Do not expect any taste. In fact I run them through water to take out the mint. I'm not here for taste but to work the jaw. Although one unexpected thing for me is the after taste from 2-10 min, it makes me want to throw up it tastes like an awkward rubber.As far as performance it is good, good bite and chewing and all. I won't be buying it again but overall it is a good product if you don't have the bad aftertaste I got.