Amino acids, how much Leucine, Glutamic acid/Glutathione, other Amino acids and BCAA’s does your whey contain?
Please visit the individual product page and see the tab “Additional Information” for detailed Amino acid and BCAA’s content.
A1 vs A2 milk (cows)
The A1, A2 (beta-casein) debate has come from some very artful US marketing, where some, but not all practitioners, suggest A2 is easier to digest. The research is not conclusive on this. Like most EU sourced whey protein our milk is based primarily on A1 cows, albeit some herds will have A2 genetics.
Cholesterol, do PINK SUN whey proteins contain cholesterol?
Yes. Being derived from milk all whey proteins will contain an amount of cholesterol. Please visit the individual product page and see the tab “Additional Information” for cholesterol content.
Gluten, Nut and Soya free, are PINK SUN whey proteins free of gluten, nuts and soya?
Yes. All PINK SUN whey proteins are not only free at source from these allergens but our products are packed in a gluten, nut and soya free room.
Grass fed, Hormone free (rBGH), are PINK SUN whey proteins?
Yes. PINK SUN source whey & casein from grass fed hormone free (rBGH) cows. Grass fed may include fresh grasses, pasture based foraging plants and grass based silage/baleage. During winter months when milking reduces cows will continue to be feed grass based silage/baleage in addition to organic cereals (oats, barley) if needed.
Heavy metal testing?
The raw milk that goes into making PINK SUN whey products is tested before manufacture to ensure it is compliant with food standards regulations. PINK SUN whey products are made via cold processed ultrafiltration, not ion exchange which is often associated with heavy metals. Heavy metal analysis is available within the "Additional Information" tab on each product page, listed separately of part of the product COA.
Infants and children/kids, is it safe to use?
Whey protein is a wholefood and considered safe for infants and children to consume.
Ingredients, what are the ingredients of PINK SUN whey protein?
Please visit the individual product page and see the tab “Ingredients” for full details.
Lactose intolerant?
All whey contains lactose and each person will react to lactose differently. For the amount of lactose in each of PINK SUN’s whey proteins please visit the link and see the table here.
Mixability, will your protein mix with water, milk, plant based milks etc?
Yes. All PINK SUN whey proteins will mix with a wide variety of liquids. Always be sure to add the liquid first and then the whey protein powder to your mixer/shaker.
Pasteurised or Raw milk?
PINK SUN whey protein are carefully prepared from milk which must be heated to 72°C for 15 seconds to meet UK food standards regulations. Although raw milk may be sold under certain conditions in the UK, it is unlawful to manufacture "raw whey" in the UK, EU or the USA.
Pregnant and breastfeeding, is it safe to use?
Whey protein is a wholefood and considered safe for consuming when pregnant or breastfeeding
Protein per serving?
PINK SUN whey proteins come with a scoop which is typically 25g of powder (30g for Easy Whey Xtra). So the amount of protein per scoop will be the Amount or protein per 100g, found on the individual product page tab “Nutritional Information/100g” divided by 4. However if you require a specific amount of protein per meal then use the formula, Weight of powder in grams / 100 x Amount of protein per 100g.
Shelf life, how long does your product last once opened?
We would usually recommend using the product within 6 months of opening but if kept in a air sealed dry location the product should last longer than this period.
Source/Origin, where does PINK SUN whey protein come from?
For the origin of each of PINK SUN’s whey proteins please visit the link and see the table here.
Spray dried, cold pressed and filtered?
Yes, PINK SUN whey proteins are spray dried and low temperature ultra/micro filtered.
Sugar, how much is there in PINK SUN whey protein?
Please visit the individual product page and see the tab “Ingredients” for full details.
Sweeteners, flavourings, or emulsifiers, are there any in PINK SUN Whey proteins?
PINK SUN have a range of whey proteins. Our unflavoured range either contain no emulsifiers or sunflower lecithin. For more details about each PINK SUN whey protein please visit the link and see the table here.
Use By date or Best Before date, what are these?
PINK SUN whey proteins are non-perishable foods and do not have “Use By” dates”. Our whey proteins have “Best Before” dates (BBE). We will always endeavour to have product with at least 12 months before the BBE date, but in rare occasions this may be between 6 and 12 months.
