NorCal OrganicPremium Pea Protein Isolate - 100% Vegan and Organic - UNFLAVORED - 2 Pounds (Pack of 1) - 35 ServingsUSDA Organic

I'm surprised at all the negative reviews about how 'chalky' and 'sour' tasting NorCal is. I've tried over half a dozen different pea protein powders around the world (digital nomad), and have definitely had the sour, gross, gritty, and overwhelming taste of pea, protein powders and NorCal isn't any of these. In fact, this is my FAVORITE US-based protein powder to date because it:*the lowest sodium of any brand I've tried thus far*is sourced in Canada so fewer heavy metals, and it's organic*is packaged in somewhat eco-friendly packaging (better than a big thick plastic tub)*mixes beautifully into my soymilk or water for my cereal/oatmeal/shake/protein shot*completely neutral flavor which again makes it perfect for the aforementioned consumption methodsIf I had to complain about something, it would be the price; if they had a more affordable non-organic option that retained all the other same qualities, I'd opt for that. But in this case: I'm of the opinion that you get what you pay for!

I've been buying this brand's pea protein for going on two years now. It's great!I was looking for an organic, non-dairy, non-soy protein that wasn't flavored with a "sweet" associated flavor like vanilla or chocolate because I wanted to be able to use it in vegetable mixes (salads, stir-fry, mixed veggies etc) and other non-sweet foods like salsa and bean dips. This is unflavored and perfect for this. I also mix just a little into my morning tea. It's not 100% great at dissolving into this, but I'm not picky on that, so it does what I need. Note: it does actually taste like peas, so if you don't want to affect the flavor to much of what you're eating, make sure you only add a little of it to the dish. Very much recommend this brand and this protein. 5/5 stars!

This is a wonderful product. It doesn't have much of flavor and it is lower in sodium than many of the brands. It's good and clean. It doesn't have any additives to it. It probably would be more fun and tasty to use a different brand but not very healthy and I need something that's healthy and this is it. I've had no issues with stomach upset from this protein powder. I appreciate that. It's clean and free from junk.

Excellent nutritional profile and a pretty mild flavor, making it easy to add to things like pasta in sauce. It blends well and doesn’t clump. This has been essential in my transition to a vegan diet.

Long time whey consumer here, trying to move down a trophic level. It's not the smooth plain milkiness of whey, but if you keep the concentration low-ish the chalk flavor is manageable. It blends completely with some shaking with a spring-type mixer in a bottle, which is more than I can say about most whey proteins. I'm using hot chocolate powder to add in a bit of flavor.

I don’t know if I received a bad batch or something, but this protein powder is inedible. One scoop overpowers absolutely anything I mix it with/into, leaving a strong sour and chalky taste. I tried different recipes for smoothies, chia seed pudding, etc with tons of sweetener, and it still couldn’t mask the horrible taste.I’m a big fan of pea protein powder, and I have never experienced this with any other brand. Again, this could likely be a bad batch, but as it’s $41 and nonrefundable, it’s incredibly disappointing. I wouldn’t recommend taking your chances.

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!