Fluoride Content of Instant Milk Formulas for Infants

Czech version

Authors: Z. Broukal; J. Dušková; L. Bártová
Authors‘ workplace: Výzkumný ústav stomatologický VFN, Praha
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2000; (8): 505-507.
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Overview

The fluoride content of instant milk formulas recommended for infants from birth to 18 months was analyzed.The concentration of fluorides was measured electrochemically after the quantitative extraction of fluorides fromthe protein environment by pyrohydrolysis or isotachophoresis. The fluoride content in instant milk productsranged from 0.10 to 0.50 mg of fluoride per litre. An increased fluoride content was recorded in local products ofthe Sunar type when compared with those of Milupa, Nestlé and Heinz-PMV (produced in UK). The fluoridecontent of the above products did not exceede the prescribed range.

Key words:
infant nutrition, instant milk formulas, fluoride content

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