PT Nutricia responds

PT Nutricia responds

We refer to the letter from Mary Pugh concerning the
composition of Nutrilon Royal. We would like to clarify her
remarks as follows:

Nutrilon Royal 1 and 2 contain the same amount of lactose as
present in breast milk. A small amount of maltodextrin is added
to the formula to provide the right level of energy.

Maltodextrin is derived from cornstarch. In the production
process it is broken down to make it easier to digest and to make
it suitable for all infants. Glucose syrup is the result of this
process. When cornstarch is broken down, various chains of
natural sugars are formed, including a small amount of glucose.
Therefore, this glucose is not added, but is a result of the
process. We would like to emphasize that Nutrilon Royal 1 and 2
do not contain added sucrose.

The vanilla flavor is added to improve the acceptance of the
milk. The addition of a vanilla flavor and its declaration in the
list of ingredients is in line with the Codex Standard for this
type of infant milk and the Indonesian Consumer Protection Law
and Government regulation (PP No.69/1999).

We completely agree with you that the development of a "sweet
tooth" should be avoided as much as possible. That is exactly why
Nutrilon Royal does not contain added sucrose.

CASSANDRA C. KROONENBERG

International Nutrition Manager

Nutricia Baby Food Division

Schiphol The Netherlands