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Give your newborn a gentle start with Holle Cow Milk Formula Stage 1 Organic Infant Formula (Dutch Version, 800g), suitable from birth. It is a nutritionally complete formula that can be used as the sole source of nutrition or alongside breastfeeding, with lactose as the only carbohydrate.

Why Parents Choose Holle Cow Stage 1

Lactose only — no maltodextrin or starch at this stage
With DHA (from algae) & ARA (from Mortierella alpina) for development
Certified Demeter biodynamic & EU organic
No added sugar, soy, or gluten

Holle has produced organic baby food since 1933 under strict European Demeter and EU-organic standards. This authentic Dutch/French-label version is filled by weight to 800g and produced in Germany.

Current Expiration Date: 04/04/2027

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Benefits

Lactose Only – the sole carbohydrate at Stage 1, close to breast milk.
DHA & ARA – DHA from algae oil (not fish oil) plus ARA from Mortierella alpina.
Demeter Organic – biodynamic farming, no GMOs, no artificial additives.
Balanced Vitamins & Minerals – supports healthy early development.
No Added Sugar – naturally sweetened with organic lactose only.

Nutrition Facts

Average nutritional values per 100 ml of prepared feed (13.5 g powder + 90 ml water = 100 ml; one pack ≈ 59 bottles), transcribed from the product label.

Nutrient	Per 100 ml
Energy	284 kJ / 68 kcal
Fat	3.4 g
of which saturates	1.0 g
of which monounsaturates	1.8 g
of which polyunsaturates	0.6 g
linoleic acid	546 mg
alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3)	54 mg
DHA	15 mg
ARA	15 mg
Carbohydrate	8.0 g
of which sugars	8.0 g
of which lactose	8.0 g
Protein	1.4 g
Vitamin A	54.8 µg
Vitamin D	1.5 µg
Vitamin E	1.1 mg
Vitamin K	6.1 µg
Vitamin C	6.1 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.038 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.18 mg
Niacin	0.35 mg
Vitamin B6	0.034 mg
Folic acid	11.3 µg
Folate	18.9 µg DFE
Vitamin B12	0.14 µg
Biotin	1.6 µg
Pantothenic acid	0.35 mg
Potassium	82.2 mg
Chloride	50.9 mg
Calcium	59.9 mg
Phosphorus	35.9 mg
Magnesium	5.40 mg
Iron	0.54 mg
Zinc	0.45 mg
Copper	0.055 mg
Manganese	0.0053 mg
Fluoride	< 0.010 mg
Selenium	3.9 µg
Iodine	13.5 µg
Sodium	24 mg
Choline	23 mg
Inositol	4.6 mg
L-carnitine	2.2 mg

Source: nutrition panel printed on the product label (photographed from the can). Values may be updated by the manufacturer.

Ingredients

Skimmed milk**, whey powder* (partly demineralised), vegetable oils* (palm oil*, sunflower oil*, rapeseed oil*), lactose*, skimmed milk powder**, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, oil from the microalga Schizochytrium sp. (DHA), Mortierella alpina oil (ARA), choline bitartrate, L-tyrosine, calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid, vitamin C, L-tryptophan, sodium chloride, iron sulphate, zinc sulphate, vitamin E, magnesium carbonate, niacin, copper sulphate, pantothenic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B6, manganese sulphate, potassium iodide, folic acid, sodium selenite, vitamin K, vitamin D, biotin, vitamin B12.
* organic ** Demeter (biodynamic; Demeter total share 67%). 100 g powder is made from 175 ml skimmed milk.

Allergen Information:
Contains milk. The DHA in this formula is from algae (not fish oil); ARA is from Mortierella alpina oil.

Source: ingredient and nutrition panels printed on the product label (photographed from the physical can). Manufacturers may update recipes — always check the panel printed on the package you receive, especially when managing allergies.

Instructions

Preparation Instructions:

Boil fresh drinking water and let it cool to about 50°C (122°F). Pour about half of the required water into a clean, sterilized bottle.
Add the correct number of level scoops using only the enclosed scoop (1 level scoop per 30 ml of water). Level each scoop with the back of a knife; do not press down.
Close the bottle and shake vigorously until fully dissolved, then add the remaining water and shake again.
Let it cool to drinking temperature (about 37°C / 98°F) and always test the temperature before feeding.

Important Notes:

Follow the preparation instructions exactly — the correct dosage always gives your baby the nutrients it needs.
Use only the enclosed scoop. Incorrect preparation or storage can be harmful to health.
Prepare each bottle fresh and feed immediately; do not reuse leftovers. Do not warm in a microwave (risk of scalding).
Once opened, store in a cool, dry place (not the refrigerator) and use within about 3 weeks. Breast milk is best for your baby.

Mixing & Feeding Guide

Age	Water (ml)	Scoops	Prepared Feed (ml)	Feeds per Day
2nd–4th week	90	3	100	5–7
2nd month	150	5	170	4–5
3rd–4th month	180	6	200	4–5
from 5th month	210	7	230	3–4

Guide values only; 1 level scoop = 4.5 g. Slight individual variations are normal.

Compare Holle Cow Dutch Stages

Stage	Age	Use
Stage 1	From birth	Complete infant milk, sole feed
Stage 2	From 6 months	Follow-on milk with weaning
Stage 3	From 10 months	Follow-on / toddler milk
Stage 4	From 12 months	Growing-up milk for toddlers

FAQ

Is Holle Cow Stage 1 suitable from birth?
Yes. It is a complete infant milk suitable from birth as the sole source of nutrition or alongside breastfeeding.

Is the DHA from fish oil?
No. The DHA is of plant origin, from the microalga Schizochytrium. ARA is from Mortierella alpina oil.

Does it contain starch or maltodextrin?
No. Stage 1 uses lactose as the only carbohydrate, closest to breast milk.

Is this formula Demeter certified?
Yes, it is certified Demeter biodynamic and EU organic.

Holle Cow Milk Formula Stage 1 Organic 800g (0–6 Months) – Dutch Version