Medical FAQ

Our infant formula is designed to meet the nutritional needs of healthy term infants 0-12 months of age. This product has undergone extensive FDA review and meets all the requirements. FDA review includes conducting a clinical trial on our product and getting the formal ‘no further questions’ letter from the FDA. Kabrita Toddler formula is not subject to FDA review. There are also changes in the micronutrients; for example, the amount of iron in our infant formula is much lower than in our toddler formula.

Scientific and nutrition experts support adding DHA and ARA to infant formula and recommend at least as much ARA as DHA. Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula has 15mg of DHA per 100kcal. We add more ARA than DHA to meet the scientific recommendation.   
For more information, please visit our blog: https://www.kabritausa.com/blog/behind-label-dha-ara/ 

Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula contains 30.5 mg ARA (arachidonic acid or AA) per 100 kcals. The ratio of DHA and ARA is important since too much DHA may suppress the benefits of ARA. The scientific recommendation is that ARA should be added in at least the same amount as DHA. Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula follows this science-based recommendation and has more ARA than DHA. 

Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula has a whey:casein ratio of 60:40, similar to the ratio found in mature breast milk. 

No, Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula is not suitable for babies with cow-milk allergies. Children with cow-milk allergies may also react to the protein in goat milk. 

The iron content in Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula is  1.2mg/100kcal, which is slightly lower than the average US infant formula. Our team of nutrition experts made this decision based on the latest scientific research about iron intake in infants. At 1.2mg per 100kcal, our product follows the scientific recommendations and meets both US and EU infant formula requirements. Rest assured that our clinical trial confirmed that our formulation supports infants' healthy growth and development. 

• INFANT FORMULA: Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula contains prebiotics. Goat milk oligosaccharides can promote well-balanced gut microbiota and protect against pathogens. Kabrita’s goat milk naturally contains high levels of Goat Milk Oligosaccharides (gMOS), which act as a prebiotic. We also add galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), a prebiotic fiber. GOS is the most studied prebiotic and has proven health benefits for infants, such as the ability to stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria, hamper the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and improve stool consistency.   
• TODDLER FORMULA: Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Toddler Formula contains prebiotics. Goat milk oligosaccharides can promote well-balanced gut microbiota and protect against pathogens. Kabrita’s goat milk naturally contains high levels of Goat Milk Oligosaccharides (gMOS), which act as a prebiotic. We also add galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), a prebiotic fiber. GOS is the most studied prebiotic and has proven health benefits for infants, such as the ability to stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria, hamper the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and improve stool consistency.   
• JUNIOR FORMULA: Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Junior Nutrition contains both prebiotics and probiotics. Kabrita’s goat milk naturally contains high levels of Goat Milk Oligosaccharides (gMOS), which act as prebiotics. We also add inulin as a prebiotic. The probiotic strain in our product is Bifidobacterium animalis ssp lactis, which may support a healthy gut. Each 8-oz serving of Kabrita Junior delivers 26 million CFUs of probiotics. 

The purpose of glucose syrup solids in Kabrita is as a technical carrier for specific vitamins and minerals. A carrier helps properly disperse the vitamins and minerals into the recipe without altering their essential function. The carbohydrates in Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula mainly consist of lactose, just like in breast milk.   

Fat is essential for developing an infant’s brain and vision, supporting the structure of cells, maintaining body temperature, and making hormones. About 20-25% of the fat in breast milk consists of a specific fatty acid called palmitic acid. This fundamental fatty acid has various types; how well it is absorbed depends on its composition and structure. 70% of the palmitic acid in breast milk is in the sn-2 palmitic acid form, which we use in Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula. sn-2 palmitic acid is a fatty acid derived from palm oil. Scientific evidence shows that infant formula with sn-2 palmitic acid improves calcium absorption, fat absorption, and stool consistency. These benefits are associated with reduced crying, improved sleep duration, bone strength, and enhanced microbiota composition.   

For calorie concentration resources, please reach out to the medical team at nutrition@kabrita.ca

INFANT FORMULA: Only use the scoop provided in the can. If the scoop is unavailable, we advise weighing the formula powder on a gram scale for the most accurate measurement.  
One unpacked level scoop of Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula = 4.5g (approximately 1.5 level teaspoons). The scoop is always the first choice when measuring powder. Should the scoop be misplaced, care providers should weigh the formula. A household measuring spoon may be an immediate remedy if there is no scale, but we advise purchasing another can for the scoop.  

TODDLER FORMULA: Only use the scoop provided in the can. If the scoop is not available, we advise weighing the formula powder on a gram scale for the most accurate measurement.  
One unpacked level scoop of Kabrita Goat Milk-Based Toddler formula = 4.5g (approximately 1.5 level teaspoons). The scoop is always the first choice to measure powder. Should the scoop be misplaced, care providers should weigh the formula. A household measuring spoon may be an immediate remedy if there is no scale, but we advise purchasing another can for the scoop.