Where does your Protein originate?
- Thread starter Vitruvian
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whitedevil74
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I actually believe most protein powders are produced in the US, I know that the primary reason that Whey prices have gone up is that US producers are having trouble meeting demand from China for whey. the US is the largest Dairy producer in the world and whey and all the other forms are actually by-products in dairy production.
Vitruvian
O.G. Appnut
Anybody else have info?
I was honestly hoping some protein selling companies would jump in here with some quality info. A friend of mine did some research a while back and claimed almost ALL the protein he researched could ultimately be traced overseas.
Not gonna call anyone out, but anybody who has stake in this have an answer for us?
I was honestly hoping some protein selling companies would jump in here with some quality info. A friend of mine did some research a while back and claimed almost ALL the protein he researched could ultimately be traced overseas.
Not gonna call anyone out, but anybody who has stake in this have an answer for us?
djbombsquad
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The raw dairy from my protein comes from New Zeland. I herd they have better dairy and so they choose New Zeland.
whitedevil74
Active member
This is mostly correct with the exception being protein powders. China has a pathetic dairy industry and imports almost all of its dairy needs. Dairy is quite agriculturally intensive and china's system is just not equipted to handle larege dairy plants. they can still barely produce enough food for their population, much less to feed cows.
ManInTheBox
Member
This is right, a LOT of raw dairy products, whey and casein come from dairy factories in New Zealand. This can also be linked to the rise in whey prices. Not only is there a threat of shortages, but the cost of making it is becoming more expensive. The only protein that I know is made in the U.S. for a FACT is Ergopharm, I work for a place Nutrition At Work in Champaign, Illinois, and we are very close with Patrick Arnold. All Ergopharm products are made right in Champaign, Illinois. The raw materials probably are shipped from other locations though, such as the wheys, from other countries.
Rodja
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That would explain why their powders are a little more expensive.
Chemist2234
Member
I work for a company who produces protien hydrosylates from whey protien concentrate and why protien isolate all originating for the USA. PM me Labane if you want some more info
Vitruvian
O.G. Appnut
PM will be on its whey. Get it? lol
This is a potential marketing ATM machine if you ask me..... I want protein with less risk of contamination like we're seeing in products coming from overseas.
Scary fact: 1.3% of imported foods get inspected. Much of this is turned away.
This is a potential marketing ATM machine if you ask me..... I want protein with less risk of contamination like we're seeing in products coming from overseas.
Scary fact: 1.3% of imported foods get inspected. Much of this is turned away.
ManInTheBox
Member
that, and the spray dried plasma. at first i thought that the added plasma was just a marketing gimmick to sound good. after searching a little, it has been found that bovine spray dried plasma, immunolin is effective in increasing natural GH. Not to mention that their proteins are low in sodium, and zero carbs and fat. Cherry blast is my favorite flavor so far. i like good 'ol ON whey still though, in addition :thumbsup: