Angepasste Säuglingsnahrung besteht aus speziell verarbeiteter Kuhmilch, deren Zusammensetzung gezielt modifiziert wurde, um die natürliche Muttermilch möglichst exakt nachzuahmen. Diese Ersatzprodukte durchlaufen eine Reihe technologischer Verfahrensschritte, darunter: die Reduzierung des Gesamtproteingehalts, die Anpassung des Verhältnisses einzelner Proteinfraktionen, die Erhöhung des Anteils ungesättigter Fettsäuren, die Steigerung des Laktosegehalts, die Verringerung der Elektrolytkonzentrationen – insbesondere von Kalium, Natrium und Chloriden – sowie die Anreicherung mit essenziellen Vitaminen, darunter Retinol (Vitamin A), Tokopherol (Vitamin E), Askorbinsäure (Vitamin C), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) und Phyllochinon (Vitamin K).
Since when is milk modified?
Depending on the age of the infant and the situation forcing the administration of modified milk, the following shall apply: initial milk (marked No 1) intended for infants 0 6 months of age, subsequent milk (from No 2) for infants 6 12 months of younger milk (numbers 3 and 4) children over 1 year of age.
Types of modified milk
Manufacturers of milk substitutes offer a wide range of formulae which are best suited to mimic a woman's diet and contain almost identical ingredients. In addition to the full range of substitute formulae, specialized milk is available, designed to meet the individual needs of infants. Hypoallergic milk (HA-Bebiko HA, NAN HA,NAN HA Sensitive), which contains hydrolysed proteins (to varying degrees, even containing free amino acids) intended for children at high risk of developing food allergies. It is important to be able to easily recognize the infant's allergy to milk substrates and react quickly.
What type of modified milk should you choose?
The correct choice of modified milk will be assisted by a pediatrician who will recommend a formula that is best suited to the needs of the baby. Depending on the baby's needs, health status and possible illnesses, suitable mixtures are selected to provide comfort, meet nutrient demand and be well tolerated by the child's body. Modified milk is similar in composition to mother's food, but is never 100% identical. It is not possible to perfectly reproduce a woman's diet as it is unique.