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21 July 2026 · 2 min read

Egg Albumen vs. Whey Protein: Why We Chose the Cleaner Source

Whey dominates the protein bar aisle, but it's not the only complete protein — and it's not the cleanest. Here's why live nonesuch is built on egg albumen instead.

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