Tupperware: DHA Colostrum

I have always related Tupperware with containers until I was invited to review its products designed for children. I have since changed my one perception of them being "long lasting containers". To add to my now expanded view of Tupperware, they surprised me with supplements for kids.

In their range of products, Tupperware also offers DHA colostrum. They are chewies so the kid can take it as long as he and she has learnt to chew proper.

Like any parent, I am very particular with what the chickadee takes. So Tupperware or not, I did some research on this.

In a nutshell, Colostrum covers 3 big categories:-
1) Immune System factors
2) Growth Factors 
3) Nutritional Components

Colostrum is also known as bovine colostrum which is derived from dairy cows' "first milk". Tupperware colostrum is taken from pasture-fed cows in New Zealand that are hormone, pesticide and antibiotic-free; during the first 24 hours after calving. These cows have a higher range of immune factors.

Apparently bovine colostrum and human colostrum are nearly identical with both containing immune cells and many antibodies.

A good thing to note about this supplement is that the amount of lactose in colostrum is very small. Therefore it is also suitable for those who are lactose intolerant. 

Tupperware has also included DHA in this. DHA as we all know is good for growth and functional development of the brain. I quote from the US National Library of Medicine site: "DHA is also good for adults for maintenance of normal brain function. DHA is taken up by the brain in preference to other fatty acids. The turnover of DHA in the brain is very fast, more so often than is generally realized." 

Looking into the list of ingredients (yes we are talking about my only chickadee here), I was curious about Sodium Caseinate and Microcrystalline Cellulose. Obviously scientific words that means nothing to me. 

Sodium Caseinate (casein) is a milk derivative. It is obtained from fresh and pasteurized skim milk. It contains phosphorus and sulfur and is regarded as a "complete protein" because it contains all essential amino acids. The purpose is to provide a hint of dairy flavor as well as create a thickening and whitening for a  creamy look and feel. 

Microcrystalline Cellulose is an insoluble, neutral, non reactive binder that is used to hold the ingredients in a tablet together.

Now for the last entry in the list of nutrition information as pictured below, IgG which stands for immunoglobulins are complex proteins (antibodies) that offer protection against bacteria, viruses and fungi that infect the gastrointestinal tract of humans.

Goes to show how much information I can get off the internet when I make the time and effort. 

So there you have it. It all sounds pretty safe. Or at least good enough for me to let the chickadee have a try 

It is not the best color but they keep it interesting by placing alphabets on the tablets.

Here we go.....

whoa..She ate it! phew

Well that makes one supplement she is not kicking up a fuss having. I had a go at it myself. It has a strong milky kind of taste. Could be the casein I'm tasting (thank you google).  I'm thinking children should take to it quite easily as they are mostly already on some form of milk product.

There you have it. Another milestone for Tupperware.