Product Review: Syntrax Nectar Whey Protein Isolate

Nov 04, 2014

About a month ago I ordered a variety pack of Syntrax Nectar samples -- 12 in total -- from Netrition.com.  This was a cost effective way to see which of these flavours I liked enough to invest in a full sized tub.  

Overall comments:  Syntrax Nectar Whey Protein Isolate provides 23g of protein per serving and many flavours are intended to taste like a non-dairy drink -- more like juice than milk.  This was one of the things that attracted me to this brand.  I usually use Isoflex whey protein powder but I generally mix it with milk as a base.  After surgery, there is the potential for some RNY patients to become lactose intolerant so I wanted a protein powder that could be mixed with water and still taste really good.   Nearly all of the 12 samples were pleasant, with the exception of the Apple Ecstasy, which had a horrible flavour to it, in addition to being fluorescent green in colour.  It was almost undrinkable.  The Twisted Cherry was also a bit disappointing, although better than the apple.

The good news, however, was that four of the flavours that I tried were simply outstanding.  Very tasty and not too sweet.  Those flavours were:  Pink Grapefruit; Strawberry-Kiwi; Lemon Ice Tea; and Roadside Lemonade.  Many of the other flavours were good too, just not as spectacularly good as the four I just mentioned.  The pink grapefruit was pleasantly tart.  The strawberry-kiwi was delicious, almost like a punch.  The Lemon Ice Tea was like not even drinking a protein shake -- it tastes exactly like conventional iced tea!  The Roadside Lemonade was also pleasantly tart and not too sweet.  In all cases, I prepared the sample per the packet instructions, with about 8oz of water.  I also added about 4 ice cubes and whizzed it up in a Magic Bullet blender cup.  The only downside to whey protein isolate is that it froths when you blend it, but the froth isn't terribly unpleasant and if you let your shake sit for awhile, the froth will be reduced.

The other flavours that I sampled (nearly all were good and I'd drink again) were:  Caribbean Cooler (like a pina colada); Fuzzy Navel; Strawberry Mousse; Vanilla Bean Torte; Cappuccino; and Chocolate Truffle.

Syntrax Nectar is not that widely available online in Canada.  I ordered a couple of tubs from the LowCarb Grocery -- they are very prompt with delivery and I received my package within 2 days.  Their selection of Syntrax flavours isn't that wide though, so I had to order a couple of my favourites from Netrition instead.  As far as I'm aware, only Netrition.com (an American company) offers a 12 pack of samplers (for $21.95 USD).  I paid no duty on the Netrition order and it was delivered within a week.  Yesterday I noticed that Vitalady also sells Syntrax Nectar, but again for those of you who are Canadian, she is based in the United States.  She too offers samples but they are sold individually.

Syntrax also offers a medical grade unflavoured whey protein isolate -- I bought a small tub to mix with soups but have not yet tried it.

 

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