Blended baby foods
AssigneeGerber Products Company
InventorsJulie Cary, Frances Alexandria Coletta, Douglas Neal Hocking, Charles Mohs
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Abstract
Processed baby foods are disclosed which are formulated with oils and/or nucleotides. Oils are added to yield an acceptable ratio of the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (LA) and α-linolenic acid (ALA). A blend of 3-6 nucleotides may be added to yield a level of 3-6 mg/100 Kcal, which are associated with a number of biological processes, the most common being the potential to optimize the health of the immune and gastrointestinal systems of breast-fed infants and some infants and young children fed commercial infant formula with added nucleotides.
Claims11
A processed baby food comprising a 1.5-3.0% blend of oils comprising linoleic acid (LA) and α-linolenic acid (ALA), in an LA:ALA ratio of 7-12:1, all percentages wt/wt.
A processed baby food comprising 3-6 nucleotides at a level of 3-6 mg/100 Kcal, selected from the group consisting of adenosine, cytidine, guanosine, uridine, inosine and thymidine.
A processed baby food comprising a 1.5-3.0% blend of oils comprising LA and ALA, in an LA:ALA ratio of 7-12:1, all percentages wt/wt., and 3-6 nucleotides at a level of 3-6 mg/100 Kcal, selected from the group consisting of adenosine, cytidine, guanosine, uridine, inosine and thymidine.
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