Dissolves well in water with vigorou stirring; spoon is included; like the vanilla flavor
This NeoCell Super Collagen product (French Vanilla flavor) came with an intact protective seal.<br />After I removed the seal, I smelled a nice slight vanilla flavor when I held it near my nose.<br /><br />A convenient-to-use spoon is included (to get the spoon, I had to shift the powder around a bit, as the spoon was totally immersed in the powder, and not visible when I first removed the protective seal)<br /><br />I added a spoon of the powder to 1- cup (via measuring cup) of plain water into a mug. I stirred and stirred. After about 1-2 minutes of somewhat vigorous stirring, the powder dissolved. I couldn't see any significant amounts of the powder remaining.  (see pictures).<br />The taste was somewhat bland, with a slight vanilla flavor.<br /><br />I did the same thing; but this time, added 1/2 cup (via measuring cup) of plain water. The vanilla flavor was a bit stronger. I prefer this combination of 1 spoon of powder and 1/2 cup of water, just because I like to taste the vanilla flavor more.<br /><br />I added a spoon of powder to my smoothie. Smoothie tasted fine.<br />I added a spoon of powder to my refrigerated orange juice. Juice tasted fine.<br /><br />I prefer using this powder in a juice drink, rather than plain water.<br /><br />I  have used it daily for 4 days; so far, I have not experienced side effects.<br /><br />Nutritional information (1 spoon serving size):<br />Calories = 25<br />Protein = 6 gm<br />Hydrolyzed bovine collagen = 6.6 gm<br />Other ingredients: Natural flavors, citric acid<br />May contain: trace amounts of naturally occurring sulfite residue<br />Collagen type 1 & 3<br />No soy, no wheat, no lactose, no artificial flavors<br />This is Gluten-free, grass-fed<br />Non-GMO tested<br />The manufacturer says that you get about 26 servings total per container. So, this product, taking 1 spoon of powder daily, should last about 26 days.<br />This container is 100% recycled<br />Does not contain common GE genes or proteins.<br /><br />Given that I have had no side effects, I will finish out the product, and see how my skin, hair, nails and joint feels. I will upgrade this to a 5-star if I see positive body changes upon finishing out the product. I've only used it for 4 days so far.
Rating: 4 stars