FAQ

We’re a small business that creates research-backed, real food products that nourish bodies and minds. Read more about our company here. Read more about our founder here.

Simple, balanced nutrition with minimal environmental impact. We eat stuff that comes from nature. We don’t buy into diet fads. The best research studies show a balanced diet of whole foods, mainly organic plants, is the healthiest way to eat.

 

1. We don’t use artificial chemicals, GMOs, gluten, corn, soy, dairy, or any animal products. Just clean, organic, real food ingredients.
2. We only use natural, low temperature methods to make our protein powders, which preserves essential nutrients.
3. We pack 20 grams of organic vegetarian / vegan / plant-based protein, 4 grams of BCAAs, and 4 grams of fiber into each serving.
4. We don’t use any artificial sweeteners or highly processed “healthy” sweeteners. Instead, we use sustainable superfood plants with natural sweet flavor profiles like mesquite, vanilla, and a hint of stevia leaf.
5. Pure Food Protein is one of the only protein powders in the world that contains a shelf-stable, plant-based, FDA-GRAS probiotic backed by 25+ clinical studies that show it can help support digestive and immune health (learn more).
6. We give back. For every sale, we donate five meals to help feed hungry families (learn more).

We chose to build a product that competes on value, not price. For the money, you simply won’t find an organic, premium plant powder that offers as many health benefits as ours.

All of our proteins are grown on organic farms in the U.S., Canada, and Belgium. Learn more about where all of our other ingredients comes from on our Ingredients page.

We use a natural, low temperature, enzymatic sprouting/fermentation to extract our plant proteins. This preserves essential nutrients and makes the protein more bioavailable (digestible) while removing anti-nutrients such as lectins. Many companies use hexane, a dangerous chemical solvent that’s a byproduct of petroleum refining. We think that’s irresponsible and deceitful … and defeats the whole purpose of eating a “clean” protein powder. Even companies that don’t use hexane use high temperature processing methods, which destroys most of the healthy nutrients. Learn more here.

Depends on how you want to use it. 1 scoop = 10 grams of protein and 2 scoops = 20 grams of protein. There are 32 scoops per bag.

$39.99 for a single bag or $31.99 when you subscribe for our autoship program (you can custom how often you want a bag and cancel any time). Free shipping regardless of which option you choose.

Yes to both. Contact us for more info.

Yes, we are certified organic through Scientific Certification Systems, Inc.

Yes.

All Pure Food products are allergen-free. However, they’re not produced in a 100% allergen free facility (our manufacturer also processes milk, eggs, wheat, soy, and tree nuts (almonds and coconuts). Check out our complete ingredients list on our nutrition facts labels.

Pure Food Cacao Protein: 114 mg (per 32-gram serving, or every 2 scoops) Pure Food Vanilla Protein: 225 mg (per 32-gram serving, or every 2 scoops)

2 years. If you store it in a cool, dry place even longer than that. We recommend refrigerating to preserve as many nutrients as possible. It is real food, after all.

It has an earthy, subtle, natural flavor with only a slight hint of sweetness (not overly sweet). It’s a little chalky on its own but blends perfectly in any smoothie recipe.

Definitely. We recommend pretty much any plants and some healthy fats (seeds, nut butters) blended with water or plant milk and ice for the perfect protein shake. We’ll email you a whole bunch of recipe ideas before your order arrives.

Yes. All of our products undergo 3rd party testing to monitor heavy metal levels, BPA, and glyphosate (we tested negative for the latter two). Our ingredients meet heavy metal standard levels set by organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), National Science Foundation (NSF), US FDA, European Union, and Canadian Natural Health Products Directorate. Here are the current heavy metal levels in our protein:

Pure Food Vanilla Protein

Pure Food Cacao Protein

Pure Food Real Meal

And here are the Certificates of Analysis for our most recent batch of protein powders and Digest: 

Pure Food Vanilla, Cacao and Real Meal Protein COA

Pure Food DIGEST COA

For more information, read our post Heavy Metals in Protein Powders.

Yes. We add 1 billion CFUs of probiotics to every serving of our protein. It’s backed by 25+ peer-reviewed research studies that show its beneficial effects on gas and digestion, immune function, nutrient absorption, and more. You can read more about each of our ingredients, including our probiotic, on our Product page.

1-2 scoops each day is enough for most people. If you’re trying to pack on more muscle, 2 scoops a day will help you get there a bit faster.

You’ll usually receive your order within 4-8 business days for most U.S. states and 7-14 days for international orders. You can check the status of your order here (U.S. orders only).

Orders are processed and shipped fairly quickly so please contact us here immediately after placing your order if you have changed your mind. If we get your request before it’s processed we’ll do our best to modify or cancel it.

If you weren’t happy with your order, please contact us at info@purefoodcompany.com and we’ll send you a replacement or refund.

Visit our Contact page for our email address and phone number.

Go to the Pure Food Protein Shop page then tap/click the “Subscribe & Save” button.

1. Save 20% on every bag.
2. Get free shipping (U.S. only).
3. Customize your subscription frequency or change your flavor preference (when you pay by credit card).
4. Cancel anytime.

Once you place your initial order we’ll bill you every month on the same day. You can check to see when your next payment is due and cancel any time on your account page. If you want to change your next billing date, just email us at info@purefoodcompany.com.

Go to your account page and click Subscriptions. To put your subscription on hold, select “Put Subscription On Hold.” You can restart anytime without re-entering your credit card info. To cancel, select “Cancel.” Note: if you plan on restarting your subscription at any point in the future, we recommend putting your subscription on hold (see above). Once you cancel, you’ll need to submit a new order and re-enter your credit card information. If you want to change your subscription frequency or quantity, contact us and we’ll take care of you. 

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB) via our secure SSL payment gateway (more below about this). You can also use PayPal.

Absolutely. All credit card transactions are processed through the ultra-secure Stripe payment gateway (the same payment system used by Twitter, Pinterest, Kickstarter, and more). Stripe has been audited by a PCI-certified auditor and uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology as well as HSTS. All card numbers are encrypted on disk with AES-256. Read more about why Stripe is one of the safest and best ways to pay online on their website.

You can apply your promo code on the Checkout page. Enter it in the box and click “Apply Coupon.”

We ship to the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most countries in Europe and Asia.

4-5 business days, on average.

If you have a question about your order that you can’t find on this FAQ page, email us at info@purefoodcompany.com or call (877) 692-2381. Since we’re a small business with only one part-time customer service employee, if we miss you just leave a message with the best time to reach you and we’ll get back to you!