Disappointing foods?

ZoeLifts
ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I was super excited to try this Peanut Butter & Company dark chocolate mixed with peanut butter, it looked so delicious and what could be wrong with dark chocolate and peanut butter, right? Here I am, set to eat a delicious treat with my apple and, frankly, it was absolutely disgusting. It basically tastes like I am chewing on cardboard and the aftertaste just lingers!! What a disappointment!!

With that in mind, any of the rest of you look forward to a snack or product gleefully, only to find out that it was a bust? Let us spread the word!!

*To interject a disclaimer, I understand that people's tastes are different and may not agree with the assessment I gave. Just want to put that out there!! :drinker:
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  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Almond butter. I love peanut butter and love almonds, so almond butter sounded like something I would love. But no, it's not horrible but peanut butter is so much better and less expensive. I gave the jar away and just stick to unground almonds now.
  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    Sorry you didn't enjoy that peanut butter. It's one of my favorites. Makes the best cookies. And the restaurant in nyc is so fun. I enjoy all their products.
  • sapalee
    sapalee Posts: 409 Member
    Almond butter. I love peanut butter and love almonds, so almond butter sounded like something I would love. But no, it's not horrible but peanut butter is so much better and less expensive. I gave the jar away and just stick to unground almonds now.

    This, I was really disappointed with the almond butter. I did use it in a protein ball/bar mixture the other day and they turned out really well. I'll use it for that again in the future, but just straight with apples or carrots, egh.
  • _Refried_
    _Refried_ Posts: 194
    I tried the white chocolate version and had the same thoughts, its loaded with sugar and the after taste lingered a long time
  • imchicbad
    imchicbad Posts: 1,650 Member
    I noticed when I first started eating healthy-clean- that my taste changed drastically and what I craved before was null. Sometimes its an aquired taste. BUT there is alot of yuk out there. It sound like yuk to me, seeing that before or now I was never a chocolate girl anyways-ever. lol
  • nixirain
    nixirain Posts: 448 Member
    Almond butter. I love peanut butter and love almonds, so almond butter sounded like something I would love. But no, it's not horrible but peanut butter is so much better and less expensive. I gave the jar away and just stick to unground almonds now.

    I agree. Almond butter is gross to me. It tastes like oil and the dark park of the almond that get caught in your teeth. Not a fan.
  • sugar_cube
    sugar_cube Posts: 23 Member
    vegan hotdogs. omgosh no.:sick: I did not like them all, they made me want to cry when i ate them. The taste stayed with me way to long too. I had been wanting a hotdog so bad at the time and reviews said they were really good. Lies, all lies.
  • HMD7703
    HMD7703 Posts: 761 Member
    Funny you mention Peanut Butter... I bought Jiff Natural with Honey. Oh-Ma-Gawd horrible. It was gritty (took a lot of stirring upon opening) and the taste was disgusting. I was so disappointed.

    Another one for me is Greek Yogurt. People on MFP praise the almighty Greek Yogurt. For me, I cannot even choke it down. It is aweful. Regular yogurt I really enjoy. Not sure what my deal is. Hmm.
  • deadstarsunburn
    deadstarsunburn Posts: 1,337 Member
    BLEH I've tried that before it was horrid.
    It didn't even taste like chocolate at all =[
  • SRH7
    SRH7 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Frozen Quorn sausages. Everything about them is horrible - texture, taste, the way they sit in my stomach in a big lump. The remaining ones are lurking at the back of my freezer and will probably end up in the bin. Would rather have one lovely big proper juicy sausage than three of these.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    That would not be good on an apple. It's very good on its own, with a banana or in a smoothie. But I love the stuff and would NOT eat it with an apple.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Another one for me is Greek Yogurt. People on MFP praise the almighty Greek Yogurt. For me, I cannot even choke it down. It is aweful. Regular yogurt I really enjoy. Not sure what my deal is. Hmm.

    You just haven't learned the tricks to doctor it up yet!

    Here's one that combines the original topic and your comment:
    1 container fage 0% greek yogurt, 1-2 tbsp PB2 (powdered peanut butter), 1 tsp cocoa powder or a little chocolate pudding mix, a few slices of banana ... and if you need crunch, add a few walnuts.

    There are tons of things you can add to greek yogurt to make it divine :) Plain, I just use it in place of course cream.
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    Funny you mention Peanut Butter... I bought Jiff Natural with Honey. Oh-Ma-Gawd horrible. It was gritty (took a lot of stirring upon opening) and the taste was disgusting. I was so disappointed.

    Another one for me is Greek Yogurt. People on MFP praise the almighty Greek Yogurt. For me, I cannot even choke it down. It is aweful. Regular yogurt I really enjoy. Not sure what my deal is. Hmm.

    Not all Greek yogurt tastes the same. Some brands are really gross, but there are some really good ones out there!

    ETA for crappy spelling!
  • selfishshellfish
    selfishshellfish Posts: 97
    Chocolate Philadelphia cheese. To me it's like very low-grade chocolate and again, left a really nasty after taste and feel in my mouth.
  • Pookylou
    Pookylou Posts: 988 Member
    Maccaroni cheese, I love pasta and I love cheese, together :noway:
  • LaurieInRose
    LaurieInRose Posts: 13
    Another one for me is Greek Yogurt. People on MFP praise the almighty Greek Yogurt. For me, I cannot even choke it down. It is aweful. Regular yogurt I really enjoy. Not sure what my deal is. Hmm.

    Try different brands of the greek yogurt. The first one I tried I hated, but others are not bad. My fav - Dannon Oikos I either do the vanilla or the plain and add a bit of honey.
  • Wuggums
    Wuggums Posts: 339 Member
    Shiritaki Noodles - I didn't have any issues with a weird taste or smell like I've heard from some folks, but I just couldn't get over the texture. It was like chewing on overcooked squid.

    Fast Food - every once in a while, I'll get a craving for some chicken from KFC or a burger. I make a point to fit it into my macros. But it NEVER lives up to my expectations and I just can't stand the taste of most fast food anymore.

    Artic Ice - the super low-cal, high protein "ice cream" that I've heard raves about. Basically a frozen protein shake - and not a very good one. Weird texture, chalky taste. Ended up throwing about $40 worth of the stuff away because I couldn't stand it.
  • quixoteQ
    quixoteQ Posts: 484
    PB2 with or without chocolate. So much hype, so bad. More sugar, less healthy fat than some good old natural peanut butter, and it just tastes like burnt chalk (probably). Give me Teddie All natural stored in the fridge to avoid oil separation any day. Yum.
  • Pookylou
    Pookylou Posts: 988 Member
    vegan hotdogs. omgosh no.:sick: I did not like them all, they made me want to cry when i ate them. The taste stayed with me way to long too. I had been wanting a hotdog so bad at the time and reviews said they were really good. Lies, all lies.

    mmmmmmmmmmmmm vegan hotdogs nom nom nom
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Everything naughty I used to love and crave, is never that good anymore. Suppose that's a good thing and bad! My tastes have definitely changed! X
  • Susabelle64
    Susabelle64 Posts: 207 Member
    Greek Yogurt.......I know a lot of people love it........I cant stand it! I have tried several varieties and different flavors........I cant get more than a few bites in before it goes in the trash. I love regular yogurt.....

    Shakeology...was really hoping I would like it, but, BLah!

    On the flip side........I tried Almond milk and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!
  • Yes2HealthyAriel
    Yes2HealthyAriel Posts: 453 Member
    When I first started on MFP, I was having trouble getting enough protein. I kept hearing Greek Yogurt, Greek Yogurt. So I tried some. I couldnt stand it. The stuff is very sour, to me pretty much taste like I am eating sour cream. I will stick with my low fat yogurt. IT tastes way better.
  • dotti1121
    dotti1121 Posts: 751 Member
    Shiritaki Noodles - I didn't have any issues with a weird taste or smell like I've heard from some folks, but I just couldn't get over the texture. It was like chewing on overcooked squid.

    /\ /\ THIS! *bleck*
  • 10acity
    10acity Posts: 798 Member
    The one thing that stands out is Shiritaki Noodles. I'd heard so many people sing their praises, and have a bunch of recipes that use them in the Hungry Girl cookbooks. But holy crap.. I'd rather swear off pasta forever than be forced to eat those again. They're like fishy little worms of mush (oh, and I hate fish). I did all the "tricks", rinsed them & everything, and they were absolutely disgusting. I'll never recommend anyone waste money on that nastiness.

    Also, I had a regular yogurt last week and had trouble choking it down with a grimace. I love Greek yogurt and have been eating exclusively that for a couple of years, and this stuff was so runny and sickeningly sweet. Terrible!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Everything naughty I used to love and crave, is never that good anymore. Suppose that's a good thing and bad! My tastes have definitely changed! X

    Yes! I used to just LOVE Cinnabons and hadn't had one in years when I got stuck waiting around an airport for eight hours, so I decided to just have one to make my wait a little more enjoyable. It was AWFUL.
  • tat2dmrsgrimm
    tat2dmrsgrimm Posts: 226 Member
    I made brownies with applesauce instead of oil. The texture was horrible. It was like chewing on a kitchen sponge dipped in chocolate. Ick! I will just stick to low fat brownie mix and limit myself to a little one with a scoop of really good vanilla ice cream next time.
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    That would not be good on an apple. It's very good on its own, with a banana or in a smoothie. But I love the stuff and would NOT eat it with an apple.

    I wondered if that might be the case too, so I just tried a taste of it alone, but NOPE!! Did not like!!
  • chelledawg14
    chelledawg14 Posts: 509 Member
    My biggest disappointment so far was Morningstar Farms Veggie Hot Dogs. I LOVE Morningstar Farms foods.
    Cooked up one of their "hot dogs". First bite was ok, then this HORRIBLE after taste that would not go away. So I tried adding saurkraut and made it through. Thought maybe it was the whole wheat/grain hot dog bun. I tried putting the dogs in campbell's pork and beans and the beans ended up tasting yuck just like the dogs. I kindly gave some away & now everyone makes fun of me over those so-called hot dogs. Absolutely disgusting!!!! Not one of four people I have talked to about them has been able to eat them!
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    Chocolate Philadelphia cheese. To me it's like very low-grade chocolate and again, left a really nasty after taste and feel in my mouth.

    I have not seen this, but it looks like something I would have been tempted to try!! Thanks for the warning!
  • Ian_McC
    Ian_McC Posts: 19
    Not exactly a food, but Monster Rehab Protean. Monster with added protein, what could go wrong?

    It tasted like coconut water with a bottle of cheap perfume thrown in--wound up pouring it out a third of the way through the can.

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