I've been searching for a protein powder that isn't full of garbage just to make it taste better. Maltodextrin and acesulfame potassium are widely used in protein powders and are simply processed sweeteners. A little net research on these ingredients will surely change your mind as it has mine. Some products use one or both of these and some even add in a little sucralose for good measure. As we are trying to improve our health, we try to identify processed ingredients and stay away from them as much as possible. In modern times with profit margins and volume sales it's hard to find a manufacturer that doesn't create "edible" foods without these inexpensive processed ingredients. "Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey" chocolate is sweetened with rebaudioside a, which is derived from the stevia plant. It contains no malto, ace K, or sucralose.
When I ordered "Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey" chocolate flavor I assumed it was going to be pretty nasty in the taste department. The other powders I've tried that didn't contain processed sweeteners had a funky after taste. To my surprise "Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey" was quite tasty. It had no bogus after taste and wasn't overly sweet like some other brands. The flavor is like chocolate milk. Really. I mixed mine with 10 oz of nonfat milk but the company suggests that water can be used as well. The flavor strength is manipulated by the amount of liquid used. 4 - 6 oz for stronger flavor, 10 - 12 oz for weaker flavor.
Although there are no added vitamins or minerals in this mix, it does contain a full array of amino acids including 5 grams of BCAA's and some enzymes to aid in digestion. All the nutrition information can be seen here at "vitaminshoppe.com" but the high points are:
Calories 130
Fat 1g
Sat Fat .5g
Trans Fat ZERO
Sugars 2g
PROTEIN 24g
If you are supplementing with protein as part of your workout schedule, I urge you to try this product and decide for yourself. I have not tried the vanilla flavor yet. It is basically the same as the chocolate except that it contains evaporated cane juice powder for a sweetener as well as the stevia derivative giving it 3 grams of sugar per serving. I'll write a review of it next time around.
Calories 130
Fat 1g
Sat Fat .5g
Trans Fat ZERO
Sugars 2g
PROTEIN 24g
If you are supplementing with protein as part of your workout schedule, I urge you to try this product and decide for yourself. I have not tried the vanilla flavor yet. It is basically the same as the chocolate except that it contains evaporated cane juice powder for a sweetener as well as the stevia derivative giving it 3 grams of sugar per serving. I'll write a review of it next time around.
