Applied Nutrition
Applied Nutrition Critical Whey - Banana Strawberry 825g
What it is
Critical Whey is Applied Nutrition's flagship protein powder, built on a multi-source whey blend of whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and hydrolysed whey, plus milk protein concentrate, sourced from grass-fed dairy. In its current "rebuilt" formula each serving delivers 24g of protein for around 130 calories, with naturally occurring BCAAs (about 5g per serving, leucine-led) to support muscle repair and recovery. The mix of fast- and slower-digesting protein sources gives both a rapid post-training hit and more sustained release, and the powder is designed to mix smoothly in water or milk without clumping. Selected flavours are Informed Sport tested for banned substances, making it suitable for tested athletes as well as everyday gym-goers. It suits anyone looking to hit daily protein targets for muscle growth, recovery or general active nutrition, and works well straight after training or as a high-protein snack through the day. Nutrition (per serving): Per serving (33g / 2 scoops); Approx. 25 servings per 825g tub. Energy: 130 kcal. Protein: 24g. Carbohydrate: 3.8g, of which sugars 2.3g. Fat: 2.0g, of which saturates 1.0g. Salt: 0.2g. Key actives: naturally occurring BCAAs approx. 5g per serving (leucine approx. 2.5g); Naturally high in glutamine. Protein blend: Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), Whey Protein Hydrolysate (Milk), Milk Protein Concentrate (Milk), from grass-fed dairy. Note: an older version of this product listed lower figures (approx. 21g protein / 109 kcal per 33g); The figures above reflect the current reformulated product marketed as 24g protein per serving.
Banana and strawberry together, sweeter and more dessert-like than a single fruit flavour, and caffeine-free unlike the Frappuccino.
Who it's for
Lifters wanting a quality multi-source whey for post-training and daytime protein, and anyone who wants the fruit option rather than the coffee one.
How to use it
Directions: Mix 2 scoops (33g) with 250ml of cold water or cold milk and shake well. Consume immediately after training, or throughout the day on non-training days, 1-3 times daily to help meet your protein target.
Worth knowing
Contains milk. Two scoops per serving means the tub empties faster than the headline weight suggests, so twice-a-day drinkers should compare it against a 5lb tub. Only selected flavours in the range are Informed Sport tested, so check the tub itself if you are drug tested.
Our take
The caffeine-free half of the Critical Whey pair and the one we point most people towards. 24g protein per two-scoop serving from concentrate, isolate, hydrolysate and milk protein, which is a genuine step up in blend quality on this shelf. Just note the 825g tub is only about 25 servings.
See it in Pattaya
Applied Nutrition Critical Whey - Banana Strawberry 825g is on the shelf now at our shop on Second Road, Pattaya, Thailand. Come in and we'll help you pick the right one — English spoken, open every day.
Nutrition Supplements Pattaya
328/21 Thanon Second, Bang Lamung District
Chon Buri 20150
Open every day 10:00–23:00
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