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We have a line of products here in Netherlands from a company now called JimmyJoy (formerly Joylent... and the name change was probably inevitable). I've consu

by blunte 9y ago

We have a line of products here in Netherlands from a company now called JimmyJoy (formerly Joylent... and the name change was probably inevitable). I've consumed dozens of their shakes, with banana being my favorite. 700kcal, 45g protein, and about 33% of the usual daily recommended vitamins and minerals. Oh, and vegan. I can highly recommend them.

Fletch137 9y ago
Their "twennybars" are good too. Perfect for hiking or generally being on the go all day, if a little expensive.
dna_polymerase 9y ago
Did not use Joylent for a while, didn't realize they renamed. I think I should give it a try again. First experiences where good, but it interfered with my diet plans later. Actually Joylent tasted really good.
- TeMPOraL 9y ago
  Past Joylent customer here as well. Tried out their shakes instead of lunch at work for ~2 months; I was generally happy and I agree the shakes taste well (though the banana one doesn't smell well when you clean the shaker). I also didn't realize they changed the name; thanks for the info.
dgut 9y ago
My understanding of Dutch culinary customs is that they eat mostly food that is "kant en klaar", either precooked or neatly organized to be quickly prepared (fixed portions). Even meat tends to come with a bag of spices and a manual. Edit: I'm not saying it's a bad thing, just seemed to me like this reduces time spent in the kitchen quite well (part of the idea behind Soylent/Joylent and w/e). The Dutch don't cook more than they need, also (with the implication that if you happen to arrive at dinner time, don't expect an invitation). :P
- flor1s 9y ago
  I have no idea where you got your understanding from. At my parents we mostly ate "potato, vegetables and meat", pasta or rice. In my student house we didn't cook potato so often (too much effort for a large group of people). Maybe you are referring to meal kits, which contain a (dry) staple such as rice or tortilla wraps with spices. In that case you are still required to buy the meat and veggies seperately.
- maxerickson 9y ago
  The high population density makes precut food viable almost everywhere. I didn't get the impression that everyone bought prepared stuff though.
- Confiks 9y ago
  I wouldn't say it's a Dutch culinary custom, but the main supermarket in The Netherlands, Albert Heijn (35% market share), does focus heavily on prepared packages with vegetables and indeed even "kant en klaar" (ready to go) meals. For example: https://www.ah.nl/zoeken?rq=groentemix&searchType=product https://www.ah.nl/zoeken?rq=groentemix&searchType=product Or: https://www.ah.nl/zoeken?rq=maaltijdsalade&searchType=product https://www.ah.nl/zoeken?rq=maaltijdsalade&searchType=produc... The real upside with these is that most package are actually have a good ingredient balance; not compromising on the quality to make them sell better. Even the prepared bread you can find in the To Go shop on stations aren't filled with mayonnaise and sugar and mostly use whole wheat bread. Unlike the competitors in that space, which mostly sell cheap unhealthy products.

by blunte 9y ago

Fletch137 9y ago

Their "twennybars" are good too. Perfect for hiking or generally being on the go all day, if a little expensive.

dna_polymerase 9y ago

Did not use Joylent for a while, didn't realize they renamed. I think I should give it a try again. First experiences where good, but it interfered with my diet plans later. Actually Joylent tasted really good.

TeMPOraL 9y ago
Past Joylent customer here as well. Tried out their shakes instead of lunch at work for ~2 months; I was generally happy and I agree the shakes taste well (though the banana one doesn't smell well when you clean the shaker). I also didn't realize they changed the name; thanks for the info.

dgut 9y ago

My understanding of Dutch culinary customs is that they eat mostly food that is "kant en klaar", either precooked or neatly organized to be quickly prepared (fixed portions). Even meat tends to come with a bag of spices and a manual. Edit: I'm not saying it's a bad thing, just seemed to me like this reduces time spent in the kitchen quite well (part of the idea behind Soylent/Joylent and w/e). The Dutch don't cook more than they need, also (with the implication that if you happen to arrive at dinner time, don't expect an invitation). :P

flor1s 9y ago
I have no idea where you got your understanding from. At my parents we mostly ate "potato, vegetables and meat", pasta or rice. In my student house we didn't cook potato so often (too much effort for a large group of people). Maybe you are referring to meal kits, which contain a (dry) staple such as rice or tortilla wraps with spices. In that case you are still required to buy the meat and veggies seperately.
maxerickson 9y ago
The high population density makes precut food viable almost everywhere. I didn't get the impression that everyone bought prepared stuff though.
Confiks 9y ago
I wouldn't say it's a Dutch culinary custom, but the main supermarket in The Netherlands, Albert Heijn (35% market share), does focus heavily on prepared packages with vegetables and indeed even "kant en klaar" (ready to go) meals. For example: https://www.ah.nl/zoeken?rq=groentemix&searchType=product https://www.ah.nl/zoeken?rq=groentemix&searchType=product Or: https://www.ah.nl/zoeken?rq=maaltijdsalade&searchType=product https://www.ah.nl/zoeken?rq=maaltijdsalade&searchType=produc... The real upside with these is that most package are actually have a good ingredient balance; not compromising on the quality to make them sell better. Even the prepared bread you can find in the To Go shop on stations aren't filled with mayonnaise and sugar and mostly use whole wheat bread. Unlike the competitors in that space, which mostly sell cheap unhealthy products.