Nestlé CERELAC Ingredients & Benefits
What are the ingredients in Nestlé CERELAC® baby food?
Nestlé CERELAC® for babies contains ingredients chosen for safety & quality. Nestlé CERELAC® is made with Grains (like Wheat, Rice, Oats, Ragi & Barley), Milk & Fruits or Vegetables and NO PRESERVATIVES, NO Colors, NO Flavours.
- Nestlé CERELAC® is an Iron rich and Protein rich Baby Cereal
- Nestlé CERELAC® is made using unique Z-Line Technology that makes it Easy to Digest
- Nestlé CERELAC® has Alpha-Amylase, a natural enzyme that helps break down complex carbohydrates, making food easier to digest for infants
- Nestlé CERELAC® has NO Preservatives, NO Colors, NO Flavours
Key Ingredients:
- Multigrains like Wheat, Rice, Oats, Ragi, Barley & Corn: Provide energy for growing babies
- Milk solids: Derived from evaporation of water from milk; Source of Protein, Calcium and natural sweetness from lactose
- Fruit or vegetable juice concentrate: Derived from evaporation of water from fruit or vegetable juice; provide natural sweetness and taste
- Vitamins & minerals: Support immunity, brain & cognitive development, bone and muscle growth
- Alpha-amylase enzyme: Helps break down complex carbohydrates, making food easier to digest for infants
How does Nestlé CERELAC® support my baby's growth & development?
Nestlé CERELAC® baby food supports baby's normal growth and development by providing 15 key nutrients including Iron, Omega-3 fatty acid (ALA), Vitamin B1, Protein, Calcium, Vitamin D and Phosphorus needed during the complementary feeding period.
Nestlé CERELAC® provides nutrients that support normal:
1. Brain & Cognitive Development
- Iron for cognitive development
- Omega-3 fatty acids for brain development
1 serve of Nestlé CERELAC® provides:
Age | Iron (Per Serve) | % Recommended Daily Intake |
| 6–12 months | ~1mg | ~33% |
| 12–24 months | ~1.5mg | ~18% |
2. Bone & Muscle Growth
- Protein for muscle growth
- Calcium and Vitamin D for bone growth
1 serve of Nestlé CERELAC® provides:
Age | Protein (Per Serve) | % Recommended Daily Intake |
| 6–12 months | ~5g | ~47% |
| 12–24 months | ~7.5g | ~60% |
3. Immunity
- Vitamins A, C and Zinc support immune function and reduce risk of infections
These nutrients are provided through scientifically designed Nestlé CERELAC® recipes, suited to developmental needs of the baby.
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