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Infant Nutrition
Free from Worry
L-cysteine as well as Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) can increase the nutritional and health value of baby and infant formulas. Normally, nature ensures that the baby is properly nourished via its mother’s milk. But where the mother’s milk is insufficient or unavailable, the essential L-cysteine as well as HMO can be provided in supplements.
Cysteine is one of the semi-essential amino acids and can be synthesized from other building blocks by human metabolism. However, newborns and infants have not yet developed this mechanism. They must be supplied with L-cysteine in their first year of life with their feed.
Products for babies and infants place maximum importance on the purity of the raw materials and safety of the production processes. For many decades there was no alternative to cysteine from human or animal byproducts. WACKER is the first manufacturer to offer vegan alternatives by fermentation of plant-based raw materials. FERMOPURE® comprises natural L-cystine and vegan L-cysteine.
FERMOPURE® L-cystine from WACKER is produced with the aid of microorganisms in fermenters under precisely controlled conditions. Non-genetically modified starch, inorganic salts and trace elements are the base materials for this process. There is absolutely no risk of contamination with human or animal pathogens.
Human Milk Oligosaccharides are complex carbohydrates found in human breast milk that serves prebiotics, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the infant’s gut. HMOs also have other potential health benefits, such as supporting the developing immune system and protecting against infections.
L-Cysteine and HMO from WACKER are certified as halal and kosher and are suitable for vegetarian and vegan products.
Have we sparked your interest?
- If you require support regarding HMOs (2’-Fucosyllactose Powder) for Infant Nutrition applications, please contact our partner Beneo.
- For all other products and HMO applications, WACKER is your first point of contact.