Is Gerber Good Start Infant Formula with Iron, Lactose Free, Soy Based Powder, Plant-Based Protein Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 17 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • a source of arachidonic acid
  • L-methionine
  • ascorbyl palmitate
  • vitamin b12
  • vitamin d3
  • +13 more

a source of arachidonic acid

Dietitian note

Animal product not typically used in food (more typically seen in medications, supplements, cosmetics and/or cleaning supplies).

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Corn Maltodextrin, Vegetable Oils (Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, And High-Oleic Safflower Or High-Oleic Sunflower), Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate, Sucrose, And Less Than 24 Of: Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Citrate, M, Alpina Oil (A Source Of Arachidonic Acid [Ara]), C, Cohni Oil (A Source Of Docosahexaenoic Acid [Dha]), Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbate, Choline Chloride, Inositol, Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Phylloquinone, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Mixed Tocopherols, L-Methionine, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Corn Maltodextrin, Vegetable Oils (Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, And High-Oleic Safflower Or High-Oleic Sunflower), Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate, Sucrose, And Less Than 24 Of: Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Citrate, M, Alpina Oil, C, Cohni Oil*, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbate, Choline Chloride, Inositol, Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Phylloquinone, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Mixed Tocopherols, L-Methionine, Taurine, L-Carnitine.

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

Where to buy

Gerber Good Start Infant Formula with Iron, Lactose Free, Soy Based Powder, Plant-Based Protein is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Milk Substitute · Powder

Flavor
Neutral
Texture
Powdery
Commonly used for
Drinking