- Protein blend (Fermented Yeast Protein + Pea & Pumpkin Seed Protein Isolate)
- Raw Cocoa powder
- Natural Chocolate flavour
- Soy lecithin
- Salt
- Monkfruit extract
PDCAAS ~1
Intake Booster
Easy to Digest
100% Vegan
NO Fillers
NO Aftertaste
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Benefits
- Supports muscle growth and faster daily recovery
- Helps maintain energy throughout the entire day
- Supports strength, performance, and active lifestyles daily
- Helps keep you fuller between regular meals
- Supports healthy bones, tissues, and body functions
- Helps support metabolism and everyday wellness naturally
How to Use
Recommended Usage
Mix 1 scoop (35g) with 250ml water.
Can be used:
- Post workout
- Between meals
- Morning nutrition support
- Daily wellness routine
For best results use consistently as part of a balanced lifestyle and nutrition routine.
What Research Says
Linear Programming for Optimal Protein Blending
Dimina & Mariotti
- ✔ Legume proteins (pea family) + seed proteins are the optimal complementary pair.
- ✔ Legumes supply lysine & arginine; seeds supply methionine, cysteine & valine.
- ✔ Even 10% addition of a complementary protein dramatically improves the limiting amino acid score.
- ✔ Yeast/microbial proteins have strong EAAs but are limited in methionine/cysteine, which seeds resolve.
Pea (10%) reinforces lysine redundancy and BCAA balance.
Small complementary additions create outsized improvements in overall amino acid score.
Understanding Dietary Protein Quality: DIAAS and Beyond
Matthews, Arentson-Lantz, Moughan, Wolfe, Ferrando & Church
- ✔ For incomplete plant proteins, consuming complementary proteins may be beneficial.
- ✔ EAA density, digestibility & leucine content are the strongest predictors of muscle protein synthesis.
- ✔ Fermentation (yeast) and isolation (pea, pumpkin) reduce antinutrients and substantially improve digestibility.
- ✔ DIAAS is the preferred metric; blends can achieve higher DIAAS than any single protein by resolving limiting amino acids.
Pumpkin seed adds methionine (a methylation substrate and MPS co-factor).
Together they improve EAA density, digestibility & leucine availability.
Comparative Evaluation of Legume and Yeast Protein Powder Supplements
Zhang, Luo, Zhao, Ali, Wang, Wang, Yu & Wang
- ✔ Yeast protein supplement (YPS) PDCAAS: 1.14 — higher than casein (1.12), soy (1.03), pea (0.76), and faba bean (0.78).
- ✔ YPS had the highest EAA and BCAA content of all tested supplements.
- ✔ Yeast and legume proteins show complementary advantages; their combination supports the development of nutritionally balanced and functionally versatile vegan foods.
• Pea protein contributes high lysine and moderate digestibility.
• Pumpkin seed supports methionine balance and overall amino acid completeness.
• Combined blends achieve ~95.4% overall amino acid optimization.
Why are DIAAS & PDCAAS important?
DIAAS and PDCAAS are scientific measures used to evaluate protein quality, digestibility, and amino acid utilization efficiency in the body.
Research suggests that complementary protein blending can significantly improve amino acid balance, digestibility, leucine availability, and overall protein effectiveness.
Code Protein’s 80/10/10 formulation is designed using these principles to support a more complete and balanced vegan protein profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Code Protein?
A. Code Protein is a daily protein blend made with fermented yeast protein,
pea protein, and pumpkin seed isolate. It is created to support active
lifestyles with balanced nutrition, smooth mixing, and a clean-label formulation.
Q. Why Code Protein?
A. Code Protein is designed for people looking for convenient daily nutrition
without unnecessary fillers. It helps support recovery, strength, and wellness
while fitting easily into everyday routines.
Q. What is fermented yeast protein?
A. Fermented yeast protein is a vegan protein made through a natural
fermentation process where nutritional yeast is cultivated under controlled
conditions to create a nutrient-rich protein source.
Q. Why fermented yeast protein?
A. Fermented yeast protein offers a modern alternative to traditional
protein sources. It is valued for its balanced amino acid profile,
sustainable production process, and smooth nutritional experience.
Q. What makes yeast protein so popular?
A. Yeast protein is becoming popular because of its light texture, easy digestibility, and versatility. It works well for people looking for plant-based nutrition that fits comfortably into daily lifestyles.
Q. Does it cause bloating like whey?
A. Yeast protein is generally gentler on the stomach compared to dairy-based proteins. Many people prefer it as a more comfortable option for regular consumption.
Q. Is this safe for everyday use?
A. Yes. Code Protein is suitable for daily consumption as part of a balanced diet and can be used regularly to help meet everyday nutritional needs.
Q. What does it taste like?
A. Code Protein has a mild and smooth taste that blends well with shakes, smoothies, oats, coffee, and other everyday recipes.
Q. Compare Amino Acid Profiling for Yeast Protein Vs. Whey Protein Vs. Plant Protein?
Amino acids are important for muscle support, recovery, and overall body function.
| Feature | Yeast Protein | Whey Protein | Regular Plant Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Amino Acids | Complete | Complete | May vary |
| BCAAs | Balanced | High | Moderate |
| Digestibility | Good | Good | Often lower |
| Dairy-Free | Yes | No | Yes |
| Texture & Mixability | Smooth | Creamy | Can feel grainy |
Q. Why is PDCAAS important? What is the PDCAAS of Code Protein?
A. PDCAAS measures how efficiently the body can use a protein source. A score closer to 1 indicates higher protein quality and better amino acid utilization. Code Protein is formulated with a PDCAAS close to 1.
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