59g PROTEIN per serving
Applied Nutrition Critical Mass Original is the brand's heavyweight mass gainer, sized for athletes and lifters in a committed bulking phase who need a serious calorie surplus from a single shake. Each 240g (4-scoop) serving delivers 902 calories, 58.8g of protein, 137.6g of carbohydrates and 10.9g of fat. The 6kg bag provides 25 full servings and 100 scoops in total.
The protein base is a multi-source dairy blend designed for sustained amino acid delivery across a 3-4 hour window. The carbohydrate base is built around fast-digesting maltodextrin for post-training glycogen replenishment, paired with naturally occurring carbohydrates from the protein matrix. Each serving also provides L-glutamine and a full essential amino acid spread for recovery support.
Mass gainers exist for one reason: some athletes genuinely struggle to eat enough food to grow. Whether due to a fast metabolism, a demanding training schedule or a small appetite, the gap between current intake and the surplus needed for muscle gain can be hard to close with whole food alone. Critical Mass Original turns a 900-calorie meal into a single shake that takes under a minute to prepare.
Critical Mass Original suits hard gainers, ectomorphic body types and athletes in off-season bulking blocks. It is not designed for lifters maintaining a lean physique - the carbohydrate load and serving calorie density are deliberate. Contains milk, soy and egg.
Value alternative: XL Nutrition XTRA Whey 2kg — £34.99 for 66 servings at just £0.53 each (21g protein, 122kcal per 30g scoop). That's roughly 67% less per serving than this product's £1.59/serving cost.
