Madagascan Vanilla
Organic Whey Protein

Does it have sugar in it? As a diabetic I need to avoid sugar

Thank you for the question.  Yes, it contains coconut sugar - 6.8g per 100g, therefore we always recommend our Pure Unflavoured Organic Whey Protein for diabetics, as that has no added sugar, nor indeed is anything else added at all :-)

How many serving does small bag have

There are 16 servings in the 400g pack. Not everybody needs a full serving size however, so if you have plenty of other protein sources in your diet then you could for example have half a serving instead :-)

What volume of milk would you use to mix a shake please, and with no flavor one, is this still best just mixed with mil as a drink?

Thank you for the question.  With both our Pure Unflavoured and Madagascan Vanilla options, we recommend around 75ml of water or 100ml of milk (or even less if you would prefer a stronger taste or thicker texture).  It easiest with this liquid level to use a handheld milk frother, as with some blenders it is necessary to add more liquid to blend properly.  A hand shaker will work ok too, just with some very vigorous shaking for 20-30 seconds :-)

Does this have any iron supplements added?

Thank you for the question.  No, we don't add any iron.  What you see in the ingredients list is everything that we add and nothing else, so it just contains: organic whey protein concentrate from organic milk (92.2%), unrefined organic coconut sugar (6.8%), ground organic Bourbon vanilla pods (1%) :-)

Hi I am coeliac and wondered if your product is considered safe for those with this autoimmune disease? Thank you :)

Hello and thank you for the question.  Yes, it is indeed suitable for coeliacs - it is gluten free, with each batch tested, in addition to strict measures taken to avoid any contamination :-)

you mention free from tree nuts...is it safe for anyone with a peanut allergy? Thanks

Thank you for the question.  It is packed in a "clean room" in which no peanuts or peanut-containing products are allowed, and with its own dedicated protective clothing that is separate from those used in other packing areas, therefore although peanuts are handled in other parts of the facility it is considered to be safe for those with a peanut allergy.  Please be aware that this isn't a 100% guarantee, however with strict procedures in place, the risk of contamination is minimal. I hope that helps :-)

My understanding is that whey is a bit product of cheese making which requires the use of rennet - so my question is about the rennet used, is it animal rennet, plant based, microbial, please let me know!

Thank you for the question.  It is indeed from cheese whey, and we only source from organic cheese makers using microbial rennet, so therefore our whey protein powders are suitable for vegetarians :-)

Hello, are you going to be selling protein shakers anytime soon please?

Hello and thank you for the question!  This isn't in our current plans to be honest, sorry to not have better news :-)

Can you take this as a diabetic?

Thank you for the question.  We don't recommend any of our flavour blends if you are diabetic - our Pure Unflavoured is the only one that is we can recommend if you have diabetes :-)

Can you take this as an older woman taking munjaro to help with daily protein intake and muscle loss ? Do you mix it with water to make shake or milk ? Thanks

Thank you for the question.  Yes, this can be a great choice for someone in your situation looking to boost your protein intake.  You can mix with water or milk - any liquid really.  It does however taste best mixed with milk :-)

Is there any endocrine disruptor?.Most doctors are pointing out soya and seeds including flax seeds as estrogenic products that increase significantly the risk of estrogenic cancers in women.

Thank you for the question.  There are no endocrine disruptors in our whey protein; no soya or seeds, no BPA and very extremely low in heavy metals as you can see from our test results :-)

How much iron is contained in a serving please.

Thank you for the question.  This contains 1.7mg of iron per 100g, or 0.425mg per 25g serving :-)

Hi, please could you tell me if the milk used in your products is free from bovaer? This is an additive given to cows, which is now used by major supermarkets, including arla for their dairy products.

Thank you for the question.  No Bovaer is used in any of our milk sources, so it is therefore free from from Bovaer :-)

How much sugar is in it?

Thank you for the question.  There is 10.2g sugar per 100g, or 2.6g per 25g serving :-)

Does this powder dissolve in both hot and cold liquids?

It dissolves in cold and warm liquid, but in hotter liquid the proteins become denatured which causes clumping.  If you mix in cold water first and stir continuously while heating that can get around the issue, but it will thicken and likely become lumpier too.  I hope that helps :-)

Are your products tree nut free? I have a severe nut allergy, and I don’t see anything about nut allergens on your website

Thank you for the question. All ingredients are tree nut free, and although it is all blended and packed in a "clean room" in which no tree nut containing products are allowed, tree nuts are handled in other parts of the facility.  Therefore, although the likelihood of contamination is minimal, we can't say for 100% certain it is tree nut free. I hope that helps :-)

Have you done any tests on estrogen levels in your products? I am looking for a protein supplement that doesn’t have a risk of reducing my fertility as a male and I am struggling to find anything concrete. Your help is much appreciated.

Thank you for the question.  We haven't, but we are asking the testing labs if they are able to do this for us so perhaps we can soon :-)

Is this protein powder good to help with weight gain ?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately we can't advise too much here, but increasing your intake of calories from healthier foods, including whey protein, is one way of aiding with weight gain. However it not always that simple, so without knowing which other factors are at play in your weight gain journey we can't responsibly say much more A dietitian will be a great person to speak to if you are looking to gain weight in a healthy, sustainable way :-)

How much protein is in one serving

Thank you for the question. There is 18.8g of protein per 25g serving :-)

Just wondering what the expiry date usually is on a bag of protein? Not sure whether to stock up, but I don't take it multiple times a day so I need to make sure its worth buying more and it won't spoil before I use it. Thanks

Thank you for the question. There are usually at least 12 months of the shelf life remaining; at the moment (as of July 2024) the Best Before End date is January 2026 :-)

hello, is this product appropriate for someone with pcos?

Thank you for the question!  As this contains coconut sugar it is not going to be an ideal choice for people with PCOS.  Our unflavoured organic whey protein would be a better option as it is just pure 100% whey protein.  Whey protein is generally considered to be suitable for people with PCOS, depending on who you ask, however we would nevertheless recommend checking with a GP or other health professional to be sure.  I hope that helps :-)

Can your Whey powder be added to hot or warmed liquids or does it change the nature of the product? Many thanks.

Thank you for the question.  It can be, however we'd recommend mixing with cold liquid first and then stirring into the hot liquid, in order to avoid clumping from occurring.  Heat will further denature the protein, which does change the structure of the proteins, however our bodies will still break it down to get the amino acids as usual (egg whites turn white due to the proteins being denatured, yet it is still a valuable protein source), so it isn't something to be concerned about.  Having it cold is best, but heating isn't a problem from a protein content standpoint; just be wary of how thick and lumpy it can get :-)

Hi do the bags come with a scoop for measuring?!

Thank you for the question.  They don't come with a scoop, but we sell one separately here:
https://theorganicproteincompany.co.uk/products/recycled-measuring-scoop

Alternatively, if you build a bundle and order it on subscription (you can swap products in the bundle subscription any time), you will get a free scoop:
https://theorganicproteincompany.co.uk/products/build-your-own-bundle

How long is the use by date when unopened? I like to bulk buy to save money but also like fresh tasting whey! Being more natural I’m wondering if it has a shorter shelf life. Thank you

Thank you for the quesiton.  We advise 6 months on the pack to be on the safe side, but really whey protein is very stable and you can use it right up to (and even after) the Best Before End Date - which is currently December 2024.   If you check even the most additive-filled whey protein powders, you will likelty never see any preservatives, as whey protein simply doesn't need it.  We recently had a long standing customer get in touch to say he was consuming whey protein from a pack he'd opened 5 years ago, believe it or not, and he said it tasted as good as when he'd first bought it, not that we'd recommend leaving it open for *that* long I should add  :-)

On a 400g bag and having 1 shake a day, how long will the bag of protein powder last

Thank you for the question.  There are 16 full 25g servings in a pack, so if you are having full servings that'll be 16 days with a daily shake.  Some people only have a half serving on some or all days, so it can last longer.  It really comes down to how much extra protein you need :-)

First off, best protein powder I’ve ever found! Question: is there a specific time period that the powder has to be consumed by once mixed? I was wondering if I could mix the powder into milk to be part of an overnight oats recipe, which involves leaving milk to soak with oats whilst chilled in a fridge overnight. Thanks! :)

Hello! I'm sorry for the very slow response - your question didn't come through to our email system for some reason. You can consume it up to 24 hours after mixing with a liquid, provided it is kept refrigerated. So yes, it is a great addition to overnight oats. Thank you for asking :-)

Hi I was wondering if your product is safe to consume for a pregnant person Thank you

Thank you for the question Leonie! It is considered safe for use during pregnancy, and indeed we have had a number of pregnant customers using this, however we always recommend checking with your GP first :-)

I have a very active 9 year old. Can children also take this as a supplement to their diet?

Thank you for the question. If they don't have any milk allergies then it will ok for a 9 year old. It is important to be mindful of their total daily protein intake, as they don't need as much protein as adults of course, and it could be that they're already getting sufficient protein. It's a good idea to check the protein requirements of an active 9 year old and work out how much protein they are already having, then compare with how much they need, before adding whey protein to their diets. I hope that helps anyhow :-)

Does your protein powder contain lactose/ would it be suitable for someone with lactose intolerance? Thanks, Jen

Thank you for the question, Jen. It does contain lactose - between 2-5g per 100g. People with a mild lactose intolerance are often ok using our whey protein due to the low lactose levels, but if it is more moderate to severe then it might be wise to steer clear. Skimmed milk powder contains around 50% lactose, and regular dried whey contains around 75% lactose, so you can see most of the lactose has been filtered out. But again, whether or not this will be ok for you depends very much on how severe your intolerance is, or how willing you'd be to take lactase enzyme every time you have it :-)

What's the Period After Opening of the powder (specifically the vanilla favour) ?

Thank you for the question Aph. We specify 12 weeks on the pack, but really you can use it a long time after that - until the Best Before date would be absolutely fine, and the current batch has another 15 months left until it the BBE expires. Ideally you'd want to keep it sealed and stored in a cool, dry place too :-)

Is this protein powder safe to consume during pregnancy?

Thank you for the question Zoe. It is considered safe for use during pregnancy, and indeed we have had a number of pregnant customers using this, however we always recommend checking with your GP first :-)

How many can I drink a day / week

Thank you for the question. For most people one serving per day is enough, however this really depends on how much protein you are getting from other foods, and how much exercise you are doing. It is therefore a good idea to either stick with no more than one serving per day, or alternatively you could research how much protein somebody of your gender and age needs, then work out how much protein you are already getting based on your current diet, and then you will be able to work out how much (if any) whey protein you could consider having. I hope that helps :-)

Is it safe during breastfeeding?

Thank you for the question. Yes it is safe to use while breastfeeding, however we still always recommend consulting your doctor in case of any possible medical reasons that we aren’t aware of.

Good afternoon. Is your protein powder suitable for my children who are 14 and 11? Thank you.

Thank you for the question Keely. Yes it should be absolutely not a problem, provided you keep a close eye on the maximum recommended daily protein intake for their age groups, so I imagine they will need much less than one regular serving size. And of course assuming they have no dairy allergies too. No harm double checking with their GP also, as I am talking generally, not taking into account their individual medical histories and any other factors I wouldn't be aware of :-)

Is this safe to use whilst breastfeeding?

Hi Kate, thank you for the question. Yes, it is indeed :-)

Hello, I just wanted to double check if this has any caffeine, added or naturally occurring? I'm very sensitive to caffeine so I wanted to check even though the ingredients suggest not. Thank you.

Thank you for the question, Jennifer! There is zero caffeine in any of our organic whey protein powders, including the Madagascan Vanilla blend. The vanilla doesn't contain any naturally occurring caffeine and neither does the whey protein or the coconut sugar, and we haven't sneaked in in either - there are just these 3 ingredients :-)

Hi does this contain nuts? I can’t see any allergen reference or mention of nuts or peanuts .. does this mean that it’s nut free?

Thank you for the question, Heather. It is blended and packed in a facility that handles nuts, but all our blending and packing takes place in a strictly controlled "clean room" where no nuts (or gluten, soy and other allergens) are allowed. All the equipment and clothing are separate from the nut packing areas and there are regular swab tests too. It is therefore considered to be nut free by law.. I hope that helps :-)

Hello :) Could you kindly advise, is this product suitable for breastfeeding moms? Many thanks for the answer

Hi Anita, thank you for the question. Yes it is indeed suitable for breastfeeding mums, though we always add the caveat that we recommend speaking to a GP first. Many of our customers have taken our organic whey protein while breastfeeding however :-)

What is the quantity of BCAAS per serving?

Hi Grace, thank you for the question. In each 25g serving, there are 1.14g of Isoleucine, 1.9g of Leucine and 1.13g of Valine. For a list of all the amino acids per 100g and per 25g serving, please feel free to click on the "Nutrition" circle and they are displayed beneath the main nutritional information table :-)

Is this whey made with A2 milk? Are there samples?

Hi Brian, thank you for the question. The milk comes mostly from Holstein cows, which is A1. However when it comes to whey protein, whether it’s A1 or A2 doesn’t make any real difference as far as I'm aware as the A2 and A1 proteins refer to the casein proteins in the milk. Whey protein doesn't contain the casein, only the whey proteins.. The whey proteins in A1 and A2 are basically the same as far as we’re aware. As for samples, we are no longer able to offer these I'm afraid but we do offer a 90 day no quibble returns service :-)

¿Envían a españa? ¿dónde puedo comprarlo?

Hola, perdone el traductor de Google, ya que no hablamos español. Sí, enviamos a España, así que no dude en hacer un pedido desde nuestro sitio web. La entrega es de £ 8, o gratis si gasta £ 80 o más. Muchas gracias.

What is the black powder that collates at the bottom with this flavour? Why and how does it occur?

Hi Kay, that will be the ground vanilla pods -which is a black (or very dark brown) powder. Some can end up gathering at the bottom over time, as we have simply mixed our organic whey protein with the vanilla, whereas vanilla flavoured protein powder normally contains vanilla flavouring or extract, but not real vanilla so isn't so easy to spot. I hope that helps :-)