Quest Nutrition...see how to fuck up a good thing!

[retpsd]

I know that many members here use Quest Bars to help supplement their protein and calorie intake….a few months ago Quest Nutrition changed their “formula” for these bars, they changed the fiber ingredient in all of their bars from IMO fiber to SCF (Soluble Corn Fiber) they also changed the amount of sugar alcohol and the type of sweetener as well as the fat content in some of the bars.
Quest bars used to be my go-to bar when traveling or for other times when convenience is needed.
However with the change to SCF and additional sugar alcohol, I can no longer stomach them. They cause massive GI distress for me and they taste horrible now!
Anyone else experiencing this?
If so, I’ll let you know that I have made the switch to B-UP bars and I’m back to having a go-to now.

The Quest Bars are THE reason why Quest Nutrition has exploded in the last 5 years....many former customers are enraged with this "blind sided" switch to SCF and it may go down as one of the largest fuck ups ever by a supplement company...

 

[LW64]

Soluble corn fiber?

I didn't think any part of that goddamned grain was soluble. It's like eating drywall only without the nutrition.

"Corn. Eat it. Wipe it off. Eat it again."

 

[roastdawg]

I've eaten a bunch of these, hate when all a company sees is higher profit margins.

 

[Xlgx]

Anyone try John meadows bar?

 

[retpsd]

Anyone try John meadows bar?

I haven't, though the ingredient list is good, the sugar content is a little higher than what I like in a go-to bar.

 

[LW64]

I haven't, though the ingredient list is good, the sugar content is a little higher than what I like in a go-to bar.
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Right! That aint low-carb!

The sugar content is like drinking half a can of Coca-Cola.

 

[LW64]

Right! That aint low-carb!

The sugar content is like drinking half a can of Coca-Cola.

My go-to's are Atkins peanut butter bars:

http://www.atkins.com/products/bars/meals/chocolate-peanut-butter-bar


They aren't very big, but the taste is passable. Let's face it, on low-carb you're not going to eat commercial foods - and you're not supposed to anyway!

Btw, back when Quest started out, I would put a quarter stick of butter across each bar. Very nice!


Just about everything else from Atkins is a frikkin' disgrace to low-carb dieters.

 

[retpsd]

Right! That aint low-carb!

The sugar content is like drinking half a can of Coca-Cola.

In fairness, the fiber, protein and fat content in the bar would slow the rapidity of a blood sugar spike and the corresponding insulin spike as compared to Coca-Cola...but yes indeed....its a good bit of sugar

 

[retpsd]

My go-to's are Atkins peanut butter bars:

http://www.atkins.com/products/bars/meals/chocolate-peanut-butter-bar


They aren't very big, but the taste is passable. Let's face it, on low-carb you're not going to eat commercial foods - and you're not supposed to anyway!


Just about everything else from Atkins is a frikkin' disgrace to low-carb dieters.

Right on! I like some of the Atkins Bars in a pinch, we keep them around...had one late last night watching football

 

[dokdonia]

Those fuckers. I thought something tasted different with them.

 

[badrouter]

OMFG. This has to be my gas problem. I posted about it over on the AAS forum and it became a joke. I eat 3-4 QUest bars a day. And over the last couple of weeks suddenly I started getting AWFUL gas. The changes you mention have to be the culprit. How did you find out about the changes? And is there any hope they may change back? This is horrible news because those things were life savers for me. Tasted great, high protein, high fiber zero sugar. But I simply can not continue with gas like this. Have to find a replacement.

 

[rigs03]

Damn, I was a huge fan of quest bars. I travel a lot for work so would always grab them on the go. I haven't had them for probably over a year though.. Sucks to hear they basically sold out

 

[Izk]

Aussie bodies HPLC
A bar is about 4 bucks.
Best go-to bar, but i always have meals with me in my food bag.

 

[Izk]

I haven't, though the ingredient list is good, the sugar content is a little higher than what I like in a go-to bar.
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Those look like tasty ingredients!
I'm assuming it's a bulking bar, why else would they put inulin inside it. Plus its like 22% carbs!

 

[LW64]

Aussie bodies HPLC
A bar is about 4 bucks.
Best go-to bar, but i always have meals with me in my food bag.

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

 

[tenpoundsleft]

OMFG. This has to be my gas problem. I posted about it over on the AAS forum and it became a joke. I eat 3-4 QUest bars a day. And over the last couple of weeks suddenly I started getting AWFUL gas. The changes you mention have to be the culprit. How did you find out about the changes? And is there any hope they may change back? This is horrible news because those things were life savers for me. Tasted great, high protein, high fiber zero sugar. But I simply can not continue with gas like this. Have to find a replacement.

YES - this !!!!!!

I got a new carton of a couple hundred bars in a few days ago - noticed that the new box opens differently, but didn't look further.

Then, this week I have been ripping deadly farts - wife is complaining, and it even bothers me - didn't connect the dots until I read this.

WTF!!! What to switch to instead? All the others have so much sugar.

 

[tenpoundsleft]

Guys - thoughts on these?
http://us.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/protein-cookie/11027529.html

Protein to sugar ratio looking good!


Not as good as that Aussie bar - but the price is less than half.

 

[retpsd]

WTF!!! What to switch to instead? All the others have so much sugar.

B-UP Bars
Sugar Cookie, Cinnamon Bun and Cookie Dough.

 

[retpsd]

OMFG. This has to be my gas problem. .

I guaran-fucking-tee THAT is your gas problem!

 

[blunted4]

my wife use to love Quest bars and then she started to recently get crazy stomach issues and stopped eating them, this definitely explains it!