i take the granules, just a big spoonful with a little EVOO to moisten. I like the taste and texture. Another thing I notice -- a masque of the granules melted in a little hot water is rather like silk, like a facial. Seems to really have a postive effect on the skin.
Hard to wash off though, needs a bit of something like fine cornmeal and azomite, mixed together into a paste. Followed by some pineapple vinegar. MM! than you smell good enough to eat. :-)
azomite = A to Z of minerals and trace elements. Also nice in a masque of yogurt.