# Help! Huel tastes bitter

**URL:** <https://discuss.huel.com/t/help-huel-tastes-bitter/8162>\
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**Created:** [April 13, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/help-huel-tastes-bitter/8162 "2018-04-13T18:31:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![Squizzle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Squizzle](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Squizzle)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/help-huel-tastes-bitter/8162/1 "2018-04-13T18:31:03Z")

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Hi.

I tried HUEL for the first time today and I really want to like it. But there is something that tastes very foul/bitter for me and am not sure why. I got both Original and New Improved and same thing. Way I went is mixing 100g HUEL with 500ml water, found it a little thick so did add more after. Any advice as to dealing with this very unpleasant aftertaste?

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**Author:** ![Michael\_Rozdoba](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/michael_rozdoba/32/1822_2.png) [@Michael\_Rozdoba](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Michael_Rozdoba)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/help-huel-tastes-bitter/8162/2 "2018-04-13T19:14:21Z")

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Try the fridge for a few hours or overnight (the mixed Huel, not you).

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**Author:** ![Squizzle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Squizzle](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Squizzle)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/help-huel-tastes-bitter/8162/3 "2018-04-13T19:19:15Z")

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Thanks for the reply and tip! I will try to leave it in the fridge overnight and see if it helps!

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**Author:** ![Squizzle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Squizzle](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Squizzle)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2018, 6:10am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/help-huel-tastes-bitter/8162/4 "2018-04-14T06:10:49Z")

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Update: Left in fridge overnight and had no issues with the taste. That’s very strange. Thanks a lot for the tip!

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**Author:** ![Tim\_Huel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/tim_huel/32/11195_2.png) [@Tim\_Huel](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Tim_Huel)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 8:46am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/help-huel-tastes-bitter/8162/5 "2018-04-16T08:46:57Z")

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Thanks @Michael_Rozdoba really appreciate you helping out with this one.

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> Left in fridge overnight and had no issues with the taste. That’s very strange.

I totally agree, the fridge + Huel is a magical place where all sorts of sorcery happens! Glad you’ve found a way to make Huel that works for you!

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**Author:** ![Squizzle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Squizzle](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Squizzle)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 8:59am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/help-huel-tastes-bitter/8162/6 "2018-04-16T08:59:55Z")

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Not only that but now I even enjoy it right after blending one. I guess I needed a day or two to adjust. Now I actually think its quite tasty! 🙂

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**Author:** ![ncdude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c37758/32.png) [@ncdude](https://discuss.huel.com/u/ncdude)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2018, 10:55pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/help-huel-tastes-bitter/8162/7 "2018-04-17T22:55:45Z")

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Certainly the refrigerator is magic. I find the vanilla to be too sweet and mix mine half unflavored/ half vanilla. I almost always add a handful of strawberries or a small banana. A good sprinkle of nutmeg really helps.