Infants, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with lactose intolerance
For infants over 6 months old, the nutritional components of breast milk are no longer sufficient to meet their rapid growth needs, and the composition of fresh milk is also unsuitable. At this point, the best option is to supplement their diet with formula milk. High-quality infant formula not only fortifies the vitamins, minerals (such as calcium, iron, zinc), and trace elements necessary for normal infant growth and development, but also adds choline, DHA, and other nutrients required for brain and intellectual development. It also adjusts the ratio of fats and proteins, making it a nutritionally balanced and easily digestible food.
For pregnant mothers, rather than buying folic acid or calcium supplements from a pharmacy, it is better to drink maternal milk powder directly. Song Kungang, Chairman of the China Dairy Industry Association, states that mothers who consume maternal milk powder produce breast milk with higher levels of trace elements like zinc, iron, and copper after childbirth, which is beneficial for the newborn's growth and development. The adequate zinc content in maternal milk powder is beneficial for childbirth, making it highly advantageous for pregnant women to consume. However, maternal milk powder should not be given to infants, and there is no need for the general public to drink it regularly.
The elderly generally have higher requirements for vitamins and minerals than the average person, especially for Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Therefore, milk powder for middle-aged and elderly people is often fortified with some functional nutritional components. Additionally, adding immune factors to high-quality milk powder can help the elderly improve their immunity.
It is reported that over 80% of the Chinese population has varying degrees of lactose intolerance. Advanced production technology can break down lactose into simple sugars that are easily absorbed and utilized. Low-lactose milk is processed into low-lactose milk powder through spray drying, which has a good taste, rich flavor, and is easy to prepare, making it suitable for consumers with lactose intolerance.