Similac Advance Infant Formula

What’s in it

• ANonfat MilkPlain milk with the fat removed. It is a minimally processed dairy ingredient and is generally safe for children, though it contains milk protein and lactose-related nutrients.PubMed · NIH
• CLactoseMilk sugar that is purified from dairy and added as a carbohydrate source. It is a routine food ingredient, but it is a refined sugar and can be unsuitable for children with lactose intolerance.PubMed · NIH
• BHigh Oleic Safflower OilA processed vegetable oil that is high in monounsaturated fat. It is commonly used in formulas and is generally considered safe, though it is more refined than a whole food.PubMed · NIH
• BWhey Protein ConcentrateA concentrated milk protein obtained during dairy processing. It is a common, generally safe protein ingredient for children unless there is a milk allergy.PubMed · NIH
• BSoy Ol Coconut OlA blend of refined soybean oil and coconut oil used as a fat source. These are standard food oils and are generally safe, though they are processed ingredients rather than whole foods.PubMed · NIH
• CGalactooligosaccharidesA purified prebiotic carbohydrate added to support beneficial gut bacteria. It is widely used in foods and infant formulas, but it is a processed additive with limited concerns beyond possible digestive discomfort in some children.PubMed · NIH
• CC. Cohni OlA likely microbial oil source used to provide specific fatty acids in fortified formulas. It is a specialized processed ingredient with limited child-specific safety concerns and limited public-facing safety data compared with basic foods.PubMed · NIH
• CM. Alpina OlA single-cell oil from the microalga Mortierella alpina, typically used to supply arachidonic acid in formula. It is a specialized fortified ingredient with limited safety concerns and limited direct child-specific evidence beyond its regulated use.PubMed · NIH
• ABeta - W CaruteneBeta-carotene is a natural pigment and a precursor to vitamin A. It is generally safe for children and is commonly used as a nutrient source or colorant in fortified foods.PubMed · NIH
• ALutenA likely misspelling of lutein, a naturally occurring carotenoid often added as a nutrient. Added vitamins and nutrient-like compounds are generally considered safe for children at typical food levels.PubMed · NIH
• ALycopeneA naturally occurring carotenoid used as a colorant or nutrient ingredient. It is not considered a child-safety concern at typical dietary amounts.PubMed · NIH
• APotassium CitrateA potassium salt of citric acid used to adjust acidity or provide potassium. It is a permitted additive with no major child-specific safety concern at typical food levels.PubMed · NIH
• ACalcium CarbonateA common calcium source and acidity regulator. Fortified minerals are generally regarded as safe and are used to support nutrition.PubMed · NIH
• AAscorbic AcidVitamin C, a standard vitamin fortificant and antioxidant. Added vitamins are generally safe and are commonly used in foods and supplements.PubMed · NIH
• CSoy LecthinLikely soy lecithin, a common emulsifier made from soy. It is widely permitted and generally safe, but it is a processed additive and may matter for soy allergy.PubMed · NIH
• CPuiassum CalorideThis appears to be a misspelling or unclear ingredient name, so it cannot be reliably identified and rated from the provided text.PubMed · NIH
• AMagnesium ChlorideA magnesium salt used as a mineral source or firming agent. Added minerals are generally safe for children at typical food levels.PubMed · NIH
• AFerrous SulfateAn added iron source used to fortify foods and supplements. Iron fortification is widely recommended and considered safe at appropriate amounts for children, though excess iron can be harmful if large amounts are ingested.PubMed · NIH
• ACholine BitartrateA supplemental form of choline, an essential nutrient for brain development and normal body function. Fortified choline is generally considered safe for children when used at regulated levels.PubMed · NIH
• ACholne ChlordeThis appears to be a misspelled form of choline chloride, a supplemental nutrient. Choline fortification is generally regarded as safe at regulated levels, though the spelling on the label is unclear.PubMed · NIH
• AAscorbyl PalmitateA vitamin C derivative used as an antioxidant to protect ingredients from oxidation. It is an FDA-permitted additive with no established child-specific safety concern at normal food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• BSaltCommon sodium chloride used for flavor and preservation. Salt is a standard ingredient, but higher sodium intake can be a concern for children if overall diet is high in sodium.PubMed · NIH
• ATaurineAn amino acid-like nutrient naturally present in the body and used in some fortified foods and formulas. It is generally considered safe in regulated amounts, with public-health use in infant nutrition.PubMed · NIH
• AInositolA vitamin-like nutrient sometimes added to fortified foods and formulas. It is generally considered safe for children at typical added levels.PubMed · NIH
• AZinc SulfateAn added zinc source used for fortification. Zinc is an essential nutrient and is generally safe at regulated levels, though excess intake can cause digestive upset and interfere with copper absorption.PubMed · NIH
• AMixed TocopherolsA mixture of vitamin E compounds used as an antioxidant or vitamin source. Added vitamins are generally considered safe for children at typical food-use levels and are widely permitted in regulated foods.PubMed · NIH
• Ad-Alpha - Sine 5-MonophosphateThis appears to be an added vitamin or nucleotide ingredient, but the name is garbled and may be incomplete. Fortified vitamins/nucleotides are generally used for nutritional support and have a good safety profile at approved levels; exact identification is limited by the label text.PubMed · NIH
• ADisodium Uridine 5'-MonophosphateA nucleotide ingredient used in some fortified foods, including infant and child nutrition products. These are generally regulated nutrient additions with low safety concern at normal use levels.PubMed · NIH
• A5-AmonophosphateThis appears to be a garbled vitamin or nucleotide name, likely an added nutrient rather than a risk-bearing additive. Because the exact ingredient cannot be clearly identified, safety data are limited, but nutrient fortificants are generally low concern.PubMed · NIH
• ACytidine 5-MonophosphateA nucleotide used as a nutrient addition in fortified products. It is generally regarded as low risk for children at standard food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• ADisodium Guano - Manganese SulfateThis label text appears to combine or garble two ingredients, likely guanosine monophosphate and manganese sulfate. Manganese sulfate is a permitted mineral fortificant, and added minerals are generally considered safe at regulated levels.PubMed · NIH
• APhylloquinoneVitamin K1, a standard added vitamin used for fortification. Added vitamins are generally safe for children at typical food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• ABiotinA B vitamin commonly added to fortified foods and supplements. It has a well-established safety profile at normal food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• ASodium SelenateA selenium source used for fortification. Selenium is an essential mineral, but it has a narrower safety margin than many vitamins, so it is still generally safe when used at regulated levels.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin D3A vitamin added for fortification or supplementation. Vitamins are generally safe and beneficial for children when used at appropriate doses.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin BA broad vitamin nutrient used for fortification or supplementation. Added vitamins are generally considered safe and are not a food-safety concern by themselves.PubMed · NIH
• BCalcum Copper SulfateThis appears to be a mineral salt, likely listed with a spelling error. Mineral fortificants are generally safe in regulated amounts, though the exact form is unclear from the label.PubMed · NIH
• AThiamine HydrochlorideA fortified form of vitamin B1. Added vitamins are generally considered safe and are commonly used to support nutritional adequacy in children.PubMed · NIH
• ARiboflavinVitamin B2, usually added for fortification. It is a standard nutrient supplement and is generally safe at typical dietary amounts.PubMed · NIH
• APyridoxine HydrochlorideA fortified form of vitamin B6. Added vitamins are generally regarded as safe when used within regulated amounts.PubMed · NIH
• AFolic AcdThis appears to be folic acid, a fortified form of vitamin B9. Fortified vitamins are generally safe and are widely used to help prevent deficiency.PubMed · NIH
• ATocopheryl AcetateA fortified form of vitamin E. Added vitamins are generally safe and are not typically a child-safety concern at ordinary intake levels.PubMed · NIH
• ANiacinamideA form of vitamin B3 added for fortification. It is widely used in foods and supplements and is considered safe at typical added amounts.PubMed · NIH
• ACalcium PantothenateA form of vitamin B5 used to fortify foods. It has established safety in food use and is not a notable child safety concern at typical amounts.PubMed · NIH
• AL-CarnitineA naturally occurring compound often added to fortified foods and formulas. It is generally considered safe, though evidence for extra benefit outside specific medical uses is limited.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin A PalmitateA preformed vitamin A used for fortification. It is safe at appropriate added levels, but vitamin A is fat-soluble so excessive intake can be harmful if total intake is very high.PubMed · NIH
• CUper SulfateThis appears to be a misspelling or unclear ingredient name, so its identity and safety cannot be verified confidently. With limited safety data from the provided text, a middle rating is most appropriate.PubMed · NIH
• AThamine HydrochlorideThis likely refers to thiamine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B1 used in fortification. It is generally regarded as safe at typical food or supplement levels.PubMed · NIH
• ARiboflavinA form of vitamin B2 added as a fortifying nutrient. It has long-established safety in foods and supplements at typical amounts.PubMed · NIH
• APyridoxine HydrochlorideA form of vitamin B6 used for fortification. It is generally safe at normal added amounts, though very high chronic supplemental intakes can cause harm.PubMed · NIH