Whey Protein Crisps

[BawdyWench]

I'm not sure where to post this, so here goes.

Anyone ever used this product? It's made by a company called BPT:

Whey Protein Crisps are a protein food amplifier. They provide you with a high quality source of whey protein that is ready to eat. Whey Crisps are the same exact product as a whey protein powder but in solid crisp form, so it is a lot easier and more convenient to consume than powder and it is perfect when you want to make high protein foods such as bars, cereal, cookies, pudding, and anything else you can think of.


I read the reviews for the product on the site (I don't think I'm supposed to mention it, so I won't), and one person says it provides the "crunch" she misses on low-carb.

I'd love to make my own protein bars. Most of the ones I see in the stores are soy-based, and I avoid soy at all cost.

It's pricey, though. $34.99 for a 3-pound container.

Anyone heard of or used this product?

[Spruce Goose]

Haven't heard of it before but definitely interested in whatever you find out. I like the idea of the crunch and easier ingestion of the protein powder. Sometimes making a shake is just took much, almost be better if they stuck the powder in pill form :P

[BawdyWench]

I Googled for recipes, but they were all bodybuilding types who also added lots of carbs. A lot of these guys (they were all guys) just grab a handful and eat it plain. Don't think I'd like that. But, if you could mix the crispy things with maybe some coconut oil and maybe chocolate and/or peanut butter, it would be a great snack.

Here's another quote from the website (red highlight is mine):

Whey protein powder has many disadvantages when it comes to cooking or baking. It becomes rock hard in very little time, it smells upon baking, and it forms into a sponge like substance in baking goods. Whey Protein Crisps, on the other hand, have none of these problems. You can cook, bake, and pretty much do anything you want with whey crisps. Consumers in the past who tried to make protein bars using whey powder and were unsuccessful can now make protein bars using whey crisps and the result is a fantastic tasting, long lasting, protein bar made from whey.

Just the other day I tried making protein bars with whey isolate. In the past I always used a whey/soy mix. I melted the coconut oil and then dumped in the whey powder. It turned immediately into a sticky, gummy glob. I tried heating it a little, but nothing I did would make it mix together. It sat there like a globby island in the middle of a lake of liquid coconut oil. Ewwwww.

I've posted this question on a couple different boards, so if I get an answer, I'll post it everywhere.

[Sharvo]

The Atkins Daybreak bars have an ingredient called soy crisps which include soy protein isolate and oat fibre. Might want to know what other ingredients are in the whey crisps.

[BawdyWench]

The name is misleading. These are not bars or anything like chips. They're tiny pellets that can be used to make other things. It's just the whey protein.

I don't know if I can post the link, but I'll do so and see if I get into trouble.

Moderators, if I've broken a rule, please remove this link: http://www.netrition.com/bpt_whey_protein_crisps.html

[Mitra]

Bawdy, we don't usually mind links that members post for information, that might be useful to others. We're a bit more flexible about it than some of the bigger sites, who probably don't have the time to judge things post by post and need more absolute rules - so you're not in trouble :).

[BawdyWench]

Phew! Thanks, Mitra! :D

[Sharvo]

Hi Bawdy,
I understand that the crisps are ingredients, but I'm just saying they are probably made of more that just the whey, unless you mentioned 100% whey and I missed it.

I only mention it because most spoilers I've encountered have been hidden in ingredient lists.

Looking forward to hearing more,

Sharvo

[Sharvo]

ah, answered my own question ... this was on another site for the same product:

Ingredients: Natural microfiltration/ultrafiltration whey protein (beta-lactoglobulin and alpha-lactalbumin) isolate and concentrate (protein subfractions and peptides, glycomacropeptides, lactoferrin, and insulin-like growth factors), corn starch.

Contains: Dairy ingredients.

Note: Ingredients and Nutrition Data are for the Plain flavor. Other flavors may vary.

There was 7 carb gm per scoop on the nutritional label.

Sharvo

[isisrose]

Whey protein powder has many disadvantages when it comes to cooking or baking. It becomes rock hard in very little time, it smells upon baking, and it forms into a sponge like substance in baking goods.

That's funny because I have absolutely no problems like this with with the whey powder I use (Bob's Red Mill All Natural Whey Protein Concentrate).

And seeing the ingredients Sharvo posted the corn starch does it for me as in kills it, so me thinks me will be sticking to what I've been using.

[BawdyWench]

I didn't even notice the carb count before buying it, but then saw it afterward. GEEZUM CROW!!!

Anyway, it came in the mail yesterday. I'll see what it's all about, and try some recipes for bars. At least they'll be better than the ones I see in the stores -- no soy, for one thing, or sugar alcohols.

Maybe it's the brand of protein powder. When I used my protein powder to make some bars the other day, it was a globby mess. And yet I've made it in the past with no problem. Must be the brand.

I didn't know Bob's Red Mill made a protein powder. Hmmm. Might have to give that a try.

Do you think the corn starch alone accounts for the 7 grams of carbs? Maybe so.

[maxlharris]

Hrm, 28 and 7. I'm thinking half scoop (20g) to punch up the protein in something.

But this is a no go for me. A solution in search of a problem.

The Atkins Daybreak bars have an ingredient called soy crisps which include soy protein isolate and oat fibre. Might want to know what other ingredients are in the whey crisps.
Mmmm, soy crisps.

Not.

Atkins Day Break Bars, Apple Crisp, ingredients:
Polydextrose, Soy Nuggets (soy protein isolate,tapioca starch, salt), Glycerin, Soybeans, Palm Kernal Oil, Palm Oil, Roasted Almonds, Whey Protein Isolare, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sunflower Oil, Dried Apple Pieces, Cellulose, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Vitamin Mineral Mix, DiCalcium Phosphate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Niacinamide, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, D Alpha Tocopheryl (Vitamin E), Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium.

Hrm, I get the soy protein isolate, some straight soy, and I get stall inducing glycerine, too? I cannot contain my sarcasm.

11g protein, and, wait for it, 6g carbs (15 - 8 for fiber and - 1 for sugar alcohols).
I think I could make a better bargain using apples, almonds and the whey crisps above.
Probably clock in at something like 20-30g protein, 8-10g ECC.

There are reasons why I am always cautioning people against using Atkins bars. I'm not just nuts and I don't have a vendetta against Atkins Nutrition.

[BawdyWench]

I agree with you, Max, both on the solution looking for a problem and the Atkins bars (and so many of the other bars out there). That's why I'm looking for a homemade option.

I'll have to experiment to come up with a good bar that doesn't have too many carbs. I'm thinking about using regular whey protein (without all that other stuff, and only 1 carb per serving) and then adding some of the crisps for crunch.

Hey, I already bought the stupid stuff. :mad: I gotta use it up. :mad: :mad: :mad:

[isisrose]

I didn't know Bob's Red Mill made a protein powder. Hmmm. Might have to give that a try.

It comes in a bag, it should be found in the natural foods section of a store or in a HFS. It isn't cheap at about $11 for 12 oz. It's unflavored and has not other ingredients in it but whey and soy lecithin, I just looked (so you may actually not want it).

Do you think the corn starch alone accounts for the 7 grams of carbs? Maybe so.

Depends on how much of it I would think. For me corn starch would be a definite no no ingredient.

[brian27]

Recipes for whey crisps.
Let me know if you find a recipe for this. It sounds interesting.
BrianHalicki

[BawdyWench]

I'll do that, if I come up with one. I suppose you could simply toss some on top of any protein bar recipe and press them into the "batter." There are some recipes in the Recipe Forum here.

[brian27]

Have you looked into Jay Robb products.
When purchased on the internet, the prices are reasonable.
You can also buy them from Whole Foods.
The protein is either egg or whey.

[BawdyWench]

Thanks for the tip! I'm always looking for new online sources and products!

[brian27]

I just noticed your location is rural Maine.
Too far of a drive to the nearest Whole Foods.