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READY-TO-USE THERAP. FOOD (BP100), biscuit 510g (= 9 bars)

https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/15914
STD NFOSRUTFCEB51

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Former Code(s): NFOSRUTFT1-
9 - Therapeutic foods
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use. The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
CT30
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
The product is part of at least one Kit. A kit is a collection of products (medical and/or logistic) that are needed for a certain intervention in emergency. The choice and quantity of the articles reflects the MSF protocols for this specific situation. The use of Kits allows to start an intervention without a detailed evaluation.
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RUTF cereal biscuit (BP100)

Definition

Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in the form of a biscuit, intended for patients with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in the rehabilitation phase in therapeutic feeding centres or outpatient settings.

Due to its iron content, this RUTF should not be used in the initial phase of treatment of severe acute malnutrition.

The nutritional properties of BP100 are the same as those of RUTF in paste form.

Specifications

Main Composition

Baked cereal flour (wheat and oat), vegetable oil, sugars, milk proteins, dry skimmed milk, soya protein concentrate, minerals, amino acids and vitamins.

Technical specifications

Nutritional valuesper 100 gper bar
Energy (kcal)527300
Proteins (g)14.58.2
Lipids (g)3117.6
Mineralsper 100 gper bar
Sodium (mg)< 290< 165
Potassium (mg)860488
Calcium (mg)470267
Phosphorus (mg)470267
Magnesium (mg)11057
Iron (mg)105.7
Zinc (mg)126.8
Copper (mg)1,50.85
Selenium (µg)2514
Iodine (µg)5028
Vitaminsper 100 gper bar
Retinol (Vit A) (mg)0.90.5
Cholecalciferol (Vit D) (µg)1810
Tocopherol (Vit E) (mg)2715
Phylloquinone (Vit K) (µg)2112
Thiamin (Vit B1) (µg)500300
Riboflavin (Vit B2) (mg)1.81
Ascorbic ac. (Vit C) (mg)5431
Pyridoxine (Vit B6) (mg)0.70.4
Cobalamin (Vit B12) (µg)1.60.9
Folate (Vit B9) (µg)225128
Niacin (Vit B3) (mg)5.83.3
Pantothenic ac. (Vit B5) (mg)31.7
Biotin (Vit B7) (µg)7040

For more details on specifications (raw material, chemical toxicity...), see MSF Specifications: RUTF Biscuit

Packaging & Labelling

Primary and secondary packaging must protect the hygienic and nutritional qualities of the product during transport, handling, storage under MSF field condition.

  • Primary packaging (unit packaging): cardboard box of 510 g containing 9 bars packed in a vacuum pack
  • Secondary packaging: carton of 24 boxes (12 kg net; 13.9 kg gross; 17.5 dm3)
  • Euro pallet: 55 cartons (122x79x121 cm)
  • 20' container: 1,500 cartons (18.4 MT net)

For more information on packaging labelling, refer to the CHECKLIST CONTROL UPON RECEIPT specialised food.

Instructions for use

This product can be consumed directly as a biscuit or crumbled into drinking water and consumed as a porridge (discard left over porridge after 2 hrs).

Its packaging facilitates direct consumption.

Caution! Do not use in children under 6 months of age.

In case of poor acceptability, this product can be replaced with Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food in peanut paste form, which has the same nutritional properties.

Storage

  • Below 30°C - Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
  • The integrity of the packaging is essential.
  • Shelf life: maximum 48 months from the manufacturing date stated on the packaging
  • After opening, the product should be consumed within 2 weeks.

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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