Taste and smell as Oblates and the flakes themselves this melting rice flakes from Hipp remember granulated sugar or something coarse powder, yet it is readily soluble and can be mixed well with water and then place in a dish or the baby bottle. I mix these flakes still mostly a Hipp-glass or a part thereof, water and a little early milk for my 4 month old daughter. This then gives a satisfying meal, especially before bedtime. I think the advantage pack quite advantageous with 4 x 400 g, especially if you often deal with these flakes.