Ready to Use
Therapeutic Food

Development for Malnutrition Solutions

FRL specializes in research, formulation, and the development of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) products for the effective treatment of malnutrition. We utilize our strong therapeutic and clinical nutrition knowledge and experience to provide options to ensure that your RUTF products are meeting all required standards of quality, safety, and performance. How we can help:

1. Nutritional Formulation Development

FRL will develop a scientifically based RUTF formulation which meets the nutritional requirements of children with moderate to severe acute malnutrition (MAM &SAM).

  • Macronutrient Optimization: Developing of a balanced composition of milk solids, vegetable fats and maltodextrin to provide high energy density.
  • Micronutrient Enrichment: add vitamins and minerals that can or likely to reduce typical micronutrient deficiencies in children (i.e., zinc, iron, vitamin A, folic acid, etc.).

2. Product Customization

FRL customizes RUTF formulations to reflect regional preference, raw material availability, and(specific) nutrient requirements.

  • Plant-Based Alternatives: Creating RUTF formulations based on plants for regions where dairy is not culturally or economically available.
  • Flavor and Palatability: Enhancing taste and texture to promote compliance and acceptance, especially among children with reduced appetites.

3. Raw Material Sourcing and Validation

To produce product safe, nutrient dense and RUTF, FRL assists organizations in locating sustainable, high-quality raw materials. (13).

  • Vegetable Fats: Using sustainably sourced of palm or peanut oil.
  • Quality Control: Testing for contaminants such as aflatoxins from oils and nuts, and other materials in products is to ensure their quality is known as quality control.

4. Regulatory Sandards

  • Regulatory Compliance Ensuring that RUTF is complies with Codex Alimentarius standards, UNICEF, and WHO for therapeutic foods.
  • Labeling and Certification:Assisting with certification for market readiness and regulatory approvals.

5. Pilot Production and Scaling Up

Before moving to a large-scale production, FRL can assist with pilot production to help test RUTF formulations on a small scale.

  • Production Process Design: Improving stability, mixing, and packaging.
  • Stability Studies: Ensuring that RUTF can withstand a range of conditions for the shelf life of 12-24 months

6. Targeted Applications

  • Therapeutic Use: Designed for children in outpatient therapeutic programs who are suffering from acute malnutrition.
  • Prevention of Relapse:Designed to support long-term nutritional recovery in children recovering from malnutrition.

7. Innovative Packaging Solutions

FRL is all about creating RUTF packaging that is not just user-friendly but also durable and hygienic.

  • Portion Control: Single-serve sachets make it super easy to use in community health settings. .
  • Eco-Friendly Packaging: We are looking into biodegradable or recyclable packaging options which helps to reduce our environmental footprint.

8. Research and Development in Product Improvement

At, FRL we’re always pushing the envelope to enhance RUTF formulations:

  • Alternative Sweeteners: We offer low-GI sugars or natural sweeteners that can help to improve the glycemic response.
  • Enhanced Bioavailability: By incorporating chelated minerals and prebiotics we optimize gut health and nutrient absorption.

With our deep expertise in nutrition science, regulatory processes, packaging, and product design, FRL empowers organizations to develop effective, compliant and impactful RUTF solutions to combat malnutrition around the world

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