Development of the infant formula industry
AbstractThe creation of the first prototypes of modern breastmilk substitutes at the end of the nineteen century brought in a new era in feeding infants in the first year of life. Currently, artificial feeding of newborns consists of adapted milk formulae made with the latest production technologies. This review briefly discusses the history of the development and classification of breastmilk substitutes, the main local and international documents regulating their composition, as well as the basic principles of approximation (adaptation) of formulae to breast milk. Obviously, these issues are key in understanding the specifics and correct definition of the prospects and directions for the development of the breastmilk substitute industry.
Keywords:newborn, breast milk substitutes, formula adaptation
Problems of Nutrition]. 2017; 86 (5): 91-98. doi: 10.24411/0042-8833-2017-00081.