LNS, medium quantity, peanut paste, 50g
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LNS medium quantity
CAUTION
The chickpeas-based product (NFOSLNSMCPP50) is non-standard as it is usually supplied locally by WFP via donation.
Definition
Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement - Medium Quantity (LNS-MQ) is a ready-to-use product in paste form, intended for the prevention of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) in children from 6 to 36 months of age.
Consumed as a supplement to the usual diet, this product allows to balance the daily intake of micronutrients.
Examples: Plumpy doz, eeZee50, Wawa Mum (donations from WFP)
Specifications
Main Composition
Vegetable fat, peanut or chick peas (Wawa Mum from WFP), sugar, skimmed milk powder, whey, maltodextrin, minerals and vitamins complex, cocoa, emulsifier: soy lecithin.
Does not contain any ingredients of animal origin, except milk products.
Technical specifications
Nutritional values | per 50 g (dose per sachet) |
Energy (kcal) | 270 |
Proteins (g) | 6.1 |
Lipids (g) | 17.5 |
Minerals | per 50 g (dose per sachet) |
Calcium (Ca) (mg) | 315 |
Phosphorus (P) (mg) | 300 |
Potassium (K) (mg) | 500 |
Magnesium (Mg) (mg) | 85 |
Iron (Fe) (mg) | 5.6 |
Zinc (Zn) (mg) | 6 |
Copper (Cu) (mg) | 0.7 |
Iodine (I) (µg) | 70 |
Selenium (Se) (µg) | 10 |
Manganese (Mn) (mg) | 0.7 |
Vitamins | per 50 g (dose per sachet) |
Retinol (Vit A) (µg) | 375 |
Tocopherol (Vit E) (mg) | 8.4 |
Ascorbic ac. (Vit C) (mg) | 30 |
Thiamiin (Vit B1) (mg) | 0.5 |
Riboflavin (Vit B2) (mg) | 1.3 |
Pyridoxine (Vit B6) (mg) | 1.0 |
Cobalamin (Vit B12) (µg) | 1.4 |
Folic acid (Vit B9) (µg) | 214 |
Niacin (Vit B3) (mg) | 8.8 |
Pantothenic acid (Vit B5) (mg) | 3.3 |
Biotin (Vit B7) (µg) | 30 |
For more details on specifications (raw material, chemical toxicity...), see MSF Specifications: LNS Medium Quantity
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): 50 g aluminium sachet
- Secondary packaging: box of 300 sachets (net weight: 15 kg, gross weight:16 kg)
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.
Recommended dosage: 1 sachet per day
Storage
- Below 30ºC - Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
- Shelf life: 24 months from the manufacturing date stated on the packaging
- After opening, the product should be consumed within 24 hrs.
- The carton must be strong, able to be stacked to a height of 2.4 m.
Follow the procedure QA-NFOS-SOP3 Storage of specialised food (NFOS).
For procedures related to Quality Control, refer to Preliminary remarks on specialised food.