If you want to try a protein powder without committing to a full tub, a single-serving sachet is the simplest place to start. It lets you compare flavour, sweetness and texture without leaving a nearly full tub in the cupboard.
Start with the type of shake you enjoy
Per4m Advanced Whey and Naughty Boy Whey are sensible starting points if you want a familiar, milkshake-style whey with plenty of flavour choice.
If you prefer something lighter, try a clear whey such as Per4m Whey Hydrate. The fruit-led, juice-style drink feels quite different from standard whey. NXT Beef Protein Isolate samples offer another option if you want to compare a non-whey format.
Individual sachets or a mixed selection?
Individual sachets are useful when you already have a few flavours in mind. A mixed selection makes more sense if you want to compare brands or keep several flavours in the cupboard.
Our Protein Samples collection brings the protein options together. The wider Samples collection also includes formats such as pre-workout and hydration samples.
How to choose your first samples
Pick two or three flavours you would normally order, then add one that is slightly outside your usual choice. If you are comparing brands, keep the flavour style similar so you can pay attention to texture and sweetness as well as the name on the sachet.
It is also worth trying the sample in the same way you would use a full tub. Use your usual amount of water or milk and follow the directions on the pack. That gives you a fairer idea of whether you would enjoy it regularly.
Our practical view
Per4m and Naughty Boy are useful places to begin when flavour choice matters. Clear whey is worth adding if you are unsure about creamy shakes, while beef isolate gives you a genuinely different format to compare.
There is no need to find a universal “best” sample. The useful result is discovering which type, texture and flavour you would happily buy again.
Want to compare more options? Browse our protein range.
