Cerelac

[3] In particular, in Africa, Asia, and Latin American – but not in wealthier, whiter countries like the United Kingdom or Germany – Cerelac usually contains between two and seven grams of added sugar.

[3][2] There is no medical benefit to these empty calories, and it is believed that the added sugar promotes tooth decay and childhood obesity.

The first product was called Farine Lactée and was alleged to have saved the life of premature baby boy named Wanner.

[5] As of 2014[update], Cerelac is currently sold in Kenya, Tanzania, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Portugal, South America, Central America, North America, India, the Middle East, Nigeria, North Africa, Malawi, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Ghana, Ivory Coast, South Africa, South East Asia, United Kingdom, Australia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

[2] The company claims that their products help babies and young children grow stronger and become smarter and healthier.

The products in this stage also contain Bifidus BL probiotics that strengthen the baby's immune system and helps with his growth and development.

The value added minerals, vitamins and fats enables the infant to gain health along with nutrition and taste.

bowl of sugar cubes
In developing countries, Cerelac contains, on average, as much added sugar as if one of these sugar cubes had been added to each serving. [ 2 ]