Why is GALLIA CALISMA 1er âge classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined lactose, multiple vegetable oils, concentrated whey, pre‑biotic fibers and several industrial ingredients; such processing steps place it in NOVA 4. Its label lists soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and ascorbyl palmitate (E304) as an antioxidant, both synthetic additives commonly used in infant formulas.

How does the high sugar and salt content in this infant formula affect babies with diabetes or hypertension?

The formula’s 52.8 g of sugar per 100 g provides a rapid source of glucose, which can challenge blood‑sugar control in infants predisposed to diabetes and is higher than recommended for infants; the 0.4 g of salt per 100 g approaches the upper limit of recommended sodium intake for babies and may put extra strain on their developing kidneys, so it should be used under medical guidance.

Is the fish oil in this formula a concern for infants allergic to fish or for sustainability?

Yes; the ingredient listed as fish oil supplies DHA and ARA but also introduces a known fish allergen, making the formula unsuitable for infants with fish allergy, and its sourcing can involve over‑fishing and environmental issues, which are considerations for eco‑conscious parents.

Gallia, Laboratoire gallia • 900 g

GALLIA CALISMA 1er âge 900g De 0 à 6 mois

Baby Foods

Product Insights

GALLIA CALISMA 1er âge is an infant formula intended for newborns up to six months, produced by Gallia Laboratoire Gallia and sold in 900 g tins. It belongs to the Baby milks group, carries an Eco‑Score of B, is classified as NOVA 4, and its Nutri‑Score is not calculated for this category. The formula provides essential nutrients such as DHA, ARA, prebiotic oligosaccharides and a broad vitamin/mineral mix, but it also contains very high sugar (52.8 g per 100 g), notable saturated fat (10.7 g per 100 g), fish oil, palm oil and soy lecithin, which raise concerns for allergens and environmental impact.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal480 kcal

Fat24.4 g

Saturated Fat10.7 g

Carbohydrates53.5 g

Sugars52.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical baby‑food average of 0 g sugar, 3.5 g fat and no saturated fat per 100 g, this formula delivers 52.8 g sugar, 24.4 g fat and 10.7 g saturated fat, far exceeding those baselines.

Ingredients

Lactose (LAIT) - Huiles végétales (palme, coprah, colza,tournesol) - Lait écrémé (LAIT) - Lactosérum déminéralisé (LAIT) - Galacto-oligosaccharides (LAIT) - Concentré de lactosérum (LAIT) - Protéines de lactosérum (LAIT) - Fructo-oligosaccharides - Huile depoisson (POISSON) - Huile de Mortierella Alpina - Emulsifiant :lécithine de soja(SOJA) - Antioxydant : esters d'acides gras de l'acide ascorbique - Chlorure de choline - Inositol - Taurine - Nucléotides - L-Tryptophane - L-Carnitine - Minéraux (sels de calciumet de magnésium de l'acideorthophosphorique, chlorures de potassium, de magnésium et de sodium,citrates de potassium et de sodium,sulfates de fer, de cuivre, de zincet de manganèse, carbonate de calcium, iodure de potassium, sélénite desodium) - Vitamines (A,B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12, C, D3, E, K1).

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