People made sick by Soylent bars report 'gelatinous substance' on wrapper
by Alan Yuhas from Technology | The Guardian on (#1Y05Y)
They're 'plant-based and protein rich' and contain "12.5% of your daily nutritional requirements' - but people say they pack some pretty nasty side effects too
The "future of food" company Soylent has recalled its new line of food bars after reports that the "meal replacement" has made people ill.
Soylent began selling 250-calorie bars in August, advertising them as a "12.5% of your daily nutritional requirements" that are "plant-based and protein rich". In the weeks since, dyspeptic customers have filled Soylent's message boards with complaints about the bar.