Hypoallergenic formulas

Host, A., Halken, S. 2004. Hypoallergenic formulas—When, to whom and how long After more than 15 years we know the right indication Allergy 59 45-52. 

Infants with cow milk allergy should avoid cow milk proteins if a supplement is needed, use a documented hypoallergenic formula (in children > 1-2 years soy milk may be used as a substitute) (A)... 

Vandenplas Y, Deneyr M, Sacre L, Loeb H Preliminary data on a field study with a new hypoallergenic formula. Eur J Pediatr 1988 148 274-277. (Ib)... 

Figure 3 Allergenicity of cow s milk casein and of enzymatically modified cow s milk casein products. (1) Cow s milk casein (2) a-chymotryptic hydrolysate of casein (3,4) EPM products without Met enrichment (5) EPM product with Met incorporation (6,7) FPLC fractions of EPM products (8) commercial hypoallergenic formula.

Figure 7 Allergenic character of products obtained from cow s milk proteins by food processing or enzymatic modifications. (1) Cow s milk (2) Na-caseinate (3) kefir (4) yogurt (5) cheese (6,7,8) a-chymotryptic, tryptic, and peptic hydrolysates of casein, respectively (9,10,11) a-chymotryptic tryptic, and peptic EPM products of casein, respectively (12,13) a-chymotryptic and tryptic EPM products of casein, respectively, with methionine enrichment (14,15) fractions of a-chymotryptic EPM products of casein (16,17) fractions of peptic EPM products of casein (18) commercial hypoallergenic formula.

Eat something else. Hypoallergenic formulas are available for infant milk formulas that are prepared from soybeans or rice. In this particular instance, it is the individual s responsibility to be aware of potential hidden sources of the allergen. Food product awareness is essential, as the presence of cow s milk protein can include casein, whey, lactalbumin, caramel color, and nougat. Other indications of hidden allergens include egg substitutes that contain chicken egg pro-... 

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