Table 1 Metadata of the six biological samples (Sample 1–6). None of the infants were given antibiotics in at least three months prior to fecal sample submission. *Egg and spinach allergies.

From: Cereal products derived from wheat, sorghum, rice and oats alter the infant gut microbiota in vitro

Biological sample

Age (months)

Frequency of breast feeding

Frequency of formula feeding

Types of solid food introduced

Medical conditions

Sample 1

5

Daily

None

Fruits, vegetables, grain, cereal, meat, eggs

None

Sample 2

5

None

Daily

Fruits, vegetables, grain, cereals

None

Sample 3

5.5

Daily

None

Fruits, vegetables

None

Sample 4

7

Daily

Daily

Fruits, vegetables, grain, cereals, meat, eggs, dairy

Food allergies*

Sample 5

9

Daily

Daily

Fruits, vegetables, grain, cereals, meat, eggs, dairy

None

Sample 6

11

None

Daily

Fruits, vegetables, grain, cereals, meat, eggs, dairy

None