Thorne Plant Protein - Vanilla Review

Shoppers rate this vanilla plant protein highly, and taste is the main reason. It carries about 227 ratings across the stores, with nearly all the written feedback positive and a few complaints about sweetness and settling. **What buyers say it did for them:** Several people use it to reach their protein goals, especially if they avoid animal protein. One says it "allows me to get my protein in throughout the day." Another finds the protein and calories fit their diet. One reviewer calls it a good alternative to whey for someone with dairy intolerance. Digestion comes up as well: "Good on digestion," and a store summary mentions very good digestion from another buyer. **What they complain about:** The complaints are few. Sweetness is the sharpest. One reviewer on a store page found it so sweet they could not mix even half a scoop into anything without heavy dilution, and could not manage the two-scoop serving. Another disliked that it is sweetened and wanted an unsweetened option. Others disagreed and called the sweetness normal or not too sweet. A few mention sediment: "will sediment a bit if it sits for a while." One negative review compared it unfavorably with chocolate whey, but that buyer said they ordered it by accident thinking it was the other product, so it reflects a mix-up more than a flaw. **Taste, smell and form:** Taste is the most praised feature. Buyers say "Hands down, this is the best-tasting plant-based protein I've tried" and "by far has the best flavor!" Others call it "Good taste" and "delish." Mixing gets good marks too, and one buyer says it "blends smoothly with no issues." Another mentions mixing well with fluids and fruit. One store summary notes a low grain taste and good texture, and another says the whole family likes the flavor. Another reviewer sums it up as "decent for non dairy protein powder." **Value for money:** Price is barely discussed. One store summary praises the large package size and good quality. Buyers who mention trust point to third-party testing and the NSF Certified for Sport mark, and others say they chose it for cleaner ingredients. One review says it is "the best that I have found." **Who it suits and who it did not:** It seems to suit people who want a plant-based or dairy-free protein, those who care about clean ingredients and third-party testing, and anyone who has found other plant proteins unpleasant. Repeat buyers say "it's solid product." It suits people who like a sweeter flavor less reliably: anyone sensitive to sweetness may find it too much, and those who prefer an unsweetened powder or the taste of whey may be disappointed. If you plan to let a shake sit for a while, expect some settling. Only reviews of the powder are included here. Reviews of other forms of the product were left out.