"I tried a scoop of this from my flatmates batch, and i thought it was going to taste nasty, but it tastes quite nice! It is quite sweet and nutty. Also, i got no digestive problems like i sometimes get with dairy based protiens. On top of that, its Organic and Raw Sprouted, and its such a good price. Result! Mixed with the Organic sprouted Hemp protein MP sell, you would have a 'superfood' protein shake."

"I've been training a long time using whey based proteins and although I had no problems with digestion I wanted to try an alternative after I found out what whey really is! \nUsing the brown rice protein and in combination with a good training regime, I soon saw results (much quicker than when I use to have whey products). I feel that I am having something more substantial as a drink, provides slow energy release and I feel I can push myself harder in the gym. Be warned tho: the taste and texture is not great. It tastes very earthy - I mix mine with some ovaltine, or in a fruit smoothie (that makes it a bit better and I've got some of the vanilla flavoring to try out different combinations). However, the worst part is the texture, very grainy, feels like sand in the mouth and you kind of need to have a drink or rinse after you have it. It mixes easily but if you don't have the whole lot quickly you will soon get residue on the bottom of your mixing bottle which is not great. Overall tho, it is worth it as it is natural and gives really good results! Goodbye to whey for me!"

"I enjoy doing my weights but was unable to back my diet up with Whey protein. It gives me a bad stomach and hang over type feeling. I tried soy protein but didn’t like the after taste and read mixed reviews on different sites about its effectiveness. I called my protein and was advised to try brown rice protein. I am very happy with it, I like the smell and mix it with vanilla flavouring and it goes down a treat. It’s much cheaper than Whey protein so I can consume it three times a day. Well worth trying."

I'm so pleased this is back in - it does taste unpleasant on its own but hey its brown rice - how do you expect it to taste?? However put 5 or so drops of the vannila flavour drops & a dash of cinamon & its really quite nice!! honest - I didnt really expect it to taste that much different but Vanilla defo seems to be the flavour to go for.

"As I have been switching to vegetarian and vegan diet and supplements where ever possible. I had been using myprotein’s Unflavoured Impact Whey protein which, I must say, is a faultless product. I expected this protein powder to behave in a similar ‘whey’ :-D\n\nUnfortunately it doesn’t. Unlike the unflavoured whey equivalent, this stuff tastes foul and smells awful. As a few other reviewers have found it can’t be mixed with just water like the whey because it doesn’t actually dissolve - what you get is a ‘suspension’ of a very, very fine gritty powder. \n\nThis gritty texture is impossible to mask and can be felt as it goes down your throat. You can mask the taste and smell somewhat with a lot of flavouring (I use 10 drops of myprotein’s FlavDrops Strawberry flavouring). But I still have to brace myself for a pretty unpleasant experience when drinking it.\n\nWith the whey product I could add up to 4 scoops at a time and get a creamy drinkable shake, but anything over 2 scoops in a large amount of soy milk is undrinkable no matter how much I try to mask the smell and taste.\n\nI’ll keep experimenting to see if I can make it more palatable because the nutritional profile is as good as many whey products."

I've found that cinnamon covers the after taste very nicely

"Just started using this, i chose to as i didn't want a protein sourced from milk and this was cheap. Is a good source of protein and i find mixes reasonably well. Am looking for suggestions for mixing as with just water tastes aweful. I found using 2 yogarts and some water mixed up is nice slight strange aftertaste, other suggestions please?? \n"

With another protien and maltodexrin to mask taste.\n\n

"This stuff tastes rank, akin to a powdered brown box! But, that said. I'd definately buy it again. Very versatile stuff, no fear of bloating or putrifying when mixed with fruit juice (like most milk derived proteins). Good protein, bad taste, who cares! i'll buy it!"

Just puchased a large quantity of brown rice protein. Has a similar amino acid profile to standard whey protein and since it is considerably cheaper it represents a large cost saving. However the drawback is the taste. It does not mix that well and needs drinking quickly to prevent spitting it back out! Recommend drinking with maltodextrin which slightly masks the flavour. Currently unsure whether the price is worth it for the taste. Saying that when are protein drinks meant for enjoyment...?!