NOW Sports Nutrition, Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, 80% Protein, Unflavored Powder, 2-Pound
Original price was: $42.89.$34.46Current price is: $34.46.
- NOW Sports products are comprehensively tested so you can trust that our products are pure and effective for every level of athletics.
- SPROUTED BROWN RICE PROTEIN POWDER: Great protein source alternative for those with unique food allergies!
- PURE: This brown rice protein is also natural and pure, with no added ingredients, and mixes easily into your favorite beverages.
- GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation).
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968.
Description
Add 1 level tablespoon daily to 4-6 oz. of cold water, juice, or your favorite beverage, and blend. Protein is vital to hundreds of the body’s most basic biological functions. Unfortunately, many individuals cannot tolerate some of the natural compounds found in whey, egg, soy, and other protein sources due to their unique food allergies. NOW® Sprouted Brown Rice Protein Powder is ideal for those who live with allergies and sensitivities to these ingredients. This brown rice protein is also natural and pure, with no added ingredients, and mixes easily into your favorite beverages.
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Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.
Ingredients
Amount per Serving % Daily Value* * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.**subject to natural variability ***Branched Chain Amino Acids Calories 15 Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 4g 8% Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 2mg 0% Iron 0.3mg 2% Potassium 0mg 0% TYPICAL AMINO ACID PROFILE(example) (per serving)** EssentialAmino Acids mg PerServing L-Histidine 116 L-Isoleucine*** 206 L-Leucine*** 437 L-Lysine 184 L-Methionine 137 L-Phenylalanine 275 L-Threonine 186 L-Tryptophan 55 L-Valine*** 276 Non-Essential Amino Acids L-Alanine 294 L-Arginine 416 L-Aspartic Acid 424 L-Cysteine 88 L-Glutamic Acid 923 Glycine 207 L-Proline 244 L-Serine 255 L-Tyrosine 282 Ingredient: Brown Rice Protein Concentrate (from Non-GMO Sprouted Brown Rice). Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Directions
Add 1 level tablespoon daily to 4-6 oz. of cold water, juice, or your favorite beverage. Stir or blend. Store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening.
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Additional information
| Weight | 2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.75 × 5.75 × 8 in |
| Product Dimensions | 5.75 x 5.75 x 8 inches; 2 Pounds |
| Item model number | 2206 |
| Date First Available | January 23 2014 |
| ASIN | B00I054PPS |
| Manufacturer | NOW Sports – Nutrition and Wellness, NOW |
20 reviews for NOW Sports Nutrition, Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, 80% Protein, Unflavored Powder, 2-Pound
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Amazon Customer –
As someone who can have normal whey protein this fits the bill and works great. However it doesn’t seem to matter what you mix this with nothing masks the taste and texture.
I’s Nana –
Pros:Sprouted grain so there are zero carbs.Zero total sugars.Unflavored.Good protein source.80% protein.No dairy.No soy.Value for money.Cons:Not organically grown.Notes:I use this everyday for my morning smoothie. LOL a morning without my smoothie is like a day without sunshine! My smoothie recipe follows.THESE INGREDIENTS ARE ALL AVAILABLE ON AMAZONSharon’s Superpowers SmoothieMakes 1 Serving – ½ before exercise and ½ after.Approximately 29.5 grams of protein.12 oz water3 Tbs NOW brand Sprouted Brown Rice Protein Powder, unflavored1 Tbs NOW brand Yellow Pea Protein Powder, unflavored¼ c Oat Groats or steel cut or rolled oats1 Tbs Flax seeds, whole or ground1 Tbs Chia seeds1-¼ tsp Turmeric, ground1 Tbs Raw Cacao Powder1/8 tsp ground ginger or ¼ tsp fresh grated1 Tbs Nettle Leaf (optional)1 medium stalk of Kale2 Ripe bananas in pieces (really ripe frozen bananas work best because they get sweeter when frozen)2 – 4 Tbs beets, roasted or raw OR ¼ c beet greens with stems (I prep in bulk & freeze these)1 c frozen berriesFor a blender of medium power this is what works for me:1) Place the first group of ingredients in blender jar. I use Ice Crush to break down kale; Chop; Puree for 30 seconds; liquify 15 seconds.2) Add bananas one at a time if frozen. Use Ice Crush, Chop, Puree.3) Add beets and berries. Ice Crush; Chop; Puree 30 seconds; Liquify 15 seconds.***********For a bulk supply of dry ingredients (@ 45-day supply) mix the following together thoroughly in a VERY large bowl and store in tightly sealed container in frig. Use 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs mix per smoothie:2 lb jar NOW brand Sprouted Brown Rice Protein Powder12 oz jar NOW brand Pea Protein Powder12 c Oat Groats or steel cut or rolled oats3 c Flax seeds, whole or ground3 c Chia seeds1-¼ c Turmeric, ground3 c Raw Cocoa Powder6 tsp ground ginger16 Tbs Nettle Leaf (optional)
Nidus Productions –
Wow. The other reviewers were not kidding when they said this stuff tasted straight-up “foul.” It really is some of the nastiest-tasting protein powder I have ever had. I tried mixing it with something sweet, and it has this tangy/bitter during-and-aftertaste that refuses to fade. It’s absolutely horrendous. I think maybe it might work well under grapefruit juice… maybe? It would still be chalky, so that would still be totally gross. Like a chalky, grainy glass of bitter grapefruit juice with a hint of old cheese and aloe. I would want to return it, but I have already opened it. I’m glad it wasn’t so expensive, but it was more than I would ever volunteer to pay for it given the circumstances. I was mixing this with the pea protein powder of the same brand (which is not so bad as this one) to get a complete protein source. It tasted so bad, and I had to figure out which one of them was ruining my drinks/meals. Definitely this one. For the love of Pete, get a different rice protein powder. The low carbs do not make up for anything.UPDATE (08/12/2016):Based on my previous review, I was able to concoct a somewhat acceptable sauce/soup using this protein powder. I made it into what tastes like a Creamy Citrus Parmesan Soup, using lemon flavoring along with some spices and coconut milk. It made sense out of all those flavors that I couldn’t quite enjoy. Holy crap, I’m glad I can cook. Since I have figured out a somewhat decent way to utilize it, I will up my rating to at least 3 stars.UPDATE (08/13/2016):Just tried making a “Citrus-Vanilla Shake,” but the bitterness is overwhelming. It’s just palatable enough that I can get it down. It really does taste like aloe. Yuck. The “cheesy” flavor is only highlighted when it is mixed in with something savory. I guess, I was just determined to see if I could make it taste good, but I’ve failed. It cannot taste “good”… only “tolerable.” I, at least, was able to get the “Citrus-Vanilla Shake” down faster than the soup. I’ll use the rest of it because I don’t want to be wasteful, but I’m so not purchasing this powder again.UPDATE (08/22/2016):Okay, so I figured out the fastest way to consume this stuff if you HAVE TO do it for the nutritional value… DON’T TRY TO MAKE IT TASTE GOOD. Just mix it with a good amount of water, and chug. Then you can enjoy whatever you were going to mix it into without it, and you get closer to your water requirement for the day. Problem solved. I appreciate the price and the nutritional profile, so maybe I’ll give it one more star. The taste is downright appalling, but it serves its purpose, and keeps me satisfied for hours.
Dave B. –
Now, this product is exactly what’s advertised: Rice Protein powder. Is it the most delicious form of protein? Many say no. Does it blend perfectly? With a blender, it blends just fine. I mix it with pea protein in a 1:1 ratio. Is it a bit gritty by itself? Yes. Yet I use it every day to get extra vegan protein for my workouts. It’s unfair to judge this product for being what it is. It would be like rating bananas with a 1-star because you personally can’t stand banana flavor. Or the effort of having to peel a fruit. Or an aversion to the color yellow. So don’t be a hater and appreciate this for the fine product that it happens to be by nature. Amen.
William J Bunnell –
Has a gritty feel in the drink emulsion, no flavor.
Lena Z. –
I wanted to try something other than whey protein. Rice protein has an intense, nutty, bitter flavor so you need to be creative what you mix it with. Does not go well with most smoothies but blends better with oats and cereal.
Victoria –
Taste good (unflavored) . Dissolves immediately .Digested very good.
Ray Purchase –
Reviews about a “strong flavor” had me worried, but this stuff has no real taste, it tastes of dust. The flavor of whey protein makes me sick to my stomach, and gives me heartburn when I work out. This stuff has no flavor, which is perfect. It’s flower. It tastes like flower. When you mix it with water you get a simple flower suspension. If it weren’t so good for you, you could use it for paper mache. Combine with flavorless pea protein for a super shake.
Pensive Sage –
This tastes like someone threw a few pieces of cardboard, chalk, and some horse radish into a blender together.I wouldn’t bother trying to make it taste good, honestly. But you can roughly cut your misery in half by mixing it with half Pea Protein powder or half Beef Bone Broth powder. Just mix it with water and then chug it and down it as fast as you can is my recommendation. Otherwise, no matter what you mix with it it will still taste terrible and you’ll just waste whatever else you were trying to use to make it taste better (frozen fruits, etc). Pea Protein works well because it already tastes bad too, just not nearly as terrible as Brown Rice Protein––but it will effectively make the Brown Rice Protein taste less bad overall, since you are mixing it with something that tastes less terrible than it does. So neither is ruined. Whereas if you tried mixing it with something that tastes good, it still ends up tasting bad anyways and you wasted that good ingredient.Hopefully this made sense to someone…I really wanted to give this 5-stars, but I just couldn’t. The taste is just too awful, I can’t help but think that NOW could’ve done SOMETHING to make it taste less horrendous––but they didn’t even bother to try. But I still recommend it and use it regularly myself because of the great health benefits and the protein synthesis effects it bestows on my body.
Will Murley –
As someone who has come and go IBS, this protein powder has been really helpful. I’ll be honest, it tastes like chalk, doesn’t mix super well, and did I mention it tastes like chalk? Like…it’s pretty chalky. But as someone who struggles gaining muscle and weight, it’s so nice to have a protein powder that doesn’t upset my stomach. This is actually really a gamechanger for me. I’ve tried whey, casein, plant based proteins, and a few others–all of them gave me issues besides this brown rice protein powder. So if you’re looking to get some extra protein you can drink that won’t upset your stomach, then this could be a really good choice. If you’re in it for the flavor, then I’d go somewhere else. As for myself, I plan to keep getting this stuff because I could care less how it tastes. I just want the gains without the gas, if you know what I mean…
Amazon Customer –
As someone who can have normal whey protein this fits the bill and works great. However it doesn’t seem to matter what you mix this with nothing masks the taste and texture.
I’s Nana –
Pros:Sprouted grain so there are zero carbs.Zero total sugars.Unflavored.Good protein source.80% protein.No dairy.No soy.Value for money.Cons:Not organically grown.Notes:I use this everyday for my morning smoothie. LOL a morning without my smoothie is like a day without sunshine! My smoothie recipe follows.THESE INGREDIENTS ARE ALL AVAILABLE ON AMAZONSharon’s Superpowers SmoothieMakes 1 Serving – ½ before exercise and ½ after.Approximately 29.5 grams of protein.12 oz water3 Tbs NOW brand Sprouted Brown Rice Protein Powder, unflavored1 Tbs NOW brand Yellow Pea Protein Powder, unflavored¼ c Oat Groats or steel cut or rolled oats1 Tbs Flax seeds, whole or ground1 Tbs Chia seeds1-¼ tsp Turmeric, ground1 Tbs Raw Cacao Powder1/8 tsp ground ginger or ¼ tsp fresh grated1 Tbs Nettle Leaf (optional)1 medium stalk of Kale2 Ripe bananas in pieces (really ripe frozen bananas work best because they get sweeter when frozen)2 – 4 Tbs beets, roasted or raw OR ¼ c beet greens with stems (I prep in bulk & freeze these)1 c frozen berriesFor a blender of medium power this is what works for me:1) Place the first group of ingredients in blender jar. I use Ice Crush to break down kale; Chop; Puree for 30 seconds; liquify 15 seconds.2) Add bananas one at a time if frozen. Use Ice Crush, Chop, Puree.3) Add beets and berries. Ice Crush; Chop; Puree 30 seconds; Liquify 15 seconds.***********For a bulk supply of dry ingredients (@ 45-day supply) mix the following together thoroughly in a VERY large bowl and store in tightly sealed container in frig. Use 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs mix per smoothie:2 lb jar NOW brand Sprouted Brown Rice Protein Powder12 oz jar NOW brand Pea Protein Powder12 c Oat Groats or steel cut or rolled oats3 c Flax seeds, whole or ground3 c Chia seeds1-¼ c Turmeric, ground3 c Raw Cocoa Powder6 tsp ground ginger16 Tbs Nettle Leaf (optional)
Nidus Productions –
Wow. The other reviewers were not kidding when they said this stuff tasted straight-up “foul.” It really is some of the nastiest-tasting protein powder I have ever had. I tried mixing it with something sweet, and it has this tangy/bitter during-and-aftertaste that refuses to fade. It’s absolutely horrendous. I think maybe it might work well under grapefruit juice… maybe? It would still be chalky, so that would still be totally gross. Like a chalky, grainy glass of bitter grapefruit juice with a hint of old cheese and aloe. I would want to return it, but I have already opened it. I’m glad it wasn’t so expensive, but it was more than I would ever volunteer to pay for it given the circumstances. I was mixing this with the pea protein powder of the same brand (which is not so bad as this one) to get a complete protein source. It tasted so bad, and I had to figure out which one of them was ruining my drinks/meals. Definitely this one. For the love of Pete, get a different rice protein powder. The low carbs do not make up for anything.UPDATE (08/12/2016):Based on my previous review, I was able to concoct a somewhat acceptable sauce/soup using this protein powder. I made it into what tastes like a Creamy Citrus Parmesan Soup, using lemon flavoring along with some spices and coconut milk. It made sense out of all those flavors that I couldn’t quite enjoy. Holy crap, I’m glad I can cook. Since I have figured out a somewhat decent way to utilize it, I will up my rating to at least 3 stars.UPDATE (08/13/2016):Just tried making a “Citrus-Vanilla Shake,” but the bitterness is overwhelming. It’s just palatable enough that I can get it down. It really does taste like aloe. Yuck. The “cheesy” flavor is only highlighted when it is mixed in with something savory. I guess, I was just determined to see if I could make it taste good, but I’ve failed. It cannot taste “good”… only “tolerable.” I, at least, was able to get the “Citrus-Vanilla Shake” down faster than the soup. I’ll use the rest of it because I don’t want to be wasteful, but I’m so not purchasing this powder again.UPDATE (08/22/2016):Okay, so I figured out the fastest way to consume this stuff if you HAVE TO do it for the nutritional value… DON’T TRY TO MAKE IT TASTE GOOD. Just mix it with a good amount of water, and chug. Then you can enjoy whatever you were going to mix it into without it, and you get closer to your water requirement for the day. Problem solved. I appreciate the price and the nutritional profile, so maybe I’ll give it one more star. The taste is downright appalling, but it serves its purpose, and keeps me satisfied for hours.
Dave B. –
Now, this product is exactly what’s advertised: Rice Protein powder. Is it the most delicious form of protein? Many say no. Does it blend perfectly? With a blender, it blends just fine. I mix it with pea protein in a 1:1 ratio. Is it a bit gritty by itself? Yes. Yet I use it every day to get extra vegan protein for my workouts. It’s unfair to judge this product for being what it is. It would be like rating bananas with a 1-star because you personally can’t stand banana flavor. Or the effort of having to peel a fruit. Or an aversion to the color yellow. So don’t be a hater and appreciate this for the fine product that it happens to be by nature. Amen.
William J Bunnell –
Has a gritty feel in the drink emulsion, no flavor.
Lena Z. –
I wanted to try something other than whey protein. Rice protein has an intense, nutty, bitter flavor so you need to be creative what you mix it with. Does not go well with most smoothies but blends better with oats and cereal.
Victoria –
Taste good (unflavored) . Dissolves immediately .Digested very good.
Ray Purchase –
Reviews about a “strong flavor” had me worried, but this stuff has no real taste, it tastes of dust. The flavor of whey protein makes me sick to my stomach, and gives me heartburn when I work out. This stuff has no flavor, which is perfect. It’s flower. It tastes like flower. When you mix it with water you get a simple flower suspension. If it weren’t so good for you, you could use it for paper mache. Combine with flavorless pea protein for a super shake.
Pensive Sage –
This tastes like someone threw a few pieces of cardboard, chalk, and some horse radish into a blender together.I wouldn’t bother trying to make it taste good, honestly. But you can roughly cut your misery in half by mixing it with half Pea Protein powder or half Beef Bone Broth powder. Just mix it with water and then chug it and down it as fast as you can is my recommendation. Otherwise, no matter what you mix with it it will still taste terrible and you’ll just waste whatever else you were trying to use to make it taste better (frozen fruits, etc). Pea Protein works well because it already tastes bad too, just not nearly as terrible as Brown Rice Protein––but it will effectively make the Brown Rice Protein taste less bad overall, since you are mixing it with something that tastes less terrible than it does. So neither is ruined. Whereas if you tried mixing it with something that tastes good, it still ends up tasting bad anyways and you wasted that good ingredient.Hopefully this made sense to someone…I really wanted to give this 5-stars, but I just couldn’t. The taste is just too awful, I can’t help but think that NOW could’ve done SOMETHING to make it taste less horrendous––but they didn’t even bother to try. But I still recommend it and use it regularly myself because of the great health benefits and the protein synthesis effects it bestows on my body.
Will Murley –
As someone who has come and go IBS, this protein powder has been really helpful. I’ll be honest, it tastes like chalk, doesn’t mix super well, and did I mention it tastes like chalk? Like…it’s pretty chalky. But as someone who struggles gaining muscle and weight, it’s so nice to have a protein powder that doesn’t upset my stomach. This is actually really a gamechanger for me. I’ve tried whey, casein, plant based proteins, and a few others–all of them gave me issues besides this brown rice protein powder. So if you’re looking to get some extra protein you can drink that won’t upset your stomach, then this could be a really good choice. If you’re in it for the flavor, then I’d go somewhere else. As for myself, I plan to keep getting this stuff because I could care less how it tastes. I just want the gains without the gas, if you know what I mean…