Spacemilk

[KLS52]

I'm intrigued by this...but like anything new, hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. Does anyone have any info on it? Maybe you've tried it or read about it? I'm curious to know what others think of it.

The Science

The first vegan protein with nutritional value comparable to whey! 20g of protein per serving and complete amino acid profile.

spacemilk.com

 

[PTree15]

I've not heard of this, but it indeed sounds intriguing.

 

[Chryssie]

I have never heard of that but it is interesting.

 

[Lou]

not that interested.
one thing is that being its similar to whey, does not make it particularly good for you. there are issues with whey. although those issues may all be based on the fact that its a dairy product.

Whey is popular because of its protein content. if you take a look at the thread on American's obsession with protein, you may conclude like I have that we don't need protein supplements - just a good diet of whole plant based foods.

 

[KLS52]

not that interested.
one thing is that being its similar to whey, does not make it particularly good for you. there are issues with whey. although those issues may all be based on the fact that its a dairy product.

Whey is popular because of its protein content. if you take a look at the thread on American's obsession with protein, you may conclude like I have that we don't need protein supplements - just a good diet of whole plant based foods.

Some of us need more help than others in the "good diet of whole plant based foods" department. I like having the option of supplementing with protein drinks when I feel I need a boost.

 

[Lou]

I sometimes do too.
my favorite is a PB banana chocolate shake (with soy milk) .
Delicious and not expensive. and still whole foods Plant Based
16 g protein, 6 g fiber,
plus, D, Calcium, iron, and potassium.
Pretty close to the 60/20/20 ratio that many vegans target.

no isolates, no concentrates, no chemicals, no heavy metals.

google it there are lots and lots of recipes on the interwebs

 

[shyvas]

I'm intrigued by this...but like anything new, hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. Does anyone have any info on it? Maybe you've tried it or read about it? I'm curious to know what others think of it.

The Science

The first vegan protein with nutritional value comparable to whey! 20g of protein per serving and complete amino acid profile.

spacemilk.com

I'm a fan of whey protein and haven't had it since I've been vegan. I would definitely try this product if it's available in the UK.

 

[nate2k191]

I got marketed Spacemilk and was really interested in 'yeast protein' cuz i hadn't heard of it. So i ordered a bag and tried it. It's not bad, tastes kind of like a nut milk, but it was annoyingly powdery, like moon dust, and had a gritty texture.

I like the idea tho, it's supposed to be a complete protein and it didn't make me bloated or anything. I found another one that's a bit smoother and less powdery called ProteinRx - I'll continue with yeast protein when i need a boost and I'm tired of tofu/tempeh, etc.

 

[secondmayfly]

This seems interesting, but $45 + shipping is way too much for me. I may try it if they get bigger and are able to lower their prices.

 

[Tom L.]

@secondmayfly I went to their website via the link above, too, and kept getting an annoying pop-up- so I didn't get to the part where it tells you how much you get in a shipment, and how much it costs.

I get a different brand of soymilk powder (made by NOW Foods) at a local health food store. It's not the tastiest milk substitute I've found, but I find it acceptable. I went to their website just now. It costs about $8.21 for a 14 oz (21 serving) package (if you buy directly from their website), and has 9 grams of soy protein per serving. Their website advises to "Consult a healthcare professional before use"; the only thing I can think of off-hand is that it's quite common to have problems with soy.

 

[Lou]

Their website advises to "Consult a healthcare professional before use"; the only thing I can think of off-hand is that it's quite common to have problems with soy.

not "quite common" but not rare either. more like a CYA statement.