Vital Protein Chocolate

Brand

Vital Health

Size

500 gm

Common Uses

Superior Pea Protein Isolate.  Great for the Health of All the Family.  82% Protein.  Vanilla Natural Extract. Vital Protein. Essential for Growth and Development. Gluten Free. Alkaline

Repair – Weight Control – Energy – Immune Support

HACCP CERTIFIED NATURAL ORIGIN.  Vegetarian and vegan friendly.  Gluten FREE – Lactose FREE – GMO FREE

High alkalinity level (pH 7.8). Easily digested (98%) – Balanced amino acid profile – Low fat – Very low carbohydrate level (0.1%) – Low GI

FREE from ALL common allergens – NO dairy, lactose, peanuts, nuts, soy, eggs, sesame, celery, mustard, fish, crustaceans or molluscs. NO artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or additives

Suggested Dosage

With a smooth texture, excellent solubility and great taste Vital Protein is versatile and delicious in hot or cold drinks, smoothies and even in baking.

Serving Suggestion.  Dissolve, mix or blend 3 heaped dessertspoons (25g) in 200ml of oat, almond, soy or low fat milk, low fat yoghurt, natural juice or just water. As a guide to your protein needs, research suggests 0.8 – 2.0 grams per kilo of body weight depending on activity level.

Due to its alkaline nature vital Protein may be consumed frequently. We recommend one or more servings per day as required

Health Information

Some further information from Vitalhealth about Vital Protein.

Why is protein important?

Proteins are the body’s main source of nitrogen, essential for growth and development. They are responsible for the building and repair of all your cells, muscle, tissue, skin and the blood. They are essential for body maintenance, digestion, immune function, movement, energy production, detoxification, weight control and even mood. Insufficient protein leads to muscle wasting and damage to organs. Even mild protein deficiency can cause you hair loss, skin dryness, water retention, bloating and depression. Serious depletion can be life threatening.

I recently (at last) found a protein supplement that I thought was entirely suitable for my needs. This was Vital (previously “Phyto”) protein. I bought a 500 gram container to try it. I cannot take sugar or MSG. However I have since learned that Glutamic Acid is a form of MSG and there is a lot of it in Vital Protein. Can you confirm that this is correct?

Glutamic acid has nothing to do with MSG (mono sodium glutamate). It is not a form of MSG.  Glutamic acid is just an amino acid which is a component of all proteins. While the Glutamate for is part of the MSG compound there are no common properties whatsoever.

Does your pea protein contain any MSG, or is MSG created upon manufacturing/processing the product? Is the protein hydrolysed?

There is no MSG either in the product or created in the protein isolation process. The protein is isolated through a hot water ‘curtain’ which also neutralizes an enzyme (trypsin inhibitor) which prevents humans absorbing essential amino acids present in legumes. This process is not hydrolisation as such however.

Ingredients

100% Natural Pea Protein Isolate, Natural cocoa powder, Natural Sweetener (thaumatin) E957

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of Children.