TLDR Review: Smart Balance Buttery Spread
Pros
- •Serves as a great alternative to regular margarine.
- •Previously praised for excellent taste and melting properties.
Cons
- •Recent complaints about consistency and flavor; product described as watery and tasteless.
- •Users disappointed in decline in flavor; described as having a metallic taste.
- •Does not melt quickly, affecting cooking usability.
- •Changes in formulation have led to distrust, including concerns about soy and palm oil content.
- •Noticeable recipe and formulation changes have confused consumers about ingredients like olive oil and flax oil.
- •Significant product shrinkage and price increase; described as 'shrinkflation.'
- •Water content noted to be almost 40%, impacting perceived value and quality.
- •Lonime users express dissatisfaction, considering switching to alternative brands.
Bottom Line
The Smart Balance Buttery Spread with Extra Virgin Olive Oil is receiving increasing dissatisfaction due to changes in recipe and formulation. Long-time users report a decline in quality with complaints about flavor, consistency, and changes in ingredients. The noticeable reduction in product size and increase in price add to the growing discontent. For a buttery spread with more reliable consistency and flavor profile, we suggest exploring other brands until Smart Balance addresses these issues.
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