MICRONUTRIENTS POWDER, enrich. food, neutral, sachet, 1g
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MICRONUTRIENTS POWDER, 1g sachet
Definition
Multiple Micronutrients Powder (MNP) (vitamins and minerals) used as a supplement to balance the nutritional deficiencies in the complementary diet of breastfed infants and young children aged 6-59 months.
Fine, granular, off white, slightly yellow, odourless powder with tiny speckles; having a bland taste which has minimal impact on the taste, smell or colour of the food when mixed.
To be added to and mixed with the semi-solid complementary food of the child.
Example: MixMe
Specifications
Technical specifications
Minerals | per 1 g (dose per sachet) |
Iron (Fe) (mg) | 10 |
Zinc (Zn) (mg) | 4.1 |
Iodine (I) (µg) | 90 |
Copper (Cu) (mg) | 0.56 |
Selenium (Se) (µg) | 17 |
Vitamins | per 1 g (dose per sachet) |
Retinol (Vit A) (µg) | 400 |
Cholecalciferol (Vit D) (µg) | 5.0 |
Ascorbic acid (Vit C) (mg) | 30 |
Thiamin (Vit B1) (mg) | 0.5 |
Riboflavin (Vit B2) (mg) | 0.5 |
Pyridoxine (Vit B6) (mg) | 0.5 |
Colabamin (Vit B12) (µg) | 0.9 |
Folic acid (Vit B9) (µg) | 90 |
Niacin (Vit B3) (mg) | 6.0 |
Tocopherol (Vit E) (mg) | 5.0 |
Excipient:
The formulation should be based on anhydrous dextrose, maltodextrin (DE 11-14) or other suitable carrier, with the addition of silica dioxide, tricalcium phosphate or other suitable flow agents.
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): 1 g aluminium sachet
- Secondary packaging: box of 30 sachets
For more information on packaging labelling, refer to the CHECKLIST CONTROL UPON RECEIPT specialised food.
Instructions for use
Mix the sachet contents with a small portion of solid or semi-solid food just before serving.
Recommended dosage: 1 sachet per child per day.
Storage
- Below 30°C, Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
- Shelf life: 24 months from the manufacturing date stated on the packaging.
Follow the procedure QA-NFOS-SOP3 Storage of specialised food (NFOS)
For procedures related to Quality Control, refer to Preliminary remarks on specialised food