The taste is much milder. Could not tell any difference.
They are less shiny than some others that i've used. Good price for the product. I've never been disappointed.
Capsule size is perfect for using a straw to load the powdered herbs. Hold are good amount of powdered product, or smaller pills that are difficult to *.
They are very sturdy (in my case, too sturdy) and close very tight. Just was too difficult to * to be useful. It feels like an awful heartburn that later makes me feel slightly nauseas.