Review of the latest and most complete version of Aptamil milk powder: How to choose among

The British version is produced by Danone after its acquisition of Nutrilon. The production base is produced in the UK;

The Australian version was produced in New Zealand after Danone acquired Karicare, renamed it Aptamil.

This review is for the latest version. The new packaging product pictures of each version are as follows:

Number of segments

Different in the number of segments The versions of Aptamil milk powder are also suitable for different ages. Everyone should pay attention: the Australian version and the British version start from 2 years old instead of 3 years old; the German version starts from 10 months old, with 1+ and 2+ representing 1 and over 2 years old respectively.

In addition, the German version is divided into an additional PRE segment. This segment is only divided in this way in some European countries. It is more used for breastfeeding after the baby is born and before the mother starts breastfeeding. It is used as a short-term substitute for breast milk during the period of breastfeeding, and when the newborn is not adequately breastfed.

The specific situation of segmentation is as follows:

2. Milk source & milk-based raw materials

Milk source

According to the label, the milk sources of various versions of Aptamil milk powder mainly come from Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, etc., which are all high-quality milk source areas. The Bank of China Platinum Edition does not have a clear origin of milk.

Milk-based raw materials

In terms of raw materials, the Hong Kong version, the British version, and the German version all use fresh skim milk; while the Chinese version and the Australian version use milk powder, or milk powder + fresh milk, which is fresh The quality will be slightly worse than that of fresh milk.

In addition, the Australian gold version adds vanilla extract in paragraph 4, and the British classic version adds milk flavoring in paragraphs 3-4. p>

These food flavors do not pose safety risks, but they may aggravate the baby's taste and easily cause a picky diet or difficulty in accepting light milk powder if it is given to babies under 3 years old. , Stupid Dad will deduct points

The specific situation of the raw materials is as follows:

3. Basic nutrition comparison

Carbohydrates

Summary:

①The carbohydrate content of all versions of Aptamil in PRE segment and segment 1 are in compliance with Chinese national standards, and in segment 2 and above. The reference range of the new national standard solicitation draft.

② In milk powder, lactose is the best source of carbohydrates for babies (unless the baby has lactose intolerance), especially For babies under 1 year old.

The addition of glucose polymers (maltodextrin, starch, glucose syrup solids, etc.) reduces the proportion of lactose in milk powder and can provide calories. and satiety, but has no special nutritional value and is a deduction.

Hong Kong Classic Version 2, with added maltodextrin;

Australian gold version 3-4, added glucose syrup solids, maltodextrin;

Australian platinum version 3-4, added glucose syrup solids, maltodextrin fine;

British Classic Edition 3-4, with maltodextrin added;

British Platinum Edition 3, with maltodextrin added;

German classic version 1-3, with added starch or maltodextrin.

Fat

Summary:

①The fat content of all versions of Aptamil complies with Chinese national standards.

②National Bank Classic Edition, British Classic Edition, German Classic Edition, and German Blue Can Edition all use palm oil that may increase the risk of constipation in babies, which is a deduction item.

All versions of National Bank Platinum Edition, British Platinum Edition, and German Platinum Edition do not use palm oil;

Other versions do not indicate vegetable oil The specific ingredients are unknown, so I am not sure whether it contains palm oil. Stupid Dad will deduct points as appropriate.

③Linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid are very important fatty acids for the baby's heart muscle, nerves, immunity, etc.

my country's current national standards stipulate that for milk powder for babies aged 0-6 months, linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid are required ingredients; for milk powder for babies aged 6 months-3 years, Only linoleic acid is an essential ingredient, and alpha-linolenic acid is not required to be labeled.

In the draft for comments on the new national standard, milk powder for all age groups under 3 years old is required to label the content of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid.

Except for the National Bank version and the Hong Kong version, the contents of linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid in paragraph 1 of other overseas versions (including the PRE paragraph) are not marked. According to the ingredient list, Contains, but the specific content is not marked; most overseas versions of paragraphs 2-3 (including paragraphs 1+ and 2+) do not indicate the content of linoleic acid.

Some overseas versions will add alpha-linolenic acid in paragraphs 2-4, which is a bonus.

④National Bank’s Platinum Edition 2-stage, Hong Kong Classic Edition 2-4 Stage, British Platinum Edition 2-3 Stage (☆), the ratio of linoleic acid to α-linolenic acid is between 5:1-6: 1. It is the optimal ratio recommended by the World Health Organization and is a bonus item.

Protein

Summary:

①Except for the National Bank version, the protein content of segment 2 of other versions is lower than the Chinese national standard;

②British version, Hong Kong Platinum version, German Classic version, German Blue Can version The protein content of paragraph 3 and the British classic version of paragraph 4 is lower than the Chinese national standard.

However, in the draft of the new national standard, the minimum value of protein content in paragraphs 2-3 is also lower than the Chinese national standard. It has been adjusted down, so the above problems should not be serious

4. Vitamins & Minerals

Summary:

②Except for the German Platinum version, all other versions are deficient in vitamins/minerals or have no labeled data. Especially the overseas version, starting from paragraph 3, is missing many essential ingredients specified by my country’s national standards.

In addition, the new national standard solicitation draft proposes to adjust the manganese and selenium in milk powder in segments 2-3 from optional ingredients to essential ingredients. Therefore, everyone should also pay attention to these two ingredients.

③Due to the draft of the new national standard, the minimum content of niacin, copper, iodine, selenium, etc. in milk powder in stage 1 has been significantly increased, as well as the vitamin content in milk powder in stage 2-3. The minimum value of D equal content. Therefore, ifIf the content of these substances in milk powder exceeds the "new" minimum value, additional points (+) will be obtained.

The specific situation is as shown above.

5. Comparison of enhanced formula

DHA/ARA

Summary:

①If the DHA content is ≧0.3%, ≦0.5% (total fat content), or 3.6mg/100kj or more, it will be better for the baby's intelligence and visual development, and stupid dads will get extra points.

Among the 29 models of Aptamil milk powder with added DHA, the DHA content of 26 models has reached the standard for bonus points (☆), and the overall level is relatively high. Especially in sections 1-4 of the Australian version, the added amount of DHA is the most prominent in the same section.

② Each version of Aptamil milk powder has 3-4 segments (including 1+ and 2+ segments), and most of them no longer add ARA.

③The German version of the full series and the 3-4 segments of the British classic version have added DHA or ARA, but the specific data is not indicated, so they cannot be included in the comparison.

General strengthening formula

Summary:

① Conventional fortified formula, that is, although it is not a necessary ingredient in the national standard , but most milk powders have added nutrients. There are no extra points for adding regular fortified formulas, points will only be awarded if a certain amount is reached.

②The conventional fortified formula content of each version of Aptamil complies with Chinese national standards.

③27 milk powders are rich in taurine, Stage 3 milk powders are rich in choline, and 21 milk powders are rich in nucleotides, all of which received additionalAdd points. The specific situation is as shown in the picture above (+).

④ Starting from paragraph 3, most versions no longer add nucleotides, and the amount of other fortified formulas has also dropped significantly. Most versions only add dietary fiber as a nutrient. Be careful.

⑤ Hong Kong version, British version, and German version, some milk powders contain certain fortified ingredients but there is no specific data, so they cannot be included in the comparison.

Special strengthening formula

Summary:

①Special fortified formula, that is, nutrients added only to some milk powders Strengthening substances include: lactoferrin, OPO, CPP, natural milk fat, etc. Additional points can be obtained by adding special fortified formulas, but the performance of various versions of Aptamil milk powder in the special fortified formulas is relatively inferior.

② National Platinum Edition Zhuocui, British Platinum Edition, and German Platinum Edition are all added with natural milk fat, which can optimize the absorption of calcium and fatty acids and prevent baby constipation.

④Other versions do not add special strengthening formulas.

6. General review

Based on the above analysis, Stupid Dad integrated indicators such as milk origin, milk-based raw materials, basic nutrition and fortified formula. , carefully scored each version of Aptamil milk powder (out of 100 points). The specific scoring situation is as follows:

Based on the scores, we can draw the following important summary (because the number of segments is different in different versions, the following is divided by age):

1. 0-6 months old

① German Platinum Edition ranks first in the PRE segment, with fresh raw materials and rich mineral content, Containing natural milk fat is its advantage. However, it should be noted that it does not label data on linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid and DHA, and it is not certain how effective these nutrients can be.

②The Australian version of Platinum 1 ranks second. The main problem is that the raw materials use reconstituted milk and add palm oil. Performed better in other aspects.

The National Bank Platinum Edition Zhuocui Section 1 has no points deduction, but because of slightly lower iodine and selenium content, it did not receive any bonus points and ranked third.

③ Most of the other overseas versions were deducted because they added palm oil and failed to label linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid and their content in accordance with my country's national standards. The reason why the German version generally has low scores is that the specific content of DHA is not marked, so it is impossible to judge whether it can score extra points just from the ingredient list. This point needs to be explained to everyone.

Recommendation: If there are reliable overseas shopping channels, it is recommended to buy the German platinum version PRE segment and the Australian gold version 1 segment, the price is also cheap. If you are worried about overseas shopping, it is recommended to buy the National Bank Platinum Edition Zhuocui 1 Section.

2, 6-12 months old

①British Platinum Edition 2nd Stage Ranking No. First, its advantage lies in the addition of α-linolenic acid and a better ratio to linoleic acid, as well as the outstanding performance of the strengthened formula. However, it should be noted that its vitamin D content is not high and its protein content is slightly lower than the current national standard.

② National Bank Platinum Edition Zhuocui 2nd Section ranked second. There is also no deduction item, but the raw materials use reconstituted milk and the vitamin D content is not high, which affects the overall 's rating.

③Other overseas versions, because linoleic acid and its content are not marked, palm oil is added, the protein content is low, and the lack of specific data affects the score.

Recommendation: If there are reliable overseas shopping channels, it is recommended to buy the British Platinum Edition 2. If you are worried about overseas shopping, it is recommended to buy the National Bank Platinum Edition Zhuocui 2 Section.

3, 1-3 years old

① National Bank Platinum Edition Zhuocui 3-stage Ranked first, it should be noted that it lacks choline and nucleotides, and its vitamin D content is not high, but it performs well in other aspects.

② The National Bank Classic Edition ranked second in the 3-stage version. Points were deducted because it used reconstituted milk and added palm oil in the raw materials. It also had no special fortified formula. Otherwise, there were no major problems.

③Other overseas versions have a large number of points deducted due to the lack of or unlabeled vitamins/minerals. At the same time, in this age group, various fortified formulas are no longer added to the overseas version, resulting in a lower score for the fortified formulas. Not recommended to purchase.

Recommendation: If you are not price sensitive, it is recommended to buy the National Bank Platinum Edition Zhuocui 3-stage. If you are price sensitive, it is recommended to buy the National Bank Classic Edition 3 segments.

4. Over 3 years old

① Hong Kong Platinum Edition ranks first in segment 4, The main advantage is that the addition of vitamins/minerals is relatively complete and the labeling is relatively standardized. Hong Kong Classic Version 4, which received more bonus points due to linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid, ranked second.

②The main problem with the two National Bank versions of milk powder is that the raw materials contain reconstituted milk and there are many cases of vitamin/mineral deficiencies.

Recommendation: If there are reliable overseas shopping channels and the price is not sensitive, it is recommended to buy the Hong Kong Platinum Edition 4-segment; if the price is sensitive, it is recommended to buy the Hong Kong Classic Edition 4-segment. If you are worried about overseas shopping, you can also choose the Platinum Edition of Bank of China Zhuocui.

Price

In terms of price, Stupid Dad chose the price in late November 2018 on Tmall, JD.com official flagship store, etc. Data for your reference.

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