153 results about "Baby Formulas" patented technology

Disclosed are infant formulas comprising fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals, including on an as-fed basis, at least about 5 mg / L of gangliosides, at least about 150 mg / L of phospholipids, at least about 70 mg / L of total sialic acid with at least about 2.5% as lipid-bound sialic acid, at least about 0.13% docosahexaenoic acid by weight of total fatty acids, and at least about 0.25% arachidonic acid by weight of total fatty acids. Also disclosed are methods of accelerating brain development, neural migration, and cognitive development in an infant by administering the infant formulas during the first 2-4 months of life, preferably as a sole source of nutrition.

A container and method are provided for storing fat containing liquid products, such as infant or baby formula, or other milk-based products. The container includes a body defining a storage chamber for receiving the aseptic fat containing liquid product, and a first aperture in fluid communication with the storage chamber. The body does not leach more than a predetermined amount of leachables into the fat containing liquid product and does not undesirably alter a taste profile of the fat containing liquid product. A container closure assembly includes a stopper receivable within the first aperture for hermetically sealing the storage chamber. The stopper includes a first material portion defining an internal surface in fluid communication with the storage chamber forming at least most of the surface area of the container closure that can contact any fat containing liquid product within the storage chamber and that does not leach more than a predetermined amount of leachables into the fat containing liquid product or undesirably alter a taste profile of the fat containing liquid product. A second material portion of the stopper either (i) overlies the first material portion and cannot contact any product within the storage chamber, or (ii) forms a substantially lesser surface area of the container closure that can contact any product within the storage chamber in comparison to the first material portion. The second material portion is needle penetrable for filling the storage chamber with product, and a resulting needle aperture formed in the second material portion is thermally resealable such as by the application of laser energy to seal the product within the storage chamber. A sealing portion of the container closure is engageable with the body prior to needle filling the storage chamber to thereby form a substantially dry hermetic seal between the container closure and body.

A nutritional supplement comprising an infant milk formula having long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids, sialic acids, and cholesterol.

Infant formula containing certain thickening agents useful for treating regurgitation. The thickening agent can be waxy corn starch, waxy rice starch, or a mixture thereof.

An improved infant formula resulting in reduced constipation, abdominal discomfort and gastrointestinal problems, comprises at least one protein component having a phosphorus content of less than 0.75 g P / 100 g protein, and at least one lipid component that can be easily digested by an infant. Preferably, it further comprises at least one prebiotic component, and at least one viscosity-improving component. The protein fraction of the formula is preferably a hydrolysate prepared by hydrolysing a protein starting material, especially a whey protein with a combination of at least one endo- and at least one exoproteinase.

An infant feeding pouch is provided which has collapsible walls mounted to a structural supporting fitment. A nipple for feeding an infant may be attached to the fitment.

A dual chamber infant bottle for minimizing contamination of an entire batch of baby formula or milk includes an upper feeding reservoir with a conventional baby bottle nipple coupled to the top end thereof. The lower end of the feeding reservoir includes a base portion having an opening therethrough for receiving fluid from a storage reservoir. A valve assembly is removably disposed between the storage reservoir and feeding reservoir for allowing selective flow therebetween.

The invention discloses a formula milk powder for promoting the absorption of fatty acid and calcium and a preparation method thereof. Raw cow milk, lactose, 1,3-Dioleoyl 2-palmitoyl triglyceride and demineralized whey powder as main materials are added with concentrated whey albumen powder, Alpha-lactalbumin powder, oligosaccharide, walnut oil, casein phosphopeptide, docosahexaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, nucleotide, lutein, inositol, carnitine and the like as well as vitamins, mineral substances and other nutrients needed for strengthening infants, and fat humanization, protein humanization and carbohydrate humanization are realized. The powdery product is produced by the processes of blending, homogenization, concentration, spray-drying, packaging and the like. According to the physiological characteristics and nutritional demand of the infants, the invention reinforces the calcium, the 1,3-Dioleoyl 2-palmitoyl triglyceride, other nutrient ingredients and the like, and aiming at the oversea clinical test conclusion of the 1,3-Dioleoyl 2-palmitoyl triglyceride, the final test conclusion of comparison with breast milk and infant formula milk powder sold on the market in the process of a clinical feeding test is that the feeding result of the designed formula approximates the feeding result of the breast milk and is better than the feeding result of an infant formula milk powder group sold on the market.

The food preparation device is a countertop appliance that receives and holds water and dry powder, such as dry baby formula powder, for preparing multiple quantities of food. The device measures and dispenses an exact pre-determined amount of dry powder in response to directions disclosed on an interface device via volume input controls and also measures, heats and dispenses an exact amount of water in response to temperature input controls. Generally, the water is prepared by heating it to body temperature, but can be adjusted by manipulating the temperature input controls. In use a user, after ensuring the device is filled with the powder and water, selects a volume and a temperature, if desired, for preparing food and the device automatically prepares the exact amount desired.

The present invention is directed to a new unit dose packaging for infant formula. The infant formula is manufactured as a tablet. One tablet will typically contain sufficient nutrients to produce a single serving of the formula (i.e. the amount of formula an average infant consumes in a single feeding). Other aspects of the invention are directed to feeding an infant such a reconstituted tablet and packaging containing such infant formula tablets.

An apparatus for a baby bottle container may include a plug assembly. A plug assembly may include a wall forming an inner volume. A plug may extend from the wall and form a portion of the inner volume. The plug assembly may be capable of removable attachment to a baby bottle container. An apparatus for a baby bottle container may include a chamber assembly capable of removable attachment to the plug assembly. The chamber assembly may comprise a partition configured to receive a portion of the plug within the inner volume of the plug assembly. The chamber assembly may be axially slidable about the plug assembly to selectively engage the partition with the plug to form a seal.

The invention relates to baby formula milk rice flour containing chicken gizzard membrane, fructus cannabis, dried orange peel and radish seeds and a preparation method thereof. The baby formula milk rice flour containing chicken gizzard membrane, fructus cannabis, dried orange peel is refined mainly by rice meal, white granulated sugar, defatted milk powder, calcium hydrophosphate, biological calcium, composite vitamin and traditional Chinese medicines which comprise radish seeds, chicken gizzard membrane, fructus cannabis, and dried orange peel. Partial starch is hydrolyzed into a mixture of dextrin, oligosaccharide, maltose, glucose, and the like by utilizing a biological enzymolysis technology, the gelatinization degree of rice starch is further improved, the dextrin content is obviously increased, and a starch digesting index is obviously improved; and in addition, by adding effective components of the traditional Chinese medicines which comprise chicken gizzard membrane, fructus cannabis, dried orange peel and radish seeds, the baby nutritive milk rice flour has special health-care effects of moistening the intestine, defaecating, digesting, nourishing the stomach, activating qi, reducing phlegm, and the like on the basis of having rich nutrition and is suitable for a baby at 6-24 ages of the moon to have.

Infant formula compositions containing docosapentaenoic acid n-6 (“DPA(n-6)”) and other polyunsaturated fatty acids and methods for their preparation and use are provided.

A baby-bottle apparatus for holding dry feeding formula separate from water in the bottle prior to in-situ mixing at feeding time combines a bottle, open and threaded at both ends, a powder chamber with a sealable, removable lid, and a piston-like pusher for releasing the lid and mixing the powder and water.

An automatic home appliance that performs the preparation, mixing, and heating of infant formula bottles provides a reservoir on top that holds an amount of powdered formula. Connection to a household water supply provides a flow of water to an internal water heating reservoir. A central front opening is provided in which the infant bottle is placed. A digital display and a plurality of programming buttons are arranged upon a front panel to allow the user to select operating parameters. Once programmed, internal electronic controls perform dispensing and mixing of the necessary ingredients in the proper ratio and dispensing of mixed formula into the proper sized bottle. The mixture is also kept warm at the proper temperature by a hot plate. An indicator light then illuminates to communicate to a user that the bottle is ready to be removed and the mixture consumed.

The baby formula preparation device includes a powder hopper and a distributor operably associated with the powder hopper for dispensing powdered baby formula into a baby bottle. The device also includes a water dispensing system having a water storage tank and a water heater that dispenses heated water into the baby bottle. A load cell measures the weight of the bottle and a controller coupled to the load cell regulates the quantity by weight of heated water and powdered baby formula dispensed into the baby bottle.

An appliance for measuring and mixing dry ingredients such as baby formula with a liquid such as water, heating the water to a desired temperature, and mixing the two ingredients together in the appliance. The result is a liquid food, which is at a desired temperature for use by a consumer.

A baby-bottle apparatus for holding dry feeding formula separate from water in the bottle prior to in-situ mixing at feeding time combines a bottle, open and threaded at both ends, a powder chamber with a sealable, removable lid, and a piston-like pusher for releasing the lid and mixing the powder and water.

A nursing bottle insert that stores a measured amount of powder. The insert resides inside the bottle along with a correspondingly measured amount of water for the sealed powder to mix with. The powder and the water are allowed to mix when desired by applying a force external to the bottle.

Flaccid baby bottle liners have a premeasured amount of sterilized powdered infant formula that is ready for use when desired.

A dosing dispenser for dispensing predetermined quantities of a flowable material, particularly baby formula, includes a dosing device having a dosing compartment located to align its upper end with a receptacle for the flowable material, when the dosing device is in a rear limit position, for filling with the flowable material, and to align its lower end with a dispensing outlet when the dispensing device is in a forward limit position for dispensing the flowable material in the dosing compartment from the housing. The dispenser further includes a restraining device for restraining movement of the dosing device, when starting a movement in one direction, against movement in the opposite direction until the dosing device has completed its movement in the one direction, to thereby prevent dispensing of less than the predetermined quantity of the flowable material by only a partial filling of the dosing compartment. A vibratory action is produced when the dosing device is proved in either direction to enhance the flow of the flowable material into and out of the dosing compartment.

An infant formula in a powder or solution form including nutritional components and an insulin supplement. A method of feeding an infant including the steps of dissolving an infant formula powder containing nutritional components and an insulin supplement in water for obtaining a solution including said nutritional components and said insulin supplement and feeding the infant with the solution.

The present invention relates to an infant formula milk powder capable of preventing and alleviating infant iron deficiency anemia and a preparation method thereof. The formula milk powder comprises components such as vegetable oil, fresh milk, whey powder, lactose powder, whey protein powder, oligosaccharides, complex vitamins and complex minerals, wherein the lactoferrin and vitamin C, or alternatively, an iron source (calculated as iron), lactoferrin and vitamin C are maintained in the appropriate mass ratios, and the formula milk powder of the present invention is obtained by performing mixing, homogenizing, cooling, concentrating and spray-drying, packaging or directly using a step-by-step mixing method. The formula milk powder comprises appropriate amounts of vitamin C and lactoferrin, as well as an appropriate amount of iron source as further provided, and the three are combined according to an appropriate proportion, so that the combination of the three kinds of the substances have a synergistic effect, and the absorption and utilization rate of iron are increased dramatically, thereby not only achieving the desirable iron supplementation effect, but also preventing and alleviating the phenomenon of infant iron deficiency anemia.

Baby-bottle attachment for holding dry formula separated from water in bottle having a bottom portion that has internal bottle-mating threads at a lower open end to mate to a threaded top on baby bottle. A partition having an orifice centrically located therein and a seal adhered to its upper surface is provided. Channels are partially imbedded around a portion of upper inner circumference of such bottom part. An upper chamber has an open end with external threads to mate with a nipple and a flanged partially open bottom end with an off-center aperture. A seal pad is adhered underneath a portion of the partially open bottom end. A top member has a depressible release button attached to the distal end of a strip parallel to its bottom flange and extending from the proximal end attached to outer surface near bottom of the upper cup-like chamber. The final essential element is a bolt and nut assembly having a sealing washer attached to a flat surface of such nut.

A powder dispensing apparatus (1) for dispensing a powder (46) either with or without a liquid (82) is presented. The powder dispensing apparatus (1) includes a base (2), a dispenser (4) and a tower (3). The base (2) is adapted for receiving a container (63). The dispenser (4) includes a rotatable carriage (6) contacting a support element (16) with an opening (35). The rotatable carriage (6) includes a plurality of compartments (30). The rotatable carriage (6) is horizontally disposed above a, optional funnel (5) and rotatable about a central axis (20). A hopper (60) is disposed above the rotatable carriage (6) and communicates with less than all compartments (30). Each compartment (30) is capable of separately dispensing a powder (46) from the hopper (60) through the opening (35) into the optional funnel (5) and thereafter into the container (63) resting on the base (2).; The tower (3) is disposed between and attached at opposing ends to the base (2) and the dispenser (4). The powder dispensing apparatus (1) is useful, for example, in preparing baby formula and other food for infants, as well as in preparing food and drink for children and adults.

The invention provides a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) method and kit for quickly detecting Enterobacter sakazakii in a baby formula. In the method, Enterobacter sakazakii is efficiently extracted from an artificially polluted baby formula, and is evaluated by comparison. The method comprises the following specific steps: amplifying an Enterobacter sakazakii gene used as the target gene, thus constructing a target recombinant plasmid as a standard substance for quantification; constructing an internal standard recombinant plasmid, adding into a reaction system, and amplifying together with the target gene; monitoring the reaction system, and eliminating the false negative; optimizing the fluorescent quantitative reaction system; determining the fluorescent quantitative method and the artificial pollution detection limit; and carrying out the actual detection. The invention has the advantages of high detection speed, good specificity, simple use steps and high repeatability, can further implement dual or multiple real-time PCR, and can complete the simultaneous detection of multiple food-borne pathogens.