exactly that - its up there with how long is a piece of string.
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and yet a legal definition exists for pet food. 
dogs canāt litigate against you 
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oh if onlyā¦ 
Without this downgrade it would have been necessary to increase the price. So the downgrade means that you save money. You can spend this money on supplements. And you get almost every micronutrient, antioxidant or āsuperfood powderā on for example amazon.
What I find much more troubling is the flavour changeā¦
After relocation-forced break I ordered (as usual) 8 bags, and while I am not expert enough to chip in on nutritional changes, I need to say I am very disappointed by the changes to flavors. Not that the taste was perfect, but it was fairly āneutralā, i.e., even if you did not enjoy it 100%, it was not bothering you too much.
The new version taste like a combination of caugh syrop and warm, de-carbonated Coca Cola Light.
As-is, it is not palatable.
Before commiting to Huel, I tried some other brands, and the key edge was always the lack of this strong artificial sweetener aftertaste, even though it was often way more expensive (i.e., vs MyProtein Whole Fuel, and several other more āgym-orientedā brands).
I am seriously considering stopping Huel altogether (for reference, I used to be ~50% Huel for quite some time, having consumed some ~100 bags already)
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Dear Huel Community,
As a devoted user of Huel for several years, Iāve always valued our discussions and shared experiences with Huel products. Today, Iām reaching out to express my concerns about the recent Huel v3.1 release.
Huel has been a significant part of my diet for years, and Iāve consistently been impressed with its quality and flavor. All previous Huel versions v1.1 - v3.0 were a standout for me, offering a perfect blend of taste and texture that I came to rely on.
However, my recent experience this year with Huel v3.1 has been a big disappointment. The change in flavor profile was quite unexpected, shifting from the subtle, balanced taste of v3.0 to a sweeter, more vanilla-like flavor in v3.1. This increase in sweetness is quite pronounced and deviates significantly from the classic Huel taste that I cherished.
The texture change in v3.1 has also been a point of contention for me. The new version seems to have a finer granularity, which, while possibly appealing to some, doesnāt resonate with my preference. It feels more akin to a standard protein shake, losing that unique Huel character.
This shift has led me to a crossroads. As a loyal Huel consumer, Iām now faced with the tough decision of whether to continue with the brand, a scenario I never anticipated facing.
I wanted to gather insights from this community to see if these feelings are mutual.
Huel has been a crucial part of my nutrition journey for a long time, and I am hopeful that we can navigate this challenging phase with v3.1 together.
I have to admit that I prefer smoother shakes, and I donāt mind sweetness. Texture is much more important to me than taste, as I have a strong sensitivity for texture. Actually it is the most important aspect to me.
If you donāt like the flavour: Have you tried other flavours? Or unflavoured?
Hi there,
I actually prefer a coarser texture in my shakes. It gives more of a feeling of eating real food and helps me feel fuller for longer. Iāve noticed that very fine textures, similar to protein shakes, donāt sit well with me. They can cause a sudden spike in blood sugar due to the finer granules being absorbed quickly into the bloodstream.
Iām currently using the unflavored Huel indeed, and itās becoming the only Huel product that I can tolerate, after the big downgrade with v3.1. When it gets a bit too bland for my taste, I like to mix in a banana to add some natural sweetness and flavor.
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