The future of protein

Not whey. Not plant. Smarter.

A next-generation protein grown through fermentation. Complete, high in BCAA, and absorbed like whey, with zero lactose and a fraction of the footprint.

Complete aminos 23%+ BCAA 0g lactose Vegan
SMARTEIN chocolate yeast protein, full pack
What is Smartein

A complete protein, grown not farmed.

SMARTEIN is made by fermenting natural sugars with yeast, the same process behind bread, beer and yogurt. The result is over 80% pure protein with everything your body needs and nothing it does not.

80%+pure protein
23%+BCAA
1.0PDCAAS, like whey

The best of both worlds.

Whey is complete but comes from milk. Plant protein is clean but often incomplete. SMARTEIN is a third path: complete like whey, clean like plant, made by fermentation.

Like whey

Complete & absorbable

A full amino acid profile with high BCAA and a PDCAAS score of 1.0, so it is absorbed as efficiently as whey protein.

Like plant

Clean & vegan

100% plant-fermented and vegan, with zero lactose, casein, gluten, soy, GMO or added sugar.

Only Smartein

Grown by fermentation

Protein from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast, grown on natural sugars without farms, herds or heavy resource use.

Smartein vs whey vs plant.

One column ticks every box. See where a fermented protein lands against the two options everyone already knows.

 
Smartein
Whey
Plant
Protein source
Yeast fermentation
Cow's milk
Pea / rice / soy
Complete amino profile
Yes
Yes
Often incomplete
High BCAA
Over 23%
Yes
Usually lower
Digestibility (PDCAAS)
1.0
1.0
Lower / varies
Lactose-free
Yes
No
Yes
Allergen-free
Yes
Dairy
Soy / others
Vegan
Yes
No
Yes
Low environmental footprint
Yes
No
Moderate

Comparison reflects SMARTEIN's verified profile (over 80% protein, over 23% BCAA, PDCAAS 1.0, allergen-free) against typical whey and plant proteins. Individual plant blends vary.

How it's made.

No farms. No herds. Just fermentation, the oldest food technology there is.

⚗︎ The same process behind bread, beer & yogurt

Natural sugars

We start with renewable plant sugars from molasses, sugar cane and sugar beet.

Fermentation

Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast feeds on the sugars and multiplies, exactly as it does in a brewery.

Pure protein

The yeast builds a complete protein, which we gently separate, filter and dry to over 80% purity.

Clean powder

What is left is protein with all the aminos and BCAAs, and none of the lactose, sugar or allergens.

Pick your daily pack.

Start with the flavor you will actually use, then choose the pack that fits your week.

Smartein Mega Pack

Mega Pack

The full routine pack for daily shakes, recipes, and training weeks.

EUR 111.99
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Smartein Natural

Natural

Neutral flavor for oats, baking, smoothies, and low-sugar routines.

EUR 29.90
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Smartein Chocolate

Chocolate

Richer profile for morning shakes, desserts, and post-workout use.

EUR 29.90
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Smartein Cookie

Cookie

A recipe-friendly flavor for bowls, shakes, and lighter desserts.

EUR 29.90
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Why Smartein.

Six reasons a fermented protein beats the tub you are using now.

80%+

Serious protein

Over 80% pure protein per serving, so a single scoop does real work.

9/9

Complete amino profile

Every essential amino acid your body cannot make on its own, in one source.

23%+

High BCAA

Leucine, isoleucine and valine make up over 23% of the protein, the aminos that drive recovery.

1.0

Whey-level absorption

A PDCAAS score of 1.0 means it is used as efficiently as whey, while digesting slower for lasting fullness.

0g

Lactose, sugar & allergens

Free from lactose, casein, gluten, soy, GMO and added sugar. Vegan and easy on the stomach.

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Naturally enriched

Beta-glucans and B vitamins come built in, with vitamin D and B12 added in chocolate and cookie.

Cleaner protein, clearer proof.

The numbers behind the claims. Over 80% protein, a complete amino profile, and absorption that matches whey.

Protein first, nothing noisy.

Protein leads the nutrition profile, with the supporting macros kept clear and easy to compare.

  • Protein80%
  • Carbs9%
  • Fat6%
  • Other5%
Protein80
Carbs9
Fat6
80

Over 80% protein

Yeast-fermented protein concentrate, more protein per serving than most whey or plant powders.

1.0

PDCAAS 1.0

The maximum digestibility score, the same absorption as whey, while digesting slower for lasting satiety.

Approved & endorsed

Registered with the Serbian Ministry of Health and reviewed by Prof. Damjan Vučurović, Biotechnology, University of Novi Sad.

Built on BCAAs.

Leucine
Isoleucine
Valine
Other aminos

Protein the planet can afford.

Conventional protein leans on herds, farmland and water. Fermentation does not. SMARTEIN is grown in a controlled process that sidesteps the heaviest costs of dairy and crops.

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No farmland

Grown by fermentation, so it needs no large cultivation areas or grazing land.

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Spares water

The process is built to avoid the heavy water demand of dairy and crop protein.

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Lower emissions

No herds and no field agriculture means far less greenhouse-gas pressure.

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Clean & consistent

Independent of weather and climate, with no waste or pollution from production.

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Health-authority approvedRegistered with the Serbian Ministry of Health.
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Vegan & allergen-freeNo lactose, casein, gluten, soy, GMO or sugar.
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See how it fits into the day.

From a quick shake to a slower breakfast bowl, Smartein is built to feel like food support, not another supplement chore.

Routine film

One clean moment

Shake, mix, share. The pack in its natural format.

Morning mix

Protein without turning breakfast into a project.

After training

A fast shake when the routine needs to stay simple.

Built for daily use

Make protein easier to repeat.

Clear daily role

Use it in shakes, oats, recipes, snacks, and recovery without changing the whole routine.

Flavor-first choice

Natural, strawberry, chocolate, and cookie cover the normal ways people actually use protein.

Science without clutter

Protein profile, amino acids and digestibility in one place, clear and easy to follow.

Food mindset

Smartein is made to be food, not just another loud tub on the shelf.

Smartein yeast protein on kitchen counter with freshly prepared shake

Use it like food, not just a shake.

Three everyday moments where Smartein simply fits, from training to the kitchen to a snack between meetings.

Post-training

High-protein shake after strength work.

Recipes

Add protein into breakfast, snacks, and desserts.

Daily routine

Clean nutrition that does not feel like a supplement chore.

A smarter routine for the whole week.

Morning shake, training recovery, recipe boost, better snack, cleaner dessert, travel pack, and rest-day protein.

Smartein strawberry protein with a smoothie bowl
FAQ

Questions, answered.

The things people ask before their first scoop.

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What is Smartein?

SMARTEIN is a next-generation protein grown through fermentation rather than farmed from animals or crops. Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is fed natural plant sugars and produces a complete protein that is over 80% pure, with a full amino profile and over 23% BCAA. It is not whey and not plant protein, it is a new category.

How is it different from whey or plant protein?

It combines the strengths of both. Like whey it is a complete, highly absorbable protein (PDCAAS 1.0). Like plant protein it is 100% vegan and free from lactose. Unlike either, it is grown by fermentation with a much lighter environmental footprint.

Is it really a complete protein?

Yes. SMARTEIN contains all the essential amino acids your body cannot produce on its own, including high levels of the three BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine and valine) that support muscle recovery.

Is it vegan and free from allergens?

Yes. SMARTEIN is vegan and free from lactose, casein, gluten, soy, GMO and added sugar, which makes it suitable for people who do not tolerate dairy or gluten well.

Why is fermentation more sustainable?

Because the protein is grown in a controlled process, it needs no farmland or herds, spares water, and produces far fewer emissions and no waste, all while being independent of weather and climate.

How do I use it?

Mix one 30g scoop with 250-300ml of water or your drink of choice, one to three times a day. It works in shakes, oats, smoothies, baking and recipes thanks to its clean, neutral base.

Recipes and drops

Get the smarter protein routine.

Weekly ideas for shakes, oats, desserts, and simple ways to keep protein consistent without making it complicated.