Dec 24

New Protein Source: Wheat Protein Isolate

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isolate2Check out this new (or not so new?) protein powder - Ultimate Nutrition Protein Isolate, made from 100% wheat protein isolate. This is a protein source I have never come across before. I have see pea and soy protein, but never wheat.

Generally, plant forms of protein do not have the superior amino acid profile that animal sources do. I was surprised at how solid UN’s wheat protein isolate product. Check it out:

Wheat Protein Isolate Nutritional Info:

Calories 100
Calories From Fat 10
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Sugars 1g
Protein 20g 40%
Amino Acid Profile
L-Leucine 1502mg
L-Isoleucine 690mg
L-Valine 742mg
L-Lysine 342mg
L-Threonine 506mg
L-Methionine 276mg
L-Phenylalanine 1112mg
L-Tryptophan 384mg
L-Arginine 620mg
L-Aspartic Acid 700mg
L-Cystine 554mg
L-Alanine 530mg
L-Glatamic Acid/L-Glutamine 6460mg
L-Glycine 808mg
L-Histidine 398mg
L-Proline 2720mg
L-Serine 1028mg
L-Tyrosine 628mg

Not bad. But the best thing about it is the price. It’s only $19 for 3 pounds. That makes it the cheapest protein powder that I have come across. So far taste tests and mixability tests have come back very good, but I am keen to try it for myself to see.

If you have tried Ultimate Nutrition Wheat Protein Isolate please leave your comments!

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captian shibago - 20 May 10 at 15:47:20

this stuff is the donkeys balls AND the bees knees…Not only the cheapest, but the tastiest and veganest protein out there. Go get some.