Branded flavoured protein vs Fonterra 20kg milk powder

[rooney111]

Is there any benefits for using branded flavoured protein over those fonterra 20kg wpc sack unflavoured protein other than the obvious(taste)? I've used both and only difference found was the latter taste like milk and takes a while to get used to it.

Just asking coz many big guys at gym full on take the piss out of fontera protein, calling it just milk powder and also if you wanna see results, use the branded ones.

[rose]

More details. If you're trying to hulk it on milky water there are better options, but that doesn't necessarily mean buying a different protein powder.

[runveerun]

It has the same % of protein than the branded ones though so it shouldn't make any difference surely?

[rose]

It has the same % of protein than the branded ones though so it shouldn't make any difference surely?

Agreed. But the 'big guys' at his gym might be referring to other powders like LEAN MASS gainers etc :grin: Generally speaking, whey protein is whey protein. It's the other shit manufacturers add to it that makes it 'different'.

[Milkey]

Fonterra WPC has different specs that it is made to. The most common is WPC80 which has a minimum 80% protein on a dry base.

All the flavoured ones have all sorts of different proteins in them from WPC,WPI,casein,egg or even a mixture. And then theres the obvious flavouring.Some also add Glutamine etc for certain benefits.

[runveerun]

I prefer the unflavoured WPI as it's got nothing else in it. The protein count in this is far superior to branded rubbish that is x10 more expensive too. Meh don't listen to the big kids at the gym! :grin:

[Milkey]

Nearly all NZ supplement companies use Fonterra stuff, and even some big ones in the states import the stuff from lil ole NZ. Then stick it in buckets with some flavouring and bits and pieces and send it back at 10x the price

[nate225]

Nearly all NZ supplement companies use Fonterra stuff, and even some big ones in the states import the stuff from lil ole NZ. Then stick it in buckets with some flavouring and bits and pieces and send it back at 10x the price

Well said Milkey.

Fonterra prices are still BS, there are other local producer / suppliers who more than half the price per kg for whey that Fonterra charge.

The near monopoly on dairy Fonterra have allows the price to be artificially inflated. No wonder most commercial protein is around the $50 / kg retail.

[HaNs]

Depends on what your comparing it to, different companies add different proteins and some add BCAA's.

If it works for you who cares what the other think.

[DeeDuub]

Nearly all NZ supplement companies use Fonterra stuff, and even some big ones in the states import the stuff from lil ole NZ. Then stick it in buckets with some flavouring and bits and pieces and send it back at 10x the price

Well said Milkey.

Fonterra prices are still BS, there are other local producer / suppliers who more than half the price per kg for whey that Fonterra charge.

The near monopoly on dairy Fonterra have allows the price to be artificially inflated. No wonder most commercial protein is around the $50 / kg retail.

which othe rplaces got it cheaper then fonterra?

any updated prices you got ??

is it the davis trading place that people talk about?

im really keen to get some bulk powder but do you know how to flavour them?

instant flavourers or sth?

thanks