# Comparative nutritional analysis and sensory evaluation of three baby foods with low allergen ingredients for infants

## TL;DR

This study compares three baby food formulations with low allergen ingredients, analyzing their nutritional content and sensory acceptance for infants.

## Contribution

The study introduces new baby food formulations with varied nutritional and sensory profiles, focusing on low allergen ingredients.

## Key findings

- BF1 had the highest protein, vitamins A and B12, and antioxidant activity.
- BF2 contained the highest levels of vitamin D3, E, and essential amino acids.
- BF3 received the highest sensory acceptance score.

## Abstract

This study explores the nutritional composition and sensory acceptance of three baby food formulations designed to aid infants' transition to solid foods. The formulations were composed of different raw materials: BF1 (chickpeas, rice, artichoke, carrots, orange peel), BF2 (corn, egg white, spinach, carrots, orange peel), and BF3 (potato, mushroom, beet, carrots, orange peel). Results showed that BF1 had the highest protein content, moderate fat, and significant fiber. BF2 contained higher levels of vitamin D3 and E, while BF1 had more vitamins A and B12. BF2 contained the highest levels of essential amino acids while BF3 contained the highest amount of fatty acids. Antioxidant activity was highest in BF1, followed by BF3 and BF2. Sensory evaluations ranked BF3 the most acceptable, followed by BF1 and BF2. These results highlight differences in nutritional and sensory attributes, warranting further research into their implications for infant health, particularly at the industrial scale.

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•New baby foods from several nutritious matrices were developed.•BF2 contained highest tryptophan, α-linolenic &linoleic acids, vitamins D3 &E ratios.•BF3 received the highest overall sensorial score then BF1 and BF2.•BF1 displayed elevated levels of vitamins A &B12, linoleic acid, and antioxidant activity.•Further research is necessary to involve these differences on infant health and growth.

New baby foods from several nutritious matrices were developed.

BF2 contained highest tryptophan, α-linolenic &linoleic acids, vitamins D3 &E ratios.

BF3 received the highest overall sensorial score then BF1 and BF2.

BF1 displayed elevated levels of vitamins A &B12, linoleic acid, and antioxidant activity.

Further research is necessary to involve these differences on infant health and growth.