Fortified food composition
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorsClemence Maurin, Celine Barrail
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to supporting the optimal growth and development of children through nutrition. In particular, the present invention relates to a composition containing a specific vitamin and mineral mix that—in combination with milk—is ideally suited to complement the goodness of milk, for example at breakfast. For instance, the composition comprises vitamin D, iron, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and optionally vitamin A.
Claims12
Dry powder composition comprising cocoa and sugar, wherein the cocoa:sugar weight ratio are from 20:80 to 30:70, wherein the composition contains per 100 g:
- 19-21 g cacao, 75-80 g sugar, 8-14 μg vitamin D, 63-72 mg vitamin C, 0.6-0.8 mg vitamine B1, 245-265 mg magnesium, 15-20 mg iron, and 6-9 mg zinc.
A method for treating or preventing an impaired growth and development in children comprising administering a composition comprising cocoa and sugar, wherein the cocoa:sugar weight ratio are from 20:80 to 30:70, wherein the composition contains per 100 g:
- 19-21 g cacao, 75-80 g sugar, 8-14 μg vitamin D, 63-72 mg vitamin C, 0.6-0.8 mg vitamine B1, 245-265 mg magnesium, 15-20 mg iron, and 6-9 mg zinc to an individual in need of same.
A method for treating or preventing vitamin D, iron, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, and/or vitamin B1, deficiencies comprising administering a composition comprising cocoa and sugar, wherein the cocoa:sugar weight ratio are from 20:80 to 30:70, wherein the composition contains per 100 g:
- 19-21 g cacao, 75-80 g sugar, 8-14 μg vitamin D, 63-72 mg vitamin C, 0.6-0.8 mg vitamine B1, 245-265 mg magnesium, 15-20 mg iron, and 6-9 mg zinc to an individual in need of same.
A method for use in supporting a healthy growth and development in children comprising administering a composition comprising cocoa and sugar, wherein the cocoa:sugar weight ratio are from 20:80 to 30:70, wherein the composition contains per 100 g:
- 19-21 g cacao, 75-80 g sugar, 8-14 μg vitamin D, 63-72 mg vitamin C, 0.6-0.8 mg vitamine B1, 245-265 mg magnesium, 15-20 mg iron, and 6-9 mg zinc to an individual in need of same.
A method for complementing the goodness of milk comprising providing milk and a composition comprising cocoa and sugar, wherein the cocoa:sugar weight ratio are from 20:80 to 30:70, wherein the composition contains per 100 g:
- 19-21 g cacao, 75-80 g sugar, 8-14 μg vitamin D, 63-72 mg vitamin C, 0.6-0.8 mg vitamine B1, 245-265 mg magnesium, 15-20 mg iron, and 6-9 mg zinc.
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