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The present invention relates to a low-lactose, partially hydrolyzed infant formula. The carbohydrate component of the infant formula comprises between 0% and 60% lactose and the protein component of the infant formula comprises partially hydrolyzed whey protein and casein, the protein component hav

The present invention relates to a low-lactose, partially hydrolyzed infant formula. The carbohydrate component of the infant formula comprises between 0% and 60% lactose and the protein component of the infant formula comprises partially hydrolyzed whey protein and casein, the protein component having a particular molecular weight.

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What is claimed is: 1. An infant formula comprising: a carbohydrate component which is comprised of between about 0% and 60% lactose, based on the total weight of the carbohydrates present in the infant formula; and a protein component which is comprised of partially hydrolyzed whey protein and cas

What is claimed is: 1. An infant formula comprising: a carbohydrate component which is comprised of between about 0% and 60% lactose, based on the total weight of the carbohydrates present in the infant formula; and a protein component which is comprised of partially hydrolyzed whey protein and casein, wherein the ratio of whey protein to casein is between about 50:50 and 70:30 and wherein the protein hydrolysate has the peptides spread over the following range of molecular weight distribution as a function of their molar mass: Molar Mass % Molecular Weight (in Daltons) Distribution <500 11-20 500-1000 25-38 1000-2000 27-30 2000-3000 8-16 3000-5000 3-10 >5000 2-11. 2. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the protein hydrolysate has the peptides spread over the following molecular weight distribution as a function of their molar mass: Molar Mass % Molecular Weight (in Daltons) Distribution <500 17 500-1000 35.1 1000-2000 30.9 2000-3000 9.6 3000-5000 4.2 >5000 2.8. 3. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the ratio of whey protein:casein is about 60:40. 4. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the carbohydrate component comprises between about 15% and 55% lactose. 5. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the carbohydrate component comprises between about 20% and 30% lactose. 6. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the carbohydrate component comprises about 25% weight percent lactose and about 75% weight percent corn syrup solids. 7. The infant formula according to claim 6, wherein the degree of hydrolysis of the protein component is between about 6% and 9%. 8. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the degree of hydrolysis of the protein component is between about 4% and 10%. 9. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the infant formula additionally comprises at least one probiotic. 10. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the infant formula additionally comprises at least one prebiotic. 11. The infant formula according to claim 10, wherein the LCPUFA comprises DHA and ARA. 12. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the infant formula additionally comprises a LCPUFA. 13. The infant formula according to claim 12, wherein the LCPUFA comprises DHA or ARA. 14. The infant formula according to claim 12, wherein the LCPUFA comprises DHA in an amount of between about 3 mg per kg of body weight per day to about 150 mg per kg of body weight per day. 15. The infant formula according to claim 12, wherein the LCPUFA comprises ARA in an amount of between about 5 mg per kg of body weight per day to about 150 mg per kg of body weight per day. 16. The infant formula according to claim 15, wherein the ratio of ARA:DHA is from about 1:3 to about 9:1. 17. The infant formula according to claim 15, wherein the ratio of ARA:DHA is from about 1:2 to about 4:1. 18. The infant formula according to claim 15, wherein the ratio of ARA:DHA is from about 2:3 to about 2:1 19. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the infant formula is in powdered form. 20. The infant formula according to claim 1, wherein the infant formula is in liquid form. 21. A method for preventing the onset of allergies in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject an infant formula according to claim 1.