1.6 kg Pro recovery pack (800 g x2)

Let’s look at carbohydrates. The amount of protein, on the other hand, doesn’t make a difference: we set all our recovery products at around 23 g per serving.
Consider a typical week. For strength training sessions or moderate-paced workouts, Altitude Whey Protein (Classic line) is sufficient: its formula contains just the minimum amount of carbohydrates to complement the protein, and it’s suitable for daily use.
On the day of a game, competition, or workout that has put your glycogen stores to the test, Pro Recovery really comes into its own: in addition to the same protein, it provides nearly 50 g of high-glycemic-index carbohydrates. That’s why it’s reserved for these specific occasions.

Because it would have forced us to give up our milk. The milk from which we derive our whey isolate is not certified organic: it’s milk from the Rhône-Alpes region, supplied to us by our partner, the Union des Producteurs de Beaufort, as part of an extensive farming system where herds graze. We preferred this local source to organic milk, for which we wouldn’t have had the same guarantee of local origin. The rest of our ingredients follow a different approach: sugar, cocoa, vanilla powder, corn maltodextrin… are sourced organically whenever possible, and Ecocert inspects and certifies us accordingly.

None. Our recipes do not contain any added proteins or amino acids: BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, valine) are naturally present in whey powder, which is richer in these amino acids than most plant-based proteins. As for cocoa and other ingredients, their contribution to amino acids is negligible.

Whey proteins—the part of cow’s milk also known as whey—are purified to a high concentration. To achieve this, our whey undergoes two stages of mechanical filtration—microfiltration and ultrafiltration—carried out without any increase in temperature, in order to minimize protein denaturation. Atomization completes the process: in a matter of milliseconds, the liquid is transformed into an extremely fine powder.
Specifically, five proteins make up the bulk of this isolate, foremost among them beta-lactoglobulin, followed by alpha-lactalbumin; next come bovine serum albumin, lactoferrin, and immunoglobulins. Their value lies in their amino acid profile: they contain many essential amino acids, particularly BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, valine), which play a key role in muscle protein synthesis. It is this profile that earned whey its early popularity in bodybuilding. They also contain a significant amount of glutamic acid, from which glutamine is derived.

It’s best consumed after exercise, especially after a very intense session (competition, game, grueling workout), preferably between 30 minutes and 2 hours later. Keep in mind the serving size: one serving consists of 80 g of powder mixed with 400 ml of liquid, which is significantly more than a standard whey shake. So, when you take it in relation to a meal matters.
If your post-workout meal is complete, balanced, and cannot be delayed, taking Pro Recovery right before it might curb your appetite and reduce your food intake during that meal. There are two solutions: drink it at least 1 to 1.5 hours before sitting down to eat, which should largely offset its appetite-suppressing effect, or save it for the end of the meal, as a dessert, if the meal follows immediately after the workout.
Things change if the planned meal is not very balanced (fast food, pizza, etc.): in that case, it’s better to rely on Pro Recovery, even if taken right before the meal, even if it means the meal ends up being lighter.

Not at all. When stirred into a liquid, proteins trap small air bubbles and form foam, the amount of which varies depending on their purity. Many powders contain lecithin—very often soy lecithin—to reduce this foam; however, this emulsifier is an additive, and we do not use it, nor do we use any other processed soy-derived ingredients. After vigorous mixing, a little foam may remain, but it will subside on its own.
In hot weather, there’s usually more foam, since heat disrupts the bonds that proteins form with water. Here’s a tip: store the powder in a cool, dry place, such as a basement, or in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed bag; this preserves its quality and reduces the amount of foam. Finally, when preparing your shake, start with the liquid, add the powder, and then follow the instructions on the package.