Roland Foods Israeli Toasted Couscous, Whole Wheat, 21.16 Ounce, Pack of 2

How I wished that I had read the other reviews on this Israeli Couscous. While the containers were nicely packaged, the product, box, and packing materials all REEKED of incense I used to smell in Saudi Arabian & Kuwaiti souks (open-air markets). The incense smell permeates the couscous, therefore it is inedible. Completely unhappy with this purchase. I DO NOT recommend this product unless you need to use it for an art project or something. I won’t bother eating it. I am sure it will taste of incense. 🤢

I was so excited when I found Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous on Amazon. Normally, I buy the regular Israeli Couscous from Trader Joe's, but only made it infrequently because I don't like to eat white wheat. I purchased this and made it the exact way I have always made it.But as soon as I opened up the container, I noticed a really funny smell. Almost like stale crackers. I assumed it was because I wasn't used to the Whole Wheat kind, so I went ahead and cooked it.It still had this odd taste and smell. I don't believe it was because it was Whole Wheat because we only eat Whole Wheat pasta, bread and brown rice.My husband thought it was "OK" and was willing to eat more, but I thought it was inedible and returned it. I'm so bummed out because I really wanted to like it. If it was a stale batch, its too bad because its too expensive to risk buying another container.The only product I've ever bought from Amazon that I've beeen really disappointed with. Maybe because my expectations were so high?

Stinks and does not taste good. I should have read the reviews before I bought it. I heard that this is a good brand, so maybe my couscous is old. I’m not sure. But, I do not recommend this product.

I was so happy to see Israeli Couscous available here, but when I got it, it was stale. I tried to cook some anyway to see if it was just a strong wheat smell throwing me off. Nope, it really was stale--disappointing. Because it's whole wheat, it can go bad quicker than other similar products. I hope this is offered again when they find a way to refirgerate/freeze it before it ships so that it doesn't get stale. Also, the manufacturer probably needs to add an expiration date to the packaging so that warehouses know when to get rid of it.

unfortunately the product is stale.

Some of the other reviews I recalled reading said it didnt taste right or tasted stale....My kids loved it and Iwas happy to find a whole wheat alternative to pearl cous cous which my kids 4,4,7) all adore. I was worried due to the reviews, but it tastes fine. Try any other whole wheat pastas and they frankly, don't taste the same and you shouldnt expect this too either. Once you adjust your palette and your family's) they will happily eat enjoy it! Big hit in my housedold. I worried taht they woudl wonder why it was brown and be a little skeptical, but all three scarfed it up! Enjoy.

I should have heeded the other reviewers who noted that this product was stale on arrival. Same thing happened to me. Amazon was quick to remedy the problem, as it always is.But, stay away from this product. The package had no expiration date so there is no telling how old it is. And whole wheat products tend to go stale more quickly.

its ok used it a few times in meals and its not the same taste