Muscle FeastGrass-Fed Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Powder, All Natural Hormone-Free, Unflavored, 5lb

On my second tub. I have had my stomach upset by other brands, and I believe it to be the sweeteners they used. I also wanted to upgrade to Hydrolyzed whey for a faster uptake. For comparison, I have used the following brands multiple times: MP Combat, Optimum Nutrition Whey and their Isolate Whey, CytoSport, and Muscletech.Let me just say this stuff is great for two reasons:1) is mixability (is that a word..? I just made it one!). This stuff mixes the easiest of any powder I have used to date. I theorize its because of the processing it takes to get the hydrolysate form a whey manufactured. Either way, it's awesome. It's the wight of powdered sugar, so be careful cause it will go everywhere!2) the flavor, and lack thereof. First tub was unflavored, and lemme tell you, they mean unflavored. I usually mix my shake 1/2 almond milk and 1/2 cold brew coffee. I had to start adding some honey because it was a little on the bitter side, NOT due to the protein, but due to the lack of flavor or sweetner AS ADVERTISED. This is a big win because I liked being able to do it myself.THAT being said, I am on my second tub, and I got Vanilla. Big pro, it does not upset my stomach. It also is not overtly sweet. Ever had Cytosport vanilla? it's like drinking sugar water with extra sugar (it doesn't have sugar...but it's that sweet)....some like that, I don't. This flavored tub gets a win in my book because it is neither overpowering on the flavor or sweetness. I still mix like I always do, but no honey needed. I will probably stick with Vanilla here on out, but I might put a 2lb of unflavored in the pantry as well for recipes that I want to mix it in with without flavor.I mix this in protein shakes, oatmeal (post cooking, mixes in perfectly), Kodiak Cakes pancake mix to bring the protein content up, just about anything I can. This stuff is awesome in the world of protein, and I have been drinking shake for about 5 years now.You may notice I didn't talk of huge gains two days after starting this....that's because I'm not 12 years old pretending to be a bodybuilder. If you are still looking for the magic supplement I have a word of advice: grow up and get educated. It doesn't exist. This is a phenomenal product for upping your protein intake and getting it digested quickly - the first is essential to building mass, the second is beneficial. Get yourself 1-2 scoops pre or post workout and lift heavy. Do that for a couple of years and you'll know what I mean.

So The chocolate is my fave but I go through my canilla fix too. I bought this because I did research and this is grasssfed and hydro protein is absorbed wothin 30 minutes five or take and much faster than isolate and yr body can ansorb 15g an hour as opposed to isolate only 10grams. I eat in a small window and need atleast 105g protein daily and am an active competative athlete and fitness swimsuit competitor. This is much easier on my gut and I have no dofetive issues and it taste Great! Worth the price and ended up buying the big bag on amazon deal day on sale! I just wish they had peanutbutter or other flsvors but i combine it with a few other grassfed brands i ise as well.

First of all, let me say that I'm happy to have been exposed to this company. I used the Premium blend for months and it was just a magical encounter, except for when they stopped putting it in a large plastic screw-top container, and flat out stopped making it altogether. I reached out to the manufacturers, and I was notified via email that my beloved protein would be available in February. Unfortunately, it's still not available. I did receive a follow-up from the manufacturer a few days ago after posting my initial review (which is being edited a week later due to my realization that it wasn't the nicest or most professional review) and they informed me that there was a shortage of one of the ingredients required to make the original one I've purchased all along. Apparently, these folks really care about their product and the people's perception of it, and I can respect that.Moving forward, I've realized that not everything is going to be the way we'd like it all the time. I'm glad that I've got a protein that works, though it isn't 'perfect' like the Premium blend. This one doesn't dissolve as well as the Premium (I've used for a while). I first add the powder to my container (you'd have to see the Planter's Lightly Salted Peanuts container to believe it), I then add the recommended amount of water, screw the top on, turn it upside down, bang the top on top of the counter to allow the powder to 'move' towards the top (while it's still upside down), then when I see no more powder on the bottom of the clear container, I shake it hard and fast; roughly 2-3 times. I then add milk and swirl it, right-side up or upside down, flat plane, etc. just to get it to mix as well as possible. I then let it sit for a little bit (1-2 minutes) to further help. In contrast to the Premium blend, it's more sensitive to the shaking. I have to follow these steps all the time to avoid clumping of the product (you DON'T want to be chewing on tiny protein clumps), and it helps. If you shake it too many times, then you're at risk of consuming (in my opinion) quite a bit of foam. After I posted my original review, I did notice that adding more (Vanilla Flavored) Soy Milk helps with the flavor. The Premium blend? No Soy Milk required, and the flavor would still be outstanding. But I can manage for now. Just glad to be getting my protein from a good source.The bag it comes in is okay. At times, the zipper doesn't fully work, so I use a metal binder clip to keep it closed (after folding it a few times). Word of advice... You may get protein powder particles expelled from the bag just from opening it, putting your hand in it to get a scoop, or closing it. Sometimes, it helps to have a wet rag nearby to clean off the residue on the countertop.Overall, I'd say the after effect (gastrointestinal wise) is heaven-sent when compared to your (usual) Muscle Milk(s). I used that stuff in the past, and boy, was I constipated! This is a good vegetarian alternative and it works. Unfortunately, I was spoiled by the Premium blend that they've not brought back yet. Hopefully, the shortage will be rectified soon. The gains, I'm assuming, are still the same and it's a good protein supplement for me. It's not like Muscle Milk where you could wipe off residue with a paper towel, leave it in your garbage can, and in a few days, stink up your whole entire house. SMH. There's something more 'friendly' about this product, and the company (again) truly cares about their product. I have never changed my 'mean' language on a review, and they didn't even ask me to, but their reaching out to me, even after my 'trash-talking' rant, made me realize how much they care for what they put out in this world for others to consume; they truly have a reason to stand behind their product. It goes further than what I've mentioned on here as well. I'll continue to purchase this one and keep my fingers crossed for the day the Premium blend resurfaces. If it doesn't, I'm blessed enough to even have a dietary protein supplement that agrees with me, and manufacturers that (oddly enough) care. 4 out of 5 stars.Hope this review helps you in making your purchase. Have a great day!! (=

High quality protein without any funny taste. I'm very sensitive to milk based products so when I do not get negative gut issues or rashes on my skin, I know it's good stuff! Costs more than the usual chemical laden bodybuilding proteins but if your health is your priority, the choice is obvious.