Pea protein powder

Pea protein is extracted from yellow split peas and is one of the more common single-source plant proteins, often chosen for being free of the common dairy and soy allergens found in other protein types. Its amino acid profile is naturally lower in one essential amino acid, methionine, than dairy proteins, which is why some formulations blend pea protein with rice or other sources — this page includes only products identified primarily as pea protein, not those blends. Texture and mixability can vary more with pea protein than with whey, and taste is typically masked with flavoring rather than left neutral. Use the calorie and other nutrition columns per 25 grams of protein to compare across pea-protein brands, and check each product's ingredient list for the specific blend and flavoring system used.