PW1, Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder, Bourbon Vanilla, 30 Servings | Pasture-Raised Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix containing BCAA Amino Acids - Post-Workout Supplement for Muscle Gain & Recovery

I've lifted weights for a good chunk of my life, but fell off the wagon. Recently I started back up along with taking protein supplements. One day I stumbled across the "Clean Label" project as I was researching other products. I was amazed to find that the protein powder I had been taking for years (a well-known, name brand) had rated very poorly for BPAs (a known endocrine disruptor). Basically, this is a chemical commonly found in many plastics that is linked to cancer and developmental disorders. I was taken aback. This wasn't even the worst of all of the proteins. Some had neurotoxic mercury, lead, or even just didn't have the advertised amount of protein in them. Maybe I shouldn't have been too surprised - the entire supplement industry is not regulated by the FDA. So, I went onto the clean label project's list of best proteins, and found this: Puori's PW1 Vanilla Whey Powder. It was expensive...double what I paid for a 2lb jug of my previous, however you can't put a price on what you put into your body. The quality is great. It tastes excellent by itself, even better if you don't mind combining your shake in a blender with fruit (like bananas). It's vanilla - which means it's also neutral enough be combined with your favorite recipes for an extra protein zip. It blends well even in a basic shaker cup...not chalky, or clumpy like some others -- and yes, I've tried a lot over 15 years...I can count 20+ different brands off the top of my head...this is pretty good. I buy it though because it's been independently tested to have what it claims to, and NOT give me lead poisoning (it's funny we have to even say that, thanks Congress/FDA). I buy it because there are only 5 ingredients in it. My ONLY criticism besides the price is the lack of flavors. I would really like to see a banana cream version of this, so I don't have to spike my protein shakes with the sugar from actual bananas. Keep doing what you're doing Puori!

I'm vegetarian and recovering from total knee replacement surgery, and I needed a high-quality protein supplement. I bought this because Puori is Clean Label Project Certified, meaning every batch undergoes independent, third-party testing by the Clean Label Project. It consistently receives their Purity Award. In addition, you can scan the QR code on the packaging to view the specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the batch you have. The flavor is better than a lot of protein supplements, although I will never love it. I tried mixing it with water, and I couldn't get the clumps out. So I blend it in a smoothie, and that works well. A little frothier than I'd like, but, again, my 5-star rating is comparing it to other protein supplements rather than to how much I enjoy it for itself.

I’ve been trying to find a protein powder that’s clean, and this is it! My only con: it gets super foamy when you use a blender bottle. There’s worse things than that though, in my opinion. It dissolves well though! Pros: it’s clean label certified, GMP quality assured, 3rd party tested, non-gmo, no pesticides, no hormones, only 5 ingredients, 21g per scoop, AND it tastes good! I personally have not experienced any stomach upset. I do feel like this helps my muscle recovery and I will be purchasing more in the near future. Well done on a clean protein!

This review is for the vanilla flavor. I love how pure Puori products are and how transparent they are about what goes into them. I'm sad that I'm a little disappointed with this protein powder, though. My complaints are that it foams up a lot when I shake it up with water in my blender bottle and that it's tough to fully blend. There's always a big clump of powder at the bottom of my bottle no matter how much I shake it. I usually resort to using a spoon to scrape it out and break it up. I read on here that someone uses an immersion blender with this powder, so I'll have to try that. I also read that the chocolate flavor doesn't foam and blends better, so maybe it's just the vanilla. Otherwise, I enjoy the taste -- it's sweet but not disgustingly, overly fake sweet -- and I enjoy knowing I'm putting a good quality protein powder into my body. Give it a try for a clean protein powder, but maybe try a flavor other than vanilla.

Great tasting, no powdery protein taste at all.

I compared Puori Whey Protein Powder - Bourbon Vanilla - PW1 Pasture Raised Non-GMO - 100% Natural and Pure with Naked Protein Powder Blend - Egg, Whey and Casein Protein Blend. After reading the glowing reviews about the ingredients, Puori seemed like a slam dunk. I didn't see an ingredient list on the listing which I thought was odd. I asked what the ingredients were and quickly received a response "The ingredients are actually on the back of the Puori Whey Protein Pouch right beside the nutrition facts" The ingredients list image does not list all of the ingredients and the nutrition image posted on Amazon does not show the ingredients portion. Instead, the image on Amazon lists "Whey Protein, Sugar, Bourban Vanilla..." I had to go to Puori's website to get the actual ingredients which are: Pasture Raised whey protein concentrate (WPC) (milk), Organic coconut palm sugar, natural flavor, Vanilla seeds, Vanilla powder (Gum arabic, Vanilla extract). I'll get back to the Gum Arabic later. I do question why a healthy food product company omits the ingredients list on their listing? Anyways, on to the taste test. I mixed 8 ounces of milk with the recommended scoop of Puori in a blender for about 30 seconds. I did the same with Naked Protein. The Puori was slightly on the sweet side. It had a silky almost strange gooey texture to it. The flavor was fine, a bit sweeter than it needs to be in my opinion. But I couldn't get over the strange silk/gooey texture. I am convinced this odd texture is a result of the Gum Arabic. I would love to hear from Puori about this ingredient. If mixed in with your favorite smoothie ingredients, you most likely will not notice a difference in texture. Wikipedia says "The gum is harvested commercially from wild trees, mostly in Sudan (80%) and throughout the Sahel, from Senegal to Somalia." "Gum arabic is a complex polysaccharide and soluble dietary fibre that is generally recognized as safe for human consumption. An indication of harmless flatulence occurs in some people taking large doses of 30 g (1 oz) or more per day." On to Naked Protein- This product displays their actual ingredients list: ONLY FOUR INGREDIENTS: 100% Grass-Fed Pure Whey from Northern California, Micellar Casein from US & Canadian farms, Egg Whites protein from US farm eggs and Sunflower Lecithin to aid mixing. Naked tasted bland, which I am okay with because I prefer to add my own flavor, berries, a few drops of honey, etc.. I read from other users that it foamed up quite a bit. This was my experience as well. This can be countered by mixing your other ingredients into your smoothie first, and then adding Naked towards the end with a shorter blending time. Cost wise, Puori $58 Naked $26 I paid full price for both products, did not receive any discounts or freebies.

I’ve been a loyal customer for three years, and after a decade of testing every powder on the market, I can confidently say yours tastes the best. However, this is officially my final purchase. There is zero issue with the product itself, but your pricing has become completely detached from reality. To charge this much for a mere 2 lbs in the current economy isn't just a "price hike"—it’s a slap in the face to long-term customers. I’ve already found three competing brands that match your purity certifications and clean taste for 20–30% less. I loved the brand, but Puori is no longer a value proposition; it’s just overpriced. You’ve officially priced yourself out of my pantry. Bottom line: Not worth it. Goodbye.

Doesn't have that disgusting "this is definitely a protein powder drink" flavor. No excess sugar, no Stevia or Splenda, and I trust their statements about third party testing, it's the only brand I can trust. Previously I went with Naked Protein until I found some kind of red plastic fiber in there and that turned me away from them. This stuff is expensive but at least I can trust that it's clean and it goes great with my meal planning when I need that extra bit of protein to complete my nutritional requirements. The most recent order had a problem (which is why I'm writing this review), which was that I clicked Buy Now and it arrived without a box. Someone at fulfillment just slapped a shipping label on it and sent it. Bag arrived dirty but thankfully not punctured, though just touching it gets my hands dirty and the bag won't close properly. Be sure to order it the regular way so you can ensure that it gets shipped inside a box. For now I'll get a jar and just transfer it all in there.