smell Mine smells like fish oil. Is it rancid or is this the normal smell of it?
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I suspect it's rancid if it smells like fish oil. Many say that Jojoba has no scent. I disagree--I have a very acute sense of smell and I it has a very distinctive, light, vaguely sweet scent. It reminds me of a very faint aroma of baked goods, like pancakes or waffles (without the syrup.) I have never known it to smell like fish oil.
364717
My previous bottle was good. But the recent one-Now Foods Jojoba oil smells like fish oil. I couldnt bear it ! I discarded it...
364718
mine smelled a little minty, but lasted me forever and still have some left over so i can't say if the new version smells like fish oil. it shouldn't.
364719
Mine also smells like old cooking oil. I have purchased Now oils before with no problems but this one has a horrible smell.
1475053
no, I had nothing like that in my bottle. The oil is smooth and nothing is floating. It has an organic, kind of nutty smell to it. I love this product. Maybe you got a bad batch? If there is such a thing. Perhaps you should return for a replacement? Not sure.
618982
Absolutely not. The oil has most likely gone rancid. Personally, I would not use it. I would describe the smell as neutral although I expected it to smell like the roses from which it was extracted...neveretheless, it is neither floral smelling nor like roses.
544552
The bottle we got to try has a oily smell but not particularly a fish smell. Mixing it with flavored yogurt is how I use it.Keep it refrigerated, I suspect it could get rancid in heat.
828944
Normally I have not noticed a strong fishy smell. If I take a sniff, which I just did to my container, there is a faint fishy smell but I had to take a sniff to smell it.
1100040
It is pure peppermint oil and the smell is not too strong. I mixed mine with water. 1 part oil to 10 parts water, put in a spray bottle to spray for repeling mice.
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I bought a different brand of pumpkin seed powder and now I'm buying this one, but I can tell you that that one smelled funky to me either, until I recalled the smell of pumpkin seeds and remembered that they have a funky smell (at least to me, lol), I decided to keep using it based on that and I never had any issues (and my system is highly sensitive). Though, I don't want to guess whether or not yours is rancid in error, definitely return it if you are concerned (if you haven't already) and try another brand. I do agree w/ the idea it could be the zinc issue b/c I've only 'smelled' that strong smell for 5 days out of the month when eating it, so interesting...afraid I was the only one... I bought a different brand of pumpkin seed powder and now I'm buying this one, but I can tell you that that one smelled funky to me either, until I recalled the smell of pumpkin seeds and remembered that they have a funky smell (at least to me, lol), I decided to keep using it based on that and I never had any issues (and my system is highly sensitive). Though, I don't want to guess whether or not yours is rancid in error, definitely return it if you are concerned (if you haven't already) and try another brand. I do agree w/ the idea it could be the zinc issue b/c I've only 'smelled' that... » Read More I bought a different brand of pumpkin seed powder and now I'm buying this one, but I can tell you that that one smelled funky to me either, until I recalled the smell of pumpkin seeds and remembered that they have a funky smell (at least to me, lol), I decided to keep using it based on that and I never had any issues (and my system is highly sensitive). Though, I don't want to guess whether or not yours is rancid in error, definitely return it if you are concerned (if you haven't already) and try another brand. I do agree w/ the idea it could be the zinc issue b/c I've only 'smelled' that strong smell for 5 days out of the month when eating it, so interesting...afraid I was the only one... « Show Less
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It should smell like tea tree oil, a little like Vicks vapor rub. It has many different types of oils in it but tea tree oil is the most pungent.
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That doesn't sound right, to me. Mine has a light, floral scent. Pleasant, definitely not what I would describe as rancid.
621605
There is no fishy smell. I have taken this just over a month now and have experienced only minimal taste upon belching only a time or two. I have Gerd and digestion issues so I blame it on that as I have tried other products that I get the taste everytime. So far I would recommend this product 100% as a matter if fact my daughter was just advised by her Dr to take an Omega 3 supplement and I shared the Krill oil with her.
828941
It should smell like salmon, a bit fishy, but will taste sweet not rancid if you chew them. My kids and I chew them up and enjoy the taste.
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I remember mine being a bit odd smelling, but I don't remember fish! I sort of remember a card inside saying to air it out when you get it, but can't remember for sure. Maybe check on www.polarbearcoolers.com or contact them at leslie@polarbearcoolers.com or 1-888-438-7924. Good luck!!
825684
For me, it smells like oil, for a lack of better description. I wouldn't say it is fishy. The smell doesn't bother me. It slowly disappears. I prefer it to fragrance.
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this isn't genuine aragn oil, or it's gone rancid. real argan oil isn't supposed to smell like this. mine smells just awful.
544549
i am not sure if this smells like fish. it does have it's own unique smell, but that is the way flax smells to me.i probably have not helped you. sorry.
1384268
In my opinion this product smells like motor oil. Most Almond Oil doesn't have much of a scent, which is good because it allows you to add your own essential oils.I normally purchase Life Flo Pure Almond Oil. This one, I highly recommend!
1416974
Just like any other vegetable oil. Best to keep it in a cool and dark area. Will rancid after a few months, you will know when it happens by the smell.