Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydrowhey Protein Powder, 100% Hydrolyzed Whey Isolate Powder, Flavor: Velocity Vanilla, 3.5 Pounds (Packaging May Vary)

I ordered the double rich chocolate (DBC), thanks to reviews indicating it did not use sucralose (and it does not as of 06/12/18). Ive never used ON before, I do not know if it used to taste better. As of 06/12/18 the DBC flavor tastes roughly like burnt brownie flavored cardboard. Thing is, I understand without a SUPER sweetener, it can be difficult to achieve flavor, but be forewarned, it is AWFUL tasting. Consistency remains almost the same as whatever liquid you have mixed it into (adds no extra thickness). I tried both water and milk. On the positive front, it is jam packed with goodies with every scoop. It mixes extremely well (I use milk mainly) and when mixed with other powders, it continued to mix well (I add extra probiotics and stuff for my joints). I let it sit for a few hours on the counter, everything settled and needed a slight jostle, but (aside from being warm) mixed right back up and tasted exactly the same with the same consistency, which is great as I have had powders that turn to sludge if you let it sit for too long.

Doesnt seem to be any more potent or effective for me than my previous muscle milk. Ive gone through about half a tub at this point and I feel its giving me similar if not the same results as my muscle milk light. I will say the flavor on this stuff is absolutely amazing. Im on the Turbo Chocolate and the flavor is unmatched by anything ive ever had, and ive tried a lot (worst flavor being eas stuff), middle being muscle milk and the top being ON. The consistency is dependent on how much water you use; it mixes the best of any powder ive ever tried also, you can dump a crapload of powder on the bottom of your cup and pour water in and it will still mix without issue. Also find that it works best with water surprisingly, although using it with milk is good too if you want the extra calories or few grams of extra protein. Overall id give this stuff a 10, but overall price to taste to other options it comes out at a 9 because it is priced high and I feel I could get just as good results with any other powder...just not the taste.

The flavor is good

Just a quick flavor review. Im coming over from Muscle Milk. I usually drink Natural Vanilla or Cookies & Cream with Muscle Milk. I just tried the Velocity Vanilla from Optimum Nutrition Hydrowhey and its not very good at all. I actually enjoy the Muslce Milk flavor but this is pretty bad tasting. On the plus side, Its only 1 scoop so ill live with it. I may try chocolate next time. Muscle Milk: 2 scoops, 280 Cal, 32g Protien Optimum Nutrition Hydrowhey: 1 scoop, 140 calories, 30g Protien

Good taste and mixes very well with water, milk, or coffee (water first), but high price. Why not available via monthly subscription?

I have bought several tubs of their chocolate and vanilla protein powder in the last few years and its getting harder and harder to get this down. The sweetener is so overwhelming, its almost nauseating. I have to split it into several servings over the day and mix with other foods or drinks. Drinking 1-2 scoops of this in one shake is unbearable. At this point, and mostly due to this product, Im using bare-bone, sweetener free products. Unfortunately, there arent a lot of options with those specifications. Additionally, I had an Amazon subscription for this product for a while and the price has slowly gone from ~$50-60 to $100. Im aware of the resource limitation due to Covid, but that doesnt excuse (almost) doubling the price over a couple of years.

THERE ARE HEALTHIER SWEETENERS THAN BAD SUCRALOSE. ALSO SCOOP INFO IS OFF AND SCOOP IS AWKWARD WITH HANDLE IN MIDDLE OF SCOOP WHERE POWDER ALWAYS COLLECTS. I MEASURED ON AN ACCURATE CALIBRATED SCALE AND GOT 47g FULL LEVEL SCOOP, EMPTY SCOOP WEIGHS 10g SO TOTAL PROTEIN POWDER IS 37g NOT 39g AS PER LABEL CLAIMS; OFF BY 2g. THATS KINDA SIGNIFICANT. **EXTRA FACTS: I ORDERED THIS IN EARLY AUG/20 AND WAS SENT A TUB OF 3.31LB THAT HAD MFD DATE OF 01/19!!! O.N. WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO SEND ME A NEW TUB OF THE 3.5LB CURRENT VERSION.

This is my first protein powder experience, after doing research I read that a lot of people with lactose issues have problems with certain whey proteins, and that hydrolyzed whey is better for that- I can attest that this stuff gives me no stomach issues whatsoever. I have nothing to compare it to, but it definitely works as advertised in that area. I have the chocolate flavor, and it actually tastes great. I was expecting a protein bar-style fake chocolate flavor that was hard to choke down, but it tastes pretty close to a milkshake once its been blended up in water. Very impressed. My usual routine is downing 12 oz immediately after a workout, and it feels really good. Maybe thats a bit of a placebo effect, but its very quenching for lack of a better word. 30g of protein for only 140 calories, its hard to beat. Recommend.

This has been my go to product for extra protein on the days when I do strength and HIIT. Hydrolyzed for faster absorption. Its doesnt result in gas or bloating

I purchased this a few months ago after doing a ton of research on many different protein powders. Ive tried a few different brands, both in powders and premixed shakes. I had gastric sleeve surgery almost a year ago so protein is a very important aspect of my diet. My biggest problem is flavor! I cant stand a lot of the products Ive tried, its either gritty or tastes awful, or usually, its both. That being said, this powder is acceptable to me. Its not absolutely gag worthy but its definitely not delicious either. It almost has an oat taste to it, which is odd but not really gross or tasty either. The protein in it is good quality and I can tell because it doesnt cause gas or bloating. My favorite is still Premier Protein shakes in chocolate but this one is good for after my workouts or if Im really low on protein for the day. I mix it with fairlife milk, in a cup with a whisk and it blends fairly well. Please dont buy into the myth that your body can only absorb so much protein at once either because it simply isnt true. Ill still continue to look for a shake that tastes good without a ton of carbs but at this point at least Ive found something tolerable. That in and of itself has been a challenge! I would definitely recommend this product tho, especially if youre like me and have extremely picky taste buds.