FRL ensures that RUTF formulations are scientifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of children suffering from moderate to severe acute malnutrition (MAM and SAM).

• Macronutrient Optimization: Balanced composition of milk solids, vegetable fats, and maltodextrin to provide high energy density.
• Micronutrient Enrichment: Inclusion of essential vitamins and minerals such as zinc, iron, vitamin A, and folic acid to address micronutrient deficiencies.

FRL customizes RUTF formulations based on regional preferences, raw material availability, and specific nutritional requirements.

• Plant-Based Alternatives: Developing plant-based RUTF formulations for regions where dairy is not culturally or economically feasible.
• Flavor and Palatability: Enhancing taste and texture to ensure compliance, especially for children with reduced appetites.

FRL assists in sourcing high-quality, safe, and sustainable raw materials for RUTF production.

• Vegetable Fats: Use of sustainably sourced palm or peanut oil.
• Quality Control: Rigorous testing for contaminants like aflatoxins in nuts and oils to ensure product safety.

• Standards Adherence: Ensuring that RUTF complies with WHO, UNICEF, and Codex Alimentarius standards for therapeutic foods.
• Labeling and Certification: Assistance with regulatory approvals and certification for market-readiness.

FRL provides support for pilot production to test RUTF formulations at a small scale before moving to large-scale manufacturing.

• Production Process Design: Optimizing processes for mixing, packaging, and shelf-life stability.
• Stability Studies: Ensuring that RUTF has a shelf life of 12-24 months under varying environmental conditions.

• Therapeutic Use: Designed for children with acute malnutrition as part of outpatient therapeutic programs.
• Prevention of Relapse: Used for children recovering from malnutrition to ensure sustained nutritional recovery.

FRL assists in designing RUTF packaging that is convenient, durable, and hygienic.

• Portion Control: Single-serve sachets for easy use in community health settings.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging: Developing biodegradable or recyclable options to reduce environmental impact.

FRL continually innovates to improve RUTF formulations:

• Alternative Sweeteners: Use of low-GI sugars or natural sweeteners to optimize glycemic response.
• Enhanced Bioavailability: Using chelated minerals and prebiotics to improve absorption and gut health.