Can you answer one of the reviewers below? Is it really raw, and why doesn't it have a nutty smell?
1732245
It doesn't have a nutty smell, and it may be raw but it is refined, not unrefined. Better off with unrefined that is AAA tested (although unrefined does have that nutty smell).
2282760
I am not a representative of the manufacturer, but my assumption is that it is not pasteurized, or it would not say Raw. Raw conventionally means it has not been heated over 118 degrees.
2047037
I did not find the odor to be offending. It does not smell like botanicals (like another brand I love to use) but I did not fidn the smell unpleasant.
211772
Hi Andrew,This is the real thing. It has the strong aroma of chocolate and the texture is pure. I have already used this in one of my chocolate recipes which was wonderful, and I have also used this for my skin. What I like about this one is that it is both edible and for skin, which also means it is 100% raw. You will sometimes find people selling cocoa butter for only external uses, Always look for that and don't buy it. But this cocoa is the real deal and I love it. Enjoy it anyway you please, :)
1853164
It is raw and anyone can buy things that say Prime... Just order it... Hope that helps
73911
I don't think it smells that bad, many others smell worse. But yeah, I think it is supposed to smell like a combination of fruits and vegetables + chemical substances. It might be slightly unpleasant, just try to take it during meals and not try to smell it. Or maybe check the color/expiration date, mine is a fresh blue-gray, if yours doesn't look like that, it might be a bad/expired product.
398231
Mine smelled really strange and then I realized it was the cilantro smell! Once I identified that, it smelled great. Mine was sealed correctly. Not a fake product.
1045474
I had to look that up. :) Yes, this is not raw. It has been expanded/exfoliated. At least according to what I read at duper mining site.
1634420
Glenn, I have been, so far and Amazon guarantees there product sources/stores. I know its real because of the funny smell. As for its freshness, it doesnt come with a date. My guess is they are fairly fresh since they seem to move. Dunno, but I keep buying.
1292331
It does not smell very pleasant but shouldnt be repulsive either. Also the color should not be dark, it should be a little yellowish white what is called sea salt. One that I ordered from Amazonwas almost brown. Its not good.
874194
I'll be honest. I haven't tasted it, and my dog Elmer isn't very good at expressing himself with the spoken word. However, it doesn't smell fishy to me. It doesn't smell like anything in fact, and Elmer loves it.
1488233
Hi, It has a smell like muskmelon maybe. Mine is fresh. It maybe normal for it. Best wishes.
736394
I cannot say for certain but I believe it probably is pure. I do love it and I have tried many different oils. I always try to get them from where they are locally processed to better insure the quality and expertise of extraction and freshness.
270274
Suggest you consider some other brands. It has an awful smell like spoiled nuts in its recent products which I received.
1702896
I am personally very happy with this product and although not sure the exact date (I threw out the packaging), I am not in the least concerned with manufacture-dates and regulated expirations (a very random structure in my opinion)- it is obviously very fresh, no "stagnant" ingredient or (I have a very good sense of smell) scent of rotten or "off" oils that I have found often in other products (even way before their exp dates). It's always felt clean and I personally love love love it.
2043906
It has a very strong, distinct smell. I can't describe it because there's nothing else like it. Whoever said it has no smell, should get their sniffer checked! :)
872985
I hope not. Wouldn't that make it not raw or natural?? Sorry that I cannot answer this better. Did you write the seller?