General information
Lipid Nutrient Supplement Paste Small Quantity (LNS-SQ) is a high-energy fortified food used by humanitarian agencies, Ministries of Health, Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations for the prevention of acute malnutrition, for children 6 months and older. It may be used in harsh climatic conditions.
It is a lipid-based matrix with added vitamins and minerals. The most commonly used main ingredients are: peanut paste, vegetable oil, sugar, skimmed milk powder, vitamin and mineral premix.
- Usual presentation: 20g sachet, approximately 107 kcal for management of dietary intake
- Instructions of use: the product can be eaten or fed directly from the sachet with no prior cooking, dilution or preparation
- Appearance: light brown coloration, smooth, homogeneous texture (no grittiness, no lumps). It is easy to squeeze out of the sachet and presents minimal oil separation
- Shelf life: minimum 24 months without refrigeration
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Nutritional composition for 100g of product |
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Moisture content |
2.5% maximum |
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Water activity |
0.2 to 0.5 |
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Energy |
530-545 kcal |
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Proteins |
11.8g-14.5g |
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Lipids |
30.9g-37.8g |
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Trans-fatty acids |
<3% total fat |
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Vitamins |
Minerals |
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Vitamin A |
2.0mg-3.0mg |
Sodium(Na) |
290 mg maximum |
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Vitamin B1(Thiamine) |
1.5mg-3.0mg |
Potassium (K) |
700-850 mg |
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Vitamin B2(Riboflavin) |
2.0mg-2.6mg |
Calcium (Ca) |
450-650 mg |
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Vitamin B3(Niacin) |
20mg-28mg |
Phosphorous (P) |
400-500 mg |
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Vitamin B5(Pantothenic acid) |
8.0mg-14 mg |
Magnesium (Mg) |
70-90 mg |
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Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine) |
1.4mg-2.0mg |
Iron (Fe) |
40-50 mg |
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Vitamin C(Ascorbate) |
150mg-375 mg |
Zinc (Zn) |
18-22 mg |
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Folic acid |
400mcg-550mcg |
Copper (Cu) |
0.9-1.1 mg |
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Iodine |
400mcg-500mcg |
Selenium (Se) |
45-55 mcg |
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Vitamin B12 |
2.5mcg-3.0mcg |
Manganese (Mn) |
0.36-0.45 mg |