Re: Re: Thropps Enzymes/ state of the union

[Guest guest]

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Could you please provide the contact information of the enzymes produces?

Thanks.

Shalom,

Lynn

Re: Thropps Enzymes/ state of the union

I talked to Thropp and he said that he did indeed vouch there

was no maltodextrin, starch or sugar in his products when we were

reviewing this last year. However, in just the past 3-4 weeks he

learned that his enzyme supplier acknowledged that maltodextrin is

used as a carrier in the processing of enzymes. That most all plant

enzymes are produced in this way. So he has been quite truthful all

along to the best of his ability. And as soon as he found out he has

been researching the matter.

The person from this group who recently called just happened to be

the next person to ask about it, so he said yes, maltodextrin is used

in the process and could be in the final product. He is in the

process of changing his labels to reflect this new knowledge choosing

to be conservative about it and fully disclosing any possibility.

He also sent me the quality verification analysis from his enzymes

supplier. Maltodextrin is not listed as an ingredient in any amount

anywhere on the form. So the supplier was not disclosing it to

Thropps or other enzyme manufacturers.

Apparently enzyme producers are not required by law to disclose or

list maltodextrin or other substances used in the processing of

enzymes. and I are both looking into this extensively and

getting to the bottom of it. Before anyone gets riled up or

discouraged there are a number of things we need to find out:

- is any maltodextrin in the final enzyme product (there might not be

any in there and that is why it didn't show up on the quality

verification statement or analysis

- what type of maltodextrin (there are several sources and this may

make a difference)

- are ALL enzyme producers doing this (there are only about 3

suppliers that provide enzymes for everyone in the US. So other

enzyme manufacturers may be in the same boat and this is just how

enzymes are produced)

- how does this compare to other options (is this the same as

allowing cellulose in other supplements, better or worse than that;

are the benefits of using such enzyme products worth whatever is

there)

and I both agree we need to find out...and why suppliers aren't

disclosing this (it certainly isn't on the quality analysis he was

given). I will post updates as we find out.

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