LNS, small quantity, peanut paste, 20g
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LNS small quantity
Definition
Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement - Small Quantity (LNS-SQ) is a ready-to-use product in paste form, intended for the prevention of malnutrition in children from 6 to 24 months of age.
LNS-SQ can also be used as nutritional support in emergency situations.
Consumed as a supplement to the usual diet (breastfeeding and diversification), this product provides the micronutrients required at these ages and 110 Kcal/day, allowing to balance the daily intake of micronutrients.
Examples: Nuttributter, eeZee20
Specifications
Main Composition
Peanut, sugar, vegetable fat, dry skimmed milk powder, whey, maltodextrin, minerals and vitamins complex, cocoa, emulsifier: lecithin.
May contain traces of soy.
Does not contain any ingredients of animal origin, except milk products.
Technical specifications
Nutritional value | per 20 g (dose per sachet) |
Energy (kcal) | 110 |
Proteins (g) | 2.6 |
Lipids (g) | 7.0 |
Minerals | per 20 g (dose per sachet) |
Calcium (Ca) (mg) | 100 |
Phosphorus (P) (mg) | 82 |
Potassium (K) (mg) | 152 |
Magnesium (Mg) (mg) | 92 - 101 |
Iron (Fe) (mg) | 9.0 |
Zinc (Zn) (mg) | 4.0 |
Copper (Cu) (mg) | 0.2 |
Iodine (I) (µg) | 90 |
Selenium (Se) (µg) | 10 |
Manganese (Mn) (mg) | 0.08 |
Vitamins | per 20 g (dose per sachet) |
Retinol (Vit A) (µg) | 0.4 |
Ascorbic ac. (Vit C (mg) | 30 |
Thiamiin (Vit B1) (mg) | 0.3 |
Riboflavin (Vit B2) (mg) | 0.4 |
Pyridoxine (Vit B6) (mg) | 0.3 |
Cobalamin (Vit B12) (µg) | 0.5 |
Folate (Vit B9) (µg) | 80 |
Pantothenic acid (Vit B5) (mg) | 1.8 |
Niacin (Vit B3) (mg) | 4.0 |
Cf Product specifications sheet ref MSF-NFOS-PSS15, for more detailed specifications on this product (raw material...)
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): 20 g aluminium sachet
- Secondary packaging: box of 546 sachets (net weight: 10.92 kg; gross weight: 11.95 kg
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.
Recommended dosage: 1 sachet per day
Storage
- Below 30ºC - Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
- Shelf life: 24 months from the manufacturing date stated on the packaging
- 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.