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Aluminium content of infant formulas
E Coni1, G Bellomonte, S Caroli
1Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma, Italy.
Journal of Trace Elements and Electrolytes in Health and Disease
|June 1, 1993
Summary
This study measured aluminum (Al) levels in infant formulas. Soya-based formulas showed higher aluminum concentrations than cow
Area of Science:
- Food Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Pediatric Nutrition
Background:
- Infant formulas are a primary nutrition source for infants.
- Aluminum (Al) is a common element, but its accumulation in infant formulas requires assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify aluminum concentration levels in various infant formulas.
- To compare Al levels between cow's milk-based and soya-based infant formulas.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Inductively-Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) for precise Al measurement.
- Implemented strict protocols to ensure data reliability and minimize contamination.
- Analyzed infant formulas prepared for consumption (approximately 13% concentration).
Main Results:
- Detected Al levels ranging from 0.03-0.85 mg/L in cow's milk-based infant formulas.
- Found higher Al concentrations in soya-based infant formulas, ranging from 0.39-1.01 mg/L.
Conclusions:
- Soya-based infant formulas exhibit significantly higher aluminum content compared to cow's milk-based alternatives.
- Further research may be warranted to understand the implications of these Al levels in infant nutrition.