PVL Natural Series Plant Pro - Chocolate (840 g)

PVL Natural Series Plant Pro - Chocolate is a plant-based protein shake mix from PVL Pure Vita Labs in an 840 g (1.9 lb) tub. One 33 g scoop has 120 Calories, 25 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of sugars. The protein comes from four plant sources, several of them fermented or sprouted, and the shake is sweetened with stevia.

Four plant proteins

The protein blend is fermented pea protein isolate, organic sprouted pumpkin seed protein, organic fermented sprouted brown rice protein and organic sprouted quinoa. Pea is high in lysine; rice and seed proteins add methionine, which pea is lower in. Putting them together gives a fuller amino acid profile than any one plant source alone. The front of the tub lists 14.2 g of EAAs, BCAAs and glutamines per serving.

Enzymes and fruit

A plant enzyme blend of protease I, protease II, cellulase and phytase is part of the formula. Tart cherry, pineapple and papaya appear on the ingredient list after the sea salt. Chocolate flavour comes from organic cocoa and natural chocolate flavours, and the sweetener is debittered purified stevia leaf extract. Each scoop also gives 5 mg of iron, 28% of the Daily Value.

What it leaves out

The label states the formula has no animal products, yeast, gluten, sulfites, artificial preservatives or synthetic colours, flavours or sweeteners. It is made in a facility that also handles milk, soy and wheat, which matters if you have a serious allergy to any of those.

Using it

Follow the scoop size and mixing directions printed on the tub. Shake one scoop with cold water, oat milk or almond milk. Chocolate plant protein also blends well with frozen banana, peanut butter and ice, or stirred into overnight oats. Plant proteins thicken as they sit, so drink the shake soon after mixing or add a splash more liquid.

Who it suits

Vegans, people who avoid dairy, and anyone who wants a protein shake with no sugars on the label. People who drink whey can compare it with PVL Natural Series Sport Whey, which lists 24 g of protein per serving. Plant Pro also comes in Vanilla, sold on its own page.

PVL Plant Pro Chocolate FAQ

How much protein is in a scoop?

25 g of protein per 33 g scoop.

Is it vegan?

Yes. The label states the formula has no animal products.

What sweetens it?

Debittered purified stevia leaf extract. There are 0 g of sugars per scoop.

Is it gluten-free?

The label states it is formulated without gluten. It is made in a facility that also handles wheat.

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