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1Kg tubs of ElementGold Plus in 4 versions.

Now manufactured in Australia, ElementGold Plus+ is an elemental food plus added high purity whole protein. It is used to provide quickly absorbed, low trigger nutrition that can be useful when working with gastrointestinal conditions or sensitivities.

It comes in varieties that vary protein (including a vegan version) and flavour.


Why might you consider ElementGold Plus+?


If you suffer with Crohn's Disease, your healthcare professional may be considering a 'gut rest' diet where you would eat only an elemental food like ElementGold Plus+ usually for a period of one to three weeks. ElementGold Plus+ has been specifically formulated to provide the nutrition you need during this period1 but such use must be under the guidance of a medical professional.

1. ElementGold Plus+ conforms to the Food for Special Medical Purposes part of the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code including the sections making it suitable as the sole source of nutrition when used under the guidance of a medical professional.

Sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and people for whom certain ingredients may trigger gut sensitivities often need to be careful about the ingredients in what they eat. ElementGold Plus+ provides the option for balanced nutrition in a food that uses high purity, low trigger ingredients that are quickly absorbed. There are no 'hidden' ingredients and due to the elemental nature of each ingredient it is easier to sure about what is in an ElementGold Plus+ shake.

If you have been diagnosed with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), dietary management can play a key role in your treatment plan. Healthcare professionals may recommend an elemental diet, such as ElementGold Plus+, to help reduce bacterial overgrowth by limiting the nutrients available to harmful bacteria while still providing you with the nutrition you need. The elemental formulation of ElementGold Plus+ is designed for easy digestion and rapid absorption, minimising the workload on your gut. Such use should be under the guidance of a healthcare professional to ensure it is appropriate for your specific needs.

People who have trouble eating or absorbing the nutrients in food may find it difficult to maintain or gain weight. In such situations many people are often at risk of not getting the nutrition they need. ElementGold Plus+ is a high energy shake (around 2150 KJ per serve) where the nutrients are rapidly absorbed and the energy is not being presented in a high sugar format. Some of the situations where ElementGold Plus+ can benefit:
  • Trouble gaining or maintaining weight.
  • Trouble chewing or swallowing.
  • Situations where the desire to eat is low.


What does ElementGold Plus+ provide?

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High Energy, Fast

ElementGold Plus+ provides around 2100 KJ (~500 kcal) per 340 mL serve which includes 15 mL of added fat (in the form of oil). This energy is absorbed rapidly with minimal effort from the body due to the broken down 'elemental' nature of the ingredients.

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Minimised Triggering

Carefully selected high quality ingredients to minimise triggering sensitive of compromised digestive symptoms. Ultra high purity proteins and vitamins and minerals in forms chosen to minimise triggering and maximise nutrient absorption.

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Low FODMAP Certified Versions

All unsweetened versions of Element Gold Plus+ have been laboratory tested and certified Low FODMAP by Monash Low FODMAP4.

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Great Taste

Elemental foods have traditionally struggled to taste good which made it difficult to stick to gut rest diets or maintain regular use. Considerable care has been taken to develop flavours that taste great without compromising the quality of ingredients or balance of nutrients.



How do I use ElementGold Plus+?


Mixing a Serve

  1. Add 100 g (3 of the included scoop) of ElementGold Plus+ powder.
  2. Add 250 mL of cold water.
  3. Add up to 15 mL of suitable oil (such as MCT or flax seed) as a fat source.
  4. Add a suitable sweetener such as stevia to unsweetened versions (optional).
  5. Shake or blend (on low speed).

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How Much Do I Need?

ElementGold Plus+ is food so the amount you need is based on how much energy you need. A serve (with fat added) is approximately a 2100 KJ or 500 kcal meal.

The number of serves you need in a day will be determined by how and why you are using an elemental food as well as personal factors such as age, gender, activity level and so on. Check with a healthcare professional if you are unsure.

A 1 Kg tub of ElementGold Plus+ contains 10 serves.

Can I Alter a Serve?

In some cases you can add or substitute ingredients but you may defeat the purpose of using an elemental food in some cases. Please check the Frequently Asked Questions section or consult your healthcare professional before deviating from a standard serve.



Which version of ElementGold Plus+?


All versions of ElementGold Plus+ share the same vitamins, minerals, amino acids and nutrients. Over time this base formulation may be updated to as new or better infredient forms are available.

The main difference is the type of whole protein added and the flavourings.

Range Comparison Table
1Kg tub of ElementGold Plus, Unsweetened Chocolate Flavour
 1Kg tub of ElementGold Plus, Unsweetened Vanilla Flavour
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 1Kg tub of ElementGold Plus, Unsweetened Berry Flavour
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 1Kg tub of ElementGold Plus Vegan, Unsweetened Caramel Flavour
ElementGold Plus+ Unsweetened ElementGold Plus+ Vegan Unsweetened
Added Protein Whey Protein Isolate (92% pure protein by Ion-Exchange) Rice Protein Isolate
Flavouring Unsweetened Chocolate Unsweetened Vanilla Unsweetened Chocolate Unsweetened Caramel
Sweetener No Added Sweetener
Carbohydrate Maltodextrin (Tapioca)
Free-Form Amino Acids L-Alanine, L-Arginine, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Cysteine, L-Glutamic Acid, L-Glutamine, Glycine, L-Proline, L-Serine, L-Threonine, L-Tyrosine
Minerals Calcium phosphate tribasic, chromium picolinate, copper gluconate, ferrous fumarate, magnesium citrate, manganese sulphate, potassium citrate, potassium iodide, selenium methionine, sodium chloride, sodium molybdate, zinc citrate.
Vitamins Beta-carotene, Biotin, Folic acid, Niacin (Nicotinamide), Pantothenic acid (Calcium pantothenate), Riboflavin, Thiamin mononitrate, Vitamin A (Vitamin A palmitate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine-5'-phosphate), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin C (Calcium ascorbate), Vitamin D3, Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate), Vitamin K1.
Other Nutrients Choline bitartrate, inositol.
Low FODMAP Certified Low FODMAP1
Monash University Low FODMAP Certified logo 		Certified Low FODMAP1
Monash University Low FODMAP Certified logo 		Certified Low FODMAP1
Monash University Low FODMAP Certified logo 		Certified Low FODMAP1
Monash University Low FODMAP Certified logo
Energy2
(with fat added)		 2120 KJ 2030 KJ 2120 KJ 2040 KJ
Protein Total2 29 g 30 g 29 g 27 g
Fat Total2
(before adding fat)		 1.7 g 0.3 g 1.7 g 0.6 g
Carbohydrate Total2 54 g (4.5 g Sugars) 57 g (4.7 g Sugars) 54 g (4.5 g Sugars) 57 g (4.7 g Sugars)
Dietary Fibre Total2 1.6 g 0.0 g 1.6 g 2.3 g

1. Low FODMAP Certification

Monash University Low FODMAP Certified trade marks used under licence in Australia. Monash University Low FODMAP Certified™ products. One serving of certified products is low in FODMAPs and can assist with following the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet™. A strict low FODMAP diet should only be commenced under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Monash University has assessed this product as being low in FODMAPs only. Adding other foods may also make this product no longer low FODMAP compliant.

2. Amount per 100 g serve made up by adding 250 mL water and adding 15 mL of MCT or flax seed oil, which adds approximately 540 KJ. Fat Total amount is shown before 15 mL of oil is added as a fat source.