Nutrition Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Whey from Grass Fed Cows, 26 Grams of Protein, No Sugar Added, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Kosher Dairy, 2.2 lbs, 32 Servings, Original Unflavored

I was an Optimum Whey guy for years and after starting a family I started to get more conscious about where my food was coming from. The crazy amount of artificial ingredients and metals in their formula made me realize I couldn't use their product anymore. Especially since my daughter wants a sip of my smoothie 90% of the time. This protein can be used for people who want to feed their muscles after a nice workout or start their day with a healthy breakfast...I like to use it for both. My review is also specific to this specific flavor...much better than their "Vanilla" flavor which has too much stevia for my tastebuds. The whey is 100% derived from grass fed cows. I emailed their customer service and they would typically respond within a day or two. I wanted to make sure there was no crazy marketing and that 100% of the whey came from 100% of grass fed cows. And I can confirm that it does. They are also working on non-GMO verification and hope to have that soon, but it is a costly and lengthy process as many know. This product is non-GMO though. I don't know why other reviewers keep harping on the soy...I don't have an issue with limited amounts of soy, but this product contains zero soy and has for some time. It contains non-GMO sunflower lecithin. MCT oil is just pressed coconut or palm oil typically...I didn't ask, but I may send an email on that. MCT oil is actually sold as a health supplement on its own. So the ingredient profile is low, the whey is derived from grass fed cows, and there are no GMOs. Those are the main things I look for now in a protein. I was using Source Organic Whey for a little while, but they are almost double the price. If money is no object you can't wrong with Source. Bluebonnet is a little larger company than Source and can afford to sell for less. I like supporting the little guy, but 50% less is just too much to ignore and it is not like Bluebonnet is a fortune 500. And then taste...I prefer my protein to have very little taste. I mix with a variety of fruit and your other typical smoothie staples...peanut butter, yogurt, cinnamon, or whatever I'm feeling that day. A lot of the new proteins that are trying to use responsible ingredients include stevia and that just dominates the drink to me. This pairs great with fruit and does not take over the taste. I would consider it very mild. I would never call it delicious on its own with water or milk, but I wouldn't call it bad either. Again...very mild. So from a guy who has used Optimum Whey, Optimum Platinum, Muscle Milk, Bluebonnet Vanilla, Source Organic, Jay Robb's (I think that is the name) and a few more, this is my absolutely number one seed when all is said and done.

If you are looking for a simple whey protein supplement powder, this is it. There is no sweetener, which means no extra chemicals, no sugar (or sugar alcohols), and no lingering aftertaste. For me, it also means no gas, which I experienced with just about every other powder I've tried. I generally mix it with 8 oz water and let it sit for at around 10 minutes (or until I get back from the gym) to get completely smooth. No shaker required. It tastes like weak milk. I'm not going to say it's good, but it's way better than the flavored or sweetened powders I've tried. I'll often add a Nespresso shot. Then it actually tastes great and gives you an high protein pick-me-up, but without the unpronounceable additives.

Company has been around for a long time and the Whey is from Grass Fed Cows. I trust this product!

I have tried a few other unflavored whey proteins and this is by far the best I've tried. For me, the criteria for whey protein is pretty simple: 1) Needs to mix well - this one mixes very well with a spoon and a little water (always mixes better with water than anything else), 2) Needs to not taste bad - ok, it doesn't need to taste GOOD, but it shouldn't taste bad. This one actually tastes GOOD! I think because it's smooth with a neutral taste, but there is vanilla in the ingredients to give it just a hint of vanilla. Not strong, but just enough that it tastes pleasant. 3) Needs not to have a lot of crazy ingredients - Ok, this has some soy lecithin. For me, I don't care. Almost everything has soy lecithin. But it doesn't have any sucralose or anything else. 4) Not too expensive - this one is on par (cost per gram of protein) as most of the other protein powders. UPDATE: I downgraded my rating of this. I tried it again and it was hard to stomach alone. It's still a high quality protein, but I don't think it's worth the extra price. Now I use NOW Protein.

Easy to make and it gives no aftertaste. Not sweet and I like it to be like that. The vanilla flavor is subtle.

The original is the best- no weird aftertaste - clean and what you imagine it should taste like. We have used this brand and flavor for many years and hope it never changes it's formulation

I started with the vanilla, which is delicious. I also felt better, because I don't get enough protein. Then I started realizing the stevia gives me horrible insomnia, which immediately stopped when I ran out. Then I tried the original, no flavor, no stevia flavor. It's not bad like some people say. Doesn't taste like a milkshake, but does not really have flavor. Can easily be added to smoothies if you can't handle throwing it in some water real quick like I tend to do.

I don't know what happened to this product! This is my third purchase and I had been enjoying it. The powder does not mix well, and ends up in weird thick clumps that don't dissolve or mix into a hot drink. It's very much unlike my other containers of the same mix. I think something changed with the formula, and in my opinion, it's not for the better. It's a huge disappointment, and now I have to move ve on and look for another product. This mixes so well in a hot cup of tea, so I use it everyday. I like the taste of it, and it has great health benefits too. It's a big container and the product last quite a while! I recommend it!