Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Chocolate Powder review

Introduction

Unleash the nutritive power of living grains and seeds with [amazon link=”B07PP3TC5M” title=”Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Chocolate Powder “/]—a certified organic, RAW, vegan protein powder with a scrumptious taste. Featuring 22 RAW and organic sprouts, 

Details

[amazon link=”B07PP3TC5M” title=”Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Chocolate Powder “/] is an excellent source of complete protein—providing 22 grams and 29% of the Daily Value—including all essential amino acids. RAW Organic Protein contains fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and supports digestive health and function with live probiotics and protein-digesting enzymes.

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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.

Unlock the nutritive power of living grains and seeds with Garden of Life RAW Organic Protein —a certified organic, RAW, vegan protein powder. Featuring 13 RAW and organic sprouts, RAW Organic Protein is an excellent source of complete protein—providing 22 grams and 34% of the Daily Value—including all essential amino acids. RAW Organic Protein contains RAW Food-Created fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and supports digestive health and function with live probiotics and protein-digesting enzymes.

Features

1. HIGH PROTEIN: 22 grams of complete, sugar free plant protein from USA-grown peas and 13 RAW organic sprouts

2. POST WORKOUT RECOVERY: Help your muscles recover with a clean nutritional shake and get back in the gym faster

3. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: This delicious chocolate protein powder includes fat-soluble RAW food created vitamins A, D, E and K

4. PROTEIN POWDER WITH PROBIOTICS: Tasty, 110 calorie smooth protein shake with 3 billion CFU probiotics and enzymes for easy digestion

5. VEGAN PROTEIN POWDER: Organic, gluten free, vegan, dairy free, soy free, non-GMO whole food protein

Ingredients
Raw Organic Protein Blend: Organic Pea Protein, Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Amaranth Sprout, Organic Buckwheat Sprout, Organic Millet Sprout, Organic Cracked Wall Chlorella, Organic Quinoa Sprout, Organic Chia Seed Sprout, Organic Garbanzo Bean Sprout, Organic Lentil Sprout, Organic Adzuki Bean Sprout, Organic Flax Seed Sprout, Organic Sun-ower Seed Sprout, Organic Pumpkin Seed Sprout, Organic Sesame Seed Sprout, Organic Flavor Blend: (Organic Cacao, Organic Chocolate Flavors, Organic Erythritol, Sea Salt, Organic Stevia Extract (leaf), Organic Vanilla Flavor), Organic Guar Gum, Organic Carob Bean Gum, Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend: Lipase, Protease, Aspergillopepsin, beta-Glucanase, Cellulase, Bromelain, Phytase, Lactase, Papain, Peptidase, Pectinase, Hemicellulase, Xylanase, [Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus] (3 Billion CFU)

Safety Warning
This product is labelled to United States standards and may differ from similar products sold elsewhere in its ingredients, labeling and allergen warnings

Directions
Mix 1 packet with 10 oz of water. Delicious with almond milk.

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User Reviews

Review 1

The reason for this review is the new packaging.

The new packaging says “new and improved with 30% more protein”. But when I compared the nutrition information with the old packaging, this is what I saw:

Old packaging \ new packaging
Total weight: 622 g \ 568 g
Protein per serving: 17g \ 22g
Serving size 1 scoop: 22g \ 28g
Serving size per container: 28 \ 20
Price: $28.21 \ $31.68 (Jan 2016 \ July 2016)

I am giving 4 stars because I don't have any complaints about the powder quality. But trust is an extremely important factor for something that goes into my body. The claims in the new packaging makes me question that. The new bottle is taller than the older one, but it is only half full. Scoop is bigger as well. New packaging has less powder for higher price. New one has some extra ingredients though.

Ingredients (Old):
a. Organic raw sprout blend:
Organic sprouted brown rice protein, organic amaranth sprout, organic quinoa sprout, organic millet sprout, organic buckwheat sprout, organic garbanzo bean sprout, organic lentil sprout, organic adzuki bean sprout, organic flax seed sprout, organic sun flower seed sprout, organic pumpkin seed sprout, organic chia seed sprout, organic sesame seed sprout

b. Raw probiotic & enzyme blend:
High protein chlorella, proteases, bacillus subtilis

c. Mixed tocopherols:
Alpha-tocotrienol, beta-tocotrienol, gamma-tocotrienol, delta-tocotrienol, beta-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol

Ingredients (New):
a. Organic raw sprout blend:
Same as old + organic pea protein, organic cracked wall chlorella, organic guar gum, organic carob bean gum

b. Raw probiotic & enzyme blend:
Lipase, aspergillopepsin, beta-glucanase, cellulase, bromelain, phytase, lactase, papain, peptidase, pectinase, hemicellulase, xylanase, lactobasyllus acidophilus, lactobasyllus plantarum, lactobasyllus bulgaricus

Review 2

I have been an Amazon.com customer for over 13 years. I have never written a review, until now. I am so disgusted with Garden of Life and their “updated” product. It comes in a larger tub. It has a larger scoop. There is bold print everywhere on how it has 22 grams of protein per serving. Yet when I stopped to analyze their newest iteration of their protein product, I realized I am getting MUCH LESS. The tub, although being much larger than the previous version comes brand new, HALF EMPTY.
The NEW and IMPROVED version has only 20 SERVINGS total per tub. The old had about a months supply – 28 servings.
So to break it down New vs Old:
New tub = 568g of total product; 28g serving size; 22g protein (78% protein)
Old tub = 622g of total product; 22g serving size; 17g protein (77% protein)

In reality we are ending up with just a very slight increase in the amount of protein per scoop, yet 8 servings less and in that ridiculous LARGER tub.

The new tub is LARGER in size yet contains LESS. That was just wasteful, possibly designed to deceive the consumer – all from a company that states it wants to do the best for the world. How about start by being honest and simply maintain what you had going while improving the contents. If you reduce the amount of product – then REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE TUB!

Lastly, regarding the servings. 28 servings in the old tub and 20 in the new. I will have to purchase the NEW product over 18 times in one year period if I'm taking one serving per day. The old tub would have to be bought about 13 times.

I am a college student without much extra money who tries to eat healthy. I always sit in the front of the class and even if I'm not the brightest student I do know that money doesn't grow on trees. I have learned however after this product, money is growing VERY well in the Garden of Life.

Review 3

I have been using this product for years and loved it. The new formula is gloppy and tastes horrible. And while the price remains the same, you receive 2 ounces less, a larger container filled with mostly empty space, and a claim saying “30% more protein” – the more protein is because the scoop is larger (28 g vs the former 22 g). I am VERY disappointed as I now have to find a new protein powder – not an easy task when you have celiac disease and a milk allergy.
Review 4

I've had so much more energy and over all better mood since I started taking this. After my fourth baby was born, I was looking for a really good supplement to help with some issues. I'm super happy with the quality of Nourishing Pantry's. I'll definitely be purchasing again.

Review 5

Missing the true value of raw protein without the sodium. I have a low tolerance to sodium and the rebrand just totally destroyed my routine. Sodium is a preservative. Bring back the sunshine!

Review 6

DO NOT like the “new & improved!” I think the product itself is still a quality product, but the flavor is…more than disappointing. It may be 'smoother' but compared to the previous product, well there is no comparison. And I bought two! Unhappily choking it down.

Conclusion

RAW Organic Protein—an excellent source of Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Verified, Informed-Choice Clean for Sport, RAW vegan complete protein powder from 22 RAW and organic sprouts.