Multipower Platinum Bar review

FitnessUncovered was recently sent a Multipower Platinum bar by Multipower to review on behalf of our readers. We would firstly like to thank Multipower for the opportunity, and also assure our readers the following review is completely independent and honest. The review is also subjective, so we would encourage anyone looking to purchase a particular supplement to search the web for other reviews, and also ask on our forums so you can get the opinions of members.

Ingredients and nutritional values

Multipower Platinum Bar

The following ingredients for the Platinum bar were taken from the Multipower web site; (Chocolate flavour) Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, hydrolysed Gelatine, Glycerine, Milk Chocolate Flavoured Coating, Water, Maltitol, fat-reduced Cocoa Powder, Flavourings, Vegetable Oil, Sweetener: Sucralose.

The nutritional values for a 50g bar are as follows:

• 175Kcals
• 24.6g of protein
• 14.2g of carbohydrates
• 9.0g of which are polyols
• 3.7g of fat

The benefits of the bar are said to be (taken from the Multipower web site):
• “50% protein”
• “carb-reduced snack bar”, “..only 29% of carbs”
• “only 7.5% of fat”
• “slowly absorbed” carbohydrate source (Maltitol)
• “aspartame free”

The Multipower Platinum bar contains 25g of protein per 50g bar from a selection of protein sources, including; milk protein isolate, whey protein concentrate and calcium caseinate. A mixed protein source is usually ideal for a snack based supplement product as it can lead to a more timed release of protein (whey protein is released relatively quickly, yet calcium caseinate is much slower) and can keep you fuller for longer. It is worth mentioning that the bar, as far as I can see, does not give a breakdown of the ratios used within this protein mix (i.e. how much of the total protein content is derived from milk isolate, whey concentrate and calcium caseinate), although this is not uncommon among products.

Lower calorie content is achieved with the use of Polyols as a carbohydrate source (Maltitol), which also has the added benefit of not contributing to tooth decay.

The bar is NOT suitable for people with nut allergies.

Taste and texture of bar

The (Chocolate) Multipower Platinum bar is covered in soft chocolate, with a chewy chocolate flavoured centre. Both the texture and taste of the bar is excellent and flawless.

Dieters could find the bar a great solution to their snacking urges or as a nutritionally sound treat every few days, price permitting. Bodybuilders and aesthetically focused trainers could find the Platinum bar ideal for times when they are travelling or busy at work, and require a very quick feed. I would not, however, include the bar as a staple part of an overall dietary plan. It is great tasting and ideal as a treat or when time is spare, but if you have the time there are more cost effective ways of consuming 25g of protein in a more balanced macronutrient feeding.

You can find the Multipower Platinum bar here