Is there any contamination with heavy metals in this product, as there has been found in the brown rice based protein products?
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Garden of Life changed their standards where metal content is concerned. It would depend on the lot number and date. I would check with them directly. They have excellent customer service.
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Yes there is an organic Chocolate rice protein by Nutribiotic. Here it is Nutribiotic Organic Rice Protein , Chocolate, 22.9 Ounce
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Almost all if not all Spirulina has been found to have heavy metals per natural news.com .. I threw mine out. I now only take Blue Green Algae from the U.S.It's loaded with omega 3s which is great for the brain. Good luck.
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Premium Ingredients Brown Rice = Low-Calorie Energy Source Oats and Wheat = Fiber and Energy Source Soy and Fish Meal = Balanced Protein with Healthy Fats Ingredients Whole Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Wheat Bran, Wheat, Soybean Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Soybean Hulls, Calcium Carbonate, Yeast Culture Dehydrated, Flax Seed Meal (Linseed), Inulin, Monocalcium Phosphate, Soy Oil, Methionine DL, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Wheat Germ Meal, Salt, Magnesium Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Natural Flavor, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Oxide, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract, Cobalt Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K Activity), Calcium Iodate, Vitamin B12 Supplement Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein (min) 15.00% Crude Fat (min) 4.00% Crude Fiber (max) 7.00% Moisture (max) 10.00% Calcium (min) 0.80% Calcium (max) 1.20% Phosphorous (min) 0.80%
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I trust Dr. Harvey to do what is right for companion animals, but I did ask for his opinion on the brown rice issue. Here is the response I got from Dr. Harvey's: Please be aware that organic brown rice constitutes only 4% of the total Canine Health formulation and makes up an even smaller part of the overall diet when meat and water are added. To give you further context, 4% of brown rice per scoop of Canine Health equals approximately 1 gram of Brown rice - which is 0.05% of one cup of brown rice. In recent tests by the FDA they found that brown rice samples contain approximately 6.7 Micrograms (One millionth of a gram) of inorganic arsenic in 1 cup of brown rice. (http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm319827.htm). This means that there would be about 0.03 micrograms of inorganic arsenic in one scoop of Canine Health - an extremely small amount. Additionally, the amount of brown rice in the Canine Health formulation is significantly below the FDA's acceptable range of brown rice intake, which they are not changing at this time. Dr. Harvey is researching our organic brown rice sources and we will be closely monitoring further scientific research surrounding this concern. We are being careful not to make a hasty decision,although you can be assured that we will not hesitate to make a change if we feel there is any danger at all and to reiterate, brown rice makes up such a small amount of our formula, we are certain it could not have any negative affects on a companion dog's health.
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All you need to know right here: http://www.naturalnews.com/025070_protein_products_taste.htmlhttp://labs.naturalnews.com/heavy-metals-chart-Proteins-rice.html
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Louise, I didn't know the answer to your questions so I called the company. The woman I talked to sounded a bit horrified when I asked if their products contained mercury. Her response was "Absolutely not!" She went on to add it does not contain gluten, dairy products, soy, or animal products either. Everything is made here in the US. I'm glad you asked, because I learned something as well.
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Yes, it is from China and yes it is tested for several heavy metals. I contacted the company and they sent their certificate of analysis of their Spirulina. I'll try to upload the attachment.
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There is a "Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein" mentioned in the nutritional information section along with other sprouted grains and seeds.
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No soy is noted. Nothing is mentioned on the packaging about steps to prevent cross-contamination for any ingredients such as wheat. If Barilla does manufacture something with soy (I don't know if they do or not), then that is a consideration. You may just want to contact the company. Imho, if they don't mention cross-contamination then there aren't precautions taken.
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I contacted Optimox to inquire and was told that it does not contain mercury, and that they test the product for metals. If it is contaminated, it gets tossed. It is manufactured in California.
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I wondered about that too when I first saw it, then I bought it anyway and tried it and now I'm hooked. So before I gorge on 24 packs I should find this out too. But here's the thing, seaweed has tons of iodine, so you're kinda protected that way, if you want to look at it like that. At least that's what I'm telling myself to justify eating these things! lol. I went to their website (seasgift dot com) and here's what it says: "All our seasoned & roasted seaweed are harvested in the west and southwest regions of South Korea." So that's opposite and a little ways south of Fukushima, so any contamination would (presumably) be decaying remnants similar to what American waters are like. (?) Anyway, I feel secure about eating it, as secure as I can be eating from the ocean. The company also says they test for mercury.
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The product label does not mention where the non-GMO organic brown rice protein was grown. Maybe the Jarrow website or Jarrow customer service can answer that question: www.jarrow.com. In general unfortunately "organic" does not mean "arsenic-free" as suggested by research done by Dartmouth College and FDA. "Researchers at Dartmouth College find that many organic food products that contain organic brown rice syrup have a much higher concentration of the toxic element arsenic. Brown rice syrup, used as an alternative for the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup, is said to contain environmental arsenic absorbed by the husk of the rice." The product label does not mention where the non-GMO organic brown rice protein was grown. Maybe the Jarrow website or Jarrow customer service can answer that question: www.jarrow.com. In general unfortunately "organic" does not mean "arsenic-free" as suggested by research done by Dartmouth College and FDA. "Researchers at Dartmouth College find that many organic food products that contain organic brown rice syrup have a much higher concentration of the toxic element arsenic. Brown rice syrup, used as an alternative for the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup, is... » Read More The product label does not mention where the non-GMO organic brown rice protein was grown. Maybe the Jarrow website or Jarrow customer service can answer that question: www.jarrow.com. In general unfortunately "organic" does not mean "arsenic-free" as suggested by research done by Dartmouth College and FDA. "Researchers at Dartmouth College find that many organic food products that contain organic brown rice syrup have a much higher concentration of the toxic element arsenic. Brown rice syrup, used as an alternative for the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup, is said to contain environmental arsenic absorbed by the husk of the rice." « Show Less
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I spike with someone at Purina in 2007. They told me that their dog food contain product from China. Not sure about this item. Just wanted you to be aware.
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Below is the ingredient list printed on my jar:Enzymatically processed rice protein from certified organic, whole grain, sprouted brown rice, and certified organic vanilla flavor.
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I honestly don't even know why you would mind if it contained melamine. It's been used as a plastic resin for decades w/o any problems at all. The only instances where you'd be concerned, if it was actively being used as a protein adulterant in human or animal food. Making plates, dishes, tableware, dry erase boards and zillions of other different products that are completely inedible isn't a threat, or concern, to human health at all.
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Hello Robert, There is chocolate rice protein by Nutribiotic! We encourage you to search for retailers who may have the requested product available.