Bariwise Hot Chocolate... Seriously, what's the catch?

I just got a box of bariwise hot chocolate.  It is seriously the yummiest protein supplement I've ever tried.  I'd love this even if I wasn't "special needs"!!    For anyone having trouble finding a supplement they can stand, give this a try.  I had to order it online, I ordered through Diet Direct but it's probably elsewhere too.  Here's a link:  Bariwise Hot Chocolate  I got the regular chocolate flavor.

7 packets are $10.99 (plus shipping) so it isn't cheap.  But when you need to get your protein numbers up, it is well worth the investment if you can swing it!

I know I'm not the first to "discover" this - I actually read about it on here!  But I wanted to make a post since I know there are a few of us out there that are early out and having trouble with protein shakes.


This is so yummy that I am wondering what the catch is.  Wrong kind of protein?  Something not in balance?  Anyone know?

Here is a summary from the above website:

Flavors: Chocolate & Marshmallows, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mocha, Mint, Cinnamon, Amaretto, Irish Cream, Variety Pack.

BariWise offers 8 flavors of Hot Chocolate drinks. Each is a smooth and delicious source of 15 grams of high quality protein, low in fat, low in carbohydrates and only 80-85 calories. BariWise hot chocolate drinks are designed for any healthy diet or weight loss plan.

Key features of the BariWise Protein Diet Hot Chocolate Drinks:

• Low Calorie - 80 to 85 Calories Per Serving
• High Protein - 15 grams Per Serving
• Low Carb - 4 to 5 grams Per Serving
• Low Fat - .5 to 1 gram Per Serving
• Trans Fat Free
• Saturated Fat Free
• Low Sugar - 2 to 3 grams Per Serving
• Low Cholesterol - 5mg Per Serving

CHOCOLATE
Serving Size: 1 Packet

Supplement Facts: (Per Serving)
Calories: 80, Protein: 15 grams (30%), Total Fat: 1 gram, Saturated Fat: 0 grams, Trans Fat: 0 grams, Cholesterol: Less than 5 mg, Sodium: 210 mg, Potassium: 170 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 4 grams, Dietary Fiber:

I'm with you, it was my favorite protein supplement too.  I don't see a catch, just enjoy.

I love the hot chocolates from Diet Direct.  I have been buying from them for years.  I usually buy WonderSlim, sometimes BariWise.  They are both caseinate protein.  Isolates are a better form a protein, but given that I don't have it too often and it is not my only source of protein, I'm not worried about it.

well.unfortunately,yhe closest thing to protein I saw on the ingredients list was hydrolized gelatin. the 15 gms must be coming from the milk solids in it. you could drink a glass of milk and get that amount for way less money.
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Yeah but you'd have more carbs and it wouldn't be nice cup of Hot chocolate...

true that,but I ws just addressing the protein question...

Oops, looks like my post got cut off.  (Maybe it was user error - I'm rather hopped up with excitement over this stuff)

Here is the ingredients list (this is for the chocolate flavor):
Ingredients:
Calcium Caseinate, Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Non Fat Milk, Cocoa Powder, Maltodextrin, Salt, Titanium Dioxide, Aspartame*, Acesulfame K, Natural and Artificial Flavors. *Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalaline


I didn't know there was protein in gelatin?  I thought the protein was the Calcium Caseinate and the non-fat milk.  

This stuff is worth every penny.  So yummy and very satisfying.  I'm looking forward to having another cup tomorrow morning.

Diets Direct looks like they have a lot of interesting things.  Bariwise and Wonderslim seem to make some great products (at least on paper.  This is the first bariwise purchase for me.)

I found a good source of hot chocolate too. Only it's just regular ol Presidents Choice light how cocoa mix.
Here's the stats..
Calories        -60
Fat                   -2g
Cholesterol   -0mg
Carbs             -8g
Sugars           -3g
Sodium         -180mg
Fibre              -1g
Protein          -4g Now that's not close to the 15g, but I add about 2 tbs of powered milk and it makes it nice and creamy and boosts the protein to a little over 10g.
I quite enjoy it,and it's only a few bucks.

I love the hot choc, and also the amaretto cappuccino.  I have the capp. every morning on my drive to work.