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Alimentum Hypoallergenic Formula
While Alimentum is a clinical gold standard for managing severe cow's milk protein allergies, it scores poorly on ingredient quality due to its reliance on corn maltodextrin and sugar (sucrose) as primary carbohydrate sources, which are listed as red flags in our research. It lacks the lactose base and grass-fed dairy components found in premium formulas, though it is palm-olein oil-free and highly effective for its specific medical purpose.
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