NAKED Casein - 5Lb Micellar Casein Protein Powder - Bulk, Zero Carb, GMO-Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Preservative Free - Stimulate Muscle Growth - Enhance Recovery - 76 Servings

Minimalistic ingredients and creamy taste. A great source of slow digesting protein that has minimal GI impact.

Expensive. Tastes chemically. It’s sitting in the cabinet taking up space.

Amazing protein powder. It has great texture and the taste is exactly as described, plain, so I am able to add protein to any food without it altering the taste. It’s great quality too. 10/10

The results I had researched happen when I drink this before bedtime. I sleep much deeper, awaken less frequently. It seems my body is more at peace during the night. My taste buds are not as sharp, it it rather bland. I added 1 tspn of carob and 2 drops of Stevia, this really improved the taste!! I know this also helps the body recognize it as a healthy addition. For me, it has mixing challenges, I use a milk frother. This seems to mix it well, yet makes it almost too thick and frothy to drink. Today, I mixed it up, put it in the fridge keep it cold. Hoping by bedtime it is a better texture.

Horrible product, and I am so disappointed in myself for not checking the NO RETURN policy first—lesson learned. If you're considering this product, skip the 5-star hype and read the 1- and 2-star reviews. This is hands down the worst protein powder I’ve ever bought. The taste is awful, the texture is worse, and it's nearly undrinkable. If you’re looking for casein, you’re better off getting it from real food sources: Milk – Both whole and skim milk contain a mix of casein and whey (about 80% casein, 20% whey). Greek yogurt – Especially plain, full-fat or low-fat varieties. Cottage cheese – One of the best whole food sources of casein protein. Regular cheese – Also high in casein and much more palatable than this powder. Do not purchase this—it’s a complete waste. There are better (and tastier) ways to get your protein.

Great supplement for gaining muscle. If you can't afford this, cottage cheese is another good source of casein.

Great stuff, blends well.

I bought this item with the idea of mixing it with Amazing Grass Superfood products to add some flavor and extra nutrition. I was also looking to get away from the ON flavors and their sweeteners, though ON is not bad at all and uses few ingredients. Naked Casein costs something like 30% more per serving, but I decided to try it anyway. Others have likened it to powdered skim milk. I can agree with that. There is just a mild powdery taste. The downside is that the servings are two scoops of powder. If you're like me and you like to use two servings to get around 45-50g of protein in a shake, that is 4 scoops of powder. I'm not trying to say they rip you off or anything, as the serving count is properly labeled, but rather that this huge amount of powder makes for a very thick, powdery shake that is unpleasant to drink. To compound this issue, the powder is super fine and makes the water very frothy and airy. I use a large blender bottle with like 25 oz of water. I think I would need like 30+ oz. of water or more to make this palatable enough to be OK with me. That can be a bit much, as people usually take their casein shakes before bed and don't wanna have to down a huge shake right before sleeping. Aside from that, I can't comment on the gains I've gotten from this product, as I'm not a cyborg with measurable biomass particles attributable to a specific source, but I think it's fine. I haven't noticed a change since I moved over from ON casein. The amino acid profile is very similar to ON, which I think is a good brand. I think I will go back to ON when this tub is done. It's a good idea, the whole "naked" thing, but it's just too much powder for me. I love that there are companies that are pioneering (or throwback-ing) to all natural foods, but it's not quite enough yet to win me over for good. If they can work on the consistency and amount of the powder, it would be awesome... no to mention the added cost compared to their biggest competitor. At this time though, I think the ON shakes are just so much smoother and their flavors are not all that bad.

Great product with no added sugar

I mix a scoop of this unflavoured casein with a half scoop of my normal chocolate whey protein and 350ml of water in a shaker bottle and shake for about 20 seconds. There are no chunks or weird bits. It's a little bit chalky, but it's not bad and it cuts the artificial sweetness of the whey protein. I'm not looking for something that tastes amazing; just something that can go down the hatch and help me meet my protein target for the day. I'll be trying the Naked Whey next.

We've used this in baking and in smoothies. I appreciate that it doesn't have flavourings or sweeteners added.

I made this review 3 times and it didn’t post or stick. So I’m making this review as little as possible because the very good one I made was erased and now I don’t give a flying f about the review as Amazon keeps ruining it. It’s decent stuff, I bought a lot of powders and this one doesn’t have the weird texture. Has no flavour but still leaves a very milk taste. All products (as I have all them) all have the milk taste. Other than that it’s not bad and blends well with your smoothies. I gave details last 3 times so this time is a basic and lame review because it probably won’t stick and Amazon will make me do it again.

This product is great. As any casein powder it can be hard to mix but here's the hack : Mix it into warm regular cow milk at 35 ⁰C. You don't need a lot of milk. Half a cup will be just enough. That initial mix will be thick. Thats normal. Then you can add coconut milk, water or anything you want to achieve the desired consistency. But stick to regular milk at 35 ⁰C to begin with. You will see! The result will be day and night. No more chalky feeling...