Advanced Lipids expands its Infat range of infant formula ingredients

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Advanced Lipids has launched two new additions to its branded Infat range of infant formula ingredients. Infat Pro offers higher levels of sn-2 palmitate, and Infat MF is a special blend containing milk fat. Palmitic acid is an important source of nutrition for breastfed babies, particularly saturated fatty acids. In human milk, 70-80% of the palmitic acid in human milk is attached to a glycerol backbone in the sn-2 position, which facilitates calcium and fat absorption. However, in many oils used in formula, sn-2 concentration is can be as low as 8-10%.

Advanced Lipids’ original ingredient Infat already contains 40-45% sn-2 palminate, but its new Infat Pro offers as much as 60% sn-2 palminate, allowing for even better absorption of calcium and fat. Infat MF offers a more natural taste by adding lipid components from milk to formula in addition to the high sn-2 levels typical of the Infat range.

“The ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach no longer works in formula markets, where it’s increasingly important for manufacturers to offer consumers a choice,” said Ronald van der Knaap, chairman of Advanced Lipids, in a press release. “We’ve worked hard to develop these innovative new additions to our range.”