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PlantFusion Complete Protein Review

Notable for proactively removing brown rice protein due to heavy metal concerns — one of the few brands to publicly acknowledge and act on this issue. Uses artichoke, sprouted amaranth, sprouted quino

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By Alec & Michael•9 min read
✓ Updated Apr 20263.4/10 Score
PlantFusion Complete Protein

PlantFusion Complete Protein.

Complete Protein

Complete Protein

★★★★★3.4 / 10

Notable for proactively removing brown rice protein due to heavy metal concerns — one of the few brands to publicly acknowledge and act on this issue. Uses artichoke, sprouted amaranth, sprouted quinoa, and whole algae as protein sources — unique formulation.

Formulation Quality
3.5
Testing & Transparency
2.5
$1.75/serving
Detailed Scoring

Evident Ratings

Complete Protein

Sub-scores are category scores on a 1–5 scale, shown out of 10.

3.4
out of 10
3.6/10
2.6/10
3/10
4/10
4.6/10
Price per serving: $1.75/serving
Our Findings

What We Found

What we liked

No soy lecithin

No added sugar

Our concerns

Contains gums (Guar Gum)

Contains natural flavors

Our Verdict

Notable for proactively removing brown rice protein due to heavy metal concerns — one of the few brands to publicly acknowledge and act on this issue. Uses artichoke, sprouted amaranth, sprouted quinoa, and whole algae as protein sources — unique formulation.

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Complete Protein

PlantFusion

Complete Protein

Researched and scored by Evident Reviews using our published criteria (owned brands disclosed)Medium confidence

3.4
Overall
Material Safety
3.6/10
Trust & Reputation
2.6/10
Value & Policy
3/10
Features
4/10
Firsthand testing
4.6/10
Material & Safety
Third-Party Testing
cGMP manufacturing; 3rd party analytical testing on all ingredients and finished goodsVerified
Heavy Metals Testing
Removed brown rice protein from formula specifically due to heavy metal concerns. Tests each batch. Released reformulated v2 in 2024 with improved purity.Verified
USDA Organic
NoClaimed
Trust & Reputation
Amazon Rating
4.3Verified
Amino Acid Profile Disclosed
YesVerified
Red Flags
Adds individual BCAAs (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine) which could be viewed as amino spiking by some consumers. Contains silica. Not independently tested by Consumer Reports.Verified
Value & Policy
Price
$1.50–$2.00/servingVerified
Price Per Serving
$1.75Verified
Features
Natural Flavors
Contains: Contains natural flavorsClaimed
Gums
Contains: Guar GumClaimed
Soy Lecithin
NoneVerified
Added Sugar
NoneVerified
Sweetener
Stevia + Monk FruitVerified
Protein Source Category
Plant-BasedVerified
Protein Source
Mixed Plant BlendVerified
Made In
USAClaimed
GMP Certified
YesVerified
Manufacturing Location
USAClaimed

Background

Allergen-friendly plant protein brand. Own USDA Organic-certified production facility. Known for removing rice protein when heavy metal concerns emerged — shows category awareness and willingness to reformulate. Uses algae protein as a differentiator.

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