Cacao & Maca
Organic Whey Protein Powder

Do you do samples to try it first

Thank you for the question. We don’t currently offer individual sample sachets, but if you’d like to try different flavours before committing to a larger pouch, you can choose our Discovery Pack or Build Your Own Bundle from the Bundles section of our website. :-)

Hi Could you tell me if this has collagen in and if so, how much? Thanks

Thank you for the question. Our organic whey protein powders do not contain any added or naturally occurring collagen. While collagen is a protein derived from animal connective tissue (like skin, bones, and cartilage), whey protein comes entirely from organic cow's milk and consists of milk proteins (alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, and bovine serum albumin).

If you are looking to boost collagen in your diet, whey protein provides a rich profile of essential amino acids (such as glycine, proline, and lysine) which are the fundamental building blocks your body uses to produce its own collagen naturally! :-)

Am I able to mix it with milk and then add it to porridge?

Thank you for the question. Yes, you can certainly mix our organic whey protein with milk and then add it to your porridge! For the best texture, blend the powder with cold milk first before stirring it into the oats and heating, making sure to stir constantly as it cooks. While heating will denature the delicate bioactive proteins, it doesn't affect how your body absorbs the overall protein content for your muscles. :-)

Does it contain magnesium?

Thank you for the question. Yes, our Raw Cacao & Maca Organic Whey Protein contains naturally occurring magnesium from the cacao and maca ingredients. However, we do not add magnesium separately or test for the exact amount, so we cannot provide a specific magnesium content per serving. :-)

Hello, how many mg of maca are in each 25g serving please?

Thank you for the question. Each 25g serving of our Cacao & Maca organic whey protein contains approximately 1,250mg (1.25g) of organic maca powder. This is based on maca making up 5% of the total recipe, alongside organic whey protein concentrate (69%), organic cacao (18%), and unrefined coconut sugar (7.6%). Please note that we recommend consulting your GP before use, particularly as maca is not recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. :-)

Does your chocolate taste like dark chocolate as I am not a fan of dark chocolate?

Thank you for the question. Our Cacao & Maca organic whey protein has a delicious, complex dark chocolate taste as we use high-quality cacao beans rather than standard milk chocolate flavourings. If you prefer a lighter or different flavour profile, our Cookies & Cream blend offers a more balanced chocolatiness by combining cacao with luxurious real vanilla. You might also enjoy our Madagascan Vanilla, which provides a luxuriously creamy and sweet taste using only real vanilla beans and a small amount of unrefined coconut sugar.  :-)

are any of your protein powders suitable for a low fodmap diet?

Thank you for the question. Our Pure Unflavoured organic whey protein is typically best for a low FODMAP diet because it contains no added sweeteners or fibers and is ultra-filtered to be low in lactose (2-5%). While not officially certified, its 100% clean ingredient profile avoids the common high-FODMAP triggers found in many other protein supplements. :-)

How much cacao is there in a 25g serving please

Thank you for the question. Each 25g serving of our Cacao & Maca organic whey protein contains approximately 15g of protein. The cacao content in our blend is 18% of the recipe, which means that in a 25g serving there is approximately 4.5g of cacao. You can also view the full ingredient breakdown with percentages on the product label shown on our website. :-)

How do I cancel my order

Hi Sue, Thank you for the question. To cancel your order you may contact us directly at +44 (0)1273 921630 or email us through hello@theorganicproteincompany.co.uk. I can see that one of my colleague was able to assist you further with the request. :)

Silly question... do you have to mix the powder with milk forst if adding to greek yogurt? Or a smoothie or can the powder go in neat?

Thank you for the question — it’s not silly at all. It mixes very well when simply stirred into Greek yoghurt. For smoothies, we suggest blending all the other ingredients first, then adding the whey protein and giving it a final quick blend for 5–10 seconds. This helps to avoid excess frothing, which can sometimes happen depending on other factors such as what else is in the smoothie, or how much liquid you're using :-)

Hi, has it got complete BCAA? And if so could do you break it down how many grams of which amino acids? Thank you

Thank you for the question.  Yes, it has the complete BCAA profile, providing per 100g approximately 6.19g leucine, 3.36g isoleucine, and 3.41g valine (12.96g total), and per 25g serving about 1.55g leucine, 0.84g isoleucine, and 0.85g valine (3.24g total). :-)

Does it need to be refrigerated after opening? And how long after opening does it last for?

Thank you for the question.  There is no need to refrigerate it, and it will last for 6 months after opening :-)

Advice on cacao maca flavour I have just purchased this and would like to know how much table spoons would I need to take per day age 50? And also would this one be suitable for my son age 24 maybe to help with whight gain. Many thanks for your help

Thank you for the question.  Though it is impossible to give precise guidance without knowing how much protein you are already consuming from other foods, in general we'd recommend one 25g serving per day, which is around 3.5 tablespoons, as specified in the directions on the back of the pack along with alternative methods of measuring 25g of this.  You could alternatively round that up or down to 3 or 4 tablespoons instead if you find that more convenient.  As for your son, the short answer is that it should help with his weight gain, though again without knowing other factor we can't advise with complete certainty :-)

can you mix with coconut milk

Thank you for the question. Yes, any milk at all will do the trick :-)

Does your protein powder contain cholesterol?

Thank you for the question. It does, indeed in the Cacao & Maca blend the cholesterol level is 149mg per 100g, or 37.25mg per 25g :-)

Hello, is your phosphorus derived from a wheat product?

Thank you for the question.  No, we don't add any phosphorus, it is naturally occurring in the ingredients we use. In the case of our Cacao & Maca blend that's: Organic whey protein concentrate from organic milk (69%), organic cacao powder (18%), unrefined organic coconut sugar (7.6%), organic maca powder (5%) and Spanish pink rock salt (0.4%).  There is nothing else added at all, and indeed all our ingredients are free from wheat and gluten allergens :-)

Are your products tested for heavy metals?

Thank you for the question.  Yes, we have our whey protein tested for heavy metals and the most recent tests were carried out in March this year.  You can view the results and download the original certificate on each product page by clicking the "Nutrition Facts" link near the top of the page, or the big red "nutritional information" button a bit further down. I hope that helps :-)

How long does a 1.2 kg bag last please?

Thank you for the question.  If you use one serving per day, it will last for 48 days.  Some only have half a serving, so it lasts much longer, or others have more servings so it lasts for less.  For most, one serving per day is perfectly adequate :-)

How unflavoured is your unflavoured protein powder?

Thank you for the question.  It has a milky taste, but if you mix it with a little more water than specified in the instructions it is close to flavourless. On the other hand, mixed with milk it just tends to tase like extra creamy milk :-)

Can this cacao powder be served as a hot chocolate - so mixed with boiling water for an end of day treat?

Thank you for the question.  When using in hot drinks, you will need to first mix the whey protein separately with cold or lukewarm water or milk, then stir it into the hot (though ideally not completely boiling) water.  If you add the powder directly, it will end up very lumpy due to the proteins denaturing.  Alternatively, you could make it cold and then heat in a saucepan, being careful to stir constantly and take it off the heat once it starts to thicken :-)

is your product Keto friendly? I see sugar is labelled on the ingredients

Thank you for the question.  This isn't keto friendly, however our Pure Unflavoured version is, as there is no added coconut sugar :-)

How long is the expiry date on your products?

Thank you for the question.  18 months from manufacture, and currenlty all batches have at least 16 months remaining before their Best Before End dates.  We will never sell with less than 5 months remaining :-)

How much protein per shake please?

If you're mixing with water, then it will be the same 15g protein specified on the pack for one 25g serving.  If using skimmed dairy milk then you'll get an additional 3.5g or so of protein, bringing that to ~18.5g protein.  If using oat milk you'll get a total of 16g protein, depending on the brand, as it tends to contain no more than 1g protein per 100g.  It therefore very much depends on what you are mixing it with :-)

How much protein per serving?

Thank you for the question.  There is 15g of protein per 25g serving :-)

Can each of these be mixed into hot water? Or only cold liquid?

Thank you for the question.  It can be mixed into hot water, however depending on how hot it will denature the proteins, which can cause a lot of lumps and a great deal of thickening.  One way around this is to mix into cold or luke warm water separately and then stir into the hot liquid; this is certainly the best approach if you are planning to add to coffee or any other hot beverage :-)

Is there any certified testing on the product?

Thank you for the question.  We test every batch for nutritional information at a UKAS accredited lab.  We also test for heavy metals, denatured protein, and bioactive proteins, as well as vitamins & minerals.  These are all published and available on the website.  Our production partner also tests for gluten, as well as microbiological analysis.  These are all the tests we have carried out :-)

Can I use this in baking?

Thank you for the question.  Yes, you certainly can!  It is a good idea to use additional liquid too, as it can have a drying effect when added to baked foods :-)

Dear The Organic, would you be able to tell me if your protein powder is Nut free? And is suitable for someone with a nut allergy?

Thank you for the question. All of our ingredients are nut-free to begin with, however although nuts are never handled in the same room, they are handled in other parts of the facility. We therefore can't 100% guarantee it is nut free, but there is a low likelihood of contamination. I hope that helps :-)

Do I add milk or water to this?

Thank you for the question. As per the instructions, you can use either water or milk. Milk will give you a richer taste however :-)

Is your cacao tested and low in heavy metals too?

Yes, along with our other flavour blends this has been recently tested, with results displayed when you click the red "nutritional information" button. The results are well below EU limits, though inevitably not as low as for our unflavoured whey protein and the other flavour blends. Cacao is a source of cadmium and lead, albeit at safe levels; something we are unable to avoid much like other cocoa or cacao containing products :-)

Can you use this to help you lose weight?

Thank you for the question. We are unable to advise on whether not it is effective for losing weight I'm afraid. More protein can be beneficial if you're looking to lose weight, but not in isolation. You need to look at your diet as a whole - are you consuming too many sugars/carbs, are you exercising enough, is there a medical reason you need to lose weight, and more. We are not the right people to ask about all of this however. A registered dietitian would be a great person to speak with for starters :-)

Does the protein powder contain Casein?

Thank you for the question. It shouldn't contian any casein as any remaining casein would be removed during filtration, however there is a possibility that it still contains trace amounts. A fraction of a % at most :-)

Hi, can i take a double serving if i need more protein? If i wanted to have 1.5 servings to take the protein up over 20g per serving. thanks.

Thank you for the question. If you need the extra protein then this is no problem at all, just be aware of your overall daily intake of protein to ensure you aren't having too much :-)

Hi! What is the caffeine content per 25g serving?

Thank you for the question. I can give you an estimate based on cacao beans containing up to 2.3 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per gram, however it can be a lot lower than this. There is 4.5g cacao powder in a 25g serving, so therefore there should be a maximum of 10.35mg of caffeine per 25g serving. We haven't tested it for caffeine however (yet), so this is the best estimation we can give you at the moment :-)

Hello! If a do a subscription could I change the flavour in each delivery?

Hello and thank you for the question.  Yes, you can change the flavour at any time you like, and you can pause, cancel, or skip any time too :-)

Hi! I can't find the nutritional information anywhere. I would like to know how much carbs there's in a portion?

Hello, thank you for the question.  If you click on the "nutrition" circle, you will see all of the nutritional information there.  This blend contains 19.5g carbohydrate per 100g, or 4.87g per 25g serving :-)

Hi, is this whey protein grass fed?

Hi Hari, thank you for the question. The cows graze outside in fields during the spring and summer months, and are fed grass in the form of hay, haylage and silage during the winter months, in spacious, clean, naturally lit barns. They also feed on supplementary organic cereals such as oats and barley, so although they feed primarily on grass, they are not 100% grass fed.

What is the recommended serving size per day?

Thank you for the question. Generally speaking one serving (25g) per day is enough, but it all depends on how much protein you are getting from other sources, and how much or how little exercise you are doing. It can be worth working out your current daily protein intake to see how much more you might need. I hope that helps anyhow :-)

Hi guys, I love your protein, the chocolate is definitely my favourite. I wanted to ask if you had a lactose free version for my gf or how much lactose is actually in your protein supplements please? Thanks, Alex

Thank you for the question Alexander. We don't have a lactose free option, however our whey protein powders are all low in lactose. They contain 2-5 grams of lactose per 100g, and to put that in perspective dried skimmed milk powder contains around 50% lactose and dried unfiltered whey powder is more like 70% lactose, so 2-5% lactose is quite a big reduction compared to how much you get in milk and non-filtered whey. People with a mild lactose intolerance therefore often have no issues taking our whey protein. I hope that helps :-)

Can I take this while breastfeeding?

Hi Laura, thank you for the question. It's ok to use while breastfeeding, as long as you are keeping your overall intake of cocoa and cacao to a minimum. With the other organic whey proteins in our range it was be a straight up yes, but the cacao is the ingredient to keep an eye on :-)

Is this protein tested on animals?

Thank you for the question Susan. I'm pleased to say that none of our products (and none of the individual ingredients) have been tested on animals - we would never test on animals and we would never use any ingredients that have been either :-)

Is Cacao and Maca suitable for a bedtime drink (I have a feeling it might not be!)

Thank you for the question. I think it is actually not a bad idea to try having it before going to bed - as both maca and cacao can have a positive effect on sleep. Although they can be good for general energy levels, it is not quite the same as having caffeine. Having said that, it is likely to affect different people in different ways, so the only way to really know is to try it really...maybe try 1 scoop and see how you sleep after that :-)

Is this safe to consume during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Thanks!

Thank you for the question Lucy. We’ve had a number of customers who have been pregnant while taking our unflavoured organic whey protein and we know a nutritionist who recommends it to some of her pregnant and breastfeeding clients too. However, I would steer clear of the raw cacao & maca blend, as that can potentially have a very mild stimulant effect, but I don't see there being any problems with any of the other flavours.

Regardless, I do always recommend chatting with your doctor first, as we aren’t qualified medical professionals and they will know more about your medical history, so can give a more conclusive answer. Whey protein is generally considered safe for taking while pregnant however.

Is there any creatine or DHEA in this?

Hi Stephen, thank you for the question. We don't add any creatine or DHEA, only what you can see in the ingredients list :-)

Is this suitable to be taken during pregnancy. If not then which one of yours protein powder is suitable during pregnancy.

Hi there, we always ask that you speak with a doctor before using any protein powder (ours included), however many customers have used our organic whey protein during pregnancy.

The raw cacao & maca blend is the only one we would recommend not using while pregnant, due to the maca having a potentially mild stimulant effect. All of the other options are ok, provided you do indeed check with a doctor first.

I hope that helps and thank you for the question :-)

What variety/color of maca do you use? Is it gelatinised?

Hi Ilias, we use 25% red, yellow, purple and black Maca (Lepidium Meyenii) varieties, from Peru. It isn't gelatinised, so it is just washed, dried at 42 degrees celcius and then ground into a powder...and that is the extent of it. Thank you for the question! :-)

can the mix be used for a hot drink ?

Hi Shailja, thank you for the question. Yes it can, however you will need to blend it with cold water first and then heat it up in a saucepan, while stirring the whole time to stop it from clumping. If you mix it straight into hot water it tends to clump quite a bit. I hope that helps :-)

Is this product banned substance tested??

Hi Oscar, no we don't have it tested for banned substances. People use our organic whey protein for so many different reasons that it wouldn't make sense for us to add banned substances in the first place. I believe very few of our customers would want to sprout giant muscles overnight or stay awake for two days straight, so I don't see any incentvie for us to get involved any dodgy adding of strange substances in the first place. As we already test every batch for the nutritional information and to ensure gluten free status, we would have to increase our prices if we were to include further testing on top of that. I hope that makes sense :-)

Does this contain Soy?

Hi Fred, thank you for the question. No it is soy free, though there are other soy-containing products packed at the same facility so there is a small risk of tiny trace amounts of soy making their way in the whey protein. I hope that helps :-)

Hi, can I use your product as meal relacements for weight loss? Do you have a weight loss plan?

Hi Julia, we don't recommend using our whey protein powders as meal replacements as they don't contain all of the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you would get from eating a balanced meal. We don't have a weight loss plan either to be honest. Sorry I can't be of more help on this, our overall thinking is that it is best to eat a balanced diet rich in fruit and veg, and to only supplement with extra protein if or when you are struggling to get enough protein from regular whole food sources. Sorry I can't be of more help :-)