Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder, 26.50-OunceUSDA Organic

I love this protein powder. It has a good flavor, blends easily and is not too gritty. When I first ordered the powder, it didn't arrive (my building signed for it, but it somehow disappeared). I wrote Omega and they responded within 24 hours. They were super friendly and sent out another order immediately. I received it within two days.The powder is great an the service is superior. I highly recommend this brand.On another note, I've been on the hunt for the perfect Vegan protein powder for a while. I've found what I consider to be a great mix: I mix together this Pumpkin Seed powder, Raw Protein's Sprouted Grains brand powder and hemp powder. I do this because I feel like I get a broader mix of amino acids and minerals, etc. I'm not a nutritionist, so I could be totally off-base here, but for me it works. I mix all three together in a big container, add in a good amount of Spirulina, ground flax and psyllium, throw in spinach, a frozen banana and berries and blend for about 3 minutes to get it nice an smooth. This keeps me full for hours and gives me a ton of energy.

Omega Nutrition Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder, 21-Ounce, is a very nice product. It tastes great -- a hint of pumpkin -- and mixes well. HOWEVER, there are a few caveats. First, it is not a complete protein because it is lacking in lysine. This pumpkin powder has 37 mg of lysine per gram of protein. 51 mg per gram of lysine is required. This deficit may be overcome by mixing this product with pea protein powder which has an abundance of lysine. Secondly, as other posters have pointed out, pumpkin seed can be very difficult to digest. They are correct. Thus the protein has a significantly lower bio-availability than egg white or soy proteins. My best guess is that only 80% may be available, as opposed to 100% egg white and 95-100% soy protein isolate. Lastly, the label suggests a huge overstatement of the amount of protein in this product by stating the amounts per 100 grams. No other protein powder is labeled this way. The protein should be broken out in mg per grams of protein. Below is the way it should be labeled:histidine 23.37isoleucine 47.84leucine 75.47lysine 37.11methionine+cysteine 35.84phenylalanine+tyrosine 64.89threonine 29.53tryptophan 46.26valine 52.26After all of the criticism, let me say that I truly like this product and highly recommend it. It is minimally processed. Some of the fat is removed -- that is all! No fillers or preservatives. Personally, pumpkin seeds do not agree with me. So I was delighted to discover this powder which does.

The good:I really like this. It's natural, and unadulterated. It tastes good and smells good and was on paper the best pumpkin seed powder I could find. Pumpkin seeds have many nutritional benefits besides protein content, including fiber.The bad:It's also not a complete protein, and the amount of protein isn't really impressive if you're looking for a serious supplement of protein.The verdict:If you're looking to supplement with protein and aren't using it just for a weightlifting pump, you're best served using a variety of different protein sources. I am currently using this with soy, hemp, egg, and beef. Each provides a different spectrum of protein and all have additional health benefits besides just being protein dense.

This item is for people who need more protein but it was not easily digestible

This protein powder is easy to mix, with a somewhat neutral plant taste. If you have had hemp protein and like it, then you will like this. If you don't like hemp protein, then you probably will not like this protein either.The amino profile is good. It is easy to digest. It is high in protein content per/bottle. The price per gram of protein is very competitive.It is a bit high on the fiber. If you are vegan or vegetarian and already get a lot of fiber, you might consider a plant source that has more fiber filtered out like Manitoba Harvest HEMP PRO 70, Water Soluble 70% Protein Concentrate, 16-Ounce TubHope that helps!

PURCHASE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! P65 Warning on product.I’ve purchased the pumpkin seed protein from this company before once I ran out, I placed another order. Excited, I was ready to use the protein powder immediately once it was delivered. To my sad surprise the new label not only stated the product manufacturing location changed which is to be expected if a company is growing but also on the new label it now has a P65 warning this product can now expose you in o chemicals including Cadmium, Lead and Mercury! This I was not pleased with as it is Not listed in the product description. I reach out to the company with no response which lead me to complain to Amazon directly for a full refund. I will be recycling the container and dumping the product in the garbage!

I just spoke with the company and the product is raw. It is defatted by pressing the seeds and they sell the oil separately. Similar to hemp powder but 1.5 scoops as opposed to around 4 is needed and the taste is a bit lighter. There are 40 servings instead of most shakes which have 15-30 and it's only 20 bucks. Nice long scoop comes with it.Saving that one. BPA free. 1g fat, 1.5g carb, 9.5g protein. I would have given it 5 stars if it was pure powder but this is a real food product and I wouldn't want it altered.

This is perfect for a low sodium diet. A good way to add a little extra calories and protein to your diet. It’s easy to mix with liquid may get some clumps but it doesn’t alter the taste of anything you put this in. The container stays sealed so once the lid is on, nothing will spill.