Organic Whey Protein Banana & Lucuma
We've only used real bananas and a small amount of organic lucuma fruit, for a super healthy banana blend that doesn't have a strong taste of banana, as when you’re using real banana in a protein shake the taste of banana is actually quite subtle and not like the artificial banana flavour used in most commercial banana milkshakes. There are pleasant malt and caramel notes too, thanks to the lucuma, and indeed banana does also take on a slightly malty flavour when dried.
We've crammed the equivalent of one medium banana into each serving, so you're getting 15.88% of your recommended daily intake of Potassium and a healthy amount of unprocessed carbohydrates too. With a nearly 50:50 protein to carb ratio, this is perfect if you're looking to increase your carbs alongside your protein intake.
Main benefits
- Almost a 50:50 ratio of protein and carbohydrates, perfect if you're looking for a balance of unprocessed carbohydrates and high quality protein
- 43.1g protein per 100g / 16.16g protein per 37.5g serving
- 15.88% of your recommended daily intake of Potassium per serving, as we've squeezed so many bananas into each pack
- Only 3 ingredients: real drum dried organic banana, organic lucuma fruit, and of course our award winning organic whey protein, from organic grass fed cow’s milk
- Emulsifier free, hormone free, gluten free, soya free and GMO free
- No hidden ingredients: absolutely no additives or nasties whatsoever
- Independent nutritional test certificates published for every batch
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Certified Organic by The Organic Food Federation
- 25p donated to Compassion in World Farming for every pack, to help support an amazing team of people who are working tirelessly to bring an end to factory farming globally, one milestone at a time (of which there have been many). So far we've donated more than £30,000.
Who is it for?
This is a protein powder anyone can use, regardless of your gender or what your goals may be. People often use our organic whey protein for the following reasons:
- Muscle and bone health
- Supporting a healthy active lifestyle
- To help keep going during times of physical stress
- Increased need for protein as a result of medical issues
- Lacking protein from other foods due to dietary restrictions
- Some people just enjoy the taste and find the benefits to be a bonus
Ingredients
Organic whey protein concentrate from organic milk (54%), organic drum dried banana powder (44%), organic lucuma powder (2%)
Serving guidance
Mix one serving (37.5g) with 100ml water or 150ml milk in a blender for a few seconds, or shake vigorously in a hand shaker for 30 seconds. A very effective alternative is to use a handheld milk frother for around 10-15 seconds. You can use more liquid as desired, though this will result in the flavour and creaminess being watered down. It can also be added to smoothies, yoghurt, cakes and other bakes foods, or just about any food or drink you fancy giving an extra banana-y protein + carb boost.
37.5g is equivalent to approximately 90ml, which is equal to 0.38 cup, 5 tablespoons, 3 scoops, or of course you can also weigh on a set of kitchen scales for the best accuracy. Many people only have half a serving (18.8g or 45ml) as they don't need a lot of extra protein in their diet, so feel free to use less if this sounds like you.
Each 37.5g serving of contains 16.16g of protein, 15.7g of carbs and 0.9g of fat.
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per 37.5g Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy kJ/kcal | 1571/371 | 589.12/139.12 |
| Fat | 2.4g | 0.9g |
| of which saturates | 1.32g | 0.495g |
| Carbohydrate | 41.9g | 15.71g |
| of which sugars | 29g | 10.88g |
| Fibre | 4.6g | 1.73g |
| Protein | 43.1g | 16.16g |
| Salt | 0.288g | 108mg |
| Calcium | 424mg | 159mg (19.88% RI) |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 115.88mg (16.55% RI) |
| Potassium | 847mg | 317.63mg (15.88% RI) |
RI = Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal)
You can download the latest independent lab test certificate for the main nutritional profile here.
And the minerals results can be found here.
Amino Acids
Our organic whey protein contains all of the essential and branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) naturally occurring in the whey.
| Amino Acid | Per 100 g | Per 37.5g Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2.33g | 870mg |
| Arginine | 1.15g | 430mg |
| Aspartic Acid | 5.29g | 1.98g |
| Cystine | 1.14g | 430mg |
| Glutamic Acid | 8.21g | 3.08g |
| Glycine | 0.93g | 350mg |
| Histidine | 0.87g | 330mg |
| Isoleucine* | 3.16g | 1.19g |
| Leucine* | 4.66g | 1.75g |
| Lysine | 4.6g | 1.73g |
| Methionine | 0.94g | 350mg |
| Phenylalanine | 1.63g | 610mg |
| Proline | 2.82g | 1.06g |
| Serine | 2.69g | 1.01g |
| Threonine | 3.32g | 1.25g |
| Tryptophan | 830mg | 208mg |
| Tyrosine | 1.0g | 380mg |
| Valine* | 2.67g | 1.0g |
* Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)
You can download an independent lab test certificate for the amino acids here.
Bioactive protein fractions
Bioactive proteins are a key reason whey protein is so much more than “just” a quality protein, as many of these proteins are also in human breast milk, and there is a lot of evidence that they have a wide range of health benefits. You can read more on this in our blog post here.
| Bioactive protein | Per 100g | Per 25g Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Lactalbumin | 5.67g | 1.42g |
| Beta Lactoglobulin | 20.57g | 5.14g |
| Immunoglobulin G (IgG) | 1.78g | 446mg |
| Lactoferrin | 158.22mg | 39.56mg |
These figures are based on the test results from our Pure Unflavoured organic whey protein concentrate, which we have then reduced to 54% of the total result, as this is the percentage of organic whey protein concentrate in the Banana & Lucuma blend. You can download the original certificate here.
We offer free delivery on all orders in the UK with no minimum spend, and free international delivery if you spend £100 or more.
Orders placed up until 3.30pm are sent out on the same day between Monday-Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
Free UK delivery
| Delivery option | Spend less than £80 | Spend £80 or more |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 | Free | Free |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24 | £3.50 | Free |
| DPD Next Day | £4.50 | Free |
International delivery
| Service | Spend less than £100 | Spend £100 or more |
|---|---|---|
| DHL (5-10 Days) | £12.00 | Free |
International orders are dispatched on Wednesdays only.
We are currently shipping to Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
Free UK returns
We are more than happy to issue a refund in the unlikely event that you aren't satisfied with your purchase, provided there are no more than 3 servings (75g) missing from the pack. You have up to 90 days to return your order, starting from the date it was delivered to your address. Once we've received your order, we will issue your refund within 48 hours.
Here are the steps to return your order, for free:
- Head over to the Royal Mail returns page.
- Select the item shape, then select “yes” if the item dimensions are smaller than 61cm (L) x 46cm (W) x 46cm (D).*
- Fill out the details on the next page, then click "continue".
- You can then choose whether to have the package collected, or if you'd prefer to drop it off at a Post Office.
- Follow the steps to print off your free returns label, or free label-less Royal Mail Collection.
- Once you have dropped it off at a Post Office, or once Royal Mail have collected it from you, depending on which you selected, it will be delivered to us within 3-5 working days. Within 48 hours of delivery we will refund you in full.
*If the dimensions aren't smaller than those specified then please get in touch and we'll help you to return your order using a different courier.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to send us an email on the contact page
International returns
We offer no quibble refunds to our worldwide customers too, however you will need to arrange and pay for delivery to our fulfilment centre in the UK within 90 days of receiving your order, with a note enclosed showing your order number, or a print out of your order confirmation email. Once received, you will be refunded promptly. The return delivery address is:
The Organic Protein Company
Pack Fulfilment
Unit CB3, Little Braxted Hall
Little Braxted
Witham
CM8 3EU
United Kingdom
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to send us an email on the contact page.