Not a conniseiure but it seems okay [SEP] Just received a couple of days ago.  I've started putting about a tablespoon in 1 1/2 cups of oatmeal in the morning. It's not as strong of a taste as I'd expected. I've been using the regular McCormick store brand and the McCormick brand has a stronger taste and smell.<br /><br />This says on the label that it's hot and sweet. Not sure I'd agree with that unless I was using it in larger quantities.  So, this isn't better or worse, just different but I'd probably not buy this again based on the taste.