Great question. While Kosher.com doesn’t dispense health information (and you can probably get your fill on the world wide web, we can tell you what this ingredient is . There are so many sources of protein out there. Meat, vegan, dairy, you name it. You can get protein powder in almost every flavor and color and nutritional value. Hemp is a vegan form of protein powder that is said to contain a lot of energy boosting properties. Remember that each product is different and tastes will vary. Good luck.