{"title":"Organic Protein Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes a protein powder organic?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the U.S., the word \"organic\" on a food label is regulated by the USDA. A protein powder labeled \"organic\" has to contain at least 95% organic ingredients, not counting salt and water, and it can carry the USDA Organic seal. A product that says \"made with organic\" ingredients needs only 70% organic content and can't use the seal.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the seal is a set of farming and handling rules. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation and genetic engineering aren't allowed, residue testing checks that prohibited pesticides aren't being used, and every certified operation gets at least one on-site inspection each year.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs organic protein powder good for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic is a farming standard, not a nutrition score. A large review of the research in the \u003cem\u003eAnnals of Internal Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e found that organic foods weren't meaningfully more nutritious than conventional ones. It did find that organic produce was less likely to carry detectable pesticide residues, and that children eating organic diets had lower levels of pesticides in their urine.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-3\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the honest case for an organic protein powder is about how the ingredients are grown, with rules and inspections behind the label. Organic certification alone won't give you more protein, better taste or a cleaner formula. You still need to read the rest of the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic vs. non-GMO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenetic engineering isn't allowed in USDA organic products, so a certified organic protein powder is non-GMO by rule.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/non-gmo-project-verified\"\u003eNon-GMO Project Verified\u003c\/a\u003e is a separate, third-party program that focuses only on GMOs. Optimal Plant Protein carries both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an organic protein powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook for the USDA Organic seal,\u003c\/strong\u003e not just the word \"organic\" somewhere on the bag. \"Made with organic\" means as little as 70% organic content.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the protein per serving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic says nothing about how much protein you get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead the sweetener.\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic stevia and organic cane sugar are still sweeteners. If you'd rather skip stevia or added sugar, the ingredient list will tell you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount the ingredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e A short list is easier to understand, organic or not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk for heavy metal results.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consumer Reports' 2025 testing found high lead levels in many protein powders and shakes, with plant-based products averaging the most.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-4\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e fitppl tests finished products for lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury at an independent lab. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/third-party-testing\"\u003ethird-party testing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"optimal-organic-plant-protein-powder","title":"Optimal Plant Protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eOptimal Plant Protein is organic plant protein powder made with just four ingredients: organic pea protein, organic brown rice protein, organic vanilla and organic monk fruit. Each 36g serving has 26g of protein, 150 calories and 0g of sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26g of protein per serving from organic pea and brown rice protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetened only with organic monk fruit, with no stevia, erythritol or added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gums, natural flavors, dairy or soy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and certified gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metal results from the independent lab Light Labs published on the product page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla flavor, 30 servings per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"fitppl","offers":[{"title":"Vanilla \/ 30 Serving Bag","offer_id":49098912825625,"sku":"OPP-V-30BAG","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1757\/5193\/files\/updated-optimal-bag.jpg?v=1788114381"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1757\/5193\/collections\/OPP-Hand.jpg?v=1794015104","url":"https:\/\/fitppl.com\/collections\/organic-protein-powder.oembed","provider":"fitppl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}