Phd Diet Whey Protein Powder, Low Sugar, Low Fat, High Protein with Added CLA, L-Carnitine and Green Tea Extract, High in BCAA’s, 100% Recyclable Packaging, White Chocolate Raspberry Shake, 2Kg

I have ordered this product three times and and off. Having tried many others "thinking that there is better out there" I returned to this product as I still had it to compare too. I fully standby this product especially on a lean pathway to my excercise regime. Every flavour I have tried is far superior to others I have tried.

The flavour is decent. It is nicer than any other protein powder I have tried. The seal is really not fit for use.

*** (Updated review from 20/09/17. I've now been using this product on an as required basis for a year. It continues to be of help & I'm certainly happy with it.) ***Due to extreme pain, disability, long term chronic health issues & the awful side effects of the required prescription meds involved; a normal healthy/balanced diet became exceptionally difficult to maintain. Obviously this is FAR from ideal & the situation as a whole was, & still is a concern. I often have to resort to using different types of supplements as substitutes to important dietary requirements which is not a good place to be at all, however, a whey protein powder was the logical option to cover that particular aspect. Importantly, any weight gain also needed to be avoided or better still, a protein supplement that could actively aid weight loss. (Thankfully this product has helped in that regard.) I very quickly settled upon this "PhD nutrition diet whey protein powder" after a short trial period, & after months testing multiple competing products. All things considered it's pretty good stuff. I still have a couple of minor niggles but they're observations more than criticisms to be fair, (many possibly won't even notice them at all)!! I generally mix up a double serving more as a brunch in place of any breakfast or lunch. This keeps me feeling full right through to the evenings & it helps to stop me snacking in the interim. (I really can't comment on it giving any additional energy, etc., my situation as a whole frequently causes significant fatigue making it incredibly difficult to gauge any such benefit.) Ordering via Amazon Prime works out at roughly £15 per kg which is a very good deal. I also purchased a "600ml PhD mix-ball shaker" as part of a package deal with a 2kg tub & it was a lot better than a shaker I already had. (Well worth the deal if you don't already have a shaker, or if you don't own, want or need a blender.)1) Flavour. (Whilst obviously ALWAYS completely subjective), I wasn't expecting anything exceptional following the other products I had previously tried out, (especially with this being more of a "diet" option too). However, it certainly surpassed my expectations & it's not unpleasant at all, (I particularly like the Belgian choc or vanilla flavours). When mixed with water alone the shakes can taste just a little powdery but they're still perfectly acceptable as such. (ALL of the other powders I tried were far worse.) Ergo, I often make my shakes using (50/50) water & semi skimmed milk respectively, or 100% SS milk. Either option using milk completely removes the powdery flavour. Adding in any spare fruits or a touch of Greek yoghurt helps too if you blend.2). Texture. It can also be a little gritty when mixed with water alone, even more so if consumed immediately after mixing. Using milk, or a mix of water & milk (as above) eliminates this issue, however, using milk can make the shakes quite a bit thicker. If mixed with water alone I leave my shakes to stand for 20 mins before consumption which also helps to minimise any grittiness. Again, It's not a huge issue & it remains more than acceptable to me in comparison to competitors products. Inevitably, I get a few tiny lumps that just won't break down when mixing using a shaker too, although they're not large enough to be a problem. Whatever the case, my shakes or blends still go straight down the hatch with no complaints.3). Storage & longevity. The shelf life of the goods I've continually received directly from Amazon have always been a minimum of 22 months, (previous smaller batches sourced elsewhere barely had 4 months shelf life). It's a fresh product that will certainly last if (for example) you're alternating between 2 or more flavours purchased in bulk. A VERY thin external plastic anti-tamper seal is applied but there's no seal under the lids. The 2 kg tubs really are quite sizeable & some may well struggle with sufficient storage space. (I've included a photo of the 2 kg tub next to a universally sized 1 litre bottle for reference should it be of use.) On the plus side, the tubs are incredibly tough & robust. Once empty they're ideal for repeated reuse such as transferring in powders sourced in cheaper refill bags. The lids form a good seal to keep the powder within dry & fresh. A "single serving" sized plastic scoop IS INCLUDED, (you may just need to use something to fish around for it in the tubs as they can become well & truly buried from transit, etc.).All in all, it's a decent product despite some minor observations. To my mind it's a whole lot better than competing products of a similar price & it's certainly as good or better than some more expensive whey powders too. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, (just ensure you order a flavour you REALLY like if you're going to buy in bulk as 2 kg can go a long way depending on individual usage). Despite the observations I still rate it 5/5 & I'll certainly be continuing to purchase it.

Tastes pretty good for casein but because it's casein it doesn't mix well. If you like to mix protein into your oats be prepared to add a lot more water than normal. It's much better as a shake mixed with water.

good price and tasty.

I have tried many different types of protein over the years and this is genuinely one of the poorest tasting. It isn't undrinkable, but it certainly isn't pleasant compared to most whey on the market today (very earthy, synthetic taste). Positives however, this has a very good calorie/protein ratio for a very decent price. If you don't care about the taste (and I mean REALLY don't care about your "vanilla creme" protein tasting like puddle flavoured oats), then go for it.

I was recommended this product by my trainer who gave me some of hers to try. I was a bit disappointed with the last brand of whey I bought which supposed to be chocolate but tasted bland. This blends really well in a electric mixer and tastes like butterscotch with a thick texture. I make mine with sugar free almond milk, haven’t tried it with water yet. I have a scoop and a half to get the full 25g of protein

Dear all,The taste is tolerable for me. It is not to everyone's taste or texture.I measure it out exactly as instructed and it definitely tastes of vanilla. It is very sweet for something that is labelled as reduced sugar. When mixed with water, it is not anything like a milkshake. It's watery consistency with a powdery texture on the tongue.I put it in a homemade smoothie and boom. That's the answer! It changes one's whole perception of PhD. My husband loves it in our homemade smoothies! How you choose to drink it is up to you, but after this, I will continue making a variety of smoothies with it until it's finished. Then I will try other brands to see how they compare.