Enfamil Gentlease Infant Formula

What’s in it

• CCorn Syrup SolidsA refined carbohydrate ingredient made from corn starch that is used as a sweetener or bulking agent. It is generally permitted, but it is a processed added-sugar ingredient with limited nutritional value for children.PubMed · NIH
• BPartially Hydrolyzed Nonfat Milk SolidsMilk solids are dairy-derived, and partial hydrolysis breaks proteins into smaller pieces to improve digestibility. This is a common formula ingredient with no major safety concern when used as intended, though it is more processed than plain milk.PubMed · NIH
• BWhey Protein Concentrate Solids (Soy)Whey protein concentrate is a dairy protein ingredient used to provide protein, and the parenthetical soy likely indicates soy-derived processing aid or source information. Protein ingredients like this are generally acceptable for children, with the main caution being food allergy sensitivity to milk or soy.PubMed · NIH
• BVegetable Oil (Palm Olein Oil, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil)This is a blend of edible plant oils used to supply fat and calories. These oils are commonly used in child foods and are not inherently unsafe, though they are more processed than whole-food fats.PubMed · NIH
• BMortierella Alpina OilThis is an algae/fungal-derived oil commonly used to provide arachidonic acid (ARA), a long-chain fatty acid often added to infant and child formulas. It is a regulated fortification ingredient with limited safety concerns when used appropriately.PubMed · NIH
• ASchizochytrium Sp. OilAn oil derived from microalgae, commonly used as a DHA omega-3 source. It is generally considered safe for children when used as directed; the main concern is product quality and dose, not the ingredient itself.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin A PalmitateA fortified form of vitamin A used to supplement foods and formulas. It is a standard nutrient addition with established safety when kept within age-appropriate intake limits.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin D3A fortified form of vitamin D used to support bone health and normal growth. It is widely used in pediatric nutrition and is safe at appropriate doses, though excess intake can be harmful.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin E AcetateA stable form of vitamin E used for fortification. It has a long history of use in foods and supplements and is considered safe when formulated within recommended levels.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin K1A standard vitamin used for fortification and normal blood clotting function. It is not a safety concern at typical dietary supplement levels.PubMed · NIH
• AThiamin HydrochlorideA fortified form of vitamin B1. It is routinely added to foods and supplements and is considered safe for children at normal intake levels.PubMed · NIH
• ARiboflavinVitamin B2, commonly added for fortification. It is generally safe and well established in pediatric nutrition.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin B6 HydrochlorideA fortified form of vitamin B6 used to support normal metabolism and growth. It is generally safe at appropriate doses, though very high supplemental intakes can cause harm.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin B12An essential vitamin normally present in foods and added to fortified products to support normal growth and development. Fortification is widely recognized as safe and beneficial for children.PubMed · NIH
• ANiacinamideA form of vitamin B3 used for fortification. It is an essential nutrient and is generally considered safe at typical added amounts.PubMed · NIH
• AFolic AcidA synthetic form of folate used to fortify foods and supplements. It is a well-established, regulated nutrient fortifier and is generally safe at appropriate levels.PubMed · NIH
• ACalcium PantothenateA form of vitamin B5 added for fortification. It is an essential vitamin ingredient with a strong safety record at normal added amounts.PubMed · NIH
• ABiotinA B-vitamin commonly added to fortified foods and supplements. It is a normal nutrient with no meaningful child safety concern at typical fortification levels.PubMed · NIH
• AAscorbic AcidVitamin C, an essential nutrient used for fortification or preservation. It is generally safe for children at ordinary dietary or added amounts.PubMed · NIH
• ACholine ChlorideA source of the essential nutrient choline, often used in fortified foods and supplements. It is generally safe, though very high supplemental intakes can cause side effects, so this gets a slightly higher score than basic vitamins.PubMed · NIH
• AInositolA naturally occurring vitamin-like compound sometimes added to fortified products. It has a good safety profile overall, but child-specific evidence is more limited than for standard vitamins.PubMed · NIH
• ACalcium CarbonateA common calcium supplement and food-grade mineral salt. It is widely used for fortification and is considered safe for children at normal dietary amounts.PubMed · NIH
• ACalcium PhosphateA mineral salt used to add calcium and phosphorus. It is a standard fortifying ingredient with strong safety acceptance in foods and supplements for children.PubMed · NIH
• AMagnesium PhosphateA magnesium mineral salt used for fortification. This is a routine nutrient ingredient with established safety in child-appropriate amounts.PubMed · NIH
• AFerrous SulfateA common iron supplement form used in fortified foods and supplements. Iron is essential for children, though excess iron can be harmful, so it should be used only at appropriate doses.PubMed · NIH
• AZinc SulfateA standard zinc fortification ingredient. Zinc is an essential nutrient for children and is generally safe when used at normal fortification or supplement levels.PubMed · NIH
• AManganese SulfateA manganese mineral salt used in fortification. Manganese is an essential trace mineral, but children need only small amounts, so the rating is slightly less favorable than the major minerals.PubMed · NIH
• ACupric SulfateA copper salt used to provide copper in fortified products. Copper is essential, but the margin between adequate and excessive intake is narrower in children, so moderation matters.PubMed · NIH
• ASodium SeleniteA selenium source used in supplements and fortification. Selenium is essential in small amounts, but children are more vulnerable to excess intake, so it is rated slightly below the major minerals.PubMed · NIH
• BSodium CitrateA commonly used food additive and acidity regulator. It is generally considered safe for children at typical dietary levels, with no major child-specific safety concerns.PubMed · NIH
• APotassium ChlorideA mineral salt used to provide potassium. It is generally safe for children in normal food amounts, though very high intakes can be an issue in people with kidney problems.PubMed · NIH
• APotassium IodideAn iodine source used for fortification. Iodine is an essential nutrient, and added iodine is generally safe at appropriate levels, though too much can affect thyroid function.PubMed · NIH
• ATaurineAn amino acid-like compound naturally present in the body and in some foods. It is commonly used in fortified products and has not shown major safety concerns for children at typical intake levels.PubMed · NIH
• AL-CarnitineA nutrient involved in energy metabolism that is also found naturally in foods. Added L-carnitine is generally considered safe at usual dietary amounts, with limited concern unless intakes are very high.PubMed · NIH