As Whey Protein is derived from Milk it is NOT Vegan. Whey is a by-product of the production of cheese which if you’re following a vegan protein diet would make it not OK for a Vegan.
However, Whey is not the only source of Protein Powder and there are plenty of options as a Vegan in our selection here at Protein Works.
Where can I get my Protein as a Vegan?
Nature is full of great, 100% Natural, Vegan friendly sources of Protein, from vegetables, to and of course Tofu, however these only provide Protein in small amounts, but, if you’re after a quick, easy to consume and most importantly tasty source of Protein then a Vegan Protein Powder is an excellent alternative to use as a source of Protein. The majority of Vegan protein powders contain at least 25g of Protein and provide a cheaper alternative to what you would find in your supermarket aisles.
What is Vegan Protein Powder Made Of?
There are 3 main sources of Vegan Protein …
Soy Protein – Derived from the Soy Bean which has been dehulled and defatted. Due to the efficiency of this process, Soy Protein is high in amino acids.
Hemp Protein – Yes it’s true, Hemp originates from the same plant as Cannabis. But don’t fear anything, it contains absolutely no toxic elements. The ‘Cannabis Sativa Species’. Hemp Protein is highly regarded as it is considered a complete protein, containing both Albumin and Edestin which provide essential and non-essential fatty acids to the body.
Pea Protein – Derived from natural protein fractions of Golden Peas, Pea Protein has an excellent amino acid profile contain high amounts of Leucine, Valine and Arginine.
Is Vegan Protein as good as Whey Protein?
Simply put. Yes. Many state that Vegan Protein is of lower quality because it is short in amino acids. However, this simply isn’t true, as shown in the 3 examples above, many of our Vegan Proteins provide excellent amino acid profiles, not only this, they are naturally low in fats and carbohydrates. Our Vegan Protein powders are not just used by Vegans, many other people use Vegan Protein as a source of nutrition due to its high abundance of Amino Acids that are difficult to find in Non-Vegan Protein Powders.
References
Seed Storage Proteins: Structures ‘and Biosynthesis ;Peter R. Shewry, Johnathan A. Napier, and Arthur S. Tatham ; http://www.plantcell.org/content/plantcell/7/7/945.full.pdf
https://examine.com/supplements/hemp-protein/
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