I was pleasantly surprised and super impressed. The consistency and taste reverts 100% to the original once cooked.W.r.t the smell - it’s very normal. As someone who grew up on a farm I recognized the strong smell immediately- it smells like a chicken pen with about 50 chickens living in it …. Hahahaha any farmer will admit, chickens don’t smell nice … but it’s real, and this is good quality.I’m using this on my 2 week hike as a good protein breakfast and will also try it in baking soon!For scrambled eggs, I personally prefer it more dry, so I just use a little less water or just cook it slightly longer.Very happy ! Great products.