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Muscle Milk Genuine Protein Powder Review

NSF Certified for Sport is a genuine positive — one of few mass-market brands with top-tier certification. 32g protein is among the highest. But the ingredient list reads like a chemistry experiment:

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By Alec & Michael•9 min read
✓ Updated Apr 20264.5/10 Score
Genuine Protein Powder

Genuine Protein Powder. Our #1 rated protein after testing.

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Genuine Protein Powder

Genuine Protein Powder

★★★★★4.5 / 10

NSF Certified for Sport is a genuine positive — one of few mass-market brands with top-tier certification. 32g protein is among the highest.

Formulation Quality
1.5
Testing & Transparency
5.5
$1.25/serving
Detailed Scoring

Evident Ratings

Genuine Protein Powder

Based on hands-on testing + review analysis Compared across protein brands

4.5
out of 10
1.5
5.5
Price per strip: $1.25/serving
Our Findings

What We Found

What we liked

Third-party tested (NSF Certified for Sport)

Publicly available Certificates of Analysis

No soy lecithin

32g protein per serving

Our concerns

Contains natural flavors

Uses artificial sweeteners

Our Verdict

NSF Certified for Sport is a genuine positive — one of few mass-market brands with top-tier certification. 32g protein is among the highest.

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Genuine Protein Powder

Muscle Milk

Genuine Protein Powder

Independently researched and scored by EvidentMedium confidence

4.5
Overall
Material & Safety
0.8
Trust & Reputation
2.8
Value & Policy
3.5
Features
3
Firsthand Testing
2.3
Material & Safety
Third-Party Testing
NSF Certified for SportVerified
COA Availability
Public (batch)Verified
Heavy Metals Testing
2012 Consumer Reports: cadmium + lead exceeded USP limits at multiple servings. Brand says levels have since improved.Verified
USDA Organic
No
Trust & Reputation
Amazon Rating
4.4Verified
Amino Acid Profile Disclosed
No
Red Flags
Historical heavy metals issue (2012 Consumer Reports). Contains canola oil, MCTs, maltodextrin, artificial sweeteners, non-dairy creamer. Very long ingredient list. More of a meal replacement than pure protein. Owned by PepsiCo (CytoSport).Verified
Value & Policy
Price
$1.00–$1.50/servingVerified
Price Per Serving
$1.25Verified
Features
Natural Flavors
Contains: Contains natural and artificial flavors
Soy Lecithin
NoneVerified
Added Sugar
2g
Sweetener
Sucralose + Acesulfame-KVerified
Protein Source Category
Animal-BasedVerified
Protein Source
Whey BlendVerified
Made In
USAClaimed
GMP Certified
YesVerified
Manufacturing Location
USAClaimed

Background

One of the original mass-market protein brands. Now owned by PepsiCo (via CytoSport). NSF Certified for Sport is their strongest credential. Known for RTD shakes in convenience stores before expanding to powder.

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