A human milk formula

In view of the possible deficits in the energy value and protein content of human milk when used for feeding low birth weight preterm neonates, a method has been devised suitable for use in a human milk bank for making milk formulae from human milk products. Human milk formula (HMF) is produced by adding, to whole human milk, human cream, obtained by separation by centrifugation, together with salt-free and lactose-free human milk protein, extracted by simple dialysis and freeze-drying. This human milk formula is, therefore, enriched in energy, human milk fat, protein and salts (which may be added), to approach the current concept of an ideal milk formula(e) for preterm infants. In addition, the increased concentration of antimicrobial proteins achieved in HMF may offset any losses in these proteins caused by pasteurisation.