BIRCH & MEADOW 1 Gallon of Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Workout Supplement, Unflavored

Let's just say - there's a reason most whey products are flavored and sweetened. However, of all the unflavored whey isolate powders I have tried, this one is the best textured and the most neutral tasting. It dissolves well, not in clumps, and is not too noticeable when mixed with milk. I had to use a pair of pliers to open the container. The most recent delivery was also covered in some kind of grease or surfactant which had to be washed off before opening.

Most whey products I've tried have a strong, lingering, not-particularly great taste and excessive sweetness, overpowering anything to which they are added. Not so with this product, which makes it great for adding to shakes or oatmeal without blowing up the flavor. Just whey at a good price.

Very high quality protein, and I got it way back when it was $20, now the prices for whey protein went up like crazy. So what did I like about this product? 1. Loved the bucket, it was convenient, didn't spill, and with the handle you can transport it easily! 2.Came with a little shovel buried inside 3.The quality of protein was easily mixable and I could tell it was super high quality! 4.Unflavored meant I could just pop whatever flavor I wanted - from chocolate to pineapple to banana to strawberry, and wasnt Stuck with one boring flavor all month!!! Highly recommended, great vendor ("hidden gems" category). If it does on sale again, definitely will re-purchase again!

I opened one of the two buckets, but noticed an unusual aftertaste, unlike typical whey protein isolate, which raises concerns about the product’s quality. Additionally, the bucket is hard to open and requires scissors.

Mixes well in water, I add crystal light for taste. 30g per serving is great as well as 51 servings. Good value considering the price of more marketed brands. Was cautious about getting unflavored at first but I now realize that unflavored is the best option for versatility, I’m not stuck with the same flavor for 2 months, I could easily switch it up by adding my own ingredients.

The taste is fairly decent, what you’d expect from unflavored protein… Comparing this product to another similar brand (Pure Choice Farms)- Unflavored with very few ingredients as well, and LOVED it, but it was extremely expensive. Found this brand hoping to have a cheaper alternative, for the first few weeks I noticed unusual bloating and gas. No change in my diet, whatsoever. After about a month of use, my stomach seems to have adjusted to this protein and the somewhat intense bloating has sufficed. Mixes fine, just be sure to give some good shakes. Good quality / quantity for the price!

I'm 73 years old, and I've used NOW foods whey protein isolate for quite a while now. However, the latest 10 pound bag just didn't taste right, so I thought I'd give Birch & Meadow a try. And I'm so glad I got brave enough to take the plunge to try a new protein drink. I just got the 5 pound bucket today, and after my first taste, I discovered that it's leaps and bounds above NOW. Almost like milk with the way I fix my protein drink (powder, water, and a serving of Kozy Kitchen rice pudding), I've finally found something I think I'll be buying and enjoying for a long, long time.

No bloating or stomach upset. Very cheap for this amount of qty.

Opening and closing the bucket is troublesome and wasting/spilling a lot every time.