1.   Four panelists detected a smoky flavor, which one thought was overbearing.

2.   One panelist also detected a lingering artificial butter flavor.

3.   One panelist detected a bitter edge, but thought it would smooth out if used as a base for a soup.

4.   One panelist detected a little potato flavor and was pleased at the texture, but others thought the texture was sticky and the taste was bland.

5.   One panelist detected an odd metallic flavor.

6.   Panelists detected overly strong notes of celery and herbs.

7.   One panelist detected a bitter finish and another thought it tasted too much of cumin, but overall, they agreed this was the best of the mixes tried.

8.   Panelists also detected a gritty, dusty element to the soup.

9.   Three panelists detected an artificial smoke flavor, but two others thought it had the best ham flavor of all the hams.

10.   Two panelists detected smoky notes in the sauce.