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16,100 | Salmon isn't very good quality compared to fresh smoked salmon I have had in Alaska and Maine. And why is it necessary to have the box made in China? I would much rather pay a few cents more for an American made product. Reminds me of how Walmart closed down a rolling pin manufacturing facility near my town in Maine and moved production to china to save 4 cents per rolling pin. Unbelievable. Disgusting. |
16,101 | This past year the moles have just been terrible, about the only thing that has been getting to them is our dogs but the dogs have now driven these things to the front yard. Within 2 days of placing these traps in the front yard I had results! Love it and it is better than posion... |
16,102 | ...with free shipping using "prime" beats local grocery at twenty five bucks for six boxes. |
16,103 | I have 2 Pomeranians that both ADORE this food! They never get tired of it. Both the canned and the dry dog food, particularly the Chicken and Rice, are excellent. You can see the pieces of rice, and it doesn't smell offensive like some of the other canned dog foods. I notice their nails and coats are strong and healthy, too! This is the BEST dog food! And trust me, I've tried many... A++++ for Canidae! The only drawback is shipping cost... If anyone knows where they offer free shipping, please let me know :) THANKS! |
16,104 | i paid $15 for 36 bags of snacks- so i figure .41cents a bag is a good price to have portion control and way less expensive than vending machines. it does cost twice as much money than buying the big boxes- but i don't have to worry about eating too much once i open the larger boxes- and i don't have to worry about them going stale.
-the 'use by' date is FEB 2013, so plenty of shelf life-
-the cheddar/jack variety is nice and sharp- prefer that flavor. the white cheddar is a nice change of pace- and the regular variety are the same as always.
-none of them were crushed and all the bags/boxes arrived in pristine condition |
16,105 | We definitely enjoy Teddy Grahams in our house and for the most part these were good. The only issue I had was that the taste of the chocolate ones were a bit off, maybe a bit stale tasting. Otherwise these are a great, easy and convenient product. |
16,106 | I enjoy these wintergreen flavored lifesavers. The flavor is refreshing without being too intense or overpowering. I also like the texture of these lifesavers. They are not as hard as conventional lifesavers; they have a softer texture, which is more enjoyable to chew as it crushes gently.
I usually have one to two after lunch and my breath feels fresh for the rest of the afternoon. A good choice of breath-fresheners! |
16,107 | Have introduced to a number of people & have them all hooked. Best sour gummy ever, great flavors! Got it at a great price! |
16,108 | This product is delicious! I bought it to make my own hemp milk with, but it's also good to eat straight out of the bag with a spoon. The options for how you can use this product are limitless. It's really hard to believe something so natural and delicious is illegal to grow in this country. |
16,109 | I consider myself a Chai snob - it's true. This stuff is the best, very smooth and delicious, worth every cent. I like the spiced chai flavor so have not had vanilla or other flavors, but if you like those flavors in others, this would probably be better than what you've had. Just Delicious! |
16,110 | I shopped a little to find the best price for these treats for my dog. This was the best I found, and with free shipping, it was even better than going to the petstores in my neighborhood! |
16,111 | As a lover of more hearty cereals like Grape-Nuts, I was a little worried this one might be too sweet. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised to find that, sure, it reminded me (a lot) of Frosted Flakes, but was better. It stayed very crunchy in milk (can't say that about the Frosted Flakes I remember), had a nice nuttiness to it - although I can't say I'd necessarily have realized it had nuts if the package hadn't clued me in. As for healthiness - it's fortified like most cereals these days, but I was definitely hungry again an hour later and wasn't impressed by the protein or fiber content. Overall a good cereal, but I docked one star for its dubious health value - I'll probably go back to Grape Nuts for daily eating. |
16,112 | After countless hours of searching for a appropriate gift for a friends husband I fortunately came across this gift basket and it was a nice quality for the price. so I am very satisfied with the product I puchased. |
16,113 | We started buying this food which was recommended by our vet. When we brought our dog home from the shelter at 4 months old we knew he would be a good size -he's a Weimaraner mix. He transitioned well to this food. He became a shiny, beautiful, happy boy. Eight months later when we adopted another 4 month old puppy (Black Lab this time) as a playmate there was no doubt which dog food he would be getting. The Lab seemed to have had a harder time before being adopted. He was underweight, with his ribs and hip bones showing. He also had quite a case of dandruff. After a couple of weeks eating this food he was putting on weight and became more sleek and healthy.
Months later, both dogs are in peak physical condition. Bright eyes, shiny coats, energetic and full of life. This truly is the best dog food I've ever used in all my years as a pet parent.
/even the poop is better
Buying on Amazon is great, too. The big box pet stores don't keep enough in stock to be sure you can always get a bag when you need it. Amazon never runs out and brings it to your house. Brilliant! |
16,114 | I did NOT like this lemon lime flavor. It made me gag. It tastes like some kind of horrible medicine.
The diet Cranberry was drinkable, I can tell how other people would like it but it was not my favorite.
Dr. Pete is great!
I have yet to try any other flavors. I have made my own syrups to use with it instead. |
16,115 | A nice strong "regular" flavor of coffee w/out being too bold. Strong enough for the larger size cup choices without getting too weak like some of the flavored coffees do and yet not so "extra bold" that you can't bear it. A nice option when you don't want flavor. |
16,116 | I was really impressed by this item. It was delicious and very satisfactory to taste. I added it to a lemon lime soda and had an instant Shirley Temple drink. I would have waited a long time for a drink like this to be fixed for me. Now I can have one any time I like.I am very pleased with the value of this purchase also.
I would buy it again on Amazon. |
16,117 | We have a Nespresso machine and we enjoy it every day, many times a day. The smell of the fresh coffee when you put the capsule in the machine is something extraordinary. Even our American friends like it a lot! |
16,118 | I tried this cheese sauce to see if it was as good as the "El Rio" Naucho Cheese Sauce. No comparison. "El Rio " is still the 5 star champ. This sauce taste like someone unscrewed the cap on the salt shaker without the cook knowing about it. The cook tries to season the sauce normally and the whole shaker of salt falls into the sauce. It then taste as if the cook didn't want to waste food so the cook packaged and sold it anyway. This may not be true. But that is the flavor it gives me. I opened 1 three ounce cup. I could not stomach even one ounce. It was like licking a salt lick. I threw the cup away. Now I have to find a very bland recipe to use it with or throw it away. Bad Chi-Chi. Very bad indeed. |
16,119 | The Schar pasta is the best gluten free pasta out there. It tastes the most like 'real' pasta. The fusili is my favorite variety. I would highly recommend this pasta to anyone on a gluten free diet. |
16,120 | I LOVE peanut butter...plain and simple. I'm always looking for a lower cal, healthy, flavorful peanut butter. I know I will never find one that will totally be all of those things...but I will continue to try. In the meantime, I read about this peanut butter brand and then looked it up online. When I saw this flavor (cinnamon, peanut butter and raisins)...I thought yum! I ordered and I was right. It is soooo good! I only allow myself to have it on weekends as it is a "trigger food" for me. I have turned my friends onto this brand and flavor and they all love it! Definitely more economical to order it through Amazon and split the order with friends. I have found it in the stores, but for more money plus sales tax...is not worth me purchasing it! You will not be sorry for trying this product and Amazon is definitely the way to get it! :) |
16,121 | I originally started taking this for muscle spasms/twitching. It seemed to take care of that in a matter of a few hours after I took it. I've been taking it every day for about a year now(so has my husband) and we have been sleeping better, and I truly do feel a bit more relaxed. I also started taking it in the morning and evening and have noticed I have been having less panic attacks. I am not saying it "cured" them, but I definitely have noticed a difference (for the better) in severity and occurence. I have not missed a "dose" in months. This stuff rocks! |
16,122 | I recently found out that I have Type 2 diabetes. I was really bummed out about being limited to how much pasta, potatoes or rice I can have. I found Dreamfields pasta and I absolutely LOVE it! It tastes just like regular pasta but it doesn't cause my sugar to spike. I'm stocking up my pantry with Dreamfields spaghetti, elbow macaroni, penne pasta and any other kind of Dreamfields pasta that I can find. |
16,123 | Very good snack sticks. It does not feel greasy like Slim Jims and is easy to chew. The size is perfect for a snack so I don't eat too many all at once. I prefer it to be a little bit spicier though but they don't come in this size and price. This is good if you have a craving for protein and should help hold off the hunger between meals. |
16,124 | When I first tried these things, I thought they were a little weird; however, now I can't stop eating them. I havn't liked fruit snacks for 15 years, but these things are awesome. |
16,125 | I'm a long-time iced coffee addict but find most ready-made products cloyingly sweet. This coffee has just the right hint of sweetness and a lovely frothiness that I'm unable to replicate with my cheaper home-brewed version. Expensive, yes, but worth it. |
16,126 | I'm always on the lookout for a good, natrual chip to snack on. Not that I don't love Doritos or cheese curls, but those chemically-boosted flavors tend to overwhelm my palette. Lately I've been investigating the world of natural "junk food". My only nod to the mainstream manufacturers is to stock the Frito Lay corn chips (fritos). They're corn, oil, and salt. And they're tasty.
But I digress...
Lundberg's Nacho Cheese chips are fantastic, certainly keeping my palette interested when I'm in a training routing and have to cut out most complex carbohydrates. |
16,127 | I use this flax seed to make muffins or eat as a hot cereal with hot water, Splenda, and peanut butter. It is delicious and soooo good for me! It's nice to know that this product is available at amazon.com and has so many healthful uses and benefits. |
16,128 | Quick and easy to fix. Great taste. I have been ordering this product from amazon for 7 years and will continue to do so. |
16,129 | I looked high and low for a relish close to what my Motherinlaw made. I found it! Bylers is wonderful, the flavor fantastic. I reveived it within a few days. I love it on hotdogs and hamburgers. |
16,130 | The Beaba Multiportion Freezer Tray is perfect for freezing baby food. I made my own baby food for my two children, and this is a simple way of getting it done quick and easy. Plus, it is easy to push the frozen portions out after freezing because the tray is flexible. |
16,131 | We got a new K-Cup machine and were very excited to try the hot chocolate. It was not good at all; it was like drinking hot water with a very, VERY slight taste of some sort...possibly chocolate. I would not purchase this item again. |
16,132 | Sauce is a staple item in my household. I use about a 1/4 of a bottle and mix with 1 lb. with Chop Meat for the best Burger you ever had or a great London Broil Marinade. Enjoy well worth it. |
16,133 | I was paying $70 for feline ZD. The last draw was when the vet told me I would have to bring the cat in for a physical in order to renew the prescription (it had been a year). So now, in order to continue paying for ridiculously priced cat food, I would have to spend an additional $60 office visit to get the prescription. Did some internet research and found this food. My cat has been on it for a a couple months and no allergic reactions. Her face use to swell and get puffy from normal cat food. So happy to be saving so much money, only wish I had done it sooner! |
16,134 | My espousa recommended these to me. My Grandchildren beg for them. Very tasty, very authentic. A little pricey'er than in the stores, if you can find them! Our local grocer stopped carrying them. Still a good value for one or two servings each, depending on your consumption levels. My kids eat until it's gone!
Sometimes you gotta pay to eat right. |
16,135 | This is the fourth time I've ordered this coffee from amazon and I will be ordering more later when I need it. The coffee is at a good price and delivered in a decent amount of tim. It is always fresh and in good condition when it arrives. If you like this kind of coffee, my suggestion is DO IT! |
16,136 | Numi has a winner here with this tea! My husband, son and I often share this wonderful tea after dinner. It is very pleasant and the reason they love it, it does not turn bitter after longer steeping, like other teas do! |
16,137 | I drink primarily water. Occasionally, I like a little flavor. I do not like caffeine and prefer no calories. Nothing on the bottle says no caffeine, but the product description I read says there is none. The instructions say to use one squeeze per 8 oz. I used 2 in about 22 oz. The color is an orangy-brown. The smell is faint and so are the flavors. I hesitate to use more because it is already sweeter than I prefer. The peach taste is light and pretty artificial tasting. I detect no mango.
I also received the MIO Liquid Peach Tea, 1.62-Ounce, (Pack of 4). I made a bit of a mess the first time I used it because I was afraid it would all dump out if I turned it upside down over my glass. When I squeezed it, it went everywhere. It does not dump out when you turn it upside down. It stays in until you squeeze it. The packaging works better than then what's inside. |
16,138 | I am now officially a fan of coconut oil!!! I was a bit sceptical at first, but this stuff really is awesome. My wife and I have a jar in our bedroom and use it primarily for skin lotion, but have also used it as a massage oil and as an intimate lubricant(works great...edible too!). We also have a jar in our baby's room and have used it to cure diaper rash and dry skin. The best thing about applying coconut oil to your baby's skin is that it's natural and edible, so you don't have to worry about it getting on their hands, which also means in their mouth. And you don't have to worry about what chemicals you're rubbing into your baby's skin.
Like the other reviews have stated, this stuff is solid below 76 degrees and a liquid at or above 76 degrees. As a solid, it's a bit gritty at first, but almost immediately melts in your hand. Also, i'm amazed by how little you actually need....a tiny bit goes a long way. The first time I gave my wife a massage with this, I ended up putting on way too much and ended up wiping a bunch off with a towel. I also stained the sheets that night, but I think it came out after a few washes. BTW, the scent is a very light coconut scent...i'm not a big fan of coconut smell to begin with, but this doesn't bother me in the least. |
16,139 | I just love this tea. It's the only tea I drink. It has that nice smooth flavor--not like black tea. I would recommend this product to anyone. |
16,140 | I have been eating this cereal for about a year now and I love it. I'm not sure it has actually helped me lose weight so I'll just comment on the taste. As far as the "healthy" cereals go, this is my favorite. I've tried all the Kashi brands, store brands and the other major labels. The one con of the cereal is that its pretty hard/crunchy until is soaks in milk for few minutes. It's not a big deal for me though. Kashi makes great, if somewhat pricey, cereal. |
16,141 | I order Hip Action every month for my dogs, I think they like it better than thier food! I wasn't looking for a treat for my dogs as they are getting older my primary reason to purchase Hip Action was for the "medicinal" properties. I can't say I see a huge difference in the dogs agility because hopefully I caught the issue before the dogs had a major problem. A must try dogs love them. |
16,142 | Great chocolate, with or without the wine; I like it with the wine best. Looking forward to trying other flavors. |
16,143 | I have started making my husband smoothies with a bottle of this ginseng, maca powder, and yohimbe since he was complaining his energy levels and sex drive were low. Well...not anymore! The very first day he drank one of the smoothies I made, I kept hearing from his friends at work that he was flying around that day, asking other people to do THEIR work because he had so much energy! He also did not crash, and had plenty of energy left over for me at the end of the day. ;D |
16,144 | I was very pleased by the ingredient list and the quality of this chocolate. It retains the benefits of being a superfood without the worry if the other ingredients will offset the nutrition you are getting from the chocolate.
Very smooth and pleasant taste, not overly candy tasting. Perfect blend of tadte and nutition. These bars are a bit high on the price scale at roughly 5 a piece, but you get what you pay for.
I originally ordered them for valentines day, but have reordered since at the request of my girlfriend who is a chocoholic. |
16,145 | Fenugreek Seed does seem working for enhancing more milk. Have these capsules 3 times a day with lots of fluid. |
16,146 | After sending these chocolates as Christmas presents in the last two years, I have decided to sample them myself.
If one includes shipping, these chocolates costs around $1.50 per piece. That is not the highest chocolate price but still a premium price.
As others have noted, the packaging is very well done. The box itself is wrapped in a stryofoam box. The ribbons add a nice touch to the presentation.
The taste of these chocolates, however, is merely good. As a comparison, I think the Dove chocolates one can get at a grocery store is about 80% as good at about 1/5 the price.
I think Godiva chocolates are about as good.
But no one gets credit and thanks for sending Godiva (non-box kind) or Dove chocolates for Christmas and they certainly don't come in a nice box with a ribbon and a Belgian chocolate brand.
I have tasted better chocolates.
If you want the most premium tasting chocolates possible, then these will somewhat disappoint. Nonetheless, no one will dislike these chocolates especially when given as a Christmas present. |
16,147 | My 86 year old Dad is on a low sodium diet, so I am always looking foods that are easy to prepare and tasty. I give this chili two thumbs down. Although this is very low in sodium, it is overpoweringly sweet and yet flavorless. No amount of doctoring with spices helped. Don't waste your money on this one. |
16,148 | I hate oatmeal (except in cookies with chocolate chips), but I love this stuff. Really good tasting. The price is good--that is it matches what I would pay for this item on sale in a grocery store, so that makes it a very good value, also. |
16,149 | Eagle Pack has turned my picky eater into an enthusiastic, eager eater! My Chorkie, Sammie, seems to love this new (to her) dog food and devoured it right from the start as if she were offered a treat! The excellent nutrition, great price, and fast shipping guarantees I'll be ordering Eagle Pack from Amazon again! |
16,150 | Crunchy, satisfying and healthy all at the same time. Great with mint chutney and/or salsa. |
16,151 | Sun Flour's cookies are AMAZING. They're rich and textured and delicious. I can't possibly recommend them enough, unless you're trying to diet or something. Good luck not eating the entire basket in a day. |
16,152 | We bought this based on the review written by the other cavalier owner. We were having issues with our puppy vomiting and having diaharrea - we switched food a few times and finally concluded it was food allergy. We combine Avoderm with chicken thigh meat and broth and our puppy eats it pretty well and hasn't vomited since we switched to Avoderm (about a month ago). |
16,153 | Following my recent divorce my ex-wife got custody of the Mr. Coffee machine. It made no sense for me to get a coffee maker since I drink perhaps one cup of coffee a day at breakfast. Then a friend introduced me to the Keurig coffee maker. Very convenient for a single guy, it makes one cup at a time. And it is very efficient. The secret is the single serving "K-Cups" which are inserted into the machine. They come in a huge variety of flavors and the Hazelnut is my personal favorite. Amazon.com makes it very convenient to order large quantities in a single shipment and they are prompt and reliable in the shipping. I enjoyed the entire experience of buying and drinking them. By the way, I also got an assortment of coffee flavors as well as two different kinds of tea (Japanese Green and English Breakfast) and cocoa (which is my daughter's personal favorite). |
16,154 | No local place makes macarons. Sadly they think a macaron is the same thing as a macaroon. I had ordered from other places, always a disappointment.
These macarons have incredible flavor, fresh and (warning!) addictive! With a wide variety of the best of flavors, I recommend this company for your macarons cravings or for special gifts to people you want to give a real treat! |
16,155 | With a name like Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Van Houtte's new k-cups already had my mouth watering. The first taste lived up to my expectations. It is now on a par with my all-time favorite, Gloria Jean Hazelnut. |
16,156 | I don't know what makes Organic coffee different from regular coffee, and in this instance, I honestly don't care. I'm used to Starbucks coffee, as well as the occasional Pete's coffee, as well had coffee in France, Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being strongest coffee, this Marley brand coffee is like a 2. Weaker than the old-style McDonald's coffee (before McCafe's came about). Weaker than instant coffee.
I'm sure there are other flavors and nuances to this coffee, but I honestly can't get past the weak flavor. Perhaps, if you like weak coffee, this may be for you, and maybe the organic process leaches stuff out, but for me, this one's not to my taste.
At least the flavor's not bitter. |
16,157 | Unfortunately, this product was not enjoyable. I've been using canned pumpkin to make soup and to add to tomato sauce, but they did not taste right with this canned pumpkin. It leaves a starchy almost gritty aftertaste/texture. My only positive comment is that none of the cans were dented. |
16,158 | These 8 oz Free Range Chicken Broth by Pacific Natural Foods are the perfect size to have on hand in the pantry. Shelf stable, they can just sit there until needed. Make real tasty rice with 1/2 cup rice cooked in one carton of this broth! Perfect size for two servings, or when you just need a little broth, say to moisten dressing, or to make mashed potatoes. No junk, like maltodextrin and MSG, in this broth either! All natural, all chicken, and all GONE! |
16,159 | I just ordered this product hoping that Amazon was carrying/shipping their newly BPA-free stock. I ordered many different types of Earth's Best jarred baby foods from Amazon, and unfortunately, the Sweet Potatoes that I received ( April 5 2012 ) were the old stock that contain BPA in the lids. No idea when they'll start shipping the BPA free sweet potato 12 packs, but I won't be ordering these from Amazon for awhile.
Note: I spoke with Earth's Best customer service, and they informed me that the lids that have yellow on the bottom side are the ones that contain BPA. The newer, BPA-free jars, which they started switching to mid last year (2011) have a white bottom cap side. FYI, the BPA containing jars had expiration dates of April 2013, whereas my other non-BPA containing jars had expiration dates of fall of 2013, such as November and October.
Hope this helps! |
16,160 | I'm not big on flavored coffee....I like good old fashioned strong black coffee in the morning. This vanilla coffee is not overbearing; it has just the right hint of vanilla. Makes a pretty decent cup of coffee. |
16,161 | Very good coffee, not too bold, but rich. Took a long time to ship, so order early! |
16,162 | This is an excellent quality muffin mix. Just yummy tasting, and so light, filling and nutritious. My husband and I loved them so much. Great product to have on hand to mix up quickly and have superior results. |
16,163 | Good Earth tea is quite delicious. But the description above says that it is caffeine free, yet the Good Earth web site states that their black tea has 50 mg caffeine per 8 oz. cup for the Original. The first ingredient listed is black tea. And it is sweet, due to perhaps the anise seed or papaya, but there is no sugar, corn product or stevia on the ingredients list. I've been drinking it for 20 years. |
16,164 | My favorite flavor of Snapple. The reason you know its good is because I am allergic to peaches in their natural form-AS A FRUIT - and they kind of disgust me. TEH DRINK, on the other hand, I am in love with. Does it even taste like peach?? probably, but I'll never know. It's very yummy, and does taste like its made "FROM THE EBST STUFF ON EARTH!" I'm sure if you are looking at this ad, you know what I'm talking about haha. |
16,165 | There's nothing wrong with this drink, but it really just tastes like any other orange soda. Kudos to The Switch for not adding artificial flavors, sugar, or corn syrup, though. It tastes pretty clean and refreshing, but a bit expensive for what it is.
Don't let the small-sized can (8.3oz) fool you, this isn't an energy drink, it's just an orange soda. |
16,166 | My dogs LOVE these. They go crazy when i open them. They are a bit pick for clicker training, so i had to chop them up. But it was worth it because my dogs listened when they smelled them... I personally think they smell HORRIFIC. But... if it makes my dogs happy :) |
16,167 | No other orange marmalade will do. We've tried many, but only Keillor's Orange Marmelade satisfies his taste for what he spreads on his morning toast or roll or bagel. |
16,168 | These things stink like real fish & my Perry loves them! I put them in an airtight container (so they stay as fresh as possible) and when I open the lid the smell always takes me back a bit, but Perry's little eyes twinkle, he licks his lips and does a perfect 'down' in anticipation of his treat! I used to give him duck jerky, but since it's made in China, I worried about the quality. With these being made in Alaska with wild salmon, I have no worries, and the salmon oil does wonder for his skin, coat and joints. |
16,169 | I have to agree with the other reviewer. This is truly the WORST tasting beverage I have ever tried. I could not even finish one can. I threw it away. Complete waste of money. |
16,170 | 3rd party seller did an awesome job of getting the product to me very quickly. Sauce very delicious |
16,171 | Wild Turkey is good Kentucky bourbon whiskey and Kentucky Spirit is Wild Turkey's top of the line expression in regular production: Master distiller Jimmy Russel's statement product. It's a single barrel selection with the barrel and rick numbers on each neck label served up at 101 proof to keep most of the cask goodness intact. I was expecting it to be good. It exceeded my expectations.
In the glass it's a dark coppery bronze color. The nose is rich and complex and evolves strikingly through time. Time is a big factor here. This stuff is 101 proof and has a lot of alcohol to disperse. Initially, the aroma of butter - as in brown butter and buttered corn is striking. As it opens up, sweeter sherry, treacle, pecan pie, citrus and floral notes join in. It's a positively delicious aroma. First sip shows a toffee sweetness that explodes across the palate with apple flower, toffee frosting, maple candy, citrus spritz and vanilla oak. It's a paradise of plant esters in a distilled spirit. Finish is long and complex with unfolding layers of aged sawn wood, perfumed sweetness, bitter orange/dark chocolate fudgy notes and spicy spirit. The glow in my mouth lingers for many long minutes, decaying into oak and toffee coffee bittersweet. It's what bourbon is all about - yet it's quite rare at this price point.
This is among the finest bourbons I've ever tried. It's right up there with rare limited editions in sophistication and distinction. Yet it treads a careful line through its disparate flavor elements, staying balanced among sweet and dry, floral and woody, bitter and sweet. What a masterful performance. I could drink it every day. Comparable quality in Scotch whiskey or French Cognac would cost multiples of what you get for less than a U.S. Grant note here in the US. Beyond the bargain aspect, the richness of flavor and complexity and balance of presentation shows that American distillery at the high end gives nothing up to the masters of the old world. This is a first rate distillate - right up there with the world's best in refinement and sheer yumminess. Jimmy Russel, I take my hat off to you. |
16,172 | First, my household is a low-carb, low-glycemic index, and zero corn syrup household. We have been looking for alternative *natural* sweeteners for quite some time because our doctor has serious warnings (and lots of research) against chemical-based sugar substitutes like aspartame, saccharine, and splenda.
Stevia is our favorite sweetener - usually from a bottle, or as a raw leaf. The problem is, we can find very few products (like snack bars, soda, cookies, etc) which use Stevia.
So we were excited to meet the people from Zevia at the trade show in which they rolled out this product (2007)... and we were among the first people in the country to taste a stevia-flavored soda!
At the trade show, the company gave out mini-cans of selected flavors, and we were super impressed. The taste is different from mainstream root beer, cola, and ginger ale products ... but it was sweet, sparkly, and had a nice bite. No awful aspartame aftertaste!
We came home excited to order our first batch for home/personal use. To our disappointment, we found several discrepancies between their product & literature at the trade show, and the actual product rolled out.
First, they decided to add caffeine to many of the flavors (not the root beer), but this ruined most of the flavors for us & makes their "all natural" claim a bit disingenuous.
Next, we were told by company reps that the soda contains only purified water, stevia, and citric acid. To our surprise, when the ingredients were published on the can (FDA standards), we found that the PRIMARY sweetener is an artificial chemical called eurethrytol (2nd ingredient), not Stevia (5th ingredient). Drinking a 12 ounce can of ginger root beer flavored Zevia had the same effect on me as eating 4 maltitol-based chocolate bars (LOTS of stomach problems).
Finally, they claim this is a zero calorie drink, but erythritol does indeed contain calories - about 25 for the can. And at $1 per can, the price is just to high. This product was a disappointment all around.
SOLUTION!!
Ok, so you're wanting a safe, natural, great tasting soda without side effects? All you need are 3 ingredients: Seltzer Water, Bottle of liquid Sweet Leaf Stevia, and (secret ingredient) citric acid.
Seltzer water is widely available at any grocery store. You'll find the other two ingredients at your health food store (we buy citric acid in the bulk section of our local apothecary, under $1 per ounce).
For one serving of soda (12 ounce) add 15-20 drops of liquid Stevia, and just a *PINCH* (1/8th teaspoon?) of citric acid. The Stevia sweetens and flavors, and makes a very nice drink. But the citric acid adds that "bite" that makes a cola taste like a cola!
Our favorite Sweet Leaf flavors are: Root Beer, Cinnamon, Orange, & Apricot. This method is actually much cheaper than cans of Zevia, tastes better, broader variety of flavors, super portable (we travel with a little pouch of citric acid & a bottle of Sweet Leaf), and it's truly natural!
Three more notes for health-conscious people: (1) We have tried many off-brand bottles of liquid Stevia, and they are all just fine. HOWEVER, many of the off-brands use a grain alcohol base, which tastes awful in soda (unless you're used to that sort of thing! Ha Ha...). So other brands are fine for cooking, but at this time I recommend Sweet Leaf for mixing drinks (just purified Stevia + water).
(2) Aluminum cans are a disaster for the environment (takes one 12oz can of gasoline to melt down/recycle 4 new aluminum cans). So I recommend bottles of Seltzer water instead.
And, (3) artificial carbonation robs your body of magnesium & other things. Instead, opt for naturally sparkling water, like Pellegrino. We usually pay $1.15 for a 1-liter bottle of naturally sparkling mineral water, no additives, and it has lots of healthy minerals. GOOD LUCK in your continued journey for better health! |
16,173 | I keep this in the house at all times and purchase it locally for about $2-$2.09 at its most expensive. While it is only $1.79/box here, the shipping is $7 for one box! Are you kidding me? Who in their right mind would pay that?
The product itself is wonderful. Unprocessed, all natural. Great, everyday recipes on the back of the box.
If you like/need bran, this is the brand to get. |
16,174 | This is the frst time I bought this biscuit for my 9.5 mo baby. The biscuit is hard n it broke off to smaller pieces inside her mouth but it didnt melt like those Gerber food. My baby's face then turned red.. She almost choked but luckily she swallowed it I guess but it scared me ..I wont but this again, |
16,175 | My Bailey loves his Blue Buffalo and I love ordering it from Amazon. I always receive it earlier than the ship date I am given. I love that! Thanks for the great service Amazon. |
16,176 | My baby started to eat this snack when she was 6 month old. It is her favorite all the time. Myself even eat it sometimes. It's such a low calories snack with great taste. |
16,177 | I purchased these for a friend who loves shortbread and has highly discerning tastes. I think he inhaled them, so apparently they're excellent. They also arrived the next day with Prime and in perfect, unbroken condition.
Thanks, Amazon. |
16,178 | These liver chunks are like crack for dogs. The niblets are magic for training dogs because the critters will do anything for these. Although freeze-dried liver is pricey, you can cut the chunks into tiny chinks and use while training, rewarding, or just saying, 'I love you, my good dog.' |
16,179 | 4 of the 6 jars of Ginger People Spread arrived broken due to very poor packaging. In the past, I received the spread as a gift and enjoyed it. Delicious and unique for a spread.
I'm giving it 1 star because I can't eat spread off of broken glass in a cardboard box!
Sophia
Staunton, VA |
16,180 | Best combination of price and taste, plus it's organic. Matcha tea can be very expensive, but this stuff is high quality and a reasonable price. Two thumbs up, very highly recommended! |
16,181 | Great salt! Though now that I know how great it is I will have to buy a bigger bag next time. Mixed with some epsom salt and essential oils this makes a great bath salt. Ground up a bit finer it is wonderful for cooking. Will certainly buy again. |
16,182 | I love popcorn and want it ready to eat. This stuff is super fresh and every time I share it with a friend they rave about it and I send them home with a whole bag. Never do you get hard flaky kernals stuck in your teeth. It is super high quality and all I buy now. |
16,183 | This is one of the best hot and sour soup mixes I have ever used. It's easy to make and very tasty. It comes out kind of murky but taste is great. |
16,184 | Yesterday I saw a homeless woman taking a swig from a massive bottle of Listerine. She almost gagged from the horrible taste but she was after the alcohol so she didn't care.
Well, today I popped a couple of these Eclipse Polar Ice gums in my mouth, and I just about threw up as the taste brought back the sight of the homeless woman drinking Listerine. I can't imagine how anyone would voluntarily wish to swallow that flavour.
Vile stuff. Keep away. |
16,185 | When I read the directions for these cookies, I thought wow, there's going to be a lot of cookies. Wondering who I can share them with. When we baked over 4 dozed perfect mini ball cookies, I put some frosting on some and plain powedered sugar on some too.They were amazing. Almost a dozen later, That I ate :o( but they were worth it ) I felt, I may not want to share these wonderful delghtful tresures. Luckily for me, I bought 2 bags and one was a little damaged, so I contacted the C/S and they sent me another 2 bags. C/S was great, these cookies, well lets just say one bag will not be enough. 2 bags will enough to share with the neighbors and have plenty left over.
Thank you, I will be ordering some sooner than later.
Paula |
16,186 | I like buying these treats for my kitties as they are a bit healthier than the average treat. They use natural ingredients rather than lots of fillers. And, most importantly, my kitties absolutely love them. |
16,187 | Well I have a problem with this coffee. Me and my Mom find it so delicious we cant drink any other coffee that we already have . This includes Jamaican Blue Mountain and Kona coffees. Ya know that perfect cup of coffee you get at the diner well this is it. There is no other there is no better perfect cup of Joe. |
16,188 | I asked for this for Christmas, and received this as well as the ginger one. It is so good!! Good for salads, stir-fries, plain rice, marinades, etc... I am an Asian food lover, and this is the best product I have ever tasted. I could eat it by the spoonful!! I wonder if anyone has ever tried it in a soup?? I am sure it would be good in anything you put it on. It is truly addicting........great product!! |
16,189 | Package arrived in time. I was expecting the salt to be finely ground - which to me means something powdery. The salt was more like rock salt - the crystals being slightly larger than what you find in kosher salt. I have to dilute it with water before I can consume it. If you sprinkle it on a salad or similar semi dry food, you will feel the crystals, which is an unpleasant experience because it feels like you have sand in your food. This salt is not like regular salt that dissolves easily with little moisture/liquid. The package it is in is also labeled "finely ground".
I use it for cooking - where I have no problems with it. The three stars are only because the salt was not what I would consider finely ground. |
16,190 | It may be all natural but it didn't have a natural taste to me. The can size is small and the calories were more than I thought there should be. I like the mild carbonation ok but I wouldn't switch from orange juice. |
16,191 | My Miniature Schnauzer absolutely loves these bars. He must have one each night before settling in to sleep. They are great! |
16,192 | most salsas are too hot for my palate, but this is
a terrific salsa. The raspberries add just the right amount
of sweetness to the hot. It's the only salsa I buy |
16,193 | When I couldn't find the orange flower water I have used for years I took a chance and bought the Nielsen-Massey brand and I was not disappointed. Helped us make great Ramon Fizzes on Christmas morning. |
16,194 | I have been drinking this coffee for years and really love it. I was very disappointed when I bought my Keurig and could not get this coffee in pods. Now I buy it ground and use a pod that you fill by hand. This coffee is worth it. |
16,195 | A perfect blend of salty and sweet -- its nice that they come in a 12 box package since they go pretty fast around our house... |
16,196 | Excellent Salmiak Pastillen. I try to keep myself on a daily "prize" portion but it is difficult. They are the best Salmiak Pstillen outside Germany. |
16,197 | If you knew how foie gras was produced, you probably wouldn't buy it. Ducks are intensively raised from birth, their toes cut off so that their talons don't have to be maintained. They are manhandled so forcefully that many ducks break wings or legs or sometimes even necks. They are forced into individual cages and remain there, until they are forcefed fat through long metal tubes, to swell their livers. They are given so much food that they struggle to breathe. This happens 3 times a day. Sometimes, the ducks don't survive this maltreatment, and their bodies are thrown into wastebins.
I am not a vegetarian but I believe that it is wrong to intensively raise animals in this way. Please show your support and boycott the sale of foie gras. |
16,198 | I know my gummi's and Haribo gummi's are the only ones worth eating! If I can't find this brand at the store, it's nothing. A little tip: I buy the 5lb. bag at Safeway for under $6! (A much better bargain than here.) They are usually located on the bottom shelf underneath the hanging smaller bags. |
16,199 | If you are looking for a healthy snack to fill you up, these bars are great. My whole family loves them. |
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