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Soy free whey protein

  • 17-12-2011 10:30am
    #1
    Scanlas The 2nd
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭


    Hi, does anyone know if you can get soy free whey protein
    powder in Ireland?


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  • #2
    john_cappa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭john_cappa


    All whey protein is soya free. Two different products. Its like sayin "is there anywhere i can get some chicken that is beef free"..


    Soya will only be in a pure soya protein product or as part of a blend of proteins (the blend may also include whey, pea, rice, egg protein aswell).


  • #3
    drdeadlift
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,189 ✭✭✭drdeadlift


    john_cappa wrote: »
    All whey protein is soya free. Two different products. Its like sayin "is there anywhere i can get some chicken that is beef free"..


    Soya will only be in a pure soya protein product or as part of a blend of proteins (the blend may also include whey, pea, rice, egg protein aswell).

    In the small print soy is included in most whey products.


  • #4
    Scanlas The 2nd
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭Scanlas The 2nd


    john_cappa wrote: »
    All whey protein is soya free. Two different products. Its like sayin "is there anywhere i can get some chicken that is beef free"..


    Soya will only be in a pure soya protein product or as part of a blend of proteins (the blend may also include whey, pea, rice, egg protein aswell).

    I noticed that soy lecithin is in the ingredients for all the whey protein I've looked at so far.


  • #5
    Brian?
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    Scanlas The 2nd wrote: »
    I noticed that soy lecithin is in the ingredients for all the whey protein I've looked at so far.

    I see that, it's an emulsifier. It's probably only in very small amounts.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #6
    john_cappa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭john_cappa


    Soy lec is not a protein, included as an emulsifier (spelling, not spell check on phone).

    Why avoiding soya? Are you allergic or do you buy into all the bad press and broscience about soya?


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  • #7
    drdeadlift
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,189 ✭✭✭drdeadlift


    briankeating wrote: »
    I see that, it's an emulsifier. It's probably only in very small amounts.

    Its almost always enough to turn people off a product,


  • #8
    Brian?
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    drdeadlift wrote: »
    Its almost always enough to turn people off a product,

    Why? I'm guessing an estrogen phobia.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #9
    Scanlas The 2nd
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭Scanlas The 2nd


    john_cappa wrote: »
    Soy lec is not a protein, included as an emulsifier (spelling, not spell check on phone).

    Why avoiding soya? Are you allergic or do you buy into all the bad press and broscience about soya?

    It increases estrogen and is generally best avoided as far as I'm aware.


  • #10
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,893 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Scanlas The 2nd wrote: »
    It increases estrogen and is generally best avoided as far as I'm aware.

    My guess was a winner it seems. I don't think the small amount of soy lecthin in why is going to promote a lot of estrogen.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • #11
    drdeadlift
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,189 ✭✭✭drdeadlift


    briankeating wrote: »
    Why? I'm guessing an estrogen phobia.

    No they just cant understand soy isnt all that bad.


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  • #12
    The Guvnor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭The Guvnor


    Soy Lecithin is what makes a non-instant whey instant. The dairy will add it to their product.

    Instantised BCAA for example have Soy Lecithin added as well.

    The amount of Soy Lecithin present may vary but you are looking at a minute amount.

    Is it a concern - not really - I'd prefer a non-clumpy whey with some soy lecithin to one without.

    The thread title made me think the OP was questioning labelling as in how many wheys out there are actually a mix of soy and whey or even all soy and heavy flavouring but that is another topic for another day!


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