Thorne Whey Protein Isolate, Chocolate, 30 Servings

Thorne Whey Protein Isolate is a chocolate whey protein powder from Thorne, sold with a Supplement Facts panel in a 30-serving container. It is NSF Certified for Sport and sweetened with a little cane sugar and stevia.

Who it suits

It suits athletes who want an NSF Certified for Sport isolate that tastes like chocolate milk when shaken with milk. If you want zero added sugar, Momentous Whey Isolate may fit better. Compare more in our protein powders and shakes.

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Key facts

• Each scoop lists 21 g of protein, 100 calories, 2 g sugar and 1 g fat, with 2.2 g of leucine (Thorne)
• Includes a 30 mg bromelain and papain enzyme blend (Thorne)
• Other ingredients: xanthan gum, alkalized cocoa, carboxymethylcellulose gum, evaporated cane juice sugar, chocolate flavor and Reb A from stevia (Thorne)
• NSF Certified for Sport; the brand describes it as gluten free and soy free (Thorne)
• 30 servings; mix 1 scoop with at least 8 oz of liquid (Thorne)

What reviewers say

Healthline chose it as its top overall protein powder, citing its NSF certification and a chocolate-milk taste that is not too sweet; price and a little added sugar were the cons. BarBend gave it an honorable mention: it mixed without clumps but left some sediment, and tasted off with water though good with milk.

Pros and cons

• Pro: NSF Certified for Sport
• Pro: Mixes without clumps; good with milk
• Con: Contains a little cane sugar
• Con: Off aftertaste with water, per BarBend

Cautions

• Contains milk.
• Contains bromelain and papain (from pineapple and papaya); avoid if allergic to these fruits.
• The brand page lists a California Prop 65 warning for lead.
• Talk to your doctor before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a health condition.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.