Garden of Life Protein Powder, Vegan Protein Powder, BCAA, Probiotics & Digestive Enzymes, Gluten & Lactose Free, Chocolate, 1.5 LBUSDA Organic

Q: Do the products being sold currently still contain the high levels of heavy metals?

There's a 1 star review from this year (2019) of their Sport version that said it tested high in heavy metals: https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Plant-Based-Protein/product-reviews/B01N7DTD98/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_srt?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&reviewerType=all_reviews&sortBy=recent&pageNumber=1#reviews-filter-bar I don't trust Garden of Life brand anymore after Nestle bought it. Not only are the ingredients suspect, there's a lot less volume of powder in the canister than there used to be - total ripoff, and shows no respect for the customer. Read the critical reviews. Nestle destroyed what was once a great brand.

Q: Is this protein cold processed? Would assume so if it is RAW but want to make sure, and also ensure there is no acid-processing.

I hope this helps..."RAW matters because heat can denature proteins, reducing their availability to your body. But Garden of Life’s Certified Organic plant proteins are different—always gently produced at low temperatures, without any added fillers or carriers, preserving their complete amino acid integrity and whole-food, Certified Organic, Non-GMO goodness".

Q: what countries are these ingredients sourced from? Is China one of them?

It is not clear where their ingredients are sourced from but according to their website, they set a great standard for testing all products for pathogens, microbes, metals, etc. http://www.gardenoflife.com/Our-Company/Good-Manufacturing-Practices.aspx If this link doesn't show up, you can find this information on their website about all the things they test for. I would not be concerned if anything came from China with the extensive testing they do. They once recalled a multivitaming because it came in contact with a soy protein and those sensitive to soy could have had a reaction. I would say that was a pretty good concern and they tackled it. Compared to other companies out there, I wouldn't hesitate to use GOL. Why don't you call them and ask?

Q: I ordered the Vanilla flavored powder, it has a really strong "Play-Doh" type taste and smell. Could this be a bad batch?

I have one of their other products, Organic Plant Protein Grain Free. The vanilla it horrible. I just opened and smelled it, YES, a Play-Doh smell. I tried to add it to my waffle mix, from scratch, and I could not stand the waffles. I will try the unflavored since I want to add it to food.

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Brand
Garden of Life
Flavor
Chocolate
Servings per Container
20.0
Item Weight
1.7 Pounds
Material Type Free
Gluten Free No

🌱USDA Organic & Vegan Certified

💪22g complete plant protein

🦠Live probiotics & digestive enzymes

Description

🌟 Elevate your plant protein game with flavor, function, and certified clean fuel!

FLAVOR THAT WINS - Silky smooth chocolate taste that blends effortlessly—ditch the chalky shakes forever.
LOW CARB HIGH IMPACT - Only 1g net carbs and 0g sugar per serving—perfect for mindful macros and sustained energy.
GUT HEALTH GAME CHANGER - Packed with live probiotics and enzymes like lipase and papain to optimize digestion and nutrient absorption.
CLEAN CERTIFIED CONFIDENCE - USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher, and NSF Gluten-Free certified for your peace of mind.
MUSCLE FUEL MINUS THE GUILT - 22g of clean, plant-based protein powers your recovery and growth with zero lactose or gluten.

Garden of Life Vegan Protein Powder delivers 22g of complete plant-based protein with 4g BCAAs and 5g fiber per 140-calorie serving. This chocolate-flavored powder boasts smooth mixability, live probiotics, and digestive enzymes to support muscle recovery and gut health. Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher, and Gluten-Free, it contains only 1g net carbs and zero sugar, making it an ideal clean nutrition choice for active professionals seeking effective, delicious plant protein.