Micellar Casein
Ascent Micellar Casein is a casein protein powder with 25 g of protein per 1 scoop (36 g). It scores 84/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. It is Informed Sport.
Nutrition per serving
Chocolate flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 1 scoop (36 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Calories | 120 |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Protein by weight | 69% |
| Leucine | Not verified |
| BCAAs | Not verified |
How it scored
84 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 14 / 30 | 69% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 25 / 25 | Lot-tested for banned substances |
| Label transparency | 20 / 20 | Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking |
| Sugar | 10 / 10 | 1 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 10 / 10 | Natural flavors and sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 5 / 5 | 7 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Casein |
|---|---|
| Protein sources | Micellar Casein Isolate |
| Third-party testing | Informed Sport |
| Sweeteners | Stevia Leaf Extract |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | No |
| Dietary | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free |
| Allergens | Milk |
| Made by | Ascent |
| Sold at | ascentprotein.com |
Price
$44.99 for 2 lb. About $1.80 per serving, or $1.80 per 25 g of protein.
Sizes: 2 lb
Flavors (3)
- Chocolate
- Vanilla Bean
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
Sources
- https://ascentprotein.com/collections/all
- https://ascentprotein.com/collections/all?page=2
- https://ascentprotein.com/products/chocolate-micellar-casein.json
- https://ascentprotein.com/products/chocolate-peanut-butter-micellar-casein.json
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0190/2411/7860/files/ASCE-256_MCC_2LB_NFP_F4_25Serving_2lb_Render_Chocolate.jpg?v=1749051028
- https://sport.wetestyoutrust.com/search?q=ascent
- https://ascentprotein.com/products/chocolate-micellar-casein
The brand now sells this line as 'Micellar Casein' (bag reads '100% Casein Micellar Casein Isolate'); the older 'Native' naming no longer appears on the brand site, so the slug is kept. Nutrition and ingredients from the brand's Chocolate 2 lb (25 servings) nutrition facts image: 36 g scoop, 120 kcal, 1 g fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 4 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar (0 g added), 25 g protein, 661 mg calcium. Ingredients: micellar casein isolate, cocoa (processed with alkali), natural flavors, gum blend (guar, acacia, xanthan), sea salt, stevia leaf extract. Contains: Milk. Price $44.99 for the 2 lb bag on brand site 2026-10-14 (Chocolate, Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Peanut Butter all $44.99; Chocolate Peanut Butter is 24 servings). The brand product page (checked 2026-10-14) states 'Informed Sport Certified', 'certified gluten-free' and soy-free, and the bag shows the Informed Sport and gluten-free marks; an Informed Sport listing exists at sport.wetestyoutrust.com/supplement-search/ascent/100-casein (page returned 403, so current status not independently viewed). Leucine/BCAA not stated on the label. Country of origin and retailers beyond the brand site not verified.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-14. Labels change, so check the package before buying if you have allergies. If you are pregnant, nursing or buying for a child, ask your doctor before adding a supplement.