Reflex® Instant Whey (UK) Review
Probably not a name known to most here, Reflex Nutrition is a UK based company that is limited to a mainly European market. As such I hope this review will be of help European customers as there are precious few non-USA reviews on this board. I’ve tried a couple of flavours in the past and this review will cover them both.
TASTE:
Choc-Mint- Quite possibly one of the best tasting protein powders I have ever tasted. The Choc-Mint is perfectly sweetened and flavoured to the point where I almost ended up drinking it just for the taste! Directly comparable to Choc-Mint ice cream. Highly recommended.
Chocolate- tastes nice. A bog-standard chocolate flavour would have to be pretty special to stand out but Reflex Instant Whey just about does enough. A solid, great tasting chocolate powder without any chalkiness or aftertaste. The perfect option for chocolate lovers in my opinion.
Both flavours mix to create a pretty thin shake. I found this to be a nice change from thicker shakes and both taste amazing in ice-cold milk.
Both flavvours can also be taken with almost any amount of liquid (in my experience). This was nice to find as more scoops wouldn't end up creating an unpallatable shake, and less scoops would still create a tasty drink.
MIXABILTY:
With a shaker bottle Instant Whey mixes almost instantly. No problem with lumps or clumping whatsoever.
With a fork and a glass Instant Whey again mixes almost instantly. There are occasional lumps, depending on how cold the liquid is, but they don’t have the bitterness of other unmixed protein powders and didn’t bother me at all.
OVERALL/ THOUGHTS
In my opinion, Reflex Instant Whey is one of the best off-the-shelf whey proteins available in the UK. Prices are excellent compared to similar products and the blend is excellent. I am glad that, for a European-based company firmly paced in the low-mid price bracket, Reflex Instant Whey avoids fillers and superfluous ingredients. They do no compromise on flavour either.
To repeat myself; Reflex Instant Whey is one of the best off-the-shelf whey proteins available in the UK. Very difficult to fault anything about this product.
Choc-Mint: 9.5/10
Chocolate: 8/10
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LABEL INFORMATION
We've been making sports and protein supplements for nearly 10 years and we are proud to introduce NEW improved Instant Whey.
Some important changes have been made to advance the quality of this product beyond the norm. The most important change is the preferential selection of batches of protein for use in Instant Whey. This preferential selection means that Instant Whey is now of even higher quality, boasting higher levels of un-denatured protein, easier mixing and superior taste.
Reflex Instant Whey has one of the highest biological values of any protein supplement on the market due to its excellent amino acid profile, protein fraction content and superior digestibility.
Reflex Instant Whey also contains the highest concentration of Branch Chain Amino Acids (B.C.A.A) when compared to other protein sources. This high concentration is vital because B.C.A.A's are used predominantly for muscle metabolism and energy.
The big difference between other standard whey products and Instant Whey are the standard inclusion of very special Digezyme enzymes and Lactospore pro-biotics. Digezyme enzymes have been extensively studied and shown to enhance protein digestion, whilst Lactospore pro-biotics, similar to those found in yoghurt, provide for a healthier gut.
Importantly you will NOT find any added carbohydrates, salt or guar gum which means that Instant Whey, on average, contains an extra 5-10% more protein than other leading brands.
Reflex Instant Whey is now available in a wider range of flavours including Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate, Choc-Mint, Fruit Punch, Raspberry, Strawberry and Vanilla. They all taste great and mix instantly with a fork.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information per 100 grams
Protein 78 grams
Carbs 3.6 grams
Fat 5.2 grams
Digezyme 160mg
Lactospore® 200 million spores
Protein Composition %
ß-Lactoglobulin 43%
a-Lactalbumin 15%
Glycomacropeptide 18%
Immunoglobulin 5%
Serum Albumin 3%
Lactoferrin & others 16%
Ingredients: Ultra filtered whey protein concentrate and ultra filtered whey protein isolate (43% B-Lactoglobulinm 18% Glycomacropeptide, 16% Lactorferrin and others, 15% a-Lactalbumin, 5% Immunoglobulin, 3% Bovine Serum Albumin.), Flavourings, Natural Colourings, artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k), Digezyme, (digestive enzyme blend), Lactospore pro-biotics.
5lb (2.27KG) Container
Serving size : 25gm - 91 servings per container
2lb (909gms) Container
Serving size : 25gm - 36 servings per container
Instuctions for use: Take 2 measures (approx 25gms) and mix with 400ml of water or skim milk.
Consume 2 - 3 servings daily.
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