Liquid and dry infant formula: advantages and disadvantages

Abstract

The article presents a comparison of liquid and dry infant formula. The main difference between liquid and dry infant formula is that liquid mixtures are a sterile product, and dry mixtures are a non-sterile product. The sterility of the mixture is important for premature and underweight children, sick infants and children with weakened immunity. The dry mixture can be infected with Enterobacter sakazakii and Salmonella enterica bacteria, which cause diseases in children. In addition to sterility, there are other differences between liquid and dry formulas. Advantages of liquid mixtures: the mixture is ready for use, no water is required for cooking, dilution errors are excluded, saving time and labor. Disadvantages of liquid mixtures: limited assortment, short shelf life, the presence of protein glycation, there are no probiotics in the composition. Advantages of dry mixes: a wide range, the possibility of introducing probiotics, a long shelf life. Disadvantages of dry mixes: the product is not sterile, water is needed, dilution errors are possible, time spent on preparation. There is a gradual increase in demand for liquid ready-made infant formula all over the world. Currently, liquid mixtures for healthy children and premature infants are offered on our market. The domestic manufacturer produces unique liquid therapeutic formulas: comfort, soy and lactose-free mixture.