Unflavored protein powder

Unflavored protein powder is formulated without added sweeteners or flavoring, which typically means fewer ingredients overall and more flexibility for mixing into recipes, smoothies, or other foods without changing their taste. Because there is no flavoring system to mask the natural taste of the underlying protein source, unflavored products can taste noticeably different from each other depending on whether they use whey, casein, or a plant-based source — this page includes unflavored products across all protein sources, so check each product's protein-source facet if you want a specific type. Unflavored formulations are also generally lower in added sugar than flavored versions of the same product line, though this varies by brand and should be confirmed on the nutrition panel rather than assumed from the "unflavored" label alone.