# Confusion in Huel complet protein consumption **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [February 28, 2023, 9:57am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/confusion-in-huel-complet-protein-consumption/24476 "2023-02-28T09:57:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![at0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9c0ed/32.png) [@at0](https://discuss.huel.com/u/at0)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2023, 9:57am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/confusion-in-huel-complet-protein-consumption/24476/1 "2023-02-28T09:57:09Z")
I am little confused as I see 2 types of details at different places on timings of consumption of huel complet protein after preparing it. On packaging it says it needed to be consumed within 30 minutes of the mixing with the water. While on website of huel under FAQ below the product details it says, Once prepared, Huel can be kept for 24 hours in the fridge. To save time at breakfast, why not prepare it the night before? Plus, it’s better cold! Which one is correct ans should be followed? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Phil\_C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/phil_c/32/8494_2.png) [@Phil\_C](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Phil_C)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2023, 10:00am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/confusion-in-huel-complet-protein-consumption/24476/2 "2023-02-28T10:00:55Z")
Hi – the _ **Once mixed with water, Huel Complete Protein should be consumed within 30 minutes** _ refers to the Complete Protein. The core powders (v.3 and BE) can be kept refrigerated for upto 24 hours and many people leave them refrigerated overnight to improve the texture. ---
**Author:** ![Charlotte\_Huel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/charlotte_huel/32/10962_2.png) [@Charlotte\_Huel](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Charlotte_Huel)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2023, 10:30am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/confusion-in-huel-complet-protein-consumption/24476/3 "2023-02-28T10:30:02Z")
Welcome to the forum @at0 🫂 @Phil_C is right 30mins for Complete Protein and 24hrs for our powder meals. But if this Q&A is displayed incorrectly on our website, can you please send an email to [team@huel.com](mailto:team@huel.com) with a screenshot of this so we can pass it over to our e-commerce team! ---
**Author:** ![at0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9c0ed/32.png) [@at0](https://discuss.huel.com/u/at0)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/confusion-in-huel-complet-protein-consumption/24476/4 "2023-02-28T10:45:03Z")
Thank you @Phil_C and @Charlotte_Huel for clarification. I use the EU website, where its mentioned same for the powders and the complete protein. I will send an email to the team with the required data. ---
**Author:** ![MikeMcginty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@MikeMcginty](https://discuss.huel.com/u/MikeMcginty)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2023, 5:00am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/confusion-in-huel-complet-protein-consumption/24476/5 "2023-03-01T05:00:18Z")
Also worth noting that the complete protein powders can be had much longer after 30 minutes, it’s just a recommendation on taste, rather than safety or nutrition. I often make one in the morning and then have it at the end of the day. I didn’t even notice a taste issue until it was pointed out on the forum. ---
**Author:** ![at0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9c0ed/32.png) [@at0](https://discuss.huel.com/u/at0)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/confusion-in-huel-complet-protein-consumption/24476/6 "2023-03-01T13:56:37Z")
I thought it might be related to the content inside it rather than the taste. But I did not tried it yet keeping it longer than 30 minutes. ---
**Author:** ![MikeMcginty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@MikeMcginty](https://discuss.huel.com/u/MikeMcginty)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/confusion-in-huel-complet-protein-consumption/24476/7 "2023-03-01T14:30:08Z")
> [@Huel Protein - 30 minutes limit](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-protein-30-minutes-limit/21656/2): > > Hey @asdfgh, it’s not to do with the nutritional value or the safety of having your Complete Protein, so if you’ve been having it after 30 mins and still enjoy it, no worries. However, we think that the taste of it gets worse after about 30 minutes, probably due to the amount of BCAAs in it. But if you don’t mind, then carry on! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/huel/original/2X/d/db5d841204005adb07642c1c8eb76a1f96476f3d.png) [@system](https://discuss.huel.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/confusion-in-huel-complet-protein-consumption/24476/8 "2024-02-29T14:30:09Z")
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