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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.

Is Lupin an Allergen? Why We Took the Risk (and Why It’s Worth It)
Allergen Info

Is Lupin an Allergen? Why We Took the Risk (and Why It’s Worth It)

Lupin is officially an allergen in Australia, New Zealand, the EU and UK — but that doesn’t make it the villain of the protein world. Like peanuts, soy or dairy, it’s a food that only some people n...
Lupin vs soy vs pea vs whey protein
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 That Works (Without the Weird Aftertaste)

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.
soy-free protein powder Australia
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.