Factor Meal Delivery Review: Reheated Salmon and Juice Blends Tested Over Two Years
A recent evaluation of Factor, the meal delivery service from HelloFresh, draws on four deliveries over a span of two years, showcasing its development since its acquisition six years prior. Founded by an MMA fighter 15 years ago, Factor specializes in freshly prepared meals that are shipped without freezing. Each serving costs between $13 and $17, with available discounts. More than half of the meals feature 30 grams of protein and are no-gluten-added, though they are not entirely gluten-free. While proteins were generally well-received, gluten-free options and some pasta dishes faced texture issues, and sodium levels were sometimes elevated. Factor also offers a complimentary 20-minute consultation with a dietitian. A six-juice variety pack, including flavors like cucumber-apple-pineapple, impressed at roughly $3 per bottle, enhancing breakfast and lunch selections.
Key facts
- Factor is HelloFresh's ready-to-heat meal delivery service, acquired six years ago and previously known as Factor 75, founded in Chicago
- Meals are cooked fresh in a commissary kitchen and shipped using modified atmosphere packaging without ever being frozen
- Dinner servings cost around $13–17, with steep discounts offered for the first week or month
- More than half of Factor meals contain 30 grams or more of protein, and more than half are no-gluten-added, though the facility is not fully gluten-free
- The reviewer tested four deliveries and about three dozen meals over two years
- Air-frying for eight minutes at 340 degrees Fahrenheit in a Ninja Crispi produced better browning and crispness than following Factor's instructions
- The add-on six-juice variety pack costs about $3 per 12-ounce bottle in multi-packs
- Factor offers a free 20-minute consult with a dietitian
Entities
Institutions
- Factor
- HelloFresh
- Factor 75
- Green Chef
- WIRED
- Ninja
Locations
- Chicago
- United States
- Philadelphia
- Northeast Philadelphia