MICRONUTRIENTS COMPLEX, enrich trad meals, tomato paste,900g
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MICRONUTRIENTS COMPLEX PASTE (tomato taste)
Definition
Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) used as a supplement to balance the nutritional deficiencies in the local traditional meals, for adults and family meals.
Highly concentrated vitamin and mineral paste, with a flavour that masks the metallic taste of certain minerals present in large proportions.
To be added and mixed to a meal, after cooking.
QB mix is the only reference available for now.
Specifications
Main Composition
Vegetable fat, sodium chloride, monosodium glutamate, starch, aroma, mineral and vitamin complex, E471, E102.
Technical specifications
Minerals | per 1.5 g (adult daily dose) | per 1 g (child daily dose) |
Iron (Fe) (mg) | 7.0 | 4.7 |
Zinc (Zn) (mg) | 7.0 | 4.7 |
Iodine (I) (µg) | 150 | 100 |
Selenium (Se) (µg) | 34 | 22.7 |
Vitamins | per 1.5 g (adult daily dose) | per 1 g (child daily dose) |
Retinol (Vit A) (µg) | 600 | 400 |
Cholecalciferol (Vit D) (µg) | 10 | 6.7 |
Ascorbic acid (Vit C) (mg) | 90 | 60 |
Thiamin (Vit B1) (mg) | 1.2 | 0.8 |
Riboflavin (Vit B2) (mg) | 1.3 | 0.9 |
Pyridoxine (Vit B6) (mg) | 1.3 | 0.9 |
Colabamin (Vit B12) (µg) | 2.4 | 1.6 |
Folate (Vit B9) (µg) | 400 | 267 |
Pantothenic acid (Vit B5) (mg) | 5.0 | 3.3 |
Niacin (Vit B3) (mg) | 16 | 10.7 |
Cf Product specifications sheet" ref QA-NFOS-PSS16 and QA-NFOS-PSS17 for more detailed specifications (raw material, chemical toxicity...).
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): pot of 900g
- Secondary packaging: box of 6 pots (5.4 kg net; 6.2 kg gross, 11.3dm3)
For more information on packaging labelling, refer to the CHECKLIST CONTROL UPON RECEIPT specialised food.
Instructions for use
Micronutrients should be added to normal meals just before consumption. It is recommended to add them after the meal has been cooked, to protect the heat-sensitive vitamins.
They can be used in any type of dish where the product can be spread evenly (porridge, soup, family pot food...)
Daily consumption is not necessary. 21 g per person for a period of 2 weeks is sufficient (= 1.5 g/day) in 2 or 3 intakes per week.
Storage
- Below 30°C, Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
- Shelf life:18 months from the manufacturing date stated on each tin
- After opening, the product must be consumed within 2 weeks. Tightly close the tin with the lid after each use.
Follow the procedure QA-NFOS-SOP3 Storage of specialised food (NFOS)
For procedures related to Quality Control, refer to Preliminary remarks on specialised food