Chapter 9
Infant Formulae – Powders and Liquids
Ir D.-H. Montagne,
Dr P. Van Dael,
Dr M. Skanderby,
W. Hugelshofer,
Ir D.-H. Montagne
Senior Technical Adviser
Nestlé, PTC-Konolfingen, Nestlé-Strasse 3, CH-3510 Konolfingen, Switzerland
Search for more papers by this authorDr P. Van Dael
Mead Johnson Nutritionals Regulatory Affairs Specialist
2400 West Lloyd Expressway, 47721 Evansville, Indiana, USA
Search for more papers by this authorDr M. Skanderby
GEA Process Engineering Division, Niro A/S, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorW. Hugelshofer
Aseptic Technology Specialist
Alpenstr. 15, 3510 Konolfingen, Switzerland
Search for more papers by this authorIr D.-H. Montagne,
Dr P. Van Dael,
Dr M. Skanderby,
W. Hugelshofer,
Ir D.-H. Montagne
Senior Technical Adviser
Nestlé, PTC-Konolfingen, Nestlé-Strasse 3, CH-3510 Konolfingen, Switzerland
Search for more papers by this authorDr P. Van Dael
Mead Johnson Nutritionals Regulatory Affairs Specialist
2400 West Lloyd Expressway, 47721 Evansville, Indiana, USA
Search for more papers by this authorDr M. Skanderby
GEA Process Engineering Division, Niro A/S, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorW. Hugelshofer
Aseptic Technology Specialist
Alpenstr. 15, 3510 Konolfingen, Switzerland
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Dr A. Y. Tamime,
Dr A. Y. Tamime
Dairy Science & Technology Consultant
24 Queens Terrace, Ayr KA7 1DX, Scotland, United Kingdom
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Introduction
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Historical background
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Definition and classification of infant formula
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An overview of the world market of infant formulae
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Regulations governing infant formulae
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Essential composition
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Food safety
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Raw materials/ingredients
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Manufacture of dried infant formulae (powders)
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Manufacture of liquid infant formulae (Ready-To-Feed and concentrates)
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Conclusion
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References
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