NorCal Organic – Premium Pea Protein Isolate – 100% Vegan and Organic – UNFLAVORED – 2 Pounds (Pack of 1) – 35 Servings

Best Vegan Unflavored Protein Powder
When I started my quest for purchasing a vegan non flavored protein powder, I felt like I was never going to find what I needed. Then I came across NorCal Organic, and so happy I did. I can mix it in any smoothie and not taste anything, but know that there is enough protein in it for me. I am very hypoglycemic and rely on protein powder for my diet. Will definitely purchase again and again.

Least Bad-Tasting 100% Pea Protein
I follow a special diet for a chronic health condition, and I’m always interested in unsweetened, additive-free protein powders that meet my needs. Over the years I’d tried a few other popular 100% pea proteins and disliked them all to various degrees, mostly due to the taste (and in some cases price). I decided to try one more brand before giving up on pea protein. I ended up liking this one better and have repurchased it a few times over the last couple years.Versatility: I use this in smoothies; for “protein fluff”; stirred into drippy nut/seed butter for homemade protein nut butter; in homemade grain-free protein granola (made in a dehydrator, not baked); in homemade no-bake protein bars/bites; and in homemade nondairy milk (added to the blender along with nuts/seeds before blending and straining). I’ve occasionally tried baking with it, but thus far that hasn’t been my favorite use. In smoothies I only really like it in small amounts—to get a whole serving at once without feeling like it’s making my food gross, I add it to other things.Taste: I would be lying if I said this tasted “good” on its own or added to just anything (and for reference, I’m the type who thinks unflavored hemp and pumpkin seed protein powder really do taste good!). But, it definitely tastes less-bad, less-overpowering, and less-bitter to me than other brands of pea protein I’ve tried. After some experimentation, I’ve come up with ways to use it where I think it makes food taste better overall, not worse—see above. Like all pea protein, it’s quite salty-tasting to me, and I find this to be a limiting factor in how much I can add to fruit-flavored smoothies and similar things as I’m not a salt lover. But that’s not an issue for foods that go well with some salt, and to me it seems less overpoweringly salty than some other brands.Color: this is a nice pale yellowish color that won’t make food look unappetizing.Texture: this is a super super fine powder. I really like that in small amounts, it can add a certain nice mouthfeel to foods (e.g. homemade nondairy milk) without using starches or other additives. I think it can help emulsify things, although I don’t know enough about food science to say if this is strictly accurate! In any case, I like its textural culinary properties a lot—no chunks or grit, doesn’t do anything too bizarre texturally in recipes. It does absorb a LOT of water.Usability of package: I find the bag fussy to reseal, and because the powder is so fine, it gets all over whenever I open and close the bag. So I’ve started to just transfer the powder into a couple of clean, dry screw-top canisters left over from other protein powder, or a couple of quart mason jars. That solves the problem completely and only makes a mess once! I’m not deducting any stars for the bag because I’m afraid might cost more to put it in something better.Note: I review foods and supplements based ONLY on my liking of their taste and culinary properties, and whether they work for me. Not being an expert in nutrition or food safety, I have NO IDEA whether the health, nutrition, and safety claims made on the package are accurate so that doesn’t come into my rating!

EXCELLENT PROTEIN
My husband and I go through a lot of pea protein for our workouts. We tried various brands and since they all source from China, decided to give this Canadian one a try. This is very good pea protein. It tastes very much like all the other pea protein out there, but more finely milled so you have to be careful scooping out of the bag. Because it’s finely milled, it mixes a lot better without much of an effort. PEOPLE THIS IS NOT ALL IN ONE SMOTHIE MIX! THIS NOT GOING TO TASTE GOOD. YES THIS IS GOING TO TASTE LIKE STRAIGHT UP POWDER IN WATER. IF YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT DON’T LEAVE A REVIEW! I’ve had mine for several weeks in the same package it came in. I fold it and clip it at top, because we all know resealable bags don’t always stay sealed. I use it every day and have had no problems with it turning rancid, having weird fish smells or anything of this nature so far. I will be repurchasing again next week and will update if I encounter any quality issues4/20 /2019 UPDATE: Have been ordering this every month with no quality issues11/4/2019 UPDATE: Still ordering as usual with no problems. Husband and I gaining muscle. So far we have ordered this 11 times! It breaks my heart to see people leave false reviews. I noticed some negative reviews about ingredients. I uploaded a photo of my current bag. First off, there is NO YELLOW FOOD COLORING INGREDIENT as one bad review was stating. Look at my package photo, clearly states Organic Yellow Pea Protein Isolate. 1 ingredient. I don’t see no yellow food coloring as first ingredient anywhere??? Second, my package as you can see clearly says 90mg of sodium per serving (as advertised), NOT 310mg as some other review is claiming! In short, don’t believe everything you read and just try for yourself. If It doesn’t work for you, then it doesn’t work for you and I’m sorry, but FOR THE LOVE OF GOD just tell the truth when you write your review