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Serious Protein Choc Flavour Review
The protein is a proprietary blend so you don't get much information. What you do get is that it contains whey protein concentrate (which typically has about 80% protein and gets into your system within 1.5 hours. Whey isolate is faster at about just over an hour). Casein (which takes about 4 hours to digest). Soy Protein Isolate (which takes about 3 hours to digest). Then there is the Glutamine which is very low cost which can be used to spike protein powders to give high protein readings. When in actual fact they are not. Many protein companies do this to a certain extent. Here we know they have added a protein filler, but no idea just how much. Basically the only way to know this is to send it to a lab for testing. Many labs have found that although the manufacturer has stated it is 80% protein it can to as low as 40%. So, you cannot believe what the label says. However, there are few red flags you can check. 1) How well does it mix? The better it mixes the less filler it will have. 2) Most fillers like Glutamine will drop to the bottom when you add it to water. Thus, adding the protein powder in a clear glass and watching how much of the powder falls to the bottom will be an indication of how good the protein powder really is.
OK, I have checked how it mixes and it mixes about average, so that is a good sign. On the drop and float test, it also did good. Most of the powder floated. I must say I didn't expect that. So no obvious red flags. I would estimate the level of protein per 100g would be between 60 to 79%. So not bad. As far as taste goes, casein and soy do not taste very nice and I suspect they account for over 60% of the protein powder. Thus, the reason it does not taste too good. I would add some coffee to the choc flavour. Also, the texture is a little like flour (due to the soya). If you soon get tummy problems the amount of glutamine and soy may give you some stomach problems. This is just the nature of these ingredients.
I would say this product it good value for the money, but it is not always kind to your stomach and tastes pretty bad. Also note this will not work like a whey protein. it will take 2 to 4 hours or over to digest. So good to take in the morning or night or midday, pre workout. But not recommended for post workout (you need 100% whey).
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Product seems to have changed in quality, taste (not as good as before) and solubility
The product seems to have changed in quality, taste and solubility in milk. I had used the same product in March 2022, and recently had it ordered the same in Feb 2023 - but there're considerable differences noticed. I'd have given the earlier one at 4.5 rating.Read full review...
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Dissolves great in water.
I like Serious whey protein.Flavour is decent and dissolves to water easily. For me that I mix protein into a glass of water, it is really convenient. And for a very low price
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Excellent product
This is great protein powder. I must have bought 20 tubs of this since it was released and have never had any problems with it mixing in just a simple hand held shaker. The chocolate flavour tastes great (cannot comment on the others as I have not tried them). It is also very good value for money, so much so it is now the only protein powder I buy. It is definitely worth trying.Read full review...
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packaging
only gave 4 stars because packaging not good . should be inside polythene bag with seal in container so had to remove and put in sealable bag . note to factory . other than that tastes ok seems fine .
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Honest review
It tastes horrible, has some not so desirable fillers however it’s packed full of protein and a bargain. If you can afford other protein powder that you like the taste of and it has good macros buy it. If not buy this. I will be buying moreRead full review...
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Seriously great.
Saw mixed reviews but thought I'll try it as great price.ine scoop with milk mixes fine but two mixes thick so just add water or a bit if milk and water then get it down you.tastes great and I thought being not a top brand I'd get stomach issues which I've had with other brands.uve had no issues not even bad wind.this is my third tub and will continue getting it.Read full review...
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Good Value
I buy it for my Grandson who uses because he weight trains .
He’s very pleased with this product !
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Serious protein .
This is by far the most horrible protein mix I have ever tasted, it also leaves a horrible aftertaste and is hard to mix. Unlike other protein mixes this leaves small balls of powder that havnt mixed properly no matter how hard you shake or mix it. After trying it for five days I threw it in the bin and wont ever be buying this again. It was delivered on time though.Read full review...
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Great lean muscles.
I use this to loose weight, surpress appetite, great quality, highly recommend, I add seeds and peanut butter and a tea spoon of coconut butter and a half a tea spoon konjac powder to thicken it even more, so it's like chocolate porridge and I am full till teatime. Read full review...
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