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READY-TO-USE THERAPEUTIC FOOD, peanut paste, 92g

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STD NFOSRUTFPEP92

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Former Code(s): NFOSRUTFP5S
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 peanut paste

Definition

Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in paste form, intended for children from 6 months and adults with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in the rehabilitation phase in therapeutic feeding centres or outpatient settings.

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

The nutritional properties of RUTF are similar to those of therapeutic milk (except for its higher iron content).

Examples: Plumpy'nut, eeZeepaste, Imunut, Valid Nutrition, Dutasi, Nutty Butta...

Specifications

Main Composition

Peanut paste, sugar, vegetable fat, dry skimmed milk, whey, malt dextrin, mineral and vitamin complex, natural flavouring, emulsifying agent.

Technical specifications

Nutritional valuesper 100 g (min - max)

per 92 g (dose per sachet)

Energy (kcal)520 - 550500
Proteins (g)13 - 1612.8
Lipids (g)26 - 3830.3
Mineralsper 100 g (min - max)per 92 g (dose per sachet)
Calcium (Ca) (mg)300 - 600302
Phosphorus (P) (mg)300 - 600243
Potassium (K) (mg)1100 - 14001171
Magnesium (Mg) (mg)80 - 14080
Sodium (Na) (mg)< 290165
Iron (Fe) (mg)10 - 1410.3
Zinc (Zn) (mg)11 - 1411.8
Copper (Cu) (mg)1.4 - 1.81.5
Iodine (I) (µg)70 - 14098
Selenium (Se) (µg)20 - 4028
Vitaminsper 100 g (min - max)per 92 g (dose per sachet)
Retinol (Vit A) (mg)0.8 - 1.40.79
Cholecalciferol (Vit D) (µg)15 - 2014
Tocopherol (Vit E) (mg)> 2018.4
Ascorbic ac. (Vit C) (mg)> 5046
Thiamin (Vit B1) (mg)> 0.50.46
Riboflavin (Vit B2) (mg)> 1.61.5
Pyridoxine (Vit B6) (mg)> 0.60.55
Cobalamin (Vit B12) (µg)>1.61.5
Phylloquinone (Vit K) (µg)15 - 3014.4
Folate (Vit B9) (µg)> 200184
Pantothenic ac. (Vit B5) (mg)> 32.8
Biotin (Vit B7) (µg)> 6056
Niacin (Vit B3) (mg)> 54.6

For more details on specifications (raw material, chemical toxicity...), see MSF Specifications: RUTF peanut 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): 92 g aluminium 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.

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

Do not give to people with peanuts or dairy allergies.

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

Storage

  • Below 30º C - Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
  • Shelf life: between 6 and 24 months from the manufacturing date stated on each 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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