Core Power Elite High Protein Shakes (42g), Ready to Drink for Workout Recovery
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I look at the price per gram of protein. $47 for the box of 12, each with a whopping 42 grams, means a little over 9 cents ($0.09) per gram. That\'s acceptable, compared to other options on Amazon presently ranging from 6 to 14 cents per gram. With a "cheaper" product, you must drink 2 or 3 bottles at once - and THAT is expensive.\n\nWhat protein are you getting? It looks like 100% milk protein. They filter the milk to concentrate the protein and cut out most of the fat and sugar.\n\nThe taste is good, even at room temperature. Of course it\'s best when refrigerated, or if you blend with ice and your other favorite smoothie ingredients.\n\nMy one criticism would be that this product isn\'t "all natural"; it has a few chemical additives like sucralose, preservatives.\n\nUpdate Feb 2021: priced around $36, that would be 7 cents per gram of protein - even better!\n\nAlso note that it\'s only 11g carbs (7g sugar), good for people who are budgeting carbs. Noticing that, I upped my review to 5 stars.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': "I bought this based on the listed ingredients in the images at the top. Sweetened with cane sugar and honey, per that image. That is a lie! The bottle lists acesulfame potassium and sucralose--substances I won't ingest. I'd much rather have some carbs.\n\nThe one sip I had prior to turning the bottle around and reading tasted just okay. Way too sweet, which is what caught my attention. Now I have a bitter taste in my mouth from being duped. I've requested a refund."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'These shakes are delicious! As an individual who has had RNY, I have tried many! These are quick and convenient to grab and go when I don’t have time to make a shake in my mixer. I also like that they have a lot of protein and a reasonable amount of calories. The price on the convenience is killer though. While buying here is still less expensive than buying individually from the grocery store, it’s still a bit high for a protein shake in my opinion.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-2 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I have ordered three or four cases and my most recent order is slightly different. The bottles advertising paper changed a little which surprised me. So I was expecting the same great, thick, very tasty, quality chocolate and more milky taste, but instead it is much more watered down, there is no thickness anymore, and the chocolate doesn\'t taste as good as it used to... I really don\'t like this new taste, so I think I may have to try something else. I used this for my daily protein drink and after each workout.\n\nEDIT: I\'ve added pictures to show the changes in product. I went to the only grocery store in my area that sells these and purchased the last three bottles they had. I also ordered a new case from Amazon to compare them. Amazon sent me the product that has "Great Taste Guarantee" on the cap. the product without that label is from the grocery store. I included the nutrition labels from each bottle. As you can see the left shows fewer calories, and added STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT. The right bottle shows it has 240 calories and no extract, no Cellulose Gel, no Cellulose Gum (btw, I\'m not sure what these are). There a also a few other ingredients added to the one from amazon. I see why the taste is not the same. I am returning my latest box from Amazon and going to try to buy in bulk from the grocery store. I know Pick N Save / Kroger no longer sells these products and it might be because of the Leaf Extract, but I have not done the research. I am not satisfied with this purchase because the ingredients changed and I no longer like the taste.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This is a great protein drink-- not a meal replacement with loads of carbs or fats. This is 42 grams of protein and little else. The real upside is that it is whey protein AND they included lactase. That means anyone with lactose intolerance can drink this. I drink both the vanilla and the chocolate versions; both are delicious. I can imagine using the vanilla in a blender and adding some strawberries or bananas for a good summer shake. Great value and great quality.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I Quit as soon as I found out it contained Acesulfame ! Known to contain the Carcinogen (Cancer causing) Methylene Chloride which is also used in the chemical industry to break down caked products in vessels. No wonder it is as thin as the 26g one.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'After Spending thousands and thousands of dollars over the past 15 years on so many different protein shakes and supplements I would try out for my heavy demanding athletic labor filled lifestyle and competitive body building, I finally found the ONE! It tastes amazing, it truly recovers you, it’s nearly all natural, practically organic and it’s not all that expensive! No clumpy chalky tastes, no need for mixing or even shaking the bottle, it’s all ready to go with you on your daily adventure and this vanilla flavor, genuinely tastes like a milkshake and i love it, no artificial flavor and it’s made with REAL MILK and LACTOSE FREE!...I was a Muscle Milk and Myoplex believer for years that I never gave Core Power a Chance,\nI’m so happy I did, I discovered it by accident, I was headed to the store and it was the only decent protein drink in stock, so I took my chances and as soon as I tasted it, I headed right over to amazon to find the best deal and bulk and trust me...this is it!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2016', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I really like this protein shake. As a weight loss surgery patient, I need high protein daily and this one doesn't have that super sweet or chalky after taste. HOWEVER.... the price has escalated significantly recently, and I'm now being forced to search for an alternative. To the seller: Shame on you for jacking up the price so high!"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I recently have stomach surgery, so these shakes worked perfectly for me. I can only drink a third of this at one time, so it lasts me for about four hours. That’s a pretty good amount of time to get in 42 g of protein. Your body can only really consume about 30 g of protein at one time, but I can’t ingest 30 g of protein at one time anyways because my stomach is now the size of a small orange. So I drink 1/3 to a half in the morning and then I drink 1/3 to a half in the afternoon. And then I start drinking another one about two hours later. By the end of the day I have gotten in 84 g of protein, which is perfect during my recovery time. And will continue to be perfect once I have recovered completely. And of course I get extra protein from other foods that I am eating as well.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Core Power Elite has quickly become my favorite (and best tasting) source for protein on-the-go. I find myself using my protein powders less and less because of the taste, quality and sheer ease-of-use of Core Power Elite. Heck, I literally use it as the milk on my cereal every morning and it's incredible. Also, yes they have some small amount of artificial sweetener in it - honestly, it's not at all the boogeyman that some reviewers would have you believe because the science shows how safe they are, especially in these small amounts. But if you're looking to improve your protein intake in a lactose free and gluten free (which is great for me with Celiac) way, this is the easiest to consume 42g of protein you can find. I literally have a few cases delivered per month on Subscribe & Save."}]