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Review summary

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Evaluating 26 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the quality of the products, particularly the new meal replacement bars and shakes, describing them as having a strange texture, unpleasant taste, or being barely edible. Reviewers frequently reported a chemical, synthetic, or disinfectant-like taste in various products, especially the Cafe Latte shakes, leading many to find them undrinkable and to discard them. There was also widespread frustration regarding discontinued products that customers loved, and a general sentiment that the company has gone downhill since changing recipes. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with some products, particularly the shakes, finding them lovely and helpful for nutrition, and some enjoyed specific snack bars. However, some customers also noted issues with packaging, specifically the use of more plastic and the lack of portability for some items.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

What has happened to the new meal replacement bars...the texture feels strange and the taste is really unpleasant (more synthetic). Not sure why they changed them but I won't be buying them again. I l... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They use to have berry vegan slimfast, they stopped selling it. I could had that with water and gave me all nutrients without eating , stop selling it. I don’t understand why when I like something and... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can see why the new meal replacement bars are currently on offer - they are barely edible . Synthetic / oversweet/ ultra processed . Will be trusting the recommendation of reviewer who recommends Cam... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was a regular buyer of cafe latte ready made shakes and spent a fortune on them as loved them. However have cancelled my subscribe and save with Amazon as the last three packs have smelt and tasted... See more


Company details

  1. Fitness and Nutrition Service
  2. Vitamin and Supplements Store
  3. Weight Loss Service

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Easy, Doable Weight Loss using Meal Replacement Shakes, Snacks + a 600 Calorie Balanced Meal. Weight loss – we’re on it. With our Slimfast 3.2.1. Plan


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

110 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I tried Slimfast a few years ago and…

I tried Slimfast a few years ago and found it helpful in giving a kick start so thought I'll try it again, oh dear I wished I had just bought a single bottle of the shake, it's smells awful and left a distinct after taste so won't be continuing what a waste will just try a calorie controlled diet

September 22, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish used to be good but know…

Rubbish used to be good but know matter how shake use a whisk the lumps are still there, complained to them sent the container back to them heard nothing when I rang them she said we are testing it to find out why it is lump. That 6 months ago heard nothing since.

March 15, 2022
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not like it used to be

I remember my mom buying the tubs when were growing up and the tubs were big and the shake was thick. Now the tuns are tiny and the shake is sooo thin. I have it with oat milk and if you had it with skimmed like suggested it would actually be like water. There's no way you're getting enough from it to replace a meal. I will say the keto versions are like the old thicker shake and do a good job in filling you up but only good if your planning get your body fat adapted and eat very low carbs.

May 26, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful, lumps and slim I'll for days

So having decided to buy some on the go shakes, I punched a banana flavour shake. I had 3 mouthfuls and thought something is definitely wrong, I started gagging I had a long film of dirty mold in a string form at the back of my throat I had to pull out, a lump of something and it was sour so spat it back in the bottle I then poured it in a small glass where lumps were falling out following a big piece of brown slime. For 4 days I was violently ill to a point my dad had to take my son, I was sick, couldnt keep anything down food, water nothing, couldnt get off the toilet I've never felt so ill. having sent the video, photos and the bottle itself as evidence they've not accepted liability! I started to feel better around the 4th day where my dad was ready to take me to hospital due to dehydration and plus I take a lot of medication that I couldn't keep down that was dangerous in itself. Im disgusted in this company the evidence is there in a video. They've had more recalls on their products yet still sell these shakes that clearly they have health and safety issues. Avoid these shakes Avoid slimfast completely they clearly don't care much about their customers.

May 20, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Foreign body inside meal bar

Just found a piece of blue polythene inside a very berry bar! Bar was extremely hard, unlike other bars I’ve tried. Wrote to customer services, no response. Very poor

April 26, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Slim fast have had unfair reviews

So many people have put unfair reviews, slim fast shakes provide an excellent helping hand for those of us who work hard or don't remember to get a breakfast lunch , it gives you nutrition throughout the day and with sensible meal each day with wisely chosen calories you can't go wrong. I make sure I walk everyday and do Zumba to support slim fast as you would with any diet. I also have many allergy's and the vitality has been a game changer for me and in 5 weeks I've lost 10lb. So slim fast is a good product it's the individual who is using it.

April 7, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It's not a great product

It's not a great product and the one I bought was also half missing. I messaged them a photo with the details I have and they forwarded me from department to department and then nothing. Today (months later) they emailed to ask me for the expiration date.... because I kept the wrapper right? Weird way to apologize for your poorly produced product.

April 4, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bought the keto chocolate shake

Bought the keto chocolate shake, purely to mix with my iced coffee (as per my keto diet) and opened the tub and it was literally half full! Slimfast should be ashamed of themselves in this era of recognising plastic waste, and customer satisfaction and reviews. It doesn’t mix well in water either! So I won’t be buying that again…grrr

January 29, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lost 4lbs in my first week

Lost 4lbs in my first week. I don’t understand the negative reviews about the shakes tasting delicious. I’ve been having the two a day- one banana and one strawberry and both are GORGEOUS! Especially the Strawberry! I bulk purchased the xl packs and I can’t wait to try chocolate, caramel and vanilla!
You’re hungry? Yeah well whatever anyone says… you go hungry on slimming world too or you fill up on stuff that tastes like rubbish! Same with weight watchers and all diets.
I personally love the taste of the shakes I only wish I could have 4 a day instead of 2.
I told my OH that slimfast shakes taste way better and have way more flavour than McDonald’s milkshakes and I stand by that!
If I was out having a meal and ordered a strawberry milkshake and somebody give me slimfast I wouldn’t tell the difference and I’d never guess it was for weight loss!

November 26, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Slimfast Chocolate shake

Very nice chocolate taste, not to chemically. Mixes to a nice thickness with milk in a shaker, shake it for about 30 seconds. I'm using it as a weight gainer and really feels like you have had a meal. Really tastes good and easy to use

November 21, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Slimfast new recipe is terrible!!!!

Used to love SlimFast, it really worked and tasted great. This new recipe is AWFUL!! Tastes so bad that I can’t imagine it working as I literally don’t want to drink it and have no feelings of satisfaction after. Please please please bring back the old recipe. In the meantime im looking for an alternative product!

September 1, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I used to love the slim fast shakes

I used to love the slim fast shakes, for more than a year it has been my breakfast every single day and it really works to loose weight, but the new recipes are just awful!! Please bring the old recipes back!! I'll not be buying from this new recipe anymore.

August 31, 2021
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed

I've always been a big fan of slimfast always worked for me, however not a fan of the new improved recipe, doesn't have the same taste as the original one it tastes far sweeter & very sickly,will finish this tin,but will be reluctant to purchase anymore..

August 22, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just started using the New recipe…

Just started using the New recipe Strawberry slimfast shake mix as having just finished my tin of the original recipe, the taste of the new strawberry recipe is very disappointing, very bland and leaves a nasty after taste in your mouth. unfortunately if i cant buy the original this will be the last tin of slimfast i will be buying and to be honest i dislike the new recipe so much it its going in the bin

July 2, 2021
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