Kendamil ORGANIC Nature Toddler Milk 3 DHA+ (6×800g)

DHA (or Docosahexaenoic Acid) is one of the? -3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are very important for infants during the growth period, but the body cannot make them on its own, so they must be taken in through food. DHA is one of the basic building blocks of the nervous system and brain, as well as the retina of the eye, thus affecting their function and development.

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127 of 25 September 2015, established that from February 2020, all infant formulae and follow-on formulae (with the exception of formulae made from hydrolysed proteins, for which the Regulation applies from February 2021) must contain 20-50 mg DHA/100 kcal. Kendamil's new range of organic/organic infant formula and follow-on formula fully meets these recommendations, containing an increased amount of substances known as DHA*. Kendamil organic/organic toddler milk also contains an increased amount of substances known as DHA*. In addition, DHA is from the oil of the microalga Schizochytrium sp. (T18).

*compared to the previous Kendamil organic/organic baby food range

Most of the UMs available on our market contain skimmed milk and vegetable fats. There are many reasons for this and one of them is the desire to save money. Kendamil milk is made from whole cow's milk and is free from palm oil, fish oil and soya.

We asked why all infant formulas using non-fat milk contain 25-30% vegetable fat when these fats are primarily used for cooking and food production. Breast milk contains no more than 51 % saturated fat. Twenty years ago, infant formulas also contained whole milk. We asked: "Why has it changed?" and we got the answer: "To save us." Our findings and further research have led us to return to full-fat milk with honey and oil.

Source: Delplanque B & Baudry C (2015) Dairy fat in infant formula. Eur J Lipid Sci Technol 117: 1487-1488

It won't, quite the opposite. Your baby will get all the nutrients they need in Kendamil milk, as it is made to be as close to breast milk as possible. Whole milk contains 26% fat and 74% protein. Current studies show that excessive protein intake during infancy increases the burden on the kidneys and can lead to a risk of overweight and obesity in later life.

Source: Vanderhout SH. et al. Whole milk compared with reduced-fat milk and childhood overweight: a systematic review and meta-analysis AJCN 2020;111(2):266-279

Both the classic and organic lines are made from whole cow's milk. Organic milk comes from local organic farms that are smaller and certified organic. These organic farms are more environmentally friendly and use only organic fertilizers, with cows on free pasture up to 200 days a year.

Not suitable for children with cow's milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance. Kendamil does not contain palm oil, fish oil or soy. Animal fat is much easier to digest than vegetable fats.

Source: Delplanque B & Baudry C (2015) Dairy fat in infant formula. Eur J Lipid Sci Technol 117: 1487-1488

A review of evidence from nine studies also showed, that the use of palm olein (the liquid component of palm oil) in infant formulas can have unintended consequences, including reduced intramuscular fat and fatty acids. The use of palm oil may not be ethical, not least because it may encourage massive deforestation in areas where oil palm is grown.

Sources: Koo WW (2006) Palm olein in the fat blend of infant formulas: effect on theintestinal absorption of calcium and fat, and bone mineralization. J Am CollNutr, 2006. 25(2): p. 117-22, Derbyshire EJ (2017) Palm Oil: Feeding the Next Generation on Unethical Oils? NHD Mag Issue 120: 34-36.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) - an omega-3 acid we get from seaweed oil. While most people believe that fish produce their own omega-3 acids, it is the algae in their diet that makes them a rich source of these acids. This alternative to fish oil is sourced from renewable and sustainable sources, so switching to it helps save the world's precious seafood supply.

Sources: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/algae-oil#omega-3-basics; Harwood JL. Algae: Critical Sources of Very Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids. Biomolecules. 2019;9(11):708.

Probiotics are deliberately not added to milk by the manufacturer due to the lack of convincing evidence on the benefits of adding probiotics to infant formula. The evidence available to date on the beneficial effects of infant formula supplemented with probiotics on infant health is mainly from single studies and studies with methodological limitations or inconsistent results in several comparable studies. Therefore, EFSA (Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies) also states that there is insufficient information to draw firm conclusions on the beneficial effects of probiotic strains added to infant formulae and follow-on formulae. There is evidence that the viability of bacteria in common forms of supplements (dietary capsules/tablets, dragees) already declines quite rapidly before the end of the declared minimum shelf life (usually 24 months) to levels where the desired effects can no longer be expected. We therefore recommend adding drops of probiotics to the milk separately. They can be purchased quite commonly in any pharmacy. However, even with them you need to pay attention to the date of manufacture.

Sources: EFSA Opinion on the essential composition of infant and follow-on formulas. EFSA Journal 2014; 12(7): 3760; Skórka A, Pieścik-Lech M, Kołodziej M, Szajewska H. To add or not to add probiotics to infant formulas? An updated systematic review. Benef Microbes. 2017 Špelina V, Winklerová D. Pediatrician. Pro Praxi 2009;10(4):247-250