Customer Reviews
Best Casein Protein Around, Totally Avoid Banana 
2008-07-24
Casein is meant to be a slow-release protein that you drink before bed in order to stop your body from braking down muscle mass. Also, it's incredibly filling, so you won't go to bed feeling hungry. I've tried other Casein proteins and none of them taste as good as Ultimate Nutrition's.
I works just fine mixing it with water as long as you use a blender, but with a shaker it comes out rather lumpy.
One thing, Totally AVOID the Banana flavor. It tastes awful when mixed in water, and it has a terrible after-taste. I can usually drink any flavor of protein drink, but this one is a real challenge. Vanilla is surprisingly good mixed simply in a blender with water.
I'm Pretty Picky 
2008-06-12
What people need to realize here is that this is casein which I think MUST be mixed with a blender unless you enjoy clumps. This is by far the most pleasant casein product I've used to date. Someone said this has an awful after taste, how untrue! I can't tell you how many times I've just thrown the stuff away. Not this product! I add this to skim milk then use a small hand blender to mix. I then add crushed ice and mix again. This easily replaces my desire for a late night treat and I no longer wake up starving.
how to use this product... 2008-06-08
... complaints about problems mixing this product are because they are being posted by newbs. Heres how you do it...you do not have to use warm water as some newbs say to blend a smooth shake, in fact use the coldest water you want, even add ice to a shaker cup, the ice may even help the mixing process, then MOST IMPORTANT add the powder on top of the water and shake. Perfect everytime. Only newbs put the powder in a shaker then add water and complain about chunks. Chocolate and Vanilla are tasty with just water, the banana is garbage unless you mix with milk.
Delicious slow release protein 2008-05-22
I've been ordering the ON brand 100% Casein Protein in the 4 lb. tubs from Amazon (All Star Health) for about a year now and I have nothing but positive things to say. The shakes are perfect to take right before bed due to their sustained protein release (that's what Casein is all about) and the chocolate flavor tastes great. (I haven't tried the other flavors yet-but I just ordered the banana cream.) As for comments from previous reviewers about difficulty mixing this protein-I can honestly say I haven't had a problem. Whether using water or milk, this protein mixes up just fine in a simple shaker cup. Of course I usually have to spoon the last bit of protein out of the cup when I'm finished as it tends to be slightly on the thick side. If you need a slow release protein and enjoy the taste of chocolate pudding-buying this protein should be a no-brainer. I'm also impressed with how fast I receive my shipments. On average, shipments consistently arrive a week or less after placing an order. Great product, great delivery-I highly recommend.
Great product! 2008-04-26
I really like this protein shake. It tastes GREAT (I can mix it right with water) and it's the great boost that I need right before bed, to keep my metabolism burning all night! (Since Casein is digested slowly;wheras whey is digested quickly and best for pre- or post-workouts). A+ from me!!
Great product, FAST SHIPPING! 2008-04-12
Highly recommend! Will definitely be buying from this seller again... probably the same product once my present supply runs out ;)
Lumpy, not too tasty, doesn't result in major gains 
2008-03-30
I bought this protein thinking that I should take it every once in a while to make sure I keep a steady supply of protein in my system, in that regard, I suppose it does the job, although the gains that come from taking casein are pretty minimal in my opinion. My biggest gripe with this product is that it doesn't mix well at all, it is very lumpy, and when you take in one of those lumps, you bite into it and dry powder gets dispersed all over your mouth, it's rather unpleasant. Additionally, when you do manage to get it mixed well, the flavor isn't really too great. I've only tried the chocolate flavor, perhaps vanilla is better. I likely would not buy this product again.
lumps 2008-03-27
tastes bad,mixes even worse. no matter what,there will be lumps. even if you use a blender ther will still be some irritating lumps.I tried to heat up the water a bit and it mixes better, but smells bad and i read somehwere that it messes up the proteins.
Again, this does not remotely taste like banana, more like some chemical taste.
Yummo, Yummo 2008-01-31
The vanilla flavored casein is excellent. It tastes just like a vanilla milkshake! I never noticed any aftertaste. I would definately recommend the vanilla to anyone, especially low carber's.
perfect protein 2008-01-28
I love this product. Optimum Nutrition does a great job with most of their produts and this is no different. The taste isn't as good as regular whey proteins but there really isn't anything that can be done about that. Casein is a slow digesting protein that usually lasts about 7 hours which makes it a perfect for night time. Highly recommended
