"We're excited to announce the next step in the evolution of Quest Bars! Just like S’mores and Mint Chocolate Chunk, all 18 flavors will now be made with soluble corn fiber. This ingredient upgrade means all Quest Bars will stay softer longer and withstand heat better (and they bake unbelievably well). It’s the best bar experience yet!"
Just finished one with the new formula. A lot more chalky, crumbly than the old formula and the taste is not as good.
Not sure what their angle is here, but I am assuming it's a cost-cutting one.
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08-31-2015, 08:21 AM #17Jerz3y2
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Quest Nutrition has changed the formula for their protein bars. Thoughts?
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08-31-2015, 08:32 AM #2Super Spreader
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Thats usually the case with most businesses that manufacture processed stuff. Sounds like they found a deal on some biodiesel manufacturing waste product, lol.Originally Posted by RightCoastSrf24
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08-31-2015, 08:55 AM #3Registered PB Addict
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I've just got a new batch, so curious to check. I've noticed the Cookie & Creme seem a little crumbly but figured they were supposed to. Double Chocolate just may be the GOAT protein bar... Will report back with findings..
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08-31-2015, 09:14 AM #4Registered User
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I think the new C&C bars have considerably less sodium too.Originally Posted by jampottt
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09-02-2015, 12:27 AM #5Registered PB Addict
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"Prebiotic Fibers derived by plant sources" is what it says on my boxes, don't know if this is the same thing. They still taste great to me!
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09-02-2015, 12:30 AM #6Verified Aesthetic
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I couldn't care less considering Quest isn't even the third best-tasting protein bar on the market. They are old news.
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09-02-2015, 12:31 AM #7Registered User
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just cheapening the formula nothing to see here
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09-02-2015, 04:37 AM #8Registered User
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There was a lawsuit RE: fiber content using IMO as the fiber source.
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09-02-2015, 07:37 AM #9Not Natty
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I agree with you on a lot of things.Originally Posted by rhadam
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09-02-2015, 07:37 AM #10Registered User
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What are the three best in your opinion?Originally Posted by rhadam
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09-02-2015, 07:39 AM #11World Warrior
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We all know that Supreme reigns Supreme.Originally Posted by DarthInvadeHer
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09-02-2015, 07:43 AM #12Not Natty
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Nice ^^^Originally Posted by TypeNirvash
Detour, Fit Crunch, Met-Rx Cookie Dough. The list goes on and on.
Only reason why people like Quest is because the calories are lower and fiber is higher so they don't have to eat their veggies.
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You tried the caramel pretzel crunch bar from Supreme? I like it the best
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09-02-2015, 07:47 AM #13Registered User
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What about Pure Protein bars? Are they any good?
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09-02-2015, 07:49 AM #14Not Natty
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The greek yogurt ones are decent. I do not like the standard kind. Very chalky.Originally Posted by Robosco
The best bar is a Snickers bar srs. I hate protein bars and cannot believe how much money I have wasted on them
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09-02-2015, 07:56 AM #15World Warrior
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Caramel Pretzel Crunch is HNNNNNG.Originally Posted by sonnydfrizzy
Nice ^^^
Detour, Fit Crunch, Met-Rx Cookie Dough. The list goes on and on.
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You tried the caramel pretzel crunch bar from Supreme? I like it the best
One of the first protein bars I ever really liked was the Met-RX Big Colossal. I had a friend who had a very irritable stomach, and when he ate it, it wrecked him. From then on we called it the Big Colossal Dump Bar. True story.
Those are my least favorite, personally. To me, that brand has always been kind of like your off-brand Chef-Boyardee knockoff.Originally Posted by Robosco
Way better options out there.
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09-02-2015, 08:21 AM #16Registered User
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Maybe ive been unlucky but i recently had that and the chocolate pb wafer thing, and both were stale and rather tasteless.Originally Posted by sonnydfrizzy
You tried the caramel pretzel crunch bar from Supreme? I like it the best
Met-rx pretzel pb and crispy apple are top tier though. their brownies are pretty decent too.
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09-02-2015, 09:17 AM #17Registered User
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Robert Irvine Fit Elite C&C is my new favorite protein bar. I love the gooey consistency and chewiness!!
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09-02-2015, 09:25 AM #18Team Dad Bod
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I thought it was a bad batch. Turns out the new formula sucks.
It almost tastes stale. Chalky, crumby, slightly different flavor. No thanks. Just lost a customer.Snapchat/Instagram: Mimsthe3rd
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09-02-2015, 09:39 AM #197Jerz3y2
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i think his cookie dough is even better. problem is they come in 2 sizes and only sell the small size in the C&C and PB on Amazon Prime.Originally Posted by mccyjcb
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09-02-2015, 09:48 AM #20Registered User
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Th fit elite bars only come in one size.Originally Posted by RightCoastSrf24
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09-02-2015, 09:57 AM #21Eating all the gains
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Cheaper quality ingredients, worse protein source ratio, less sweet with a chalkier texture.
Was my favorite bar but now lower on the list.
D's No Cow bars are now my go to and meaning the try the new Fit Elite bars to fill the gap.IG: @West_Whey
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09-02-2015, 10:06 AM #22Registered User
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Time to order another bottle of IMO syrup, Quest just F'd themselves.
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09-02-2015, 10:10 AM #23Verified Aesthetic
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Fit Crunch is probably #1 bar currently, for good reason. Supreme is a great choice too.
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09-02-2015, 10:33 AM #24Registered User
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Just cutting costs I'm sure. Companies changing products for the worst is no surprise.
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09-02-2015, 10:55 AM #25Registered User
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While describing the recipe tweak as if its a game changer.Originally Posted by ZMan45
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09-02-2015, 11:59 AM #267Jerz3y2
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i was talking about fit crunch, never had/seen fit eliteOriginally Posted by nakkiz
agreed, but the IMO syrup is still pricey and i have my doubts about how good the homemade ones tasteOriginally Posted by WrestlingFan123
yepppppp!Originally Posted by rhadam
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09-02-2015, 01:02 PM #27Registered PB Addict
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I had the Quest Bars on Subscribe & Save with Amazon, this thread inspired me to check out some of the tasty brands you've all mentioned and it seems most of them are America exclusive or expensive AF 😔
Managed to find the MaxiMuscle bars real cheap on there though, have had them before and they're real nice. Harder than the Quest bars, but 23g of Protein and Caffeine loaded too.
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