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Spoon-fed insights and semi-regular dispatches from the crew slinging plant protein and good chat.

Note:

Our current batch of protein contains trace levels of gluten.

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Protein Comparison

Lupin vs Soy vs Pea vs Whey – Which Wins?

Not all proteins are created equal — and some are better for your muscles, gut, and the planet than others. We compare lupin, soy, pea, and whey protein on performance, digestion, taste, and sustai...
Lupin Flour & Lupin Food: Why Lupin Gold is the Ultimate Upgrade
Baking

Lupin Flour & Lupin Food: Why Lupin Gold is the Ultimate Upgrade

Discover why Lupin Gold isn’t just another protein powder — it’s your go-to plant-based flour replacement. With 90% protein, 96% digestibility, and zero additives, this Aussie-grown lupin isolate i...
Lupin Gold plant-based protein packet with a mango and lupin protein smoothie
Digestibility

Protein Powder Without Aftertaste: Why It Happens and How to Avoid It

Tired of protein powders with weird aftertastes or bloating side effects? Lupin Gold is Australia’s cleanest no taste protein powder — 100% lupin isolate with 90% protein and 96% digestibility. Smo...
Packet of Lupin Gold protein isolate with 3 gluten free plant based protein smoothies
Dairy-Free

How to Choose Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Protein Powders (Guide)

Cut the gluten (and the dairy), not the gains. This guide breaks down labels, cross-contact, digestibility and protein types — with a clean comparison of lupin, pea, rice and hemp.
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Food Allergies

Soy-Free Protein Powder: What to Look For and Why It Matters

Soy is everywhere — and not always in a good way. If you’ve had enough of bloating, hormone concerns, or dodgy ingredients, this guide is for you.
Two men holding packets of Lupin Gold Protein Isolate
Gut Health

Gut-Friendly Protein Powder: What Your Microbiome Wants (hint: it's not whey)

Still bloated after your "clean" protein shake? Here's what your gut actually needs from a protein powder — and why most formulas get it wrong.
Best Vegan Protein Powder in Australia (2026) - What to Actually Look For
Protein Powder Guide

Best Vegan Protein Powder in Australia (2026) - What to Actually Look For

Choosing a vegan protein powder is about more than protein numbers. This guide explains ingredients, digestion, texture, and how common plant proteins compare.