Plant-based proteins for infant formula: findings and recommendations from the ILSI Europe workshop
Abstrak
This Review Article summarizes outcomes from the ILSI Europe expert workshop on plant-based proteins in infant formula, held in November 2024. Experts from academia, clinical nutrition, and food science evaluated the current use and future potential of plant-based protein sources in infant formula, considering nutritional adequacy, allergenicity, sustainability, processing technologies, and regulatory constraints. While soy and hydrolyzed rice proteins are already approved and in use, emerging sources such as pea, lentil, and faba beans show promise but require further validation of their amino acid profiles, digestibility, safety, and suitability for infants. Key research priorities identified include the development of improved protein extraction methods, in vitro digestion and allergy modeling, and targeted clinical studies. This review synthesizes current evidence and expert perspectives to support the development of sustainable, nutritionally adequate plant-based infant formulas.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (23)
Kasper A. Hettinga
Chris H. P. van den Akker
Nils Billecke
Renée Cardinaals
Ching-Yu Chang
Didier Dupont
Matthew Furber
Kate Grimshaw
Kate Grimshaw
Paula Hallam
Peter de Jong
Peter de Jong
Julia K. Keppler
Carolien A. van Loo-Bouwman
Cath Mersh
Kelly A. Mulder
Elena Oliveros
Susan Ozanne
Iben Lykke Petersen
Daniel Tomé
Yvan Vandenplas
Fred van de Velde
Sascha C. A. T. Verbruggen
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.3389/fnut.2025.1677243
- Akses
- Open Access ✓