Ingredients

Common formula ingredients explained: lactose, starch, maltodextrin, soy and sugar

What do the ingredients on a formula tin actually mean? A plain-language guide to the most commonly questioned carbohydrates and additives in baby formula.

Palm oil in formula

Palm oil is one of the most questioned ingredients in baby formula. Here is what it does, why it is used, what the concerns are, and which formulas at My...

Lactose vs. corn syrup — why it matters

Carbohydrates make up 40% of your baby's formula. Learn why lactose as the main carbohydrate source matters — and what sets European organic formula apart from conventional alternatives.

What is ARA and is it safe?

ARA is a natural fatty acid found in breast milk and added to most European formulas alongside DHA. Here is what it does, where it comes from, and whether it...

What is DHA and why does it matter?

DHA is one of the most talked-about ingredients in baby formula. Here is what it actually does, where it comes from, and how European formulas source it.

Prebiotics & Probiotics in formula

What prebiotics and probiotics do, why they matter for your baby's gut health, and which formulas at My Organic Formula contain them.

Common allergens in formula

What are the most common allergens in baby formula, how do you recognise a reaction, and which formulas at My Organic Formula are suitable for sensitive or allergic babies?

Why European formula? How EU standards compare to North America and the Middle East

My Organic Formula ships European organic baby formula to families in Canada, the Middle East, Australia and beyond — here is why European standards are worth it.

What does “organic” mean? EU Organic, Demeter and Bioland explained

Formula ingredients glossary

A plain-language A-Z glossary of the most common ingredients found on European organic baby formula labels — so you always know what you are feeding your baby.