Composition and appearance of RUTF-C and RUTF-L
| Description | RUTF-C | RUTF-L |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal)/100 g | 543 | 528 |
| Nutrient content (g) | ||
| Proteins | 15 | 15 |
| Lipids | 34.8 | 33 |
| Carbohydrates | 43.5 | 46 |
| Ingredients | ||
| Peanut paste | 30% | 26% |
| Sugar | 29% | 27% |
| Milk solids | 20% | 25% |
| Vegetable oil | 18% | 20% |
| Mineral mix | Identical* | Identical* |
| Vitamin mix | Identical† | Identical† |
| Emulsifier | Yes | No |
| Antioxidant | Yes | No |
| Consistency | Thicker and sticky | Thinner |
| Texture | Smooth | Granular |
*Minerals per 100 g: calcium 400 mg, phosphorus 400 mg, potassium 1100 mg, magnesium 110 mg, sodium <290 mg, iron 10 mg, zinc 12 mg, copper 1.5 m, iodine 100 µg, selenium 30 µg.
†Vitamins per 100 g: vitamin A 0.9 mg, vitamin D3 18 µg, vitamin K 21 µg, vitamin E 27 µg, vitamin C 54 mg, vitamin B1 0.5 mg, vitamin B2 1.8 mg, vitamin B6 0.7 mg, vitamin B12 1.6 µg, niacin 5.8 mg, Ca-D pantothenate 3 mg, folic acid 225 µg, biotin 70 µg.
RUTF-C, centrally produced ready-to-use therapeutic food; RUTF-L, locally prepared ready-to-use therapeutic food.