SUPER CEREAL PLUS (+), corn flour + milk, fortified, 1.5kg
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SUPER CEREAL PLUS (+)
CAUTION
Wheat flour (NFOSSCEPWMF01) and rice flour (NFOSSCEPRMF01) based products are non-standard as they are usually locally supplied by WFP via donation.
Definition
Pre-cooked Fortified Flour (PFF) with milk preferably for children aged 6-59 months.
The product should be used as a complement to breastfeeding for children aged 6 to 23 months, and to prevent malnutrition. The product is NOT a substitute for breast milk.
Synonym
The new term used by WFP, SUPER CEREAL+, replaces pre-cooked fortified flour with milk (CSB++).
Specifications
Technical specifications
Heat treated maize, wheat or rice and de-hulled soybeans, sugar, skimmed milk powder, refined soybean oil, vitamins and minerals.
Nutritional values | per 100 g (min - max) |
Energy (Kcal) | > 400 |
Proteins (g) | > 16 |
Dairy proteins (g) | > 2.8 |
Lipids (g) | > 9 |
Fibres (g) | < 2.9 |
Minerals | per 100 g (min - max) |
Iron (Fe) (mg) | 9 - 14.8 |
Zinc (Zn) (mg) | 8 - 14 |
Iodine (I) (µg) | 60 - 140 |
Potassium (K) (mg) | 650 - 1050 |
Phosphorus (P) (mg) | 400 - 560 |
Calcium (Ca) (mg) | 420 - 660 |
Sodium (Na) (mg) | < 270 |
Vitamins | per 100 g (min - max) |
Retinol (Vit A) (µg) | 800 - 1250 |
Cholecalciferol (Vit D) (µg) | 8 - 24 |
Tocopherol (Vit E) (mg) | > 8 |
Phylloquinone (Vit K) (µg) | > 20 |
Ascorbic ac. (Vit C) (mg) | > 60 |
Biotin (Vit B7) (µg) | > 10 |
Thiamin (Vit B1) (mg) | > 0.4 |
Riboflavin (Vit B2) (mg) | >1.6 |
Niacin (Vit B3) (mg) | > 10 |
Pyridoxine (Vit B6) (mg) | > 0.8 |
Cobalamin (Vit B12) (µg) | > 2 |
Folate (Vit B9) (µg) | > 160 |
Pantothenic acid (Vit B5) (mg) | > 2 |
Physical and organoleptic specifications
- Texture:
- Dispersibility: free from lumping or balling when mixed with water at room temperature
- Particle size: fine and uniform texture with the following particle size:
- 95% shall pass through a 600 micrometer sieve
- 100% shall pass through a 1,000 microns sieve
- Consistency (Bostwick test): min 100 mm/30s for 17% dry matter porridge
- Anti-nutrients: urease index max. 0.20 pH units
- Organoleptic quality:
- Smell: pleasant (not rancid, not dusty, not musty)
- Taste: tasty (not bitter, not acidic, not off-flavour)
- Colour: clear, not dark / brown
- Foreign matter: free from foreign matter or insects
- Cooking time at simmering point: 5 minutes minimum and 10 minutes maximum
- Peroxide value: max 10 meq/kg fat
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 package (unit packaging): 1.5 kg sachet
- Secondary packaging: cartons suitable for export and multiple handling
For more information on packaging labelling, refer to the CHECKLIST CONTROL UPON RECEIPT specialised food.
Instructions for use
Preparation
If Super Cereal+ is to be consumed as a porridge, it should be prepared by mixing an appropriate proportion of flour and clean water (50 g of Super Cereal+ with 250 g of water), followed by boiling at a simmer for 5 to 0 minutes.
The product shall not be consumed as a dry powder, without preparation or cooking.
Storage
- Below 30ºC - Protect from sunlight - Protect from humidity
- Shelf-life: 18 months min. (refer to the packaging)
- Destroy immediately if the quality is in doubt.
Follow the procedure QA-NFOS-SOP3 Storage of specialised food (NFOS).
For procedures related to Quality Control, refer to Preliminary remarks on specialised food.