HEAVY METALS IN SOLO PEA PROTEIN POWDER
Heavy metals from contaminated soil are indeed a problem for plant-based foods. That is why when it comes to pea protein powder, it is more important to know where the field peas were grown than where the peas were processed into powder.
Folona SoLo Pea Protein used peas grown organically in farms in Saskatchewan, Canada that have been fully certified organic since at least 1992.
When it comes to organic farms, the longer the farms have maintained organic, the cleaner the soil is. As in order for a farm to be certified as organic, its soil must meet the minimum threshold requirements for heavy metals. Depending on the starting conditions of the soil, the process of soil amendments to qualify for organic certification could take 5 to 10 years for the contaminants to be gradually removed from the soil. Proper practices of organic farming over time will further purify the soil from heavy metal contaminants.
Although we have established a trusting relationship with our farmers, we do not solely rely on their certificates for the safety of their products. Every production of Folona SoLo Pea Protein undergoes a three-point testing system for heavy metals (including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury) and microorganism:
- The first test is done on the raw peas supplied to us from the farmers.
- The second test after the peas are processed into protein powder.
- The final test of the finished product before they are distributed to the consumers.
The first two tests are conducted by our in-house laboratory, the final test is conducted by an ISO-accredited third-party laboratory.
Downloadable pdfs of the lab reports of the two latest production batches are available on our website on the SoLo Pea product page. Click Here to go to the product page.
If the product you are using has a lot number that does not match with the ones posted on our website, please send us an email request at info@folona.com specifying the lot number, our dedicated customer support team will provide you a copy of the lab report within 2 business days.
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For more information on organic farming practices and how those affect the quality of Pea Protein, you can read this blog in the link below:
https://www.folona.com/blogs/blogs/organic-pea-proteins-vs-non-organic-pea-proteins
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Thank you all for your questions regarding the concern about heavy metals in Pea Protein.
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Every production of Folona SoLo Pea Protein undergoes a three-point testing system for heavy metals (including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury) and microorganism:
The 1st test is done on the raw peas supplied to us from the farmers,
The 2nd test after the peas are processed into protein powder,
The final test of the finished product before they are distributed to the consumers.
The first two tests are conducted by our in-house laboratory, the final test is conducted by an ISO-accredited third-party laboratory.
For your convenience, downloadable pdf of the lab reports of the two latest production batches are available on our website on the product page.
Thank you so much for choosing Folona products.
Greetings, please provide the latest heavy metals testing lab report along with the unit conversion in reference to Prop 65 heavy metal limits. Please also share whether your company tests every batch or just the soil. Thanks!
Please me a copy of the lead report. Is every batch tested? Thank you!
Hi,
I am a consumer of this product. Would you please provide a copy of the latest lab test report along with the unit conversion in reference to Prop 65 heavy metal limits? Thanks
Please provide me with a copy of the latest lab test report along with the unit conversion in reference to Prop 65 heavy metal limits.