Buy it. Comparing 1.2 to 1.8 to 2.0 formulas
I first tried Soylent way back with version 1.2. I have been sold ever since. The idea that I can have nearly complete nutrition for any meal is fantastic. Soylent is very open about their ingredients and choices around them. You can be confident you are drinking something that is as solid a well rounded meal replacement as currently possible.<br /><br />Recently I have been buying the premade 2.0 version. It best fits my lifestyle. I use it fairly infrequently when I don't have great other meal choices. In those cases I will drink 1-2 bottles of 2.0 to replace a meal.<br /><br />Getting the chance to try the powder version again with 1.8 was great. It had been some time since I had it and the formula changed quite a bit. The best way to describe the taste is neutral with a slight grain taste to it. It will be similar to other protein drinks but more neutral in flavor. The consistency is a bit thinner (not in a bad way) compared to 2.0. 1.8 is also a bit more neutral tasting than 2.0. Easier to add your own flavors to it. Honestly I would say I don't prefer 1.8 or 2.0 better than the other. Both are solid. Chocolate 2.0 though beats them all.<br /><br />That said the flexibility of the powder is really a nice change. I can do one scoop for a light snack, two for a heavy snack. Maybe up to 3-4 if I want a heavy meal. It is amazing how it magically makes you feel full after a quick drink. With the premade once you open it, you don't have much time and it is 400 calories, period.<br /><br />I use a shaker with a good rubber seal to make it and then hand shake it with ice. Mixes very fast and easily compared to old 1.2 formula. Try it, I think you will enjoy it.
Rating: 5 stars