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  "legislation": "uksi/1995/77",
  "legislation_title": "The Infant Formula and Follow–on Formula Regulations 1995",
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  "heading": "Proteins",
  "text": "(Protein content–nitrogen content × 6.38) for cows' milk proteins.\n(Protein content–nitrogen content × 6.25) for soya protein isolates.\nMinimum\nMaximum\nThe chemical index of the proteins present shall be at least equal to 80% of that of the reference protein (casein as defined in Schedule 6).\nThe “chemical index” shall mean the lowest of the ratios between the quantity of each essential amino acid of the test protein and the quantity of each corresponding amino acid of the reference protein.\nFor follow-on formulae manufactured from soya proteins, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins, only protein isolates from soya may be used.\nAmino acids may be added to follow-on formulae for the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the proteins, in the proportions necessary for that purpose.\n0.5 g/100 kJ\n1 g/100 kJ\n(2.25 g/100 kcal)\n(4.5 g/100 kcal)",
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