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NovusBogus wrote:I've heard of it, but it's not very cost effective. ~$3 per meal at the best price available, my 5 days a week lunch ramen is about $1.05 and that's with the good stuff. And ramen is tasty.
Skullzer wrote:Wasn't that a movie?
just brew it! wrote:I guess my take on it is, unless you're on a really tight budget, or are trying to survive a post-apocalyptic food shortage, why in the world would you *want* to eat a near-flavorless carb/protein powder instead of actual food?
wierdo wrote:A quick and nutritious meal for those in a hurry for example? I don't usually have time to eat breakfast, it consists mostly of coffee and pretzel or an energy shake. My co-worker grabs a greasy burger or such from McDonalds for his. I could see this being a better alternative.
cynan wrote:Noticed that the carbs come from Oat starch (OK) and Maltodextrin. If a large proportion of carbs come from the latter, this could be concerning.
slowriot wrote:You'll have to keep us all updated drfish. I've been curious about Soylent since reading that Ars piece too. If there's no bad side effects I could definitely see myself using this as a lunch meal replacement. Taste and texture are not really an issue though I'd be curious how you think it fairs in that regard too.
just brew it! wrote:I guess my take on it is, unless you're on a really tight budget, or are trying to survive a post-apocalyptic food shortage, why in the world would you *want* to eat a near-flavorless carb/protein powder instead of actual food?
just brew it! wrote:I guess my take on it is, unless you're on a really tight budget, or are trying to survive a post-apocalyptic food shortage, why in the world would you *want* to eat a near-flavorless carb/protein powder instead of actual food?
wierdo wrote:There are all sorts of green things that you could add. Spinach, for example.I guess the next step is to add food coloring and make it green.
JustAnEngineer wrote:There are all sorts of green things that you could add. Spinach, for example.
wierdo wrote:Thanks for sharing guys, I thought they solved the grainy feel issue, I guess that's still a challenge for them sounds like. Maybe needs more time in the blender? No idea.
Not that I'm too concerned about it, but would've been neat if they indeed did sort that out. I guess the next step is to add food coloring and make it green.
willyolio wrote:i'll be honest: i was interested in soylent until i realized it was nothing at all special.