North Coast Naturals Raw Hemp Protein is an unflavoured hemp protein powder with one ingredient: organic hemp protein. Two heaping tablespoons (30 g) give 15 g of protein, 8 g of fibre and 110 calories, and the 340 g pouch holds about 11 servings. It is made in Canada.
What is in a serving
The label lists 100% pure organic hemp protein and nothing else, with no added sugar, flavour, sweetener, colour or salt. Because hemp protein is milled from the seed rather than isolated, it keeps part of the seed's fat and fibre. Each 30 g serving has 3 g of fat, including 1.5 g of omega-6 and 0.5 g of omega-3, and 8 g of fibre, which is 29% of the Daily Value.
The minerals are high for a protein powder: 260 mg of magnesium (62% DV), 5 mg of iron (28% DV) and 390 mg of potassium (11% DV) per serving, with 0 mg of sodium. Hemp protein supplies all nine essential amino acids.
Taste and texture
Expect an earthy, nutty taste, a green-brown colour and a slightly grainy texture. It is a whole-food powder, so it will not mix as smoothly as a whey or pea isolate in a shaker cup. A blender gives the smoothest drink, and banana, cocoa, dates, berries and nut butter all pair well with it.
Sizes and the new pack
Raw Hemp Protein comes in this 340 g pouch and an 840 g tub. The pouch is an easy way to try hemp before buying the larger size. The earlier green Organic Raw Hemp Protein pouch is being replaced by a white and copper design; North Coast Naturals says the formula is the same in both, so you may receive either look.
How to use it
Mix 2 heaping tablespoons (30 g) with 250 ml of water or milk, or blend it into a smoothie. It can also be stirred into oats or baked into muffins, pancakes and energy balls. The full directions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits plant-based eaters, people who keep dairy and soy out of their protein powder, and anyone who wants fibre and protein from the same scoop. It is made without animal products, gluten, yeast or sulfites, and packed in a GMP facility that also handles milk, soy and fish (collagen).
North Coast Naturals Raw Hemp Protein FAQ
How much protein is in a serving?
15 g of protein in 2 heaping tablespoons (30 g).
How many servings are in the 340 g pouch?
About 11 servings of 30 g.
Does hemp protein contain THC?
It is made from hemp seeds, and the label lists only organic hemp protein. It is sold in Canada as a food.
How does it compare with rice or pumpkin seed protein?
Hemp has less protein per gram but far more fibre. North Coast Naturals Raw Brown Rice Protein has 17 g of protein in 21 g, and Raw Pumpkin Seed Protein has 17 g in 25 g.
Proudly packaged in our GMP facility that also carefully handles ingredients from milk, soya, and fish (collagen). Formulated without animal products, yeast, gluten, sulfites, artificial preservatives, or synthetic colours, flavours or sweeteners. (GMP: Good Manufacturing Practices). Contains no genetically engineered ingredients, artificial flavours, sweeteners, or colours.
Directions Mix 2 heaping tbsp (30 g) with 250 ml of water or milk, or stir it into a smoothie, oats or your favourite recipes.
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