I am wondering if the unflavored has a taste/aftertaste? I plan to use it in smoothies with fruit and ice. Not a fan of milk/soy milk, etc.
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It does have a bit of an after taste, but I think most powders do. This is just a little more chalky because there is no sweetener of any kind to hide it. I have never used it in just fruit and ice smoothies without some sort of dairy/non dairy so I'm not certain how it would taste. I do have to say that for what is in this powder, I am happy with its non flavor and versatility.
52519
It has no aftertaste. I have even been known to eat it straight from the canister. It is pretty bland with just a hint of a light pleasant taste, but very mild. I use it in smoothies frequently. My husband, who is pickier than I, say it makes his smoothies gritty if I add too much. But I don't think it is gritty, even when I add a lot.
52520
No after taste that I am aware of. That is why I like it. It is pretty bland. I sometimes mix with fruit and/or powder form of greens. I like it because it is not sweet like so many of the vanilla proteins seem to be. Just make sure you keep it sifted. I use a wire whip in the container it comes in. It mixes easily, but can get compacted in the container.
52521
I have never used the unflavored and mostly use the vanilla. I think the fruit you use will influence the taste and be delicious. I use coconut milk. I use it from the can and dilute it with an added can of water. That will make about 4 cups or 4 servings and it's straight coconut milk.
394537
I always drink it from a shaker bottle. I think it tastes best with just a bit of ice in the bottle, 1 scoop of powder and then milk. Its really yummy that way. I put some milk in before the powder though so it won't clump to the shaker ball in my "blender bottle"
1229662
Hi,I mix it with fresh fruit, almond milk, add to smoothies or simply with almond milk (I don't drink milk, but you can use regular milk).
2065560
I think it is pretty mild and all but disappears in a smoothie made with banana, strawberry etc. I also add Kale or spinach and a very small amount of apple juice or honey.... a great breakfast!!
151509
I've found it to be good blended into fresh orange juice, which is very sweet, and might remove any bad taste you're experiencing. My friend, who recommended it to me, likes it blended into milk. I'm not a milk person, so I've never tried it that way. I wish I could be more help to you.
372223
I just don't like the chocolate for some reason, it's artificial tasting and didn't sit in my stomach well. What I do is use the vanilla mixed with skim milk in a blender, and I add a heaping tablespoon of cocoa powder. That gives it a really good chocolate taste, plus you get lots of antioxidants from the cocoa powder (try to get dutch process for more antioxidants, iirc). The vanilla can also be used in various shakes and in a good fruit smoothie, which wouldn't work with chocolate.
1009791
How would this taste mixed with lemonade? I know it's for cooking and maybe for smoothies but is lemonade too light to disguise any bitterness?
307449
I use the unflavored.. no sugar, no sugar subs, no weird flavors. Each morning I use 12 oz 1% cow milk, 1/2 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen berries, 2 scoops UNFLAVORED ISOPURE... Blend in my Oster sport bottle blender... I drink half on the way to work and half after I teach my first yoga class. I have also mixed 1 scoop UNFLAVORED ISOPURE into 16 oz water with one packet of PureLemon Raspberry Lemonade powder... made with real dehydrated lemon and raspberry, sweetened with Stevia... Lots of ice... this is nice in the hot months when thick drinks are not as appetizing.
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I have never had a problem with "mixing" it, although I've only done it in a blender with fruits, and not just shaken it up manually.The taste is fine. Sorry but I did not read any of the reviews you refer to. Vanilla is an option if you're concerned about liking the unflavored one.
2134396
I'm not sure if that is true, but I really like using it in my smoothie in the morning. My lactose intolerance stops me from being able to use the whey protein and this one isn't gritty and blends well. Enjoy!
642633
Yes the strawberry tasted good without a chalky aftertaste, I mixed mine with vanilla soymilk.
560112
Definitely not flavored. It also doesn't mix well in water for me. I heard someone else say they put it in a spoonful of yogurt to eat it instead, but I haven't tried it yet.
136278
I core an apple but leave all of the skin on. I did put whole strawberry into the blender and it was fine. We like to add some celery even the leaves and it gives the smoothie a unique flavor. I add kale, spinach, fresh ginger root. Just experiment. If you find one taste does not suit you, then leave it out the next time and try another ingredient. We mix fruits and veggies and they appeal to the whole family. The fruit sweeten up the smoothie so everyone enjoys them.
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I do notice a minor fishy smell and perhaps a little change in the taste of my smoothies but really not much. Did you refrigerate after you opened it? I have a small jar I took to work that was not refrigerated and it did get fishier smelling. But still not that bad. I think a little taste, smell and color just comes with the product. This is still by fat the best spiulina product I've ever used and iI have been feeling marvelous!
1726623
It has a "plain" taste. I guess that's supposed to be vanilla??? I drink mine with almond milk and it gives it a creamy consistency. I also add bananas, greens, seeds and nuts to all my smoothies so I never really taste the formula. I did that taste test with my finger and it was bland to almost non existent.
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I think it tastes great. I blend it with unsweetened almond milk and I think it's the best plant based protein I've tried. I'm sensitive to that Stevia aftertaste normally but I've never noticed it in the Vega. I've been buying Vega exclusively for a couple years now.
1288320
It tastes good. Try it with vanilla unsweetened almond milk, very delicious. You do know vibrant health has this very same green drink IN a protein powder? The chocolate one is amazing.