Naked Whey 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein Powder, Unflavored

Naked Whey protein is an unflavored grass-fed whey concentrate from Naked Nutrition with one ingredient and nothing added. It comes in a 5 lb container and is meant for shakes, smoothies, oatmeal and baking.

Who it suits

It suits people who want plain whey they can flavor themselves, with no sweeteners. Because it is a concentrate, it has some lactose; if that bothers you, an isolate such as Momentous Whey Isolate may work better. For a ready-flavored option, see Gold Standard Whey or the rest of our protein powder collection.

Comparing options? Our protein powder buying guide explains what to check on the label and spec sheet.

Key facts

• One ingredient: grass-fed whey protein concentrate (Naked Nutrition; BarBend)
• Each 30 g serving (about 2 scoops) lists 25 g of protein, 120 calories and 2 g of fat (Naked Nutrition; BarBend)
• 0 g added sugars per serving (Naked Nutrition; BarBend)
• The label carries the NSF Contents Certified mark (Naked Nutrition)
• The brand says the whey comes from grass-fed cows raised without rBGH or rBST on small non-GMO dairy farms (Naked Nutrition; BarBend)

What reviewers say

Healthline named it its best whey protein, citing the one-ingredient grass-fed formula and third-party testing. BarBend‘s dietitian gave the simple formula top marks; testers found it dissolved easily but foamed in a shaker, and they noted some lactose and a slight aftertaste when unflavored.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Single ingredient, no sweeteners or additives
• Pro: NSF Contents Certified
• Con: Foams in a shaker
• Con: Contains some lactose; slight aftertaste plain

Cautions

• Contains milk.
• Whey concentrate has some lactose; people with lactose intolerance may prefer an isolate.
• Unflavored and unsweetened, so it is best mixed into smoothies or recipes.