Optimum Nutrition Clear Plant Protein - 20g pea protein
Optimum Nutrition Clear Plant Protein Isolate delivers 20g of hydrolysed pea protein isolate per 28g scoop at 90kcal, with 0.6g carbohydrates, 0.5g fat and zero sugar. Unlike conventional plant protein powders that mix into thick, earthy shakes, the hydrolysed formula mixes into a light, juice-style drink. The 280g tub provides 10 servings. Vegan Society approved.
Hydrolysed pea protein is pre-digested through enzymatic processing - the protein chains are broken into shorter peptides, which reduces the beany taste characteristic of standard pea protein and improves solubility in cold water. The result is a drink that behaves closer to a flavoured sports drink than a traditional protein shake. At 20g protein per serving with 3.6g naturally occurring BCAAs, the formula supports the growth and maintenance of muscle mass per the established EU-authorised claim for protein.
Most plant protein powders face one of two problems: poor taste or poor mixability. Clear Plant Protein Isolate addresses both through the hydrolysation step. The compromise is cost per serving and a smaller tub size compared to plant protein concentrates - this 280g tub covers 10 servings, making it a quality-over-quantity choice rather than a daily high-volume driver. From Optimum Nutrition, a brand that has supplied professional sports nutrition since 1986.
Built for vegan lifters, dairy-free athletes and anyone who finds creamy protein shakes heavy going - particularly useful in warm weather or for post-training use when a cold, refreshing drink is more appealing than a thick shake. Not suited to anyone seeking a budget daily-volume plant protein. Contains no major allergens; dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan.
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 63% less per serving than this product's £1.43/serving cost.