# What to do/how to get used to the taste of RTD?

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**Created:** [October 29, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/what-to-do-how-to-get-used-to-the-taste-of-rtd/13945 "2026-10-29T16:23:43Z")\
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I recently decided to try Huel after receiving advice from a dietitian that I needed to up the protein in my diet, so I bought a bunch of the Black Edition RTDs. I just tried it for the first time this afternoon (Strawberry & Banana) and I’m so incredibly disappointed by the taste. It tastes extremely saccharine and very thick and chalky ☹ I was physically unable to drink even half of the bottle without feeling sick.

I have never supplemented protein before in any form, so could this just be a case of having to adjust? Or is there anything I can do to improve the taste and texture?  
I bought a good few bottles so I really don’t want to throw them out.

Any advice would be much appreciated 🙂 Many thanks!