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Baby food Gerber | About the most beloved and beautiful

Every mother who cares about the health of her baby faces the problem of choosing baby food. Which baby food is the most useful, what products it is made from, whether the baby will like it - these are questions that concern any mother. Much in the production of quality food for children depends on the integrity of the manufacturer. Therefore, when choosing baby food, you should trust more proven companies that have managed to establish themselves in the world market. nine0005

Gerber has been making baby food for over 80 years. The company's products are distinguished by a wide range, high quality raw materials, the use of the most advanced technologies for the production of tasty and healthy baby food. Gerber offers its customers fruit juices, fruit, fruit and cereal, meat, vegetable, meat and vegetable purees, fruit and milk desserts.

Gerber fruit and vegetable purees

From 4-5 months, pediatricians recommend introducing vegetables and fruits into the child's diet, which are important for the health and development of the child, because are a source of potassium, iron, organic acids and plant fibers. nine0005

Complementary foods are a big step in your baby's nutrition. It is very important to choose the right products at the very beginning, as the health of the child also depends on this in the future. There is a lot of opinion and disagreement about the timing of the introduction of complementary foods. There are supporters of complementary foods for babies from 4 months. Some mothers introduce complementary foods when the child is 1 year old.

Doctors recommend introducing complementary foods from 6 months. The first complementary foods are usually started with fruit juices, vegetable and fruit purees. It is at this stage that the baby begins to get acquainted with the variety of new tastes. Quality baby food accelerates the physical development of the baby. But how, among the variety of manufacturers and names of companies producing children's products, to choose, and not be mistaken, high-quality nutrition, rich in all the necessary trace elements and vitamins?

Pediatricians recommend introducing complementary foods for children with low weight in the form of cereals, and for overweight children - vegetable and fruit purees. It is recommended to introduce complementary foods gradually, starting with small doses of 1-2 teaspoons. It is better to give complementary foods at the beginning of the day, so that during the day you can monitor the condition of the child, to exclude allergic reactions. nine0005

Gerber one-component vegetable purees from carrots, cauliflower, white potatoes, pumpkin, broccoli and fruit purees from prunes, apples, pears, peaches are ideal for the first feeding. A little later, the baby can be offered multi-component purees: Cauliflower and Potato, Apple and Pear, etc. Gerber vegetable and fruit purees are made from environmentally friendly ripe fruits and vegetables without starch or preservatives.

Vegetable puree is recommended to start with one-component puree. It is better to start with cauliflower or broccoli. If the child refuses some types of puree, it can be recommended to add fruit pieces that the baby likes to the puree. But, if the child categorically refuses the dish, in no case should you force-feed him. It is better to take a break and offer new food when the child comes from a walk and is hungry enough. nine0005

Now baby food in the trading network is presented in a huge amount and assortment. Well, thank God, there are plenty to choose from! Let's take a look at some of the popular and best-selling food products that are produced by Gerber.

Fruits, vegetables and meat from which baby food is produced do not contain genetically modified products, dyes, preservatives, flavor and aroma enhancers, stabilizers. The company produces almost 70 types of baby food - fruit juice, fruit and vegetable purees, vegetable stews, fruit purees with cottage cheese. Gerber products are varied, tasty, natural, healthy nutrition for children. nine0005

The company produces one-component and multi-component vegetable and fruit purees, which is very convenient to gradually introduce the baby to a variety of new foods. The advantages of Gerber baby food are the modern technological process of their preparation. All products of this company are not subjected to intensive heat treatment, and this allows the products not to change their natural color and taste. Gerber products are free of starch and thickeners. One-component vegetable purees are used for the first feeding: carrots, cauliflower, white potatoes, pumpkin, broccoli. Children like carrots, cauliflower, pumpkin very much. nine0005

Excellent one-component fruit purees: prunes, pear, apple, peach. Children especially like pear and apple. One-component purees of the first complementary foods can be given to babies from 4-6 months.
Lots of Gerber products for babies from 6 months. Puree from various vegetables with veal, rabbit and chicken is an ideal nutrition with the content of essential fatty acids Omega 3 and Omega 6, which contribute to the development of the brain, strengthen the child's vision and immunity. This is very important, since these acids can only enter the human body with certain foods. nine0046 From the age of 6 months, children can be offered fruit purees with cottage cheese, such as apricot, banana, strawberry, peach. The benefits of cottage cheese in baby food are great. This fermented milk product is rich in calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, B2. Cottage cheese contains a large amount of protein needed by a growing body.
Gerber products are also very convenient because the older the child, the more varied the food, and the volume of jars is increased according to age. Gerber juices also deserve special mention. We will not describe how useful juice is for a child's health, how many vitamins, organic acids and minerals it contains. It is very convenient that Gerber juices are also divided into single-component and multi-component. This allows you to enter them from 4 months. One-component apple and pear juices are low allergenic. Therefore, it is recommended to start complementary foods with them. As the child grows, multi-component juices such as apple and carrot can be introduced; apple, grapes and wild rose; apple, grape and mint, etc. The value of Gerber juices lies in the fact that they are all made without preservatives and sugar. Due to their natural taste and nutritional value, many mothers have approved Gerber juices and give them to their children. Gerber means healthy, strong children and calm mothers! Gerber is a reliable assistant for moms! nine0005

Gerber fruit juices

Juice should not be introduced into the baby's diet before 4-5 months of age. You should start with single-component juices. Gerber produces apple juice (clarified or with pulp) and pear juice. Gerber juices made from two or more fruits: "Apple-Carrot", "Apple-Pear", "Apple-Peach", "Apple-Cherry" are perfect for children from 5 months.

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Gerber puree with cottage cheese. nine0005

An important baby food is cottage cheese, which contains a lot of protein and calcium salts. It is also rich in iron, vitamins B1 and PP. Gerber puree from apricot with cottage cheese, banana with cottage cheese, peach with cottage cheese and strawberry with cottage cheese is not only healthy, but also very tasty.

Gerber puree with cream.

The cream contains a large amount of easily digestible milk fat, as well as fat-soluble vitamins. Pear puree with cream, peach with cream, banana with cream, strawberries with cream, apricot with cream will please the baby. nine0005

However, it should be remembered that children with cow's milk intolerance should only be introduced to dairy products after consulting a pediatrician.

Gerber meat purees.

Meat puree is an essential food product for babies from 6 months. Meat contains vitamins, iron, protein and other nutrients that play an important role in the development and growth of the child. Gerber baby food are meat purees made from all types of meat suitable for a child: chicken, turkey, beef, veal, pork, lamb and rabbit. In addition to meat purees, Gerber baby food includes various types of vegetable puree with meat: vegetable puree with rabbit, veal stew with pumpkin and carrots, turkey stew with rice, etc.

Taking into account all the possible taste preferences of its little consumers, Gerber is constantly expanding the range of products offered. Gerber DoReMi products are fresh fruit smoothies, fruit and cereal bars, cookies.

Gerber has achieved the most important thing - the baby food it produces has earned the trust of buyers in many countries of the world due to the observance of the main principle for every mother - tasty and healthy.

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Best applesauce for kids

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As part of a rolling study, Roskachestvo studied 180 indicators of safety and quality of children's apple puree of 24 most popular brands among Russians. Apple puree of 12 brands is produced in Russia (in Volgograd, Kaliningrad, Moscow regions, as well as in Ivanovo, Lipetsk and Moscow). The products of five brands are manufactured in the Republic of Belarus, two - in Spain; in addition, mashed potatoes from Latvia, Poland, Serbia, the Czech Republic and Scotland were studied - one brand from each country. Puree of two trademarks is made in accordance with GOST 32218/2013 "Fruit-based canned food for nutrition of young children", the rest - according to specifications or without indicating the technical documentation on the package. Products of 13 brands are recommended for children from 4 months. Manufacturers of 11 brands produce purees for children aged 4+. The cost of applesauce at the time of purchase was from 10.32 to 104.79ruble per 100 g.

According to the results of the study, apple puree of the trademarks Babushkino Lukoshko, Malysham, Juicy World, FrutoNyanya, Bebivita, Hipp will be able to apply for the Russian Quality Mark, since it is produced in Russia and meets not only the requirements of current safety and quality standards, but also the advanced standard of Roskachestvo.

RUSSIAN QUALITY SYSTEM STANDARD nine0005

The standard of the Russian quality system has established the following requirements for children's apple puree:

Extraneous impurities (mineral, vegetable origin, etc.) are not allowed in the puree.
Grinding quality: the number of pulp particles larger than 150 microns should not exceed 30%, of which the number of particles larger than 300 microns should not exceed 7% of the total number of particles. nine0005
Mass concentration of malic acid: in 1 kg of apple puree - at least 3 g of malic acid.
Mass fraction of soluble solids: if concentrated puree or juice is not used in the manufacture of the product - 10.0%. If used - 11.2%.
Puree should not contain starch.

The mass fraction of sorbitol is 2.5–7 g/kg.

Mass fraction of sucrose is 1–30 g/kg.
Mass fraction of titratable acids (in terms of malic acid) - no more than 0.8%.

The requirements of the advanced Roskachestvo standard are not mandatory for manufacturers, however, products that do not meet the specified requirements cannot qualify for the Russian Quality Mark. nine0005

- Applesauce introduces the baby to a new taste. It is hypoallergenic and has a lot of useful properties. Plant (food) fibers improve the microflora and stimulate the gastrointestinal tract. Pectin binds harmful substances and removes them from the body. The timing and sequence of prescribing complementary foods are set by the pediatrician, individually for each child, - comments Tatyana Butskaya, pediatrician, founder of the all-Russian movement "Council of Mothers", an international expert on children's products. nine0090

Security

Experts tested applesauce for safety. No radionuclides and heavy metals were found in the examined products. Since commercially produced baby puree is, in fact, canned food, they, accordingly, must be sterile - free of germs, bacteria and mold. All products met this requirement. The experts also checked the puree for the presence of patulin, a mycotoxin secreted by molds and formed in moldy and rotten fruits. Patulin was not found in the studied products. This means that manufacturers used high-quality apple raw materials. nine0005

Does the puree contain pesticides?

Roskachestvo checked the presence of pesticides in applesauce, because in its manufacture fruit (apple) raw materials are used, which may contain these substances.

- At the moment, only a small number of pesticides are regulated - about 13, which are considered quite toxic (according to the current TR TS 021/2011, appendix 10 "Pesticides prohibited for use in the production of food (food) raw materials intended for the production of food products for children nutrition"). Among these 13 pesticides are 11 organochlorine (mainly organophosphate), DDT and HCCH. However, in many countries (importers of raw materials), both European and Asian, more than 300 types of pesticides are controlled and regulated, - comments Lyudmila Vikulova, Director of the Research Department of Roskachestvo.

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It should be noted that earlier Roskachestvo sent a proposal to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation to supplement the existing list of pesticides with more than 100 items of the most actively used pesticides.
In addition to the above pesticides, Roskachestvo checked the puree for the presence of non-standardized TR TS. The study showed that the products of 14 brands are free of pesticides. Their absence is indirect evidence that the product is produced using organic production technologies. 10 brands found trace amounts of pesticides such as pyrimethanil , fludioxonil , acetamiprid , carbendazim , propargite , thiabendazole . nine0002 “These pesticides are acaricidal and fungicidal preparations and, most likely, were used in the cultivation, storage or transportation of raw materials from which the puree was made,” explains Olga Shnitzer, head of the department for receiving samples and issuing documents based on the results of research by the Grain Quality Assessment Center of the Rosselkhoznadzor.

The presence of trace amounts of pesticides in children's apple puree cannot be considered a violation, since the detected pesticides are not standardized in the Russian Federation. However, according to advanced standards of Roskachestvo, which are voluntary for manufacturers, the content of pesticides in baby puree should not exceed the detection limit. In other words, baby puree must be free of traces of pesticides, which is why ten brands have been reset to zero. nine0005

- At the same time, the presence of trace amounts of pesticides that are not standardized by the technical regulations allows us to conclude that input control for these indicators is not carried out, since at the moment there are no clearly established standards for an extended list of pesticides. In this regard, the issue of introducing additional indicators and standards for pesticides, which can be used by producers of raw materials imported into the territory of the Russian Federation from other countries, has come to a head. And above all, this applies to products and raw materials for baby food, - comments Ludmila Vikulova.

Is there enough fruit raw material in the puree?

Some buyers believe that manufacturers do not add applesauce to canned food. To find out if this is indeed the case, the experts evaluated several indicators.

Sorbitol content. Sorbitol is found in berries and fruits and gives the fruits a sweetish taste. The working group of the Technical Committee of Roskachestvo established increased requirements for the content of sorbitol in children's apple puree: from 2.5 to 7 g/kg. If the sorbitol in the finished puree is less than the lower limit, there is a high probability that it does not contain enough fruit raw materials. In the products studied by Roskachestvo, this indicator turned out to be less than the lower limit only in Hame puree (Czech Republic): 1.75 g/kg. nine0005
content of malic acid. Malic acid has a positive effect on digestion. For this indicator, advanced requirements were also set: 1 kg of applesauce should contain at least 3 g of malic acid. If it is less, this may also indicate that there is little fruit raw material in the puree. In the products of the Hame trademark, malic acid turned out to be less than established by Roskachestvo: 1.74 g / kg.

The results of the study suggest that manufacturers do not save on raw materials. Of the 24 brands, only one was found to have a shortage of fruit raw materials.

Is there anything else?

The experts did not find impurities of plant origin (twigs, blades of grass, etc.), as well as any other foreign elements, in particular mineral impurities (for example, sand). nine0005

Puree concentrate and apples

In the composition of applesauce, customers can read “apple puree concentrate”, “apple puree” or see the inscription “made from concentrated puree” on the package.

– Concentrated puree is puree from which water has been partially removed. The puree becomes thicker, it is better stored, it is more convenient to transport it from the places of cultivation and processing of apples to the consumer. At enterprises producing finished products, concentrated puree is returned to its original consistency. At this stage, some apple juice can be added to it. There is virtually no difference in nutritional value between applesauce made directly from apples and those made from concentrated applesauce. The product obtained from concentrated puree may have a thicker texture and richer taste. And yet it is more correct to say that the peculiarities of the consistency, taste, color of each particular puree are rather due to the peculiarities of the original apples, - clarifies Ludmila Khomich, Vice President for Quality, Russian Union of Juice Producers.

The standard of the Russian quality system for children's apple puree establishes advanced requirements for the content of soluble solids: if the product is made without the use of concentrated puree or juice, directly from apples, then the solids must be at least 10.0%. If from concentrated puree, then at least 11.2%. The content of soluble solids in all studied purees corresponded to the Roskachestvo standard. nine0005

– The concept of “soluble solids” for apple puree is mainly related to the content of sugars, sorbitol and organic acids in the puree, explains Lyudmila Khomich . – These substances pass into the apple puree, their content in the puree corresponds to the content in the fruit from which the puree was made. On average, apples, depending on the variety, conditions and place of growth, contain from 9 to 13% of soluble solids. For puree obtained directly from certain apples, the content of soluble solids is allowed at a level slightly lower than when using concentrated puree - in this case, the finished puree is standardized taking into account the use of different varieties of apples as raw materials, conditions and places of growth. nine0005

Starch in

The use of starch in the production of applesauce is not regulated by law. In accordance with TR TS 022/2011 "Food products in terms of their labeling", if starch is used, it, like any component, must be indicated on the packaging as part of the product. In the course of the study, it turned out that the puree of most brands does not contain starch. It was only in Hame puree (the manufacturer indicated the presence of starch in the composition). nine0005

It is easy to see that manufacturers that do not use starch put this information on the packaging along with the information about the absence of sugar. In other words, the absence of starch in baby puree is presented as a virtue.

– Starch can be used to thicken the puree. If the content of malic acid and sorbitol in such a product is lower than the natural values characteristic of apple puree, then starch, most likely, partially replaces apple puree in the product, comments Ludmila Khomich.

– The point of introducing complementary foods to young children is to gradually and painlessly transfer the child to "adult" food, - comments Natalia Fadeeva, MD, nutritionist-endocrinologist . - If the timing of the introduction of complementary foods is not observed, for example, if the child is given fruit puree with added starch at 4 months, a breakdown of the digestive system may occur, since it is still immature in the child and its function is formed as complementary foods are introduced. Most often, fruit (apple) puree without starch is introduced somewhere around 6-7 months after the child gets used to kefir, cottage cheese, porridge and vegetable puree. But do not forget that before you introduce your baby to any new product, you should always consult with a pediatrician. nine0005

The standard of the Russian quality system establishes advanced requirements for the content of starch: it should be absent in children's applesauce. The requirements of the standard for this indicator correspond to the products of 23 brands. Didn't match and only one didn't match. Only mashed potatoes of one brand do not correspond (recommended for children 4+), respectively, her rating for this indicator was reset to zero.

nine0089 Other quality indicators of puree

The index of titratable acidity in all studied purees does not exceed 0.8%. This suggests that the acidity of the puree is low and all of it is favorable for the child's digestive system.

According to the indicator “mass fraction of sucrose”, a leading requirement has been introduced: from 1 to 30 g/kg. Such values are typical for apples. Some consumers believe that manufacturers add sugar to puree, but do not write about it. Or they write on the package that the puree is without sugar, but add it. Experts have checked whether these fears are justified or not. nine0005

In the course of the study, it turned out that manufacturers are still not cunning: if they write that mashed potatoes are sugar-free, then this is true. If the manufacturer indicates sucrose in the composition, then it really is in the finished product. So, the sweetest was Hame brand puree (16.3 g of sugar per 100 g of product), which contained sucrose (in this study, this is the only manufacturer that added sucrose to its product).

23 brands contain only natural sugars. The least amount of sugars in Habibi puree (9.3 g/100 g), Peek-a-boo (9.9 g/100 g), Juicy World (10.0 g/100 g). Most of all - in the puree "Agusha" (13.0 g / 100 g), "Grandmother's basket" (12.9 g / 100 g), "Egor Ivanych (12.9 g / 100 g), Heinz (12.7 g/100 g), "When I grow up" (12.5 g/100 g), Semper (12.3 g/100 g), "Spoon in the palm" (12.1 g/100 g) and "Kids" (12.0 g/100 g).

FOR REFERENCE

The content of natural apple sugars depends on the variety of apples used in the production of puree. In the case of the high sugar content in Hame products, this is the result of the added sugar. nine0005

Consumer properties

The packaging of applesauce of all brands is hermetic and safe. Also, all the studied products successfully passed the organoleptic evaluation. The taste and smell of puree are natural, characteristic of apples, without foreign tastes and odors.

The color of the puree is uniform throughout the mass, characteristic of the color of apples that have undergone heat treatment. The consistency of applesauce is from thick to runny. nine0005

– The organoleptic parameters of apple puree are determined mainly by the varietal characteristics of the apples used for its production. It is estimated that there are more than 7,000 varieties of apples in the world. They differ in the content of sugars and acids and their ratio, as well as the presence of various extractive substances - they largely determine the characteristic taste and aroma of apples. There is no reference applesauce, just as there is no reference apple. There are a variety of applesauce on the market, the consumer can choose the product according to his taste. The main thing is that it be of high quality and safe, - clarifies Ludmila Khomich.

Marking validity

In the labeling of products of 23 brands, the information indicated corresponds to the actual one. Only in the puree of one manufacturer (Semper) the content of carbohydrates turned out to be higher than stated in the labeling.

Important! The carbohydrate content in puree can fluctuate due to the instability of the carbohydrate content in raw materials, so the average value of this indicator is usually indicated on the package. nine0005

In the course of the study, it turned out that vitamin C is most contained in those products where it is added additionally. These are Gerber (40.62mg/kg), Semper (38.09mg/kg), Heinz (37.62mg/kg), Bebivita (30.93mg/kg) and Hame (21.24mg/kg). ).

The natural content of vitamin C in applesauce is low, since there is not much of it in the apples themselves, and during heat treatment it is further reduced.

The highest content of plant (food) fibers is in the products of Gerber brands (2. 19%), “When I grow up” (2.16%), Semper (2.15%), Heinz (2.13%), “Agusha” (2.06%), Rudolfs (2.06%), “ Spoon in the palm" (2.04%), Fleur Alpine (2.03%) and "Grandma's basket" (2.00%).

Not present in applesauce:

preservatives (including sorbic and benzoic acids),
synthetic dyes,
nine0002 sweeteners and sweeteners (acesulfame, aspartame, saccharin and sodium cyclamate).

In other words, when choosing applesauce, consumers can trust the information on the label. In addition, studies have shown that baby applesauce is a safe and high-quality product. It is no coincidence that pediatricians recommend using it as complementary foods.

– For children under one year old, it is recommended to give mashed potatoes produced by an industrial method. Compared to homemade, it has a number of advantages: good grinding, which is difficult to achieve at home, which means easier and better digestibility.