I’ll admit, I bought a bag because Arnie backs this stuff.<br /><br />Flavor is good and it mixes well. However, for $70, I’m surprised to see carrageenan as an ingredient.... it’s been linked in numerous studies to leaky gut and that is NOT good...<br /><br />Yes, they added probiotics to combat that. But still, the health nut in me says why use carrageenan at all?!<br /><br />For $70, it’s a serious purchase of protein powder... not sure I’ll keep buying with the carrageenan being in it... 4/5...

The best tasting plant-based protein powder I've found. Bought this specifically because of the amino acids and how clean their ingredients are. Compared to other brands, I've found this has the best combination of taste + nutritional value. My goal is muscle building and I blend my protein into a veggie packed smoothie- this protein literally made it taste like a milkshake (without the sugar). 100% recommend and would buy again.

Revised Review Addition Below-<br /><br />Original Review-<br />I should preface that I would’ve given a 5 Star review due to the ingredients, but had to review the entirety of the product.<br /><br />The ingredients in this proteins powder are super quality & no issues there. My only issue is with the taste. I’ve been drinking protein powders since the 80’s when they were really chalky & this might be the worst tasting protein that I’ve ever tried.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I have a newly acquired gluten & dairy sensitivity, so I have to change & I thought this would be the one. It’s mostly because of the co-owners of the company, Arnold & LeBron, I thought that the ingredients would be followed with an amazing taste.<br /><br />Nonetheless, they don’t skimp at all with the ingredients, so if you can handle the taste then the other benefits should follow.<br /><br />New Review-<br />After looking again at the ingredients I noticed that Ladder uses a controversial thickening agent in their protein powder called carrageenan. Personally, I’m going to throw mine away right now. I’ve found when I have taken carrageenan that it causes inflammation & bowel issues, both of which I’m currently experiencing!😐<br /><br />Outside of this one ingredient, the rest of the ingredients are definitely quality.<br /><br />Here’s a little bit of what symptoms this stuff has been found to cause: -Hope this helps some!<br /><br />Dangers and side effects of carrageenan<br /><br />Products with carrageenan may be labeled as “natural,” but limited studies show that carrageenan may promote or cause:<br /><br />inflammation<br />bloating<br />irritable bowel syndrome<br />glucose intolerance<br />colon cancer<br />food allergies<br />Increased inflammation can lead to a greater likelihood of other diseases, such as:<br /><br />inflammatory bowel disease<br />arthritis<br />tendonitis<br />chronic cholecystitis, or gallbladder inflammation

The plant based protein market is can be hard to navigate. A lot of proteins will either have really good taste, really good blend power, or really good ingredients. But none do all 3 that well. I was referred to this product by a family friend, and I’m actually pleasantly surprised. It not only blends in easy with all the other stuff I put into my smoothies, but it tastes great too. No complaints here. Will be investing in these for the long term!

This is the cleanest protein powder I’ve come across! I feel great knowing I’m putting high quality protein in my body that hasn’t been overly processed. It also tastes great and I love mixing it in with my smoothies or even by itself in a shaker cup!

I really like Ladder products, I usually get their supplements from their site through their subscription service but got the 30 serving bag to double up on protein this month. The bag of protein was shipped in a slightly smaller bag. Upon opening the bag there was a noticeable amount of chocolate protein that had gotten out of the bag. I checked the protein bag and there were two small puncture holes where protein was slowly leaking. Feel like this may have been avoided if shipped better. Just going to place the bag in a big ziploc and call it a day