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Essential

by Bubs in Infant formulas Barcode 0860006764579

Nutri-Score

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Processing (NOVA)

1234

Ultra-processed food

Green-Score

Environmental impact estimate

Essential by Bubs provides 69 kcal per 100 g and 1.3 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Infant formulas category. Contains: milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat

3.5 g · Moderate

Salt

0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 145ml

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving	% DV*	Category avg
Calories	69 kcal	100 kcal		193 −64%
Total fat	3.5 g	5.1 g	7%	9.8 −64%
Carbohydrates	8 g	11.6 g	4%	21.2 −62%
Protein	1.3 g	1.9 g	4%	4.2 −69%
Salt	0.1 g	0.1 g		1.2 −93%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 224 Infant formulas products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other infant formulas

Calories

higher 43%

Salt

higher 41%

Protein

top 69%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Demineralised Cow's Milk Whey Powder, Whole Cow's Milk Powder, Vegetable Oil Blend (Sunflower, Canola, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower), Lactose, Galacto-Oligosaccharides (GOS), Less than 2% of: Cow's Milk Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Beta Carotene, Bifidobacterium longum BB536, Biotin, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol, Choline Bitartrate, Copper Sulfate, Cyanocobalamin, d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Di Potassium Phosphate, Schizochytrium sp. Oil*, M.alpina Oil**, Ferrous Sulfate, Folic Acid, Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS), Inositol, L-carnitine, Lutein, Magnesium Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Nucleotides (Adenosine 5'-Monophosphate, Cytidine 5'-Monophosphate, Guanosine 5'-Monophosphate, Inosine 5'-Monophosphate, Uridine 5'-Monophosphate), Niacinamide, Potassium Chloride, Potassium lodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Selenite, Taurine, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Tri Calcium Phosphate, Vitamin A Acetate, Phylloquinone (Vitamin K), Zinc Sulfate

May contain palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian

Allergens: MilkSoybeans

Additives 7

E160a - carotene

Colour

E160ai - Beta-carotene

Colour

E161b - Lutein

Colour

E304 - Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

Antioxidant

E304i - Ascorbyl palmitate

Antioxidant

E322 - Lecithins

Antioxidant

E322i - Lecithin

Antioxidant

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size: 145ml
Sold in: United States
Barcode: 0860006764579

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Essential?

Essential contains 69 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (145ml).

Is Essential healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Essential vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Essential contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated November 8, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.