Minerals are indispensable nutrients in infant and child nutrition. According to Innova Market Insights for 2020 to 2022, brain health, immune and bone health are all in the top four health claims for product launches in the “baby and toddler” category. 

These are very relevant claims for child health, which are best addressed via calcium and zinc fortification. But how can this be achieved in a safe and sustainable way while complying with the strict nutritional requirements and regulations in this sensitive food segment, and how can it be achieved in the related child supplements category?

This technical paper, which focuses on infant and child products, compiles regulatory and bioavailability information to serve as a starting point for selecting appropriate calcium and zinc salts, followed by a detailed description of successful and tasty formulations for various products, ranging from complementary food, to drinks and snacks, to supplements.