This study evaluates fatty acid profiles and lipid quality indices in conventional and specialist infant formulas, indicating notable differences in fat quality.
Key Points
Goat milk-based infant formulas exhibited higher levels of caproic and capric acids compared to cow milk-based formulas.
The average n6/n3 fatty acid ratio was significantly lower in conventional formulas compared to specialist infant formulas.
Goat milk formulas had superior lipid quality indices, including high desirable fatty acids and low atherogenicity indices.
Multivariate analysis effectively differentiated conventional from specialist infant formulas based on lipid profiles.