Animal Whey Chocolate Mint Review

[Misctake7]

Animal Whey Chocolate Mint
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/un...imal-whey.html







First Off:

Very grateful for Animal Rep being generous enough to offer to send this out for me to try when discussing Chocolate Mint protein powders. Thank you Animal Rep! I have tried many Chocolate Mint flavored proteins and I was very curious how this flavor would turn out since all brands have a different take on the chocolate to mint ratio's and get very different flavors as a result.




About the Reviewer:
Height: 5'11
Weight: 251lbs
27 years old
Training for 6+ years
Current training style/method: Bodybuilding
Current goal: Cutting
# of years taking Supplements: 6+ years



About Animal Whey:

The rise and emergence of the supplement industry brought supplemental protein powder into the mainstream, turning average protein supps from chalky cans of undrinkable sludge into delicious fitness smoothies. Shaker cups were everywhere. Protein powder was in seemingly every household. But as the category exploded, quality diminished in the pursuit of better taste and wider margins.

As a result, Animal—one of the most respected brands in the trenches of the iron sports, never truly entered the protein game in earnest. If it couldn't be done right, we wouldn't do it at all. Three proven decades in the gym bags of the hardest lifters on the planet, and no protein power. Until now.

The most serious brand in bodybuilding delivers a product its consumers have been demanding for years. Animal WHEY. A protein blend heavy in cross flow micro-filtered whey protein isolate, complemented by ultra-filtrated whey protein concentrate and fortified with the proven and highly-touted digestive enzymes papain and bromelain, Animal WHEY lives to the lofty standard strived for and set by Animal, making it worthy to bear the unmistakable Iconic imagery on its front label.

An impressive Supplement Facts box wouldn't be enough, however, it would have to live up to hype in the field—on the weight room floors of the most hardcore gyms in the world... In the shaker cups and blenders of the most committed lifters out there. It would have to mix with ease and taste great, making drinking multiple shakes per day a pleasure, not a painful chore. Because let's face it, if your protein powder tastes like ****, it is less likely you will drink it as much as needed to hit your daily macronutrient goals. Unacceptable. To be worthy of the Animal aegis, it would have to taste as good as it worked. And once again, in this regard, Animal WHEY is a triumph.

The right proteins, easily digested. Tasting great and going down easy. That's the standard. And a towering standard at that. But these are the sorts of goals to which we aspire. To be uncompromising in our efforts to supply the most demanding weightlifters and bodybuilders on the planet with the right tool for the job. Every time. And it is with this superlative ideal in mind that we proudly present Animal WHEY. The most essential of the bodybuilding supplement basics. Finally done right.



Available Flavors:
-Banana Cream
-Chocolate
-Chocolate Chocolate Chip
-Chocolate Mint
-Cookies and Cream
-Frosted Cinnamon Bun
-Pumpkin Pie
-Strawberry
-Vanilla







Profile:

Nothing flashy about the label, nor should there be. This is protein powder, so as long as it doesn't contain fillers and it's not amino spiked, it's usually pretty solid. Right at about 120 calories with 25g of Cross Flow Micro Filtered Whey Protein Isolate and Ultra Filtrated Whey Protein Concentrate. Low carbs and fats and also comes with digestive enzymes. When I'm looking for a protein powder, this is often the label I'd like to see.





Mix-ability/Texture:

Like most straight whey proteins, mixes easily in a shaker cup with only a few seconds of shaking. Using both water and almond milk(6-8oz per scoop), I had zero mixability issues. Rather creamy when mixing with water which you don't see often. Rich and creamy when mixing with almond milk. Not too thin and not too thick. I'd say Animal Whey has been thicker than most straight whey's in my experience.





Taste:

Excellent ratio between the chocolate and mint. I'm met with an initial mint taste upon sipping. The longer it took me to sip, the more I'm met with a rich chocolate taste. Then you taste the mint at the end. I'd say it's a rather even ratio of mint and chocolate. Just smelling the powder, you'd think mint was an overpowering taste, but it's a great mix. The usual consensus with mint proteins is judging how close they meet Andes Mints on flavor or if it's more like mint ice cream. I'd say this flavor isn't far off from Andes Mints and is one of the few protein powders to effectively come this close to Andes Mints.


-Water: Held a strong flavor in water. Consistency is on the thinner end, but the strong taste was impressive.

-Almond Milk: The cream in the almond milk really brought the flavor out even more and made it taste like a rich chocolate mixed with the mint. Easily my preference over water. This is where the consistency is a bit thicker than most straight whey proteins.


Comparisons:

I rank this one pretty high on my list of Chocolate Mint proteins. I really enjoy it! I get sick of mint pretty fast, so only certain shakes I enjoy with a mint flavor. Here's my list of favorites in the order I rank them:

1. BSN Syntha 6 Chocolate Mint
2. Animal Whey Chocolate Mint
3. PES Select White Chocolate Peppermint
4. Trutein Chocolate Mint
5. Cellucor Mint Chocolate Chip
6. Mutant Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream


Final Thoughts:

Easily one of my favorite Chocolate Mint protein powders that mixes great and has an excellent profile. Will I buy this protein in the future? Yes. Do I recommend this product? Yes!


Store Review:
http://reviews.bodybuilding.com/univ...2bd2604cef428/

[Universal Rep]

I came for the 10/10, but left sorely disappointed.


















Haha, nice thorough review.

[Misctake7]

I came for the 10/10, but left sorely disappointed. The added fats and carbs in Syntha 6 is likely the reason it just barely beats it on my favorites list.


















Haha, nice thorough review.

Haha, no number ratings in my reviews. But I did give a 10/10 in the store review of the flavor

[from_scratch]

Great review! I can't wait to try this flavor. The UPS man is hold out on me.

[Firefist44]

Appreciate the review brother.

[SOH11]

Great review my man! Just opened up my sample tub today, really good

[ryemain24]

Thanks for the review. I've actually never tried a Mint flavored protein.

[Misctake7]

Great review! I can't wait to try this flavor. The UPS man is hold out on me.

Appreciate the review brother.

Great review my man! Just opened up my sample tub today, really good

Thanks for the review. I've actually never tried a Mint flavored protein.

Thanks guys!

I highly recommend giving it a try! I'm not a big mint fan, but when something tastes good enough, I'm a fan. And Animal nailed this flavor!

[Universal Rep]

Thanks for the review. I've actually never tried a Mint flavored protein.

I think you either like it or you don't. Some people love chocolate mint, in cookies or in mints and others don't. If you like the taste, then I'm sure you will love the Animal Whey.

[naturalguy]

Thanks for the feedback brother

[TreeTrunkLegs]

This is my go to, Choco Mint, like you said, you can get tired of. So far, im good!

[Misctake7]

This is my go to, Choco Mint, like you said, you can get tired of. So far, im good!

I'm surprised I have any left of this tub. I usually have it daily either as a shake or mixed with cream of wheat.

[Universal Rep]

This is my go to, Choco Mint, like you said, you can get tired of. So far, im good!

I've always wondered this myself. How long can you go on a single protein shake flavor, any brand, before you get "tired" of something and your taste buds demand something new? A week? A month?

[Firefist44]

I've always wondered this myself. How long can you go on a single protein shake flavor, any brand, before you get "tired" of something and your taste buds demand something new? A week? A month?

Well, I've been doing Frosted Cinnamon Bun ever since it came out and I'm pretty content still haha.

[Misctake7]

I've always wondered this myself. How long can you go on a single protein shake flavor, any brand, before you get "tired" of something and your taste buds demand something new? A week? A month?

I own so many flavors that I often don't have the same one multiple days in a row. Never want to worry about getting tired of a protein powder but I know I could do a chocolate peanut butter or cinnamon protein for months.

[Universal Rep]

I own so many flavors that I often don't have the same one multiple days in a row. Never want to worry about getting tired of a protein powder but I know I could do a chocolate peanut butter or cinnamon protein for months.

So you try not to use the same flavor consecutively?

[Misctake7]

So you try not to use the same flavor consecutively?

Yes, but I've been hooked on this chocolate mint and decided I'd run with it. Have been having pretty much daily is some form or another. Otherwise I mix in a lot of variety to prevent taste buds from getting burned out from one flavor.

[TreeTrunkLegs]

I've always wondered this myself. How long can you go on a single protein shake flavor, any brand, before you get "tired" of something and your taste buds demand something new? A week? A month?

I think it depends on the flavor, and the person. Myself, I usually need to stick to a choc or van so i can change flavors at my expense with add ins, however, The Choc Mint i think im going on a few months now and I cant get enough of it.

[jasdhiman]

I agree that it doesn't taste that great.

[Misctake7]

I agree that it doesn't taste that great.

It's my second favorite Chocolate Mint. Sure did taste great to me

[Universal Rep]

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