Early Life Nutrition
Ingredient Index
All the key facts about our early life nutrition ingredients, in an easy-to-navigate index. Choose any category to get started.
HMOs
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are non-digestible carbohydrates found in human milk. Some HMOs can be produced via fermentation technology using lactose as a substrate. Enhancing infant milk formula with HMOs* can support gut health, immune health and cognitive function in early life (Bode & Jantscher-Krenn, 2012; Bode et al, 2012; Bode, 2012)
Aequival®2′-FL
Most abundant HMO in human milk
Stimulates growth of Bifidobacteria
May reduce infection risk
Aequival®LNT
Neutral non-fucosylated HMO
Stimulates growth of Bifidobacteria
Reduced infectivity in vitro
Aequival® 3'-SL
Acidic HMO containing sialic acid
Sialic acid supports brain development
Antipathogenic effects in vitro
GOS
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are a complex blend of non-digestible oligosaccharides derived from the enzymatic conversion of lactose. A large body of scientific evidence supports the influence of GOS on the composition of the infant gut microbiota when added to infant milk formula (Ben et al, 2008; Fanaro et al, 2009; Giovannini et al, 2014; Sierra et al, 2014). This helps explain why GOS is the most widely applied oligosaccharide in infant milk formula globally.
Vivinal® GOS Syrup
Supports microbiota development
Improves stool consistency
Enhances mineral absorption
Vivinal® GOS Powder
Infant food dry-blend grade
High purity, low in glucose
Facilitates recipe differentiation
Vivinal® GOS Syrup Organic
Supports microbiota development
Certified organic in key markets
Suitable for organic infant milk formula
Vivinal® GOS Easy Drying Syrup
Better drying properties, less drying capacity
Low in glucose
Easier to apply in challenging drying conditions
MFGM
Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) is a tri-layered membrane surrounding fat particles in milk, which contains bioactive proteins and lipids. MFGM offers potential immune and cognitive health benefits for infants (F. Li et al, 2019; X. Li et al, 2019; Timby et al, 2014, 2015, 2017)
Vivinal® MFGM
Dry blend powder
Mild processing preserves bioactives
Supports brain and immune health
Lactoferrin
A natural, iron-binding milk glycoprotein found in both human milk and cow’s milk. Lactoferrin has been shown to support the immune system during early life (Drago-Serrano et al., 2017; Kell et al., 2020).
Vivinal® Lactoferrin
Supports viral and bacterial immune response
Can reduce risk of infections
Shows immunomodulatory effects
Hydrolysates
Hydrolysates are proteins that are broken down into smaller peptide fragments or amino acids, making them more suitable for infants suffering from cow’s milk allergy or digestive discomfort.
Hyvital® Whey EtD 100
Mildly hydrolysed whey protein
Designed for digestive comfort positionings
May facilitate easier digestion
Hyvital® Whey EtD 100 Organic
Mildly hydrolysed whey protein
Organic-certified
Neutral odour and taste
Hyvital® Whey EtD 120
Mildly hydrolysed whey protein
Designed for digestive comfort positionings
Low in bitterness
Hyvital® Whey HA300
Partially hydrolysed whey hydrolysate
Designed for use in HA formulas (non-EU)
Low in bitterness
Hyvital® Whey CMA 500
Extensively hydrolysed whey hydrolysate
Designed for infants with CMA
High heat stability, low in lactose
Hyvital® Casein HA 300
Partially hydrolysed casein hydrolysate
Designed for use in HA formulas (non-EU)
Low in bitterness
Hyvital® Casein CMA 500
Extensively hydrolysed casein hydrolysate
Designed for infants with CMA
High heat stability, low in lactose
Micro-encapsulated LCPUFAs
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) like DHA and ARA are well-known for their positive effect on brain and visual development (Koletzko et al, 2014; Koletzko et al, 2020) as well as supporting role in immune function in early life (Radzikowska et al, 2019; Richard et al, 2016). At FrieslandCampina Ingredients we offer LCPUFAs in a microencapsulated form. Microencapsulation technology prevents oxidation and subsequent loss of nutritional and sensorial quality.
Vana®-Sana DHA 7N
Supports brain and visual development
Preserved nutritional and sensory properties
Increases shelf-life of final formula
Vana®-Sana DHA 8A IF protein-free
Supports brain and visual development
Free of added proteins
Preserved nutritional and sensory properties
Vana® Sana DHASCO 8 IF protein-free
Supports brain and visual development
Free of added proteins
Increases shelf-life of final formula
Vana®-Sana Algae DHA 11 IF
Supports brain and visual development
Preserved nutritional and sensory properties
Increases shelf-life of final formula
Vana®-Sana DHA 11N
Supports brain and visual development
Preserved nutritional and sensory properties
Increases shelf-life of final formula
Vana®-Sana ARA 8 IF Protein-Free
Supports brain development
Free of added proteins
Preserved nutritional and sensory properties
Vana®-Sana ARA 11N
Supports brain development
Preserved nutritional and sensory properties
Increases shelf-life of final formula
Vana®-Sana ARA 20 IF
Supports brain development
Preserved nutritional and sensory properties
Increases shelf-life of final formula
Nutritional lipids
Fat is an important component of human milk, delivering approx. 50-60% of an infant’s energy needs. Dairy lipids, such as milk fat, ensure an optimal fat composition and structure in an infant milk formula as well as help to avoid potential gut discomfort (Hageman et al, 2019;Quinlan et al, 1995)
Vivinal® Milk Fat
100% dairy source
Diverse and complex fat composition
Naturally contains sn-2 palmitate
Vivinal® Milk Fat blend 30
Blend of ~30/70% [milk fat/vegetable fat]
Palm oil-free
Naturally contains sn-2 palmitate [~31%]
Vivinal® Milk Fat blend 65
Blend of ~65/35% [milk fat/vegetable fat]
Palm oil-free
Naturally contains sn-2 palmitate [~39%]
Lactose
Lactose is a disaccharide, consisting of galactose and glucose. The primary source of carbohydrate in milk, it provides approx. 40% of the energy value to the infant (Holsinger, 1996)
Lactopure® Refined Coarse
Energy source for infants
Unmilled crystalline lactose
Free flowing powder
Lactopure® Refined Sieved
Energy source for infants
Unmilled, coarse-sieved crystalline lactose
Free flowing powder
Lactopure® Refined Crystals
Energy source for infants
Unmilled crystalline coarse-sieved lactose
Free flowing powder
Lactopure® Refined Powder
Energy source for infants
Milled crystalline lactose, particle size ~50µm
Fast dissolving
Lactopure® Refined Fine
Energy source for infants
Milled crystalline lactose, particle size ~40µm
Fast dissolving
Lactopure® Refined Fine Powder
Energy source for infants
Milled crystalline lactose, particle size ~40µm
Fast dissolving
Demineralised whey
The casein:whey protein ratio in human milk is 40:60, whereas it is 80:20 in cow’s milk. Demineralised whey is commonly used in infant milk formula to rebalance the casein:whey ratio, while limiting minerals contribution. Demineralisation ensures flexibility for manufacturers regarding mineral content in the final product.
Deminal® 90
Contains lactose and protein
Consistent composition
Heat stable (due to low mineral level)
Deminal® 90 Liquid
Contains lactose and protein
Consistent composition
Reduced heat load during processing
Deminal® 90 Organic
Contains lactose and protein
Consistent composition
Certified organic in key markets
Whey proteins
Whey protein concentrates, a staple ingredient in many leading infant milk formula brands, have the unique ability to refine both amino acid composition and the casein:whey ratio.
Hiprotal® Whey Protein 35
Provides essential amino acids
Consistent composition
Dry blend quality for easy incorporation
Hiprotal® Whey Protein 35 L
Provides essential amino acids
Consistent composition
Reduced heat load during processing
Hiprotal® Whey Protein 65 L
Provides essential amino acids
Consistent composition
Higher whey protein levels vs 35 L
Hiprotal® Casein Whey 80
Provides essential amino acids
Consistent composition
Allows minimum regulatory protein levels
Hiprotal® Casein Whey 80 L
Provides essential amino acids
Consistent composition
Reduced heat load during processing
Hiprotal® Milk Serum 65 L
Mildly processed, directly from fresh milk
Preserved nativity of proteins
Allows minimum regulatory protein levels
Base powders
FrieslandCampina Ingredients offers the possibility to manufacture base powder solutions derived from fresh dairy milk collected at our member farmers. Our base powders deliver essential nutrients and can be tailored to the customer’s needs.
Essential® Start IF
Manufactured from our fresh milk
Contains demineralised whey (Deminal® 90)
Whey protein to casein ratio of 57:43
Essential® Start YCF
Manufactured from our fresh milk
Ideal for usage in young child formula
Carbohydrates: 100% lactose
Essential® Enriched Milk Fat
Manufactured from our fresh milk
Whey protein:casein ratio of 60:40
Contains Vivinal® Milk Fat Blend 30
Vana®-Sana MCT-70 IF
Contains encapsulated MCT oil
high-quality proteins and carbohydrates
Quick energy source for infants
Vana®-Sana BM-50-135 IF
High in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids
high-quality proteins and carbohydrates
Heat-stable and highly soluble
Vana®-Sana BM-50-120 IF
high-quality proteins and carbohydrates
high-quality nutritional oils
Based on glucose
Vana®-Sana BM-50-124 IF
high-quality proteins and carbohydrates
high-quality nutritional oils
Based on lactose
* Not from human milk