Vanilla Pro recovery

It all depends on your carbohydrate needs, because when it comes to protein, both options are equivalent: about 23 g per serving, just like all our recovery products.
Do you work out regularly—whether doing strength training or low- to moderate-intensity workouts? Altitude Whey Protein, in its classic line, is designed for daily use: it contains only the minimum amount of carbohydrates needed to complement its protein content.
Have you just finished a very intense workout that has heavily depleted your glycogen stores? Pro Recovery takes over, providing an additional 50 g of high-glycemic-index carbohydrates. Save it for specific occasions: after a game, a race, or a truly demanding workout.

A concentrated form of whey protein, whey is a liquid derived from cow’s milk. To produce our isolate, the whey is filtered using purely mechanical methods (microfiltration, ultrafiltration) at cold temperatures without heating, which minimizes protein denaturation. It then undergoes atomization: an almost instantaneous drying process—taking on the order of a millisecond—that transforms it into a very fine powder.
In your shaker, you’ll find mainly beta-lactoglobulin and alpha-lactalbumin, as well as bovine serum albumin, lactoferrin, and immunoglobulins. These proteins are rich in essential amino acids and BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, valine), which are involved in muscle protein synthesis: this is why the bodybuilding community was the first to take an interest in them. They also provide a significant amount of glutamic acid, from which your body produces glutamine.

Because of the milk. As for the rest, you’ll find as many organic ingredients as possible in our recipes (cocoa, sugar, corn maltodextrin, vanilla powder…), and Ecocert monitors and certifies us in this regard. However, the milk in our whey isolate is not certified organic. We’ve chosen to prioritize local sourcing: milk from the Rhône-Alpes region, supplied by our partner, the Union des Producteurs de Beaufort, and sourced from an extensive pasture-based system, rather than organic milk from a source farther away.

After exercise, especially if it was very intense (a game, a run, a tough workout…), ideally between 30 minutes and 2 hours afterward. Also keep in mind the meal that follows: one serving is 80 g of powder in 400 ml, which is more than a standard whey shake.
Do you have a complete, balanced meal waiting for you right after, with no way to delay it? Don’t take Pro Recovery right before, or its appetite-suppressing effect may reduce your intake during that meal. Do you have at least 1 to 1.5 hours before your next meal? You can drink it beforehand: after that time, the appetite-suppressing effect should be much weaker. And if a meal is unavoidable right after your workout, save it for dessert.
Is a less balanced meal planned (fast food, pizza, etc.)? In that case, prioritize Pro Recovery—even right before—even if it means eating less afterward.

No: we do not add any proteins or amino acids. The BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, valine) you consume come from whey powder, which is naturally rich in them—more so than most plant-based proteins. Cocoa and the other ingredients contribute only a negligible amount of amino acids.

Proteins themselves: when mixed with a liquid, they naturally form foam, to a greater or lesser extent depending on their purity. To prevent this, many products rely on lecithin (often soy-based), an emulsifier classified as an additive. We don’t add any, nor do we use processed soy derivatives: a little foam may therefore form after vigorous mixing, but it will subside.
When it’s hot, you may notice a bit more foam, as heat alters how proteins interact with water. Store your packet in a cool, dry place—in the cellar or even in the refrigerator if it’s tightly sealed—to prevent the powder from spoiling and to significantly reduce foaming. And when preparing the drink: add the liquid first, then the powder, and mix according to the package instructions.