Kendamil is manufactured in the town of Kendal, Cumbria by Kendal Nutricare.

Kendal Nutricare is a British family-owned business and manufacturer specialising in the production of world-class nutrition products from early life nutrition to adult formulations. The factory in Kendal has been manufacturing infant products for over 60 years but only came under ownership of the McMahon family in 2015. The average tenure of our staff is 20 years and our Research and Development Manager, responsible for formulating Kendamil, has been working in the facility for over 41 years.

Generally, legislation may be prescriptive on protein sources and compositional criteria.

However, it is a common misconception that all ingredients are the same. This is especially the case with Kendamil, in that we use milk fat as part of our fat source.

Kendamil uses whole milk fats in their recipe instead of relying solely on vegetable oils for several important reasons.

Firstly, the industry standard is to source 100% of the fat content in infant formula from vegetable oils, such as soybean, sunflower, or palm oil. However, Kendamil opts for mammalian milk fat, which has naturally occurring short and medium-chain fatty acids that are easier for infants to digest. These fatty acids are largely absent in most vegetable oils, with the exceptions of coconut and palm oil.

A significant component of mammalian milk fat is palmitic acid, a major saturated fatty acid. While vegetable oil blends typically rely on palm oil to deliver palmitic acid, the chemical structure of palmitic acid in palm oil differs from that in mammalian milk. Specifically, the positioning of palmitic acid on the glycerol backbone in palm oil makes it harder to digest. This structural difference can lead to the formation of calcium soaps in the gut, which are associated with harder stools, constipation, and even bone demineralization.

In contrast, infants consuming formula that includes milk fat experience fewer digestive issues, including reduced gut discomfort, crying, and fussiness. Additionally, their stools contain less hardening fatty soap content, which contributes to overall better digestive health.

Moreover, the milk fat used in Kendamil contains naturally occurring Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM), a component absent in formulas relying solely on vegetable oils. Clinical studies have shown that MFGM plays a crucial role in infant development. It has been linked to improved neurodevelopment and language skills, as well as a reduction in episodes of diarrhoea, respiratory illnesses, and infections in general.

Read more link https://hcp.kendamil.com/our-unique-formulation-milk-fat-as-a-source-of-fat-and-naturally-occurring-milk-fat-globule-membrane-mfgm/

Hospitals can purchase Kendamil Ready to Feed, 70ml in a case of 24.

Hospitals can purchase Kendamil Ready to Feed, 70ml in a case of 24. Kendamil is set up on NHS Supplies and can be ordered in Scotland as well. In The Republic of Ireland individual hospitals can order Kendamil directly. If a hospital does not stock Kendamil as an option, parents are able to purchase a starter pack of 6 x 70 ml bottles along with teats which are ready to feed.

Yes we do. Please click on this link and it will take you to our sample request page.

We do not source DHA from fish oil but instead source it from marine algae.

We use marine algae as our omega-3 source instead of fish oil. We are committed to be kinder on the planet in everything we do. Sourcing the finest sustainable ingredients for babies safeguards our oceans, while offering an inclusive option for vegetarian families – be it for ethical, sustainability, health or religious reasons.

Kendamil uses whole milk fats in their recipe instead of relying solely on vegetable oils for several important reasons.

Firstly, the industry standard is to source 100% of the fat content in infant formula from vegetable oils, such as soybean, sunflower, or palm oil. However, Kendamil opts for mammalian milk fat, which has naturally occurring short and medium-chain fatty acids that are easier for infants to digest. These fatty acids are largely absent in most vegetable oils, with the exceptions of coconut and palm oil.

A significant component of mammalian milk fat is palmitic acid, a major saturated fatty acid. While vegetable oil blends typically rely on palm oil to deliver palmitic acid, the chemical structure of palmitic acid in palm oil differs from that in mammalian milk. Specifically, the positioning of palmitic acid on the glycerol backbone in palm oil makes it harder to digest. This structural difference can lead to the formation of calcium soaps in the gut, which are associated with harder stools, constipation, and even bone demineralization.

In contrast, infants consuming formula that includes milk fat experience fewer digestive issues, including reduced gut discomfort, crying, and fussiness. Additionally, their stools contain less hardening fatty soap content, which contributes to overall better digestive health.

Moreover, the milk fat used in Kendamil contains naturally occurring Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM), a component absent in formulas relying solely on vegetable oils. Clinical studies have shown that MFGM plays a crucial role in infant development. It has been linked to improved neurodevelopment and language skills, as well as a reduction in episodes of diarrhoea, respiratory illnesses, and infections in general.

Read more link https://hcp.kendamil.com/our-unique-formulation-milk-fat-as-a-source-of-fat-and-naturally-occurring-milk-fat-globule-membrane-mfgm/

Kendamil is stocked nationwide across Canada, United States, United Kingdom and Ireland.

In addition to our own website where parents can purchase directly, you can find Kendamil formula in most UK supermarkets; Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Asda, Iceland, Ocado, Co-Op, Waitrose, as well as at Superdrug, Boots and ChemistDirect. Parents can also find their nearest stockist using our Stockists page on www.kendamil.com. In the Republic of Ireland Kendamil is stocked extensively in Tesco, Dunnes, Supervalu and Boots. We are also delighted that we are now available across the US in Target and Walmart stores! In Canada we’re available in Walmart and Costco.

All of our Kendamil infant milk powder products have a shelf life of 24 months from their date of manufacture.

Our Classic First Infant Milk ready-to-feed product also uniquely has a 12-month shelf life to reduce wastage, a key priority in Health Care.

Once opened, Kendamil infant milk powder products should be stored in a cool, dry place and used within 4 weeks. Do not refrigerate and do not freeze our powdered products.

Once opened, Kendamil ready-to-feed products should be stored in the fridge and consumed within 24hrs. Unopened, our ready-to-feed range doesn’t need to be refrigerated.

DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid.

DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid. DHA is an Omega-3 which is a family of fats that are also referred to as long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs). DHA intake contributes to the normal visual development of infants up to 12 months of age.(4)

4. Kuratko CN, Barrett EC, Nelson EB, Salem N Jr. The relationship of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) with learning and behavior in healthy children: a review. Nutrients. 2013 Jul

We have never used palm oil in our infant formula not only because we know it is detrimental to infants

We have never used palm oil in our infant formula not only because we know it is detrimental to infants but also to show our support for protecting rain forests, wildlife and indigenous communities. We also have never used fish oil in our infant formula, ensuring that our formula is vegetarian but also protecting depleted fish stocks.