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XXL Nutrition BCAA Powder
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XXL Nutrition · Amino acids · no. 5 in amino acids

BCAA Powder: what buyers say

6.4/10Supplist score from 211 reviews read · ★4.6 in the shop
How the score works

Tasty, easy-to-dissolve flavoured BCAA, but the unflavoured version is strongly discouraged.

See price at XXL Nutrition★4.6 from 349 reviews in the shop

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AI (Claude) summary of 211 reviews from XXL Nutrition's web shop, read on 16 October 2026, spot-checked by people. We don't verify ourselves that reviewers are buyers. How we use reviews

What buyers like

  • +Many buyers like the flavoured versions, especially raspberry, apple, tropical and watermelon. 118×
  • +Many say the powder dissolves well in water without clumps. 31×
  • +Several reviewers rate the value for money as good. 7×

What buyers complain about

  • –Many buyers say the unflavoured version is bitter, chemical and impossible to mask. 8×
  • –Buyers find some flavours, especially tropical and green apple, nasty or musty. 18×
  • –Some buyers struggle to dissolve the powder or taste grains. 9×
  • –A few buyers find it too sweet or dislike the sweeteners. 8×

Watch out

  • !Pick a flavoured version; many buyers call unflavoured undrinkable. 8×
  • !Powder sometimes floats or settles at the bottom; reviewers say a shaker bottle helps. 7×
  • !If you take several scoops, the tub runs out quickly. 3×
  • !One buyer found hard lumps in the pack after a while. 1×

The number is how many of the 211 reviews we read mention this. We only show points about taste, mixing, packaging, price and reported complaints, not about effects.

Price on 16 October 2026

XXL Nutrition doesn't allow automated price checks. See the price in the shop.

Good forPeople who like a flavoured drink during training.
Less suited toAnyone who wants a tasteless powder to mix into their shake.
How the score of 6.4 is made
AI verdict on the reviews7.7
The AI's verdict on 211 reviews read: how often recurring pros and cons come up.
Buyer consensus4.3
How much buyers agree with each other. Low: read the downsides carefully.
Shop rating, compared with other products3.0
★4.62 in the shop · 7.4% give 1–3 stars. Almost everything sits at 4.3 to 4.9 stars; we stretch that out against other products on the same review system.

How the score works

Frequently asked questions

What do buyers think of XXL Nutrition BCAA Powder?

Tasty, easy-to-dissolve flavoured BCAA, but the unflavoured version is strongly discouraged. Supplist score 6.4 out of 10, number 5 in amino acids.

What do buyers like most?

Many buyers like the flavoured versions, especially raspberry, apple, tropical and watermelon. (118 of 211 reviews read)

What's the most common complaint?

Many buyers say the unflavoured version is bitter, chemical and impossible to mask. (8 of 211 reviews read)

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Reviews read on 16 October 2026; prices checked on 16 October 2026. Prices in the shop may have changed since. A summary of what buyers say, not medical advice.