Almost 5 Stars...
I bought this product as an alternative to a more expensive gelatin product I was already buying from Vital Proteins. After confirming with Amandean that their gelatin product was also derived from cows that had been raised in pastures (primarily grass-fed) and were free of undesirable things (such as added gluten, GMOs, rBGH, ractopamine, or preservatives), I decided to give it a try. I found the Amandean gelatin to be every bit as good as the more expensive brand. The usage measurements are the same and, as a bonus, you get 2.2 pounds of gelatin from Amandean versus only 2 pounds from Vital Proteins.<br /><br />Amandean deserves 5 stars for taste, quality, and quantity, but I'm only giving 4 stars because the package it comes in far exceeds that which is necessary to hold the product. I don't know if this is a marketing ploy to create the illusion in the mind of the buyer that they are getting SO MUCH more, but it is unnecessary since the weight is clearly indicated on the label. So if Amandean would stop wasting natural resources by using an unnecessarily large container, I would happily revise this review and give them the 5 stars they deserve.<br /><br />In the meantime I'll keep buying and watching for a reduction in the container size. It's everybody's responsibility to conserve our finite natural resources.<br /><br />FYI:<br /><br />I use it to make a healthy and gut-friendly beverage that is much less expensive than outrageously priced bone broth, but just as beneficial. For those that are interested, I am listing the simple recipe below.<br /><br />1-2 shakes of sea salt<br />1-2 shakes of ground black pepper<br />1/4 tsp organic ground turmeric (Note: organic spices are not irradiated, which destroys their natural health benefit.)<br />2 level scoops of gelatin<br />1 cup of organic chicken broth (Note: I use and like the Pacific brand.)<br />4 ounces of distilled water *<br />1 Tbs of organic coconut oil<br />(* Don't use tap water. It typically has chlorine, or chloramine, and fluoride in it; all of which are toxic and wreck havoc on your gut.)<br /><br />Put the ingredients in an unheated pan in the order listed, except for the coconut oil. Do not stir. Apply a low heat (e.g., simmer) to the pan and let it slowly warm to a tolerable sipping temperature. When warm, add the coconut oil and stir. Drink and enjoy. Your gut will love you for it.<br /><br />07/02/19 - The review is being altered in that I have now rated the product with 5 stars because  Amandean has posted a comment that it has reduced the size of its container. Well done and thank you!
Rating: 5 stars