Most Huel Black Edition flavours contain little to no caffeine. However, some flavours naturally include small amounts of caffeine from added ingredients such as cocoa, green tea extract, or coffee powder. Here's the caffeine content for each flavour.
Caffeine content per Huel Black Edition serving (90g / 400 kcal)
Flavour | Caffeine Content |
Cinnamon Roll | < 3 mg |
Vanilla | < 3 mg |
Banana | < 3 mg |
Strawberries & Cream | < 3 mg |
Unflavoured & Unsweetened | < 3 mg |
Salted Caramel | ~ 3 mg |
Chocolate | ~ 6 mg |
Cookies & Cream | ~ 12.5 mg |
Coffee Caramel | ~ 66 mg |
How does Huel Black Edition caffeine compare to coffee?
For context, a typical cup of coffee contains 80–100 mg of caffeine. Huel Black Edition flavours are all significantly lower:
Most flavours (Vanilla, Banana, Cinnamon Roll, etc.) — Less than 3 mg per serving, essentially caffeine-free
Chocolate flavour — Only 6 mg per serving, negligible caffeine
Cookies & Cream flavour — Around 12.5 mg per serving, still much less than coffee
Coffee Caramel flavour — Around 66 mg per serving, comparable to a weak cup of coffee
Why some Huel Black Edition flavours contain caffeine
Caffeine appears naturally in Huel Black Edition from:
Cocoa — Used in chocolate-flavoured varieties
Green tea extract — Added for flavour and antioxidants
Coffee powder — Used in coffee-flavoured varieties
These ingredients are included for flavour and nutritional benefits, not as a primary source of caffeine.
Choosing Huel Black Edition based on caffeine preference
Want caffeine-free? — Choose Vanilla, Banana, Cinnamon Roll, Strawberries & Cream, or Unflavoured & Unsweetened (all < 3 mg)
Want minimal caffeine? — Choose Chocolate (6 mg) or Salted Caramel (3 mg)
Want a caffeine boost? — Choose Coffee Caramel (66 mg) for a subtle energy lift without the jitters of full coffee
Unsure which Huel Black Edition flavour is right for you? Say "talk to a human" and our team will help you choose based on your caffeine preference and taste goals.