Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Powder, 16-Ounce Jars (Pack of 2)

I had to switch from this Nutiva product to another hemp product (Manitoba Harvest which I buy at Whole Foods) because this product has way too much magnesium in it (48%). Magnesium works like a laxative. That is great if you need that kind of help, but if you don't, it can upset your stomach or at least that has been my experience with it. I won't buy anymore of this one.

I like to put a scoop of hemp powder on my breakfast cereal or sprinkle it on a salad. I've even mixed it into a bowl of rice to add a bit of protein to a meal. I like its nutty flavor. I prefer it to rice or soy protein powders, which tend to taste powdery to me.

This is a good, nutritous food and the purchase from Amazon is a fair deal and good value. Thank you Amazon.

Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Powder, 16-Ounce Jars (Pack of 2)

Just received in the mail today: Nutiva(tm) brand Organic Hemp Protein Powder.

I have tried many, many kinds of protein powders. I have hated them all, for one reason or another. Most of the time it's because they're pre-sweetened with aspartame or saccharine or even straight-up sugar. I'm not really "into" too much sweet stuff. Because I have to consume untenably massive amounts on a regular basis, protein powder will need to be as unobtrusive as possible.

I wanted to try Nutiva's hemp powder because it also had a lot of other nutrients in it besides protein, and because all of these nutrients and protein were naturally-occurring, not chemically combined to form some alien mud substance.

Right away I noticed the difference. This stuff was powderized, but it's like powderized grass clippings -- olive-green in color, with a smell not unlike alfalfa hay.

And this stuff isn't artificial. Besides 11g of protein for every quarter-cup of powder, it also has Omega3 fatty acids in it, and a few other goodies.

I love the nutty flavor it lends to food. It changes the appearance of food, however, giving it a khaki-green cast, and it changes the texture of it a bit with a grittiness.

It's great in smoothies. Not being a big sweets-consumer, however, I also try to mix the hemp powder into other foods. Mashed potatoes is an interesting choice, particularly if you don't mind consuming green mashed potatoes! It can also be stirred into sauces.

I like it WAY better than any other protein powder I've ever tried.

The grittiness is forgiveable (somehow I feel better that it's less processed), the earthy taste is not a total turn-off but I feel calling it delicious is a stretch. Of 3 different sweetners I tried with it, honey seemed best to neutralize the earthy aftertaste. It does seem to keep my energy stable, and it will definitely keep you "regular". I'd give it a 5 if not for the aftertaste because I like everything else about this product and the marketing of hemp as an excellent protein source.