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    Default Robert, a question about this protein 'shake'

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    Chocolate High Protein Shake 42g | fairlife Core Power ELITE Milk Shakes

    I have looked at the ingredient list and there's no extra protein listed, but it has 42 grams. These were BOGO at the grocery store, so I loaded up on the 42g ones.

    How can 8oz of milk have so high a protein profile? They have vanilla flavor also, and like the chocolate, no extra protein is listed on the ingredient list.

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    It is filtrated. Manufacturing proces is similar to one that gets you 30% fat cream. They did the same but with protein.

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    Your question was asked in the FAQ on the website. They "concentrate both protein and calcium" by some unique milk filtration process. Their answer, not mine:

    It comes directly from fresh milk! We ultra-filter real milk to concentrate the naturally occurring protein and calcium. So we never need to add protein or calcium powders – it’s already in the milk!

    We do not add additional proteins of any kind. The proteins found in fairlife ultra-filtered milk reflect the natural whey and casein proteins found in milk: 80% casein and 20% whey. These are concentrated through the ultra-filtration process.


    I have no idea what that means.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mpalios View Post
    Chocolate High Protein Shake 42g | fairlife Core Power ELITE Milk Shakes

    I have looked at the ingredient list and there's no extra protein listed, but it has 42 grams. These were BOGO at the grocery store, so I loaded up on the 42g ones.

    How can 8oz of milk have so high a protein profile? They have vanilla flavor also, and like the chocolate, no extra protein is listed on the ingredient list.
    It looks like my response didn't show up. I believe that filtration and additional whey would be the reason.

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    Thank you, everyone. Obviously, I didn't read the FAQ close enough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Santana View Post
    It looks like my response didn't show up. I believe that filtration and additional whey would be the reason.
    yes, my interpretation is that basically they take out some water, leaving a more concentrated milk. I've had their shakes on occasion, and found them tasty. Some of the packaged shakes have a metallic or medicinal taste for me, maybe due to preservatives or packaging, but the Fairlife ones have been OK.

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    That makes sense. It's pretty good stuff, I grab it on the road all of the time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Santana View Post
    That makes sense. It's pretty good stuff, I grab it on the road all of the time.
    Dude, I followed your lat pulldown protocol for about a month and a half. Got up to my body weight, which is a nice 235 and I can do four chin ups now. Sweet stuff. Sorry for the thread hijacking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jovan Dragisic View Post
    Dude, I followed your lat pulldown protocol for about a month and a half. Got up to my body weight, which is a nice 235 and I can do four chin ups now. Sweet stuff. Sorry for the thread hijacking.
    Glad it worked. I wish others would believe how simple it is. It really is quite simple.

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