Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising compounds sensitive to oxidation and at least one iron-casein protein complex, wherein the complex is a non-micellar iron-casein complex comprising exogenous iron, casein and exogenous orthophosphorus. Such iron-casein complex advantageously does not cause significant oxidation of sensitive compounds such as LC-PUFAs, vitamins and polyphenols.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions, preferably nutritional compositions, preferably for infant, children, maternal, ageing care, elderly or health care nutrition. The present invention is further directed to pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical compositions. The inventive compositions described herein preferably have a neutral or acidic pH, preferably a pH ranging from about 3 to about 7.5, said compositions being fortified with a high concentration of ferric saccharate and a high concentration of microencapsulated long chain-polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA), preferably microencapsulated in a glassy matrix of dairy proteins and glucose. Preferably the inventive composition also comprises an antioxidant which is a radical scavenger, preferably along with a non-sensitive oil, said oil most preferably comprising medium chain triglycerides.