Soy Protein Isolate

I love!

Firstly, I am severely lactose intolerant and this means I'm limited to what protein I can have, so I thought that I'd be stuck with really gross options. I've tried so many, and was suffering (in silence) about how disgusting they were. Then I found MyProtein after some searching and took a risk by trying the Smooth Chocolate and Strawberry Cream. O M G! I have double scoops for meal replacement and protein loading for circuits, dancing, PiYo, ChaLean Extreme, P90X and weight management. Two scoops is the important bit for me because most protein doesn't mix well, even with a blender. I load my shaker, then with very low expectancies give it a thoroughly good mixing testing with the Chocolate first...it mixed, and no blender! Next came the taste...it was good! And I mean, really good, definite chocolate tastes, nutty aroma, went down really easily sipping it, no nasty after-taste either! The next day, I had a chocolate one in the blender, fantastic. Really smooth and creamy, take care with the amount of milk (I use Lactofree blue), not enough and it's not nice, but get your amount right, memorise it and keep to it. I eat a main meal at lunchtime, then in the evening I tried out the Strawberry Cream, used a shaker, mixed two scoops and O M G! It's even nicer than the Chocolate Smooth!!! How is this possible? Now, I mix one scoop of Strawberry with one Scoop of Chocolate for ultimate NOMZ!! The protein content is high, not as high as the unflavoured but I don't want to have to add fruit to make it taste nice, it would defeat the object of low carb and high protein. For anyone with a need to have Soya protein, this is the nicest I have ever tasted and I've already ordered my second set! Mix with shakers or blenders, add in fruit, I'd say blueberries, put in in cake mix for protein sponges, Lactofree milk, Soya milk, and Almond milk.

Tue Sep 02 14:13:19 BST 2014 by Darren

Bought this for it's higher protein content. Found mixing the powder with a small amount of liquid first and letting it settle slighty before adding the rest of the liquid worked well. Combining it all together at once resulted in some horrendous lumpy and ridiculously frothy mess. I add coffee to mine, which helps make it more palatable.

Mon Sep 22 02:50:18 BST 2014 by Lzz

Just Aweful

Flavour: Unflavoured. I can generally stomach a lot, but this stuff is just the worst. The texture is so bad, it's thick like cement and gloopy. I actually turned my shaker upside down and it took about 10s to drip out. I added double the water and it was almost just as bad. Unfortunately I was not allowed to get a refund. I wish MyProtein put a warning on the product that it's basically cement.

Goes Well With:

Bricks

Mon Oct 31 13:57:48 GMT 2016 by Nic

Soy Isolate

I've used this product for several years now and am highly satisfied. It is easy to digest and a truly excellent source of protein in my diet - which as an 80 year-old vegetarian - is of great importance to me! It is always delivered quickly and in good packaging.

Tue Nov 04 10:19:39 GMT 2014 by Shirl

Best non dairy protein

Tastes nice, mixes well with soya or coconut milk. With almond it becomes so thick you need a spoon to eat it. Would highly recommend

Sun Aug 31 14:44:00 BST 2014 by Belle

Very disappointed

I normally have whey protein but recently discovered I have a milk allergy so tried this. The best way to describe this is angel delight... it is so thick it doesn't come out my shaker. It should be sold as a dessert mousse. Make sure you take a spoon with you to the gym.

Goes Well With:

A bowl and spoon.

Tue Nov 29 09:31:09 GMT 2016 by George

Helped my poorly pony

I've been feeding this to my underweight pony that can't tolerate even the smallest amounts of sugar and she is looking better after only three weeks. She is really fussy about supplements and often refuses to eat new things but apparently this tastes great!

Mon Sep 19 14:17:58 BST 2016 by Becca

Great, Inexpensive Protein Boost

First off, I am not actually milk, lactose or whey intolerant. I take this excellent protein supplement simply because of its amazing value and complete amino acid profile. It is significantly cheaper than the whey product alternative which very important to me as I am on a very restricted budget. It is also easy on the digestion with absolutely no side effects whatsover and is really helping my gains - it's even improving my beard growth! Additionally, I had been using a competitors Soy Protein Isolate as it was slightly cheaper but after I received a discount code from MyProtein, I decided to try their product. In short, it is far superior in both taste and mixability being much smoother in consistency when mixed with no lumps and less frothing. Sure, you've got to get jiggy with the shaker when mixing but hey, if you can do the weights or other exercise then shaking it up shouldn't be a problem. I will now only use the MyProtein product which, even without flavouring, tastes just fine to me but then I ain't a fussy Mummy's boy.

Goes Well With:

Creatine Monohydrate

Thu Jan 28 12:46:19 GMT 2016 by Uncle G

Finally, dairy free.

Struggled with a dairy allergy/intolerance for years. Find the higher grade protein brands and those that claim to be lactose better for my stomach and breathing problems, but always affect me. Thought I'd give this a try, wasn't sure what to expect. Tastes great, mixes well. Only downside I've found is its a little foamy and takes quite a while to settle down. Would like to see the product available in a larger quantity as well.

Wed Apr 16 18:38:07 BST 2014 by Tom

Batches are varying in mixability

I have bought about three batches of unflavoured spaced about 4 months in between, and I would say that the mixability went from medium-to poor-to good. I was told by the sales guy that it depends on the source of the protein. I had to use a blender to mix the powder in. Anyway the soya taste does not bother me. For effectiveness, I would say my gains were better than when I used whey -- apparently I am lactose intolerant.

Mon Sep 22 18:21:44 BST 2014 by xurxsper

If you have no choice...?

I bought these products the other day as I have trouble with milk. I bought 1kg of Strawberry and 1kg choc smooth. The chocolate is ok, I have it mixed with 400ml water as it was way too thick with the recommended ammount, and I also blend in a banana to help with the taste. It tastes find when blended. The strawberry has been not so great to me. When you mix in a shaker it goes to half foam, half drink... I'm not sure why, and it makes is hard to drink, and the texture and flavour is not great. I think I'll stick to the chocolate when I've run out this time. Its good for the money and for the dietary requirements I have.

Goes Well With:

Rice milk, Water with banana.

Tue Aug 05 12:11:54 BST 2014 by Betty

Good Product - Bit Lumpy

I am a vegetarian so I bought this too add more protein to my diet. It definitely has helped in my training for a marathon but does come out very thick and lumpy. Better when you add more water then recommended. I went for unflavoured to add to different smoothies, so I could have a variety and because protein level is different in flavoured varieties. Can't complain too much as the price is very good.

Goes Well With:

In smoothies usually either 1 scoop plus a handful of frozen berries and a banana or 1 scoop plus a tbs peanut butter and a banana. You can taste the powder less in the peanut butter version but I like the variety.

Mon Jul 03 09:16:25 BST 2017 by Beccy

Great Taste, Okay mixability!

I have turned to a non diary protein due to the whey protein giving me spots which I expected, as I get this with all diary products, although I still can have it once a week. I ordered the vanilla flavour soy protein as the chocolate whey protein is a bit sickly for me. I made it as usual and did find it mixed a lot thicker than the whey protein & therefore had to add a lot more almond milk & a bit of water. I find the vanilla taste of this is delicious and once you add more liquid the texture it just a notch down in comparison to the whey mix. Nice recipe to make is 1 scoop powder, 300ml Almond milk, handful of frozen blueberries, ice & blend. Tastes like a blueberry muffin - great for breakfast! :) Overall a decent non dairy alternative.

Goes Well With:

Almond milk & a blender

Thu Oct 13 09:21:52 BST 2016 by Clairemaxi

Pleasantly surprised

I decided to buy this as Whey protein results in acne for me and I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised. The Strawberry Cream tastes great, I find the Vanilla has a slightly bitter aftertaste as a shake, but works well mixed in porridge or a pancake batter. The down sides? It doesn't mix as well as the Whey powders, but pop it in a shaker and it's fine and I would say add more liquid as it has a much thicker consistency. As for gains, it's too early to give a review but I will definitely be purchasing this product again.

Mon Oct 06 10:39:58 BST 2014 by Aquila Picart

Great as always! I always buy this protein powder, I love it and take it 3 times a day plus! I have it with oats for breakfast, with milk as a mid morning shake, before a workout I take it with powdered oats and milk with coffee as a flavouring and after a workout something similar, it's really good and I highly recommend it!

Goes Well With:

Milk, porridge, oat powder and as a protein bar mix!

Tue Sep 02 16:59:16 BST 2014 by Kerry

Not into vanilla!

Strawberry cream wasn't in stock so thought I'd try vanilla! URGH. Ordered strawberry back! Otherwise, this product is excellent! I'm lactose intolerant so have to have this alternative, but soya is a deemed a complete protein so it's all good! Please fully stock for strawberry cream! :) thanks

Goes Well With:

Strawberry cream- frozen berries and milk ( blended)

Mon May 12 20:00:20 BST 2014 by Jess

Awesome Vegan Non Dairy Protein

Soy Protein Isolate has a high protein content due to being purified and isolated, i find this a great alternative to the dairy versions and i like it even though i am not vegan myself, i find this has a nice taste to it equal to if not slightly nicer than whey, it mixes slightly thicker, between whey and casein. I have not had any issues using this in replacement to whey and like to change things up from time to time, it is great value and works well, i feel it also combines well with whey and casein to make a complete protein blend. If you found any value in this review then please use code geoff-rdt in caps at checkout to get a discount of up to 85%

Goes Well With:

water, casein, whey, milk, egg whites, greek yogurt,

Tue Jun 13 19:39:39 BST 2017 by Geoffrey #1 Reviewer of the Month

soy protein

I was looking for a soy protein product and came across this option as I'm meat and dairy product free. After reading the reviews on its mixability and taste i was a little sceptical. But for the price it was a no brainer to give it a try, So now i have been using it a week and I think its great, yes it does mix thicker than other protein powders I've had before, but i actually quite like the thicker substance. If you prefer it thinner simply add more liquid, which in my case is soya milk. I also find it less powdery than other whey products i have had previously. So defiantly a good buy in my opinion.

Goes Well With:

Soya milk

Sat Jun 03 22:19:02 BST 2017 by mintrix

High Protein - Warning it's THICK

The unflavoured option is not a recommended if you have a weak stomach, it tastes like you'd imagine wallpaper paste to taste. Talking of wallpaper paste, it's the same consistency! However, for me both of these were expected you'll need at least 350ml of water for 1 scoop and 2 scoops for heavier wallpaper. I'd go for a flavoured version next time. Great product all round however you will need to be prepared! I actually tried this with milkshake flavourings, food flavourings, cocoa powders etc and the only thing that really worked was more water and a scoop of whey!

Goes Well With:

A strong stomach and B&Q paint brushes

Wed May 31 17:58:46 BST 2017 by Tony N

Not for me

Gross. Doesn't mix well, horrible taste and so thick I can't stomach to drink it. First time made me feel sick. Second time I made a breakfast shake and it was so horrible I decided to go hungry instead.

Goes Well With:

The bin.

Thu May 04 17:09:44 BST 2017 by Lisa