It has been more than two months since the release of the [Part 1] of the Baby DHA evaluation, and the [Part 2] was only published today. The long delay is outrageous. I'm sorry to everyone, please encourage me.
In [Part 1] (Click to review: DHA evaluation (Part 1): Why is algae oil DHA more suitable for babies than fish oil DHA?), stupid dad has shared with everyone the necessity and amount of supplementation of DHA for babies And so on, and how to choose fish oil DHA and algae oil DHA.
Today’s [Part 2] is to evaluate and analyze the current high-selling algal oil DHA products on the market, which ones are more cost-effective and more worthy of choice. I hope to provide you with a more practical consumption reference.
routinely stated that this evaluation is a neutral position, and Dad Dumb does not accept advertisements and sponsorships that try to affect the fairness of the evaluation results.
current catalog
1, evaluation sample
2, detection index
3, DHA content detection: two types of relatively low content
4, Trans fatty acid detection: 2 types are not detected, 3 types are very low
5, Oil quality inspection: 5 types of fats and oils are fresher
6, General review: Recommend Newmans, Xiaosi Li'an, Life&39;s
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Evaluation sample
In this evaluation, only algae oil is measured, not fish oil. why? Please refer to [Part 1] for analysis.
In [Part 1], Father Ben once sorted out 8 algae oil DHA products with relatively high sales and popularity on the current e-commerce platform.
From the point of view of the reference price (which may fluctuate in different periods), if you take 90 capsules, one capsule per day, you can take 90 days to calculate, there are 5 products The price went to more than 400 yuan, which are Newmans, Little Silian, Zhilingtong, Lejiashanyou, and Leith Newcastle. If Lejia Shanyou is taken for 90 days, the price is even more than 500 yuan.
For the sake of everyone's wallet, Ben Dad only selected the relatively higher sales of Newmans and Xiao Silian for testing among these 5 products. In addition, life’s (Matech), Biosland, and ERIC FAVRE are relatively cheaper. A total of 5 samples were evaluated.
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For products with a price difference of 100~200 yuan, what's the difference? Look down.
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Evaluation index
1, DHA content:
Whether it is fish oil DHA or algae oil DHA At present, there are no national standards, only industry recommended standards. Although the formulation of industry standards is relatively rough, it is better than nothing.
Refer to the industry standard of "LS/T 3243—2015 DHA Algae Oil", in order to classify the quality level of DHA, the DHA content of algae oil products should not be less than 35%, while the European Union stipulates that the DHA content of algae oil is not low At 32%.
(Source: "DHA algae oil" industry standard compilation instructions)
The content here can be understood as "purity" or "concentration", that is, DHA The proportion of the contents. One DHAIn the capsule, the content is mainly algae oil DHA, some also contain vegetable oil and vitamins, and there may be certain impurities. The capsule skin is not the content.
2, trans fatty acids:
algae oil will be refined after being extracted from algae, and excessive oil processing will cause loss and destruction of nutrients Serious, and produce trans fatty acids. If there are too many trans fatty acids in vegetable oil, it will cause obesity, coronary heart disease, blood clots, and reduce the risk of memory. Trans fatty acids are mainly produced during the hydrogenation and refining of vegetable oils.
The industry standard of "LS/T 3243-2015 DHA Algae Oil" stipulates that the trans fatty acid content of algae oil should not be higher than 1%.
3. Acid value and peroxide value:
The peroxide value represents the content of peroxide produced during the oxidation of fats. The higher the oil, the easier it is. Deterioration;
The acid value represents the content of free fatty acids in the oil. The higher the acid value, the worse the freshness and refinement of the oil.
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DHA content detection: two types of relatively low content
After laboratory testing, the DHA content of the 5 types of algae oil is lower The table shows:
Interpretation of the results:
1, Newmans DHA algae oil soft capsule, Life&39;s DHA algae oil soft capsule, Xiaosi Li'an DHA algae oil soft capsules and other three types of algae oil DHA content are more than 35%, in line with the reference "LS/T 3243-2015 DHA algae oil" industry standards.
2, Biosland DHA algae oil capsules and ERIC FAVRE DHA algae oil capsules have DHA content of 26.8% and 22.6%, respectively, which are lower than the industry standard.
It is worth noting that ERIC FAVRE DHA is a French brand. Even with reference to the DHA content of algae oil required by the European Union ≥32%, it cannot be reached.
3. The level of DHA content can show the quality level of an algae oil, but it is not that low DHA content is ineffective. Because this involves the baby's daily intake.
According to the recommendations of the Chinese Nutrition Society, the appropriate daily intake (AI) for babies between 0 and 3 years old is 100 mg.
5 algae oil products claim that the DHA content of each capsule is 100mg. The measured value is not much different from the nominal value, which is consistent with the baby's daily intake. The difference is the weight of each capsule. No, there is a problem of eating more and less content. From this perspective, a low percentage of DHA (equivalent to concentration) is not a big problem at all.
Of course, under the same conditions, it is recommended to choose products whose DHA content meets the reference standard.
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Trans fatty acid detection: 2 types are not detected, 3 types are very low
5 types of algae oil DHA trans fatty acids The content test results are as follows:
Interpretation of the results:
1, BioslandDHA algae oil capsules, Xiaoslian DHA algae oil soft capsules, Newmans DHA algae Three types of oil soft capsules were detected with trans fatty acids, the contents were 0.044%, 0.007%, and 0.006% respectively, but they were all far below the industry standard limit of "LS/T 3243-2015 DHA Algae Oil".
2, "Chinese ResidentsFood Nutrient Reference Intake (2013 Edition) recommends that the daily intake of trans fatty acids for children and adults over 2 years old should not exceed 1% E (energy). According to the energy needs of a 3-year-old baby, roughly converted, the daily intake of trans fatty acids should not exceed 1g.
The above 3 types of algae oil products do not exceed 0.05g trans fatty acids per 100 grams, and the baby’s daily intake of algae oil is only about 0.5 grams (one pill), so there is no need to worry.
3, Life&39;s DHA Algae Oil Soft Capsules, ERIC FAVRE DHA Algae Oil Capsules, etc. The detection results of trans fatty acid content are below the detection limit, so they can be regarded as free of trans fatty acids. Relatively speaking ,better.
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Grease quality inspection: 5 types of oils are fresher
First look at the peroxide value data:
Interpretation of results:
1. The greater the peroxide value, the higher the degree of oxidation of the algae oil product.
2, Life&39;s DHA algae oil soft capsule has the lowest peroxide value, so it performs better.
3, Neumans DHA Algae Oil Soft Capsule, ERIC FAVRE DHA Algae Oil Capsule, etc. The peroxide value of 2 types is greater than 0.06. Relatively speaking, the degree of oxidation is slightly higher, but it is normal.
Look at the acid value detection situation again:
Interpretation of the result:
1 and 5 algae oils have acid values less than 3.0 mg/g, and the acid value is not much different, indicating that their freshness is good, ideal, Bao Ma can rest assured.
2. Generally speaking, capsule-type algae oil is less prone to oxidation than drops, because it isolates the air, but it should be stored in a dark and cool place after opening.
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General review: Recommend Newmans, Xiao Silian, Life&39;s
to sum up the above data, stupid dad is on 5 products The general evaluation is as follows:
1, Neumans DHA:
Evaluation: DHA measured content is 40.5%, a bottle of 90 capsules, each The grain content is 100mg, the trans fatty acid content is low, and the fat is fresh.
From the list of ingredients, the contents are algae oil DHA and sunflower oil, and the capsule skin is gelatin, glycerin, and water. There are no unsuitable ingredients for infants and young children.
The only problem is that it is expensive. A bottle costs 499 yuan, and a tablet costs 5.54 yuan.
Why is the price so expensive? It is estimated that high-quality algae oil raw materials are used, and the extraction cost is relatively higher.
There are several sources of algae oil currently approved for use in infant formula foods: Cryptodinium kohlii, Schizochytrium, and Chystochytrium ursus.
In fact, many of the raw material suppliers of algae oil products are the Dutch DSM (DSM) Group, the raw material grades are similar, but the prices of the finished products are different, and the price is not ruled out.
This product belongs to and can be recommended, and moms who don’t care about money can consider it.
2, Little Silian DHA:
Evaluation: DHA measured content 38.3%, a bottle of 90 capsules, each capsule content 100mg ,Low trans fatty acid content, fresh fat.
From the list of ingredients, the content is DHA algae oil, and the capsule skin is gelatin, glycerin, and water. There is nothing unsuitable for infants and young children.
The only problem is that it is expensive. One bottle costs 449 yuan, and one tablet costs 4.99 yuan, which is a bit cheaper than Newmans. The source of raw materials is also DSM.
This product belongs to and can be recommended. Similarly, moms who don’t care about money can consider it.
3, Life&39;s DHA
Evaluation: DHA measured content 38.7%, a bottle of 90 capsules, each 100mg , No trans fatty acids were detected, and the oil was fresh.
From the list of ingredients, the ingredients are more complicated. It is worth noting that the capsule skin contains the sweetener tribitol, artificial color caramel color, and natural color β-carotene. These ingredients are not friendly to infants and young children. There are also "natural flavors" in the contents. These ingredients may be added to "improve" the smell of algae oil.
However, on the packaging of this product, it is actually recommended for children over 6 years old, but in the seller’s product introduction, it is recommended for babies over 0 years old. eat.
For babies under 3 years old, it is generally not possible to swallow the whole capsule, because there may be a risk of swallowing. When eating, it may puncture, cut, or twist the capsule, and then drip it on the complementary food, There is no problem with powdered milk or dripping directly into the mouth.
This product is 209 yuan per bottle, 2.32 yuan per capsule, and the price is medium. From the perspective of cost performance, can recommend , and pay attention to the way of taking. The manufacturer of this product is DSM.
4, BioslandDHA algae oil capsules
Evaluation: DHA content measured value 26.8%, 60 capsules per bottle The content is 100mg, the trans fatty acid content is low, and the oil is fresh.
What makes people wonder is that there is no ingredient list on the outer packaging of this product, nor on the product details page. The price of
is the cheapest among the 5 models, 98 yuan per bottle, and 1.63 yuan per capsule. However, due to the low DHA content (concentration) and the unclear ingredient list, this product is not recommended.
5, ERIC FAVRE algae oil DHA
Evaluation: DHA measured value is 22.6%, each bottle The grain content is 100mg, trans fatty acid is not detected, and the oil is fresh.
From the ingredient list, the contents are algae oil DHA, vitamin K2, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin D3. The capsule skin is gelatin, glycerin, and water. There are no ingredients that are unfriendly to infants, but the added series of vitamins is not necessary.
This product claims on the product detail page that it is opposite to fish oil DHA and does not contain EPA, which is harmful to infants and young children. But in fact, algae oil is not completely free of EPA, but EPA is relatively small.
The World Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization recommend that the DHA:EPA in milk powder should not exceed 10:1. In the algae oil industry standard, the content of EPA should not exceed 3%. However, the EPA in general algae oil products is below 2%.
This is also the reason why Father Ben did not detect EPA in algae oil from an economic point of view.
ERIC FAVRE is moderately priced, 135 yuan per bottle and 2.25 yuan per capsule.
Based on DHA containingThe amount (concentration) and publicity issues, this product 笨爸爸 is not recommended.
Finally, I need to tell everyone that breastmilk babies do not need to supplement with DHA after term, but mothers should pay attention to getting enough DHA from food; milk powder babies Most of the DHA can be obtained from milk powder, and it is best to choose products in which DHA accounts for more than 0.3% of total fatty acids.
After the baby can get enough DHA from deep-sea fish or other foods, there is no need to eat DHA supplements. For specific reasons, see the analysis in [Part 1].
Special statement:
1. The test samples are purchased randomly and independently. The test data of different batches of products may fluctuate. The test results are only for the batches submitted for inspection. Responsible, but Ben Dad believes that the product quality of responsible companies should be as stable as possible.
For the product test report, please reply the corresponding keyword "brand name + test report" in the backstage of the WeChat public account, such as "Newmans test report".
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