Integratori di vitargo contraffatti???
Volevo iniziare col dire che circa 1mese e mezzo fa ho acquistato su MN il vitargo originale e l'imballo è uguale a quello pubblicizzato nel sito del vitargo ufficiale.
Bene, fino qui tutto ok ma il problema sorgeva(lo dissi anche a Sergio) dal fatto che nei valori nutrizionali c'era scritto vitargo ma derivato dall'orzo...invece dovrebbe derivare dal mais!! Controllando meglio(ancora nn lo avevo aperto e perciò nn lo dissi a Sergio) vidi che il barattolo si apriva a nche senza rompere il quadratino(per capirci, si dovrebbe essere aperto solo dopo aver staccato quel quadratino di plastica). Ora ho letto qst notizia sul sito ufficiale del vitargo e... MILIONI DI DUBBI(anche perchè nn lo so tradurre bene)... a voi ragazzi...
2007-11-09
Attention! Be aware of false Vitargo
Vitargo® is a unique carbohydrate protected by patent and trademark. Nevertheless, it occurs nutritional supplements declaring Vitargo® in their ingredient list, without deliveries of Vitargo® starch to the manufacturer. This is an infringement of Swecarb´s intellectual property rights.
Additional, the consumer of the false Vitargo® will not experience the positive properties of the Vitargo® starch shown in clinical studies.
How do you as a consumer know for sure that the supplement contains Vitargo?
To be 100% sure we advice you to buy Vitargo® original products, with Swecarb AB as the manufacturer. Swecarb AB has also made a licence agreement with a few actors, producing high quality nutritional supplements under their own brand together with the Vitargo brand. These companies are listed under BUSINESS partners at the SALES page at vitargo.com.
Make your own test of pure carbohydrate powder products:
Prepare one portion, ~70g powder in 700ml of water (~ 20 degrees C).
Use a transparent bowl/glass.
Stir, whisk or shake vigorously for 1 minute and then let the solution rest for about 5 minutes:
1. If the solution is clear/transparent it is a low molecular weight carbohydrate ( for example maltodextrine, dextrose, sucrose)
2. If a thick layer of not dissolved powder is formed at the bottom of the bowl, it is most likely a native starch or a modified native starch. These starches are not digestible in present form and they do not dissolve in cold water. The starch is poorly absorbed by the gut and therefore of no benefit for the consumer.
We have analyzed some products claiming Waxy Corn Starch as an ingredient and they have all contained native starch. The declaration of these products and information given on the label indicates that the carbohydrate should be Vitargo®. This is a fraud.
3. If the powder dissolves but the solution is not transparent but opaque (a kind of ”milky” in its appearance), it has the characteristics of Vitargo.
If the powder also contains for example protein powder:
1. Some proteins can give a ”milky” appearance to the solution. In this case, try to look for a layer of not dissolved powder in the bottom of the bowl.
2. If it forms a layer with not dissolved powder at the bottom, the starch is most likely an
ineffective native starch.
Bene, fino qui tutto ok ma il problema sorgeva(lo dissi anche a Sergio) dal fatto che nei valori nutrizionali c'era scritto vitargo ma derivato dall'orzo...invece dovrebbe derivare dal mais!! Controllando meglio(ancora nn lo avevo aperto e perciò nn lo dissi a Sergio) vidi che il barattolo si apriva a nche senza rompere il quadratino(per capirci, si dovrebbe essere aperto solo dopo aver staccato quel quadratino di plastica). Ora ho letto qst notizia sul sito ufficiale del vitargo e... MILIONI DI DUBBI(anche perchè nn lo so tradurre bene)... a voi ragazzi...
2007-11-09
Attention! Be aware of false Vitargo
Vitargo® is a unique carbohydrate protected by patent and trademark. Nevertheless, it occurs nutritional supplements declaring Vitargo® in their ingredient list, without deliveries of Vitargo® starch to the manufacturer. This is an infringement of Swecarb´s intellectual property rights.
Additional, the consumer of the false Vitargo® will not experience the positive properties of the Vitargo® starch shown in clinical studies.
How do you as a consumer know for sure that the supplement contains Vitargo?
To be 100% sure we advice you to buy Vitargo® original products, with Swecarb AB as the manufacturer. Swecarb AB has also made a licence agreement with a few actors, producing high quality nutritional supplements under their own brand together with the Vitargo brand. These companies are listed under BUSINESS partners at the SALES page at vitargo.com.
Make your own test of pure carbohydrate powder products:
Prepare one portion, ~70g powder in 700ml of water (~ 20 degrees C).
Use a transparent bowl/glass.
Stir, whisk or shake vigorously for 1 minute and then let the solution rest for about 5 minutes:
1. If the solution is clear/transparent it is a low molecular weight carbohydrate ( for example maltodextrine, dextrose, sucrose)
2. If a thick layer of not dissolved powder is formed at the bottom of the bowl, it is most likely a native starch or a modified native starch. These starches are not digestible in present form and they do not dissolve in cold water. The starch is poorly absorbed by the gut and therefore of no benefit for the consumer.
We have analyzed some products claiming Waxy Corn Starch as an ingredient and they have all contained native starch. The declaration of these products and information given on the label indicates that the carbohydrate should be Vitargo®. This is a fraud.
3. If the powder dissolves but the solution is not transparent but opaque (a kind of ”milky” in its appearance), it has the characteristics of Vitargo.
If the powder also contains for example protein powder:
1. Some proteins can give a ”milky” appearance to the solution. In this case, try to look for a layer of not dissolved powder in the bottom of the bowl.
2. If it forms a layer with not dissolved powder at the bottom, the starch is most likely an
ineffective native starch.
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