[Costco] Whey Protein Isolate/Plant/Concentrate 2KG $49.99/$37.99

Jan 2nd, 2023 3:23 pm

#1

inocent [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 25, 2007; 1975 posts; 917 upvotes; YYC

Jan 2nd, 2023 3:23 pm

[Costco] Whey Protein Isolate/Plant/Concentrate 2KG $49.99/$37.99

Deal Link:: https://www.costco.ca/leanfit-sport-pro ... 42712.html
Price:: 49.99
Savings:: $13 off
Expiry:: January 29, 2023
Retailer:: Costco

Costco has some protein powders on sale this month. These are instore prices.

Isolate + Collagen $49.99
https://www.costco.ca/leanfit-sport-pro ... 42712.html

Plant Vanilla $49.99
https://www.costco.ca/leanfit-organic-p ... 92152.html

Chocolate/Vanilla Concentrate - $37.99
https://www.costco.ca/leanfit-whey-prot ... 92336.html
https://www.costco.ca/leanfit-whey-prot ... 92328.html

Has anyone tried the isolate? I'm curious how it compares to the whey gourmet isolate Costco sells. I got a couple of tubs of that when it was on sale and it mixes well with water. It's less clumpier than the revolution nutrition isolate I was using before.

Last edited by inocent on Jan 2nd, 2023 7:08 pm, edited 2 times in total.

Jan 2nd, 2023 3:27 pm

#2

weedb0y: Deal Expert; Aug 6, 2001; 17017 posts; 4805 upvotes; Stuck in a Box

Jan 2nd, 2023 3:27 pm

Missing the volume for the price to get you objective opinion on the deal.

HEATware

+3

Jan 2nd, 2023 4:05 pm

#3

Focus: Deal Addict; Aug 15, 2004; 1575 posts; 514 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Jan 2nd, 2023 4:05 pm

vegan proteins under $30 per kg is a good price not sure why the down vote, if u take vegan proteins - I do - also keep an eye on healthy planet sometime they have iron vegan for cheap.

Seriously vegan shouldn't cost more than dairy products.

+10

Jan 2nd, 2023 4:06 pm

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kronos288: Deal Addict; Jan 19, 2007; 1117 posts; 1078 upvotes

Jan 2nd, 2023 4:06 pm

Still waiting for the return of a chocolate (or unflavoured) isolate sweetened with only stevia. Whey gourmet is too sweet (sucralose+stevia) vs. Kaizen (stevia only). The chocolate leanfit isolate never came to the warehouse in the GTA or online.

+9

Jan 2nd, 2023 4:53 pm

#5

jpwkr1: Sr. Member; Mar 20, 2016; 565 posts; 535 upvotes; Vancouver

Jan 2nd, 2023 4:53 pm

The "Isolate + Collagen $49.99" is showing as $57 for me.
Only the "LEANFIT Whey Protein – Vanilla Flavour" shows as $48.

I assume its $49 in store then?

+2

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:02 pm

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13inches: Deal Addict; Jul 14, 2006; 2625 posts; 3757 upvotes

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:02 pm

jpwkr1 wrote: ↑ The "Isolate + Collagen $49.99" is showing as $57 for me.
Only the "LEANFIT Whey Protein – Vanilla Flavour" shows as $48.

I assume its $49 in store then?

Yes, these are usually ~$10 cheaper in store.

+6

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:25 pm

#7

solasguitarra: Jr. Member; Nov 15, 2020; 170 posts; 206 upvotes

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:25 pm

Reviews are terrible, sad.

+1

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:31 pm

#8

M4F1R3: Newbie; Nov 2, 2018; 14 posts; 28 upvotes; Edmonton

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:31 pm

I bought the isolate a couple months ago. I forced myself to finish the bag. The taste is awful compared to the non-organic Leanfit Whey vanilla. Also, it does not mix well in water. Would never buy again.

+10

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:39 pm

#9

djnobility: Newbie; Sep 15, 2019; 60 posts; 25 upvotes

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:39 pm

The isolate + collagen tends to clump when stirring, but it dissolves once the clumps are broken. It is a very thick protein due to the collagen so make sure you are using a lot of liquid. It took a while to become accustomed to the taste, but I now prefer it to the cheaper whey protein that Costco also sells. Asides from the initial big clump, it mixes better than the cheaper whey protein and it also does not have soy in the ingredients (the cheaper whey protein mix now has soy in it).

+2

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:50 pm

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baz5: Deal Fanatic; Jul 7, 2004; 6849 posts; 2591 upvotes

Jan 2nd, 2023 5:50 pm

M4F1R3 wrote: ↑ I bought the isolate a couple months ago. I forced myself to finish the bag. The taste is awful compared to the non-organic Leanfit Whey vanilla. Also, it does not mix well in water. Would never buy again.

Agree. Don't buy this garbage. I was at the lake and was the only option at the grocery store. It is absolutely terrible. I actually emailed them to tell them how terrible it was. This is how protein tasted 20 years ago. Chalk that didn't mix and you hate to literally choke down.

Jan 2nd, 2023 6:37 pm

#11

inocent [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 25, 2007; 1975 posts; 917 upvotes; YYC

Jan 2nd, 2023 6:37 pm

Thanks for the feedback. Glad I didn't buy a bag. I'll stick to the gourmet isolate when it goes on sale.

+1

Jan 2nd, 2023 6:42 pm

#12

PhanTheMan: Newbie; Nov 25, 2014; 77 posts; 156 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 2nd, 2023 6:42 pm

I hated the isolate when I first tried it but eventually got used to it.

If you're using a shaker bottle make sure you add the liquid first before the protein. I find it requires a bit more liquid to dissolve properly.

I usually throw it in my blender with other things in it and it isn't too bad.

+2

Jan 2nd, 2023 7:09 pm

#13

Nightingale89: Newbie; Aug 23, 2022; 36 posts; 25 upvotes

Jan 2nd, 2023 7:09 pm

Finishing bag of this isolate. The taste is not great, not terrible; gourmet isolate was better. I bought another bag today because the price is the best on the market.

Jan 2nd, 2023 8:13 pm

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ADenariusSaved: Deal Addict; Jan 11, 2020; 4009 posts; 3292 upvotes

Jan 2nd, 2023 8:13 pm

Why would they add collagen? It's a shit incomplete protein.

Man, Kaizen was a huge loss, seeing these reviews. 1.6/5 lol...

.

+5

Jan 2nd, 2023 10:07 pm

#15

Geeyejoe: Newbie; Jul 14, 2021; 43 posts; 15 upvotes

Jan 2nd, 2023 10:07 pm

ADenariusSaved wrote: ↑Why would they add collagen? It's a shit incomplete protein.

Man, Kaizen was a huge loss, seeing these reviews. 1.6/5 lol...

Even worse is where the discount brands get the collagen from. You're paying extra for like bones and tendons.... blech

+1

Jan 2nd, 2023 10:21 pm

#16

ADenariusSaved: Deal Addict; Jan 11, 2020; 4009 posts; 3292 upvotes

Jan 2nd, 2023 10:21 pm

Geeyejoe wrote: ↑ Even worse is where the discount brands get the collagen from. You're paying extra for like bones and tendons.... blech

Doesn't seem very vegan lol.

Yeah, I wish we could just crowdbro-finance Kaizen back to life. The competition is just complete shit. I might actually have to go back to natural whole food.

.

+5

Jan 3rd, 2023 12:58 pm

#17

rilles: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2001; 6039 posts; 1413 upvotes; rural ontario

Jan 3rd, 2023 12:58 pm

I have one tub of Kaizen left from a bulk buy last year. I don't know if I should open it and use it or just stare adoringly at it - once its used then no more even again.

I guess adding collagen to protein will help make you buff with supple skin.

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+5

Jan 3rd, 2023 8:46 pm

#18

MotoCross817: Sr. Member; Jul 7, 2019; 789 posts; 651 upvotes

Jan 3rd, 2023 8:46 pm

Chocolate concentrate is pretty bland.

Jan 3rd, 2023 8:59 pm

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tyrrell: Sr. Member; Dec 30, 2006; 870 posts; 701 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 3rd, 2023 8:59 pm

MotoCross817 wrote: ↑ Chocolate concentrate is pretty bland.

Bland or taste like poop?

I can live with bland at this price point.

Jan 3rd, 2023 9:47 pm

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MotoCross817: Sr. Member; Jul 7, 2019; 789 posts; 651 upvotes

Jan 3rd, 2023 9:47 pm

tyrrell wrote: ↑ Bland or taste like poop?

I can live with bland at this price point.

Bland, faint chocolate, almost like nothing. Yah at this price I'm not complaining. First time trying I was excited to see the sale and was thinking of stocking up, but ill probably move on after 1 bag, or at least try the Vanilla instead.