Whey Protein Concentrate - Organic

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Whey Protein Concentrate - Organic

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When little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating her curds and WHEY, the spider that sat beside her asked, “Hey, Miss Muffett, did you hear about Z Natural Foods' Organic Grass-Fed Whey Protein Concentrate?

While many versions of whey proteins are on the market, we decided to take ours to the next level and give you something better.

This fantastic addition to our functional whole-food product line is sure to satisfy your tastebuds and provide superior nourishment to the other whey proteins on the market.

Our mission is to provide customers with great-tasting, highly functional foods with limitless application in their most versatile form to support a healthy, vibrant lifestyle. So, we introduce Z Natural Foods’ Organic Grass-Fed Whey Protein Concentrate.

Protein Profile (Percent of Total Protein):

Beta-Lactoglobulin - 52%
Alpha-Lactalbumin - 15%
IgG - 9%
Bovine Serum Albumin - 5.0%
Immunoglobulin - 4.0%
Lactoferrin - 1.2%
Lactoperoxidase - <1.0%
Glycomacropeptide - 5%

Allergens: Milk
This product is 100% pure and minimally processed, so the taste, smell, texture, and color may vary from batch to batch. Due to its nature and because it is not mixed with anything else or instantized, it tends to clump when mixed with liquid, so a blender is suggested. If clumping is a concern, please try our Ultra Whey Isolate, instantized with a small amount of non-GMO sunflower lecithin; it will mix much easier.
Suggested Use: Mix 7 level tablespoons / 1 ounce (28 grams ) with 12 ounces of cold water, skim milk, or juice, and thoroughly mix in a blender or shaker. For best results, consume 1-2 servings daily, with one serving post-exercise. It can also be blended into your favorite smoothie.
Mixing suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our shredded organic coconut and banana flakes.

Miscellaneous Facts about our Organic Whey Protein Concentrate

Ingredients: Organic Whey Protein Concentrate.

Certifications: Certified USDA Organic
Other Names: Bovine Whey Protein Concentrate, Concentré de Protéine de Petit-Lait Bovin, Fraction de Lactosérum, Fraction de Petit-Lait, Isolat de Protéine de Lactosérum, Isolat de Protéine de Petit-Lait, Lactosérum de Lait de Chèvre, MBP, Milk Protein, Milk Protein Concentrate, Mineral Whey Concentrate, Proteínas del Suero de la Leche, Protéine de Lactosérum, Protéine de Lait, Protéine de Petit-Lait, Whey, Whey Fraction, Whey Peptides, Whey Concentrate, WPC.
Origin: Raised and processed in the USA and packaged with care in Florida, USA.

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