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By Priya Nair, IBCLC · Lactation consultant & feeding editor
Updated June 1, 2026
Whole-milk fat and plant-based DHA, no palm oil. It scores strongest on whole-milk fat; the main trade-off is imported stock varies. A confident baby formula pick for the right shopper.
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Whole-milk fat and plant-based DHA, no palm oil. Here is how the Kendamil Classic held up against the rest of our baby formula rotation, and where it fits.
On our six-axis scale the Kendamil Classic averages 8.5/10, with its highest marks for whole-milk fat and no palm oil. That makes it a dependable everyday baby formula rather than a one-trick option.
Pros that stood out: Whole-milk fat, No palm oil. Trade-offs to know about: Imported stock varies.
Certification: FDA-regulated. We weight safety heavily in this category, and the Kendamil Classic clears the bar; build quality is in line with its $22–$24/can price.
If whole-milk fat is your priority, the Kendamil Classic is an easy recommendation. If imported stock varies matters more, compare it against the other picks in our best baby formula guide.
What parents tell us most often: whole-milk fat.
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Kendamil Classic
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