"Even taking into account that Violife is a dairy-free creamer, we were still expecting a creamy and delicious product on par with the other competitors. While many dairy-free creamers use plant based milks as the foundation, Violife chose to fashion this creamer out of lentil protein. Not only does the lentil protein give this creamer a heavy and unpleasant mouthfeel, but it also has an off-putting flavor."
"A copious amount of vanilla was added to this creamer, possibly to mask the flavor of lentil. But it ended up transforming the sweet cream flavor into just plain vanilla with a gross aftertaste. Suffice it to say, lentils should stick to soups, curries, and salads."
"One Redditor wrote, 'it tastes off and I had to use more than I normally would just to taste it.' Lentils are earthy and fairly neutral as whole pulses, and grinding them into a protein powder probably increases their neutrality. So while they might make a hearty creamer foundation, they clearly don't taste like a creamy milk substitute."
A taste test and ranking of nine sweet cream coffee creamers identified Violife Supreme Sweet Cream Tempting Vanilla as the worst option. Unlike typical dairy-free creamers using plant-based milks, Violife constructed this product from lentil protein, resulting in a heavy, unpleasant mouthfeel and off-putting taste. The manufacturer added excessive vanilla flavoring, likely attempting to mask the lentil flavor, but this strategy backfired by transforming the sweet cream profile into plain vanilla with a gross aftertaste. Customer reviews on Reddit confirmed widespread disappointment, with users reporting the creamer tasted off and required excessive amounts to detect any flavor. Lentils, naturally earthy and neutral as whole pulses, prove unsuitable as a creamy milk substitute when ground into protein powder.
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