“The shake mixes well with water, and the taste improves noticeably after 45 minutes in the freezer. I use it regularly to replace lunch, which is practical for daily life. However, it doesn’t provide lasting fullness—I often feel hungry again by the evening. For me, this is actually a positive, as I hadn’t felt hunger in years before using these shakes. The product does its job, even if it doesn’t keep hunger at bay for long.”
“The vanilla flavor tastes significantly worse than the vanilla meal replacment I switched from, and it is watery when first mixed. I greatly prefer the thicker consistency of other brands which I recently abandonded due to lead content. I have tried letting it sit for an hour or two in the fridge, and then it seems to get a bit too thick, resulting in difficulty getting it out of the included shake mixer. Sadly, I cannot continue eating this product due to the inclusion of sucralose, which has been shown to be disruptive to the gut microbiome and alter insulin and glucose levels in NIH sudies. I sure wish it didn't have something that research shows is harmful! Otherwise I might have continued buying it. I appreciated the balance of macro and micro nutrients, as well as the amazing bag technology which uses velcro to seal shut - such a handy addition. In the end, you need to ask yourself how comfortable you are with sucralose.”
Hi there,
Thank you for your thoughtful review of the Plenny Shake Active Vanilla. Sucralose is one of the most researched sweeteners, with extensive safety evaluations by food authorities like the EFSA and FDA. Studies have shown that it is safe for consumption, does not affect blood sugar levels, and is well tolerated by most people.
We have considered switching to a natural sweetener many times, not because sucralose is dangerous, but because we know some people prefer alternatives. However, after testing multiple options, we found that none provided the same great taste without compromising quality. Our tasting panel consistently prefers the current formula, so we’ve kept it as is.
If you have any further suggestions or if you'd like to discuss a refund, please feel free to reach out at love@jimmyjoy.com.
With love ❤️
“Hatte den Plenny Shake Active Vanilla vor kurzem bei einem Kumpel probiert und war begeistert. Geschmack und Konsistenz sind wirklich gut. Ist aber wichtig die richtige Reihenfolge bei der Zubereitung, erst Wasser -> dann Pulver -> 20sek schütteln -> 5min stehen lassen -> nochmal schütteln. Dadurch hat sich das Pulver so gut wie aufgelöst und es war im Abgang deutlich besser.”
