Palm-Oil-Free Baby Formula 2026: Every Option Compared

By: The Milky Box Team - Updated October 2026 - 7 Minute Read

“Is there a baby formula without palm oil?” is one of the questions we hear most. Yes, and you have more choice than you might think: whole-milk cow’s formulas, goat’s milk formulas and a plant-based formula. Here’s every palm-oil-free formula we stock, and how they compare.

Quick answer: these formulas list no palm oil:

  • Cow’s milk: Kendamil Bio Nature (organic), Kendamil Premium and Kendamil Comfort.
  • Goat’s milk: Jovie Goat, Holle Goat, Holle Goat Dutch, Kendamil Goat and NANNYcare.
  • Plant-based: Sprout Organic.

Why some parents avoid palm oil

Palm oil is allowed in infant formula in the EU and US. It supplies palmitic acid, the main saturated fat in breast milk. Some studies have linked palm olein in formula to slightly lower calcium absorption and firmer stools, and many families also have environmental concerns. Neither makes palm oil unsafe, but they’re common reasons parents look for an alternative.

Palm-oil-free formulas get their saturated fat in other ways: whole-milk formulas (like Kendamil and the goat formulas) use the natural fat of milk, and some add coconut oil.

The palm-oil-free formulas side by side

Based on the ingredient lists of the formulas we stock.

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FormulaMilkOilsCertified organicPrebiotics
Kendamil Bio NatureOrganic whole cow’s milkSunflower, coconut, rapeseedYes (EU)GOS
Kendamil PremiumWhole cow’s milkSunflower, coconut, rapeseedNoGOS and FOS
Kendamil ComfortCream and whole milk, partially hydrolyzed wheySunflower, rapeseed, coconutNoGOS and FOS
Jovie GoatOrganic whole goat milkSunflower, rapeseedYes (EU)GOS
Holle GoatOrganic full-cream goat milkSunflower, rapeseedYes (EU)None
Holle Goat DutchFull-cream goat milk (Demeter)Sunflower, rapeseedYes (Demeter)None
Kendamil GoatWhole goat milkSunflower, coconut, rapeseedNoGOS
NANNYcareWhole goat milkSunflower, rapeseedNoNone
Sprout OrganicPlant-based (rice and pea protein)Coconut, canolaYesNone

Formulas that do contain palm oil include HiPP, Holle Bio and Holle A2, Lebenswert and HiPP German Goat. Kabrita lists no palm oil but contains an OPO structured fat. Löwenzahn Organics Whole Milk is also palm-oil-free but is currently unavailable. See every formula in our full comparison chart.

Palm-oil-free cow’s milk formulas

Kendamil Bio Nature (organic)

Kendamil Bio Nature is certified organic and made with organic whole milk, with sunflower, coconut and rapeseed oil, prebiotic GOS and algae DHA.

Bio Nature Stage 1

Bio Nature Stage 2

Bio Nature Stage 3

Kendamil Premium

Kendamil Premium is the classic Kendamil whole-milk recipe, with GOS and FOS prebiotics. It isn’t certified organic.

Premium Stage 1

Premium Stage 3

Premium Stage 4

Kendamil Comfort

Kendamil Comfort is made with cream and whole milk plus partially hydrolyzed whey protein, and is also palm-oil-free. Ask your pediatrician whether it suits your baby.

Shop Kendamil Comfort

Palm-oil-free plant-based formula

Sprout Organic

Sprout Organic is a certified organic plant-based formula made with rice and pea protein, coconut and canola oil, and algae DHA. It’s dairy-free and soy-free. In North America it’s sold as Berdie Organic.

Sprout Infant Formula

Sprout Toddler Drink

Palm-oil-free goat’s milk formulas

Most goat’s milk formulas are made with whole goat milk, so they don’t need palm oil. For a full comparison, see our best goat milk formula guide. Goat’s milk formula isn’t suitable for babies with a cow’s milk protein allergy.

Jovie Goat (organic)

Jovie Goat is certified organic, with sunflower and rapeseed oil, prebiotic GOS and no maltodextrin.

Jovie Goat Stage 1

Jovie Goat Stage 2

Jovie Goat Stage 3

Holle Goat and Holle Goat Dutch (organic)

Organic full-cream goat milk with sunflower and rapeseed oil and algae DHA. Holle Goat Dutch is Demeter-certified.

Holle Goat Pre

Holle Goat Stage 1

Holle Goat Dutch Stage 1

Kendamil Goat and NANNYcare

Kendamil Goat (with GOS and algae DHA) and NANNYcare (a simple whole goat milk recipe) are both palm-oil-free, though not certified organic.

Kendamil Goat Stage 1

NANNYcare Stage 1

How to choose

  • Organic cow’s milk: Kendamil Bio Nature.
  • Classic cow’s milk, not organic: Kendamil Premium.
  • Organic goat’s milk: Jovie Goat, Holle Goat or Holle Goat Dutch.
  • Dairy-free: Sprout Organic.

If you switch formula, do it gradually and check with your pediatrician; our switching guide explains how.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is palm oil in baby formula bad?

It’s permitted in infant formula and isn’t considered unsafe. Some studies have linked palm olein to slightly lower calcium absorption and firmer stools, which is why some parents prefer to avoid it. Talk to your pediatrician if you have concerns.

Is HiPP palm-oil-free?

No. HiPP’s standard Dutch, German and UK formulas contain organic palm oil. If you want a palm-oil-free alternative, Kendamil Bio Nature is certified organic and contains no palm oil.

Is Kendamil palm-oil-free?

Yes. Kendamil formulas use whole milk plus sunflower, coconut and rapeseed oil, with no palm oil.

Is there an organic baby formula without palm oil?

Yes: Kendamil Bio Nature, Jovie Goat, Holle Goat, Holle Goat Dutch and Sprout Organic are all certified organic and list no palm oil.

Why do some formulas use coconut oil?

Coconut oil provides saturated fats that help bring the fat profile of formula closer to breast milk, without using palm oil.

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Disclaimer: Breastfeeding is the best nutrition for your baby. This information is general and not medical advice. Please talk to your pediatrician before starting or changing your baby’s formula.