Beef Protein Powder 1kg
Great Tasting Muscle Builder. Up to 98% Protein!PROTEIN
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Beef Protein Powder NZ
NZ Protein's beef protein powder is a complete muscle building protein that's great tasting.
Beef protein mixes and digests easily and has a much higher protein level than other sources; Where whey, egg white, and pea typically have around 80% protein, and whey isolate has a little over 90% protein, beef protein powder has 98% protein (unflavoured). That makes this product more economical and as a bonus there's virtually no fat or carbohydrates!
Beef protein is naturally hypoallergenic meaning it's free of milk, egg, soy, lactose, gluten, sugars, and other things* that can cause gut irritations. Eliminate the gastro side effects without comprising results!
A number of people have been turning away from the traditional milk based protein powders in favour of pea and egg protein powders but we feel that this product is a much more satisfying alternative - the Double Chocolate flavour tastes great!
Beef Protein Benefits
Beef protein has a number of benefits:
- Hypoallergenic and good alternative to milk (whey), egg white and pea based protein sources
- 98% protein (unflavoured) with virtually no fat or carbohydrates
- Complete source of protein containing all essential amino acids needed for muscle repair and development
- Amino acid profile represents beef and resembles human muscle tissue
- Mixes easily and has a neutral flavour
- Easily digested with a medium to fast digestion speed
- High in naturally occurring collagen which has a raft of benefits
- Promotes growth and recovery of lean muscle
- Halal certified
- Made in Switzerland - this product is Hydrobeef. Some other competitors claim that it is grass fed but we have been unable to confirm this status.
Beef Protein Per 100g
Raw beef contains 20-25g protein per 100g. When cooked the water content lessens so the protein level increases to around 28-36g per 100g.
By comparison beef protein isolate powder has 98% protein (unflavoured) because virtually all of the moisture, fat and carbohydrates are eliminated. This includes the saturated fat and cholesterol often associated with the negative effects of consuming beef.
The amino acid profile of beef protein powder is still of beef and resembles the amino acid profile found in human muscle tissue. This means that beef protein isolate is well suited for muscle recovery and development.
This product doesn't need cooking or preparation either so it's incredibly convenient and economical.
Digestibility
Protein digestibility is a measure of the proportion of protein that is absorbed by the body. Beef protein scores 94%.
Biological value is a measure of the proportion of absorbed protein that's retained for growth and maintenance. Beef scores 80.
The Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) is a rating that determines the bioavailibility of a protein. The maximum score is 1.0. Beef scores 0.92 on this scale.
Beef Protein vs Whey
A number of people have been turning away from the traditional milk based protein powders (such as whey) in favour of alternatives.
One serving of our beef contains 128 calories and ~30 grams of protein (unflavoured). One serving of our whey concentrate contains 130 calories and ~25 grams of protein, so both have similar calories and beef has more protein.
Beef is lower in L-leucine than whey. Leucine is one of three branched chain amino acids and is primarily involved in muscle protein synthesis for muscle growth and recovery. It also contributes to the regulation of blood-sugar levels, growth hormone production and wound healing.
The leucine content of beef is ~3.7g per 100g, and in whey ~9g per 100g, so whey may be better for muscle development. Though this could be easily overcome by having a Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) supplement with the beef isolate.
Though whey has a better amino acid profile for muscle development, the amino profile of beef resembles human muscle tissue. Both are complete proteins containing all essential amino acids. Whey is fast digesting and beef protein isolate digests at a medium to fast speed. Both are excellent tasting and beef makes a good alternative to whey for those who want a great tasting shake.
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Protein Per 100g |
~98g (BCAAs: 8.4g) Lower BCAAs but resembles beef. This can be increased easily by adding a BCAA supplement if required. |
~80g (BCAAs: 19.8g) We don't add any fillers (or "processing aids") to dilute the protein level. |
Key Attributes |
Good alternative to whey. Very high protein with virtually no fat or carbs. High in collagen. |
Faster digesting. Best amino acid profile for muscle building. |
Bioavailability |
80 |
>100 (highest) |
Speed of Digestion |
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Contains |
Hypoallergenic so unlikely to cause stomach upsets. |
Milk and lactose which can affect those with stomach sensitivities and cause some people to experience bloating or other upsets. |
Great Tasting |
We think beef protein tastes as good as our NZ whey. It has a smooth texture and is more pleasant than pea and egg white. |
Our whey is clean tasting and has a natural creamy texture. We don't add any thickeners to modify the texture. |
Mixes Easily |
Not instantised but mixes easily in water, milk, or your favourite liquid without lumps. It can be mixed in a handshaker or with a spoon. It's better with slightly less water than you'd mix whey with. |
Instantised (spray dried with lecithin to improve mixability). Mixes easily in water, milk, or your favourite liquid without lumps. It can be mixed in a handshaker or with a spoon. |
Use |
Depending on your nutritional requirements take 1-3 servings daily at breakfast, between meals, post workout, or before bed. |
Depending on your nutritional requirements take 1-3 servings daily at breakfast, between meals, post workout, or before bed. |
Samples |
Not sure which flavour protein shake is for you? Try our beef samples here. Each sachet is one serving. |
Not sure which flavour protein shake is for you? Try our WPC samples here. Each sachet is one serving. |
Cost |
The cost is slightly higher cost than WPC but it has a higher protein level. There are 32 servings in the 1kg pouch, with the cost per serve being $1.31. This cost reduces when bought in bulk. |
Slightly lower cost than beef. |
To see how beef compares to our other protein powders see which type of protein is for me.
Beef Protein vs Collagen
There are some myths found online that beef protein is just collagen. Though this product is high in naturally occurring collagen, it is not collagen.
- Collagen does not have a complete amino acid profile whereas beef does.
- Collagen is made primarily of three amino acids - proline, hydroxyproline and glycine. In collagen the glycine and proline are 10-20 times more concentrated than in other proteins. Beef protein has reasonable levels of these but they're at nowhere near the levels of the collagen protein.
- As such collagen has a unique structure that can't be found anywhere else.
Our collagen is also from cows but is separate product, extracted via a different process and sold separately.
How to Use
Depending on your nutritional requirements take 1-3 servings daily at breakfast, between meals, post workout, or before bed.
Beef protein is not instantised but it still mixes easily in water, milk, or your favourite liquid without lumps. It can be mixed in a handshaker or with a spoon. (Remember that it's always best practice to add the liquid before the powder).
We recommend mixing it with less water/milk than you'd traditionally mix whey with as this will give it a creamier texture - just add a serve to ~200ml of water or milk in a shaker.
Beef Protein Side Effects
Beef allergies are uncommon. Those with allergies to beef should avoid this product.
This product contains virtually no saturated fat or cholesterol. It is not a 'processed meat' product and it is not extracted or cooked with high heat.
Our Verdict
We think beef protein powder makes the best alternative to whey if it's taste you're after. Every protein powder has unique benefits - beef protein tastes good and has a smooth texture so is easier to drink than pea and egg white protein.
Beef protein contains all essential amino acids and is a complete protein. Though the BCAA level is lower, the essential amino acids in beef isolate resemble human muscle tissue and the collagen levels are higher. BCAA levels can easily be increased by supplementing with a small amount of BCAA powder per serving.
Recipes
Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Bites
Sweet and tangy, this slice is loaded with lemon flavour and drizzled with glaze.
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No Bake Protein Bars
Using the simplest ingredients you’ll find in your pantry, try making your own protein muesli bar for an on-the-go snack!
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Paleo Choc Muffins
Do you love muffins? How about a freshly-baked, chocolatey, fluffy muffin that’s healthy AND satisfying? These scrumptious paleo chocolate muffins are so simple to bake and will be ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. Win!
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Protein Cornbread
Perfect for a BBQ or with a soup, this cornbread is the perfect combination of savoury and sweetness. Plus, it has added protein hidden in it. Bonus!
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Protein Tortilla Chips
I always like putting out a plate of snacks when I have guests over. It’s especially great if they are healthy and fun to make! Try adding these versatile tortilla chips to your next snack platter, cheese board or bowl!
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Please note that this product is processed in a facility that also handles milk, egg, soy, peanut, and gluten ingredients.
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Not too sweet mixed with full fat milk it takes like chocolate ice cream
Problem is now I want to have a shake with every meal!
But with a bit of experimentation with, milk, water, chocolate powder and a smidge of sugar we have created a very drinkable and palatable brew. NZPROTEIN REPLY: we wrote a blog about sucralose here - https://www.nzprotein.co.nz/article/the-truth-about-sucralose called "The Truth About Sucralose". Worth a read!
The first bag was great. This bag I have been having it for a week but the powder doesn’t dissolve. I’m using the protein shaker same steps as per the site and what I used the first time.
It froths a lot but doesn’t mix so it just feels like I’m drinking froth.
If there something else I can try it’s a lot of protein powder and don’t want to waste it
Thank u.
Happy new year
Parizad
NZPROTEIN REPLY: please see our note about the current batch of salted caramel flavour, which is hydrolysed due to availability :)
Have you guys had any issues like this before?
.. I mix with plaon yoghurt makes a very nice dessert
Thanks for supplying this for us!
I have only tried double chocolate which goes down a treat with a healthy dose of peanut butter. The flavour, though fantastic, isn't quite at the level of dairy powders, which is why I rate this a 4.5/5, but it isn't far off. Highly recommend.
It tastes like beef stew / creamy beef stew if made with milk.
I will be getting this alot probably.
Amazingly no upset stomach/bloating/etc.
Beef protein mixed with water is a game-changer for her.
Since changing over from whey i've noticed a reduction in body fat and vascularity/definition has increased markedly.
Using the beef protein is the only change i've made to my diet and i'm very pleased with the results i'm getting.
Choc is definitely my preferred flavour for shakes but i'm also really enjoying the unflavoured made with hot water, especially on these cold winter mornings.
Unflavoured tastes like watery gravy lol I mean I like gravy but it's a little odd. When mixed with the smoothie it wasn't super noticable but still enough to be like huh?...
Salted caramel I found that because it's salty it tastes more artificially sweetened. In the smoothie the salt taste was super noticable, I'd prefer regular caramel or vanilla.
The double chocolate was the winner. The cocoa taste is strong and it's not too sweet. I'm not a big fan of cherry and chocolate together but it tasted fine.
All of them mixed well and with little effort into both water and a thick smoothie. I like the option of sample packet so I don't have to use glad bags or containers and risk them exploding in my bag.
Delivery was fast and had tracking updates. All in all happy as and keen to stock up on the double chocolate.
Its early days but really enjoying the change from whey, i like that its not as creamy and i actually find it easier to drink post workout.
Think i've found my new protein
Thanks so much for this great product...
Usual great product and service, will keep on using.
In saying that it's an excellent way to up my protein intake and is easy to digest. The packaging and scoop are good.
Happy so far.
Beef protein is ideal. It tastes great, mixes easily and does exactly what it's supposed to do.
Love this stuff
Milk/whey is troublesome for me, I probably have some milk allergies.
I wonder if it's NZ beef, grass-fed? It wasn't clear to me. NZPROTEIN REPLY: it's from Europe
Mixes easily into smoothies and thickens sauces.
Tastes neutral so can be mixed sweet or savory.
Perfect 👌🏻👌🏻
Good cal/ protein ratio.
No taste of beef. Just yummy. Doesn't get clogged up and mixes well. Great alternative for me as I cant eat dairy or eggs.
Would love a vanilla flavour!
I find it gives no gas or bloating, which is great after a hard training session.
Will definitely be buying again!
I have recommended the Beef Protein powder to a number of friends who have all noticed a difference with energy levels. My husband who cycles has also noticed more power on the hills.
Your sales should have improved from the Christchurch, South Island, Happy customer :)
PROS:
- does not make me gassy or bloated. This is a huge PRO as I workout in the morning and I work in a tight office environment. Only so many people you can blame that rogue fart on.
- mixes well; put the Liquid in first
- recovery rate is good
- added benefit of collagen
(I also buy unflavoured collagen from NZ protein- I would say best in the market in NZ at a good price)
CON:
Have you ever tasted a fart! Oooweee Some people say it is an acquired taste. Interesting. If I hold my nose though I can get this down. Mix this with anything but water unless you are one fo the people who have acquired a taste for farts.
I wouldn?t drink this in public -
side effects: involuntary gagging face.
Would I buy this again? Yeah I would unless they come out with the same qual prod without the smell. I think that is what gets to me. It?s so strong.
I have bought bone broth powder before though and it smells the same, so must be how it?s supposed to be.
Unflavoured beef protein you have to acquire a taste for this, I mix it with the Double chocolate or in a smoothie
Excellent protein to carb ratio!!
Bought the 1kg Chocolate and find it is great, no digestive issues and as am doing Keto, much better fit than Whey. Would be great if it came in a Mixed Berry or Strawberry flavour (just for a change of pace!!)
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Double Chocolate
Serving size: 31.25g (2 heaped scoops)
Servings per pack: 32
| Name | Ave Quantity Per Serving | Ave Quantity Per 100g |
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| Energy | 539kJ | 1723kJ |
| Calories | 127 | 405 |
| Protein | 26.9g | 86g |
| - Gluten | 0g | 0g |
| Fat - total | 1.2g | 3.8g |
| - Saturated | 0.7g | 2.3g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.2g | 3.9g |
| - Sugars | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| Sodium | 189mg | 605mg |
Ingredients: Beef Protein Isolate, Cocoa, Flavour, Sweetener (Sucralose)
Unflavoured
Serving size: 31.25g (2 heaped scoops)
Servings per pack: 32
| Name | Ave Quantity Per Serving | Ave Quantity Per 100g |
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| Energy | 547kJ | 1750kJ |
| Calories | 128 | 410 |
| Protein | 30.6g | 98g |
| - Gluten | 0g | 0g |
| Fat - total | 0.5g | 1.5g |
| - Saturated | 0.3g | 0.9g |
| Carbohydrate | <0.3g | <1g |
| - Sugars | <0.1g | <0.1g |
| Sodium | 220mg | 700mg |
Ingredients: Beef Protein Isolate
Salted Caramel
Serving size: 31.25g
Servings per pack: 32
| Name | Ave Quantity Per Serving | Ave Quantity Per 100g |
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| Energy | 539kJ | 1726kJ |
| Calories | 126 | 405 |
| Protein | 29.4g | 94.1g |
| - Gluten | 0g | 0g |
| Fat - total | 0.5g | 1.4g |
| - Saturated | 0.3g | 0.9g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8g | 2.7g |
| - Sugars | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| Sodium | 272mg | 872mg |
Ingredients: Beef Protein Powder, Flavour, Salt, Sweetener (Sucralose)
Typical Amino Acid Profile
(mg per serving - unflavoured)
Branched chain aminio acids:
| Isoleucine | 530 |
| Leucine | 1160 |
| Valine | 940 |
Other essential aminio acids:
| Lysine | 1190 |
| Methionine | 280 |
| Phenylalanine | 720 |
| Threonine | 660 |
| Tryptophan | 110 |
Non essential aminio acids:
| Histidine | 340 |
| Alanine | 2750 |
| Arganine | 2340 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1880 |
| Cysteine/Cystine | <100 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3440 |
| Glycine | 6250 |
| Proline | 3750 |
| Serine | 1060 |
| Tyrosine | 410 |
| Hydroxyproline | 3190 |
