Essential Protein

Daily Shake

The Clean Label Project Certified protein made with organically farmed regenerative peas, that is raising the bar on heavy metal transparency.*††

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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 scoop (about 30g)
Servings Per Container: 15
Amount Per Serving%DV
Calories115
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber3g10%
Total Sugar0g**
Protein20 g33%
Choline (as Choline bitartrate1)150mg27%
Calcium120mg9%
Iron3mg19%
Sodium290mg13%
L-Methionine400mg**
** Daily Value (DV) not established.
† Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Other ingredients: Organic pea protein, Natural flavor, Organic coconut medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, Xanthan gum, Salt, Sunflower lecithin**, Reb-M (from fermented sugarcane), Mixed tocopherols, Organic monk fruit (Luo han guo) extract. **Derived from Non-GMO Sunflower
1Vitacholine™
Not a reduced calorie food
VitaCholine® is a registered trademark of Balchem Corporation
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North American Grown Peas
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Complete Amino Acid Profile
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Gluten and Major Allergen Free
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Made Traceable®
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Non-GMO
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Third Party Tested (for heavy metals & microbes)

Help With the Heavy Lifting *

The building block for life that reaches beyond muscle.*

Helps Form Lean Muscle

20g of protein to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and help form lean muscle.*

Supports Muscle Recovery

A rich source of protein to support muscle recovery.*

Helps Build Strength

An excellent source of protein helps support strength after exercise.*

Complete Amino Acid Profile

Each serving provides a complete amino acid profile, with 8g EAAs, and 4g BCAAs.*

Traceable Ingredients

Essential Protein is Made Traceable® with a visible supply chain so you know what you’re putting in your body. Because not all ingredients are created equal.

Natural Sweeteners—Healthy Sugar Substitutes

Organic Pea Protein

We work with PURIS to provide high-quality, plant-based pea protein derived from non-GMO, regeneratively-farmed yellow peas grown in the USA.

Source
Organic yellow peas
Supplier
PURIS
Final Location of Manufacturing
Turtle Lake, Wisconsin / Dawson, Minnesota
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Organic Pea Protein

Clean Source

Our pea protein is organic, soy-free, gluten free, vegan-friendly, and formulated with non-GMO ingredients. Plus, it provides an excellent source of protein.*

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Organic Pea Protein

Regenerative Peas

By working with their network of hundreds of farmers on hundreds of thousands of acres PURIS ensures a system of farming principles and practices that can increase soil biodiversity, enrich soil, improve water-sheds, and enhance ecosystem services through the capture of carbon and nitrogen in the soil.

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Organic Pea Protein

Grown in North America

Sourced from organic yellow field peas grown in North America, our peas never leave our borders from seed to finished powder.

Iodine

Handcrafted Vanilla Flavor

The delicious handcrafted flavor in Essential Protein includes a direct-from-farmer vanilla bean extract sustainably harvested in Madagascar.

Source
Vanilla beans WONF
Supplier
ADM / WILD Flavors
Final Location of Manufacturing
Erlanger, Kentucky
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Handcrafted Vanilla Flavor

Handcrafted by Design

Our handcrafted flavor is curated by combining Madagascar vanilla extract with other aromatic components to create the final taste, aroma, and flavor. Vanilla orchids are hand-pollinated and ripe vanilla beans are cured and carefully selected each season for the right flavor balance in the extract.

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Handcrafted Vanilla Flavor

Tailor-Made Taste

We partnered with the highly skilled flavor creation team at ADM, an 85-year-old world-renowned flavor house, to develop a completely custom natural vanilla flavor characterized by layers of sweet vanilla notes, subtle nuances of caramel and hints of spice.

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Handcrafted Vanilla Flavor

Farmer to Flavor

Our handcrafted vanilla flavor contains vanilla extract which is made traceable™ from vanilla farms (in Madagascar) to cured beans (in Madagascar) to extract (in Erlanger, Kentucky). ADM’s unique approach cuts out the middle-men from the traditional vanilla supply chain and gives more ownership directly back to farmers in Madagascar.

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Fermented Sugarcane (Reb-M)

Fermented sugarcane (Reb-M), monk fruit, and our handcrafted vanilla flavor are combined to give Essential Protein its exceptional sugar-free† flavor experience without stevia or sugar alcohols.*

Source
Fermented sugarcane
Supplier
PureCircle
Final Location of Manufacturing
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Fermented Sugarcane (Reb-M)

How It's Made

Similar to kombucha or beer, sugarcane is combined with specialty yeast in a fermentation process that creates a novel sweetener—Reb-M with no stevia or petroleum processing.

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Fermented Sugarcane (Reb-M)

Combined With Monk Fruit

Essential Protein is the first protein of its kind sweetened with a combination of fermented sugarcane (Reb-M) and monk fruit.

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Fermented Sugarcane (Reb-M)

Clean Sensory Profile

It’s Non-GMO, zero calories per serving, and has a sensory profile similar to sucrose without the harsh aftertaste of other sweeteners.*

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L-Methionine
Source
Synthesized
Supplier
Ajinomoto
Function
Essential amino acid
Final Location of Manufacturing
Iwate, Japan

We add L-Methionine to our pea protein to provide a complete amino acid profile. Each serving of our protein has 8g EAAs and 4g BCAAs.

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Choline
Source
L- tartaric acid
Supplier
Balchem/Albion
Function
Essential nutrient & L-Methionine helper
Final Location of Manufacturing
Verona, Missouri

Choline is included in Essential Protein because it is an L-methionine helper and an essential nutrient that helps fill the dietary gap common across life stages.*

Ingredients: Organic pea protein, Natural flavor, Organic coconut medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, Xanthan gum, Salt, Sunflower lecithin**, Reb-M (from fermented sugarcane), Mixed tocopherols, Organic monk fruit (Luo han guo) extract.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 scoop (about 30g)
Servings Per Container: 15
Amount Per Serving%DV
Calories115
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber3g10%
Total Sugar0g**
Protein20 g33%
Choline (as Choline bitartrate1)150mg27%
Calcium120mg9%
Iron3mg19%
Sodium290mg13%
L-Methionine400mg**
** Daily Value (DV) not established.
† Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Other ingredients: Organic pea protein, Natural flavor, Organic coconut medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, Xanthan gum, Salt, Sunflower lecithin**, Reb-M (from fermented sugarcane), Mixed tocopherols, Organic monk fruit (Luo han guo) extract. **Derived from Non-GMO Sunflower
1Vitacholine™
Not a reduced calorie food
VitaCholine® is a registered trademark of Balchem Corporation

Raising the Bar on Heavy Metal Transparency

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Rigorously Tested for Heavy Metals

Your health and safety are top priority. We test every lot of Essential Protein for heavy metals and share the results for one of our latest released lots on our Certificate of Traceability. Our protein is third-party certified with the Clean Label Project and won their Purity Award.
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Powered by Sustainably Sourced Regenerative Organic Peas

We source our regenerative organic peas exclusively from North America to lower the risk of high levels of heavy metal contamination and to reduce the carbon footprint of our products.††
††Essential Protein is not organic and includes a combination of organic & non-organic ingredients
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Clean Formula, Sugar Free†

Essential Protein is soy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and it’s formulated without GMOs, stevia, sugar or sugar alcohols, and artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners.
†Not a reduced calorie food
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Smooth, Creamy Taste

Layers of sweet vanilla, subtle nuances of caramel and hints of spice make Essential Protein fit to shake up your every day. It’s the first protein of its kind sweetened with a combination of fermented sugarcane (Reb-M) and monk fruit.
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We Want You to Ask Questions

Seriously. Our team of supplement experts and scientists has answers.

Essential Protein is a Clean Label Project Certified, plant-based protein that’s been rigorously tested for heavy metals. It helps maintain lean muscle mass and support muscle recovery after exercise. With 20 grams of protein, Essential Protein also provides a complete amino acid profile.*
Our protein is sourced from regenerative-farmed peas grown exclusively in North America to lower the risk of high levels of heavy metal contamination and reduce our products' carbon footprint. We partner with our Supplier PURIS, who works with their network of hundreds of farmers on hundreds of thousands of acres to ensure a system of farming principles and practices that can increase soil biodiversity, enrich soil, improve water-sheds, and enhance ecosystem services through the capture of carbon and nitrogen in the soil.
Our products are purchased as a subscription. After your initial purchase, orders are automatically sent every 30 days to keep you on track. That said, it’s your Ritual: We’ll send you a notification each month a few days before we charge you and ship your next bottle. You’re free to rush or delay an order or cancel your subscription at any time, right from your account page.
We go above and beyond when it comes to testing because we believe you deserve to know what you’re putting in your body and why. That’s why we not only do our own testing, but we also achieved Clean Label Project certification.

The Clean Label Project certification is considered one of the strictest for protecting consumers from harmful contaminants. CLP independently tests for hundreds of environmental contaminants and harmful chemicals like heavy metals (including lead, mercury, and glyphosate), pesticide residues, plasticizers, and antibiotic residues.

Additionally, our protein is tested for identity, purity, and composition so we can be sure that what’s on the label is what’s in the product. We also complete third-party testing to help ensure our products are compliant with regulations and guidelines for heavy metals, microbes, and major allergens and to help assure the quality and safety of our products.
We're always looking for ways to be more sustainable, and we found that by removing the scoop from our packaging we could reduce Essential Protein's carbon footprint by 22% while also eliminating plastic.† Instead of the scoop, you can use 5 tablespoons or ⅓ cup per serving. This is just one of the ways we are working towards our goal of 100% sustainable packaging by 2025.

†Based on Ritual internal 2024 LCA
Our bag is made with 45% PCR (Post Consumer Recycled Material) and produces 84% fewer carbon emissions than plastic tubs.†

†Based on Ritual internal 2024 LCA

More questions? Find answers on our FAQs page.

Meet Our In-House Scientists and Expert Council

We work with a lot of exceptional and thoughtful people—like the scientists, nutritionists, and medical doctors on our Scientific Advisory Board, who help guide our product innovation and clinical research.

Dr. Nima Alamdari, PhD

Dr. Nima Alamdari, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer (Prev. Harvard Faculty)

Dr. Marie Caudill, PhD, RD

Dr. Marie Caudill, PhD, RD

Professor, Cornell University (Nutritional Sciences)

Dr. Jason Rothbart, MD, FACOG

Dr. Jason Rothbart, MD, FACOG

Physician, Cedars-Sinai (Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi, PhD, RD

Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi, PhD, RD

SVP of Scientific Affairs at Ritual (Nutritional Sciences)

Dr. Robin Berzin, MD

Dr. Robin Berzin, MD

Doctor & CEO, Parsley Health (Functional Medicine)

Dr. Jordan Shlain, MD

Dr. Jordan Shlain, MD

Physician & Founder, Private Medical (Primary Care)

Dr. Michelle Davenport

Dr. Michelle Davenport

Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist

Dr. Dyan Hes, MD

Dr. Dyan Hes, MD

Medical Director, Gramercy Pediatrics

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Tess E.

4 months on Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+

Healthy habits

8/31/2024

I add it daily to my oatmeal breakfast and smoothies. I like that it’s not too sweet.

Yes, I'd tell a friend to take this product.

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Victoria

Age 25 - 34

7 months on Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+

Protein Daily Shake

8/10/2024

Best protein powder I have found! I like the ingredients and the taste is not much which I love. I’m sensitive to texture and taste and this protein doesn’t taste like much and mixes well. I use 8 oz of water and ice in a shaker bottle. The only down…
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Kim K.

Age 35 - 44

7 months on Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+

Favorite protein

7/31/2024

This has very clean ingredients that I can trust, and doesn't bother my stomach. I can add it to anything from my coffee to cheese waffles; it blends well and tastes great! Will continue to purchase.

Yes, I'd tell a friend to take this product.

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Nicole H.

Age 35 - 44

7 months on Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+

Never liked protein powders

5/2/2024

I have never found a protein powder that I can stand to drink on a consistent basis. After speaking to my Dr. I went in a search. This has a pretty mild taste, no weird Splenda after taste and I actually enjoy it. I add a bit of milk to it and it’s great!

Yes, I'd tell a friend to take this product.

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Stephanie M.

Age 35 - 44

7 months on Essential Protein Daily Shake 18+

It’s doesn’t get better then this protein

4/11/2024

I have tried it all. I’ve been into wellness since I was 14. I am now 40 and I can honestly say that I have tried them all! I love this powder so much. Quality has become something that is so important now that I’m older and this ticks all the boxes,…
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