Hi virtualzero,

The pH value may depend upon the Brand,(where it was grown and what the Quality may be)!

If "YOU" cannot handle the taste, then "YOU" may take the powder in a capsule form, this is what my wife does , because she cannot handle the taste !

There is "NO" substitute !

It is the "ONLY" thing which I know of which will supply a person "ALL" of the Alkaline Trace Minerals on the earth in an Organic Carbohydrate form !

And because of the way that commercial farming leads to foods which Lack in some Alkaline Trace Minerals , which Different organs of the body "MUST" have in order to stay Healthy, where else is a person going to get these needed Alkaline Trace Minerals which are in an Organic Carbohydrate form , other than by taking Kelp of Good Quality ?

Smile Tis your choice.

I thought that I could NEVER put the kelp right in the alkalizing drink--and I didn't at first. When I first started, I ordered the kelp powder from Frontier and I took it by putting it in a cup and moistening with some of the mixed-up alkalizing drink (I worked up from 1 tsp. to the 1 Tbsp that I take now with each drink). I would take a glob of the moistened kelp, put it in my mouth and swallow it down with the alkalizing drink.

That worked for awhile, but I got to the point where I decided to add it right into the drink, making sure it is well mixed. I found I could do it with no problem at all. It isn't the tastiest, but it isn't horribly nasty either. I just focus on the good it is doing me. I take it twice a day and drink it through a straw.

Good luck!

gg