Base powders make up approximately 60-95% of a final formula recipe, depending on whether it is an infant, follow-on or young child product. They can easily be combined with specific ingredients for desired composition and differentiation to support unique positioning. Nutritional oil powders are encapsulated oil blends which contain proteins and carbohydrates. They can be used as a basis or an addition to final products.

Our base powders contain most of the essential ingredients required as a basis for developing your final infant, follow-on and young child formulas. The proteins provide (non-)essential amino acids, the so-called building blocks of protein, needed for healthy growth and development ¹¹¹Nutten, S. (2016). Proteins, Peptides and Amino Acids: Role in Infant Nutrition. Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop Series. https://doi.org/10.1159/000442697 . Energy is provided by specific fat blends, which can contribute to an optimal fat composition and structure. Our Essential® base powders contain only the natural milk sugar lactose. When lactose is not fully digested, it reaches the ileum, where it supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. A clinical trial has shown that the addition of lactose to infant formula significantly increased the growth of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli ⁴⁰Francavilla, R., Calasso, M., Calace, L., Siragusa, S., Ndagijimana, M., Vernocchi, P., Brunetti, L., Mancino, G., Tedeschi, G., Guerzoni, E., Indrio, F., Laghi, L., Miniello, V. L., Gobbetti, M., & De Angelis, M. (2012). Effect of lactose on gut microbiota and metabolome of infants with cow’s milk allergy. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3038.2012.01286.x . Alongside macronutrients, our base powders contain micronutrients such as vitamin A, B6, B12, C and D, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iodine and choline.

We offer security of base powder supply at all times via four state-of-the-art, CNCA approved production sites. At our plants, flexibility is key for creating base powders to suit customer needs. Using base powders offers multiple benefits, including efficient production and convenient procurement, with less time spent on buying single ingredients and auditing single ingredient suppliers.

• Manufactured from our own high quality fresh bovine milk and demineralised whey (Deminal® 90)
• Suited for the production of infant, follow-on and young child formula
• Whey protein to casein ratio of 57:43
• Contains a blend of vegetable oils, delivering a balanced ratio of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid
• Contains only highly purified palm oil, derived from sustainable sources (certified by RSPO)
• Carbohydrates: 100% lactose
• Provides minerals and vitamins

• Manufactured from our own high quality fresh bovine milk
• Ideal for usage in young child formula
• Contains a blend of vegetable oils delivering a balanced ratio of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid
• Palm oil content is highly purified and derived from sustainable sources (certified by RSPO)
• Carbohydrates: 100% lactose
• Provides minerals and vitamins

• Produced from our own high quality fresh bovine milk and demineralised whey (Deminal® 90)
• Suitable for infant, follow-on and young child formula
• Whey protein:casein ratio of 60:40
• Contains Vivinal® Milk Fat Blend 30: a rich blend of Vivinal® Milk Fat and vegetable oils, without palm oil
• Provides minerals and vitamins

• Contains encapsulated medium chain triglyceride oil
• Comprises high-quality proteins and carbohydrates
• High in the medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) caprylic (C8:0) and capric (C10:0) acid
• MCFAs recognized for their anti-microbial activity ⁵⁶Hanczakowska, E. (2017). The Use of Medium-Chain Fatty Acids in Piglet Feeding-A Review. In Annals of Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.1515/aoas-2016-0099 ¹⁰⁰Messens, W., Goris, J., Dierick, N., Herman, L., & Heyndrickx, M. (2010). Inhibition of Salmonella typhimurium by medium-chain fatty acids in an in vitro simulation of the porcine cecum. Veterinary Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2009.08.002
• MCTAs are a quick energy source for infant nutrition ⁸Babayan, V. K. (1987). Medium chain triglycerides and structured lipids. Lipids. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02537271
• Based on glucose

• High in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids
• Comprises high-quality proteins and carbohydrates
• Heat-stable and highly soluble for trouble-free manufacturing
• Based on glucose

• Comprises high-quality proteins, carbohydrates and nutritional oils
• Heat-stable and highly soluble for trouble-free manufacturing
• Based on glucose

• Comprises high-quality proteins, carbohydrates and nutritional oils
• Heat-stable and highly soluble for trouble-free manufacturing
• Based on lactose

Our dedicated production facilities comply with high standards in the infant food industry, with strict quality procedures and laboratories equipped for performing all necessary analysis. We offer a broad range of manufacturing capabilities for both simple and highly complex base powders, enabling high capacity with proven track record. Our base powders retain the benefits of fresh dairy milk thanks to minimal processing and can be tailored to the specific needs of our customers.