ON CASEIN QUESTION

sardina1Sardina1

Freshman

no merits

258 days ago

Okay so I just mixed up a nightime shake with ON's 100% Casein... I used:
-1 scoop vanilla
-2 ice cubes
-8 oz 1% milk
-some berries
-teaspoon creatine & glutamine each

...the weird thing was that it got really thick, real fast...My blender almost froze up because the blade couldn't run through it. I had to eat the shake with a spoon (it was still really good & tasty though)... my question is why did it thicken so fast like this? When I use 100% whey instead of the casein, this doesn't happen.

-mike

btw, I'm a relatively new reader/first time poster, so far i think this site is great!
Brad DavisBrad Davis

ON Reps and Sets

36 merits

258 days ago

yes casein thickens up a lot but that is one of the great reasons also that its a slow digesting protein.
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Korjer2003Korjer2003

Senior

37 merits

258 days ago

I love ON's choclate casein, even with water it tastes awsome! Prolly my favorite protein shake out there.
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SheilaSheila

ON Sets and Reps

8 merits

258 days ago

I love the thickness of the casein and the taste. If you want it thinner just add a little more water. I know several people who prefers it thinner.
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Biggie973Biggie973

Senior

16 merits

258 days ago

once casein gets in contact with any liquid, it thickens up. I figured out a way not so it won't thickened up on you. Add whatever liquid you use & put that in the blender first, then start the mixing, then add the casein. See what happens then. I usually add a little more liquid as the casein goes in.
sardina1Sardina1

Freshman

no merits

258 days ago

Thanks for the tips guys... I was just suprised by the extreme thickening! haha the advice sounds good
amber19Amber19

Freshman

no merits

258 days ago

Ironically I just purchased this protein a few days ago, and after buying hundreds of tubs in the past, this is THE BEST!! Like another poster said, even with water it is awesome!
Biggie973Biggie973

Senior

16 merits

258 days ago

I want to try ON's Cookie & Cream Casein.
V DelcampoV Delcampo

ON Reps and Sets

12 merits

258 days ago

that does sound good biggie
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PmPm

Student Professor

24 merits

258 days ago

Interesting side note: I've found that casein works better than whey in oatmeal (probably cream of wheat or grits too). Whey proteins have a way of "interrupting" the avenalin/avenin/beta-glucan matrix in oatmeal, making the final mixture much more thin and runny.

Egg protein will work too, but ya gotta let the oats cool down a little more before you add the protein - otherwise you'll get more of an oatmeal omelet, yum

Joliet JerryJoliet Jerry

Junior

50 merits

258 days ago

OF COURSE....it's the dreaded avenalin/avenin/beta-glucan matrix interruption. I WOULD have commented on that...but I leave the easy stuff to PM :)~
PmPm

Student Professor

24 merits

258 days ago

I know you would JJ ...just figured I'd take care of your light work for ya
MrpresidentMrpresident

Senior

12 merits

258 days ago

Pm I know about the oatmeal omelet.lol
PmPm

Student Professor

24 merits

258 days ago

I wonder how the oatmeal omelet would taste if you went with savory, rather than sweet, seasonings? ...maybe some salt n' pepper and parmesan cheese instead of Splenda and cinnamon.

...sounds like a job/experiment for our friend Gizmonel.
JwspartanJwspartan

Freshman

no merits

258 days ago

does anyone know if there are any premade casein drinks out there? I've been taking the muscle milk premade at work just cuz its easier than having a big protein container at my desk.
BogeyBogey

Sophomore

29 merits

257 days ago

You may want to rethink that RTD Muscle Milk:

http://www.rippedacademy.com/quad/topic/Is-Muscle-Milk-Bad-For-You-1237
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JwspartanJwspartan

Freshman

no merits

257 days ago

Thanks for posting that Bogey... any suggestions on any other premades? I've seen Labrada's Lean Body out there, also some Myoplex and other EAS.
PmPm

Student Professor

24 merits

257 days ago

JW,

Why not just throw a shaker cup full of casein powder in your bag and mix up your shake at the water fountain on your way out of the gym?

You'll save yourself some money and it won't take you much (if any, depending how long the line at the counter is) more time.

Joliet JerryJoliet Jerry

Junior

50 merits

257 days ago

If you want a RTD casein drink try Micellar Milk by Nature's Best. Of course, PM's way is the best approach!