Dr. Doolittle’s Classic Soft Fruit Pastilles for Voice and Throat, Blackcurrant Flavor, 2.12 Ounce Tin, approximately 25 Count Package

As an aspiring singer, I saw “Grether’s pastilles” recommended by a famous singer. In my search I found Grether’s, but Dr.Doolittle’s popped up highly ranked (and a little cheaper) as well. I bought 3 things: Dr.Doolittle’s original blackcurrant (plastic bags, 6 bags, 4 per pack = 24 pieces = $10), Dr.Doolittle’s 4 flavor variety pack sugar free (maybe 4 pieces per bag? Can’t remember. ~16 =$6.55), and finally Grether’s sugar free blueberry tin (they don’t say how many but I’d guess maybe 25 pieces? = $17). First off, flavor is a big factor for me. I have very sensitive taste buds. The Dr.Doolittle sugar free flavored pack - absolute NO from me. They were hard, weird texture when chewed, and most of them left a minty taste in my mouth. I HATE MINT. But also, minty aftertaste on something like grapefruit or lime??? Not good. Not buying these again. BUT as for the question of Grether’s versus Dr.Doolittle’s (the original blackcurrant flavor at least) they were both great, but I think Dr.Doolittle’s did a bit better for me. I found that I would take Dr.Doolittle’s every 15 minutes or so, and I could really FEEL it working. Sorry to be gross: but yes, it produced a lot of saliva. These versions were soft and the flavor was good. I don’t count Grether’s out, because they do work as well, but I didn’t feel it working as much (saliva production) and it didn’t feel as obvious, so I felt the need to take them more frequently. Basically every 10 minutes or so. Flavor was barely noticeable to be honest. Not bad, but not as good as the blackcurrant. (Which for me is surprising. I would have thought I would have liked the sweeter berry flavor better, but maybe it’s the fact that Grether’s is sugar free? I really feel this is working against it). I went through what I bought rather quickly so I stocked up, buying both Grether’s sugar free blueberry and Dr.Doolittle’s classic blackcurrant again. I have Grether’s classic blackcurrant (not sugar free) in my cart for next time, so maybe I’ll update when I’ve tried those, but it won’t be for a while. NOW: if you want to know how they worked in terms of singing - phenomenal! Highly recommend! Clearer sound, less vibrato, and overall feel like I am easily hitting notes that are usually difficult for me. But like I said, effects are pretty short. But worth it? For me, absolutely! I also had a day where I wasn’t feeling good: wasn’t eating or drinking anything, but I kept popping (the Grether’s) just to keep my mouth from going dry. It’s weird to explain, but they did help in this odd scenario. They are advertised to dry mouth sufferers as well, so I think that’s YES, they would help you, if this is your aim. So, at this very moment, #1 Dr.Doolittle’s originals, #2 Grether’s sugar free blueberry, and removed from list: Dr.Doolittle’s sugar free anything. I honestly have really high hopes for Grether’s original, too. I think the sugar free part is just making them harder to chew and more unpleasant to eat (they don’t “melt” the same as the ones with sugar) and possibly that makes it so they don’t work as well? Like the sugar actually adds to the effect? Maybe I’m making it up in my mind. But that’s the most honest review you’re going to see out of these! hope this helps others like me!

Smells like cat pee. I genuinely thought my cat had peed in my office. Just don’t order these. I looked it up, blackcurrant leaves and berries can smell like cat pee. At least I know it’s real? But they also taste gross. Never again. Just order Grether’s - they work the same way but they put the right concentration of blackcurrant so they’re just fruity and functional. DO NOT buy these. Grether’s are well worth the extra few bucks, unless your goal is to have cat pee breath.

Loved these! A bit pricey, but work well and taste great.

They do the job. They’re definitely not the best on the market, but I was looking for alternative options.

So very delicious as I remember from 5 decades ago. Not inexpensive, but worth it. These glycerine lozenges put a smile on my face and melt slowly, but it’s sometimes hard to resist the urge to chew them up.

I prefer pine bros over these. Thought I would give them a try. I am simply not a fan of the flavor. It was the only one with real sugar, I will not touch fake sugar like stevia or whatever. Please offer more flavors in a regular formula. Plus texturally these are a little off. They are hard on the outside and soft on the inside. It is a little weird. I dislike the taste enough, that I never really tried them for a sore or dry throat, so say how they would work for that. Also for some weird reason, they are all taped together and the bags rip if you pull them off. So the whole point of a little travel sized bag, is mute because I have to use them the second I separate them. Maybe I got a weird batch!

I love these!!

Very hard and not like the English verson