# The Infant Formula and Follow–on Formula Regulations 1995, Paragraph 4: Carbohydrates


Minimum
Maximum
1.7 g/100 kJ
3.4 g/100 kJ
(7 g/100 kcal)
(14 g/100 kcal)
(4.1) Only the following carbohydrates may be used:
lactose;
maltose;
sucrose;
malto–dextrins;
glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup;
pre–cooked starch ) naturally free
gelatinised starch ) of gluten
(4.2) Lactose
Minimum
Maximum
This provision does not apply to formulae in which soya proteins represent more than 50% of the total protein content.
0.85 g/100 kJ
—
(3.5 g/100 kcal)
—
(4.3) Sucrose
Minimum
Maximum
—
20% of the total carbohydrate content
(4.4) Pre–cooked starch and/or gelatinised starch
Minimum
Maximum
—
2 g/100 ml, and 30% of the total carbohydrate content

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/77/schedule/1/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/infant-formula-and-followon-formula-regulations-1995/schedule-1/paragraph-4
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.