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Im asking cause I drink the GNC 100% whey protein shake, the chocolate flavored one, and was wondering if I can heat milk or water and then add the protein to it. I usually drink it with water. A friend suggested to heat it like warm cocoa but am not sure if you can do it. Thanks for any info.    — aida (posted on December 8, 2003)

December 8, 2003
Heat can ruin the integrity of protein, but I'm not sure how hot it has to get. My guess is that you would need to leave the temperature somewhat under boiling, but I don't know how much.
   — Vespa R.

December 8, 2003
I use the same kind and had wondered the same thing. I called the 800 number for GNC and they told me that to heat this would compromise the integrity of the proten. I didn't ask them about heating the liquid and then adding the powder - maybe I'll call them back! Oh BTW - to make this taste even better, there is a product out that has been mentioned here, it is Carb Countdown by Hood. It's 'Atkins approved' and only has 3 grams of carbs. They have chocolate, and all the white milks (whole, 2%, 1%, non-fat) I do this and it tastes so much better than doing it with water,plus, I get some calcium in also! I've only been able to find it at Wal-Mart super centers though.
   — Pambylah

December 8, 2003
I tried to add my unflavored whey protein to hot water, it curdeled....very yucky!!!! I really like the carb countdown milk.....I add sugar free chocolate syrup, its my evening snack
   — jennap

December 8, 2003
hiya~ you can heat whey protein to a boiling temperature then it begins to "unravel" and it becomes denatured so you don't get the full benefit. i start each day with a decaf coffee drink but i let the coffee cool awhile before using it otherwise my protein does get all chunky and weird! so i just put 1/3 cup of supplement direct brand unflavored whey protein in a cup, pour my coffee over it (about 4-6 ounces) stir really well, add soy milk and sugar free vanilla or sugar free hazelnut syrup and it's like a latte. you can do that with the designer whey brands also. good luck! kate
   — jkb

December 9, 2003
I preheat my water in the microwave all the time. All I can say is to be careful not to get it too hot....you might have to play around a bit to find just the right amount of time for your protien. If the water is too hot, the protien will 'curdle' and it is really nasty.
   — eaamc

December 9, 2003
My Unjury unflavored protein powder states on the container to not use it in liquids that are over 130 degrees. It states that the texture can be affected in hotter liquids. I don't think that the protein becomes "no good" or anything, though, because you can also use protein powder in baking and cooking, so it's going to get hot then. If you are looking for a hot chocolate-type drink, I drink two every day and love it. I mix one packet of diet or no-sugar-added hot cocoa with about 10 oz. water. I then stir in one scoop of my protein powder. It is a wonderful drink that gives me 22 grams of protein and satisfies my chocolate cravings. Good luck and enjoy! ~Kristy (lap rny 9/18/03 - 320/271/168)
   — kristynush