Is the low pH of infant and toddler foods a concern?

Knight, Tayla; Smith, Peter; Soutter, Velencia; Oswald, Emma; Venter, Carina

doi:10.1111/pai.13414

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“…It was theorized that the acidity of fruit pouches may damage the epithelial barrier in the gastrointestinal tract and trigger an immune response [8]. Notably, the single study that measured the pH of the most commonly consumed baby pouches in Australia found that all pouches containing only fruit were markedly acidic (pH < 4) [8]. Other studies showed that a pH < 4 in the esophagus may cause epithelial damage [8].…”

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“…Notably, the single study that measured the pH of the most commonly consumed baby pouches in Australia found that all pouches containing only fruit were markedly acidic (pH < 4) [8]. Other studies showed that a pH < 4 in the esophagus may cause epithelial damage [8]. Worth noting, however, is that no similar studies have been performed on the pH levels of fruit pouches sold in Sweden.…”

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“…It was recently proposed that the low pH value (<4) of commercial baby foods, particularly those with fruit or citric acid added, increases the risk of developing oesophageal diseases [8]. Fruit pouches have a low pH, and at the same time, these products do not stimulate chewing and do not promote the production of saliva, which is an important buffer when ingesting acidic foods [8]. Consequently, intake of acidic fruit pouches in the absence of the protective effect of saliva induced by chewing may damage the epithelial barrier.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, intake of acidic fruit pouches in the absence of the protective effect of saliva induced by chewing may damage the epithelial barrier. Hence, a relevant question to investigate is if the consumption of acidic food in infancy increases the risk of developing allergic diseases, as was suggested [8].…”

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Fruit Pouch Consumption Does Not Associate with Early Manifestations of Allergic Disease

Fredriksson,

Bodén,

Domellöf

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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Consumption of acidic fruit pouches in infancy may damage the epithelial barrier in the gastrointestinal tract and is suggested to increase allergy risk. We aimed to explore if a high fruit pouch consumption is associated with a higher incidence of early allergic manifestations. We included 2959 parent–child dyads from the Swedish prospective, population-based NorthPop birth cohort study with parentally reported data on frequency of fruit pouch consumption at 9 months of age, as well as parentally reported eczema, wheeze, physician-diagnosed asthma, and food allergy in the first 18 months of life. Immunoglobulin E levels (IgE) in serum (n = 1792), as response to a food mix and an inhalant mix, were determined at age 18 months. Compared with no consumption, daily consumption of one or more pouches at 9 months of age was associated with inhalant sensitization (odds ratio (OR) 2.27, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.06–4.87, n = 1792) but did not remain significant in the multivariable adjusted model (aOR 2.08, 95% CI 0.95–4.53, n = 1679). There were no associations between fruit pouch consumption and allergic manifestations at this young age. This study suggests that fruit pouch consumption is not associated with allergic phenotypes or IgE sensitization in early childhood.

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Fruit Pouch Consumption Does Not Associate with Early Manifestations of Allergic Disease

Fredriksson,

Bodén,

Domellöf

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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“…It has been hypothesized that UPFs can contribute to food allergy development, either due to their poor nutritional composition or as a result of higher levels of food processing [ 119 ]. In addition, the low pH of infant foods, particularly infant pouches, has led to concerns regarding an increase in food allergy [ 121 ]. As there is currently a dearth of evidence, UPF’s have not yet been addressed in the guidelines for food allergy prevention.…”

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Redefining the Role of Nutrition in Infant Food Allergy Prevention: A Narrative Review

Brandwein,

Enten Vissoker,

Jackson

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Pediatric food allergy remains commonplace, despite the advancement in our understanding of risk factors and prevention modalities for the condition. Early allergen introduction, a dietary intervention, has been endorsed by professional societies globally as an effective primary preventive measure, yet awareness among medical professionals and parents is lacking. Alongside food allergen introduction, overall nutrition, such as diet diversity, also plays an important role in allergy prevention. To address both food allergen introduction and overall nutrition, dietitians play a pivotal role in the dissemination and education of current guidelines to caregivers. This review addresses the particular role of the dietitian in food allergy prevention consultations, providing up-to-date information on food allergies, their development and prevalence, risk factors, dietary factors and an overview of the current guidelines in the United States. This has not been addressed in any of the current food allergy or nutrition guidelines.

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A novel low-cytotoxicity fluorescent probe applied to monitor pH in vivo and in vitro

Hu,

Chen,

et al. 2024

Tetrahedron

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Is the low pH of infant and toddler foods a concern?

Cited by 5 publications

References 23 publications

Fruit Pouch Consumption Does Not Associate with Early Manifestations of Allergic Disease

Fruit Pouch Consumption Does Not Associate with Early Manifestations of Allergic Disease

Redefining the Role of Nutrition in Infant Food Allergy Prevention: A Narrative Review

A novel low-cytotoxicity fluorescent probe applied to monitor pH in vivo and in vitro

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