Hemp-Based Infant Formula and Methods of Making Same

摘要

The present invention pertains to the field of nutrition and in particular a food product formulation based on protein and other nutrients extracted from oil seeds, such as hemp, for a plurality of uses, including, but not limited to an infant or toddler formula, a beverage, baked goods or a protein supplement. Suitable oil seeds include, but are not limited to hemp, flax, chia, pea and spirulina. Accordingly, the present invention provides a food product formulation for human consumption that can provide a complete source of dietary protein and other nutrients through oil seed protein. The formulation may be prepared in a variety of product forms, including but not limited to, a ready-to-serve liquid form, or a powder form that can be reconstituted prior to human consumption into liquid form, or a powder form that can be added to oilier ingredients to produce a baked product for human consumption, or a protein supplement.

主权项

1. An infant formula composition comprising protein, carbohydrates and lipids effective to supply, per 100 calories, between about 1.8 and 4.5 g of protein, between about 3.3 and 6 g of lipids, and between about 9 and 14 g of carbohydrates, the formulation also comprising between about 1 and 100% of a daily recommended intake of vitamins and minerals, wherein said formulation comprises hemp or a hemp derivative as at least one source of protein, carbohydrate, lipids, vitamins or minerals, or a combination thereof.