Product Review: Infinite Labs MassPort

I took a shot of this after a workout one fine day. MassPort from Infinite Labs, a recovery drink along the likes of Xtend. It does take the usual formula to greater heights with the inclusion of some complex carbs and salts.

So I've got BCAAs, glutamine, some creatines, the carbs and salt in a shaker....

and flavoured Fruit Punch. It's the all too familiar cherry taste once again but I found it alright. Not overdone and felt a little like Torrent's Cherry Berry Blast. The inclusion of maltodextrin and other complex carbs was immediately apparent as I took a swig. Kinda gives it a smooth and thicker texture.

I think its important for recovery drinks to taste reasonably good since we all look to reward ourselves after a grueling workout. In this case, MassPort gets the thumbs up.

Product Review: Muscle Juice Revolution 2600

It was only a matter of time before I tried this new and improved version of Muscle Juice, having had a couple of tubs of the last variety.

So what's different?

A new protein blend christened OCTO-Pro (8 types of protein), a whole lot less sugar (18 grams), added healthy fats, glutamine and a time-release carbohydrate complex.

Sure upped the ante from the old Muscle Juice which is quite simple in composition really.

Best of all, the folks at Ultimate managed to jam pack 11.1 lbs into the same sized tub thus providing the same 20 servings given 4-scoops per serve. Value for money is still on the cards for this product.

Taste? Honestly, not much difference from before and that's a good thing. Though it is rather puzzling how with 71% less sugar, the Revolution 2600 doesn't stray too far from the original.

Two thumbs up!

Product Review: MHP Dark Matter

Dark Matter. -noun

1. A hypothetical type of matter that is undetectable by its emitted radiation, but whose presence can be inferred from gravitational effects. Wikipedia

2. Item required to activate Quistis' final limit break: Shockwave Pulsar, one of only three damage sources that can exceed the four digit limit in Final Fantasy VIII. (the geek in me speaks... forget it if you don't get it).

3. Great tasting post-workout composite by MHP.

I'm just going to start right off the bat by saying how good this product tastes. It's fantastic, and almost makes me torn between it and UN Torrent, another post-workout I've been using.

Seen above is a sample pack of the Blue Raspberry flavour which I tried after training one night.

As I mixed it with some cold water, the fine powder immediately turns into a dark navy blue colour and the viscosity is akin to glob often seen in some Nickelodeon children game show back in the day.

I was fairly amused and took a swig after curiously swirling my shaker a few times. The first thought that hit me as my taste buds registered and olfactory senses signaled my brain was: "This thing tastes EXACTLY like a jelly mixture that hasn't gone to the fridge!"

Not agar mind you... but jelly, the kind that Bob of Monsters VS Aliens resembles. Makes me wonder if MHP's Dark Matter can be made into a jelly dessert.

Good stuff indeed. I should consider a tub to gauge it's efficacy.

The nutrition facts check out nicely with everything that's supposed to be in a post-workout composite.

There's protein, carbs, BCAAs, creatines, waxy maize starch and interestingly, glycerol monostearate. Though only 12 grams of protein per serve, it boasts a 600% increase in synthesis in the body, bumping up the number to 40 but honestly, I don't even know how that works. 12 x 6 = 72 in my books. Maybe there's some adjustment for loss in output... I'll never know.

Sometimes it's just better to look at it for what it simply is. MHP Dark Matter is a great-tasting PWO with a decent nutrition profile and quite economical with 20 servings a tub, given two scoops per serve.

Product Review: UN Torrent 3.28lbs Cherry Blast

I recently reviewed Real Gains as one of the components of my UN Mass Stack.

This right here is the other part of it.

UN Torrent, a post-workout nutrition (PWO) product. It's simply incredible. I'm thinking of making this my staple food on my workout days. Yes, I called it food. Bite me.

It's literally instant gratification drinking this after busting my ass in the gym. The smooth tangy ice cold shake is like a panacea that washes away all my pain and troubles. Just the thought of this simple pleasure that awaits the end of a workout is enough to spur me on but I must care not to let temptation rule the day, shortening my ROM, discounting my reps and whatnot for sake of tasting Torrent. Oh, what a love-hate relationship this is going to be...

With a supplement?! God, I must be going crazy.

Anyway, it's I wasn't kidding about how good it tastes and feels taking this supp after an intense workout. If that isn't motivation enough, then the results that go along with it is sure to bowl anyone over. Anyone serious enough about working out that is.

Just the other night when House-Breaker came home, I was sitting on my bench chilling out half-naked when he said, "OMFGKNNCCBBBQ! U TAKING STEROIDS OR WHAT?"

Like Snoop Doggy Dogg, I just turned to him slowly and said, "Don't need no dope ta get dem' ropes. Just Torrent baby, fo' shizzle mah nizzle," as I pointed to my awesome stack on the dining table.

With 20 grams of protein from hydrolyzed whey, 8 grams of BCAAs, 3 grams of a creatine blend and waxy maize starch for rapid nutrient shuttling, it's no wonder this is a winning formula.

I'm only careful not to overdo my creatine intake since there're 3 grams here already. Sometimes I do take a pure creatine supplement on workout days. Even the occasional pre-workout contains creatine so none of that either. Oh yes, no Xtend either (damn!) since that'll be overdoing the BCAAs. One can get an itching or tingling sensative if overdosed on these aminos. See how much goes into Torrent... it literally cuts out the need for other stuff. That's what a good PWO does.

Product Review: UN Real Gains 6.85lbs Cookies & Cream

I've recently started on a superb stack of which this is one of the components.

UN Real Gains and it ain't called that for no reason. This is one serious lean mass gainer.

It's been awhile since I last tasted this fine shake... maybe close to a year as I was trying out other products.

When Universal Nutrition recently released Real Gains in an all new Cookies & Cream flavour, I knew I had to try it so like a ship returning to familiar port, I carted off a 6.85lbs tub home. The container itself looks different now being all black and labeled to reflect Universal Nutrition's classic iconography. Sweet...

The whiff of the product itself is not very enticing I must say. But I brushed that aside since I'm no stranger to it... could be just the new flavour.

Mixability has improved a lot and the taste.... phenomenal! The cookie bits aren't too noticeable but the blend itself is perfect. Not too sweet like Muscle Juice's rendition of the flavour.

With 52 grams of protein, just the right amount of carbs and minimal sugar and fats, this gainer is really about quality gains. Though the calories doesn't hit four digits per serve, I think that can be played to an advantage. For example, I actually take it about an hour before bed when I don't really need so many calories. The casein content works wonders to keep my body fuelled for growth as I sleep.

I just hope I don't get addicted to this stuff.

Product Review: Ultimate Prostar Whey

I regularly get questions from friends and clients alike about protein powders. Questions like,

"Which is the best brand?"

"What is the best flavour?"

"How many grams protein so-and-so product has in a serve?"

"How to take and when?"

and my all-time favourite, "Which is the cheapest ar?"

Granted, some of these are pretty valid questions and asking them is a perfect exercise of consumer savvyness. But in all honesty, I also believe that one man's meat is another man's poison. What works for me might not apply to you and vice versa. Think about it, isn't it the same with infant formula? or medicine? or fashion? Everyone's made differently and variety is the spice of life.

Having said that, finding a supplement that works for you can be like searching for true love so sometimes it's just best to judge for yourself. While I may be able to tackle the technical questions with absolute certainty, I usually just find middle-ground for the more vague ones and leave it to interpretation.

Case in point. Let's observe a simple product here: Ultimate Nutrition Prostar Whey. Another bread and butter product for any gym rat. Good ol' Chocolate flavour in a 2 pound tub with 22 grams of protein per serving. With 35 of these servings per tub and having almost no fat and sugar, it's food champions are made of.

But is it the best brand?

What constitutes a best brand? Is it the overall product quality? It's efficacy? The magnitude of following or customer loyalty? Company strength? If so, then Ultimate Nutrition definitely checks out... c'mon, they're even the title sponsor for Mr. Olympia this year!

But let's not get caught up with all that. Just look at the product before you and be rational.

The modest container hides a fine instantized powder. No surprises here. It's the industry's standard these days so if you're still getting crummy ass products that clump from some pharmacy or personal care shop, STOP. That's wasting your top dollar man.

Give it a few whirls in a shaker and the homogenous mixture is ready for consumption. As expected from a regular whey, it's not very rich unless mixed with milk (yum yum..) or other flavour enhancers like peanut butter, honey, oats and the like.

But to some of us, taste is secondary. We care about what's in the potent mix and what it can do for the body more than anything else. Having this kind of mindset really makes a difference how one looks at food on a daily basis. lol

Anyway, Prostar's ideal for that anabolic window post-workout. It's rapidly absorbed and with about 10 flavours to choose from, I don't see how anyone can't be pleased.

Product Review: EAS Myoplex Original

Are you,

1. A bachelor/bachelorette living on your own in the city trying to eke out a life with no homecooked food?
2. Someone with terrible nutrition timing due to work or other contraints?
3. An avid traveler with a hectic schedule?
4. Trying to manage weight with some funky diet programme?
5. An athlete, gym rat or someone who leads an active lifestyle?
6. A curious monkey with a knack for trying the unknown?

Well if the answer is 'Yes' to any one or more of the above, then this product is a lifesaver.

EAS Myoplex Original Meal Replacement Powder (MRP). Essentially, it is designed to be a complete meal, providing all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals in a shake. Pretty nifty eh?

Just to yammer a lil' on the company, EAS is one of the earliest sports nutrition company to hit the market and they really do have quite an expansive range of products. In fact, they are credited with releasing the very first commercial grade creatine product, Phosphagen, a simple monohydrate. Together with Myoplex, these have been their flagship products for some time as many fitness buffs can attest.

The insulated paper packet comes with an easy-to-tear top and I'm treated to a pleasant chocolate whiff as the fine powder hits the water in my shaker.

One serving packs about 280 calories, which I think cuts it right down the middle. It is not too much like a gainer which typically packs 600-1000 calories a serve and neither is it too little like a standard whey protein which would usually hover around 100 calories or so a serve.

That's makes it ideal for diet programmes and weight watchers. I also find it quite satiating even for myself (with my crazy metabolism) and this could be due to its mid-range Glycemic Index rating.

Coupled with 42 grams of protein and only 3 grams of fat, this is quite the superfood really. The carbs are a little low with only 23 grams but that can be easily remedied if one chooses to binge on crackers or rice cakes with this shake.

The shake itself is a little too frothy when shaken vigourously. It mixes very well though so no real complains but I wonder how it would fare in a blender instead.

Product Review: Gaspari MyoFusion

Finally, the last product in my lil' Gaspari Stack.

Gaspari MyoFusion... Good ol' protein. It's bread and butter for any gym rat or athlete.

It belongs to the sustained-release category of protein supplements along the likes of GAT Muscletein, MAP Freak Fix and MHP Probolic.

So then, the common question a savvy consumer would ask is, "What's the difference?"

It'll be difficult to answer this question without being long-winded so just to simplify things, I'll say that one should always look at 3 basic criteria: economy, efficacy and taste (yeah, it's OK to be a big baby sometimes).

Looking at MyoFusion's nutrition facts, I can already see that it's a quality product with it's unique blend of ingredients. The protein variety checks out with Cross-Flow Cold Process and Microfiltered Whey Protein Concentrate and Isolate, Egg Albumen, and Milk Protein Isolate for that sustained-release. But what sets it apart from the others is the inclusion of CLA and Flaxseed Oil for that balance of healthy fats and metabolism boost.

A single scoop of MyoFusion packs close to 160 calories which is a little higher than your typical whey protein but still tolerable for those on a diet. A notable mention is also the 25 grams of protein in a serving and with about 25 servings per 2lb tub, its pretty good value.

Taste? I took a swig of it after gym and found it quite pleasant. Perhaps not as rich as Probolic but decent nonetheless. Definitely eases the senses after toiling the weights. ^_^

Product Review: Gaspari SizeOn

The second product in the Gaspari Stack.

After Superpump 250 blew like a tumbleweed in the wind for me, I was honestly hoping that SizeOn would totally bring it on.

And boy it did alright.

At first whiff upon opening the sachet, I'm greeted by a scent reminiscent of chinese ginseng. Not too strange... but I braced myself in expectation of a taste that would go along with that scent.

Surprisingly, it didn't taste that way. In fact, I think it tastes absolutely awesome. A nice, thick, zesty flavour that feels full-bodied and is simply perfect as a reward after a grueling gym session.

So what does SizeOn do? Like its namesake, it's definitely meant to make you bigger but the thing is... it doesn't contain any protein. WHAT? NO PROTEIN?

yum....

Well, think of it as a support product. While we all know that muscles are mostly made from protein, it is also crucial to have supporting factors. SizeOn aids volumization and recovery with its proprietary blend of creatines, electrolytes, minerals and carbs.

Any gym goer who knows his/her stuff knows that you don't grow before or during a workout. It is after - when you are resting and recovering that the body strengthens itself and improves.

And this is where I think SizeOn trumps.

Product Review: GAT Muscletein Ultra-7

Here's a sneak peek at GAT (German American Technologies) Muscletein Ultra-7, a sustained-release protein.

Now, sustained-release protein products are usually pretty tasty stuff and work wonders for the body but the drawback is their cost. They are considerably more expensive than your good ol' bread and butter whey and rightfully so, because sustained-release proteins usually contains a spectrum of protein sources like egg, casein, and other various milk fractions. You pay more to get more, it's simple logic.

But that might soon be a thing of the past with this one. Not that this product defies logic, but for some reason, it's 5 pounder tub is quite affordable. Yes, that's another thing you don't see everyday, 5 pounds of sustained-released protein. Most of em' come in 2lbs. At least over here in Malaysia it does. C'mon take your pick: MAP Freak Fix, MHP Probolic-SR, Axis Labs Muscle Delight, and the list goes on.. Muscletech Nitrotech doesn't count. That's a thing of the past.

Seen here is a sachet of Strawberry flavoured Muscletein Ultra-7. The number 7 supposedly denoted the different types of protein that makes up the product: Ultrafiltered Whey Protein Concentrate, Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Micellar Alpha And Beta Caseins And Caseinates, Milk Protein Isolate, Egg Albumin and Glutamine Peptides.

The powder is very fine and upon tearing the packet, there is an instant waft of the smell of butterscotch. It's strange... but really very appetizing!

As with most instantized proteins, Muscletein Ultra-7 dissolved very well although shaking it does produce a bit of foam just like UN Ultra Whey Pro. Well, not too much of a problem for us big guys... we ain't babies about to regurgitate milk after sucking up some foam. A mighty belch is prolly the only effect this will cause.

I took a sip and it really does taste..... butterscotchy. But blended very well with a strawberry flavour. Yummy I must say. It made me want to down the whole shaker at once. Fuuny how the label only says 4 grams of sugar per serving, but it does taste quite sweet. Hmmm...

However, I couldn't say the same for the Chocolate flavour. It wasn't bad, but somehow Strawberry had more kick. There was the same underlying butterscotch tinge and maybe the choc was a lil' overpowered by that. Goes to show that flavours can vary a lot despite being a same product. Or it could just be me.

In any case, definitely a 5-star product. Great taste, great value (45 grams of protein per serve) and good affordability.

Product Review: Muscle Juice 2544... Again!

I've done this before, so I'm not going to go through the details again which would simply be the same.

The difference here, is the flavour!

Cookies and Cream babeh! Man, does this flavour rock. Especially when I'm feeling sucky after a hard day's work or a grueling gym session.

Check it out, it has lil' cookie bits in it...

With just water alone, it tastes like a Flurry from MickeyDs. I've not tried mixing it with milk yet but I can just imagine how crazy that will be.

Keeping me satiated every night before bed... this calorie bomb is giving me the boost I need to pack on some serious size.

Product Review: MAP Freak Fix

Here's a relatively new protein product on the block by MAP (Muscle Asylum Project). Having won the New Brand of the Year 2008 Supplement Award, the people at MAP sure have to work hard to make sure that their products stack up to the competition. I mean, consumers are getting smarter and they're more likely to trust a decades old company like Universal Nutrition rather than a fresh off the mill one like MAP.

But that's not being very fair isn't it? We shouldn't be too quick to write off new kids on the block. Sometimes they might come with better technology and innovation.

So here I've got MAP's Freak Fix Muscle Whey in Chocolate Blackout flavour. This lil' 2lb tub of protein stands in line with the other advanced protein supplements out there like MHP's Probolic, Axis Labs' Muscle Delight or the notorious Muscletech Nitrotech. Not just your average whey protein, Freak Fix boasts a whey blend of isolates, concentrates and caseinates. OK... that's a given for most advanced protein supps I know... so what's the diff? Well, supposedly there is this technology they claim as the Wave Pulse, which is to describe the staggered nutrient delivery to the body. Apparently the protein components have been compounded in a specific ratio to create this effect.

How real and how important is this? I have no idea. I'm sure if they dare to claim as such then there must be scientific validation. I'm pretty sure it can't be felt (definitely no throbbing sensation, lol).

Well in any case, apart from protein content, which is by the way 34 grams per serve, there is also a decent amount of BCAA and creatine monohydrate mixed in with a few other ingredients to modulate better growth and recovery.


I took a peek into the tub.




A very ominous look. The powder seems ashen. I whipped out a scoop and mixed up a serve.

Man, I thought I've seen all colours... but black? Reminds me of black sesame dessert. They certainly weren't kidding when they said Chocolate Blackout.

I took a swig of the viscous liquid.

"Hmm, tastes like Nitrotech," was my first reaction.

It wasn't too out of this world. The chocolate didn't taste as dairy-like as IsoGainer and it certainly was no Muscle Milk. It was... simple... for something so complex.

Quite alright I guess. I wonder if I'll get around to trying the vanilla or strawberry versions sometime.

Product Review: MHP Probolic-SR

I was quite excited about this one.

MHP or Maximum Human Performance is an up and coming brand of sports nutrition and from their modest range of products, Probolic-SR is touted as their best. Sorry, that's being a little ambiguous because you can't really compare different product-types to each other. What I meant is that in terms of popularity, Probolic-SR is ahead of their pre-workout, gainer, etc; and for good reasons.

It tastes freakin' awesome. Smooth and easy on the senses. The benchmark is of course the chocolate flavour and by tasting it, I immediately could grasp the fine texture of the shake. With 6 other flavours to choose from, I'm sure it's only a matter of preference. What's fundamental is the how fine the blend is and how good the flavouring tech is. From that, I can safely reason that the other flavours oughta be fine if not just as awesome.

Now in nutrition aspects, Probolic-SR packs about 20 grams of protein per serve, which is just one scoop. This is different from most advance protein blends that typically needs two scoops per serve. It evens out anyway you look at it though.

The key defining property of Probolic-SR is its super extended sustained release protein. Using a proprietary blend of soy protein, casein, whey concentrate and BCAA's, it's something you don't see in other equivalents. As shown in the picture above, the payoff is a 12 hour feed of proteins for the body. How excellent is that? Imagine, take 1 serving in the morning and 1 before bed and your body is totally fuelled round the clock. And it's not like there is a bloated or utter satiation as I still could have lunch despite downing a serve 2 hours before. It's just there in the blood providing nutrients and with so little sugar and carbs, dietary habits won't be affected. Or maybe it's just my ravenous appetite... lol

Good stuff really. I'll be looking forward to the other range of products from MHP and how they stack up.

Product Review: Controlled Labs Green Magnitude

"Lift in colour"... that's the tagline for Controlled Labs, a brand that's relatively new here in Malaysia but gaining fast popularity due to its simple yet promising line of supplements.

The colour I picked: Green.

Green Magnitude is their creatine supplement which comes in two sizes - 40 servings or 80 servings. What you see above here is the 40 serves one. It's always a plus if companies bother to produce products in varying sizes. One, it lets the fence-sitters tryout the product before committing to a bulk dose. Two, it's budget friendly and also allows you to plan your stack.

The flavour for this one is Sour Green Apple but honestly, it's not sourish at all. It's like... having apple juice... the green one.. not Zeppel. Fans of sour tasting supplements can opt for the Lemonade flavour. That'll do it for ya.

Now onto product build. Green Mag boasts a creatine blend much like UN's Storm and has a patented form of creatine that boosts strength. No monohydrates here. This one just banks on two creatines and a reasonable amount of ingredients that promote cognitive ability.

Like all creatines, I'd give it about a month before judging its effects.

Product Review: Ultimate Nutrition Muscle Juice 2544

This bad boy right here packs some serious caloric punch. With 1000+ calories per serving, a shaker-load of this is more than your average gainer. So what's the difference? Or rather, what's the catch?

Well let's see, from the picture you can tell it give 55 grams per serving so that checks out in terms of protein content. Then there's about 162 grams of carbs in a serve so thats a little more than your average but for active people or those with high metabolism, it's all good. As for the much dreaded fat content, this is the catch. There's 17 grams right there in a standard serving of four scoops. If you're super religious about your nutritional intake or very prone to putting on fat then Muscle Juice isn't too ideal. Otherwise, wallop away cause this is one pretty good tasting product!

If you think about it, and put things in perspective, 17 grams of fat ain't too bad really. Plus, this gainer's content of trans fats, (which is really what everyone should worry about since we've only got a 2g a day limit) is actually... zero.

All in all, I think the pros outweighs the cons. Especially for skinny guys and girls.

Product Review: ABB PurePro

Sweet...

is not exactly how I would describe the taste of ABB's PurePro. Not that it is off-putting or anything like that... it sure does taste fine as a protein supplement. It's just that there is this salty tinge to it... and a bit of an almond after taste. I suppose that would only be accurate, seeing that the flavour is Vanilla Praline.

All other aspects checks out as well. A serve packs about 20 grams of protein with a typical amino acid breakdown; no aspartame; minimal carbs, sugar and cholesterol to give about 110 calories in a scoop. The protein source itself is a combination of whey isolates and concentrates to give that varied utility to the body.

In any case, sipping on this kinda reminds me of this song...

Makes me wanna do the ParaPara.

Product Review: Nutrabolics Isogainer

Looking all sleek in black and silver is Nutrabolics' answer for a gainer. Here's a look at the facts...

Pretty decent I would say, packing 60 grams of protein per serve with tolerable amounts of fat and sugar. The calories stack up to close to 700 but the highlight of the product is really the proprietary ingredients which I fail to capture here... hahah.

Anyway, just keeping the basics in mind is what's important sometimes. Isogainer does taste quite nice, with a rich chocolate milk flavour. But it does take quite a while to shake down. Perhaps the serving size is quite large... although it's 3 scoops per serve but the scoop is larger than the usual 30 gram size and consequently, results in a 13 servings 5 pounder tub.

Well, there's always the 10 pounds size to consider.. heh

Product Review: UN Unisyn

This is one for those who,

i) find it difficult to eat proper meals in a day due to whatever reasons

ii) want to cut down on eating out and yet do not want to cook for whatever reasons

iii) have no problem with daily meals but would like to mix it up

iv) 2 words: weight management.

I could prolly come up with a couple more reasons but you kinda get the picture. An MRP is quite versatile really and having tried this one from Universal, I must say that it's actually pleasant. Mixed almost instantly into a thick homogenous mixture and the whiff of it is enticing.

As I clear my thoughts and took the first gulp, the first thing that hit me was how natural tasting it was. Not too sweet, just the right texture and satiating. I could live with this... it's like space food.

Featuring a full profile of vitamins and minerals with the right balance of the macro - protein (44g) , carbs (22g) and fats (1.4g), Unisyn really does look like sound nutrition in a pack. But honestly, nothing beats solid food so I'd best put this one in only for convenience factor rather than banking on it extensively.

Product Review: UN Storm

With the barrage of creatine supplements out there today, how does one make a right choice?

Stick to a monohydrate? That's so yesterday man... But seriously, it really becomes tough to decide sometimes.

Now if you approach it objectively, there are essentially 3 things to consider: cost, efficacy and quality. With that in mind, Universal Nutrition comes to thought. I checked out Storm, a creatine complex from the brand...

It say's fruit punch flavour on the tub of 1.81 lbs, but really, its more like cherry. Not that it's bad or anything like that, but perhaps a bit of an acquired taste. You either like it, learn to live with it or chuck it entirely.

Each of the 80 servings the container packs will provide a blend of 4 different forms of creatine. Apart from good ol' monohydrate, there's also a tricreatine, a malate and magnesium chelate which should provide for better saturation in the body. From personal experience, it really is all about concentration over time.

That aside, Storm also provides minute amounts of betaine, citrulline malate, arginine and beta-alanine. Very popular ingredients to supplement especially for sports...

Product Review: Dr. CarbRite Diet Bars

This here's a protein bar. Packin' 21 grams of protein and about 2 grams of impact carbs makes it a sweeter deal than most of the other choices available out there.

While it checks out in nutrition profile both quantitatively and qualitatively, what remains as a deal maker or breaker is taste. Unless of course you're the kind of person that can mentally block out the emetic center of the brain and down anything.

Anyway, UN's Dr. Carbrite Diet Bar tastes pretty good. Somewhat very rich though may be a little dry. Nibbling is the best way to savour the flavour as biting off a chuck may overwhelm the senses.

That brings us to the next point: flavours. There are 11 different flavours to choose from. Blueberry cheesecake, cookie dough, s'mores, frosted cinnamon bun, chocolate brownie, chocolate mint cookie, toasted coconut, chocolate banana nut with soy nuts, lemon meringue and raspberry chocolate truffle. You can always tell a product's strength from the number of flavours it has and UN has really trumped this one. Ain't your regular choc and vanilla variety you see everywhere else. The toasted coconut one actually has real coconut fibres in it.

Though sometimes I think they should know when to stop. Chocolate banana nut with soy nuts? Man, a little too funky.