What is the WORST protein powder you have had?

SergeantSunshine_reused
SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Noticed so many people commit to a 5lb tub of something they have never had, then suffer through it every morning!
SO thought this might be interesting and slightly useful. What is the worst protein powders you have ever had?

Mine:
Isopure - Mango Peach - Frothy and just nasty. Had to drinking it as fast as possible and have the tub for a year
Optimum Nutrition - Blueberry Casein - Turned solid when mixed and was gross
«134567

Replies

  • jody664
    jody664 Posts: 397 Member
    Something called Aria protein powder that I bought at the grocery store. There was just no way to get it mixed in completely with the liquid, even with an immersion blender. I finally threw it out.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Some custom-order milk protein isolate from trueprotein.com It was like drinking flavorless sand-water.
  • MinnesotaManimal
    MinnesotaManimal Posts: 642 Member
    ON caramel toffe fudge.... was ok to begin with but leaves a funky after taste and tastes odd with fruit so I resorted to mixing with just enough water to make it flow and would chug it.

    Market Pantry Vanilla - lumpy no matter how it is mixed and tastes cheap.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Nutribiotic chocolate rice protein.

    Feels like sand, tastes like dirt.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Well, I'm new to trying protein shakes and have only had 2 brands so far

    1) Meijer (local store) brand: Was pretty good but it was surprisingly not that cheap. Also, it wouldnt mix well in water/milk and leave big lumps of powder

    2) Body fortress: I love this one so far and it was fairly cheap ($16 for a 2 lb container). Its freaking delicious and mix's well
  • gsager
    gsager Posts: 977 Member
    Noticed so many people commit to a 5lb tub of something they have never had, then suffer through it every morning!
    SO thought this might be interesting and slightly useful. What is the worst protein powders you have ever had?

    Mine:
    Isopure - Mango Peach - Frothy and just nasty. Had to drinking it as fast as possible and have the tub for a year
    Optimum Nutrition - Blueberry Casein - Turned solid when mixed and was gross
    I think all casein does that....
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Some custom-order milk protein isolate from trueprotein.com It was like drinking flavorless sand-water.

    I tried this stuff too. All the flavors looked so delicious. Was so sad that they were disgusting :C
  • nateraemom
    nateraemom Posts: 16
    I've tried lots of nasty protein powder. Many of the store bought ones have an after taste that lingers forever. I'm in love with the Vi-Shape mix from Visalus. Best I've ever had.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Noticed so many people commit to a 5lb tub of something they have never had, then suffer through it every morning!
    SO thought this might be interesting and slightly useful. What is the worst protein powders you have ever had?

    Mine:
    Isopure - Mango Peach - Frothy and just nasty. Had to drinking it as fast as possible and have the tub for a year
    Optimum Nutrition - Blueberry Casein - Turned solid when mixed and was gross
    I think all casein does that....

    Xtreme Formulations Lemon Cream Pie. Never disappoints :]
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Muscletech Vanilla. It seriously has a metallic taste.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Some custom-order milk protein isolate from trueprotein.com It was like drinking flavorless sand-water.

    I tried this stuff too. All the flavors looked so delicious. Was so sad that they were disgusting :C

    I found out later that the current owner of XF used to do flavoring for true protein, but they went downhill when he left.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    I don't think I've had any that were exceptionally bad except some Twin Labs stuff I got for like 14 dollars (2 pounds).

    I've got Elite Gourmet Choc Peanut Butter right now and it's great if you mix it up in a shaker cup with milk.
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    The only one I like is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Chocolate Mint...drinking it as we speak...YUM! :smile:
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    I hate TJs Hemp protein in milk or a smoothie form, it is gritty, but it is excellent in oatmeal so I survived.

    The longer I have Nutiva HempShake the less I like it. :-( It has a weird after taste and doesn't work well in smoothies.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    The only one I like is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Chocolate Mint...drinking it as we speak...YUM! :smile:

    Love that one! Tastes like thin mints :D Probably my favorite powder :]
  • Jenlwb
    Jenlwb Posts: 682 Member
    Made the mistake of buying Mus-l blast choc flavour, tastes foul, and has naff-all protein in it!!! Too many cals too. May be intended for bulking, not for just protein.

    I'm using it up hidden in choc chip protein cookies tho, which works fine!!!
  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,385 Member
    I'm taking notes. I just started protein shakes and have only tried two. Not a fan of either, but no real bases to go off of.
    Muscle Milk Chocolate and EAS Chocolate, both have an aftertaste I can handle, but not sure for how long.
  • Devlyn_P
    Devlyn_P Posts: 294 Member
    All nitrotech products.
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    Jay Robb's Vanilla Whey Protein made me gag.. I gave it away because I couldn't choke it down. Awful.

    I only use Optimum Nutrition protein powders now.. They're definitely the best, in my opinion.
  • monjero
    monjero Posts: 15
    Naturade Veg protein. its a soy based protein it does not mix well with anything and it has a chalky taste.
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
    I've been thinking of trying Slim-Fast High Protein Mix. I am new to all of this, any ideas?
  • jaskelley
    jaskelley Posts: 62 Member
    GNC Vanilla. Tasted like aspirin-flavored ice cream.
  • HorrorChix89
    HorrorChix89 Posts: 1,229 Member
    Jillian Michael Vanilla protein powder...gross gross gross
  • cyclingben
    cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
    Muscle Milk...hate the taste. I have 2 tubs sitting in the pantry waiting for dooms day and thats my last option.

    I use Apex Fit chocolate and drink it with water and PB2 at least once to two times a day and love it.
  • Candida1983
    Candida1983 Posts: 188
    I haven't tried any of the protein powders yet. My best friend told me about one that she's using, but some of the ones in this topic sound awesome. I might have to get more than one can, totally taking notes too. :smile:
  • Brunner26_2
    Brunner26_2 Posts: 1,152
    I had a free sample of Sun Warrior pea protein. It was the nastiest thing I've every tasted.
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    Whole Food's Vanilla Soy Protein powder, didn't taste like vanilla at all and it had a yucky aftertaste. Almost gave up on protein powder after trying that one since that was the first one I had tried. Luckily my MFP friends assisted me before buying any more powder and I have much better tasting protein powders now.
  • momof8munchkins
    momof8munchkins Posts: 1,167 Member
    Anything with whole egg or egg white powder.. they actually taste pretty good but give me horrible indigestion and stomach upset!.. Real eggs don't bother me at all.. weird ain't it.
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    Personally I can't stay anything with whey in it. I have some weird allergic reaction to it plus they all have a weird aftertaste to them. YUCK!
  • billgiersberg
    billgiersberg Posts: 163
    I've only tried Amp Wheybolic in a cookies and cream or vanilla flavosr. They are fine by me. I usually just do one scoop right after my workout. I found out that mixing a little crushed ice in there and chilling it like that makes it even better

Categories