Research Progresses on the Preparation and Application of Core Ingredients of Infant Formula Milk Powder

Abstract:

The nutritional and functional components in human breast milk play a crucial role in the healthy growth and development of infants. As the research on human breast milk deepens, more and more functional components are extracted and added into infant formula. The author reviewed the functional proteins, functional lipids, oligosaccharides, and probiotics of human breast milk in terms of their types, content, and effects on infant health. Furthermore, the preparation and application of core ingredients of infant formula were summarized. This review has guiding significance for solving the bottleneck problems in the production of core ingredients for infant formula and achieving the healthy development of China's infant formula industry.