Whey Protein Complex Peanut Butter salted caramel | 1 kg | German Elite Nutrition

Whey Protein Complex Peanut Butter Salted Caramel by GEN

Peanut, caramel and salt is the combination that belongs in a snack bar, but here without the sugar and fat that usually come with it. This whey protein from German Elite Nutrition contains 2.3 grams of fat and just over one gram of sugar per shake. A 30-gram serving provides 22 grams of protein. The bag contains one kilogram, enough for about 33 shakes.

Why salt holds this flavour together

Peanut butter and caramel are both rich and sweet. Without salt, that would quickly become overwhelming. The salt takes the edge off the sweetness and brings out the nutty flavour, making the shake taste rounder than it is sweet. With cold water, the overall taste remains light and the peanut flavour is most pronounced. With skimmed milk, it becomes creamier and leans more towards the caramel side. And then there is the route this flavour actually calls for: add half a frozen banana and a spoonful of real peanut butter to the blender, and you have a hearty milkshake. Good to know: there are no real peanuts in the powder, so it dissolves smoothly without lumps.

Concentrate and isolate in a mix

The difference lies in the filtration. Whey protein concentrate (WPC) is filtered from fresh milk and retains some of the fat and lactose, which creates a rich texture. Whey protein isolate (WPI) goes one filtration step further: less fat, less lactose, more protein per gram. This whey protein combines the two forms. In figures: 73.6 grams of protein per 100 grams of powder at 401 kilocalories. Per 30-gram shake, you get 22.1 grams of protein and approximately 120 kilocalories, with 2.3 grams of fat and 1.1 grams of sugar. Whey naturally contains all essential amino acids.

What protein does for muscles and bones

A question that often comes up: why not just have a handful of nuts or a spoonful of peanut butter? You can, but then you will mainly consume fat and very little protein. This ratio is different: 22 grams of protein with approximately 120 kilocalories. Proteins contribute to an increase in muscle mass and help maintain muscle mass. In addition, proteins contribute to the maintenance of normal bones. Whether you are training for strength or covering kilometres, sufficient protein is the foundation of your week in both cases.

Instantly soluble, even without a blender

A shaker or spoon is enough: 30 grams in 300 millilitres of cold water or skimmed milk, shake for half a minute and let the foam settle. This protein powder also works well in oatmeal or in protein balls with some peanut butter and oats. One to two servings per day suit most training schedules.

Peanut Butter Salted Caramel is the flavour that comes closest to a snack bar without having its drawbacks. The salt does most of the work there. With one kilogram in the bag, you have enough for over thirty shakes.