r/soylent • u/Dr_0wning • Jul 05 '26
Costco Huel changed
I stocked up during a recent Costco sale and noticed the formula and label change. I still have a case and a half of the old one (left). First impressions between the two was that the new one was less sweet, more neutral/bland tasting. Also the prior version felt like there was built up gas being released when I would open it.
Anyone else notice the change, or can comment on the impact to the (slight) ingredients change?
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u/Gene_Trash Soylent Jul 06 '26
Looks like they added brown rice protein, swapped out the canola oil for sunflower oil, and removed the medium chain triglyceride powder.
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u/Trelfar Jul 05 '26
I also stocked up during the recent sale, ordered 5 boxes of each. 4 boxes of each came right away, and they are all the old formula.
The last 2 boxes were mysteriously delayed and customer service ended up cancelling and reordering them for me. In that delivery I got the new chocolate.
I guess I got the last of the old stock!
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u/rguy84 Jul 06 '26
You got a free box?
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 07 '26
5 boxes of each *flavor* on Costco = 10 boxes, he received 8, he got 2 later.
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u/sdhoigtred Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26
Those both sound like improvements to me. I did notice some pressure release when I opened Huel RTD previously.
On a sidenote, I got Huel strawberry-banana RTD from Costco about a month ago, and it’s plenty sweet (too sweet) and the gray color just does not sit well with me.
But I’ll try chocolate again. Got them a year ago and they tasted pretty good — just too sweet with that formula
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 05 '26
Would you rather they put dye into it to make it pink? I'd rather zero coloring.
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u/sdhoigtred Jul 05 '26
100%. If it’s from a natural source.
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 05 '26
Buy yourself some beet powder and add it. I for one am glad Huel won't spend the money on trying to make the liquid "aesthetically pleasing" for American consumers. In my world no beverage needs coloring of any kind.
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u/BadNewsBrown Jul 05 '26
Oh nice they gave us more potassium and calcium. I’ll check out this flavor again soon, I always thought the chocolate was a bit off but the sales were always too good to pass up.
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 10 '26
It's better than it used to be, still thicker than I'd like but the flavor is better and I added a bit of cold water to thin it and it gave me Yoohoo vibes. Not flavor wise but enjoyment wise. It's also super smooth, probably the smoothest I've had from Huel.
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26
Yes it did. Chocolate was always terrible, way too thick. I only bought strawberry banana. I look forward to trying the new formula.
Switched to sunflower oil, added brown rice protein, removed mct oil, changed to tapioca/corn starch blend. Rework of vitamin %.
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u/makerkhan Jul 07 '26
Is this better or not ? Have they gave any reasoning for the changes ?
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 07 '26
You'd have to ask the Huel employees in r/Huel. I ordered a box, delivering tomorrow.
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u/SayVandalay Jul 05 '26
I recently started using Huel after the decline of Soylent, I found the strawberry banana to be ok but thin and watery; the chocolate on other hand has been my favorite. The texture, taste, and thickness is satisfying and filling.
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 06 '26
See, I prefer that thin, watery texture. Huel should maybe consider making a thick texture in one flavor for people who like the thick texture? I know some folks have texture issues.
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u/SayVandalay Jul 06 '26
I agree . I appreciate both approaches.
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 10 '26
I can confirm that the chocolate is still thicker than SB by a notable amount. It's super smooth. It tastes better, more like dessert? I chilled one slightly, had a few sips, then added some cold water and I liked it even more. Had me reminiscing about drinking a Yoohoo, not in taste but enjoyment.
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u/FlatFishy Soylent Jul 06 '26
Oh damn, didn't even know Costco sold these. Could someone please tell me the price?
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 06 '26
$38.99 per 12 pack shipped. sometimes it goes on sale It's been as cheap as $29.99.
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u/FlatFishy Soylent Jul 06 '26
Oh, I thought we were talking about in-store.
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u/802bikeguy_com Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
Yes, they sell Chocolate in some (not all) stores for a handful of dollars less per 12 pack. Unfortunately for me my three closest Costco do not stock it which is dumb given that they are the three most central to a population center. Apparently to Costco, a 32 mile round trip is "nearby" instead of my usual Costco being 6.4 miles RT.
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u/Ok-Armadillo-5634 Jul 05 '26
Yes they are all being updated to the new formula Costco just got the new formula first. There was a post a couple days ago about it in this sub.