Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydrowhey Protein Powder, 100% Hydrolyzed Whey Isolate Powder, Flavor: Velocity Vanilla, 3.5 Pounds (Packaging May Vary)

I consider myself to be lactose-sensitive but maybe not lactose-intolerant. For calibration, I can put a little half and half in my coffee and be just fine. But if I drink a glass of milk, Ill be miserable for hours. I have had issues with whey protein at Jamba Juice, and I cant eat protein bars anymore. But this hydrolyzed whey protein doesnt affect my digestion at all. Its great stuff! I wish there was a version without artificial sweeteners. Id like to have a powder that is just protein, allowing me to add my own sweetener if I want to.

The flavor is good

I ordered the double rich chocolate (DBC), thanks to reviews indicating it did not use sucralose (and it does not as of 06/12/18). Ive never used ON before, I do not know if it used to taste better. As of 06/12/18 the DBC flavor tastes roughly like burnt brownie flavored cardboard. Thing is, I understand without a SUPER sweetener, it can be difficult to achieve flavor, but be forewarned, it is AWFUL tasting. Consistency remains almost the same as whatever liquid you have mixed it into (adds no extra thickness). I tried both water and milk. On the positive front, it is jam packed with goodies with every scoop. It mixes extremely well (I use milk mainly) and when mixed with other powders, it continued to mix well (I add extra probiotics and stuff for my joints). I let it sit for a few hours on the counter, everything settled and needed a slight jostle, but (aside from being warm) mixed right back up and tasted exactly the same with the same consistency, which is great as I have had powders that turn to sludge if you let it sit for too long.

I’ve been very happy with this powder and I’ve tried a lot over the years. I always use reduced fat milk when preparing this product so I don’t know how well it works with water. Flavor: has a malt-like chocolate flavor that seems like it’s going to have a nasty aftertaste but thankfully doesn’t. It doesn’t have that delicious MuscleMilk level of flavor but it’s also a lot more healthy. Overall it’s a good, easy-to-drink chocolate flavor that isn’t very sweet. Texture: mixes easily but a spoon will leave a few sticky clumps floating around. To be honest it mixes well enough that I’m willing to deal with the minor clumping to avoid having to clean a blender or shaker bottle. Not too thick which is a good thing. Performance: obviously an opinion, but I feel a bit less sore the next day than I otherwise would’ve been had I not drank this after my workout. It works. Price: it’s more expensive than normal whey powder but the increased cost is expected with hydrolyzed whey as it’s a premium product. There are more and less expensive products on the market but I think you will have to spend significantly more to get a marginally better quality product so it’s priced just right IMO. Besides this isn’t intended to be your all-purpose whey powder anyway. I will be purchasing another container when mine runs out.

The seller delivered the product late. Wont order from iherb again. Waited over a week and was not delivered on time.

I used this and had great recovery. Didnt reorder because the price jumped bigly. However the other proteins powders even by ON arent as good for recovery. Im reordering even at the higher price point because results matter more than price... this is a good value product.

Oh Hydro Whey protein, youre quite a sight to see, Your label boasts fast-digesting - thats quite the guarantee! But let me tell you, my dear friend, the taste is quite alarming, Its like Im drinking chalk, or worse, a potion quite disarming! I mix you in my smoothies, I stir you in my oats, But no matter what I try, the taste just doesnt float. I know youre good for my gains, my muscles thank you kindly, But could you maybe taste less like Im drinking drywall finely? Despite your flavor failings, Ill keep on chugging down, For in the end, its not the taste, its the gains that make me proud. So thank you, Hydro Whey protein, for helping me get swole, But please, oh please, for the love of all thats holy, make that taste less bold! Thank you!

General: Extremely high quality protein. The price is absolutely justified. Know that most other protein powders out there are not made equal. Theyre mostly below this one in quality. A full scoop mixes very well with 6-8 ounces of water in my shaker bottle. Also mixes well with milk, not as good as water, but definitely still good. Try it in a blender for smoothest results! Flavors (that I have tried): Turbo Chocolate (TC) - great all around. Tastes just fine. To me, its not something that tastes so good that I couldnt wait to drink it, but it does not taste bad to any extent. Its kind of like water to me, I need it, I drink it, and done. Awesome. I give it an 8.5/10 on taste. Next, it mixes so well, sometimes the consistency of the shake was barely distinguishable from water. Its also very versatile! If you plan on adding multiple ingredients to your shake, chances are that TC will pair well. If youre trying the product out for the first time, get this one. Cookies and Cream Overdrive (CCO) - Ugh. No, just no. Dont get it. Protein quality is obviously the same, but just....no. Its especially bad as the first thing in the morning. I give it a 4.5/10. After having TC flavor, I decided to be a bit more adventurous. Got this one in the hopes that it would taste similar to Muscle Milks cookies and cream flavor and boy did it tank. Optimum Nutrition dropped the ball on CCO. Not only does it not taste good, but it doesnt mix as well as TC does. Multiple times Ive had some of the unmixed but wet powder lining the bottom edges of my shaker bottle. Had to dig it out with a spoon. Blasted waste. After my first serving, I dreaded that I had to wait at least a month to finish the stuff and go back to something better. I eventually got used to the taste, but please dont subject yourself to that kind of torture. Think I may just stick to Turbo Chocolate!

3 stars simply for the taste. I ordered Velocity Vanilla and it just tastes weird. Is this because of added vitamin or nutrients? Just really weird tasting.

**Updated Review** Bought this in October for $68. $30 jump in 3 months and prior to that it was $58. This is across the board no matter where you buy this product. This company is PRICE GOUGING! 4 star because of this Ive had nothing but a great experience with this product. Ive lost 102lbs to date. I love what it offers and the taste has been great in my morning shake. I will continue to buy this product