The Nutrient Value of Breastmilk and Some Infant Formulae

Eight infant formulae and breast milk sample were analysed to evaluate their nutritive compositional properties. The highest moisture content was obtained for breast milk 22.30% and least for Nan 0.90%. Carbohydrate content is33.50 - 69.40,low ash content ranging from 1.73 - 4.50, fat content ranged from 5.40 – 26.33, protein content is from 5.25- 17.63, calcium ranged from 65.00- 107.70. The rerally, it is assumed that the fat content of breast milk varies with the time of the day. Breast fed babies get the required nutrients and water.