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You might just need to use a different oil. I found that avocado oil tasted better than olive, to me.

frank_crook said: worst place to suggest that Rosa Labs could ever do anything wrong Of course they could, they did lots of things wrong, and made many mistakes. frank_crook said: As a programmer in his late 20s, I can totally understand how a company…

@axcho - you're a the man.

It's here. Unboxing: Mixing: Tasted a bit before putting it in the fridge. Definitely powdery, as reported, and the vanilla and sucralose is very evident, but not bad. Should be much smoother in the morning. Looking forward to it!

This forum is probably the worst place to suggest that Rosa Labs could ever do anything wrong. It's loaded with fans of the company that will serve as apologists to any complaint. Many of them have these I'm-never-wrong personalities that just beg the…

Thanks @Razzuel for kind words.Many say that you should have diarrhea eating raw foods when criticise the product, but the practice shows another. I also feel myself perfect and prove it eating every day. But let me clarify situation with flavours.Yes,…

@Owenleejoeking, ugh, that's not good. Okay, a week's worth isn't too bad - I'll go ahead and send you a new batch for free. How does that sound? In the meantime I'll look into USPS insurance...

I agree with all that has been suggested about legality in these last few posts and encourage @Spaceman to respond.

Then its not above and beyond, it is just your expectation. When they go above and beyond for me, they don't just gain back trust, they make me like them, because they don't have to do that and its not what I expect. Expecting that much more just escalates…

Nope, sure dont. Not when it comes to the food service industry. If you mess up I expect you to go above and beyond to gain back my trust.

I used about 50/50 V8 to Soylent ratio, and it didn't improve the flavor of either product but it was edible. Soylent and V8 definitely taste better by themselves compared to the blend. On the other hand, one banana and about 8 oz of Soylent blended…

Big ol' upvote for Soylent Jell-o, @shadowhawkxx

Whole wheat flour is on my 'try it out' list. Oat Flour is my current go to carb source along with Maltodextrin.

Answers in no particular order: I used to eat fairly well (serving of actual veggies at every meal, nothing frozen, all cooked from scratch) but in the weeks approaching soylent have devolved to my previous diet of Pizza, pasta and burgers. With missing…

Link! (there are lots more on google if you search "double bag ice cream", or "ice cream in a ziploc bag", or similar queries) Generally speaking, you can make ice cream by putting milk, sugar, and flavoring in a small sealed bag, then putting that bag…

ElCarnicero said: If money was no object (to a point) which type of oil would be best? I use Udu oil 3-6-9 blend, I have used it for years and only requires 1-5 tablespoons per day depending on body weight. I've been doing 2 tablespoons per day and…

Mystify said: Alternatively, just use the double-bag and ice method of making ice cream with soylent, whichever is more convenient for you. OK I'm curious... what is this method of which you speak? Mystify said:

Mystify said: I'll also mention the idea I've said before: put soylent through an ice cream maker. Oooh, you know what, my family used to make ice cream every 4th of July. I'll see if maybe I can get that to happen again this year, and do just that…

I'll also mention the idea I've said before: put soylent through an ice cream maker.Alternatively, just use the double-bag and ice method of making ice cream with soylent, whichever is more convenient for you.

Fair enough. I do encourage those who wish to experiment to do so. Many people have asked about having a solid form of Soylent and who better to find what works than those who are using the product. At least until RL can fund a test kitchen.

If it's real EVOO, it's 100% cold pressed olive oil. That's it. Anything else is fake, adulterated and not legal. If you buy from local or certified sources, what you see is what you get. Otherwise it can be a mix of olive oil and others oils, or Extra…

You don't see the absurdity of expecting above and beyond? That is like expecting people to exceed expectations.

I'm not against the concept of others joining in, but making that a rule would just about prohibit any (non-DIY) international friends And as a general concept generally ok with being the taste-tester for various odd combinations, even if the idea's…

Please keep us posted! I'd love to see what you come up with.

The whole point of this product is to remove eating and the time of making food... Now you're just going in reverse this is kinda silly.

What brand of masa are you using? The Maseca brand and the walmart "great value corn tortilla mix" have been reported to have the least grittiness.For letting it sit a while, did you let it sit overnight?Another suggestion: Try different ratios of water.…

I would like to propose that if you suggest a combo in this thread you must test it and report the results.

I go above and beyond when it comes to the wait staff so I expect the same in return. Even on bad service I tip 15% on good service its 30 to 40 or more.

Awesome, thanks guys! I'm glad to see that price is low, I was planning on getting retested every 6 weeks or so.

Boil it with cornmeal, like a soylenty cornmeal mush. The goal is a porridge type dish.

I expect them to compensate me for their errors. If they go above and beyond that, I will take note, and indeed, it will increase my esteem of them and make me more likely to recommend them to people. However, that does not mean I should demand that from…

Patience @vanclute. All good things come to those who wait. Like Rosa labs I wouldn't want to release an inferior experience.

Whats rude is terrible service.

LOL More power to ya... I'm experimental enough to maybe try making cookies once @leecauble1 finally shares her recipe with the public, but beyond that and the occasional smoothie... yeah not so much. =D Should definitely be interesting for a lot of…

I have to agree with Mystify... even if within your rights and their expectations, I was raised to consider it rude. If they offer it, so be it (and I'll be grateful and impressed, usually), but I'm not asking for more than the "problem item". Sorry,…

Mystify said: That is entirely besides the point. The point is it is your right to ask for more if you think you have been wronged in the service industry. And they expect you too. Mystify said:

Alright, so if @vanclute is the herald of standard, everyday-use Soylent experience, I'm going to make a thread such that I can pioneer a log of "what if I put this with this?? Or in other words, I'm going to try a bunch of weird stuff with Soylent…

vanclute said: My thoughts exactly! Maybe has some special meals planned first or something? This, still finishing up food and some planning/extra tools required (blenders, measuring apparatus and such). Plus my girlfriend and I are going to get…

Here ya go: http://blog.soylent.me/post/57093567359/get-a-5-discount-on-lab-tests This is a good one to get: http://www.healthonelabs.com/pub/tests/test/pid/14

That is entirely besides the point.

My thoughts exactly! Maybe has some special meals planned first or something?

LOL well I certainly am doing my best to be well positioned for that in case it ever happens. But more than anything we just want Soylent to thrive and grow and be here forever so that we can continue to throw money at them!

Why are you waiting?

Another bad comparison. There is a huge difference between the service industry and sales industry. At most good restaurants they will only give you what you ask for. IF you ask more there is more that they are authorized to give you. From complete comps…

Ha! I got mine last Wednesday and I'm not starting until Friday! Haven't even opened a packet!

I didn't say that the company may not be better off giving in to their demands. I am saying that the customer that demands it is out of line. They are taking something that is above and beyond the call of duty and making it into an expectation. If you…

I don't know anything about discounts, but if you're looking for a 3rd party for blood tests, there is WellnessFX. I haven't used them yet, so I'm just passing the name on. Let us know what you end up doing and how it goes.

@Snowman I agree with you overall, but regarding "has not been tested by the FDA", do they actually conduct these kinds of tests anyway? Maybe "approved" is the correct word. See also: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm047470.htm

Well, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, haha, but I don't have diarrhea now that I've been using 100% FOOD for the last couple days. I had the diarrhea for I think weeks, probably due to not having a good diet, so this is a good sign. I haven't been…

The amount of publicity your videos have resulted in would put you on the top of the payroll in that case @vanclute

Would be nice if you posted in the format... That doesn't really give anyone information.

Since I'm a digital marketer as a big part of my living, this was one of the first questions I asked about a month ago. I was told that they weren't planning on it at this time, but it didn't sound like the door was closed. Obviously I encouraged them…

Mystify said: Its like if you give return someone's wallet; them giving you some money as thanks is a kind gesture, demanding money for finding it makes you a jerk. No, they are absolutely not even remotely the same. When I go to a restaurant I am…

I was just wondering if you'll ever have a referral program for people who want to promote this product or also make money off it by convincing and making other aware of its existence.

Mostly, I give any crowdsourced project I back 1 full calendar year after their promised date to deliver. Most of them get delayed, especially if they plan for a certain amount of orders and get backed by way more than anticipated. I mean, yes, I paid…

Fixing the order or refunding it should be expected. Anything past that should not be, and would be an attempt from the company to make amends. Demanding that additional compensation just reeks of entitlement and wanting to exploit the system. Its like…

Actually what am I even saying... that's just a link to our blog and not even an amazon link. So now I really have no idea. Unless maybe my server got associated with a "bad neighborhood" or something, which is certainly possible. A head scratcher…

wow what the heck...? That's really bizarre. Do they not like Amazon links now? Thanks for the heads up, though I doubt there's much I can do about it. Bizarre.

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SchlotkinMD said: Didn't even sneak a taste yet. proud of myself Now that's some willpower! =) Looking forward to hearing what you think tomorrow... SchlotkinMD said:

I remember awhile back Rosa teamed up with a blood test company to offer reduced prices on tests. I was hoping to get my own blood work done prior to starting with my Soylent later this week. Any recommendations? As a side note, I do have health insurance,…

I ordered a single week, and after realizing the shipping time may take two months, I purchased an unopened week of Soylent via Ebay. That should arrive in the next day or two, but if I like it, I'd like to modify my existing single week order into a…

Wait, so do we eat one of these per day or do we make two of them?

Mystify said: Like, if I go to a restaurant and they mess up my order, if they offer me a discount it will make me happy, but if I demand a discount then I am just an entitled jerk. I disagree completely. I worked food service industry for 15 years.…

I mix all the powders once a week into individual tuperware type containers. Each night I blend one container, the milk, some water and the oils for about 2-5 minutes then pour into a takeya pitcher. I then fill then pitcher to the top (or bottom of…

Yeah, chewing gum stimulated the stomach to secrete stomach acid, nearly as much as actual food, only there is nothing for the stomach acid to digest. So, your description is fairly accurate, and you end up with an overly acidic stomach.

If they decided to give us a bonus to make up for it, great, it may indeed help customer relations. But people telling them they should give out an extra bonus, esp to a group you are part of, doesn't sound right. Like, if I go to a restaurant and they…

@vanclute Yeah, I added the entire pouch and then filled the bottle with water. After shaking, there was a decent amount of room left for more water, but I assumed that I wasn't supposed to add more. I had another glass just now after adding a bit more,…

Hey, I'm an insulin dependent diabetic (type 1.5, weird I know) and signed up to get some more info on your recipe. I was curious how this particular diet affects your blood sugar, and any other health effects you might have notice (BP - Lipids - etc...).…

I just wanted to point out that there's a difference between the UL of niacin from a supplement and from food. There's no known UL for niacin from food, but the UL from supplements is 35mg. So, it's probably ok to go a little over that if you're not getting…

Interesting, your link is blocked by K aspersky.

Equally reduce the oats and the whey until you get down to 1800 calories

Yes that would work ... I would be concerned about the additives used to make it into a pill. If you are going to grind up 200 pills you are going to get a lot more than the potassium. I would try broadening your search there are other potassium sources…

Hey all, I have a variety of food intolerances and sensitivities including gluten-intolerance, dairy-intolerance, and IBS. Whew. Unfortunately my sensitivities seem to include (even gluten-free) oats, so I've been looking for a soylent solution with…

How do you prepare this?

Very informative and matter-of-fact / honest video! I also like that you nailed (I think) the true intended use of the product ... I suspect most people, myself included, do not plan to replace all our meals with the stuff. My intention is, as you indicate,…

Potentially somewhat relevant: shadowhawkxx said: Well, in the interest of Science, here's the timeline over the last few days: Thursday: First Soylent day. 100% Soylent. Went to bed sort of extra-tired.Friday: Everything is terrible. Arguments…

You sounds so much like my wife...LOL She just loves her flavored coffee. She's got to have 3-4 cups of any coffee in AM just to be able to hold a conversation. CHEERS! to your continuing good health.

Well, in the interest of Science, here's the timeline over the last few days: Thursday: First Soylent day. 100% Soylent. Went to bed sort of extra-tired.Friday: Everything is terrible. Arguments with toilet. No Soylent, too rich for nausea. Nausea…

I finally picked up my 8 week supply this afternoon. Of course it was supposed to arrive yesterday, but I was out of town. So, I had it redirected to a local FedEx Office location so that I could pick it up on a Sunday (I didn't want it sitting on my…

I'm kinda amazed you are able to taste the salt. You must have a very sensitive sense of taste.

I can sympathise, trying some to the US based recipes is a nightmare as its hard to source the ingredients (why is oat flour so hard to find in the UK?). As for the multivitamins, I can honestly say removing them would have no effect on flavour. Your…

I made a batch of the famous People Chow 3.0.1 and couldn't handle the grittiness. I tried the usual methods; letting it sit a while, using hot water. It's was still too gritty. I looked for an alternative ingredient to the corn that would be smoother.…

Just a heads up I make a lower calorie version (1500) of this for those interested. http://diy.soylent.me/recipes/diet-liquid-cake-v12-2

Aracham said: Pizza, burgers, etc. Still around the ballpark of 2000-2400 calories, but much higher in fat and carbs. How much pizza and burgers are we talking? They can be pretty high calorie foods. I think it's easy to underestimate them. A burger…

I updated the recipe with the banana and removed the milk. Milk mostly affected the sodium and potassium. The banana covers that off rather well as you can see.

I'm mainly worried about nutrients. I can't touch milk.

I guess it would depend on why you were replacing the milk. I might add 100g banana. This would have similar characteristics of thickening the recipe and masking the taste. However, you would lose the creaminess of the milk and have a significant a banana…

Well he looks adorable. =)

vanclute said: But spend the day gardening her flowers, or be outside watering for an hour during the afternoon winds, and she'd be a mess. You know............... vanclute said:

He is reddish brown toy poodle

We're still consuming conventional food when we feel like it, probably for about 10% to 30% of our meals on average per week. I suppose a food related allergy isn't impossible, but her issues were TOTALLY specific to being outdoors. As long as she'd…

Is she consuming only Soylent, or also eating other foods? Just a suggestion; she could have an allergy to a food she was consuming on a regular basis before.

Very interesting recipe. What would you replace the milk with?

TheFozz08 said: So just for my reference, when can I be expecting my 1-week order that I placed almost 8 months ago? My own non-official predictions: most 4 week orders will likely get knocked out this week, 2-3 week orders the next week and 1 week…

Thanks everyone for all the awesome advice and tips!