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Marketed as a “whey protein with purpose,” I decided to try the BiPro whey protein isolate after a six-mile jog around Bay Farm Island today. I’m used to trying different whey protein products, but have always stuck with flavored whey protein (and now I remember why).
I don’t recall how we stumbled upon these BiPro samples, but we both ended up with a sample packet of the Original BiPro (natural unflavored) whey protein mix. Before I mention the nutritional benefits of BiPro, I want to be perfectly clear here: unflavored whey protein mix is bad! I think it’s disgusting, foul, and rather gross … and I’m not going to drink it again.
The BiPro packet we received is to be mixed with 8 ounces of water, skim milk, or whatever else you need. A single 22-gram serving has 80 calories, 0 calories from fat, 20g protein, 28mg calcium, 170 mg sodium, and 15mg potassium.
The sample pack has the following printed on the back:
“Pure, natural BiPro is the ultimate whey protein isolate for athletes who want to build or maintain muscle mass. Unlike other products, BiPro contains no protein blends or unwanted ingredients. Purified through a selective ion exchange process, BiPro contains all of the essential amino acids, and is rich in branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which are metabolized directly and absorbed quickly into muscle tissue. No carbs, no fat, no sugar, no lactose, no artificial flavors. BiPro is the original whey protein isolate — the only choice for serious athletes.”
A 2-lb. jug is available for $34.99.
I’m a firm believer in drinking some kind of recovery drink, especially after hard workouts. To put it in perspective, a 55 gram scoop of Optimum Nutrition 2:1:1 Recovery formula has 210 calories, 0 calories from fat, 18grams sugar, and 17 grams of protein.
I just can’t drink unflavored whey protein — I have a hard enough time drinking vanilla, chocolate, or rocky road. They are hard to get down when mixed with milk. I like the ingredients (and the amount of ingredients) in the BiPro packet, but the unflavored whey protein is just downright disgusting.
If you mix whey protein into your smoothies, milkshakes, or don’t mind the taste of unflavored whey, I’d recommend checking out BiPro. The BiPro FAQ page is available here, so I recommend reading it over and deciding for yourself.
by Michael, on July 28 2010 @ 11:46 am
I can imagine BiPro is pretty nasty mixed with water or milk or something… Although, I have to say, since it’s unflavored I’ve had pretty good luck mixing it with those powdered teas. Sometimes I’ll put my BiPro and a little powdered drink (you know… those koolaid-ish teas) in a jug and when I’m done working out just fill up the job and have my drink. It just makes the drink a bit more thick. But still delicious!