# Lactose-Free Baby Formulas The S-26 GOLD® LI Formula Targets Babies with Dietary Restictions By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-10-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s26-gold-li References: [meandmychild.au](https://www.meandmychild.com.au/s26/gold/lactose-intolerance/) Alula's S-26 GOLD® LI product is a "nutritionally complete, specialty infant formula for babies from birth who are lactose intolerant or unable to properly digest lactose." Responding to dietary restrictions, the formula is protein-enriched, combining [whey protein concentrate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whey-protein-hydrolysate) and cow's milk protein isolate. Suitable from birth to the six month age, this formula ensures babies are fed a balanced diet before solids are introduced into their diet. Since it is a specialty product, Alula's S-26 GOLD® LI formula must be doctor-recommended and approved before use. As baby formula evolves when it comes to its nutritional value and clean ingredients -- ranging from [organic to preservative-free products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nara-organics) -- this product addresses another common issue faced by parents. [lactose intolerance among infants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskascatmilk). The formula is nutritionally complete and effective, featuring a blend of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and E, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Specialty Baby Formulas:** Creating nutritionally complete infant formulas for babies with specific dietary restrictions like lactose intolerance. - **Protein-enriched Formulas:** Developing formulas that combine whey protein concentrate and other protein sources to ensure adequate nutrition for babies with lactose intolerance. - **Clean Ingredient Baby Formulas:** Responding to parental concerns by producing baby formulas that prioritize clean ingredients and are free from preservatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baby Products:** Opportunity to provide specialized baby formulas that cater to infants with dietary restrictions, offering nutritional alternatives to traditional formulas. - **Healthcare:** Creating partnerships between formula manufacturers and healthcare providers to ensure doctor-recommendation and approval for specialty formulas like lactose-free options. - **Nutritional Supplements:** Expanding into the nutritional supplement market to provide lactose-free formula options for individuals with dietary restrictions beyond infancy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Protein Infant Formula Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacprodan-alpha50.md) - [Algae-Based Baby Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remibio-primerice-plantbased-infant-formula.md) - [Protein-Packed Infant Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a2-milk-1.md) - [Gut Health Baby Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebenswert-stage-1.md) - [Coconut-Based Infant Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconutbased-infant-formula.md) - [Hypoallergenic Infant Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypoallergenic-infant-formula.md) - [Nutritious Organic Infant Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-baby-infant-formula.md) - [Premium Organic Infant Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biostime-sn2-bio-plus.md) - [Lactose-Free Dairy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prairie-farms-1.md)