GROUNDED vs Huel

A smooth, creamy chocolate milkshake. Real ingredients.

GROUNDED and Huel both sell chocolate shakes that are ready to drink. Here's how their UK ingredient lists compare, using each brand's own published information, checked on 30 October 2026. This page compares ingredient lists only.

As of 30 October 2026, every Huel UK chocolate ready-to-drink label we checked lists a sweetener (sucralose or steviol glycosides) and gellan gum. GROUNDED Chocolate Protein Milkshake has no artificial or zero-calorie sweeteners: no stevia, sucralose or monk fruit, and no gums. GROUNDED is not affiliated with Huel. Huel is a trademark of its owner.

GROUNDED vs Huel at a glance

Label checked 30 October 2026.

	GROUNDED Chocolate Protein Milkshake (490ml carton)	Huel Ready-to-drink, Chocolate (500ml bottle)	Huel Black Edition Ready-to-drink, Chocolate (500ml bottle)
Sweetener on the label	No artificial or zero-calorie sweeteners (no stevia, sucralose or monk fruit)	"Sweetener: Sucralose"	"Sweetener: Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides, Steviol Glycosides from Stevia"
Gums on the label	None	"Thickener: Gellan Gum"	"Thickener: Gellan Gum"

Huel also sells Huel Lite Ready-to-drink in the UK. As of 30 October 2026, its Chocolate label lists "Thickener: Gellan Gum" and "Sweetener: Steviol Glycosides from Stevia", so it contains steviol glycosides.

Full ingredient lists

Label checked 30 October 2026.

GROUNDED Chocolate Protein Milkshake (490ml): see the full ingredient list on the product page.
Huel Ready-to-drink, Chocolate (500ml): "Water, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Rapeseed Oil, Gluten-Free Oat Flour, Cocoa Powder (1.5%), Ground Flaxseed, Soluble Vegetable Fibre (Chicory, Corn), Micronutrient Blend (Minerals (Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Iodine, Chromium), Vitamins (C, K, E, A, Niacin, D, B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, B6, B2, B1, Folate), Choline), Natural Flavourings, Brown Rice Flour, Coconut Sugar, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Powder (from Coconut), Thickener: Gellan Gum, Sea Salt, Sweetener: Sucralose." (source: https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-ready-to-drink)
Huel Black Edition Ready-to-drink, Chocolate (500ml): "Water, Pea Protein, Faba Bean Protein, Tapioca Starch, Rapeseed Oil, Coconut Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder (1.2%), Ground Flaxseed, Coconut Sugar, Natural Flavourings, Micronutrient Blend (Minerals (Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Iodine, Chromium), Vitamins (C, K, E, A, Niacin, D, B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, B6, B2, B1, Folate), Choline), Flaxseed Oil Powder, Soluble Vegetable Fibre (Chicory, Corn), Medium-Chain Triglyceride Powder (from Coconut), Sea Salt, Green Tea Extract, Sweetener: Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides, Steviol Glycosides from Stevia, Thickener: Gellan Gum." (source: https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-black-edition-ready-to-drink)

Tastes like a real chocolate milkshake

GROUNDED Chocolate Protein Milkshake is smooth, creamy and chocolatey, made with creamy coconut milk (but no coconut taste!). Men's Health UK called GROUNDED a "moreish, milkshake-like drink" in its Sports Nutrition Awards 2025.

Real ingredients

GROUNDED is made with real ingredients, including coconut milk, cocoa powder and organic pure vanilla extract. No artificial or zero-calorie sweeteners: no stevia, sucralose or monk fruit. No gums, no carrageenan, no preservatives and no artificial colours or flavours. Every 490ml carton has 20g protein, ready to drink at breakfast, after training or on the go.

GROUNDED vs Huel: your questions

Does Huel Ready-to-drink contain sucralose?

As of 30 October 2026, the ingredients on Huel's UK Ready-to-drink Chocolate label end "Thickener: Gellan Gum, Sea Salt, Sweetener: Sucralose." (source: https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-ready-to-drink). GROUNDED Chocolate Protein Milkshake has no artificial or zero-calorie sweeteners: no stevia, sucralose or monk fruit. GROUNDED is not affiliated with Huel. Huel is a trademark of its owner.

Does Huel Black Edition contain stevia?

As of 30 October 2026, Huel's UK Black Edition Ready-to-drink Chocolate label lists "Sweetener: Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides, Steviol Glycosides from Stevia" (source: https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-black-edition-ready-to-drink). GROUNDED has no stevia, sucralose or monk fruit. GROUNDED is not affiliated with Huel. Huel is a trademark of its owner.

Do Huel ready-to-drink shakes contain gellan gum?

As of 30 October 2026, the UK Chocolate labels for Huel Ready-to-drink, Huel Black Edition Ready-to-drink and Huel Lite Ready-to-drink each list "Thickener: Gellan Gum" (sources: https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-ready-to-drink, https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-black-edition-ready-to-drink and https://uk.huel.com/products/huel-lite-ready-to-drink). GROUNDED Chocolate Protein Milkshake has no gums. GROUNDED is not affiliated with Huel. Huel is a trademark of its owner.

Is GROUNDED a meal replacement?

No. GROUNDED is a dairy-free protein milkshake, not a meal replacement. It tastes like a smooth, creamy chocolate milkshake and has 20g protein in every 490ml carton, so you can enjoy it as part of your day.

Is GROUNDED dairy-free?

Yes. It's made with creamy coconut milk (but no coconut taste!). It tastes like a real chocolate milkshake. It's dairy-free and suitable for vegans.

Where can I buy GROUNDED in the UK?

Order online at groundedshakes.com/en-gb, or find your nearest stockist at groundedshakes.com/en-gb/pages/find-in-store.

Label checked 30 October 2026. This page compares the published UK ingredient lists of GROUNDED Chocolate Protein Milkshake (490ml carton) and Huel's UK chocolate ready-to-drink shakes (500ml bottle), from each brand's own website. Recipes and labels can change, so check the current label. GROUNDED is not affiliated with Huel. Huel is a trademark of its owner.