What qualities mark the true nature of a perfect protein powder? We asked this question when developing Essence. We realized rather quickly that run-of-the-mill protein powders could never measure up to the true nature of a perfect protein powder. Those ordinary protein powders contain only one source of low-quality protein, clump when stirred into liquid, contain a ton of fat and sugar, taste terrible and produce a chalky or gritty mouthfeel. On the other hand, the qualities of a perfect protein powder are instant and complete spoon mixability in liquid, a combination of several high-quality protein isolates, zero sugar, zero fat, and a taste and mouthfeel which can only be described as heavenly.