Holle Ingredients

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Holle Ingredients Explained

Holle formulas are made from 37 groups of ingredients, each falling into several sub categories and sub variations. Holle ingredient labels are often confusing to read because they are written in scientific language. Additionally, the most popular Holle products only come with ingredients that are listed in non-English languages.

Organic Life Start has aggregated a complete baby formula ingredients list of all Holle ingredients and categorized them into 5 functional categories (Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats & Oils, Vitamins, Minerals & Electrolytes).

Proteins

Protein is important for infants because it helps with muscle development, immune support, and balancing overall metabolic function. Holle formulas are either organic cow's milk or organic goat's milk based, which translates to natural whey and natural casein protein in these clean formulas. Whey and casein protein mirrors breast milk, as opposed to other protein sources (such as soy, in some US formulas). Goat milk protein is often easier for infants to digest because of smaller fat particles, making goat milk protein unique in structure and making it more suitable for babies with digestive sensitivity or mild cow-milk intolerance.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates act as a source of energy for your baby. They help with brain development are essential for growth. Ingredients in Holle formula rely on milk-based carbohydrates in earlier stages (like stage 1 or Pre), while Holle stages designed for older infants often have additional carbohydrates like maltodextrin or starch added in order to make hungry babies feel fuller for longer. Lactose mimics the same carbohydrate found in a mothers' breast milk

Fats & Oils

Holle baby formula uses a proprietary blend of organic fats and oils which are the necessary fatty acids for brain, vision, and nervous system development. Holle formula ingredients use a blend of high quality organic vegetable oils such as sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, and coconut oil. Fatty acids Omega-3 (DHA) come from Algae oil in Holle formulas, and Omega-6 (AA) are often come from Mortierella Alpina oil. Both of these essential oils help with soft cell tissue growth in the brain and eyes.

Vitamins

Vitamins in organic baby formula ingredients are one of the things that can make a baby formula premium. Compared to other baby formula brands, Holle adds an above-average quantity and quality of vitamins, especially B-complex vitamins.

• Vitamin A: added for vision
• Vitamin B (B-Complex Vitamins): added for metabolism, brain development, and red cell formation
• Vitamin C: added for immune system and as an antioxidant
• Vitamin D: added for bone and teeth development
• Vitamin E: added for cell growth
• Vitamin K: added for blood clotting

Additionally, Holle formula lists folic acid for cell growth, especially targeting spinal growth.

Minerals & Electrolytes

Minerals and electrolytes are ingredients of baby formula that help support most of your baby's functional needs and bodily processes. Minerals are needed for bone development, cognitive function, and help maintain fluid balance.

• Calcium & Phosphorous: added for bone growth and strength
• Iron: added for cognitive development and blood formation
• Zinc: added for immune function and metabolism regulation
• Potassium & Sodium: added for nerve and muscle function
• Magnesium & Iodine: added for metabolic stability

Holle Formula Ingredients

Holle is considered a clean ingredient baby formula. This means that there are very few additives in Holle ingredients. Most notably, there are no added prebiotics or probiotics in Holle formula. However, while Holle goat milk formula ingredients don't have added FOS and GOS, goat milk is rich in natural prebiotics. Holle baby formula ingredients also don't include any stabilizers, since this is already achieved with other Demeter certified ingredients.