They are very over roasted. When I cooked them as a frain dish a horrible smell filled my home and it didn't leave for quite a while. When I reheated leftover grain it put the smell in the air again. And the taste was too strong of roasting too. I buy un-roasted tartary buckwheat groats from Europe and when cooked they smell and taste great. Your's says lightly roasted and it's less expensive so I figured it would be good, but it's horrible and after cooking it one time I'm throwing the rest away so it's ending up an expensive purchase.
These Shilajit gummies aren't bad! They came sealed with foil and upon opening I noticed they are all dry and not sticking to each other, which is always a plus with gummies. The bottle has a lot of good information on it, such as the benefits and source and traditional heritage of the Shilajit and Aronia berries. They are not FDA certified (most aren't) but they are a product of the USA. You take 2 gummies a day for increased mental acuity and general health. The texture of them is good, not sticky but a little cherry. And the flavor is not bad, either! Very earthy and sweet. It actually almost reminds me of a fancy cigar. There is only one other brand of Shilajit gummy I've tried and the other brand was tangier tasting, which I think I prefer. But these don't taste bad at all. As for the efficacy, who's to say, really. I'm trying to up my creativity and inspiration. These haven't had any bad side effects, and I feel fine on them. Though it might take a few weeks to say if there's any real positive effect. Overall I'm pleased with them! And I like that the company gives back to the community they source from.