Kendamil Ingredients

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Kendamil Ingredients Explained

Kendamil formulas are made from 39 groups of ingredients, several which come in multiple variations and sub-varieties. While Kendamil labels are in English, they can still be confusing to navigate because of complicated scientific names listed on Kendamil cans.

Organic Life Start has researched, summarized, and simplified all Kendamil formula ingredients listed on Kendamil UK formula. Kendamil ingredients are categorized into 7 functional categories, namely: Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats & Oils, Vitamins, Minerals & Electrolytes, Prebiotics & Probiotics, Nucleotides.

Proteins

Baby formula with clean ingredients can only use clean protein sources, like organic demineralised cow milk whey protein used by Kendamil. Protein in baby formula provides amino acids needed for growth, immune function, and overall infant health. The use of whole milk also supplies beneficial milk fats and fat-soluble vitamins that naturally help with digestion and nutrient absorption. Kendamil does not use soy based protein in any of its formulas. Early stage Kendamil formulas target a 60/40 whey/casein ratio, naturally progressing to 40/60 by stage 2 and 20/80 by stage 3.

Carbohydrates

Kendamil organic ingredients rely on lactose as the primary carbohydrate. Lactose-based carbohydrates in Kendamil formulas provide your baby with a natural source of energy that is needed for healthy development, especially for brain function. Kendamil organic formula ingredients do not include maltodextrin as a source of carbohydrates, all Kendamil formulas are maltodextrin free (and only Kendamil Comfort uses Starch).

Fats & Oils

Kendamil organic formula ingredients use organic fat sources from plant-based oils, such as sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, and coconut oils. Naturally occurring fats from milk also adds to the fat content of Kendamil formulas. Kendamil does not add any sunflower oil, making it a clean ingredient baby formula. Additionally, Kendamil uses marine algae based sources of DHA, which in addition to coconut oil as a source of medium-chain triglycerides makes Kendamil formulas vegetarian. Natural fats and oils in Kendamil formulas provide energy which supports brain, nerve, and visual development.

Vitamins

Each Kendamil ingredients label lists several vitamins, some of which are unique to Kendamil formulas (such as Vitamin D3). Kendamil has carefully balanced these vitamins to offer support for immunity, bone health, cell health, and brain function.

• Vitamin A: supports eyesight and immune system
• Vitamin B (B-Complex Vitamins): support cell growth, metabolism, and neurological development
• Vitamin C: antioxidant properties support immune system
• Vitamin D3: supports calcium absorption
• Vitamin E: supports healthy cells and acts as an antioxidant
• Vitamin K: supports healthy blood clotting

Kendamil also adds some vitamins that are perhaps less common ingredients of baby formula, such as Taurine which is added for eye, brain and nerve development.

Minerals & Electrolytes

Kendamil infant formula ingredients include many common minerals (like iron, copper, and calcium) and several electrolytes (such as potassium and sodium) that are needed for infant health. These minerals are chosen to balance fluids, aid with cognitive development, and are essential for bone growth.

Prebiotics & Probiotics

Kendamil includes prebiotic fibers like Galacto-Oligosaccharides (GOS) which are essential food for good gut bacteria. This is very similar to the prebiotic profile of breast milk, and is a big component of Kendamil advertising. Kendamil does not add probiotics to any of its baby formulas, although there are naturally occurring probiotics in most goat milks (including Kendamil goat formula). Prebiotics in Kendamil formula support digestion, a strong immunity, and help reduce digestive discomfort.

Nucleotides

One thing that makes Kendamil special is the inclusion of nucleotides, which support improved gut health through enhanced immunity. Nucleotides are naturally present in breast milk, and when seen in organic baby formula ingredients they often lead to lower cases of infant diarrhea in formula-fed infants. You will find that most nucleotides listed on a Kendamil ingredients label are listed with hyphens in their names.

Kendamil Organic Formula Ingredients

Whether you choose an Organic Kendamil formula or Classic UK Kendamil formula, all Kendamil ingredients come from an ethically sourced supply chain. Kendamil works with local UK farmers to access both goat and cow milk that is the primary ingredient in Kendamil formulas. All other ingredients are selected to balance and complement each other, and exclude palm oil and soy.