Puori Vegan Plant Protein Enhancer Powder - 25 Servings - Neutral Flavor Pea Protein with Algae Calcium for Essential Amino Acids - Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Non GMO

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I use this protein powder in my green smoothie bowl everyday. I like that it does not have any natural flavors ( which has nothing natural in it) and thus I can taste whatever fruit or superfood I put in my smoothie. This protein maybe not the cheapest but I am willing to pay for a quality product that has Clean Label Project certification, Pesticide Free certification and Clean Label Transparency Project Certification. Clean Label Project is a nonprofit organization that examines labeling safety issues and tests products for presence of heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, and toxins like bisphenol A also known as BPA. Because Puori is on their "nice and not naughty" list, I consume this protein knowing that it is good and beneficial for me and my body. In addition, this protein has algae calcium which is a great addition to my smoothie bowl since it has additional benefits. I am happy I have found this product but I did not stumble on it accidentally. I had to dig the wide word web and spent some time looking for a good quality pea protein.

I was looking for a good quality, unflavored pea protein powder that didn't taste horrible and yet had lower calories. Found it here! With only 100 calories per 20g of protein, 0 flavor, Vegan and it was on sale, I couldn't go wrong! You can add your fruits, veggies and nut butters and not worry about adding too many calories. It blends really well due to how finely powdered it is and I even use in my low cal baking recipes! This product contains 95% Pea protein isolate and a Vegan Algae Calcium which is a great combination because it not only helps to maintain muscle mass but also supports bone health. I was also happy to see this company is responsible in harvesting the Algae to preserve the local marine environment. I definitely recommend a try on this product! It's vegan, low calorie, 0 carbs, blends really well and the company has good business ethics!

Pros: - Doesn't upset my stomach - Doesn't have an over powering taste - Mixes easily - Doesn't get foamy in the blender - It has been awarded a purity award from the clean label project (very very important if one is consuming plant based proteins) Cons: - Not really flavorless, the flavor it does have isn't strong - Only 10 grams of protein per scoop leading to using 2 scoops. The tub only lasted a couple of weeks at this rate.

First off, I'd like to start with the bottom line. I've used a number of protein powders over the past 20 years starting with whey and later gravitating towards plant-only protein powders, and this I’d my favorite so far. I was previously relatively happy with a popular plant-based "sport" protein powder, but then I started reading about levels of heavy metals in protein supplements, particularly plant-based ones, as well as a lack of oversight. This led me to the Clean Label Project, which is a consumer product safety program. Their web-site has certified only two protein powders under their guidelines, which I have reviewed and found acceptable. This is one of the certified products. There is another which I have also tried. Both are fine, but the clincher for me is the consistency and flavor (or lack thereof) of the Puori protein. The product is very fine and easy to mix, but more importantly it has no flavor. I don't need the extra flavoring and sweetening chemicals, and frankly I add this to my morning smoothie and I'd rather taste the fruit and juice I put in rather than artificial ingredients.

I switched to Puori after researching the protein powder I was using and realizing it was a hot mess of scary things. The internet led me to the Clean Label Project, which then led me to Puori. Long story short: I ordered it a few times and am now writing this review. This particular Puori product has no taste. I do not mind that, but it might surprise some folks who are used to their protein powder sweetening their smoothies. (I just use a sweetener to make up for that) It mixes very well with my frozen fruit, almond milk and spinach. No chalky aftertaste -- no aftertaste period. I can't even tell the powder is in there, and that seems like the whole point of the product. The only thing that would make me switch from this product is if Puori offered another vegan option that had some flavor. Clean label, good product!