For gym-goers and recreational athletes, whey protein has long been considered the “gold standard” for proteins because of its complete amino acid profile and perfect digestibility score (PDCAAS 1). Until recently, plant-based proteins weren’t as high-quality of a protein source as whey. Zhou Nutrition set out to make a plant-based protein powder option that could meet whey on every metric. So they looked to fermentation technology to create Plant Complete, a perfect vegan protein.

By using a blend of pea and rice proteins and fermenting the blend with shiitake mushroom mycelia, Zhou Nutrition has created the future of plant-based proteins. Because of the multi-source blend, Plant Complete has a complete amino acid profile, which is a key factor for supporting lean muscle mass. That means that Plant Complete has all 9 essential amino acids that the body needs to get through diet, just like whey.

It also has a perfect PDCAAS score of 1 — a game-changing metric for vegan protein powders. A PDCAAS score of 1 means that all 21 grams of protein in each scoop are being utilized, not lost during digestion. In other words, Plant Complete is as bioavailable as whey, eggs, or a glass of milk — which is as good as proteins get.

Not only did Zhou Nutrition make a more usable plant protein, they made one that tastes better. Plant Complete’s fermentation process helps improve the gritty taste and texture common with plant proteins, while also making Plant Complete easier to digest and gentler on the stomach.

So next time you need a post workout drink or a morning protein-packed smoothie, look for Zhou Nutrition’s Plant Complete.

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