I can buy this for $15 at any store with no Shipping! Why is your price so high?

Hi...that is exactly the reason why the price is so high. We have to ship this large container and it cost roughly $8-$10 to ship. We are able to be competitive on most item but some are less when you shop directly in a store as you do not have to pay shipping costs. Thank you for inquiring.

the container I have at home says 23.3 oz 114 doses, this says 48 oz yet still 114 doses. Which is correct?

I'm looking at mine sitting on the kitchen counter. It's the 48.2 oz. and it says 114 doses. It all depends on how many doses you take per day. They say three but I take one in the morning and one at around noon and that does me good...hope that helps..

Is this smooth or coarse?

This is our Orange Smooth Texture.

Why the artificial flavors and colors? I am VERY DISAPPOINTED in metamucil! I don't buy ANYTHING with artificial flavors or colors in it!

The artificial flavors and colors enhance the product both visually and with regard to taste. In light of your decision about purchasing a product with such ingredients such as these, perhaps you need to shop another product without these items that are against your taste?