Infant nutrition with hydrolysed protein, ionic calcium and palmitic acid
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorsRandi Kline, Jonathan O'Regan
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a composition for use in formulae for infants or young children comprising partially hydrolysed protein, ionic calcium and an oil mix comprising palmitic acid esterified to triacylglycerols wherein the palmitic acids esterified in the sn-2 position of triacylglycerols in an amount of at least 20% by weight of total palmitic acid. Furthermore, the invention relates to an infant formula comprising said composition and the use of said composition or infant formula.
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A composition for use in formulas for infants or young children comprising partially hydrolysed protein, ionic calcium and an oil mix comprising palmitic acid esterified to triacylglycerols, wherein the palmitic acid comprises palmitic acid esterified in the sn-2 position of triacylglycerols in an amount of at least 20% by weight of total palmitic acid.
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A method for use in administration to an infant or young child to reduce calcium excretion by the infant or young child comprising administering a composition comprising partially hydrolysed protein, ionic calcium and an oil mix comprising palmitic acid esterified to triacylglycerols, wherein the palmitic acid comprises palmitic acid esterified in the sn-2 position of triacylglycerols in an amount of at least 20% by weight of total palmitic acid.
A method for use in administration to an infant or young child to increase improve calcium homeostasis, calcium absorption, increase calcium retention, increase calcium utilization and/or reduce the formation of palmitic acid soaps comprising administering a composition comprising partially hydrolysed protein, ionic calcium and an oil mix comprising palmitic acid esterified to triacylglycerols, wherein the palmitic acid comprises palmitic acid esterified in the sn-2 position of triacylglycerols in an amount of at least 20% by weight of total palmitic acid.
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