NOW Foods Sports Nutrition, Certified Organic Whey Protein 19 g, Unflavored Powder, 1-Pound

When I was about to buy this, my main question was what exactly did this taste like? I want to put my review in context, so here are some notes about my taste preferences so you can judge for yourself if you're going to hate this product. I have tried other protein powders in the past and find them very, very sweet. I found them too sweet even when my diet still contained fructose (fruit) and other sweeteners, both artificial and natural (stevia, sucralose). Sucralose is in most protein powders and I find it like a sugar punch in the face. I recently started the 4 hour Body strategy for eating, and a point is made about cutting out ALL sweeteners due to issues with insulin sensitivity rather that issues relating strictly to calories. I was on this strategy for about 7 weeks still consuming the usual flavored whey isolate powder I had before when I really started to feel like the sweetness was beginning to mess with my ability to stay satiated between meals. My point is, I was ready to give up the sugar, and this is an individual issue.As for the actual taste, I found it exactly like the taste of powdered coffee creamer, like Coffee-Mate (regular flavor, of course). If you're not sure this powder is for you, just get a teaspoon of coffee mate and eat that to gauge your reaction. I mix this up in a blender with just water and it blends very well with no grittiness or chunks. It is unflavored but there is definitely a flavor which is dairy-like: The Coffee-Mate taste isn't quite milk, but you would say it was close to milk. Some have compared the mixture to diluted skim milk, but I don't think it tastes like any milk I have ever had because the smell is a little stronger. If you really hate dairy, this is going to be hard for you to drink just mixed with water.I have lactose sensitivity (can't digest ice cream or milk very well), but this gives me absolutely no problems.

If you're here for a Now Sports Organic Protein review that skips the fluff—this is it.Let’s start with what matters: Now Sports whey protein is USDA Organic, Non-GMO, and third-party tested. No sketchy amino padding, no fake grass-fed claims, no proprietary nonsense. It's a whey protein concentrate, not an isolate, which means it’s more nutrient-dense but also comes with a bit of lactose. If you're sensitive, know that up front.Now the mixability? Not great. This stuff clumps, especially in cold water. That’s the trade-off for having zero emulsifiers—no lecithin, no gums. You’re getting clean protein, but your shaker bottle’s going to get a workout.Still, this is probably the best USDA organic whey concentrate for the money. It’s not built for max muscle protein synthesis, but it’s rock-solid for daily use. If you care about label integrity and want a protein powder that doesn’t hide behind marketing—Now Sports is a name worth knowing.Not perfect. Not fancy. But it’s honest—and that’s rare in this space. Four stars because the clumping is real, but if you’re serious about clean-label supplements on a budget, this one makes the cut.

I was looking for an organic whey protein powder, and this is the best deal I found in terms of price per ounce. At minimum, I wanted an rBGH-, chemical fertilizer- and pesticide-free product; this one is certified organic, which ensures all of those. I also preferred grass-fed, and current organic standards ensure availability of grass year-round as well as pasture access 4 of 12 months (I think). If you're looking for an organic product, I'm assuming I don't need to say more.That being said, this product behaves exactly like my previous "conventional" whey products--it blends nicely with a stick blender (I don't shake, so can't speak for that) and mixes nicely with my typical smoothie mix of fresh and frozen fruit with juice. It's not flavored and is free of most additives (soy lecithin aside) that you'll find in others. The ingredients list, for those curious, reads: "Organic Whey Protein Concentrate and Organic Soy Lecithin (<1%). Contains milk and soy derivatives." (I previously used Optimum Nutrition 100% Any Whey, which was also relatively free of additional flavors and additives; I never liked ones with lots of added ingredients, especially since they usually added lots of fat and cholesterol.)While it's relatively flavorless, I should point out it does have a distinct "organic dairy" flavor, which to me is slightly grassy. I taste this in all organic dairy (especially cheese), so if you've had organic dairy before you might know what I mean. (Or maybe I just have weird tastes.) I don't mind, but just be aware that it will taste like actual dairy instead of the nearly-tasteless "conventional" dairy, and it doesn't have any flavoring (even the Any Why product I mentioned above which is advertised as unflavored does have a bit of flavoring in its ingredients--perhaps a splash of vanilla would do the same for the product here?).While more expensive than "conventional" dairy, I recommend this product for those looking for an organic whey protein powder.