BioTechUSA Vegan Protein 500 g: 19 g Plant-Based Protein per Serving
Vegan, but delicious! 19 g of protein per 25 g serving, completely plant-based: BioTechUSA Vegan Protein combines pea and rice protein with added L-glutamine and L-arginine and a superfood trio of quinoa flour plus goji and açaí berry powder. One serving provides 106 kcal, 3.3 g carbohydrates (sugars under 0.5 g) and 2.0 g fat. You drink the shake after training, or in the afternoon on rest days. The 500 g pack makes 20 servings.
Why Vegan Protein Is Worth It
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19 g protein per serving: 74 g protein per 100 g, purely plant-based
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Pea and rice protein: two protein sources; rice protein contains cysteine and methionine, pea protein is rich in lysine, and together they give a more complete essential amino acid profile
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Added amino acids: 1390 mg L-glutamine and 650 mg L-arginine per serving
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Superfood trio: quinoa flour (1.6%), goji berry powder (1.1%) and açaí berry powder (0.6%)
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Sugar-free, lactose-free and gluten-free: based on shakes prepared with water (sugar-free: under 0.5 g sugars per 100 ml), gluten-free in accordance with European Union regulations
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No preservatives or colourings: GMO-free and aspartame-free, sweetened with sucralose
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20 servings in five flavours: per 500 g pack with less plastic; Chocolate Cinnamon, Vanilla Cake, Forest Fruits, Banana and Hazelnut
Your Training Benefits
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Plant-based protein in every serving: 25 g of powder made from pea and rice protein delivers 19 g protein with 106 kcal, 3.3 g carbohydrates (sugars under 0.5 g) and 2.0 g fat, purely plant-based.
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Small average gain: In a meta-analysis of 49 studies (1,863 healthy adults), additional protein combined with resistance training produced a small average gain in fat-free mass (around 0.3 kg) and strength (around 2.5 kg in the one-repetition maximum).
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What studies show on plant protein: With sufficient total protein intake, a meta-analysis lasting at least 6 months (18 studies) found on average no differences compared with animal protein in strength and lean mass; the plant protein used there was predominantly soy.
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Five flavours, 20 servings: The 500 g pack makes 20 servings, available in Chocolate Cinnamon, Vanilla Cake, Forest Fruits, Banana or Hazelnut, with 1390 mg L-glutamine and 650 mg L-arginine per serving.
What the research says: The evidence on plant protein is thinner than for milk protein and is based predominantly on soy. In a meta-analysis of 30 studies, muscle mass with plant protein was on average slightly lower than with animal protein (small effect), while there was no difference in strength. With soy, no difference from milk protein was found; with other plant proteins such as rice, oat or potato, the disadvantage was larger, although this came from only five studies. No conclusions about the combination of pea and rice protein specifically can be drawn from this. As with any protein, the effects are small and apply in combination with resistance training and sufficient total intake.
What's Behind It
According to BioTechUSA, the two protein sources complement each other: pea protein is rich in lysine, while rice protein has a higher methionine and cysteine content. L-glutamine plays a role in the body's nitrogen balance, and L-arginine is involved in the formation of nitric oxide. Quinoa is a plant-based protein source that contains all essential amino acids, and açaí and goji berries provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. For vegans and vegetarians, the formula offers a complete protein source.
What Protein Does
- Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
How to Use Vegan Protein
Stir 1 serving (25 g = 3 level tablespoons) into 250 ml of water and drink it straight after training. On rest days, a shake in the afternoon is a good fit. A shaker is ideal for mixing. The stated recommended daily intake must not be exceeded.
Ingredients and Allergens
Banana: Pea protein isolate, rice protein, L-glutamine, flavour enhancer (glycine and its sodium salt), L-arginine, flavourings, emulsifier lecithins (soy), quinoa flour 1.6%, thickeners (carrageenan, cellulose gum), goji berry powder 1.1%, açaí berry powder 0.6%, table salt, acidity regulator (citric acid), sweetener (sucralose).
Hazelnut: Pea protein isolate, rice protein, L-glutamine, low-fat cocoa powder, flavour enhancer (glycine and its sodium salts), L-arginine, emulsifier lecithins (soy), quinoa flour 1.6%, thickeners (carrageenan, cellulose gum), flavourings, goji berry powder 1.1%, açaí berry powder 0.6%, table salt, sweetener (sucralose).
Chocolate Cinnamon: Pea protein isolate, rice protein, low-fat cocoa powder, L-glutamine, flavour enhancer (glycine and its sodium salts), L-arginine, emulsifier lecithins (soy), cinnamon, thickeners (carrageenan, cellulose gum), quinoa flour 1.6%, flavourings, goji berry powder 1.1%, açaí berry powder 0.6%, table salt, sweetener (sucralose).
Vanilla Cake: Pea protein isolate, rice protein, L-glutamine, flavourings (contains caffeine), flavour enhancer (glycine and its sodium salts), L-arginine, emulsifier lecithins (soy), quinoa flour 1.6%, thickeners (carrageenan, cellulose gum), goji berry powder 1.1%, açaí berry powder 0.6%, table salt, cinnamon, sweetener (sucralose).
Forest Fruits: Pea protein isolate, rice protein, L-glutamine, flavourings, flavour enhancer (glycine and its sodium salts), thickeners (carrageenan, cellulose gum), L-arginine, emulsifier lecithins (soy), quinoa flour 1.6%, goji berry powder 1.1%, acidity regulator (citric acid), açaí berry powder 0.6%, table salt, sweetener (sucralose).
Contains soy. The flavouring in the Vanilla Cake flavour contains caffeine. Check the label for the full ingredients list for each flavour.
Nutritional Information
Per 100 g: 1797 kJ / 425 kcal, Fat 7.8 g (of which saturates 2.0 g), Carbohydrates 13 g (of which sugars under 0.5 g), Fibre 3.2 g, Protein 74 g, Salt 2.2 g. Per serving (25 g): 449 kJ / 106 kcal, Fat 2.0 g (of which saturates 0.5 g), Carbohydrates 3.3 g (of which sugars under 0.5 g), Fibre 0.8 g, Protein 19 g, Salt 0.55 g.
About BioTechUSA
The distributor is BioTechUSA Kft., Budapest, Hungary. Made in the EU.
Frequently Asked Questions about BioTechUSA Vegan Protein 500 g
What is BioTechUSA Vegan Protein 500 g?
Vegan, but delicious! 19 g of protein per 25 g serving, completely plant-based: BioTechUSA Vegan Protein combines pea and rice protein with added L-glutamine and L-arginine and a superfood trio of quinoa flour plus goji and açaí berry powder.
How do I take BioTechUSA Vegan Protein 500 g?
Stir 1 serving (25 g = 3 level tablespoons) into 250 ml of water and drink it straight after training. On rest days, a shake in the afternoon is a good fit.
How long does a pack of BioTechUSA Vegan Protein 500 g last?
The 500 g pack makes 20 servings.
Is BioTechUSA Vegan Protein 500 g vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free?
According to the manufacturer, BioTechUSA Vegan Protein 500 g is vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and sugar-free. You can find the full ingredients list above and on the label.
Note: Consumption of this product does not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.
