Huel
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
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Creator |
Julian Hearn James Collier BSc (Hons) RNutr |
Invented | 2014 |
Cookbook: Huel Media: Huel |
Type | Powdered food prepared as drink (can be used as super flour) | ||||||
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Course | Main course | ||||||
Serving temperature | Refrigerated or room temperature | ||||||
Main ingredients | Oats, Pea Protein, Brown Rice, Flaxseed, Coconut MCT’s, Sunflower | ||||||
Ingredients generally used |
Vitamin and mineral blend containing: Potassium (as Potassium Citrate), Chloride (as Potassium Chloride), Calcium (as Tricalcium Phosphate), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid), Choline (as L-Choline Bitartrate), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopheruyl Acetate), Niacin (as Niacinamide), Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium-D-Panthotenate), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Riboflavin, Vitamin A (as Retinol Palmitate), Iodine (as Potassium Iodide), Folic Acid, Chromium (as Chromium Chloride), Vitamin K1 (as Phytonadione), Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate), Biotin, Vitamin D2 (as Ergocalciferol), Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin), Copper (as Copper Citrate), Vanilla Flavour, Sucralose. Food Energy: Per 500ml serving 410 calories. | ||||||
410 kcal (1717 kJ);[1] | |||||||
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Cookbook: Huel v1.2 Media: Huel v1.2 |
Huel is a nutritional powdered food that is intended to provide all of the body's daily needs in terms of vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins and carbohydrates.[2][3] Huel is made from seven ingredients: oats, rice protein, pea protein, sunflower, flaxseed, coconut MCTs, plus a vitamin and mineral blend. Huel’s name is a portmanteau of the words human and fuel. Huel is founded and based in Aylesbury, England.
Product history
Huel first started shipping on June 17, 2015 with version 1.0. Since then, Huel v1.1, Huel v1.2, Huel v2.0 and Huel v2.1 have been released. All versions since its creation have been vegan, containing a 30% protein, 30% fat, 40% carbohydrate split by calories.
On October 12, 2015, an unflavoured and unsweetened version was made available. It is almost identical to the original Huel, however it contains no sweeteners or flavours. On April 26th, 2016, a gluten free version of Huel was released.
Huel is created and produced in the United Kingdom, with delivery available to the rest of Europe, and many other locations. The formula was created by James Collier BSc (Hons) RNutr.
Nutrition
The following summarizes the nutrition facts and ingredients for Huel 1.2 in its powder version. The nutrition facts are based on one serving of 118 grams (4.2 oz).
Serving Size 118g | Servings per Container: 14 | |
Calories | 500 | |
Calories from fat | 128 | |
Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
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Total Fat | 16.25g | 24% |
Saturated Fat | 4.25g | 21% |
Trans Fat | 0g | n/a |
Cholesterol | 0g | n/a |
Sodium | 0.85g | 14% |
Potassium | 830mg | 42% |
Total Carbohydrate | 50.63g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber | 8.78g | 35% |
Sugars | 0.88g | 1% |
Protein | 37.45g | 75% |
% Daily Value | ||
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Vitamin A | 25% | |
Vitamin C | 94% | |
Calcium | 35% | |
Iron | 27% | |
Vitamin D | 75% | |
Vitamin E | 68% | |
Vitamin K | 31% | |
Thiamin | 65% | |
Riboflavin | 25% | |
Niacin | 29% | |
Vitamin B6 | 57% | |
Folate | 31% | |
Vitamin B12 | 45% | |
Biotin | 25% | |
Pantothenic Acid | 35% | |
Iodine | 25% | |
Magnesium | 41% | |
Zinc | 28% | |
Selenium | 48% | |
Copper | 44% | |
Manganese | 116% | |
Chromium | n/a | |
Molybdenum | 32% | |