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I Paid: $2.95 for a 1-ounce packet ($3.95 for blueberry; prices may vary by region)
The story behind tera'swhey is this: Wisconsinite Tera Johnson decided to work with small family farms and artisanal cheesemakers to transform their whey (a by-product of cheesemaking) into a profitable sideline. Thus: packets of dried, powdered whey nutritional supplements flavored with high-antioxidant fruits (or chocolate) and stevia extract for low-calorie/low-glycemic sweetness. The stuff is meant to be mixed with juice, water, or milk and consumed for a high-protein nutrition boost.
Its directions say that it can be shaken in a water bottle, but that didn't adequately mix the stuff for me, leaving some nasty powdery pockets. An immersion blender did a far better job.
tera'swhey is some of the most beautifully packaged food on shelves today: pure white packets or canisters, featuring big, naturalistic, striking pictures of fruit and cacao pods. With flavors including Yumberry, Fair Trade Dark Chocolate, Blueberry, and Wolfberry, you get the feeling that this is what God himself uses in lieu of Carnation Breakfast Essentials.
As for the flavor: Well, it's austere. Blueberry and Dark Chocolate were a bit chalky, with aggressive stevia licoricelike aftertastes. Wolfberry and Yumberry were better: slightly tart (Wolfberry), slightly pungent (Yumberry), countering and working with the stevia for a healthful-tasting and ultimately pleasant whey experience.
Bottom line: If you enjoy a little agreeable self-flagellation in the morning, this product is right up your alley.
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My husband and I have tried many different types of whey protein powder and protein combinations. THE absolute best without a doubt comes from the company Biotest. They offer a complete meal replacement protein powder and a low carb protein powder called Metabolic Drive and Low Carb Metabolic Drive. This stuff genuinely tastes good and can be mixed in a shaker cup with a spoon. It's expensive but...+READ
My husband and I have tried many different types of whey protein powder and protein combinations. THE absolute best without a doubt comes from the company Biotest. They offer a complete meal replacement protein powder and a low carb protein powder called Metabolic Drive and Low Carb Metabolic Drive. This stuff genuinely tastes good and can be mixed in a shaker cup with a spoon. It's expensive but worth it.-COLLAPSE
Fabulous. Now I have something to go with my curds while I sit on my tuffet and eat.
ON makes a natural version for people concerned with that stuff
http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Natural-Vanilla/dp/B000GIURM2/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1311679168&sr=1-1
@redfish & luniz, i agree that Tera's Whey is obscenely expensive (which is why i've never purchased it) but the price discrepancy isn't just about packaging...ON adds nasty chemical sweeteners and artificial colors & flavors to their whey, Tera's doesn't.
I hadn't noticed the price before. Top quality whey in 5 pound container costs retail $9 per pound (you can get cheaper way for $5 per pound at Costco), she is selling hers for $3 per ounce in one ounce packet, or $48 per pound.
Clearly you are paying an enormous amount for the packaging
I used Optimum Nutrition too, 5 pound tubs from Amazon for $44. This stuff is probably a LOT more expensive than buying it in bulk.
There is nothing new and different about whey protein, they are just trying to market it to a different crowd.
Optimum Nutrition 100% is the gold standard