Please note: This is a work on progress. I am at a reduced 1-handed typing capacity. I will be mixing 1 serving of each with 500mL of water, taking initial photo, and two subsequent 20s shake +5 min settling time. I will be assessing taste, mixability and anything else of note. In the future I will try to review other products (IntraAid, PP's BCAA's, LG's EAA/BCAA) for you.
This initial post will be heavily updated as I continue with this log, but with that said here are the initial contestants. I have already extensively used Xtend, PW & ICE, NP Bulk so expect written writeups soon. That blender bottle has been so loved the logo is almost 100% gone; 2 new NP ones inc to replace it.
Purple Wrath (Lemonade)
Purple Wraath (1084 grams) By: Controlled Labs
Notes: This is an EAA product with BA, CitMal + Others. Be aware the BA causes paresthesia.
$0.59/serving
Taste: 8.5/10
It tastes slightly artificial and not much like your typical lemonade, however it is still enjoyable. The flavour is stronger than many others, and 1 serving can easily flavour 600-700mL, which is a bonus for me.
Mixability8.5/10
It gets mixed after a few good shakes; not as good as Xtend but still quite reasonable. The 10 minutes can be shortened, but I wanted to give it time to settle, in the final shot , there are still the odd tiny clump.
Initial --> 20s Shake + 10 min wait --> 20s Shake + 10 min Rest
Xtend (Apple)
Xtend (90 servings) By: Scivation
Notes:A long time NP best-seller, and in my opinion the standard to which BCAA's are measured. Contains CitMal & Glu + the BCAA's.
$0.48/serving
Taste:9.5/10
Almost perfect, I really like all the Xtend flavours. A very refreshing green apple taste. Watermelon is the most popular on NP, Lemonade is decent, and Orange is my favourite but mixes poorly (See upcoming mixage photos)
Mixability 10/10
In 3 minutes, absolutely nothing remains unmixed.
Initial --> +3 minutes
ICE (Lemon)
ICE (2 lb) By: Xtreme Formulations
Notes: This uses Ajinomoto BCAA's. Not instantized, but the texture is very different; it is lighter and fluffier than other BCAA's, very similar to white flour in texture.
$0.53/serving
Taste8/10
1 serving is too weak to flavour 500 mL of water, I need to add about 3.5, so it loses marks. The taste is decent once you add more ICE to it, and the fruit punch is also not bad. Jjohn claims the grape is the best, which I will be buying later on.
Mixability:10/10
Note how some of the BCAA's float while some sink, unlike the other BCAA/EAA's thus far. Nothing at all on the surface, not even bubbles . Equivalent to the Xtend.
Initial --> + 3 Minutes
This initial post will be heavily updated as I continue with this log, but with that said here are the initial contestants. I have already extensively used Xtend, PW & ICE, NP Bulk so expect written writeups soon. That blender bottle has been so loved the logo is almost 100% gone; 2 new NP ones inc to replace it.
Purple Wrath (Lemonade)
Purple Wraath (1084 grams) By: Controlled Labs
Notes: This is an EAA product with BA, CitMal + Others. Be aware the BA causes paresthesia.
$0.59/serving
Taste: 8.5/10
It tastes slightly artificial and not much like your typical lemonade, however it is still enjoyable. The flavour is stronger than many others, and 1 serving can easily flavour 600-700mL, which is a bonus for me.
Mixability8.5/10
It gets mixed after a few good shakes; not as good as Xtend but still quite reasonable. The 10 minutes can be shortened, but I wanted to give it time to settle, in the final shot , there are still the odd tiny clump.
Initial --> 20s Shake + 10 min wait --> 20s Shake + 10 min Rest
Xtend (Apple)
Xtend (90 servings) By: Scivation
Notes:A long time NP best-seller, and in my opinion the standard to which BCAA's are measured. Contains CitMal & Glu + the BCAA's.
$0.48/serving
Taste:9.5/10
Almost perfect, I really like all the Xtend flavours. A very refreshing green apple taste. Watermelon is the most popular on NP, Lemonade is decent, and Orange is my favourite but mixes poorly (See upcoming mixage photos)
Mixability 10/10
In 3 minutes, absolutely nothing remains unmixed.
Initial --> +3 minutes
ICE (Lemon)
ICE (2 lb) By: Xtreme Formulations
Notes: This uses Ajinomoto BCAA's. Not instantized, but the texture is very different; it is lighter and fluffier than other BCAA's, very similar to white flour in texture.
$0.53/serving
Taste8/10
1 serving is too weak to flavour 500 mL of water, I need to add about 3.5, so it loses marks. The taste is decent once you add more ICE to it, and the fruit punch is also not bad. Jjohn claims the grape is the best, which I will be buying later on.
Mixability:10/10
Note how some of the BCAA's float while some sink, unlike the other BCAA/EAA's thus far. Nothing at all on the surface, not even bubbles . Equivalent to the Xtend.
Initial --> + 3 Minutes