Comments for Flavor Scientist http://flavorscientist.com Because It's Gotta Taste Good Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:42:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Jufran Banana Sauce (aka Banana “Ketchup”) review by taruhan bola http://flavorscientist.com/2011/12/17/jufran-banana-sauce-aka-banana-ketchup-review/#comment-362 taruhan bola Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:42:14 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1264#comment-362 Real nice design and wonderful content material , nothing at all else we require : D. Real nice design and wonderful content material , nothing at all else we require : D.

]]> Comment on belVita Breakfast Biscuits, review by Susie Bautista http://flavorscientist.com/2012/02/20/belvita-breakfast-biscuits-review/#comment-360 Susie Bautista Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:13:43 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1648#comment-360 Hi Mike, I'm not certain what the manufacturer is claiming, but the box appears healthy and pure. I try to post nutritional and ingredient statements for products I review, because it is difficult to read labels entirely while grocery shopping with young children. The biggest nutritional complaint I've read & heard about these biscuits is the low protein. Like you said, these biscuits are just like cookies for breakfast. There are many breakfast products on our market that have the same issue. Hi Mike, I’m not certain what the manufacturer is claiming, but the box appears healthy and pure. I try to post nutritional and ingredient statements for products I review, because it is difficult to read labels entirely while grocery shopping with young children. The biggest nutritional complaint I’ve read & heard about these biscuits is the low protein. Like you said, these biscuits are just like cookies for breakfast. There are many breakfast products on our market that have the same issue.

]]> Comment on belVita Breakfast Biscuits, review by Mike A http://flavorscientist.com/2012/02/20/belvita-breakfast-biscuits-review/#comment-359 Mike A Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:36:43 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1648#comment-359 Healthy? Are you kidding? Shame on me for buying these without reading the ingredients. They are no more healthier than eating Oreo cookies for breakfast. They are laden with fat,sugar, and white flour; but because they have a few whole grains in them they're called healthy. I had them for breakfast this morning and got an immediate sugar rush. Now I'm hungry again but feel horrible and still have that sugary taste in my mouth (like I just ate a big piece of frosted cake). It's amazing that here in the US the food Nazis are confiscating turkey sandwiches from four year olds because according to the govt they're "not a healthy lunch." However, the govt turns a blind eye to these biscuits, which clearly are "not a healthy breakfast," or a healthy food in general. Nabisco/Kraft and the FDA should be ashamed of themselves for allowing these to be called a healthy brakfast alternative. They should require a warning or disclaimer on every box. Per Serving: 230 Calories, 8g fat, 36g carbohydrate, 13g sugar. Nuff said, you may as well eat a cupcake. Healthy? Are you kidding?
Shame on me for buying these without reading the ingredients. They are no more healthier than eating Oreo cookies for breakfast. They are laden with fat,sugar, and white flour; but because they have a few whole grains in them they’re called healthy. I had them for breakfast this morning and got an immediate sugar rush. Now I’m hungry again but feel horrible and still have that sugary taste in my mouth (like I just ate a big piece of frosted cake). It’s amazing that here in the US the food Nazis are confiscating turkey sandwiches from four year olds because according to the govt they’re “not a healthy lunch.” However, the govt turns a blind eye to these biscuits, which clearly are “not a healthy breakfast,” or a healthy food in general.

Nabisco/Kraft and the FDA should be ashamed of themselves for allowing these to be called a healthy brakfast alternative. They should require a warning or disclaimer on every box.

Per Serving: 230 Calories, 8g fat, 36g carbohydrate, 13g sugar. Nuff said, you may as well eat a cupcake.

]]> Comment on Jufran Banana Sauce (aka Banana “Ketchup”) review by Susie Bautista http://flavorscientist.com/2011/12/17/jufran-banana-sauce-aka-banana-ketchup-review/#comment-298 Susie Bautista Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:21:55 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1264#comment-298 Hi JL, Thank you for the detailed feedback, I really appreciate your comments. I'll keep you points in mind for future reviews. Hi JL, Thank you for the detailed feedback, I really appreciate your comments. I’ll keep you points in mind for future reviews.

]]> Comment on Jufran Banana Sauce (aka Banana “Ketchup”) review by Jeffrey Lang http://flavorscientist.com/2011/12/17/jufran-banana-sauce-aka-banana-ketchup-review/#comment-297 Jeffrey Lang Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:14 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1264#comment-297 Susie, I wish you well in this endeavour. I was disappointed by the report on the banana ketchup. I just purchased a bottle (incredibly cheap) and was looking for a page just like yours but it told me nothing I didn't alresdy know. I would have expected some detailed description of taste and texture. How it appears in the bottle, how it pours. Why it's red but made from bananas. Which flavours worked well with it. Some foods you tried with this condiment. How it is traditionally used. Points that pleased you and didn't. That's what I think food reviews should cover. Maybe I missed a page. Best wishes. J.L. Victoria B.C. Susie, I wish you well in this endeavour. I was disappointed by the report on the banana ketchup. I just purchased a bottle (incredibly cheap) and was looking for a page just like yours but it told me nothing I didn’t alresdy know. I would have expected some detailed description of taste and texture. How it appears in the bottle, how it pours. Why it’s red but made from bananas. Which flavours worked well with it. Some foods you tried with this condiment. How it is traditionally used. Points that pleased you and didn’t. That’s what I think food reviews should cover. Maybe I missed a page. Best wishes.
J.L.
Victoria B.C.

]]> Comment on Dad’s honey by Susie Bautista http://flavorscientist.com/2012/01/30/dads-honey/#comment-266 Susie Bautista Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:07:08 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1519#comment-266 Hi Joe: I love it that you are going to raise honeybees! and hope the intentionally built hives do as well as the honeybee takeover hives in your office wall. Hi Joe: I love it that you are going to raise honeybees! and hope the intentionally built hives do as well as the honeybee takeover hives in your office wall.

]]> Comment on Coffee-mate Caramel Macchiato creamer review by sunbeam coffee maker http://flavorscientist.com/2011/12/09/coffee-mate-caramel-macchiato-creamer-review/#comment-264 sunbeam coffee maker Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:05:06 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1109#comment-264 You could definitely see your enthusiasm in the work you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren't afraid to say how they believe. Always follow your heart. You could definitely see your enthusiasm in the work you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. Always follow your heart.

]]> Comment on Dad’s honey by Joseph Kinyon http://flavorscientist.com/2012/01/30/dads-honey/#comment-263 Joseph Kinyon Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:05:15 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1519#comment-263 Hey! Great post on honey. I'm building my bee boxes from scratch, trying to get to know each part of the process a little bit better. I hope to have hives up an running in 2013. After taking apart my first hive in 1991, I've been disconnected from it for 2 decades and now have a place of my own to set up shop. My last office had bee hives in the walls, so thick that the wax and honey weeped through the lapped boards, I so hope to have a hive that productive. Hey! Great post on honey.
I’m building my bee boxes from scratch, trying to get to know each part of the process a little bit better.
I hope to have hives up an running in 2013.
After taking apart my first hive in 1991, I’ve been disconnected from it for 2 decades and now have a place of my own to set up shop.
My last office had bee hives in the walls, so thick that the wax and honey weeped through the lapped boards, I so hope to have a hive that productive.

]]> Comment on Clif Bar Energy bar, Peppermint Stick review by Susie Bautista http://flavorscientist.com/2012/01/02/clif-bar-energy-bar-peppermint-stick-review/#comment-182 Susie Bautista Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:14:52 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1360#comment-182 Hi John: Thank you so much for your note. Mark and his "crazy ultra running buddies" are inspiring. I saw Mark (brother in law) complete the Hawaii Iron Man in 1999 and that really sparked my interest in running. Running taught me that nutrition is extremely important to fuel your body correctly. Clif Bar does make excellent products and uses quality ingredients. I'm glad they didn't skimp on flavor costs and used good American peppermint oil in the peppermint stick bar. Thank you for sharing the information about the winery, I did not know that it existed. The climber's pouch wine is really clever and I love that the Clif family farm offers a Community Supported Agriculture box. You are lucky to work for an innovative & forward thinking company. This month I will be blogging about Clif Bar twisted fruit; I'll keep you posted! Happy New Year! Susie Hi John: Thank you so much for your note. Mark and his “crazy ultra running buddies” are inspiring. I saw Mark (brother in law) complete the Hawaii Iron Man in 1999 and that really sparked my interest in running. Running taught me that nutrition is extremely important to fuel your body correctly. Clif Bar does make excellent products and uses quality ingredients. I’m glad they didn’t skimp on flavor costs and used good American peppermint oil in the peppermint stick bar.

Thank you for sharing the information about the winery, I did not know that it existed. The climber’s pouch wine is really clever and I love that the Clif family farm offers a Community Supported Agriculture box. You are lucky to work for an innovative & forward thinking company. This month I will be blogging about Clif Bar twisted fruit; I’ll keep you posted! Happy New Year! Susie

]]> Comment on Clif Bar Energy bar, Peppermint Stick review by John DeGregory http://flavorscientist.com/2012/01/02/clif-bar-energy-bar-peppermint-stick-review/#comment-181 John DeGregory Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:06:56 +0000 http://flavorscientist.com/?p=1360#comment-181 Hi Susie - Your brother Mark passed along your latest blog to me. I happen to be a good friend of Mark's and one of his crazy ultra running buddies. My blood also runs thick with Al and Carrie as we have also had many an adventure on the trail as they selflessly got Mark and I through the Angeles Crest 100 in July of last year. At any rate, I also happen to work for Clif Bar (on the wine side of the equation) and appreciate your feedback and evaluation of our product. I am extremely lucky and proud to work for a company that puts an ultra premium on good, quality ingredients, sound nutritional principles and eco-friendly practices. I hope to meet you someday. Mark has spoken of your athletic abilities (notably volleyball). I guess the talent runs deep in the Barichievich family! Happy New Year. Your current focus is scattered in many wonderful areas. Please keep me apprised of any additional Clif Bar reviews you conduct. We also make wine (not Clif Bar but Clif Family Winery - same owners). I included our website. Best, John Hi Susie -

Your brother Mark passed along your latest blog to me. I happen to be a good friend of Mark’s and one of his crazy ultra running buddies. My blood also runs thick with Al and Carrie as we have also had many an adventure on the trail as they selflessly got Mark and I through the Angeles Crest 100 in July of last year. At any rate, I also happen to work for Clif Bar (on the wine side of the equation) and appreciate your feedback and evaluation of our product. I am extremely lucky and proud to work for a company that puts an ultra premium on good, quality ingredients, sound nutritional principles and eco-friendly practices. I hope to meet you someday. Mark has spoken of your athletic abilities (notably volleyball). I guess the talent runs deep in the Barichievich family! Happy New Year. Your current focus is scattered in many wonderful areas. Please keep me apprised of any additional Clif Bar reviews you conduct. We also make wine (not Clif Bar but Clif Family Winery – same owners). I included our website.

Best,
John

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