Used as a base for premature infant cereal blends.

Used as a base for premature infant cereal blends. recipe videos

This is a specialized, highly digestible cereal base, typically made from finely milled rice or oats, designed as a foundational ingredient for premature infant formula and cereal blends. It is a bland, hypoallergenic powder that serves as a neutral carbohydrate source.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is a high-carbohydrate, low-fat, low-protein food, providing a quick and easily absorbed energy source. Key nutrients include iron and B vitamins often added during fortification, with a typical serving offering around 100-120 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	24 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	5 mg
Iron	4 mg
Niacin (B3)	2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Folic Acid	80 mcg
Zinc	1.5 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Magnesium	10 mg

Per 1/4 cup dry powder (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Its unique role is not as a standalone dish but as a critical, customizable building block in neonatal nutrition, allowing caregivers to precisely adjust calories and nutrients for vulnerable infants.