protein jello

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4286521

I saw an add for jello protein in a magazine.  I am thinking it is too good to be true as it has a protein blend.  What are your thoughts?

If you make your own do you use unflavored protein powder?
Thanks.

Other Ingredients:  Purified Water, PureProtein® Proprietary Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Casein Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Collagenic Protein Isolate),  Citrate, Carrageenan, Malic Acid, Natural Flavors, Branched Chain Amino Acids (Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine), Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, FD&C Red #40

Given that a hunk of the protein is collagenic, I wouldn't bothter.

Yes, early out I did make my own with high-quality isolate. I did do unflavored, but then discovered that it worked with flavored as well (orange jello with vanilla protein = creamsicle, cherry jello with chocolate protein = black forest cake).

It's generally best to make your own product, as opposed to using many of the premade concoctions.  I too use an unflavored whey isolate protein.  I've mixed it with SF pudding, Crystal Lite, coffee, refried beans, sweet potato, etc.  The only thing I've found that doesn't work well is to mix it with boiling water.  I prepare the coffee, and in a seperate measuring cup, I add 9g of the protein to an oz of water. Mix slightly, and add slowly to your hot coffee.  DAVE

 what brand of protein mix do you use?

There is no branded name, it's a generic. It's unflavored and has virutally no odor. It's the easiest protein to mix that I've found. Placing a Tbsp of protein in a glass of water and 99% of the powder dissoves without mixing.  1T has 9g protein and 35 calories.  This is a whey isolate protein with no added vitamins or minerals--just whey isolate protein.  I just also found a generic unflavored soy protein powder that I've just ordered. Some people who have Gout or are lactose intolerant have issues with soy. The whey isolate protein is noted on my personal web site, listed on my profile page.  My surgeon often refers patients with protein issues to call me in regards to this product. DAVE

Thanks for the info. 

I have an uncle with the same name as yours.  He past away several years ago.   I am sure it is no relation, but every time I read your name I think of him.  It brings back good memories.

Not only does it have collagen protein, which is practically useless for us- It tastes like S**T!!

I bought to take a trip, I ate 2spoons of it and threw it out as well as the other two containers that were in the package.  It was awful!!!

I used unflavored with SF Jello but made freezer pops

Thank you all for your replies. I pretty much knew this wouldn't work, but I was hoping you all would tell me I was wrong.  I usually mix my own drinks etc, but I was looking for something to grab on those days when I don't have a second to breath.