Infant formula containing a soy polysaccharide fiber source
US5021245A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/801
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel liquid nutritional for use as an infant formula for use in the treatment of infantile colic is disclosed. The formula comprises protein, fat, carbohydrates and dietary fiber of a concentration of between 3.1 and 14.1 grams of fiber per liter of formula. Specific preferred protein, fat, carbohydrate and fiber sources are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of treating infants with colic by feeding an infant the formula made in accordance with the invention. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the infant formula of the invention.
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