Nutricost Whey Protein Concentrate (Chocolate) 5LBS

Just what I needed. High quality protein.However, it’s hard to use in cooking and it tastes BAD.I added just a little to pancakes. The driest, worst pancakes ever!!!!Still, it’s protein at a low cost and it mixes decently. Pretty good for your health. It is easy to use and the quality of the container itself is pretty good.

The media could not be loaded. This is one of the best proteins I've used and I bought it twice in a few months. I'm talking about Chocolate Peanut Butter, yeah that's the best. I use it in my oatmeal and my night time Ice Creami and it delivers each time. It's high quality and it works, just check out my channel, Mia's Gym on yt and see the results for yourself. Add this in to a sound training and diet program and you'll have no choice but to grow and get stronger. Well worth the money.Smells delicious, mixed perfect in everything I've used it in so far and the macros are exactly what you want as a growing bodybuilder. I don't worry about sugar or carb content because I'm growing and a few grams of that doesn't matter in a proper context. Not buying something because of a few grams of sugar just doesn't make sense to me, so purchase it and try it yourself. Results may vary due to many many reasons, but good luck!

I’ve tried a lot of protein powders over the years, and Nutricost Whey Protein Concentrate (Chocolate, 5LBS) strikes a great balance between quality, simplicity, and affordability. If you’re looking for a protein that doesn’t come with a laundry list of artificial ingredients or an inflated price tag, this is it.The chocolate flavor is smooth and mild—not overly sweet—which I really appreciate. It mixes well with water, milk, or into smoothies without clumping or creating that gritty texture some cheap powders have. It also digests clean for me—no bloating or heavy feeling after drinking it.This is a whey concentrate, so it’s not as isolated or filtered as whey isolate, but it still gives you plenty of protein per scoop with a solid amino acid profile. For most people—especially if you’re using it post-workout or as a supplement to daily nutrition—it’s more than enough.Pros:Great Value: 5 pounds for the price is hard to beat. High protein content without breaking the bank.Simple Formula: No fillers, dyes, or overhyped "proprietary blends." Just quality whey.Good Taste: The chocolate is pleasant and mixes easily with no aftertaste or chemical flavor.Digestive Friendly: No issues with digestion—no bloating or upset stomach.Transparent Labeling: What you see is what you get. Nutricost is usually reliable with their sourcing and testing.Cons:Not a Whey Isolate: If you're lactose-sensitive, this might not be ideal—it’s a concentrate, so it contains small amounts of lactose.Scoop Size Varies Slightly: Occasionally the scoop seems a little inconsistent between batches. Minor, but worth noting.Basic Packaging: Don’t expect fancy labels or flashy branding—it’s minimal, but the product inside is solid.Bottom Line:Nutricost’s 5LB Whey Protein Concentrate is a dependable, budget-friendly protein powder that performs well in every way that matters. It tastes good, mixes well, and supports your nutrition without unnecessary ingredients. Whether you're lifting heavy, building muscle, or just need an extra protein boost during the day, this one delivers exactly what you need.

I've been using protein powders for about 20 years, and I've tried many brands in my time. I usually use vanilla flavored protein, as that flavor tends to compliment just about every other type of flavor one would mix it with. Since a lot of my regular protein brands have jumped up in price severely, I figured I'd give this one a shot and see how it was.When it comes to taste, this brand's vanilla flavor has a distinct buttery overtone that can be hit or miss, depending on how one is planning to use it. For baking (Yes, try baking with whey powder to boost up the protein content of muffins or whatever), this might be a real win! Most vanilla flavored protein won't add much sweetness to things, but it will contribute to the overall result in terms of flavor (for better or worse). For my preferences, the flavor detracts from how I use it. I'm prefer a much more straightforward vanilla flavor, and the buttery flavors just throw me off. You might personally like that, and if so, then this is the protein for you!Another small gripe is that when I mix this with my shaker in my post-workout concoction, it tends to foam up A LOT. I attribute this to the fact that all the protein in this is whey CONCENTRATE, and not a mix of isolate AND concentrate, which is what I'm used to. No matter what, protein is protein, and whether it's concentrate or isolate, the protein amount and quality is the same in the end. The difference is that isolate is approximately (by volume) 90% protein and concentrate is approximately 79% protein, which means that there's a bit more of the other components of the milk that the whey originally came from that are present. A bit more fat, sodium, and cholesterol will be in it, but a far smaller amount than whole milk, of course. All this to say that when I mix my shake, I have to let it sit on the counter undisturbed for over 10 minutes just to get the foam to decrease and become somewhat drinkable. It still has a lot of foam after that, but at least it's not an overwhelming amount at that point.In conclusion, I think this protein is a price conscious smart buy, assuming the cost (about $56 a lbs at the time of writing this) stays relatively the same. I like the consistency of the dry powder, as it's a satisfying granular texture vs the flour-like texture I'm used to with the isolate dominant varieties I normally consume. The buttery taste is ok, but the foaming really gets to me. It's such an annoyance that I'll probably keep searching for a similarly priced product that won't foam as much after mixing. If you're OK with a little extra foam and a buttery vanilla flavor, then this is right for you.