Nestlé BEBA PRE
Summary
Stage PRE infant formula from Nestlé BEBA featuring lactose, skimmed milk, galactooligosaccharides, taurine, L-carnitine, inositol, and calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate. Six harmful ingredients noted. The active folate form and prebiotic GOS are notable positives for this conventional European formula.
At a glance
Contaminants 4
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Lead Detected Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly.
Found at concerning levels — 80% of samples tested had lead
Arsenic Detected Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Detected at concerning levels in multiple samples
Independent third-party testing.
Cadmium Detected Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Detected at concerning levels in multiple samples
Independent third-party testing.
Mercury Detected Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Detected at concerning levels in multiple samples
Independent third-party testing.
Key ingredients 5
GalactooligosaccharidesGood
Prebiotic fibers supporting beneficial gut bacteria; mimics breast milk oligosaccharides
See more about Galactooligosaccharides →TaurineGood
Amino acid important for neurological and eye development
See more about Taurine →L-CarnitineGood
Supports fat metabolism and energy production
See more about L-Carnitine →Calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolateVery Good
Active form of folate with superior bioavailability; directly usable by the body
See more about Calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate →Ferrous SulfateBad
Inorganic iron; may irritate infant GI tract; less bioavailable than chelated forms
See more about Ferrous Sulfate →Processing
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