Whey Protein Powder Unflavored, Unsweetened - No Artificial Ingredients for Men & Women - 2lb Soy-Free, No Gluten, Keto Friendly - Post Workout Muscle Recovery

I’ve been using TGS Nutrition Whey Protein Powder for several years now, and it continues to be my go-to protein. What sets this product apart is its simplicity—no added sugars, artificial flavors, or fillers—just clean, unflavored whey protein. Because it’s unflavored, it blends perfectly into anything: smoothies, oatmeal, coffee, or even baked goods. It dissolves well, especially with a blender or shaker bottle, and doesn’t leave a chalky texture or aftertaste like some other brands. Another huge plus: no digestive issues. I’ve tried other proteins in the past that caused bloating or discomfort, but never with this one. I appreciate the transparency of the ingredients and the consistent quality over the years. If you’re looking for a clean, effective, and versatile protein powder, this is it. Highly recommended for anyone serious about nutrition or just trying to keep things simple and healthy.

This whey protein is a rare find--rBGH-free, flavoring-free, with a soy-free emulsifier...and reasonably priced, compared to some of the other outrageous sums some companies making similar products expect people to pay. I spent hours searching on the internet for basically a no-nonsense whey without soy lecithin, and this is pretty much it--there's nothing else like it out there. Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration. I know of at least one similar product to this out there. Unfortunately, the source of that particular product gives me a "shady" vibe. Employees of that company are well-known for bizarre and unprofessional behavior. On the other hand, TGS reps have responded to multiple emails of mine regarding details of its nutritional breakdown and the source of their milk, and their answers don't reek of CYA/spin-doctor BS like you get from a lot of companies. Everything from their website to their customer service just exudes a sense of professionalism, which is a rare sight in an otherwise very shady field. It is 83.3% protein by weight, which is very good for a whey concentrate, and is probably indicative of the lack of additives compared to most other brands (flavorings, sweeteners, proprietary enzymes/peptides). In addition to the nutrition facts listed on the label, a TGS rep told me that (calculated on a 30g serving basis) there is also: 64 IU Vitamin A, 6 IU Vitamin D, 0.27mg iron, 162mg calcium, 129mg phosphorus, and 19mg magnesium. For anyone on a restricted diet who would be regularly consuming this protein, these numbers might be useful to know. I personally mix this protein with various other things into a smoothie using a high-speed blender, so I can't speak for its mixability in regular circumstances. But the fact that it has sunflower lecithin--an emulsifier--should guarantee that it mixes roughly as well as any other random whey concentrate out there, 99% of which use soy lecithin instead. One other thing that caught my eye is that there is 0.5g of trans fat per 30g serving. This could be considered alarming to many. However, considering there are no additives beyond sunflower lecithin, which doesn't have detectable trans fat levels, the trans fat must be from the milk. This makes sense, because ALL milk has trans fat in it naturally. An 8-oz glass of 2% milk has 0.2g trans fat...although, because of ridiculous labeling regulations, anything less than 0.5g is rounded down to zero. So there might be 0.499g of trans fat in a 20g serving of something, and the manufacturer can claim "no trans fat" despite the fact that it's 2.5% pure trans fat by weight! (I suspect that other minimally-processed whey concentrates have trans fat also, but the companies get around listing it by lowering the serving size, thus causing the trans fat to drop below 0.5g/serving and rounding down to zero). A glass of milk has around 8g protein. So do some math and you'll see that this whey protein has a slightly better protein:trans fat ratio than regular old milk. And even putting all that aside, the trans fat in dairy products is not the same as the trans fat in partially-hydrogenated oils. Most of the trans fat in cow's milk is in the form of vaccenic acid, which is converted to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). There is evidence that CLA actually provides health benefits, or at least is benign, as opposed to the trans fats in hydrogenated vegetable oils. In case anyone is wondering, the milk is not sourced from grass-fed cows. I know of another whey concentrate out there that is (supposedly) sourced from grass-fed cows, from a company whose name is similar to "Genuine Nourishment", although it is about 25% more expensive once shipping is factored in and doesn't contain an emulsifier.

This may be the most versatile unflavored, unsweetened protein powder on the market. I'm sold on the delicious creamy texture when one scoop is added to 8 ounces whole milk plus a packet of stevia and a splash of vanilla extract. I'm imagining all the interesting protein drinks I am going to be able to make with flavorings I already have. You may also love this in some orange juice. My husband tried it that way and liked it. He goes to the gym so was looking for a good protein powder without all the artificial sweeteners. We are both happy with this and now that we are so much more active we need the extra protein. I'm normally a big fan of pea protein, but the flavor of this protein powder once mixed with stevia and vanilla has me thinking twice about which protein powder I want to get in the future. Did I mention so delicious and creamy! Very impressive and highly recommended! As someone who has been drinking protein powder drinks for most of my life this is the best tasting! ~The Rebecca Review