Nestle to bring back snack's original recipe as fans blast 'disgusting' change

26 June 2024 , 13:19

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Brits aren't happy about the recipe tweak (Stock photo) (Image: Getty Images)

Nestle has apologised to loyal fans after a small recipe tweak sparked chaos online.

The Swiss food giant is well-known for its eclectic range of treats - from the iconic KitKat to luxurious After Eights. However, its legendary Nesquik milkshakes have come under fire, after being a firm favourite for decades now.

Available in chocolate, strawberry, and banana flavours, the powdered drinks were a kitchen staple for many growing up in the 90s. But, the recipe for the nostalgic milkshakes was recently changed to replace maltodextrin (a chemical often used to improve the consistency, texture and shelf-life of certain foods) with rice flour.

Hundreds of disgruntled customers flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to express their dislike of the new formula, with many arguing the powder wasn't properly dissolving into the milk. "Been drinking Nesquik strawberry powder for years, but the new recipe with rice flour is nasty," one user fumed. "Please change it back again. [Im] not buying it again until you do."

Another agreed, commenting: "The new recipe for banana Nesquik is utterly disgusting with a vile sludge left at the bottom of the glass. Your quality control has messed up big time here." While a third added: "Whatever you have done to the strawberry powder recipe, please change it back. I opened a new tub yesterday and it tastes weird and gets really thick at the bottom... It's never been like this."

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According to the Grocer, Nestlé has vowed to return to the original recipe, stating it should be in stores from next month (July). A spokesperson for the company added: "Our aim is always to have the best possible recipe on the market.

"We sometimes make changes that aim to improve on existing recipes. On this occasion, the change has not been popular with consumers - and we have listened to their feedback."

What's your favourite Nesquik flavour? Let us know in the comments section below

Liam Gilliver