Formosa Fitness

At Formosa Fitness, we carry a range of protein powders to fit your needs. But each one is lightly different. Let's see how they differ. Which one is right for you?

Biochem Whey Isolate -- Vanilla and Chocolate

Biochem whey is 100% whey isolate, NOT the cheaper and poorer quality concentrate that is so commonly found. Isolate is a purer form of protein with as few carbs as possible, making it ideal for calorie conscious exercisers. Biochem is also different because it’s the only flavored protein I’ve found that uses NO artificial ingredients or sweeteners.  The list of ingredients is short and simple. You don't need a PhD. in chemistry to read the label.

The vanilla is light in flavor and is preferred for baking (think protein bars, mmmm...) or with mixing with other things. Chocolate has a stronger flavor than vanilla. The whey isolate is a little thinner if you're looking for a meal replacement and it passes through your system very quickly. This makes it ideal after a workout but before a meal because it won't make you feel full. If you're wanting to feel full and have the protein stick around longer (like before bedtime) then be sure to have the whey isolate with milk. The milk protein digests slower than whey and the combination will make you feel fuller.

Biochem Vegan Vanilla Protein

This is one of the best protein powders I’ve ever tried. I use it and I’m not even vegan! This powder has 20grams of protein from pea, hemp, and cranberry sources. Plus this powder has fiber that makes you feel fuller than our whey powder — perfect for staisfying that gnawing hunger you get when trying to lose weight. Sightly higher in carbs than our whey isolate, this protein is a great choice to kill a sweet tooth. Many people also notice that it is thicker than our whey isolate, so this protein is ideal for those wanting a thicker shake. This protein is a concentrate -- not an isolate -- so there are some carbs in this one.

Biochem Vanilla Hemp and Whey

This one sells out the fastest! This is the highest fiber protein we carry -- coming in at 4gm of fiber per serving! The protein is very filling because of that. It has eight times the fiber of our vegan protein. It's also the sweetest protein we carry, especially when you mix it with the local milk, which might be sweeter than milk found in the West. But for those looking for a dessert protein, this would be the top choice. Despite the hemp source in this blend, it is still primarily an isolate -- clocking in at 20gm of protein per serving with very few carbs. This one combines the best of the vegan and whey proteins together and is a personal favorite.

Biochem Berries and Whey

This is IMO the best tasting protein we carry and the best choice for those who like their protein with water. Blended with water it tastes almost exactly like fruit juice. The flavor is a blend of goji, acai, blueberry, raspberry, and strawberries. As with all Biochem products, all of these are all natural -- no artificial flavors are used. Goji and acai are highly touted for their health properties but are really expensive. This protein is a good way to get their benefits with a lot of protein.

Again, if you think protein powders taste like chalk, this one will shock you.

Biochem Natural Whey Isolate

This one is for the hardcore amongst us that don't want anything to stand between them and their protein. Natural flavor is a nice way of saying "no flavor" in that nothing is added to this one. It's just the protein. This makes it ideal for baking or cooking, where you wouldn't want the flavor to get in the way.

A couple of quick notes about all our proteins. Biochem is unique amongst whey protein producers in that they use NO artificial flavors or ingredients! Look at the back of that cheap protein you're considering getting and you'll be shocked. A long list of chemicals and artifical flavors and sweeteners is the norm in the industry. Biochem DOES NOT add that kind of stuff and we carry Biochem exclusively because we know customers care about that.

Also, Biochem whey proteins are totally free of growth hormones and all the other hormones so common in the industry. Biochem doesn't just use the cheapest whey they can get their hands on. This is high quality stuff. Because of the quality, Biochem proetien powders aren't the cheapest you can get but suprisingly, they aren't the most expensive either. Remember, you get what you pay for and this is your health we're talking about here.

Finally, all proteins are 20gm of protein per serving but each serving size is somewhat smaller than others in the industry. The Biochem scoop is a scoop, not a shovel. If you want more protein, simply use more scoops. Other brands claim 40-50gm of protein per serving but the scoop is the size of a shovel -- making their claims a bit misleading. Don't be fooled!

All proteins are NT1500 for two canisters -- a one month supply if taken roughly once a day. Please feel free to try two different proteins!