I have tried a lot of whey protein powders and this is one of my top two favorites. It is very 'clean'. It doesn't contain any thickeners like xanthan gum or other gums. It makes excellent protein smoothies. This powder has a great vanilla flavor and mixes well with a banana and almond milk. I have found that adding some chia seeds helps to thicken the shake if you don't want it to be thin.