{"id":3386,"date":"2021-02-03T14:09:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T14:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/?post_type=health&p=3386"},"modified":"2021-04-21T15:09:52","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T15:09:52","slug":"vegan-protein-blend-powder","status":"publish","type":"health","link":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/health-fitness\/vegan-protein-powder\/vegan-protein-blend-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Protein Blend Powder"},"content":{"rendered":"
When a product is labelled as a vegan protein blend powder, also known as plant blend protein or similar, it means that it contains plant-based protein powder<\/a> from more than one base source. Various combinations are particularly popular (for reasons we will discuss later) and there are many perceived and real benefits to choosing a blend over a single-source plant protein powder.<\/p>\n In this article, we\u2019ll explain a little more about what vegan protein blend powders are and we will go through the most common combinations and what benefits they might bring to those who consume them.<\/p>\n Clocking in at 21g of protein per serving, this blend from MyProtein is made up of pea protein isolate and fava bean protein isolate.<\/p>\n There are 10 flavour options which range from the standard Chocolate or Strawberry through to the slightly head scratching Tumeric Latte. Also available unflavoured.<\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/p>\n The term vegan protein blend powder \u2013 also known as plant blends or similar \u2013 refers to a vegan-friendly protein powder that contains significant quantities of more than one protein source.<\/p>\n Usually, this is just a matter of combining some mix of single source protein powders (for instance, rice protein<\/a> and pea protein<\/a>), along with any other ingredients the producer sees fit, such as flavourings, thickeners or sweeteners.<\/p>\n Yes, if you fancy making your own blend of your two favourite vegan protein powder products, it is simply a case of mixing them together in appropriate proportions. For instance, if mixing fava bean protein powder<\/a> with rice protein powder<\/a>, first look at the recommended serving size of each.<\/p>\n If the serving size of fava bean protein is 30g and the serving size of rice protein is 20g, simply combine 15g of fava bean protein with 10g of rice protein, add it to your preferred liquid, give it a shake and there you have it: your own vegan blend protein shake.<\/p>\n Of course, you do not need to combine the powders in these proportions and depending on why you are mixing them, of which more shortly, you may choose to add more of one than the serving sizes would suggest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n There are many combinations of plant protein blends on the market in the UK and beyond, and of course, you can create your own combination of your favourites if you feel the urge. Here are some of the more common combos you are likely to happen across online and in health food shops, along with their potential benefits.<\/p>\n Example: Funktional Foods Protein Blend Vanilla (\u00a324.99\/kg)<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a very important benefit of combining pea protein<\/a> with rice protein<\/a>, and it relates to the amino acid profile of each. Without wanting to don a lab coat and goggles, pea protein is fairly low in methionine, whereas rice protein is high in that particular amino acid (higher than whey, in fact).<\/p>\n Also, while rice lags behind some of the other protein powders in terms of lysine content, pea protein is one of the better options for that amino acid. In short, their amino acid profiles complement one another very well and produce what would generally be considered to be a complete protein.<\/p>\n Another benefit of some powders that combine pea and rice protein is that when rice is the sole protein source in a powder, it can sometimes be less palatable and mixes less well than some other options. In many cases, mixing it will pea protein can negate that to an extent (though many people find rice protein perfectly acceptable on its own).<\/p>\n The combination of rice and pea protein is the most popular of the vegan plant protein blends, but similar benefits can be found when rice is combined with fava bean protein (which has a similar nutritional profile to pea protein).<\/p>\n Example: MyProtein Vegan Protein Blend (\u00a323.99\/kg)<\/strong><\/p>\n The benefits of mixing pea protein<\/a> with fava bean powder<\/a> seem less obvious than those gleaned from mixing pea protein with rice protein. This is partly because protein made from peas has a very similar amino acid profile to that made from fava beans. They both have significant amounts of the three branched-chain amino acids (the BCAAs isoleucine, leucine and valine) while having low levels of methionine.<\/p>\n The main point is that they have different amounts of various vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, zinc<\/a>, magnesium, iron<\/a>, phosphorous, copper and manganese. As such, each can bolster the other a little when they are combined. Fava beans could also add additional health benefits according to various research studies<\/a>, though more investigation is needed to categorically confirm many of the suggestions made.<\/p>\n Examples: The Protein Works Vegan Protein (\u00a327.99\/kg); Vivo Life Ritual Plant Based Protein (\u00a326.24\/900g)<\/strong><\/p>\n There are several plant protein blend powders on the market that don\u2019t just stop at combining two protein sources, but they throw in some extras for good measure. For example, the aptly titled Vegan Protein powder from the Protein Works contains five plant proteins: soy protein isolate, pea protein isolate, hemp protein, sunflower protein, brown rice protein.<\/p>\n Another example is the Ritual Plant Based Protein made by Vivo Life. This product combines pea protein, hemp protein and quinoa protein to bestow a wide-ranging protein that includes a fantastic array of other nutrients too.<\/p>\n These look really good on the surface, but remember that the various nutrients contained in each of the protein sources will be proportionally reduced when combined as less of that particular ingredient will be added compared to a single-source protein powder, or indeed one that contains just two protein sources.<\/p>\n So, for instance, if you are attracted to hemp protein powder<\/a> because it contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, that\u2019s fine. But note that the quantity of these fatty acids contained in a powder in which hemp is just one of five protein sources will be much lower than in pure hemp protein powder.<\/p>\nBest Vegan Protein Blend (April, 2024)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What Is Vegan Protein Blend Powder?<\/h2>\n
Can I Make My Own Vegan Protein Blend?<\/h3>\n
Examples of Common Vegan Protein Blend Combinations<\/h2>\n
Pea Protein & Rice Protein<\/h3>\n
Pea Protein & Fava Bean Protein<\/h3>\n
More Than Two Plant Proteins<\/h3>\n
Protein Blend Powder Vs Single Source Protein Powder<\/h2>\n