Branded or unbranded Whey? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

gadgesxi · 31-01-2006, 05:34 PM

I've always wondered why people buy branded whey such as extreme, prolab, maximuscle,.....list goes on, over unbranded whey from bulkbuy e-retailers.

Is the branded stuff better or do you have other reasons for not buying unbranded - unflavoured whey?

Please give a reason for your choice.

Galtonator · 01-02-2006, 02:52 PM

I buy unflavoured as its so cheap and go can have whatever flavour you like!

Ironman · 01-02-2006, 02:59 PM

I always go for the branded stuff around 40quid a tub rrp - tried cheap stuff before and the quality doesnt seem as good - doesnt mix aswell etc branded generally tastes nicer with a good amino profile, mixes well.
Not sure if theres any actual difference muscle building wise between the two.
Plus you get a nice fancy tub with the branded stuff :-)

kyrocera · 01-02-2006, 03:59 PM

I never seen unbranded whey to buy.

Can someone post some links up for me please. Thanks!

RAIKEY · 01-02-2006, 04:11 PM

http://www.myprotein.co.uk/index.cfm...ype=muscletalk

http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/page.php?xPage=terms.html

both excellent IMO ...

in fact my PROTIEN SPONSERS THE BOARD.......AND he posts on here too...do a search mate,

kyrocera · 01-02-2006, 04:15 PM

Thanx, do we get discount?

When ive used up my tub of whey ill get some of that...looks alot cheaper.

Harry · 02-02-2006, 02:35 PM

Never had unbranded whey before, always used well known brands, but now on a major economy drive, so have to cut back, so from next week will be using the bulkpowders stuff.

Mr Ripped · 18-02-2006, 08:05 PM

I agree with ironman, I've used the unbranded whey, never been sure of the quality and it doesn't taste as nice as the branded stuff! Stick to what you know and like!

Tatyana · 19-02-2006, 04:26 AM

Nutrisport is super cheap as well when you buy a 5 kg tub and it has good fillers, however, I do think the digestive enzymes in whey are necessary. ARe these in the unbranded?

gadgesxi · 19-02-2006, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatyana

Nutrisport is super cheap as well when you buy a 5 kg tub and it has good fillers, however, I do think the digestive enzymes in whey are necessary. ARe these in the unbranded?

i dont think so, no.

TRUTHTELLER · 27-02-2006, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Ripped

I agree with ironman, I've used the unbranded whey, never been sure of the quality and it doesn't taste as nice as the branded stuff! Stick to what you know and like!

I disagree.

Its a fact that all whey protein made comes from a handful of dairys in Europe. Quality is the same. The bulk product is what I want, its untainted.

The bulk whey supplied by Myprotein, Bulkpowders etc are all the nearly identical to the retail brands.

Mr Ripped they also work out much better value than your Sci-Mentor stuff you say you recently bought some, and you know what?

Its made by Vdyex who first have to make a few £££

Then it goes Sci-Mentor who want make a few £££

Then it will probably go to a distributor e.g Body Temple they need to make a few quid.

Then it might go to a shop where they make a few £££.

Result you pay over the odds.

myprotein.co.uk · 08-10-2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRUTHTELLER

I disagree.

Its a fact that all whey protein made comes from a handful of dairys in Europe. Quality is the same. The bulk product is what I want, its untainted.

The bulk whey supplied by Myprotein, Bulkpowders etc are all the nearly identical to the retail brands.

This is 100% true! We buy from the same dairies who sell to the "high street" brands. We also manufacturer in-house.

However we feel we are a "online brand" now. A product with the MP badge can be trusted for quality, you just don't have to pay for the contract manufacturer or middle men (shops) if you buy direct (think amazon.com, play.com etc)!

Thanks

Chris4Pez · 08-10-2007, 07:45 PM

Having tried both branded and unbranded i personally feel that they are both the same now when people say about the amino in branded amino's are in protein any way so it don't really matter which one you have the only difference in my opinion is that the branded market their product and the consumer e.g you pay for it, now saying that i still use it myself as it is easier and thats it as the unbranded comes natural and no flavor so obviously you have to flavor it yourself with various things but i personally think that there is no difference what so ever!

kyrocera · 09-10-2007, 08:54 AM

Since posting here last year about where to get unbranded, all i been using is Bulkpowders protein and its great, mixes really well.

I normally use the plastic cups that come with water coolers, stir it with tea spoon and neck it, easy!

Could do with an unbranded mass builder which is just as cheap!

myprotein.co.uk · 09-10-2007, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyrocera

Could do with an unbranded mass builder which is just as cheap!

Whey + Maltodextrin = simple cheap mass builder.

View Poll Results: Branded or Unbranded Whey?
Branded - You pay for what you get!	36	39.13%
Unbranded - Whey is whey, and this stuff is alot cheaper!	56	60.87%
Voters: 92. You may not vote on this poll

31-01-2006, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
gadgesxi Natural Heights Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 215	Branded or unbranded Whey? I've always wondered why people buy branded whey such as extreme, prolab, maximuscle,.....list goes on, over unbranded whey from bulkbuy e-retailers. Is the branded stuff better or do you have other reasons for not buying unbranded - unflavoured whey? Please give a reason for your choice.

01-02-2006, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
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01-02-2006, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
kyrocera Head of UK-M's neighbourhood boob watch. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,376	I never seen unbranded whey to buy. Can someone post some links up for me please. Thanks! __________________ ¤´¨) ¸.·´¸.·´¨) ¸.·¨) (¸.·´ (¸.·`¤ Cheers ¤ Paul

01-02-2006, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
RAIKEY Please do not feed the Raikey, it may bite.!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deepest, Darkest , Yorkcestershire,...Ayup See thee!! Posts: 3,378	http://www.myprotein.co.uk/index.cfm...ype=muscletalk http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/page.php?xPage=terms.html both excellent IMO ... in fact my PROTIEN SPONSERS THE BOARD.......AND he posts on here too...do a search mate, __________________ I used to have a large gay following.......but i hid behind some cars and lost him!!

01-02-2006, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ironman Sculpting the masterpiece Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,464	I always go for the branded stuff around 40quid a tub rrp - tried cheap stuff before and the quality doesnt seem as good - doesnt mix aswell etc branded generally tastes nicer with a good amino profile, mixes well. Not sure if theres any actual difference muscle building wise between the two. Plus you get a nice fancy tub with the branded stuff :-)

01-02-2006, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
kyrocera Head of UK-M's neighbourhood boob watch. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,376	Thanx, do we get discount? When ive used up my tub of whey ill get some of that...looks alot cheaper. __________________ ¤´¨) ¸.·´¸.·´¨) ¸.·¨) (¸.·´ (¸.·`¤ Cheers ¤ Paul

02-02-2006, 02:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Harry EFBB Winner Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,314	Never had unbranded whey before, always used well known brands, but now on a major economy drive, so have to cut back, so from next week will be using the bulkpowders stuff.

18-02-2006, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr Ripped Newbie Trainer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10	I agree with ironman, I've used the unbranded whey, never been sure of the quality and it doesn't taste as nice as the branded stuff! Stick to what you know and like!

19-02-2006, 04:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tatyana My name is EARL Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On my bloody bike doing cardio Posts: 3,455	Whey Nutrisport is super cheap as well when you buy a 5 kg tub and it has good fillers, however, I do think the digestive enzymes in whey are necessary. ARe these in the unbranded?

08-10-2007, 07:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chris4Pez “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,118	Re: Branded or unbranded Whey? Having tried both branded and unbranded i personally feel that they are both the same now when people say about the amino in branded amino's are in protein any way so it don't really matter which one you have the only difference in my opinion is that the branded market their product and the consumer e.g you pay for it, now saying that i still use it myself as it is easier and thats it as the unbranded comes natural and no flavor so obviously you have to flavor it yourself with various things but i personally think that there is no difference what so ever!

09-10-2007, 08:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
kyrocera Head of UK-M's neighbourhood boob watch. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,376	Re: Branded or unbranded Whey? Since posting here last year about where to get unbranded, all i been using is Bulkpowders protein and its great, mixes really well. I normally use the plastic cups that come with water coolers, stir it with tea spoon and neck it, easy! Could do with an unbranded mass builder which is just as cheap! __________________ ¤´¨) ¸.·´¸.·´¨) ¸.·¨) (¸.·´ (¸.·`¤ Cheers ¤ Paul

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