{"product_id":"applied-nutrition-critical-whey-5lbs","title":"Applied Nutrition Critical Whey 5lbs","description":"\u003ch1\u003eApplied Nutrition Critical Whey 5lbs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplied Nutrition Critical Whey 5lbs is the big 2kg tub of the same grass-fed, multi-source whey formula as the 2lb size — 24g of protein per 33g serving at 119 calories, with 61 servings per tub. The Chiquita Banana Strawberry Smoothie flavour is an official Chiquita collaboration, built on a blend of Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolysed Whey and Milk Protein Concentrate for fast absorption plus a sustained amino acid release. Bulldog Nutrition is an authorized Canadian and US retailer of Applied Nutrition — every tub is 100% authentic, sourced direct, and ships fast to Canada and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:bold;width:50%;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTub size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2kg (5 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eServings per tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e61 (2 level scoops, 33g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eProtein per serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e24g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCalories per serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e119\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCarbohydrate \/ sugars per serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5g \/ 3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFat per serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2g (1g saturated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eProtein source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eGrass-fed Whey Concentrate, Whey Isolate, Hydrolysed Whey \u0026amp; Milk Protein Concentrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFlavours available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eChiquita Banana Strawberry Smoothie (more 5lb flavours may be added)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Critical Whey 5lbs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24g protein per 33g serving\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly 73% protein by weight from a four-source grass-fed dairy blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e61 servings per tub\u003c\/strong\u003e — the best cost-per-serving format in the Critical Whey range for daily users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e119 calories per shake\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports lean muscle goals without a heavy calorie load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally occurring BCAAs and glutamine\u003c\/strong\u003e — from the whey fractions themselves, no proprietary blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Chiquita collaboration flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — a real banana-strawberry smoothie profile, with the label noting each serving provides about as much potassium as one banana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGluten-free and soy-free formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — made in a GMP facility (see allergen note below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Whey 5lbs is for anyone who drinks a protein shake most days and wants the bigger tub: lifters, athletes and busy people who use whey post-workout, between meals or as a quick breakfast top-up. The isolate and hydrolysate fractions absorb quickly after training, while the concentrate and milk protein fractions release amino acids more gradually, so it works both post-workout and between meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This NOT For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Anyone with a dairy allergy — every protein source is milk-derived (lactose-sensitive users should check tolerance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Individuals avoiding sucralose or artificial sweeteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Those wanting a meal replacement — at 119 calories it is a lean protein supplement, not a full meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Not for those under 18 without medical guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein Blend [Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), Whey Protein Hydrolysate (Milk), Milk Protein Concentrate (Milk)], flavourings, salt, emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), thickeners (Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Guar Gum), Potassium Citrate, sweetener (Sucralose), colour (Beetroot Red). The four-source whey stack pairs the rapid-absorbing isolate and hydrolysate with slower concentrate and milk protein for layered recovery, and the whole formula mixes instantly in water or milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Contains milk. Manufactured in a facility that also handles soya, egg, fish, celery and cereals containing gluten. Always read the full label on your tub before use. These statements have not been evaluated by Health Canada for disease treatment or prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Bulldog Nutrition?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 10 years serving supplement customers across Canada and the US, Bulldog Nutrition is an authorized retailer of Applied Nutrition — every 5lb tub of Critical Whey is sourced directly from the brand's Canadian distribution, 100% authentic, never grey market or counterfeit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Authorized retailer — authentic products only, never grey market or counterfeit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ships across Canada and the US — fast, reliable delivery to your door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 10+ years in business — a track record you can rely on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ongoing support available — reach us anytime via email or live chat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the 5lb tub to your cart and lock in 61 servings of Critical Whey — shipped fast to Canada and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applied Nutrition - ABE","offers":[{"title":"Chiquita Banana Strawberry","offer_id":48792501453045,"sku":"13237","price":109.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1668\/9725\/files\/Applied_Nutrition_Critical_Whey_5lbs_Chiquita_Banana_Strawberry_96d03d86-11bb-49ff-a082-0091ebb4e53e.jpg?v=1788314695","url":"https:\/\/www.bulldognutrition.com\/products\/applied-nutrition-critical-whey-5lbs","provider":"Bulldog Nutrition","version":"1.0","type":"link"}