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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I give my baby cereal?
Baby cereals are recommended among the first solid foods to be introduced around 6 months, and at the beginning of the transition from liquid diet of breast milk or infant formula to solid complementary foods. Cereals provide some benefits to the growing nutritional need of infants at that age; they are excellent source of energy when exclusively breastfeeding can no longer supply all the nutritional requirements. Whole-food based cereals as Else super cereal are naturally high in fibers. Inclusion of iron-fortified cereal on a regular basis is an effective way to supply iron at the beginning of complementary feeding, when the infant’s iron stores are depleting. On top of all those, cereals are an excellent choice for transition to solids as they have a mild taste with semi-solid texture and consistency
Can I put the cereal in my baby’s bottle?
Cereals are one of the first complementary foods for babies around 6 months and up. Those nutrient-dense, developmentally appropriate foods are recommended as a part of the transition from a liquid diet based on breast milk or infant formula to a solid diet based on a verity of foods and textures. Therefore, it is not recommended putting infant cereal or other solid foods in an infant’s bottle. This is also a part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to feed infants and young children with appropriate foods for their age and development to help prevent choking.
Is this fortified with iron?
Yes. Each serving of 30 g provides 6 mg of iron, which accounts for 55% of recommended daily values for babies aged 6-12 months.
What is Super in your product?
Else Super Cereal is Clean Label Purity Award certified, made with >80% Whole Food Ingredients: buckwheat, almonds and tapioca.
It is based on a unique combination of nutritionally balanced gluten-free carbohydrates, plant-based protein, unsaturated fats, and more than half of iron daily recommended value for babies 6-12 months.
Should I introduce almonds to my baby before I give them this?
You can use Else Super cereal as a way of almonds introduction. Potentially allergenic foods (e.g., peanuts, egg, cow milk products, tree nuts, wheat and soy) should be introduced when other complementary foods are introduced to an infant’s diet. Almond allergenicity is much lower compared to cow’s milk, which is a well-accepted protein source in infant formula. When introducing a new food it is advised to watch how your child reacts. Consult with your HCP regarding any GI, skin, or respiratory reactions following introduction of the new food.
Is this product nutritionally balanced?
Else® Toddler contains buckwheat flour, almond butter, almond protein powder, tapioca maltodextrin, rapeseed oil, and with vitamins and minerals. The toddler nutritional supplement drink is slightly sweetened with less than 2% of cane sugar.
Buckwheat is a gluten-free plant with grain-like seeds and a source of protein with full amino acid profile (all essential amino acids) and gluten-free carbohydrates. Buckwheat is also a good source of fibers and minerals such as manganese, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Almond butter is a whole food alternative to protein sources, such as cow’s milk whey or casein and processed soy or pea protein. It provides good amounts of vitamins and minerals like biotin, vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2 (riboflavine), phosphorus, and magnesium. Almonds are a great source of unsaturated fat as well as fiber that may favorably alter the intestinal microbiome.
Tapioca maltodextrin, derived from the root vegetable cassava (think: yuca), is an easy-to-digest form of carbohydrate and is free of taste, smell, and flavor, made using water and all-natural enzymes.
What are the ingredients in Else® Toddler?
Else® Toddler contains buckwheat flour, almond butter, almond protein powder, tapioca maltodextrin, rapeseed oil, and with vitamins and minerals. The toddler nutritional supplement drink is slightly sweetened with less than 2% of cane sugar.
Buckwheat is a gluten-free plant with grain-like seeds and a source of protein with full amino acid profile (all essential amino acids) and gluten-free carbohydrates. Buckwheat is also a good source of fibers and minerals such as manganese, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Almond butter is a whole food alternative to protein sources, such as cow’s milk whey or casein and processed soy or pea protein. It provides good amounts of vitamins and minerals like biotin, vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2 (riboflavine), phosphorus, and magnesium. Almonds are a great source of unsaturated fat as well as fiber that may favorably alter the intestinal microbiome.
Tapioca maltodextrin, derived from the root vegetable cassava (think: yuca), is an easy-to-digest form of carbohydrate and is free of taste, smell, and flavor, made using water and all-natural enzymes.
Is it certified organic?
Else® Toddler is not certified organic however some of its ingredients are organic like organic buckwheat flour (the first and most abundant), and organic rapeseed oil. However, to create balanced nutrition, it is fortified with ingredients such as almond protein powder, amino acids, vitamins and minerals in total of above 5% of formulation while the Canada Certified Organic products must contain >95% organic ingredients. Thus, it is not certified organic.
Can your Else® Toddler be used as sole source of nutrition?
Please consult with your child’s healthcare provider with regards to using it as a sole source of nutrition as this may only be under medical supervision.
Is Else® Toddler suitable for infants?
The best nutrition for infants is breast milk (exclusively up to 6 months and with complementary feeding from 6 months) or infant formula when exclusive breast milk is not available. Else® Toddler was designed to supplement the diet of toddlers ages 1-3 years, and we encourage you to consult with your child’s healthcare provider regarding use of the product outside the target age range.
What is the source of protein in Else® Toddler?
The protein in Else® Toddler is the combination of buckwheat and almonds with the addition of some free amino acids (L- Lysine, L-Valine, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine) which provides a high-quality plant protein (contain all the essential amino acids).
What is Else Kids’ Nutrition Supplement Drink?
Else Kids’ Drink is a complete plant-based nutritional supplement designed to help satisfy the nutritional needs of kids.
Can it replace meals and be used as a sole source of nutrition?
It is not designed to be a sole source of nutrition, but rather serve as a nutritional supplement to the diet.
How often should my child drink Else? What is the recommended daily amount?
Else Kids’ Nutritional Supplement Drink may be used as desired daily, occasionally and in any combination with other food products, as a part of the kids diet.
Can this be used for weight gain?
Else Nutrition Kids’ Nutritional Supplement Drink contains 210 kcal/serving and is designed to support child’s nutrition needs. Weight gain is a result of consuming more calories than you burn.
Does it contain any artificial growth hormones?
Else Nutrition Kids’ Nutritional Supplement Drink does not include any growth hormones.
Why doesn’t it contain DHA?
We add the essential alpha-linolenic acid (ALA 18:3 ω-3) as a source for DHA (which is synthesized by the body from the essential precursor ALA), taking into account there are no official recommended guidelines for intake for DHA for that age group.
How long can the product be left out after mixing? Can I prepare beforehand or store leftovers in the fridge?
It can be left out 1 hour after mixing and may be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Can the product be heated up?
Yes, it can be heated so that it is warm but should not be made so hot as to burn the mouth. Be sure to check the temperature of the product before offering it to your child.
What's the difference between Else Toddler and Else Kids Products?
Else Toddler and Kids are based on the same core whole plant ingredients, however they are tailored for different age groups, meaning they have different nutritional compositions (e.g. lower sugars, more fat in the Toddler product) to meet the nutritional needs of different age groups.
Else Kids also offers different product flavors (vanilla and cacao) and serving sizes. Else Toddler is designed for 12+ months, and the Kids product is designed for 2 years+.