Today, organic labeled baby food is increasingly growing on the market. Skeptics tend to say that such a label is only a marketing ploy, but this is not true. To obtain organic certification, a manufacturer is required to pass several tests. The distinctive features of formula labeled “Organic”:
- Fruits and vegetables for the production of baby food are grown at a considerable distance from industrial zones and cities
- The ingredients are grown without GMOs
- Soil processing from weeds is carried out without the use of pesticides and other chemicals
- To receive the “Organic” label, a product must be at least 95% organic
- Animals are exclusively fed with natural food. In addition, it is generally accepted that animals should live in a stress-free environment. Only in these cases meat and dairy products can be considered organic
It is also important to distinguish between natural and organic formulas. The one which contains at least 1 natural ingredient is considered natural. That is why natural and organic are two completely different products. Control over organic food is carried out by the manufacturer’s state. In addition, enterprises also independently check the quality of products in their laboratories. When the product has passed all the control stages, it receives an organic mark. Here is the list of the top 10 best organic formulas.
HiPP Organic
When it comes to organic baby food the first thing that comes to mind is HiPP. The company’s baby food has an organic quality, natural contents without dyes, flavors, preservatives, GMOs, optimal content of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. The basis of HiPP organic baby formula is cow milk, which provides the organism with calcium and valuable protein. HiPP pays attention to naturalness and uses exclusively strictly controlled organic milk as a raw material for its milk formula (e.g. HiPP Combiotic, HiPP Anti-Reflux).
Holle
On Holle’s farms, cows are in their natural environment. They are not grown with hormones and spend most of their free time roaming and eating grass. Everything from seeds, fruits, cereals to milk and meat is a natural and organic product. The biodynamic method of growing cereals, vegetables, and fruits is costly and laborious. But as a result, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements that are present in Holle formula are real benefits for growing organisms. By the way, all products of the company have a Demeter quality certificate.
BabyBio
Organic infant formula made in France using organic cow milk with omega-3 and omega-6, prebiotic FOS fibers(fructooligosaccharides), and GOS (galactooligosaccharides). BabyBio formula has more iron and provides the child’s organism with vitamin D, which is necessary for the normal growth and development of bones.
Loulouka
Loulouka is designed by parents with more than 10 years of experience. Aiming to make the best solution for bottle-fed babies, they joined with Swiss milk sources and created an organic recipe without palm oil, starch, or soy. Loulouka formula is made with skimmed milk for better digestion and meets stringent EU organic standards.
Similac
The company was created by an international manufacturer called Abbott. Abbott produces and distributes a wide range of medical products and pharmaceuticals, including baby food. Similac infant formula has breast milk oligosaccharides, a unique immune system boosting ingredient previously only found only in breast milk. It helps reduce constipation and improve calcium absorption.
Kendamil
It is made in the UK based on whole cow milk without palm oil and GMOs, containing omega-3 DHA, omega-6 ARA, and prebiotics. Kendamil formula has MFGM (Milk Fat Globule Membrane) which is a unique lipid-protein membrane structure found only in breast milk.
Nestle Organic
It is a great choice for baby feeding that provides a baby with all the nutrients it needs for development. Optipro is a quantity and quality optimized protein complex found only in Nestle. Thanks to it, a child receives exactly as much protein as necessary for optimal growth and development, without overloading immature organs.
Löwenzahn Organics
Löwenzahn Organics baby formulas are developed following the latest nutritional science and meet strict European environmental guidelines. They include prebiotic GOS, fatty acids DHA and ARA, and vitamin D.
Lebenswert
Lebenswert is an organic baby formula made on Holle biodynamic farm which means it is not allowed to use ingredients exposed to pesticides or herbicides. Lebenswert formula is free from artificial flavoring, sugar, preservatives, or GMOs. Lots of people will be glad to find out that the company donates one cent of each sold formula to forest restoration.
Kabrita Organic
Kabrita formulas are based on natural Dutch goat milk. Formulas have passed various clinical trials and received the support of respected leaders of the world medical community. What’s more, it has DigestX in the contents – a complex of fats with beta-palmitate, similar to the fat of breast milk which helps reduce the likelihood of constipation, better energy metabolism, and calcium absorption.