hike with a chocolate bar and some trail mix and they melted together.  Can't go wrong with that!  With the notes of coconut, it kind of reminded me of German chocolate icing.I didn't think I'd like the berries, but I do, and I actually wish the mix had more (and bigger pieces of them; these are minuscule).  Watch out if you order online and the weather is hot.  My bag arrived kind of melty (made me feel like I'd been hiking!), but I take that as a sign of the chocolate's quality.If this weren't so carby (and expensive), I could happily sit down and eat it every morning.  But it is, so I won't.",positive
"Ah granola, I am slowly beginning to develop a love-hate relationship with it.  Love because it is very versatile and tasty.  Hate because many times granola is promoted as a healthy food and I have discovered (many times) it is not.  Therefore, I find myself on a pilgrimage to find the best tasting and most healthy granola out there.This brings us to Nature's Path Love Crunch Granola.  This product is a certified organic food with no trans fat and whole grains.  Unfortunately the serving size betrays the calorie count.  So while this product is made with healthy ingredients, the serving size betrays the portions.  Which I find odd because this granola has chocolate and freeze dried raspberries in it.  I have to tell you, I had to dig, no exaggeration for chocolate, excuse me Italian chocolate and raspberries.  Again if there aren't chunks of chocolate (or even raspberries) how is this so high in calories?As for the taste, I must confess that it is pleasant.  Nevertheless, it isn't anything to become too excited over.  I have tasted granola that is half the price that has tasted better.  I have only eaten the granola by itself, I am sure in yogurt, over a salad or ice cream and as a cereal it might elevate the taste.  I will eat this granola, but it will not be something I would attain again.  Under the assumption a person is searching for organic and/or vegetarian granola, you might have found your match.  I for one find organic products, in many cases, as a marketing ploy.  As for finding a great tasting and healthy granola, it still hasn't happened.",positive
"I tried the Dark Chocolate and Red Berries flavor, and it tasted good, with just a little chocolate, and some berries (but not as many as I'd expected, compared to other cereals with berries).  From some of the other reviews it seems like the proportions of the different ingredients might vary somewhat from bag to bag for whatever reason.  Hopefully they can get that sorted out, but otherwise I think this is a great product IF you're looking for natural/organic/non-GMO and want to help support a good cause at the same time.I end up rating a lot of products 4 stars because there's no 3 1/2 or 4 1/2 and a product has to be pretty close to what I consider perfect to get 5 stars from me.  The seeming lack of berries (maybe just a result of variation from one bag to another), and the price prevent me from being able to give this 5 stars, but I do certainly like the taste, and I like the idea of supporting companies that are responsible and willing to give back to the community.If I had the time I'd make my own granola more often, as that allows me to choose exactly what goes into it, and save some money too, but since I don't, this will do fine for those ""granola mornings"" or as a snack.",positive
"There's a difference between all-natural and organic.  Poisonous mushrooms are all-natural, proving that foods that boast about naturalness aren't necessarily all that impressive.  Organic means that the food is made from some of the healthiest ingredients available, and this granola is organic.Now, while we've established that this granola is healthy, there's still the issue of taste.  Too often, organic food is extraordinarily healthy but tastes like cardboard coated with mud.  Thankfully, that is not the case with Love Crunch!  My taste buds tingled with every tantalizing bite of this delectable granola, and I could rest assured that I was getting a good source of fiber and many other nutrients.  There were chunks of dark chocolate and berries mingling with the granola clusters that would excite my tongue even more when I would munch on one of those.Some other reviewers have stated that they found this to be more of a snack food than a breakfast food; honestly, I would use it for both.  I found that I was reaching for this in the morning more often than my Cheerios Honey Nut Cereal, however, there were also times when I would be snacking on it in the afternoon.  It's so good for any time of the day or any type of preparation.  If you like your granola with milk or yogurt, this will work very well for that.  I ate it plain most of the time, but it really can be used any way you would normally use granola, except for maybe baking.Overall, I love this stuff, and I will most likely be buying more soon.  It's probably most comparable to Special K Chocolatey Delight Cereal but with healthier and more delicious ingredients (and granola instead of cereal flakes).  I highly recommend this to granola/chocolate enthusiasts.  It's organic, but it's also good.",positive
"I love granola, so I was thrilled to try this product.  I eat as a snack (i.e., right out of the bag) rather than a cereal.  Before I even tasted it, I checked out the nutritional profile, and I was extremely pleased.  Compared to other granolas, ""Love Crunch"" (love the name!) is relatively love in fat (6 grams overall, 1 gram saturated) and quite low in sugar (6 grams, just slightly over a teaspoon--most granolas are loaded with added sugar!).  The also are 2 grams of protein (a bit on the low side since this granola doesn't contain nuts), 2 grams of fiber, and 14 grams whole grains per serving.Of course, a serving size is only 1/4 cup, which is quite small--and that's where the problem comes in.  When I first tried the granola, I'm sure I ate WAY more than a serving; I could have easily finished off half the bag if I hadn't stopped myself!  (For reference, the bag actually contains about TEN servings.)  This granola has a GREAT taste: it is surprisingly sweet given the lack of added sugar (it's sweetened with evaporated cane juice), but it is also nicely oat-y, with a bit of a chocolate flavor as well (from the added cocoa).  The granola has little bits of dried berries--these kind of get lost in there, but what you DEFINITELY notice is the tiny little chunks of dark chocolate!  Finally, I also loved the texture of the granola, which included plenty of big clumps.Frankly, I can't imagine anyone who likes granola and chocolate NOT liking this product--highly recommended!",positive
"All natural ingredients, most of which we'd consider wholesome. Great mouth feel & crunch, fabulous taste. I mean the chocolate pieces were good enough to pick them out an eat them all by themselves. (not that I did that....much).But, to me this is more of a healthy snack than a breakfast food. Look, for a snack, it's amazingly nutritional, and way better than almost any other snack food. It's tasty, easy to eat, has fiber, good nutrients, and not a lot of fat.However, for a breakfast cereal, I'd want something less sweet, with less fat and more fiber.  Of course, personal tastes differ on this.  Some folks still eat Coco-puffs for breakfast.I got the Dark Chocolate and Red Berries version. Score!However, as a snack I give this two thumbs up!Edited to add: I passed around the rest of the package on Game nite. Everyone agreed- super tasty, great as a snack. But several others also had reservations about it for breakfast. On the other hand, one of is a Father of some young boys, and they eat tons of over-sweet cereal.  The Dad thought this might be a good way to wean them away from junk-food cereals, he's going to order some and give it a try.",positive
"I was really pleasantly surprised with how good this granola was. I am not usually a granola eater. Yes, I know it is supposed to be good for you - but whenever I had eaten it in the past granola just tasted dry. Tasting this and wow - this taste really good! The rolled oats have a nutty flavor with just enough spice. Okay - evaporated cane juice is the second ingredient on the label - so I am sure the sweet flavor is what is really doing it for me.The dark chocolate chunks have a really good flavor - not as bitter a taste as I normally find with dark chocolate.The freeze dried fruit has a nice sharp taste, but this is where my only complaint comes into play - there just aren't many of the fruit chunks in the bag. I was surprised that there were more chocolate chunks than fruit chunks - almost at a ratio of 3 to 1. While this doesn't kill the product for me, the nice contrast you get with the fruit chunks is nice so having more would be good. My young kids also like the sour ""pop"" they get from the fruit chunks so having more for them to munch on would be a bonus.A serving size is 1/4 cup (a little small, this is good and I can eat it by the handful)140 calories per serving55 calories from fat6g total fat2 g dietary fiber6g sugars2 gram proteinNothing in the ingredients worries me - I can pronounce all the words and even the oils and sweetners are okay in my book (evaporated cane juice, soy oil). In addition to the rolled oats there is also spelt, flax seeds, and dried coconuts - things I just wouldn't eat otherwise. Another bonus - Non GMO verified which I am very happy about.The bags are a good size (11.5 oz) with about 10 servings per bag. Since you get 6 packs I would think it would take you a while to get through all of these unless you eat it every single day. I think the price is fair for what you get and I would actually purchase these for the family and feel good eating them. I must admit, I am still shocked about liking granola!",positive
"Yummy in my tummy! :) Nature's Path Love Crunch Premium Organic Granola, with dark chocolate and red berries is both healthy and nutritious. Check this out:Low sodium0g trans fatCholesterol free14g whole grains per 30g servingExcellent source of omega-3140 calories per serving (serving size is only 1/4 cup- but what a great healthy snack)Filled with healthy organic ingredients such as: chocolate, flax seeds, coconut and red berries.But it is the taste that does it for me! I am not a huge chocolate lover but this super sweet mix is just the right combination of dark chocolate and sweet but tangy berries. After 1 handful I was sold and added it to my daily routine of breakfast of flax seed wheat bread and egg whites. It gives me that kick of snaking but I don't feel the guilt because of all the healthy goodness that I am eating. The only true problem that I have is that I want more then my serving size! Even my picky hubby has fallen in love Nature's Path and he shuns granola likes its the plague. Funny thing is he asked me if he could make this into a cereal, I told him to go for it, and another time he asked me if I could make these into cookies for him. I am not sure about the cookie factor for I think that would defeat the purpose of eating healthy granola but you can really see that he has fallen for it and would love to try it different ways.Pick up bag and enjoy a special treat without the guilt!",positive