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As many mothers already know, Morinaga domestic milk variants 0 and 1 (previously variant 9) are tailored for the Japanese domestic market, while Morinaga milk variants 1 and 2 are imported for the Vietnamese market. Many mothers wonder about the nutritional disparities between these two product lines, leading to variations in age suitability for consumption. Specifically, domestic milk variant 0 is suitable for infants aged 0-12 months, variant 9 for toddlers aged 12-36 months. On the other hand, imported Morinaga milk variant 1 is suitable for infants aged 0-6 months, and variant 2 for toddlers aged 6-36 months. Could it be that imported milk is formulated specifically for the Vietnamese market, thus the differences? If any mother shares these concerns, the following explanations will provide clarity:
Fundamentally, Morinaga domestic and imported milk, officially distributed by Le May, are of identical quality. This implies they possess the same nutritional content, manufactured at the Morinaga factory in Japan, with production lines meeting ISO:9001 standards, ensuring strict compliance with Japanese food safety and nutrition regulations. Key nutrients such as DHA, 5 types of nucleotides, oligosaccharides, and lactoferrin – the nutritional components that distinguish Morinaga from other milk brands – remain consistent.
Morinaga domestic milk variants 0, 9 in powdered and liquid form
However, as Morinaga is one of the top 10 milk brands globally, it must adhere to regulations set by the World Health Organization and Vietnamese law, including regulations on product imagery, packaging, and milk stage division. Therefore, when distributing infant milk, Morinaga officially distributed by Le May offers two milk lines: Morinaga variant 1 (Hagukumi) for infants aged 0-6 months and Morinaga variant 2 (Chilmil) for toddlers aged 6-36 months, differing from domestic Morinaga milk variant 0 for infants aged 0-12 months and Morinaga variant 9 for toddlers aged 12-36 months.
Additionally, Morinaga imported and distributed by Le May supplements with additional nutrients such as iodine, iron, zinc, etc., to better meet the nutritional needs of Vietnamese children. Due to differences in dietary habits and nutritional needs between Japanese and Vietnamese children, domestic milk may not be the most suitable choice for Vietnamese children.
Imported Morinaga milk variants 1, 2, available in small 320g and large 850g cans
According to Vietnamese law and WHO regulations, officially imported milk sold in any country must have the language of that country on the can. Therefore, all labels on Morinaga milk cans variants 1, 2 are translated into Vietnamese to demonstrate compliance with Vietnamese law and international regulations, while also being convenient for consumers to read, understand, and use the product.
All Morinaga milk products imported and exclusively distributed by Le May Company in Vietnam are guaranteed 100% in terms of product quality by Morinaga, providing mothers with peace of mind when choosing and using milk for their children.
Source: morinagamilk.com.vn
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