Prepared as a sole-source infant feeding
This is not a traditional culinary dish but a specialized medical formula, typically a hypoallergenic, hydrolyzed protein or amino acid-based formula designed for infants with severe cow's milk protein allergy or multiple food protein intolerances. It is formulated to be nutritionally complete, providing all necessary nutrients for growth when other formulas or breast milk cannot be tolerated.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It is a balanced source of calories, with carbohydrates from corn syrup solids or sucrose, fats from vegetable oils, and protein from extensively hydrolyzed whey or free amino acids. A standard 240ml prepared serving provides approximately 200-220 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 55 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 ml) prepared formula · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Its uniqueness lies in its medical purpose: it's engineered to be non-allergenic by breaking proteins into tiny peptides or using individual amino acids, making it a critical therapeutic tool rather than a conventional food. It's a prime example of food science applied directly to pediatric medicine.
