Biochem By Country Life - Whey Isolate Protein Powder Vanilla 30.2 Oz. 58780

There are many choices when it comes to protein powder, and if you are not careful, you can spend a small fortune. The Bio Chem range, from Country Life Vitamins, is the best I've found for the price. I've tried both the Vanilla and the Natural, and my preference is the Vanilla, since it taste great in milk without having to add anything else. The Natural, on the other hand, is very bland in milk, and is probably designed for blending with a flavor of your choosing, such as fruit, chocolate, etc. While I prefer the taste of the Vanilla, it comes at the cost of 7g of sugar per serving, while the Natural has no added sugar. So if you want to avoid the added sugar go with the Natural. From a cost point of view, I've found that the Vanilla is the best value, especially when you buy the big 848g container. The Natural, on the other hand, only comes in a 699g container and retails for about the same price. On Amazon the Vanilla in the 848g container is always cheaper than the Natural in the smaller container. I guess it's all to do with demand. In terms of the product itself, I have been very happy with it. I drink a serving mixed with milk after every workout and I find my muscles heal very quickly. I have also tried mixing it with water, and while drinkable, it's no way as tasty as with milk. Some people report issues with mixing the powder. As with any powder you can end up with lumps if you don't mix it right. Either mix the powder with a small amount of liquid and slowly add more, or do what I do: add a couple of ice cubes to a sports bottle and mix in milk and the protein powder, secure the lid, and shake vigorously. Of course the third option is to use an electric blender. Just don't complain that it doesn't mix well, it does, so long as you do it right. This product comes recommended. Buy with confidence.

This is a nice high-protein powder that is not chalky and is very easy to dissolve into things without making them too thick. Flavor and smell are fine, it's fairly lightly flavored so it doesn't tend to overwhelm the food it is in. Overall a solid value for the cost.

Wasn't sure what to expect. Love this protein powder. Very clean ingredients and taste delicious. Mixes well, adds a great flavor while adding protein to my coffee and treats. Also great in yogurt bowls. No chalky taste at all.

I love this protein powder, I started using it over a decade ago when my personal trainer recommended this brand. I’m really upset because they recently changed from having a cardboard cylinder container to having a plastic container. I thought we were all getting away from plastic very disappointed in the packaging change.

LOVE this item -- HATE THE NEW PACKAGING! I appreciate the effort to be more sustainable with the packaging but it is now a mess to use! The opening is too small to easily get the tiny scoop into. There is no "edge" to level off the powder in the scoop. SURELY there's a way to be more sustainable AND user-friendly with this packaging!