Nutricost Whey Protein Concentrate 5LBS Vanilla

Good product, sweetness flavour taste a bit synthetic if you drink it by itself due to sweeteners but disappears when you mix it with berries or other fruits. I usually mix it, leave it in fridge to reduce the foam and then drink it. Tastes like a milkshake. I also use it in high protein brownies, works really well

I’ve tried a lot of protein powders over the years, and Nutricost Whey Protein has honestly exceeded my expectations. The vanilla flavor tastes great without being overly sweet or artificial, and it mixes extremely well with both water and milk. One of the biggest things I noticed right away was that there’s virtually no clumping, even with just a shaker bottle. After using it consistently alongside my workouts, I’ve definitely noticed solid gains in strength and recovery. It’s easy on the stomach, keeps me full, and makes hitting my daily protein goals much easier. The 5-pound container also offers excellent value for the quality you’re getting. If you want a reliable whey protein with great taste, smooth mixing, and real results, this is an excellent choice.

I've tried many many protein powders in my day and I really like this one for various reasons. Taste is very mild and you don't get that rotten egg type flavor some whey products have. Solubility is excellent. Nobody likes stirring for an hour. No chunks in the shaker. I've noticed this agrees with my body and stomach better than other whey products. Some whey mixes have given me headaches and made me break out. This doesn't. Goes down easy and love the macros. Not a bunch of seed oils, sugars and other filler garbage.

Delicious and a great price. Highly recommend.

I've been using protein powders for about 20 years, and I've tried many brands in my time. I usually use vanilla flavored protein, as that flavor tends to compliment just about every other type of flavor one would mix it with. Since a lot of my regular protein brands have jumped up in price severely, I figured I'd give this one a shot and see how it was. When it comes to taste, this brand's vanilla flavor has a distinct buttery overtone that can be hit or miss, depending on how one is planning to use it. For baking (Yes, try baking with whey powder to boost up the protein content of muffins or whatever), this might be a real win! Most vanilla flavored protein won't add much sweetness to things, but it will contribute to the overall result in terms of flavor (for better or worse). For my preferences, the flavor detracts from how I use it. I'm prefer a much more straightforward vanilla flavor, and the buttery flavors just throw me off. You might personally like that, and if so, then this is the protein for you! Another small gripe is that when I mix this with my shaker in my post-workout concoction, it tends to foam up A LOT. I attribute this to the fact that all the protein in this is whey CONCENTRATE, and not a mix of isolate AND concentrate, which is what I'm used to. No matter what, protein is protein, and whether it's concentrate or isolate, the protein amount and quality is the same in the end. The difference is that isolate is approximately (by volume) 90% protein and concentrate is approximately 79% protein, which means that there's a bit more of the other components of the milk that the whey originally came from that are present. A bit more fat, sodium, and cholesterol will be in it, but a far smaller amount than whole milk, of course. All this to say that when I mix my shake, I have to let it sit on the counter undisturbed for over 10 minutes just to get the foam to decrease and become somewhat drinkable. It still has a lot of foam after that, but at least it's not an overwhelming amount at that point. In conclusion, I think this protein is a price conscious smart buy, assuming the cost (about $56 a lbs at the time of writing this) stays relatively the same. I like the consistency of the dry powder, as it's a satisfying granular texture vs the flour-like texture I'm used to with the isolate dominant varieties I normally consume. The buttery taste is ok, but the foaming really gets to me. It's such an annoyance that I'll probably keep searching for a similarly priced product that won't foam as much after mixing. If you're OK with a little extra foam and a buttery vanilla flavor, then this is right for you.

Awesome protein powder. Great flavor & Texture. The price is great too. Not a lot of unusual flavors, but great for your basic vanilla.