Easy Whey Xtra, goat & sheep whey
Quick description
- 80% protein. Pasture fed, Hormone free, Cold processed, Undenatured
- Soy free, unflavoured natural taste, no added sugar, artificial flavours or sweeteners
- Ideal for casein intolerant diets
- Made in Europe
PINK SUN Easy Whey Xtra (concentrate) is an undenatured readily digestible protein source high in beneficial vitamins, minerals and enzymes to support your optimal health. Rich in calcium, potassium and with one of the highest protein contents of any goat & sheep whey available (80+% protein). PINK SUN Easy Whey Xtra contains necessary building blocks to help strengthen your immune system. Easy Whey Xtra is suitable for the whole family, preferred by individuals intolerant of the casein found in cows' milk and has been carefully prepared at low temperature from pasture fed goat & sheep milk. This is an unflavoured product and ingredients can be added to taste.
Despite best endevours zip locks on pouches may occasionally fail, please reseal by folding packet and fastening or store contents in another container. Scoop usually included, but may on occasion be omitted.
See also PINK SUN Goat Milk Powder.
Pure goat & sheep whey protein concentrate (approx 60% sheep whey, 40% goat whey). No added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Made from goat & sheep milk, contains lactose. Non GM. Soy free.
Energy 1632kJ, 390kcal
Fat 2.5g
- of which Saturates 1.3g
Carbohydrate 12g
- of which Sugars 11.1g
Fibre 0g
Protein 80g
Salt 0.4g
Suggested use:
In a shaker mixer bottle mix 1 scoop (30g) with your chosen liquid (eg: water, milk, almond milk, coconut milk). To create delicious smoothies add fruit, yogurt, PINK SUN raw organic cacao powder, PINK SUN liquid stevia drops or your own tasty ingredients. Scoop usually included. (This product does not contain lecithin to assist mixing with liquids, for best results a blender is recommended). A small milk frother / handheld electric whisk also works very well. Add to muesli, porridge or baking recipes.
Typical amino acid value (% of protein):
Alanine 5.4, Arginine 2.1, Aspartic Acid 9.3, Cystine 2.2, Glutamic Acid 14.0, Glycine 1.7, Histidine 1.8, Isoleucine* 4.4, Leucine* 8.7, Lysine 8.0, Methionine 1.8, Phenylalanine 2.8, Proline 4.9, Serine 4.1, Threonine 5.4, Tryptophan 1.5, Tyrosine 2.4, Valine* 4.9 (*BCAA)
Typical immuno cofactors (%):
Alpha lactalbumin 14, Beta lactoglobulin 40, Serum albumin 3.0, Glycomacropeptide 21, Immunoglobulin (Ig3) 3
Vitamins/Carotinoids per 100g:
Vitamin A 27.1 ug, Vitamin B1 0.3mg, Vitamin B2 1.3mg, Niacin 0.63mg, Panthothenic acid 0.43mg, Folic acid 1.4ug, Vitamin B12 20.6ug, Choline 83.1mg, Inositol 31.6mg.
Other components per 100g:
Calcium 420mg
Cholesterol 86mg
Copper 0.25mg
Iodine 0.16mg
Iron 0.39mg
Lactose 11.1g
Phosphorus 320mg
Potassium 400mg
Zinc 0.35mg
Allergen information:
Made from goat and sheep MILK. Contains lactose. Packed in a facility that handles nuts, peanuts and sesame in a different room. If reaction occurs, discontinue use.
Heavy metal information:
The raw milk that goes into PINK SUN whey products is tested (ICP-MS method) before manufacture to ensure it is compliant with food standards regulations.
Lead <0.04ppm*, Mercury <0.01ppm*, Arsenic <0.02ppm*, Cadmium <0.01ppm*
* below lower detection limit, no trace found at lower detection limit.
PINK SUN whey products are made via cold processed ultrafiltration.
Packaging:
The pouches the products are delivered in are intended for preservation of shelf life during warehouse storage and for safe and durable transport in the post. The pouches are not intended for long term storage once opened – please transfer the contents into a container or roll the package down to remove air and secure in place for storage.
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?
Please visit the individual product page and see the tab “Additional Information” for full details. Heavy metal tests will be listed or part of the COA in this section.
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.
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