expired Posted by The Beast • Apr 16, 2025
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Item 1 of 3
expired Posted by The Beast • Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025 3:38 AM
Select Costco Stores: 4.25-lbs Ascent 100% Whey Native Protein Blend (Chocolate)
(In-Warehouse only)$40
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"Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) measures protein quality based on human essential amino acid requirements and our ability to digest it. The test protein is compared to a standard amino acid profile and is given a score from 0–1, with a score of 1.0 indicating maximum amino acid digestibility. Common protein supplements (whey, casein, and soy) all receive 1.0 scores. Meat and soybeans (0.9), vegetables and other legumes (0.7), and whole wheat and peanuts (0.25–0.55) all provide diminished protein digestibility. PDCAAS is currently considered the most reliable score of protein quality for human nutrition."
Would rather have this, no natural flavors, grass fed, and all concentrate (more bioactive immunoglobulins than isolate)
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It's unfortunate that it's popularity has directly contributed to it's doubling in price. 5lbs used to be $60. it's taste has remained the same though, very cardboard like lol
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I agree the grass fed part is gimmicky because there isn't a defined requirement for the term. All cows are grass fed to some degree. If it were to say grass fed X percentage and grass finished Y percentage than it would mean something. For concentrate even more as it has more fat and grass fed/finished affects that macronutrient the most. You can tell by the yellowing of the whey as that indicates the vitamin content in the fat portion of the whey, just as milk from Guernsey or Jersey cows is more yellow than Holstein.
I used to get Romano Cheese company whey 80% concentrate organic whey (when themilkywhey sold good priced 20 kg bags) and the quality was WAY higher than normal whey. It was immediately noticeable even just visually and by smell.
Would rather have this, no natural flavors, grass fed, and all concentrate (more bioactive immunoglobulins than isolate)
"Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) measures protein quality based on human essential amino acid requirements and our ability to digest it. The test protein is compared to a standard amino acid profile and is given a score from 0–1, with a score of 1.0 indicating maximum amino acid digestibility. Common protein supplements (whey, casein, and soy) all receive 1.0 scores. Meat and soybeans (0.9), vegetables and other legumes (0.7), and whole wheat and peanuts (0.25–0.55) all provide diminished protein digestibility. PDCAAS is currently considered the most reliable score of protein quality for human nutrition."
1. PDCAAS and Pea Protein
• Pea protein does not have a PDCAAS of 1.0, but it's relatively high—typically around 0.82 to 0.93, depending on processing.
• Whey, casein, and soy protein isolate do score a 1.0, meaning they provide all essential amino acids in the right proportions and are highly digestible.
• Pea protein is slightly deficient in methionine, but it's still a high-quality plant protein, especially when isolated and purified.
2. Digestibility and Amino Acid Profile
• Pea protein has excellent digestibility (true ileal digestibility >90%) and a good amino acid profile aside from the methionine limitation.
• Most people, especially those eating a varied diet (with animal or other complementary proteins), won't suffer any deficiency from using pea protein.
3. Who Should Use Pea Protein?
• It's ideal for vegans, those with dairy allergies, or people seeking a plant-based or low-allergen alternative.
• Non-vegans can still use it effectively, especially when it's blended with other proteins (e.g., rice protein) or combined with a balanced diet.
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