Wondering if someone can tell me the Age of this balsamic, and whether it is extra thick and syrupy... Thank you
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I'm not aware of the age of the product but I can comment on the body. I would classify it as medium-bodied, not overly thick but perfect for drizzling on a caprese salad. I'm not sure how consistency and flavor relate but you won't be disappointed with Villa Mandori.
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No age on the bottle; however, it is thick and sweet. It is great mixed with grade olive oil and using as a dipping sauce for homemade focaccia bread. I gaina pound just thinking about it. My particular bottle was done in 2006, and these are limited edition bottles. Of all of the balsamics this one is my favorite.
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It doesn't say how old it is ...it is good but I have found a better one that is thick and syrupy. MiaBella Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. MiaBella is our favorite by far.
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There is no age listed on the labeling, however it is thick, syrupy, and entirely delicious.
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I'm assuming it is a cooked product. It is a thick syrup, similar to honey or molasses. It's completely smooth with no fibrous bits in it, which is why I believe it's a product that has been cooked or boiled down. The only ingredients in the product listed are dates. It also does not need to be refrigerated. It has a very nice flavor, reminiscent of a very mild molasses. It's really delicious. On her website, she states that there is nothing in her Date Syrup other than dates....no water, nothing else. So because there is no water, just dates, one can assume the product is cooked to be able to produce a syrup. If you need further clarification on this, you can email her at info@ilovedatelady.com. I'm assuming it is a cooked product. It is a thick syrup, similar to honey or molasses. It's completely smooth with no fibrous bits in it, which is why I believe it's a product that has been cooked or boiled down. The only ingredients in the product listed are dates. It also does not need to be refrigerated. It has a very nice flavor, reminiscent of a very mild molasses. It's really delicious. On her website, she states that there is nothing in her Date Syrup other than dates....no water, nothing else. So because there is no water, just dates, one can assume the product is cooked to be able... » Read More I'm assuming it is a cooked product. It is a thick syrup, similar to honey or molasses. It's completely smooth with no fibrous bits in it, which is why I believe it's a product that has been cooked or boiled down. The only ingredients in the product listed are dates. It also does not need to be refrigerated. It has a very nice flavor, reminiscent of a very mild molasses. It's really delicious. On her website, she states that there is nothing in her Date Syrup other than dates....no water, nothing else. So because there is no water, just dates, one can assume the product is cooked to be able to produce a syrup. If you need further clarification on this, you can email her at info@ilovedatelady.com. « Show Less
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I don't have the box anymore, but I would imagine if you went to the maker's site they would have the info... or some sites have a picture of that side of the box... good luck! I have found these to be delicious, but they do dry out and don't do well from one winter to the next if you order too many to use up quickly.
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This Balsamic is made, as I understand it, in the traditional way. That's the reason the price is what it is. Yet despite the price, this is a mighty- fine, aged vinegar. My wife and I always keep a bottle i reserve.
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Hi Caryl,I love this soap so much. I have eczema and extremely dry skin and it's awesome. The bar is about 3" square and about 1" deep. One bar lasts about 4-6 months. The smell is not strong and not perfume-y at all. It's sort of like incense; spicy and smoky. It won't linger on your skin. There are a couple of configurations of Aleppo soap. One has 95% olive oil and the other has 60% olive oil and 35% bay leaf oil, which is the one I like. There are some other percentage configurations. The remaining 5% is "other"... who knows? Search for it on uTube and watch how it's made. It's the oldest known method of making solid soap. Hope this helps. Hi Caryl,I love this soap so much. I have eczema and extremely dry skin and it's awesome. The bar is about 3" square and about 1" deep. One bar lasts about 4-6 months. The smell is not strong and not perfume-y at all. It's sort of like incense; spicy and smoky. It won't linger on your skin. There are a couple of configurations of Aleppo soap. One has 95% olive oil and the other has 60% olive oil and 35% bay leaf oil, which is the one I like. There are some other percentage configurations. The remaining 5% is "other"... who knows? Search for it on uTube and watch... » Read More Hi Caryl,I love this soap so much. I have eczema and extremely dry skin and it's awesome. The bar is about 3" square and about 1" deep. One bar lasts about 4-6 months. The smell is not strong and not perfume-y at all. It's sort of like incense; spicy and smoky. It won't linger on your skin. There are a couple of configurations of Aleppo soap. One has 95% olive oil and the other has 60% olive oil and 35% bay leaf oil, which is the one I like. There are some other percentage configurations. The remaining 5% is "other"... who knows? Search for it on uTube and watch how it's made. It's the oldest known method of making solid soap. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Not like molasses but thicker than regular vinegar - I also thought it seemed to have an slight effervescence to it. Not like Italian balsamic but good in a different way. If you want a molasses viscosity - buy something different.
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I have a possible fix. I bought good seasons garlic and herb (innocuous) and then compared the recipe to that for the much loved cheese garlic. The second ingredient on our favorite is "blue cheese". I found something called "powdered blue cheese" on the web, bought a pound (!) of it, and added a half teaspoon to the insipid dressing. I think it is a pretty good replacement for the original. (And my pound of blue cheese will last forever). I think I will try adding the blue cheese to a plain vinagrette --- maybe I can get rid of good seasons forever.
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It's a bit thicker. I am mixing with first pressed cold extra virgin olive oil, and mother's vinegar, to TRY and keep healthy. It makes for a good change of pace from regular Italian. I find I have to warm it up before it pours after the first time. But it's got more garlic and I guess some cheese taste, but I'm always throwing some cheese on my salad anyhow.
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I am so glad you asked! When the bag I purchased arrived, instead of that label there was a hole in the bag which was taped over with clear packing tape, and I could not figure out why they would ship a bag like that... Maybe they were expired because some of the berries were very dried up and I have felt bad for months now because I requested to return them. Now I feel better, if they expired in 2012 then that would explain why I didn't like them. Maybe they have a new shipment? It is a good price... The seller was understanding about the return request.
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Zane, I'm sorry to say...but, unless this is old perfume (like over a year old), it is not the old version. Being an Opium junkie for almost 30 years now, I can honestly tell you that I am heartbroken over the "new recipe". I'm not sure, but the so called new formula for this scent was in direct response to import laws imposed by the Uncle Sam a couple of years ago...so there might be a chance of getting the old formula from the Paris site...but I'm not sure they will ship it here, to the U.S. Hope this helps! And, if you find a way to get the original scent, PLEASE let me know so I can get a bottle. Zane, I'm sorry to say...but, unless this is old perfume (like over a year old), it is not the old version. Being an Opium junkie for almost 30 years now, I can honestly tell you that I am heartbroken over the "new recipe". I'm not sure, but the so called new formula for this scent was in direct response to import laws imposed by the Uncle Sam a couple of years ago...so there might be a chance of getting the old formula from the Paris site...but I'm not sure they will ship it here, to the U.S. Hope this helps! And, if you find a way to get the original scent, PLEASE let me know so... » Read More Zane, I'm sorry to say...but, unless this is old perfume (like over a year old), it is not the old version. Being an Opium junkie for almost 30 years now, I can honestly tell you that I am heartbroken over the "new recipe". I'm not sure, but the so called new formula for this scent was in direct response to import laws imposed by the Uncle Sam a couple of years ago...so there might be a chance of getting the old formula from the Paris site...but I'm not sure they will ship it here, to the U.S. Hope this helps! And, if you find a way to get the original scent, PLEASE let me know so I can get a bottle. « Show Less
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It has been our favorite salad dressing mix for....I want to say close to 50 years. Always got compliments when I served it. For a while it was hard to find but now even those places have stopped carrying it. Help! How can we do with out it?
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I ordered 3 bottles 6 months ago and have used 1 1/2. I am still using it and it tastes great. My grandmother had bottles of the same vanilla sitting around for more than a decade and they were still amazing. No worries in the shelf life. :)
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Sorry...I finished my last bottle, and the next six are not here yet, so I can't read the label. The most important thing for me is the lack of sugar alcohols...I have a great sensitivity to those...not pretty.
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I have a bar and I just opened it (when I used up an older bar). Until I looked up how to replace it, I had no idea I was opening a Rarity that Antiques Roadshow would get excited over. (On the back of the box I opened, it says "aged for three months...") I too would like to buy more of the pre-2009 Pears' soap. (Perhaps I should add that I bought this box of Pears' Soap some years ago and sat it in a cabinet where I didn't see it and forgot about it. I did not buy it from Amazon.com; I'm not sure Amazon.com existed when I bought this box of Pears' Soap. I now think that perhaps I shouldn't use it - save it as a historical monument, so to speak.)
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I had the same question, so I contacted the manufacturer directly. They were very helpful, and said that the product has a shelf life of approximately 1 year. We store it in the pantry, and it's just hit the one-year mark and is almost all used up, and in my opinion it's probably lost a bit of its original flavor, but it's still very good. Time order some more!
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I just posted on this. There was a posting a few months back that the product was now being made in China and the taste was unpleasantly different. I do not think this was true of my batch, but I was influenced by the comments of others. Look into those early 2013 comments if you feel the need, but if you are not happy with the taste nothing anyone says will make a difference. I would suggest you look around for something else but stay in the Stevia family.
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I've never tasted Lyon's Original Blend before. Sorry can't help you on that.