Ummm... Should pine nuts taste like expired fish?

heythatsfun · 08-09-2008, 03:47 PM

I just bought some pine nuts to put on a salad after I noticed that they were only 1 net carb! However, they taste like expired seafood. Even my mother thinks so. We were both gagging after we tried them (and she will eat just about anything).

Is that normal or are these expired or something? Thanks!!

DorianH · 08-09-2008, 03:49 PM

Nope, oils in those seeds and nuts can easily go bad- especially if they're crushed. They're rancid- throw 'em out. Blech.

DorianH · 08-09-2008, 03:50 PM

BTW- pine nuts have a nice mild flavor- kind of like a sesame seed. They *should* be yummy

heythatsfun · 08-09-2008, 03:50 PM

Thanks, that's what I figured!

I just bought them today, so I don't know what's up with that. But those things were expensive!! Like $10US I think... Maybe I'll return them.

DorianH · 08-09-2008, 03:52 PM

Absolutely!! Bring them back with your receipt and get that money back!! I have bought bad food before- once I got a bad package of chicken- it was gross as soon as I opened it, as soon as I got back from the market!!

fawn · 08-09-2008, 03:57 PM

definitely return them and open your new package in the store. Pine nuts should taste very buttery. Sounds like yours were rancid

Charski · 08-09-2008, 09:11 PM

Ew! Fishy pine nuts - EWWWW! For sure take them BACK. And when you DO get some good fresh ones - keep them in the fridge or freezer after you open them - helps keep them fresh for a long time!

jacksmixedtape · 08-09-2008, 09:20 PM

Definitely give pine nuts another shot! They are totally addictive. They have a hint of pine-y aroma in the aftertaste (if that makes sense).

nanberrycritter · 08-09-2008, 10:51 PM

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Thanks, that's what I figured! I just bought them today, so I don't know what's up with that. But those things were expensive!! Like $10US I think... Maybe I'll return them.

Definitely return them. I always thought pine nuts tasted a little like bacon.

SashimiMark · 08-09-2008, 11:03 PM

I love pine nuts. They are essential for the very best of pestos. Toasted, they smell a little like popcorn. And I absolutely love their buttery, piney taste. Wow, I need to stop visiting the forums late at night. You all make me want food.

myanv · 08-09-2008, 11:34 PM

I dont think anything should taste like spoiled fish lol. The topic title made me giggle. I agree with everyone else, take them back. Maybe they will give you a discount on something for your trouble.

Jennyl · 08-10-2008, 03:03 AM

I would return them, they have spoiled and the store shouldn't be selling them

08-09-2008, 03:47 PM	#1
heythatsfun Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Originally from England, now living in the South of the US Posts: 357 Gallery: heythatsfun Stats: 5'1" ..... 145/140/115 WOE: Atkins (or trying anyway!)	Ummm... Should pine nuts taste like expired fish? I just bought some pine nuts to put on a salad after I noticed that they were only 1 net carb! However, they taste like expired seafood. Even my mother thinks so. We were both gagging after we tried them (and she will eat just about anything). Is that normal or are these expired or something? Thanks!!

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08-09-2008, 03:49 PM	#2
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Nope, oils in those seeds and nuts can easily go bad- especially if they're crushed. They're rancid- throw 'em out. Blech.

08-09-2008, 03:50 PM	#3
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	BTW- pine nuts have a nice mild flavor- kind of like a sesame seed. They should be yummy

08-09-2008, 03:52 PM	#5
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Absolutely!! Bring them back with your receipt and get that money back!! I have bought bad food before- once I got a bad package of chicken- it was gross as soon as I opened it, as soon as I got back from the market!!

08-09-2008, 03:57 PM	#6
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,971 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	definitely return them and open your new package in the store. Pine nuts should taste very buttery. Sounds like yours were rancid

08-09-2008, 09:11 PM	#7
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 10,311 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 54 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	Ew! Fishy pine nuts - EWWWW! For sure take them BACK. And when you DO get some good fresh ones - keep them in the fridge or freezer after you open them - helps keep them fresh for a long time!

08-09-2008, 09:20 PM	#8
jacksmixedtape MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 2,202 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/140ish, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	Definitely give pine nuts another shot! They are totally addictive. They have a hint of pine-y aroma in the aftertaste (if that makes sense).

08-09-2008, 11:03 PM	#10
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,830 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	I love pine nuts. They are essential for the very best of pestos. Toasted, they smell a little like popcorn. And I absolutely love their buttery, piney taste. Wow, I need to stop visiting the forums late at night. You all make me want food.

08-09-2008, 11:34 PM	#11
myanv Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 166 Gallery: myanv Stats: 255/209/140 WOE: South beach/Low GL Start Date: January 2008	I dont think anything should taste like spoiled fish lol. The topic title made me giggle. I agree with everyone else, take them back. Maybe they will give you a discount on something for your trouble.

08-10-2008, 03:03 AM	#12
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: calgary Posts: 23,966 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	I would return them, they have spoiled and the store shouldn't be selling them