Analysis of Minerals Content in Older Infant Formula from Home and Abroad based on Big Date

Based on the limited research of mineral content of infant formula, 12 kinds of mineral content from 170 batches of older infant formula were selected and determined. The results showed that all the mineral content from 170 batches of older infant formula satisfied the standard of 《GB 10767-2010 National food safety standard older infant and baby formula》. However, part of copper, iodine and selenium didn’t satisfied the standard of Regulation (EU) 2016/127. In the 170 batches, 12 minerals content were in the tolerable upper intake level of 《Reference intake of dietary nutrients for Chinese residents(2013)》, part of sodium, magnesium, iron, iodine, chlorine, selenium and manganese didn’t meet the recommended nutrient intakes. The research indicated that the insufficient of mineral content in older infant formula could affect the development of infant. It’s necessary to consider all factors in order to guide enterprises to production and meet the growth and development needs of older infant.