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Severe and moderate acute malnutrition (SAM and MAM)
Food Research Lab specializes in the development of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to combat severe and moderate acute malnutrition (SAM and MAM). Our scientifically designed RUTF formulations are tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs of children and vulnerable populations while ensuring ease of use, scalability, and compliance with global standards.
FRL’s Role in RUTF Development
1. Custom Nutritional Formulation
- Macronutrient Optimization: FRL develops energy-dense formulations using ingredients like peanuts, milk solids, sugar, vegetable oils, and maltodextrin to provide over 500 kcal/100g.
- Micronutrient Enrichment: Inclusion of vital vitamins (A, D, E, K, B-complex) and minerals (zinc, iron, calcium, selenium, iodine) to restore health and prevent deficiencies.
- Functional Ingredients: Incorporating omega fatty acids and other essential nutrients to enhance immunity and support recovery.
2. Ease of Use and Compliance
- Prepackaged Solutions: RUTF is designed as ready-to-eat products, eliminating the need for cooking or water, making it ideal for emergency settings.
- Child-Friendly Palatability: FRL ensures RUTF formulations have an appealing taste and texture to encourage consumption among young children.
3. Regulatory and Quality Compliance
- Global Standards: All formulations align with guidelines from WHO, UNICEF, and Codex Alimentarius.
- Safety and Stability Testing: Extensive testing ensures RUTF products remain shelf-stable for up to 12-24 months, even under harsh environmental conditions.
4. Scalable and Sustainable Solutions
- Local Sourcing: Utilizing locally available ingredients such as peanuts or soya to reduce costs and support local economies.
- Production Efficiency: FRL supports pilot production and scale-up for NGOs, governments, and humanitarian organizations.
5. Tailored Therapeutic Applications
- Emergency Relief: RUTF is developed for rapid deployment in disaster-stricken or conflict-affected areas.
- Long-Term Recovery: Formulations support children recovering from SAM and MAM to prevent relapse into malnutrition.
FRL’s Impact on Global Nutrition
- RUTF formulations developed by FRL have been proven to significantly reduce malnutrition-related mortality and morbidity in targeted populations.
- High compliance rates due to optimized taste and ease of use.
- FRL partners with organizations to implement RUTF-based interventions, providing technical expertise and educational support.
- Assisting with program design, logistics, and training for health workers to maximize the impact of RUTF distribution.
- Eco-Friendly Packaging: Development of biodegradable packaging solutions for RUTF products.
- Continuous R&D: FRL innovates to improve nutrient bioavailability, reduce production costs, and adapt formulations for diverse cultural and regional needs.
Why Choose FRL for RUTF Development?
- Scientific Excellence: Backed by robust research and clinical insights, FRL ensures that every RUTF product meets stringent nutritional and safety requirements.
- Holistic Approach: From ingredient sourcing and formulation to pilot production and large-scale manufacturing, FRL provides end-to-end support.
- Global Reach: FRL’s expertise and infrastructure enable us to deliver impactful RUTF solutions for communities worldwide.
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