Aptamil

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Is Aptamil healthy?

Aptamil scores 62/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like fish oil and vitamin C, which support heart and immune health.

How processed is Aptamil?

Aptamil is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Aptamil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Skimmed milk, Lactose (from milk), Demineralised whey (from milk) count in its favor; Vegetable Oils is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Aptamil

Aptamil
62 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Danone
Category Synbiotics
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like fish oil and vitamin C, which support heart and immune health. However, the presence of seed oils such as rapeseed and sunflower oil, which are high in omega-6 fatty acids and can promote inflammation, negatively impacts the score. Additionally, the use of soy lecithin as an emulsifier and the overall high level of processing contribute to a moderate rating.

Key ingredients 8

Skimmed milk
Good

Skimmed milk offers high-quality protein and calcium with less fat, supporting healthy growth.

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Lactose (from milk)
Good

Lactose provides a natural carbohydrate source for energy and supports digestion.

Demineralised whey (from milk)
Good

Whey is a high-quality protein source that supports muscle development and recovery.

Whey concentrate (from milk)
Good

Whey concentrate provides essential amino acids and supports overall nutrition.

Fish oil
Good

Fish oil supplies omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for brain and heart health.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a basic component of the product, essential for hydration and mixing other ingredients.

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Dairy-based blend
Neutral

This blend provides dairy nutrients but is considered neutral in overall health impact.

Vegetable Oils
Bad

Contains: High oleic sunflower oil, Coconut oil, Rapeseed oil, Sunflower oil. These oils are processed and high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may contribute to inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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