INFANT FORMULA COMPOSITION
An infant formula composition including fucoidan, a protein, and a lipid. The fucoidan may be partially hydrolyzed, and also may be sulfonated. The protein may be derived from quinoa. Also disclosed are infant formula kits to be assembled in the field. The kits may include a substantially dehydrated infant formula composition and a diluting agent. The kit may alternatively include a ready-to-consume infant formula composition and substantially dehydrated additives which may be added to the formula before consumption.
1 . An infant formula composition comprising: fucoidan, a protein, and a lipid.
2 . The infant formula composition of claim 1 , wherein the fucoidan is partially hydrolyzed.
3 . The infant formula composition of claim 1 , wherein the fucoidan is sulfonated.
4 . The infant formula composition of claim 1 , wherein the fucoidan is a derivative of one of the group of: Japanese mozuku seaweed, Japanese kombu seaweed, Tongan limu moui seaweed, and combinations thereof.
5 . The infant formula composition of claim 1 , wherein the protein comprises a derivative of quinoa.
6 . The infant formula composition of claim 1 , further including an ω-3 fatty acid.
7 . A concentrated infant formula composition kit that can be mixed in the field, wherein the kit includes: a dehydrated infant formula composition comprising fucoidan and a lipid; and a diluting agent.
8 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the diluting agent comprises water and a mineral.
9 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the diluting agent comprises water and a vitamin.
10 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the dehydrated infant formula composition is substantially completely dehydrated.
11 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the dehydrated infant formula is a concentrated liquid.
12 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the fucoidan is partially hydrolyzed.
13 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the fucoidan is sulfonated.
14 . The kit of claim 7 , further comprising a protein derived from quinoa.
15 . An infant formula composition kit that can be mixed in the field, wherein the kit includes: an infant formula composition, comprising fucoidan and a lipid; and an additive in concentrated form.
16 . The kit of claim 15 , wherein the fucoidan is partially hydrolyzed.
17 . The kit of claim 15 , wherein the fucoidan is sulfonated.
18 . The kit of claim 15 , wherein the infant formula composition further includes a protein derived from quinoa.
19 . The kit of claim 15 , wherein the additive includes a protein derived from quinoa.
20 . The kit of claim 15 , wherein the additive includes dietary fiber.