Scitec Jumbo Hardcore 1530g

Scitec Nutrition Jumbo Hardcore – protein and carbohydrate drink from five animal protein sources

Scitec Nutrition Jumbo Hardcore is a flavoured drink powder with almost equal amounts of protein and carbohydrate. One 153 g serving (4¼ scoops) provides 2457 kJ / 581 kcal of energy, 63 g of protein, 65 g of carbohydrate and 6.9 g of fat, plus 3 g of creatine, amino acids and vitamins. The pack contains 1530 g of powder, i.e. 10 servings. Three flavours are available: chocolate, banana-yoghurt and brittle white chocolate. The product is made by the Hungarian sports nutrition and food supplement manufacturer Scitec Nutrition.

The protein in the product comes from five animal sources: whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, hydrolysed beef protein, calcium caseinate and whey protein isolate; the ingredients also include a small amount of rice protein. 100 g of powder contains 41 g of protein and 42 g of carbohydrate, of which 8.0 g sugars. The product is intended for those who want to add a large amount of protein and energy to their daily diet at once.

Composition and nutritional value

The carbohydrates come from maltodextrin, oat flakes flour, dextrose, isomaltulose, corn starch, cyclic dextrin and a flour mixture (oat bran, quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat and millet). In addition to protein and carbohydrates, the powder contains creatine, essential and other amino acids, taurine, five vitamins and quinoa, goji berry and acai berry powders. The powder is sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame K.

• Protein – 63 g per serving from five animal sources and rice protein.
• Carbohydrate – 65 g per serving, of which 12 g sugars; including 34 g of maltodextrin, 20 g of oat flour and 5 g of dextrose.
• Creatine – 3214 mg of creatine monohydrate and creatine anhydrous per serving, of which 3000 mg is creatine.
• Amino acids – 1512 mg of essential amino acids, including 1000 mg of BCAAs (leucine, valine and isoleucine in a 2:1:1 ratio), plus 800 mg of L-glutamine, 600 mg of L-arginine, 150 mg of L-tyrosine, 100 mg of L-alanine, 100 mg of glycine, 90 mg of L-citrulline and 50 mg of L-ornithine HCl.
• Vitamins – 160 mg of vitamin C, 4.5 mg of pantothenic acid, 1.1 mg of vitamin B6, 100 µg of folic acid and 3.8 µg of vitamin D per serving.
• Other ingredients – 1000 mg of taurine, 1530 mg of almond flour, 1224 mg of quinoa powder, 842 mg of goji berry powder, 460 mg of acai berry powder, 100 mg of inositol, 49 mg of ginger rhizome extract, 45 mg of L-carnitine, 41 mg of choline, 23 mg of betaine, 10 mg of L-glutathione and 1.75 mg of BioPerine® black pepper fruit extract.

Protein, creatine and vitamins

• Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
• Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
• Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise.
• Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism.
• Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.

The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine. The recommended daily amount – one serving (153 g) – provides 3 g of creatine. The claim is intended for adults performing high-intensity exercise.

How to use?

Mix one serving (153 g, i.e. 4¼ scoops) of powder with 500 ml of water and shake in a shaker until smooth. On training days, drink one serving after training or between meals; on rest days, drink it between meals. The manufacturer recommends one serving per day. Take the product only if you have not taken a betaine-containing food supplement that day. With daily use, the 1530 g pack lasts 10 days.

Who is it for?

Jumbo Hardcore is suitable for adults who train regularly at high intensity and want to get a large amount of protein, carbohydrate and energy from a single drink. According to the manufacturer, the product is not recommended for people under 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women or people taking medication. The powder contains milk, soy, oats and almonds, so it is not suitable for people allergic to them; it also contains sweeteners. Consuming the drink does not replace a balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Available flavours

• Chocolate – with fat-reduced cocoa powder.
• Banana-yoghurt – with flavourings, without cocoa.
• Brittle white chocolate – with white chocolate powder (sucrose, cocoa butter, whole milk powder).

All three flavours have the same nutritional value. Each flavour contains 33% whey protein concentrate, 22% maltodextrin, 13% oat flakes flour, 4.8% milk protein concentrate and 2.0% hydrolysed beef protein. Isomaltulose is a source of glucose and fructose. Made in a plant that manufactures egg, peanut, nut, celery, fish, crustacean and sulphur dioxide containing foods.