READY TO USE SUPPLEMENTARY FOOD, chick peas paste, 100g
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RUSF peanut/chick peas paste
CAUTION
Chick peas (NFOSRUSFCPP10) based product is non-standard as it is usually locally supplied by WFP via donation.
Definition
Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) in paste form, intended for children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), in accordance with WHO guidelines Supplementary foods for the management of moderate acute malnutrition in infants and children 6-59 months of age, 2012.
RUSF can also be used as nutritional support in emergency situations.
RUSF paste was first developed with peanuts. It is now available with corn and chickpeas. There is no significant difference between the taste of peanut- and corn-based products, as demonstrated by acceptability studies. These products have the same nutritional properties.
Examples: PlumpySup, eeZeeRUSF, Acha Mum (donations from WFP)
Synonym
LNS-Large Quantity
Specifications
Main Composition
Vegetable fat (contains essential fatty acids), sugar, peanut or chick peas, whey, maltodextrin, soya flour, cocoa, mineral and vitamin complex, emulsifier (lecithin).
Does not contain any ingredients of animal origin, except whey.
Technical specifications
| Nutritional values | per 100 g (min - max) |
| Energy (kcal) | 510 - 560 |
| Proteins (g) | 11 - 16 |
| Lipids (g) | 26 - 36 |
| Minerals | per 100 g (min - max) |
| Sodium (Na) (mg) | < 270 |
| Potassium (K) (mg) | 800 - 1400 |
| Calcium (Ca) (mg) | 535 - 750 |
| Phosphorus (P) (mg) | 450 - 750 |
| Magnesium (Mg) (mg) | 150 - 225 |
| Iron (Fe) (mg) | 10 -14 |
| Zinc (Zn) (mg) | 11 - 14 |
| Copper (Cu) (mg) | 1.4 - 1.9 |
| Selenium (Se) (µg) | 20 - 45 |
| Iodine (I) (µg) | 100 - 190 |
| Vitamins | per 100 g (min - max) |
| Retinol (Vit A) (µg) | 700 - 1600 RE |
| Cholecalciferol (Vit D) (µg) | 15 - 20 |
| Tocopherol (Vit E) (mg) | > 16 |
| Phylloquinone (Vit K) (µg) | > 27 |
| Thiamin (Vit B1) (mg) | > 1.0 |
| Riboflavin (Vit B2) (mg) | > 2.1 |
| Ascorbic ac. (Vit C) (mg) | 80 - 220 |
| Pyridoxine (Vit B6) (mg) | > 1.8 |
| Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12) (µg) | > 2.7 |
| Folate (Vit B9) (µg) | > 330 |
| Niacin (VIt B3) (mg) | > 13 |
| Pantothenic ac. (Vit B5) (mg) | > 4.0 |
| Biotin (Vit B7) (µg) | > 60 |
For more details on specifications (raw material, chemical toxicity...), see MSF Specifications: RUSF paste
Packaging & Labelling
Primary and secondary packaging must protect the hygienic and nutritional qualities of the product during transport, handling, storage under MSF field conditions.
- Primary packaging (unit packaging): 100 g aluminum sachet
- Secondary packaging: box of 150 sachets
For more information on packaging labelling, refer to the CHECKLIST CONTROL UPON RECEIPT specialised food.
Instructions for use
This product does not require dilution or cooking. Its packaging facilitates direct consumption.
The product must not be subjected to ionising treatment.
Storage
- Below 30ºC - Protect from sunlight - Protect from humidity
- Shelf life: 24 months from the manufacturing date stated on the sachet.
- After opening, the product should be consumed within 24 hrs.
Follow the procedure QA-NFOS-SOP3 Storage of specialised food (NFOS).
For procedures related to Quality Control, refer to Preliminary remarks on specialised food.
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