Why is BLEDILAIT 2nd age classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because it is a powdered formula made from refined ingredients such as vegetable oils and soy lecithin emulsifier, and it includes added vitamins and minerals; the listed additive is soy lecithin (E322).

Is the fish oil used in this infant formula a risk for babies with a fish allergy?

Yes, because the product lists fish oil as an ingredient, it should be avoided by infants who are allergic to fish.

Can BLEDILAIT 2nd age be used in a vegan or dairy-free diet for infants?

No, the formula contains milk, whey proteins and lactose, so it is not suitable for vegan or dairy-free diets.

Danone, Bledilait, Bledina • 900 g

BLEDILAIT 2ème âge 900g de 6 à 12 mois

Baby Foods

Product Insights

BLEDILAIT 2nd age is a powdered follow-on infant formula for babies aged 6-12 months, classified in the PNNS dietary family "Baby milks". It supplies lactose, skimmed milk, whey proteins, fish oil and a comprehensive blend of vitamins and minerals, but it is an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) that includes added palm oil, soy lecithin and other additives. The formula is labelled with milk, fish and soy allergens, has no Nutri-Score (not applicable), and its fat content is higher than the typical baby food average while its lactose level exceeds the zero-sugar baseline.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal481 kcal

Fat22.6 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Carbohydrates58.9 g

Sugars58.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical baby food average of 0 g sugar, 3.5 g fat and negligible salt per 100 g, this infant formula provides higher fat from about 24% vegetable oils and contains lactose, so its sugar level is above the zero-sugar average, while its salt remains low.

Ingredients

Lactose (LAIT) - Huiles végétales (palme, coprah, colza, tournesol) - Lait écrémé (LAIT) - Galacto-oligosaccharides (LAIT) - Lactosérum déminéralisé (LAIT) - Concentré de lactosérum (LAIT) - Protéines de lactosérum (LAIT) - Fructo-oligosaccharides - Huile de poisson (POISSON) - Emulsifiant : Lécithine de soja (SOJA) - Chlorure de choline - Taurine - Inositol - Nucléotides - L-Tryptophane - L-Carnitine - Vitamines (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12, C, D3, E, K1) - Minéraux (sels de calcium et de magnésium de l'acide orthophosphorique, chlorures de potassium et de magnésium, citrates de sodium et de potassium, sulfates de fer, de zinc, de cuivre et de manganèse, iodure de potassium, sélénite de sodium).

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