Although the pieces are larger than I am accustomed to the flavor is there. I generally like to use this on marinades and soups where it has the opportunity to dissolve or breakdown. I have a feeling that this is going to last me all very long time I probably won't use it on such things that are already cooked. Let's although the pieces are larger than I am accustomed to the flavor is there. I generally like to use this on marinades and soups where it has the opportunity to dissolve or breakdown. I have a feeling that this is going to last me all very long time I probably won't use it on such things that are already cooked, on let's say pizza or burgers say pizza or burgers as it will be uncomfortable, when chewing. Overall, it's a good buy.