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Plumpy'Nut

The document discusses the nutritional composition and benefits of Plumpy'Nut, a fortified peanut butter paste used to treat malnutrition. Plumpy'Nut contains a balanced mix of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and essential vitamins and minerals. It derives its key nutrients from peanuts, milk powder, sugar, and added vitamins and minerals. Plumpy'Nut is highly caloric and nutrient-dense, allowing it to effectively treat malnutrition and support immune function and growth even in small portions.

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Plumpy'Nut

The document discusses the nutritional composition and benefits of Plumpy'Nut, a fortified peanut butter paste used to treat malnutrition. Plumpy'Nut contains a balanced mix of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and essential vitamins and minerals. It derives its key nutrients from peanuts, milk powder, sugar, and added vitamins and minerals. Plumpy'Nut is highly caloric and nutrient-dense, allowing it to effectively treat malnutrition and support immune function and growth even in small portions.

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The fortified peanut butter-like paste Vitamins (per 100g):

contains a balance of fats, carbohydrates


and proteins (macronutrients), and Vit A: 910 mcg
vitamins and minerals (micronutrients). Vit D: 16 mcg
Vit E: 20 mg
Peanuts contain easily-digested
Vit K: 21 mcg
monounsaturated fats. They are also
Vit C: 53 mg
relatively high in calories, which means Vit B1: 0.6 mg
that a patient receives a lot of nutrition Vit B2: 1.8 mg
from small amounts, important because Niacin: 5.3 mg
malnutrition shrinks the stomach. They Vit B6: 0.6 mg
are rich in zinc and protein both Ac. Folic: 210 mcg
supportive for the immune system and Vit B12: 1.8 mcg
Biotin : 65 mcg
long bone growth in reversing stunted
Ac. Panto: 3.1 mg
height, while protein also contributes to
muscle development. Peanuts are also a
natural source of vitamin E, an
antioxidant that helps to convert food into
energy.)

PlumpyNut [Nutriset] Formula:

Peanut Butter
Dry Skim Milk
Lactoserum
Malto-dextrine
Sugar
Minerals & Vitamins

Composition (per 100g):

Energy 545 kcal


Proteins: 13.6g
Fat: 35.7g

Minerals (per 100g):

Sodium: <290 mg
Calcium: 300 mg
Phosphorus: 300 mg
Magnesium: 92 mg
Zinc: 14 mg
Iodine: 100 mcg
Potassium: 1,111 mg
Copper: 1.8 mg
Selenium: 30 mcg
Iron: 11.5 mg

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