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en-GB,Carbohydrate Free Mix

Carbohydrate Free Mix

Carbohydrate Free Mix is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Carbohydrate Free Mix is a powdered product, very low in carbohydrate, containing a mixture of protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and trace elements for use in the dietary management of conditions where a low or modified carbohydrate diet is required such as glucose-galactose malabsorption, pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency and GLUT-1-deficiency. Suitable for infants and children. Carbohydrate Free Mix is available in 225g tins.

per 100g, per 100ml At the recommended feed concentration (7% w/v) before the addition of a suitable carbohydrate source


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ProductOrder CodePIP Code
Carbohydrate Free Mix 225g Tin119154119154

For enteral use only. For use in the dietary management of conditions where a low or modified carbohydrate diet is required in infants and children such as glucose-galactose malabsorption, pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency and GLUT-1-deficiency.

Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.

Must be used under medical supervision. Not for parenteral use. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. Suitable for infants and children. Must be supplemented with a suitable carbohydrate and energy source according to medical condition and individual tolerance.

The quantity of feed and dilution should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient. This product is not nutritionally complete. Depending on the medical condition and individual requirements, a tolerated carbohydrate or suitable energy source may be added to the product. Preparation per 100ml: 90 ml water (approx. 3fl.oz) + 7 grams of powder to yield the recommended feed concentration (7% w/v). THE HEALTH OF YOUR INFANT DEPENDS ON CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND USE. INCORRECT PREPARATION CAN MAKE YOUR BABY ILL. For Bottle Feeding: 1. Wash hands thoroughly and clean the preparation area. Sterilise bottles and teats. 2. Boil fresh water for 5 minutes or until an electric kettle switches off. Pour the required amount of water into a sterilised feeding bottle. The product must be made up with hot water (50° C or 122°F) to fully dissolve. Measure the temperature using a thermometer 3. Use a scale to weigh out the prescribed amount of powder and add the powder to the water. 4. Replace the cap on the bottle and shake until the powder dissolves. If required, the suitable carbohydrate source can be added to the freshly prepared product and shake again. Before feeding ensure that the product is at the correct temperature by placing a few drops on the wrist. 5. Use immediately after reconstitution. Product remaining in the bottle after one hour of feeding should be discarded. Product must not be rewarmed during feeding. To prepare a tube feed, follow the advice of your clinician or dietitian for hygienic preparation and handling of the feed including sterilising equipment and using boiled, cooled water. Ensure the temperature of the water is at least 50˚C 122°F for feed preparation. 1. Weigh out the prescribed amount of powder. 2. Add a small amount of the required water to the prescribed amount of powder and stir with a fork until a smooth paste is obtained. 3. Continue stirring whilst adding the rest of the water until the prescribed dilution is achieved. To prepare a sip feed, wash hands and use clean equipment. Follow preparation instructions 1 - 3 for a tube feed or add the prescribed amount of powder to the measured volume of water, cover with a lid and shake until the powder is dissolved. Use boiled water or fresh water depending on age and medical condition.

Vegetable oils (Palm, High oleic sunflower, Coconut, Rapeseed, Sunflower), Sodium caseinate (from cow's milk), Calcium caseinate (from cow's milk), Calcium phosphate, Potassium citrate, Fish oil, Potassium chloride, Oil from Mortierella alpine, Calcium citrate, Magnesium acetate, Choline chloride, L-Ascorbic acid, Sodium chloride, Emulsifier (Sunflower lecithin), L-Cystine, Taurine, Inositol, Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulphate, Zinc sulphate, L-Carnitine, Retinyl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Nicotinamide, Cholecalciferol, Calcium D-pantothenate, Riboflavin, Copper sulphate, Thiamin hydrochloride, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Potassium iodide, Manganese sulphate, Pteroylmonoglutamic acid, Chromium chloride, Sodium molybdate, Phytomenadione, D-Biotin, Sodium selenite, Cyanocobalamin Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

18 months. Best before: see base of can.

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use within four weeks. Always replace container lid after use.

Halal and Vegetarian

This is intended to show suitability of products for religious or dietary reasons. Some products may be suitable for kosher or halal diets but only products with Kosher approval or Halal certification have been identified here. Some individual flavours/variants may not be suitable and for more information please call our Resource Centre.

Energy
kcal
678
47
Energy
kJ
2805
196
Protein
g
28.6
2.0
Carbohydrate
g
<0.14
<0.01
sugars
g
<0.10
<0.01
Fat
g
62.0
4.3
saturated fat
g
23.6
1.7
Fibre
g
0
0

Vitamin A
mcg
914
64.0
vitamin D
mcg
17.2
1.20
Vitamin E
mg
16.2
1.13
Vitamin E
mg TE
16.2
1.13
Vitamin K
mcg
45.0
3.15
Thiamin
mg
0.99
0.07
Riboflavin
mg
1.62
0.11
Niacin
mg
9.72
0.68
niacin
mg NE
16.2
1.14
Pantothenic Acid
mg
5.73
0.40
Vitamin B6
mg
0.73
0.05
Folic Acid
mcg
114
7.96
Folate
mcg
190
13.3
Vitamin B12
µg
2.10
0.15
Biotin
µg
29.2
2.04
Vitamin C
mg
123
8.61

Sodium
mg (mmol)
339 (14.8)
23.7 (1.03)
Potassium
mg (mmol)
901 (23.0)
63.1(1.61)
Chloride
mg (mmol)
616 (17.4)
43.1 (1.22)
Calcium
mg (mmol)
921 (23.0)
64.5 (1.61)
Phosphorus
mg (mmol)
524 (16.9)
36.7 (1.18)
Magnesium
mg (mmol)
89.3 (3.67)
6.25 (0.26)
Iron
mg
7.80
0.55
Zinc
mg
8.10
0.57
Copper
mg
0.71
0.050
Manganese
mg
0.10
0.007
Molybdenum
µg
40.3
2.82
Selenium
µg
25.3
1.77
Chromium
µg
32.2
2.25
Iodine
µg
156
10.9

L-Alanine
g
0.94
0.07
L-Arginine
g
1.09
0.08
L-Aspartic-Acid
g
2.16
0.15
L-Cystine
g
0.31
0.02
Glycine
g
0.58
0.04
L-Glutamine
g
6.70
0.47
L-Histidine
g
0.87
0.06
L-Isoleucine
g
1.58
0.11
L-Leucine
g
2.93
0.21
L-Lysine
g
2.46
0.17
L-Methionine
g
0.87
0.06
L-Phenylalanine
g
1.57
0.11
L-Proline
g
3.20
0.22
L-Serine
g
1.85
0.13
L-Threonine
g
1.33
0.09
L-Tryptophan
g
0.39
0.03
L-Tyrosine
g
1.67
0.12
L-Valine
g
2.04
0.14
L-Carnitine
g
0.014
0.001
Taurine
g
0.06
0.004

L-Carnitine
mg
15.8
1.10
Taurine
mg
62.6
4.39
Choline
mg
213
14.9
Inositol
mg
58.6
4.10

Important notice

Review total vitamin, mineral and trace element intake to ensure requirements are met. Additional micronutrient supplementation may be necessary depending on the intake of this product and other dietary sources. Powdered product is not sterile. Do not boil and do not use a microwave oven to heat.

 

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