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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.
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RUTF cereal biscuit (BP100)

Definition

Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in biscuit form is designed 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 identical to that 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

values

UnitPer 100 gPer bar
Energykcal527300
Proteinsg14.58.2
Lipidsg3117.6
Minerals
Sodiummg< 290< 165
Potassiummg860488
Calciummg470267
Phosphorusmg470267
Magnesiummg11057
Ironmg105.7
Zincmg126.8
Coppermg1,50.85
Seleniumµg2514
Iodineµg5028
Vitamins
Retinol (Vit A)mg0.90.5
Cholecalciferol (Vit D)µg1810
Tocopherol (Vit E)mg2715
Phylloquinone (Vit K)µg2112
Thiamin (Vit B1)µg500300
Riboflavin (Vit B2)mg1.81
Ascorbic ac. (Vit C)mg5431
Pyridoxine (Vit B6)mg0.70.4
Cobalamin (Vit B12)µg1.60.9
Folate (Vit B9)µg225128
Niacin (Vit B3)mg5.83.3
Pantothenic ac. (Vit B5)mg31.7
Biotin (Vit B7)µg7040

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

Packaging & Labelling

The primary and secondary packaging must protect the hygienic and nutritional qualities of the product during transport, handling, and 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.

If the product is poorly accepted, it can be substituted with Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food in peanut paste form, which offers 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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