Protein Works | Vegan Soy Protein - Black, Chocolate Silk, 66 Servings, 2kg

Ideally I'd rate this 4 and a half stars out of five, it has it's flaws, but I love it. Once I'd learnt how best to use it, it became a staple in my protein cupboard and a favourite at that! I can sympathise with those who find this particular protein to be a little lacking in flavour punch, though I'd say the flavour it does have is not at all unpleasant. On the contrary! I'd say it certainly manages to somehow combine flavours of caramel, chocolate and biscuit with an ever so slightly grainy texture that I, personally, find to be delightful! Despite this, however, the flavour is not overwhelmingly potent and it is not a wise move to try to make a thicker shake in order to condense the flavour, the texture becomes inedible far sooner than the flavour is enriched. Don't make it up exactly as per the instructions!!! The best decision I ever made was to start tracking the protein in all components of my shakes and experiment with using significantly more liquid than is recommended to mix my shakes. I now use a ratio of 1:10 for every protein shake I mix and, provided I'm not using more than 50% water as my liquid, they are infinitely more palatable! I find this to be far less true for whey, but for every plant based protein I've used the texture has been vastly improved with this change in ratio. So that's 1g of protein for every 10ml of liquid, e.g. 20g of Soy Protein in a 200ml protein shake. The next piece of advice I would offer is again related to treating soy protein differently to whey. It's drier, so when you replace flour with soy protein you might need to add more liquid of some kind, perhaps milk or non-dairy milk, to keep it at the right moisture level. It's also a much poorer choice of binding agent, so if you're planning on making any very high protein-low carb snacks do bear in mind that milk or water alone is not enough to bind a soy protein, you will likely need egg of some kind, or egg-alternative (e.g. flax egg, chia egg, gluten, xanthum gum) To make my shakes more enjoyable I use a variety of methods. These include: - Mixing the protein with yoghurt and using yoghurt in the shake- this helps to smooth out any lumps and adds a creamy flavour to the shake. - Adding flavour and depth by adding a teaspoon of cocoa powder, two teaspoons of peanut flour, two teaspoons of maca powder or a flavoured zero syrup. -Adding flavoured stevia drops, in caramel or chocolate to boost the Millionaires Shortbread flavour. -Using ice and a blender to make the smoothest consistency shake possible, my blender is a 300w Duronic BL3 personal blender, but any basic personal blender will do the job and you can normally find one on sale for £15 or less. To summarise; If you are looking for a pure protein to mix with just water to make your protein shakes, it is unlikely this is the one for you. However, if you normally use milk or a non dairy milk, even just partly, to mix your protein, be sure to give it a go! It's not amazingly special on it's own, but it's certainly enjoyable and there are lots of ways to jazz it up and make your protein shake feel like a treat as well as something beneficial for your body.

Taste is very subjective, so I won't push that it's the best or the worst ever. I will just give you some facts and a few options to spice up your shakes! Mixing: Please use a blender. Blending it gives a very smooth and near milkshake consistency, whereas depending on the shaker you use, your mileage may vary. My home shaker with a steel ball inside mixed it pretty well and I was happy. My shaker at work is one with the mesh/grid in the cap and it was a lumpy mess every time I try. This isn't my first protien shake so I have no doubt the method wasn't at fault, just keep in mind. Flavor: I brought the chocolate flavour this time which is my favourite. Tastes like chocolate (I would likely be irritable it it tasted like anything else), but isn't too sweet so it doesn't make me feel overly sick after a heavy workout, because of this as well you can experiment with adding additional flavours to make it pop. Doesn't leave a wierd film in your mouth like some vegan shakes can either. Recipes: Everyone has likes and dislikes and your mileage may vary, but I often get bored with a plain shake so I like to mix it up a bit. My favourite way of having these shakes are below, especially in the morning to give me a boost (also because I tend to go with the cardinal sin and hate breakfast!!) *400-450ml Almond or Skimmed Milk. *2 large ice cubes or 3-4 smaller ones. *75-80g of frozen Blueberries. *Teaspoon of chia seeds. *1 scoop of this powder. Pop it in the blender and go for it. Leaves a lush and thick shake which is perfectly cold, refreshing and has that little extra fibre within that slows its path through the stomach and keeps you fuller to longer. Also one of your five a day if you are keeping count! If blueberries are not your thing, swap them out for frozen Cherries for a nice black forest vibe. Also if you like it, for a bit of depth of flavour and some extra antioxidant activity, pop a sprinkle of ground cinnamon in with it. So there you have it, nice simple review and I hope it's useful to you! Enjoy all.

I am lactose intolerant so bought this as I struggle to get enough protein in my diet and am trying to build a little muscle. I was also looking for a powder that didn't taste bad or have an unpleasant texture, and be low in carbs/calories. So opted for this rather than a protein bar (higher in carbs). I like that the pack is re-sealable, and has a scoop inside to measure the right amount of protein powder. I like the bottle that comes with it. The bottle has a metal ball inside that acts as an agitator to mix the powder with water. A few good shakes and it is well mixed no lumps. Quite easy to and quick to prepare. Bottle is easy to wash, I just run it under some water (haven't tried putting it in the dishwasher yet but it looks like it would be ok). I don't use a lot of water as I prefer to drink it as quickly as possible. So only fill the bottle less than half way. It doesn't really taste of much - and the texture isn't bad at all. The taste is really very bland which is better than tasting bad. It does take the edge off hunger - so if you have it first thing in the morning you can go a couple of hours without feeling really hungry.

The vanilla flavour is rich and pleasant, and it mixes easily with water or milk — I used a milk frother and it dissolved quickly without clumps. The texture is smooth with no chalky aftertaste, with a slightly nutty flavour and a mild sweetness. The protein content per serving is solid, and the lower sugar content is a nice bonus. Overall, it’s a versatile vanilla protein powder with a balanced flavour.

Ich habe diesen Shake als Ersatz für den Forever-Ultra vom Clean-Nine Programm genommen, da der zu viele zuckerartige Inhaltsstoffe hat. Dieser hier ist in der Zusammensetzung viel besser und schmeckt auch bei weitem nicht so süß. Minimal grieseliger im Mundgefühl, aber ich nehme eh immer etwas mehr Flüssigkeit, dann stört mich das nicht. Zwei kleine Mankos: Schoko ist mir etwas zu wenig Geschmack, ich helfe mir einfach indem ich pro scoop einen halben bis ganzen gestrichenen Teelöffen Backkakao (reines Kakaopulver) mit dazu Menge, so ist er perfekt (statt 10 dann 15 Sekunden Shakern und ab gehts). Andere Geschmacksorten kenne ich als Schokoliebhaber nicht, kann dazu nichts sagen. Manko 2 ist die Vermischung der Zutaten: Im Beutel sind kleine Klümpchen von einzelnen reinen Pulvern erkennbar, das könnte noch etwas besser vermengt sein. Im Shaker (mit Sieb) hat sich aber alles gut aufgelöst. Werde ich wieder kaufen.

Geschmack 7/10 Löslichkeit 10/10 Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis 10/10 Insgesamt 9.5/10 Geschmack: Der Geschmack des Pulvers ist gut, aber der Nachgeschmack eher weniger und er geht erst nach einer Weile weg. Mit der Zeit gewöhnt man sich aber daran. Es erinnert mich ein wenig an Vanillekipferl. Löslichkeit: Im Gegensatz zu dem was viele andere sagen, ist die Löslichkeit echt super! Ich habe schon eine Proteinshakes ausprobiert und ich hatte noch keine pflanzliches oder tierisches Proteinpulver, dass sich so gut auflöst. Es wurde öfter geschrieben, dass der Shake relativ dick ist, aber ich denke, das ist so gewollt und sogt dafür, dass man ihn als eine Art Pudding essen kann. Wenn man das aber nicht mag, kann man einfach ein bisschen mehr Wasser hinzufügen. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis: Was soll ich dazu sagen? Im Spar-Abo bekommt man das Pulver für unter 15€. Bei einem Preis pro Kilo von 7€ ist das absolut unschlagbar!!! Ich hab noch nie ein Proteinpulver gesehen, dass so günstig ist! Allein deswegen lohnt es sich für alle, die Geld sparen wollen oder einfach knapp bei Kasse sind. Fazit: Auch wenn der Geschmack nicht perfekt ist, ist es ein absolut solides Proteinpulver zu einem unschlagbaren Preis. Deswegen ist auch für alle Nicht-Veganer definitiv mal einen Versuch wert!

Casi no compro esta proteina por las reseñas negativas acerca del sabor, incluso compré el paquete pequeño por si acaso y escribo solo para decir que al menos la de vainilla está genial, se disuelve bien incluso con cuchara (sin shaker) y para el precio está genial la composición. Lo único malo es que contiene sacralosa, pero entiendo que edulcorantes más naturales tienen un precio más alto y hay que ir a gamas superiores.

Le uniche proteine di soia buone, solubili e digeribili che abbia mai trovato. Tra l'altro con valori nutrizionali eccellenti che nulla hanno da invidiare alle classiche a base di caseina. Non c'è bisogno di essere vegani per apprezzarle o utilizzarle.

Habe neutral bestellt, weil ich keine Aromen und Süßstoffe mag. Entsprechend schmeckt der Shake wie Tofu. Für mich ok und wie erwartet. Positiv überrascht mich die Löslichkeit in Milch. Bisschen mit dem Pürierstab dran - und ratz fatz ist der Shake fertig. Verträglich ist er auch. Nährwerte sind klasse. Gemeinsam mit normales Essen (Fleisch, Milch, Eier und co) ergänzt der Shake meine Ernährung um eine weitere Sojakomponente, die ich sonst nicht zu mir nehmen würde. Preis/Leistung ist top, da hält auch kein Whey mit.