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Zhou Plant Complete Vegan Protein Vanilla -- 17.7 oz


Zhou Plant Complete Vegan Protein Vanilla
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Zhou Plant Complete Vegan Protein Vanilla Description

  • Optimal Absorption Vegan Protein
  • Best Taste
  • Smooth Texture
  • No Sugar
  • Vegan
  • 21 g Portein/Scoop
  • #1 Digestibility PDCCAAS Score
  • Gluten Free
  • Lab Verified

Complete Amino Acid Profile

Most vegan proteins don't have a complete amino acid profile. Plant Complete, however, is made from a mixture of pea and rice proteins, giving it a complete amino acid profile, which is important for supporting lean muscle mass.

 

PDCAAS

Say goodbye to the bloat. By fermenting our protein with shiitake mushroom, we were able to achieve a PDCAAS of 1, the best digestibility score possible for a protein. Our fermentation process also improves absorption, taste and texture.

 

0 g Sugar

What's not in Plant Complete is just as important as what is. In addition to containing 0 grams of sugar, Plant Complete is also gluten-free, naturally flavored, and completely vegan.

 

A New Gold Standard

Plant Complete isn't just another vegan protein - it's the future of vegan proteins. Traditional vegan proteins usually have a few drawbacks, like incomplete amino acid profiles, poor absorption, and gritty textures. Plant Complete fixes that. Instead of using only pea protein, Plant Complete is made with a blend of pea and rice protein that gives it a complete amino acid profile, which is important for supporting lean muscle mass. We also fermented Plant Complete with shiitake mushroom mycelia to improve digestibility. Plant Complete has a PDCAAS of 1, which is the best digestibility of whey. Not only does this fermentation process improve absorption, it also gives Plant Complete a better taste and smoother texture. S when we say Plant Complete is built better, we mean it.


Directions

Suggested Use: Mix one (1) scoop (35 g) into 12 fl oz of water and consume during or after your workout. Also enjoy mixing into hot or cold liquids, shakes, smoothies, or other favorite recipes. Use only as directed.
Free Of
Added sugar, gluten and animal ingredients.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (35 g)
Servings per Container: 16
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories129
Total Fat Less than1 g<1%
Total Carbohydrate4 g1%
   Dietary Fiber Less than1 g<1%
Protein21 g44%
Pea and Rice Protein Fermented by Shiitake Mycelia32 g
Other Ingredients: Natural vanilla flavor with other natural flavors, stevia (leaf extract), himalayan salt, gum blend (guar gum, acacia gum, xanthan gum), medium chain triglyceride powder.
Warnings

Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

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