China establishes latest milk powder content standards
Milk powder is an essential part of the diet of infants and young children, so its quality and safety issues have always been the focus of social attention. Recently, China\’s new round of milk powder content standards is about to be implemented to ensure the healthy growth of infants and young children. This new standard is elaborated on in the following four aspects:
High-quality protein content increased
China\’s new milk powder standards have increased protein content requirements. Specifically, the protein content in every 100g of milk powder must not be less than 3.0g, of which the whey protein content must not be less than 1.5g. This provides sufficient protein nutritional support for the growth and development of infants and young children, and also helps prevent problems such as malnutrition and developmental delay.
Fat content control
At the same time, China\’s new standards also control the fat content in milk powder. In order to ensure a healthy diet for infants and young children, the fat mass in every 100g of milk powder must not exceed 3.0g. This provision helps prevent excess obesity and physical health problems.
Essential fatty acid content requirements
The new standard also stipulates the content of essential fatty acids in milk powder. In every 100g of milk powder, the content of α-linolenic acid shall not be less than 10 mg, and the content of docosahexaenoic acid shall not be less than 4.0 mg. This provision promotes brain and eye development and improves immune function.
Reasonable ratio of vitamins and minerals
The new standards also make clear requirements for the reasonable ratio of vitamins and minerals in milk powder. Including 16 kinds of vitamins such as A, D, E, and K and 26 kinds of minerals such as calcium, iron, and zinc. A reasonable ratio of nutrients can fully protect the growth, development and health of infants and young children, while reducing health problems such as malnutrition and deficiency anemia.
Conclusion
In short, the implementation of China’s new round of milk powder content standards is an important guarantee for the healthy growth of infants and young children. This article elaborates on this standard from four aspects: protein, fat, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. We believe that with the joint efforts of the whole society, China\’s infant milk powder market will become healthier and safer.
