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number1pete: They need to offer a version without artificial sweetners. I have been on DIY soylent for a year with no artificial sweetners. Surely they can remove Sucralose. I won't be ordering a new batch. Had no clue it had Sucralose until these…

Kurz der Vermerk: Es fehlen nurnoch die Pakete mit Bitartrat und das Abtei A-Z. Sollten in den nächsten 3-4 Tagen (hoffentlich...) ankommen. Ansonsten ist alles von den wichtigen Sachen da, es kommen noch ein paar Hilfsmittel.

Hey guys, I'm pretty new to this. I love the concept and want to find something that works for me so I ordered a day's worth of 100% food. When it got here, I found it pretty vile. Couldn't finish more than a few gulps of either flavor. Is most soylent…

thanks for clearing that up, wikipedia confirms what you said. Clearly the vitamin k content is not the issue.

Excuse me, I'm just cheerful because I got an email from Rosa Labs over the weekend containing a FedEx tracking number. My Soylent is on the way! I ordered one week's worth on April 11, 2014 & Rosa Labs did exactly what they said they would, get it to…

You just contradicted your own previous demand for a, "full refund as an apology," and so on. Hmmm?

Any update on this @JulioMiles , @ana , @MattCauble ? I PM'd you the info a few days ago.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Splenda alters gut microflora and increases intestinal p-glycoprotein and cytochrome p-450 in male rats. MB Abou-Donia, EM El-Masry, AA Abdel-Rahman, RE McLendon and SS Schiffman, Journal of…

Benji: it wasn't just weeks or months, we're talking years Is that perhaps a bit of an exaggeration? It's coming up to a year and a half for the earliest backers, but no one has waited 2 years or more, years-plural, since sending their money. Correct…

Tetsuo: My first guess would be vitamin K because its a blood thinner and its easy to not get enough through a typical diet. From what I've read, vitamin K is not a thinner; somewhat opposite, it's a clotter. They give vit K to newborns in the USA…

Well after reading this thread I am feeling decidedly light headed. Are the effects blood loss able to be spread by Internet forums?

I was wondering if anyone has tried freezing Soylent. I install home security systems for a living and was wanting to freeze a days worth and letting it melt throughout the day as I drink it. I know I can just bring a cooler but if it freezes good, I'd…

(echoing what I posted on FB, wanted to share and get feedback) Tomorrow morning I’m going to replace all my meals with Soylent for a week. Whenever the topic comes up people always ask the same questions so I wanted to do a FAQ sorta thing. -What…

Just finished my first pitcher. The taste is fine and I have already subscribed for another months worth. The few hours of cooling in the fridge did make it smoother. I think I may like it a bit thicker than the directions suggest. The next pitcher I…

There's no measurement for the banana and rice flour?

No, have you tried it? Always open to new ways to drink it that dont taste like batter.

Wheat doesnt really taste good raw. This recipe originally used oat to mimic Soylent. Oat gives people gas so Max tried different carbs and settled on Masa. It had good fiber and a good nutritional profile. and it doesnt seem to cause gas. This is one…

are they not the same thing? Cornmeal - no Cornstarch - no Corn flour = masa Yes Masa is made from hominy. Hominy is made by "nixtilization". They soak the corn in stuff which make sit healthier and easier to digest. Then it is dried and ground in…

None. I happen to think crowdfunding makes for bad business, because there is a sense of entitlement among a large pool of backers that can interfere with the fits and starts of bringing a company into operation. By choosing to crowdfund Soylent has invited…

You do realise everything you just said, is complete nonsense.

LOL....is the OP for real? No matter how badly this circus is managed the white knights will still be here defending it.

@JulioMiles or @MattCauble, just checking on my 1 week. Got address confirmation on 8/28, and nothing else. Sporadic 1 week shippments seen in blogs and forums without much updating from folks. Any help?

Please, would everybody just stop speaking their minds? Think of the children!

You are referring to the new user welcome banner. You should only see that once until you have dismissed it. Open this site in anon / incognito / private to view it.

Basically the scoop was designed prior to 1.0 and they guessed wrong on the measurements. A bag is roughly 5 scoops ( http://discourse.soylent.me/t/soylent-measurements-dont-add-up/15860 ). It could vary a bit based on how you pack the scoop and settling…

You are using a lot of cocoa and may find that you actually like it if you reduce it a bit to start, try 15-25g and see how it goes. Soy protein is a good source of iron, you may consider replacing some of whey to make up the difference. Coconut floor,…

Could you remove the autism insult? It seems unnecessary.

You're way out of line. He didn't spam his view on the complainers threads, he started his own. If you don't like his views you don't have to read his posts, but he is entitled to his view ever bit as much as you are entitled to yours. Seems like you…

Guh, I don't think I can keep this up much longer. There's too much vanilla and sucralose in the mixture. Granted, I have a highly sensitive sense of taste, but I keep having to compensate for the sweetness by having salty snacks alongside it (and yes…

You're way out of line, it wasn't just weeks or months, we're talking over a year but that wasn't it, it was the constant over promising and massively under delivering, the BS that was given, the blatant smack in the face updates and I could go on. People…

Well, my posts have apparently earned me an Editor Badge, whatever that means, so maybe I'll continue to post pre-Soylent shipment, since the algorithms of the blogging software seem to appreciate me. Unless a real human awards the badges. Removed the…

Hello! I'm relatively new to Soylent, and this is my first time on this subreddit, sorry if I'm breaking rules with this post. I'd like to know what DIY variant/offbrand you'd recommend for weight loss- that'd be suitable to be the only thing I eat. Thank…

OK... An objection about my using three letters in caps. I suppose I could & should have used italics. As mentioned, I'm not an experienced blogger. Two requests for empirical evidence that the vast majority of Soylent customers awaiting their delayed…

Thanks! So am I correct in assuming that it constitutes approx 333 calories?

That is a half serving. Be sure to add the recommended oil

Still doesn't particularly matter. The human body has a lot wider tolerances than that.

In the manual and on the back of the scoop it instructs you to use 1 scoop of soylent and 2 scoops of water to make one serving, but on the handle of the scoop it says "1/2 meal." So when I make soylent using 1 scoop soylent & 2 scoops water am I making…

Yeah, but if I'm spreading it over two days...

How many experiences have you had with a crowd funded start-up? What other company did you help crowd fund, and can you compare/contrast your experience with them?

's ok. They actually tried to deliver yesterday, but office closed - I should get it tomorrow. Glad you're feeling better (you are, right?) So, if you sent me the "new" version of Schmoylent Clean, is that http://diy.soylent.me/recipes/schmoylent-clean-vanilla?

you cacao stats say 46kcal in the recipe editor and then when i CLICK the cacao listing in the recipe editor it says 226 kcal, it does this for many of the ingredients... what do?

oldbushie: That said, I would prefer Soylent with no sugar additives at all, real or fake. ... It just seems odd to have even a single additive that's non-necessary, even if it is to "cover up the taste". AlisonG: I would appreciate cane sugar or…

Hi there. Saw you made a variant of my recipe. I dropped the Sodium to 3g because it tastes slightly salty in my opinion. I found that some of the other ingredients had chloride in it. I think MML has enough salt in it that you could probably drop…

@NinoJoylent Whats the current output like? Im working through a trial order right now but if I ordered 90 Meals then another 90 two weeks later and then every 28days after that are you up to a stage where I can get them consitently and quickly?

Although I agree with people that alpha gpc is more effective than choline bitartrate, I typically take choline bitartrate because of the price different. Plus, I eat a decent amount of eggs, so I'm pretty sure I get enough choline. One thing that hasn't…

Another option that I haven't seen anybody throw out is just to eat some food along with your soylent. The effect seems to be related to consumption speed, which is likely related to how fast things move from stomach->intestine. In my own anecdotal experience…

It doesn't really matter if the nutrients aren't perfectly divided each serving. You'll be getting them all anyway.

Well, it's only been a week and a half since I got my shipping notification for the one-week order, so hopefully you're right! I am using the same email address for both.

Can you please site a specific study validating that statement?

I recently received my backer kit recently and after a week of using this I just wanted to say this stuff is awesome. Tastes good, convenient, leaves me feeling good. Everybody here complaining about this product needs some patience and direction. First…

After receiving your initial order, your re-order/subscription should be prioritized and ship within 1-2 weeks, it should not be counted as a new order UNLESS you set up your subscription using a different e-mail adress than the one you used for your…

Opinions and complaints - everyone's got 'em.

"I don't see any actual proof (one way or the other) as to who the real minority actually is." This. Let's not make threads stating things in all caps are they way things are when there is no proof or backing to the statement.

smeggot - Complaining about people who complain about complainers! Love it! Nicely stated. I know that it's all largely after the fact, that Soylent is nearly caught up, but drop by Soylent's Facebook page when you get a chance...From all the negative…

What were the results of your Hemp Seed and Soy Protein experiments? I've found that the gas problem does not abate and am hoping you really stumbled onto something, I just mixed up some Soylent with Hemp Seed Oil. has the terroir of lawn clippings.

Ahh, okay. I shake the pitcher for a good 15 seconds every time I take it out of the fridge, before pouring myself a cup, so I figure I'm keeping it all well mixed that way. I could be wrong, but it seems to be working.

I've been doing that to make sure the oil doesn't separate in the pitcher. This way I make sure the oil is distributed evenly per serving. Not a big hassle since I'm using the spoon I stir with to measure out the oil.

Cool man! ~(°=°)~

The blog is up to date. Also, if I remove the cocoa powder what could I use to replace the fiber and iron?

That says that some nutrients go from the veggies into the water. But again, if you drink the water, you still get the nutrients. Also, it refers to some of the nutrients being degraded by the heat of cooking - there's no heating involved in making Soylent,…

Interesting. I checked it up and unfortunately it does not match what I have. Drat. So far irritable bowels syndrome is best one. I can't wait to go pure soylent for couple months to see if it does it again so I know its bowels and not food.

Thanks. I saw this piece: www.dailymail.co.uk How quickly do vegetables lose their nutrients? Unfortunately you are probably losing a large proportion of the water soluble nutrients by doing this. which says…

I don't see any actual proof (one way or the other) as to who the real minority actually is. With Soylent shipping much faster these days, "impatient complainers" may be in the minority - that's only because the ship has largely sailed, though. I personally…

Works like a champ! Thanks!

Nice post. I agree reading these forums gives a lot of good information, but also the impression that lots of people are unhappy about the company. It is important to remember they are a minority.

I like your point about hydration too. I've gone in to get a draw after a summer run and been dehydrated enough that they couldn't get the blood out. Many gulps of water later and the blood flowed fine. Taught me a vivid lesson about hydrating properly…

Can I use corn flour instead of masa

All right, thanks for the info.

I'm on my third day of official Soylent, and I've been adding the whole bottle of oil into the pitcher. Can you clarify why you are only adding a little bit at a time to each cup. I am also drinking it one cup at a time, every couple hours or whenever…

Pues podemos esperar sentados... De momento la distribuicion en USA va lenta. En Europa hay un clon que se llama Mana pero están empezando

That is great news. I am not backer but ordered the day after backer orders expired. I look forward to finally getting my order.

I'm a one week backer too, and I got mine a few days ago. I immediately loved the smell of the powder as soon as I opened the pouch. Someone else on this board has described it as smelling like cake mix - I'm not much of a cake eater (or baker) so I…

I've been receiving a Soylent Discourse Digest update once a week, and earlier today I visited the Soylent Facebook page to see what's new at the company. I placed an order for Soylent back in June, and I'm awaiting my shipment. Soylent has been very…

After finally getting PeopleChow right, I tried adding a tablespoon of lime juice to a meal's worth and it was awesome. Then I tried adding a tablespoon of sour orange juice and it was even better. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Badia-Sour-Orange-Naranja-Agria-20-fl-oz/10311803

What I received was my original backer order from almost a year and a half ago. I've already been told that I'm on the same 12 week waiting list as every other newcomer for the monthly subscription. And even if it is only a week or two, I'd still like…

@Sara - at Powdered Foods Marketplace we made a similar attempt to feed Mangyan kids.We raised funds for ingredients and produced 100%FOOD, you may read of results here: discourse.powderedfoods.com Feed Starving Village?…

If you have already received your first order of Soylent, any re-orders or subscriptions you should ship within a week or two.

If you subscribed with the same email it should ship in 1-2 weeks.

Canola oil does not lack Vitamin K. http://www.canolainfo.org/news/latest_news.php?detail=28 http://www.ptinr.com/warfarin-you/dietary-food-beverage/food-interactions/cooking-oils-and-vitamin-k

I'm a one-week crowdfunding backer who received my order a few days ago. I'm on my third day of eating Soylent, second day exclusively, and so far I'm very happy with it. I'm already on the waiting list for a monthly subscription, but don't know…

Interesting... I know the taste isn't quite as sweet as the smell so I was kind of wondering about that.

Arterial blood is typically brighter yes, but the clotting part varies. The 22 and 24 gauge needles are not a big hole for blood to shoot through either. Even after a run of the mill blood draw the skin closing around the puncture site is typiaclly…

Agreed. I do plan on bringing it up to my doctor when I go on the 7th.

Sure if you make your DIY at kitchen you can save,but if you add to it a cost of the package (we use bottles) and shipping - you will find our regular price ~$3-3.5 per meal reasonable (depends on the volume). While experimental series should worth higher.…

Speculation is all well and good, but if you really have medical questions and concerns you should be consulting your doctor.

Sadly it had no effect on my gas levels. Only reducing intake has so far.

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Finally got an update from Soylent, should be shipping soon. But at this point what they really should be doing is sending me my Soylent and refunding the full price of the initial order as an apology for these frankly preposterous delays. Easily the…

Sucralose and stevia, being fine powders and very lightweight, get into the air really easily and smell sickly sweet. That doesn't happen with sugar granules, which are enormous, in comparison. In the right amounts, they all have the same sweetness when…

@leecauble1 the blood was the normal dark purple and the clotting was normal. Darn. @dakota0626 another pease of relevant info I should of mentioned earlier but didn't. I'm using a DIY soylent not Soylent. I'm using (s)oylent Green. http://diy.soylent.me/recipes/soylent-green-11

Water soluble vitamins like vitamin c are water soluble no matter what they are in, Soylent or other. That's not changeable. If veggies in water lose some vitamins into the water, then the vitamins are in the water, and you get them if you drink the…

Absolutely. There needs to be more soluble fiber in Soylent. I've had 9 of my 14 days, and each day results in unpleasant bathroom trips. It's pretty bad. I'll try adding some of the psyllium husk to my next batch... I wonder if it will have an impact…

Keen to order a sample batch, thanks for doing this.

That should have been apparent based on the color of the blood. Arterial blood is brighter red than venous blood due to the presence of oxygen. You also would have probably taken longer to clot when the needle was removed as the blood would be forcefully…

Thank you for the explanation. I really do appreciate it. Given what you said it's not as impossible she hit an artery as I thought. My veins roll and she initially missed the vein an had to hunt for it possibly hitting the artery.

Water soluable usually refers to how the body metabolizes and stores or elimates them. Water soluable vitamins taken in excess are eliminated in urine. Fat soluable are stored in fat cell and excess consumption can lead to toxicity. I'm not aware of…

Wouldn't that be only if the water were taken out after? o_O I mean it's not like the nutrients evaporate...