Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

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.

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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".

Question 3

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

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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?

Question 4

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

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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.

ASIN	B007SYT7LO
ASIN	B007SYT7LO
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Soy Free
Best Sellers Rank	#1,458 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #4 in Sports Nutrition Pea Protein Powders #187 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	Garden of Life
Caffeine Content Description	Caffeine Free
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (13,273)
Date First Available	April 10, 2012
Department	men, women, unisex-adult
Diet Type	Gluten Free, Vegan
Flavor	Vanilla
Global Trade Identification Number	00658010116039
Item Dimensions	5.19 x 5.19 x 9.25 inches
Item Weight	1.4 pounds
Item model number	101867
Manufacturer	Garden of Life
Manufacturer	Garden of Life
Manufacturer Part Number	101867
Material Type Free	Gluten Free, No Artificial Colors
Model Name	Raw Organic Protein
Model Number	101867
Number of Items	1
Package Type Name	Jar
Product Benefits	Muscle Recovery, Muscle Support
Product Dimensions	5.19 x 5.19 x 9.25 inches; 1.38 pounds
Protein	17 g, 22 g
Protein Source	Blend, Pea
Recommended Uses For Product	Intra-Workout, Post-Workout, Pre-Workout
Supplement Formulation	Individual Supplement
Total Servings Per Container	20
UPC	658010116039 772195641985 798411162164
Unit Count	21.86 Ounce
Vitamins And Minerals	0, 0, 12, 280.0, 4 milligrams, 280 milligrams, 300 milligrams

Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Powder, Vegan, Vanilla, 20 Servings | BCAA, Probiotics & Digestive Enzymes, Gluten & Lactose Free

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