What's Inside
Buckwheat: Nutrient dense, gluten-free pseudo-grain, primary source of plant protein and carbohydrate
Almonds: Primary source of protein, fat, fibre, and Vitamin E
With added DHA and ARA, amino acids, vitamins and minerals
Ingredients
Buckwheat Flour, Almond Butter, Coconut oil, Rapeseed oil, Sunflower oil, Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (from microalgae Schizochytrium sp.), Arachidonic acid (AA) (from the fungi Mortierella Alpina), Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, Taurine, Amino acids {L-Valine, L-Leucine, L-Iso Leucine, L- Lysine}, Sunflower Lecithin, Minerals {Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Copper Sulphate, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide}, Vitamins {Vitamin A Acetate, Cholecalciferol (D3), Vitamin E Acetate, Phylloquinone (K1), Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacinamide (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Biotin (B8), Folic Acid (B9), Cyanocobalamin (B12), Ascorbic Acid (C) Contains almonds
Preparation Instructions
- Before preparing the feed wash your hands. Sterilise all utensils by boiling for 5 minutes or using an approved sterilizer.
- Each bottle should be prepared individually and use only the enclosed scoop.
- Boil fresh drinking water and allow to cool until lukewarm.
- Consult feeding table. Measure the required amount of lukewarm water into a sterilised feeding bottle.
- Fill the scoop lightly and level off using inner rim of can.
- Always add one level scoop of powder for each 30 mL of water in the feeding bottle. Place cap on bottle and shake briskly to dissolve the powder.
- Before feeding your baby test temperature on wrist before feeding. If needed, cool bottle under cold running water. Feed immediately (do not store). Discard unfinished feeds.
- If a prepared formula is not consumed immediately, it must be refrigerated and used within 24 hours.
It is more than nutrition. It’s truly something else.
At Else®, our mission is a simple one: create a certified Clean Label, real whole-food, balanced plant-based alternative to nourish our children.
“Parents are looking for healthy options. More nutritional density without the worry of high levels of heavy metals, pesticides, and plastic. Else Nutrition’s offering brings not only innovation to the baby food market segment, but also increased peace of mind for parents and caregivers.”
- Jackie Bowen, Executive Director of Clean Label Project
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it made of? Can it replace any other follow-on formula?
Else is a plant-based follow-on formula for infants aged 6-12 months. It is made with >80% whole foods: buckwheat and almonds which provide plant-based protein (including essential amino acids), unsaturated fats, and carbs. The formula is enriched with vitamins, minerals, and omega 3 & 6 DHA & ARA.
Our formula meets the local Australian standards that set a strict recipe to meet the nutritional needs of babies at that age.
I’m considering using a formula for my baby, how do I choose which formula and how do I transition from another formula to the Else formula.
Breast milk is the gold standard for baby feeding. However, if you are considering giving your baby a formula and thinking which one is right, there are many things to consider. Itis advised to first speak with your healthcare professional before switching to formula, and they will advise which one to choose.
When trying a different formula, it is recommended to introduce it gradually to allow the tiny tummies to adjust. If you are looking for plant-based options and consider using Else we are happy to assist with any question, email us at info@elsenutrition.au.
What makes Else special?
Else is an alternative to cow’s milk and soy-based formulas, made with >80 % minimally processed, whole food ingredients: almonds and buckwheat.
Full of goodness, with no added “nasties” like corn syrup solids, artificial flavours, colours, preservatives or GMOs, making it a real whole food, plant-based alternative to support healthy growth and development.
Should I test my child for allergies before I give this to them?
Whilst almonds are one of the foods allergens, it has a lower prevalence of allergy compared to cows milk or soy. Recent research has shown that early allergen introduction may reduce the risk for allergy among young infants. Else follow-on formula can be an appropriate form of early introduction. However, we always recommend discussing with your primary health care provider first, especially if baby is high allergy risk.
What is Clean Label certification, what does it mean?
Else products meet the uncompromising standards of the Clean Label Project Purity Award, a US national non-profit organization with the mission to bring truth and transparency to food and consumer product labeling. Clean Label Purity Award certified means this product has undergone rigorous independent testing to ensure it is safe from over 400 contaminants of concern e.g., heavy metals, pesticide residues, and plasticisers.
How many times a day can my child drink Else Follow-on-Formula ?
Our feeding guide is a general guide; your baby may need more or less than shown. We understand that every baby is different in size, growth, and appetite so amounts may vary for each baby.
Is Else Vegan?
Our products are suitable for vegan diet, they are not yet vegan-certified but they contain no animal-sourced ingredients.
How long can you use and store Else Follow on Formula after it has been prepared?
Prepared unused Else formula may be refrigerated up to 24 hours after preparation. Once the prepared formula has had contact with the baby's mouth, it should be consumed or discarded within an hour.
Can I warm it after it has been mixed and has been in the fridge?
Else Follow on Formula may be prepared in bulk and refrigerated in a closed container for up to 24 hours. You may warm one serving at a time in a clean feeding bottle and use within an hour.