What do you think of the new vanilla shake?

[Daniel_Kofler]

I tried different foods in shake form - and got stuck with Jakes - because of the vanilla taste. Recently I placed a large order and was shocked to find that the taste was completely different. For me, the new vanilla shake tastes like a thin dough.
I don't understand why you have to change good things - if you want something new then create a "Vanilla 2" taste because of me - but don't change a product you order because you supposedly know it...

[Eric]

really... it changed again..? got now batch 597 & again the delicious vanilla flavor is gone.
3 different tastes the last 3 orders.

before: great vanilla flavor
1st change: caramelish
2nd change: smooth, vanilla flavour back - thx!
3rd change: eeehm, it's kinda dough -or should we call it "Jake Nature" or "Jake Pure Oaty"?!

hopefully batch 597 will be the 4th flavour... beside Banana, Fruit, ... and... again - a delicious Oaty Vanilla !

[Eelco_TeamJake]

Hi Eric, can you share your order ID and batch code? This shouldn't be the case!

[mgr]

I also was initially unpleasantly surprised by the flavour update. But having consumed a few more of my remaining pouches, I got somewhat used to the new taste, which surprised me as well. It still smells intensely artifical when opening a pouch of Jake, but I can drink the shakes now without too much of a reaction. I’m still wishing for it to taste as neutral as before though.
(Or maybe a 'natural' taste for those who loved the 'old vanilla' might be an option?)

Anyways, I actually noticed a significant difference in taste depending on the duration the shake spent in the fridge. The longer I kept it actively cooled, the more the artificial, intense vanilla taste came through. So for those of you still sitting on Jake shakes you don’t like, it might be worth a shot to just mix them with cold tap water and drink them shortly after—if that’s an option for you.

PS: I’m currently in batch NO-567.

[Eelco_TeamJake]

Hi mgr,

We'll be giving an update to all our customers shortly, also about the changes we've made with the Vanilla. We've had some supplier issues and are now planning to get a more consistent product line through one local and solid supplier that we're partnering up with.

Vanilla will be a point of attention, during the months we'll try to make positive adjustments, but always by checking the flavour with our testpanel.

Our banana and forest fruit shakes are 'under construction' and soon we'll relaunch the new banana. A big improvement in taste and texture, our testpanel was really positive about the development.

I'll look into the batch and check if there were any issues.

best regards,
Eelco

[Eric]

sorry Eelco for didn't answer, didn't knew you are kinda mod, until yet.
sadly i only have the batch # of my last order / subscription - but the last 3 order # as following:

#59607 June 7, 2019 (batch 597)
3rd change: eeehm, it's kinda dough - or should we call it "Jake Nature" or "Jake Pure Oaty"?!

#58972 May 18, 2019 (batch ?)
2nd change: smooth, vanilla flavour back - thx!

#58127 April 18, 2019 (batch ?)
1st change: caramelish

hope this can help !

[Eelco_TeamJake]

No problem, I can understand the confusion

I'll look into it and get back to you soon by email.

[SamEJ]

Created an account specifically for this thread.

I've been with Jake since 2017 or so I believe, always vanilla! The last two batches were horrible, so I cancelled my subscription. Before going with Jake I tried a range of others (Huel, DrinkMana, JimmyJoy). It went from the best to worst unfortunately.

Thanks for asking us for our opinion guys! I have faith that JakeTeam will correct this but timeout for now.

Things to improve - texture/bittiness, flavour profile, and return to the thickness of the old one.

[mgr]

Hi Eelco,

I wasn’t trying to raise an issue with that particular batch, I just mentioned it as reference in case other customers have different experiences from what I found out regarding the cooling of the shakes beforehand.

As part of your testpanel I’m already excited for the updates you’ll make to vanilla

Cheers!
-- mgr

[Eelco_TeamJake]

Hi Sam,
Thanks for the feedback, we'll take it with us when further developing our shake!

We'll send you a heads up if the flavour changes!
Eelco

[Eelco_TeamJake]

Allright, cool

Expect some new flavours to test in the upcoming month!

Eelco

[Koen]

I've followed the soylent developments from early on. Reading rob rineharts blog, trying home-made and many (mostly dutch) alternatives. I've liked Jake from the start.

Recently in one of many food related discussions I mentioned this great addition to my choices of food in my life. Like many times before i've convinced a friend to try Jake (i'm a big fan of oaty vanilla light) and let him try some of my batch. As always i forgot to send him the referral link for discount.

After he orderd a big batch he came back to taste mine and then complained his was worse. I tried for myself and had to admit this was not what I had expected. I usually order a big batch and have periods of eating more or less jake meals in a month, so I have a fairly old (more pink-ish) batch. This is more yellow, has more gritty mouth feel and very a different taste.

My friend and I agree that my older batch tastes better and feels easier on the stomach. I feel kind of betrayed, because my friend ordered his batch following my advice and didn't get what I promised him he'd get. I don't feel I can refer to this option as enthousiastically as I did before and i'm not planning to order any of this new wannabe oaty-vanilla.

Not looking forward to a new exploration of soylent-alikes, so I hope things will change back soon. Is there any way to get updated on changes to the formula? Oh and while you are changing things, maybe a bit less sodium? Thank you.

[Eelco_TeamJake]

Hi Koen,

Thank you for your message. As you can read in the replies above, we do admit things didn't go smoothly with the product change. Sorry to hear you're not satisfied with the product. Can you perhaps share the batch no. of your friend?

Hopefully we can solve the problem by providing him with an improved product or different flavor.

Regarding future development; we've set-up a testpanel. They have approved the new banana shake unanimously and we will introduce this at the start of July. On the website we'll clearly state that it is a new (changed) flavor. The same will happen with the Forest Fruit in the upcoming period.

Let me know the batch no. and I can come up with a solution!

All the best,
Eelco

[EvaH]

Hi Eelco,

You mention updating the Banana and Forest Fruit flavours, but what are the plans for the Vanilla flavour? (which seems to have drawn the most criticism) Are you planning to update Vanilla with the help of the panel as well, or is the current version the "final" one for now?

And if there are no changes coming to Vanilla in the near future, to what extent (if any) has the flavour changed since you switched suppliers?

I cancelled my Vanilla subscription after the switch (due to disliking the new version), so it'd be nice to know if I should hope for an updated version.

[Eelco_TeamJake]

Hi Eva,

Thanks for your reply. We are still working on the Vanilla, but don't want to rush in to minor changes. We're making a fresh start and will update it with help of the panel! Our planning is to choose a new flavor for the test panel at the start of August.

We did a tough start with the new Vanilla, the first batch was really off. The later onces are more balanced, but they do feel more like a 'grainy/natural' flavor. I don't which one you tested, you can let me know which batch number it is and I can get back to you.

The Banana 2.0 is now live, this week the samples of Forest Fruit and Coffee will be shipped to the panel. Really excited by both flavors, so was our inner circle of 20-30 people

Vanilla is now OK, but not great. Hope to have an updated version within 2 months!

Regards,
Eelco

[Eric]

hi guys

today my subscription order will be done.

how about the current version - somebody has finally some vanilla back while drinking ?!
some positive change were made the last 30 days ?

hopefully...

[Vera_TeamJake]

Hi Eric,

Thanks for your message. I'm sorry to inform you there were no new improvements in the last 30 days. We are very busy creating a better and stronger taste of the vanilla shakes. Unfortunately, this process takes a little bit longer than expected.

Best regards,

Vera

[Scott_Gross]

Jake was good until you all changed the ingredients back in April/May 2019. The Oaty Vanilla (Light or Original) had incredible flavor. The new "improved" flavor tastes manufactured. The old flavor was something I really looked forward to each morning... I hope you all are working to get the original recipe back.

[whatdableep]

This morning I started with my newly received batch of Oaty Vanilla Light. Yes, I was really looking forward to this after I finished my previous batch of improved vanilla's, I liked the taste very much. But boy what an incredible disappointment that was. I read about the supplier problems, but this was not what I expected. How come that the taste is so far off compared to the "improved" version? I cannot believe this got through quality control and makes me wonder what kind of product quality/consistency control there is at Jake. It's like there just guessing what it will taste like. I hate throwing food away so I will finish the box, but I will not re-order any time soon.
(batch VL-649)

[Christoph_Fuhrich]

I have to agree.

The new one tasts like huel and i dont like it
I am not sure if i would order a new package and i only registerd just to let you know. :(...

Jake was perfect!

a sad user
Christoph