Nutricost Whey Protein Powder, Unflavored, 5 pounds – from Whey Protein Concentrate : Health & Household
$74.95
About this item Undenatured, Whey Protein Concentrate 5LBS of Whey Protein Concentrate Per Bottle Unflavored, Pure Whey Protein Concentrate Non-GMO & Gluten Free Made in a NSF Certified, GMP Compliant, FDA Registered Facility Show more
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| name | values |
|---|---|
| Flavor Name | Chocolate, Unflavored, Vanilla, Strawberry Milkshake, Shaq's Double Double Choc, Choc Peanut Butter, Pineapple |
| Size | 2 Pound (Pack of 1), 5 Pound (Pack of 1), 2 Pound (Pack of 2), 5 Pound (Pack of 2) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : | No |
| Package Dimensions : | 11.22 x 7.68 x 7.6 inches; 5.2 Pounds |
| Item model number : | NTC094303 |
| Date First Available : | August 16, 2016 |
| Manufacturer : | Nutricost |
| ASIN : | B01KITQG0A |
| Best Sellers Rank: | #9 in Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Powders |
| Customer Reviews: | (4,330) |
| Feature | Made in a NSF Certified, GMP Compliant, FDA Registered Facility |
JH –
UPDATE: Quality Whey Protein– No Additives, Great Price
I don’t eat meat, and after reading about protein requirements, I used the article’s calculator and was mortified to see I was struggling to get a paltry 30 grams/day. (Yikes. That’s about what an 80-lb woman needs.) I know whey is a quality source of protein, and I’d only used flavored powders in the past, and found them to be sickeningly sweet. So I thought I’d check out unflavored. Nutricost is a good brand, and reviews were good so I decided to try it, and ordered the 2-lb canister.Was I pleasantly surprised! I got it mainly for smoothies and shakes. Since I eat a lot of protein-rich dairy, this works beautifully. There’s no flavor or grainy texture in my berry smoothie. (I must say, though, that I use a blender, so I don’t know about shaking alone.) The smoothie is thicker, but, again, no change in taste. I used the full scoop, too, which is about ⅓ cup. That’s a lot, so it really bumped up my smoothie protein from 11 to 36 grams. Very helpful.I also add it to chocolate milk, but for that I use 3 TBSP. One tablespoon of the powder has about 4½ grams of protein, so 3 TBSP gives me an extra 13 or so grams, and that’s a total of about 21 for the chocolate milk.I’ve also used it in soup. For this, I like the Tomato-Roasted Red Pepper soups that come in 32-oz tetrapaks. Here, I only use 2 TBSP of the protein powder because this soup already has 3-5 grams protein per 8 oz, depending on brand, and adding the powder bumps it up to around 12-14. I add about half of the 8 oz of soup that I plan to eat to a bowl, then stir in the powder, which mixes very easily. Then I add the remainder of the soup and microwave it for the desired amount of time. (If you do it stovetop, do the same thing in a pan before heating it.) Then I add garlic powder, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Very tasty! The trick is to mix in the powder *before* heating it. Just consider what happens to egg whites, which are all protein, when exposed to heat. They solidify. Which is great for eating eggs, but a solid glop isn’t what you want when you’re using powder.I haven’t used this on oatmeal, though you could, because I don’t want to adulterate everything, and I already eat oatmeal that has 12 grams of protein. Same with coffee, because I already use collagen peptides for that.Being able to add this to smoothies and shakes is just what I wanted so I’m very pleased at the product and the versatility of being able to use the full scoop or just a TBSP here and there. This product was not available locally in stores, so I’m grateful to have found it here on Amazon. Now that I know I like it, I’ll buy the economical 5-lb canister next time!**UPDATE:** I ordered the 5-lb canister as I said I would, and I’m discovering more ways to use this.First of all, I began using a shaker bottle (didn’t even need the ball) for my simple shakes, and the powder dissolves beautifully. For smoothies with bananas, assorted fruits, etc., I continue to use a blender.I have to say, though I understand the eagerness of people to increase their protein intake, you have to be reasonable. For example, adding ⅓ of a cup of powder to soup, usually 8-10 oz, is unrealistic. Of *course* that’ll be a gloppy mess! Try using one or two tablespoons first, and be happy if you even found only one variety of soup that’s palatable.As I mentioned above, this is pure protein, like egg whites, and *cannot* be added to hot liquids without tempering. It’s unrealistic to expect this to be equally palatable in everything. And there’s also no reason to use the full serving (⅓ cup) in everything. The beauty of this product is its versatility in being to add even a little to bump up the protein. Unless I’m making smoothies, I use less. Along with the provided ⅓ cup scoop, I placed a ⅛ cup (2 TBSP) scoop right in the canister.Also, only the brave should be putting this in coffee lol. I use collagen peptides for that because, being hydrolyzed, it mixes perfectly with no taste or textural change.Greek yogurt, BTW, is perfect for this protein powder. I mix 2 TBSP in a 5.3 oz container with a popsicle stick or plastic knife, and it’s delicious. Even here though, some flavors are better than others; try them out.Another way I’ve discovered is to make a simple, quick shake using only *half* of your favorite 30-gram prepared protein drink (I like Premier), add 8 oz milk, and ⅛ cup (2 TBSP) of the protein powder. The prepared drinks are expensive, so using only half makes it more economical while still delivering 15 grams of protein for that alone. This, too, mixes thoroughly in a shaker cup. You can also add some powdered peanut butter. Or add a banana and use a blender.One thing to remember is that milk (DAIRY) remains one of the best delivery “vehicles” for protein powder. It’s not only loaded with macro and micronutrients on its own, but *regardless of its fat content* (I drink nonfat), real milk provides one gram of quality protein per ounce. That’s hard to beat!One reviewer was disenchanted because Nutricost doesn’t include the amino acid profile on the label. Don’t worry about it–but DO notice that on the label it states that one serving gives you 25 grams of protein,*which constitutes 46% of the DV* for that nutrient. U.S. labeling is very stringent (just consider the number of recalls due to incorrect labeling). The manufacturer would NOT be able to make that claim if all essential amino acids were not included. It’s not necessary to add to the cost by printing them all on the label.And case in point: the collagen peptides I told you I use in my coffee? If you have any, check the label, or check next time you’re in the store (or even online). You’ll see 0% or dashes next to the DV for protein. That’s because collagen peptides, do NOT contain the essential amino acid, tryptophan. Even though peptides can count towards your protein goal, ON THEIR OWN (i.e., that serving) they’re incomplete, so the manufacturer cannot legally claim that it meets ANY standard per serving.To sum up, if a label gives you a percentage DV of protein, you can be sure not only that all essential amino acids are included, but also that the required amount of each one is included. Trust the labeling, and do your homework!And one more thing: The 5-lb canister is huge! I decided to fill my empty 2-lb canister with the powder, and use that daily, so that I can store the 5-lb canister in the back of the cabinet instead of lugging that out daily or keeping that huge thing on the counter. If you don’t like to reuse plastic, there are any number of glass jars you can buy that’ll hold a week’s worth (or whatever) of protein powder. Enjoy!
190 people found this helpful
Cameron and Sophia Cooper –
Great Taste and Endless Options
Great taste! I wanted something to add to smoothies, yogurt, and iced coffee without it adding flavor. That way I can add whatever flavors I am feeling to my coffee through sugar free syrups. Obviously, it is whey protein, so there is a slight “milky” taste. So it isn’t exactly tasteless, it just isn’t flavored. The taste is great though. When I do want flavor, I just add cocoa powder and Splenda and it makes a great chocolate protein powder that way or I use sugar free drink syrups in my coffee. I also use it to make hot cocoa powder and put it in my Greek yogurt for an extra added protein boost without changing the flavor of the yogurt. Good product for the price!
6 people found this helpful
Leslie G –
I love it
I’ve been using this unflavored Nutricost protein and I really like how clean and simple it is. No artificial taste, no sweetnessjust pure protein. It mixes well in shakes, coffee, or even recipes without changing the flavor. Great quality and perfect if you want something versatile and easy on the stomach. Definitely I love it
3 people found this helpful
N. Plumley –
Worth it. Super good. No weird taste.
Great unflavored protein powder. One star off because can can be a little hard to get all the clumps out, but it’s not so lumpy that it’s an issue. I’ve had far worse trouble with some more “mainstream” brands. I hate the taste of most protein powders, so I mix this with milk and ovaltine and it’s awesome. Plus, the value for cost is right on point. I use it to fend off cravings for a morning biscuit during my weight loss journey, and it works great. Gives me a solid protein kick to stave off the hunger and curb the cravings. I think it’s awesome.
One person found this helpful
BeccaM –
Good protein powder, definitely unflavored
I like these big jars of Nutricost protein powder because it’s a lot of servings in one container. This particular variant is unflavored, and therefore no sucralose in it like the flavored ones have (which I’ve not only found to be too sweet, I apparently don’t tolerate large amounts of sucralose very well, in the GI sense).The protein content is quite good, although if you want to maximize it, you might want to check out their ‘Whey Isolate’ type instead. Costs a little more but has a higher protein gram count and is supposedly more bio-available. Still, this one is good, too.The jar when I received it was well-sealed and comes with its own measuring scoop, although you may have to dig for it as it may settle during shipping. Speaking of settling though, don’t freak when you see the jar isn’t completely full. They sell by weight, not volume and I did the weighing—you get the full amount.Overall, it dissolves well, whether stirred by spoon, immersion blender, or specialized shake blender, all of which I’ve tried. And it really is unflavored—I typically add some ingredients to give it a little, such as maybe 2oz of juice or perhaps cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, and/or baker’s cocoa, along with whatever optional sweetener you might like. Or not. It’s up to you how you want to dress this up. Even with nothing else added, it’s palatable and leaves no grit or anything.It’s great stuff and has been a constant companion during my recent fitness efforts.
21 people found this helpful
candice93 –
Delicious and easy to put in everything.
This protein powder is great. It’s flavorless. I put it in my coffee. I added to other protein drinks to make a double the protein I blend it into yogurt to up my protein, and it makes it into a moose if you use a mixer. It lasts you a very long time and it’s tested by a third-party, which was why I bought it. It dissolves easily in my drinks, but I also use a froth for my drinks. It does create a nice thickness to the drink. It’s not too heavie or anything. I quite like it.
4 people found this helpful
Mariann –
Affordable protein
The product arrived with a safety seal and a freshness seal which is nice to see. The freshness seal was a job in itself to remove. It required my teeth, the handle side of a spoon, strategic peeling and patience. Once open (workout completed…lol) there was a very mild scent somewhat like malt or raw oats but, I’m not really sure because it was unique. The scoop was visible and not buried thankfully. I tasted the powder off of my finger and it had once again a very mild taste somewhat like malt or raw oats. I have not taken protein supplements since my days of body building which have long since passed. Back then I was taking EAS Myoplex and it was then, and is now, extremely expensive. Considering I weighted 268lb when I started lifting again and dropped 38lb over several months, the cost for protein would of been too much for my budget supplement or food wise. The problem was that I was extremely sore and it was taking an extreme amount of time to heal between workouts, so I decided to go back to protein supplements. Daily I make a vegetable and berry smoothie that I put all of my powders and supplements in. So, after putting THIS protein concentrate into that same smoothie, it did change the taste. It made it again taste kind of like a mild malt flavoring which did permeate throughout the mixture and was stronger than expected. It wasn’t a bad flavor mind you, but it was definitely not flavorless. I think this taste is typical for whey protein because I did recognize it. I went with the concentrate rather than the isolate because of price and taste. Yes, you get a few less grams of protein per scoop but, I didn’t want a chemical taste from the over processing of the isolate. I will try the isolate from this same manufacturer next and compare them. The most important point is that this is an affordable, 3rd party tested, contaminate limit product and is comparable to most of the products produced by this company. No it is not tasteless but, it does not have a bad taste. Considering the amount of eggs (which are comparable pricewise right now) I would have to eat daily this seemed a much more viable option.
58 people found this helpful
Jonathan M –
High-Quality Unflavored Protein for Versatile Use
I recently purchased this protein powder, and overall, I’m pleased with its quality and versatility. One of the key features that attracted me to this product is its unflavored nature, which aligns perfectly with my preferences. I typically incorporate protein into my morning routine by adding it to my daily smoothie, and this product could serve that purpose admirably.Quality and Taste:The protein powder is of excellent quality, with no discernible flavor, exactly as described. This neutrality allows it to seamlessly blend into various recipes without overpowering the natural flavors of other ingredients. It’s ideal for individuals seeking a protein supplement that doesn’t alter the taste profile of their favorite beverages or dishes.Texture Considerations:While the lack of flavor is a definite plus, I did notice that the powder tends to increase the volume and alter the texture of my smoothies. It imparts a whipped and creamy consistency, which may be desirable for some users but wasn’t quite in line with my personal preference. However, I don’t consider this a flaw of the protein itself, merely a characteristic to be aware of for those with specific texture preferences.Versatile Application:Despite the texture issue in my smoothies, I still plan to utilize this protein powder in other recipes. I’m exploring options like protein bites to complement my morning routine. It’s reassuring to know that even if it doesn’t suit one application perfectly, the product’s quality ensures it won’t go to waste.This unflavored protein powder offers excellent quality and versatility for those seeking a neutral supplement to enhance their dietary intake. While it may affect the texture of certain recipes, its adaptability makes it a valuable addition to any health-conscious individual’s pantry.Pros:High-quality protein sourceNeutral flavor profileVersatile for use in various recipesCons:Alters smoothie texture
39 people found this helpful
JD –
One of the Best Deals on Unflavored Protein Powder
I’ve been buying and using this protein powder for about a year now, and it’s worked really well for me. One thing I discovered pretty quickly is that it’s actually surprisingly hard to find truly unflavored protein powder. Most “plain” options still have some kind of sweetener or flavor added.I mainly use this in smoothies, so I specifically wanted something that wouldn’t change the flavor of whatever I’m making. This blends in well and doesn’t overpower the fruit or other ingredients.I also keep coming back to this one because the value is excellent when you compare price per ounce to other brands. For the amount you get, it’s one of the best deals I’ve found for unflavored whey protein.
C. –
Inconsistency in the nutrition facts.
I noticed that the nutrition facts say a serving has 25 grams of protein but makes up 46% of your DV. The recommended DV is 50 grams and 46% of 50 is 23 which means that there’s somehow 2 grams of indigestible protein in there. That shouldn’t be the case if it’s pure whey protein. The only other thing in there is sunflower lecithin but a quick Google search reveals that sunflower lecithin has little to no protein, indigestible or not, so I doubt that’s it. 23 grams of real protein per serving is good enough for me but this discrepancy has cost it a star.As for the flavor, it tastes like cheese if you get the unflavored one. Sort of like boxed mac n cheese powder but more mild. If you want to make it dissolve easier then get a milk frother on here for like 10 dollars if you don’t already have a blender, works just as well.
One person found this helpful