Horley's Ice Whey (Protein Powder)

[Lamborghinilova]

Horley's Ice Whey (Protein Powder)- Chocolate Flavour

Whey Protein Powder Nutrition (Grams)

Protein per 100g:.......91.2

Carbs per 100g:..........1.7

Fat per 100g:.............0.9

Energy per 100g:....1614

Potassium per 100g:.648

Sodium per 100g:.....623

Protein per Serving:...32.9

Carbs per Serving:.......0.6

Sugar per Serving:.......0.2

Fat per Serving:..........0.3

Sat Fat per Serving:....0.2

Serving Size:.............36.1

Taken from Product Page:Horley's ICE Whey

100% Whey Protein Isolate

ICE Whey - the fastest, purest protein, extracted using cation exchange technology. ICE Whey has been engineered to optimise the natural amino acid profile for serious muscle gains: more BCAA's = more fuel for muscle growth.

• 100% Whey Protein Isolate, minimum 90% protein content
  
• Highest levels of naturally occurring Branch Chain Amino Acids (8917mg per serve), the key aminos for recovery and growth
  
• Over 7g Glutamine including precursors per serve for enhanced catabolic protection
  
• Boosted with hydrolysed isolate fractions for rapid and complete protein absorption
  
• Virtually zero carbs and zero fat
  
• Gluten free

My Background:

Brand new to bodybuilding/going to the gym, been going for about 6 months now.

I purchaced this about 5 months ago, and still have about a quater left (I purchased a 3 KG tub on special, as they were changing the containers.)

Taste in water:5/10

I find this rarther bland in water, to the point where I find it hard to swallow in the morning, although it is not so bad in water for a post workout shake. (although I tend to use milk for post workout shakes)

Taste in Milk:7/10

I find it is better tasting in Milk, and it even has the nutritional information when mixed with milk on the side.

Cost:6(7)/10

It is expensive, but it is a very pure protein powder, and has added glutamine. I Purchased it on special for $150 for a 3KG Tub, hence the (7)

• 3KG:It has an RRP of around 250, but after a quick look it appears to be available for $210.
  Around $2.50 per serving
  
• 1.32KG: It has an RRP of around 120, but after a quick look it appears to be available for $102 (from Punch Supplements).
  Around $2.80 per serving
  
• 800G: It has an RRP of around 75, but after a quick look it appears to be available for $65 (from Punch Supplements).
  Aound $2.95 per serving

EDIT:If you PM Me, I might be able to give you a better deal, no harm in trying. For ICE Whey, and other Horleys Products

Nutrient Makeup:9/10

ICE WHEY (Cation Exchange Whey Protein Isolate (90%), Hydrolysed Whey Protein Isolate(5%)), L-Glutamine, Flavour, Thickener (415), Sweetener (955 - Sucralose).

This is one of the Purest protein powders I have seen, and has added Glutamine, which is useful. The protein make up is quite good, but i'm not sure what the other 5% is. The important thing is that it is Whey Protein Isolate, not Whey Protein Concentrate.

Mixibility:9/10

I find that it mixes really well, and can be easily shaken in any jar.

Side Effects:6/10

I find that occaisionally it gives me gas.

Other Notes:

I have recently purchased a casein protein to mix with it, and find that they mix well. (I plan to write a review on this later)

It is more suitable for an intermediate to advanced bodybuilder, or someone who is on a low carb diet.

Overall:7/10

Overall, this is a good protein powder, but I would recommend buying a smaller container to try it first, or getting a sample. It is possible to purchase 1 serving size bottles for $6.50 (I have seen these at health 2000 shops).

I do not have much experience with other protein powders, but I have found it to be the least pleasant tasting when compared to CytoSport Complete Whey Protein Cocoa Bean(A friend gave me a sample), or Optimum 100% Casein Protein vanilla.

A final note, as this is my first review, any feedback would be appreciated, and i apologise for any errors i may have made. Also, a quick thanks to laurasaur, who has written many helpful reviews which i have used for inspiration for this one.

[rx7rotary]

Side Effects:6/10

I find that occaisionally it gives me gas.

Is this normal with protein. I am on 1-2 shakes per day and have realised the same. I use Ballance though...

m.

[Lamborghinilova]

I find that if i skip the pre workout shake, it's usually not so bad, but i find that it comes and goes.

Advice from a more experienced BB would be apprecieated.

[Pseudonym]

Nice review, Lambo. Have you tried mixing this with a teaspoon, or do you always use a shaker? (Shaking's too much like hard work for me!)

As for the gas, that's generally caused by the lactose, I think. Being a pure isolate, this protein should have less lactose than most, but if you're drinking lots of milk with it, that could be the culprit.

[Optimass]

Nice review, Lambo. Have you tried mixing this with a teaspoon, or do you always use a shaker? (Shaking's too much like hard work for me!)

As for the gas, that's generally caused by the lactose, I think. Being a pure isolate, this protein should have less lactose than most, but if you're drinking lots of milk with it, that could be the culprit.

Agree Pseu .... I find ICE is best taken with water or orange juice post training. I don't see the point in mixing a powder so pure with milk personally - but I wouldn't use another product whilst conditioning for a show. It is the highest protein gram for gram than any other available. (tests consistantly at 91.8% protein ... a true isolate powder, hense the price).

[Lamborghinilova]

Nice review, Lambo. Have you tried mixing this with a teaspoon, or do you always use a shaker? (Shaking's too much like hard work for me!)

As for the gas, that's generally caused by the lactose, I think. Being a pure isolate, this protein should have less lactose than most, but if you're drinking lots of milk with it, that could be the culprit.

My typical post workout shake consists of one serving of Horley's Ice Whey and 1 serving of optimum nutrition 100% Casein protein, made up with...a mug of milk.probably around 300 mls.

But the pre-workout shakes were/are always made with water.

I find ICE is best taken with water or orange juice post training

What flavour ICE where you using?

[Optimass]

Nice review, Lambo. Have you tried mixing this with a teaspoon, or do you always use a shaker? (Shaking's too much like hard work for me!)

As for the gas, that's generally caused by the lactose, I think. Being a pure isolate, this protein should have less lactose than most, but if you're drinking lots of milk with it, that could be the culprit.

My typical post workout shake consists of one serving of Horley's Ice Whey and 1 serving of optimum nutrition 100% Casein protein, made up with...a mug of milk.probably around 300 mls.

But the pre-workout shakes were/are always made with water.

I find ICE is best taken with water or orange juice post training

What flavour ICE where you using?

i find choclate the best. The Ripped Factors choc is also paletable. (Is ICE with caffine + thermo powder).

[Lamborghinilova]

I find ICE is best taken with water or orange juice post training

What flavour ICE where you using?

i find choclate the best. The Ripped Factors choc is also paletable. (Is ICE with caffine + thermo powder).

I have yet to try this, but chocolate and orange juice?

:?

and I think that if i ever try to "cut up", then I might try the Ripped Factors

[GreekAdonis]

Im not so sure about the Ripped factors compared to the ICE. The thermos in the Ripped factors are pretty minimal and I doubt they would do much. Not worth the extra $ IMO. The ICE however is a pretty good isolate.

[Optimass]

Im not so sure about the Ripped factors compared to the ICE. The thermos in the Ripped factors are pretty minimal and I doubt they would do much. Not worth the extra $ IMO. The ICE however is a pretty good isolate.

Agree .... but it gives you a good kick start to the day.

Choc + Orange = Jaffa :nod: :clap:

[Lamborghinilova]

Im not so sure about the Ripped factors compared to the ICE. The thermos in the Ripped factors are pretty minimal and I doubt they would do much. Not worth the extra $ IMO. The ICE however is a pretty good isolate.

C4 Metabolic Complex: Caffeine, Carnitine, HCA and Chromium, to assist with fat metabolism via four different pathways

Possibly it might be better idea to buy ICE and use the extra money to purchase a separate thermo.

however, it doesn't look like it is much more to get the Ripped, and it is only around $10 more than the ICE, whereas a good thermo will set you back at least 50 (afaik) and even L-Carnitine will be at least $30...

I'm not sure what HCA or Chromium do, or how effective they are...

[Lamborghinilova]

Choc + Orange = Jaffa :nod: :clap:

i guess i'll have to try...

[tallulahangie]

Horley's Ice is a relatively good product - prefer the Vanilla flavour - mixes better in water, however there is a grainy residue, possibly all the additives that they put in it.

Find it is a tad expensive here in Australia. Just found a natural protein powder with 27g protein per serve but without all the artificial flavours etc and much cheaper too!

[Lamborghinilova]

Horley's Ice is a relatively good product - prefer the Vanilla flavour - mixes better in water, however there is a grainy residue, possibly all the additives that they put in it.

What do you mix it with?

i haven't noticed that problem with mine, but maybe I just don't pay attention...

[tallulahangie]

Water and ice.

[Lamborghinilova]

wierd...

mabye they poison it for export to Australia...

i might pay closer attention next time i make it with water...

[orange]

Horelys Ice Whey uses Cation Exchange Whey Protein Isolate. Eat Me 100% Isolate and Balance use Ion Exchange Whey Protein Isolate. And Red 8 uses Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate. Is there a difference for the user?

[Agent]

Horelys Ice Whey uses Cation Exchange Whey Protein Isolate. Eat Me 100% Isolate and Balance use Ion Exchange Whey Protein Isolate. And Red 8 uses Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate. Is there a difference for the user?

Micro-filtered is preferable as it keeps whey's subfractions intact.

Have a read through this link (nearer to the bottom of the page) for a basic summing up of the difference between ion-exchange and micro-filtered. I'm sure there are more in-depth explanations, but this should give you a quick rundown.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/willbrink3.htm

[orange]

Cross Flow Micro filtration (CFM®) ultra filtration (UF),

Micro filtration (MF),

Reverse osmosis (RO),

Dynamic membrane filtration (DMF),

Ion exchange chromatography, (IEC),

Electro-ultrafiltration (EU),

Radial flow chromatography (RFC) and

Nano filtration (NF)

Science meets sport!

Thanks Agent.

[Lamborghinilova]

Horelys Ice Whey uses Cation Exchange Whey Protein Isolate. Eat Me 100% Isolate and Balance use Ion Exchange Whey Protein Isolate. And Red 8 uses Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate. Is there a difference for the user?

Based on my chemistry knowledge, i wouldn't be surprised if Cation Exchange Whey Protein and Ion Exchange Whey Protein were the same thing, as they are semi the same thing, with a cation being a positivly charged ion.

From reading around, it seems that although Ion Exchange delivers higher protein per gram, it removes some valuable "subfractions", reducing the overall use of the protein.

Here is some further reading if you are interested:

http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/health-nutrition/whey-protein-powder-1.htm

http://professionalwhey.com/blog/?tag=whey-protein-isolate

[Lamborghinilova]

I was looking in the brochure for horleys and they state that although the Whey fractions are benificial, they can't find any research that shows that they help with building muscle.

Thee is some other information as well, part of the Horleys Elite Range brochure.

[Lamborghinilova]

I was browsing today and found this article :http://horleys.co.nz/ViewArticle.aspx?id=1

It was an interesting explination about Cation exchange in relation to final makeup of protein.

Of course it is on the horleys website, so you have to take that into account when reading it.