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According to their previous updates, they picked a particular rice protein that apparently has a different mesh size, thanks to an innovation by the manufacture
by nbouscal 13y ago
According to their previous updates, they picked a particular rice protein that apparently has a different mesh size, thanks to an innovation by the manufacturer that has not spread throughout the industry yet. This choice was made to achieve a certain mouthfeel that they couldn't accomplish with other rice proteins. Not exactly a specialty/premium ingredient, but close enough.
- batmansbelt 13y agoThey should have used Barley or quinoa. They are much healthier than rice, and tastier too.
- icegreentea 13y agoYeah, but they tried hard to keep their price low. Remember that full meal replacements have existed before - one of soylent's differentiators is cost.
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- cgh 13y agoHow is protein derived from barley or quinoa healthier or tastier than rice protein?
- batmansbelt 13y agoHealthier: barley and quinoa have higher counts for most nutrients and are much higher in protein. Taste: Rice is quite bland (generally you put something flavourful on it), but barley and quinoa both have nice flavours on their own.
- cgh 13y agoThey aren't adding actual rice to the product. They are adding protein derived from rice. So these "other nutrients" and taste don't matter. Deriving protein from barley or quinoa would presumably be roughly the same thing (sub-optimal plant proteins) except a lot more expensive.
- rdl 13y agoWhat are the Skoda/Seat, VW, Audi, Porsche, Bentley/Lambo, and Bugatti of protein sources?
- batmansbelt 13y agoRice is cheaper per kilogram but there's much more protein per kg in barley and quinoa.
- blacksmith_tb 13y agoDifferent amino acid profiles, not sure about "other nutrients" in protein powder, though - I wouldn't expect much else, other than protein...