Cerelac is a brand of instant cereal made by Nestlé. The cereal is promoted for infants between 6 and 24 months old,[1] as a supplement to breast milk when it is no longer the sole item in an infant's diet. Cerelac is not a substitute for breast milk, and it is advised to continue breast feeding or infant formula along with Cerelac. The product is also sold with the brand name Nestum.
The brand was first registered in 1949 and is sold in many countries.
Ingredients
Like any fortified infant cereal, Cerelac contains some vitamins and minerals such as iron, along with essential fatty acids. Cerelac products also contain probiotics that are found in the digestive tracts of breastfed babies.
The ingredients depend on which country the product is being sold in; specifically, Nestlé usually adds sugar to the cereal when it is being sold in poorer countries, which are not included when selling it in wealthier countries, to take advantage of the lenient laws.[2]