{"product_id":"macro-mike-golden-smooth-pea-protein","title":"Macro Mike Golden Smooth Pea Protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost plant proteins ask you to put up with something — grit, chalk, or an earthy aftertaste that no amount of flavouring quite covers. Macro Mike Golden Smooth Pea Protein was built to fix the texture problem specifically. Golden Canadian peas give it a cleaner, more neutral base than standard pea protein, and added acacia fibre keeps it mixing smooth instead of clumping. It's also the one blend in the Macro Mike protein line-up made without nuts, which makes it the pick if the peanut and almond ranges are off the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Macro Mike Golden Smooth Pea Protein\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e23g+ plant protein per serve\u003c\/strong\u003e – with a full amino acid profile including the branched-chain aminos leucine, isoleucine and valine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Canadian pea protein\u003c\/strong\u003e – a cleaner, more neutral-tasting pea variety than the standard green pea used in most plant proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia fibre for smoothness\u003c\/strong\u003e – the ingredient doing the heavy lifting on texture, helping the powder disperse rather than clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade without nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e – no peanut or almond protein in the formula, unlike the rest of the Macro Mike protein range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoconut milk powder\u003c\/strong\u003e – adds natural MCT fats and a creamier mouthfeel without any dairy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally sweetened and coloured\u003c\/strong\u003e – stevia and thaumatin for sweetness, gardenia yellow extract for colour, with nothing artificial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree from dairy and gluten\u003c\/strong\u003e – fully plant-based and suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e – blended in Queensland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Golden Pea Protein Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea protein has a texture reputation, and it's mostly deserved. The standard version is milled from green field peas, which carry a distinctly earthy, vegetal flavour and a particle structure that tends to sit on the tongue. That's the chalkiness people complain about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden peas are a different variety — paler, milder, and considerably more neutral in taste. Starting from a cleaner base means flavours read more accurately and there's less underlying earthiness to mask, which is why heavily sweetened formulas are often used to cover ordinary pea protein and aren't needed to the same degree here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcacia fibre handles the second half of the problem. It's a soluble fibre from the acacia tree that disperses readily in liquid and helps carry the protein particles with it, so the powder wets through and mixes rather than sitting in lumps at the bottom of the shaker. Coconut milk powder rounds it out, contributing medium-chain triglycerides and the fat content that gives a shake body — the same reason dairy proteins feel richer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutritionally, pea protein is a solid all-round source. It's naturally high in the branched-chain amino acids that support muscle repair, along with lysine, arginine and glutamic acid. It's also free of the common allergens that rule out whey and nut-based proteins for a lot of people, which is what makes it such a widely usable base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix one 35g scoop or sachet with water or plant-based milk and shake or blend well. Drink straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also holds up well beyond the shaker — stir it through oats and yoghurt alternatives, blend it into smoothies, or use it in baking and protein balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse daily to help meet your protein requirements, or after training to support recovery. Nutritional values vary slightly between flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product does not contain nuts, but is produced in a facility that also handles products containing peanuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and soy. Anyone with a diagnosed nut allergy should read the label carefully before use. Formulated supplementary sports food. Not suitable for children under 15 years of age or pregnant women. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macro Mike","offers":[{"title":"Vanilla Donut \/ 455g (13 Serves)","offer_id":48999487045857,"sku":"MCM-SP4VDG","price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rich Chocolate \/ 455g (13 Serves)","offer_id":48999487111393,"sku":"MCM-SP4RCG","price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Strawberry Delight \/ 455g (13 Serves)","offer_id":48999487176929,"sku":"MCM-SP4SDG","price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Banana Sundae \/ 455g (13 Serves)","offer_id":48999487242465,"sku":"MCM-SP4BSG","price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample Pack \/ 8x40g Sachets","offer_id":48999485276385,"sku":"MCM-SPS","price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0291\/8323\/files\/Marco_Mike_Smooth_Pea_Vanilla_Donut_Bag_455g_Front.webp?v=1787881136","url":"https:\/\/asnonline.co.nz\/products\/macro-mike-golden-smooth-pea-protein","provider":"ASN Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}