The body building enthusiasts in India have been talking about Saputo Whey Protein for two major reasons. First, it is manufactured in Canada by one of the top 10 global leaders of dairy based products. Second, it is probably among the cheapest whey proteins available in the country. Saputo is a wholesale supplier of milk based products including whey proteins and has a market in 40 countries, including India.
Healthfit has stated that it is a re-packer of Saputo products and is supplying Saputo whey protein under its label in India. Every serving of this pure raw whey protein concentrate gives you 24 grams of protein. It aims at providing the body builders with a rich protein source that accelerates lean muscle growth, provides strength and promotes faster muscle recovery.
Nutrition Profile
Saputo Whey Protein is a raw protein that it is unflavoured, unsweetened and unfortified. With every serving of 30 grams, you get 24 grams of 100% pure whey protein concentrate. The product therefore, has a protein profile of 80%, which is great.
Now as we said, it is unfortified. It basically means that the product has not been loaded with extra BCAA, EAA and Glutamine. It contains only the natural proportions of these amino acids. It is a competent protein source to boost your muscle synthesis and recovery. It has been formulated to work as a reliable pre and post workout protein supplement.
Healthfit has stated that this product is ideal for people looking for lean muscle mass. If bulking up is your agenda, then you might want to go for a product that has a good ratio of both protein and healthy carbs.
The other components per serving:
Energy: 123.70 kcal
Total Fat: 1.59 grams
Total Carbs: 3.26 grams
The product does not have any added sugar, any added flavours, no fillers, no preservatives and definitely no banned substances.
Taste
The product does not have any artificial flavours and sweetening agents hence it is, in a way, bland. However, being pure whey concentrate, Saputo Whey Protein has a natural milk powder like taste which is liked by many. People who are already used to flavoured supplements might find it hard to adapt to this one. A lot of users therefore, blend it with some cocoa powder or other flavours of their choice to enjoy a delicious and a healthy shake. Since it is unflavoured, it gives you a lot of freedom to experiment with flavours and recipes. You need to be careful with the frothing though.
Effectiveness
The product aims at improving muscle growth and recovery and it does that pretty well. A lot of users have affirmed that they have seen quick and positive results with Saputo Whey Protein. However, some users did mention that they failed to see any results.
Quality
Saputo is Canada’s number one dairy company and among the top 10 in the world. Hence, quality comes along naturally. Healthfit ships it in a grey re-sealable zip pouch that has a label with all the vital information. Saputo however, urges the buyers to check whether the seller has a proper import license to ensure that you are getting original Saputo products.
Side Effects
There seems to be no side effects reported for this product. Users have been taking Saputo Whey without any bloating or gastric disturbances. Overall the product seems to be safe.
Price/Value:
It is available in 3 pack sizes, 1 lb (453 grams), 2 lbs (907 grams) and 4 lbs (1814 grams). The 907 grams pack would cost around Rs. 1250 and offers 30 servings (one serving is 30 grams). Thus, the cost per serving comes to around Rs. 41 which is good. You get 24 grams of pure whey protein concentrate at just Rs. 41 which makes Saputo a great deal for the body and pocket. The offline rates of Saputo might be even lesser. This pocket friendliness is what is making Saputo a people’s product.
SAPUTO WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 2 KG
Rs. 3,399
Features
- SAPUTO WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 80% UNFLAVOURED. GLUTEN - FREE, SUGAR FREE, NO ADDED FLAVOUR & COLOUR. 100% NATURAL
SAPUTO WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 1 KG
Rs. 1,799
Features
- Gluten free . Sugar free . No colour . No flavour . No maltodextrin.