Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) 100 g sachet
General Description
RUSF is a peanut based ready-to-use food that formulated for the treatment of moderate acute malnutrition children from 6 months and older. RUSF is a lipid-based nutrient supplement that is enriched with vitamins and minerals intended to be eaten as part of a nutritional program.
Target Group
Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) is a lipid-based nutrient supplement fortified with minerals and vitamins specially formulated for the treatment of moderate acute malnutrition for the children aged 6 months and older. Children with allergies to peanuts or dairy should not consume RUSF.
Product Benefit
Nutritional composition per 100 g of RUSF paste
After opening the sachet, RUSF should be consumed in a day.
RUSF is intended to provide additional nutrients and energy that may not be obtained through the child’s regular diet, but it should not be used as a sole source of nutrition.
Allergens: Milk and peanuts. May contain soybeans in small quantities.
Product Benefit
Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) is a recommended intervention to address the nutritional needs of children with moderate acute malnutrition. RUSF is a lipid-based nutritional supplement with high vitamin and mineral content that can effectively address nutrient deficiencies and support healthy growth and development. Its high nutrient density, stability, and palatability make it an ideal choice for the management of moderate acute malnutrition, allowing for improved health outcomes and a better quality of life for affected children.
Nutritional composition per 100 g of RUTF paste
| Nutrient | Unit | Min (Qty) | Max (Qty) | Target* |
| Energy | Kcal | 510 | 560 | Using 535 kcal average |
| Protein | % | 11 | 16 | 12.1g per 100g sachet |
| Fat | % | 26 | 36 | 35 g |
| ω-3 fatty acids | % | 0.3 | 1.8 | Total energy |
| ω-6 fatty acids | % | 2.6 | 6.1 | |
| Water activity | 0.6 maximum | Total energy | ||
| Moisture content | %2.5 maximum |
Micronutrients per 100g of RUSF paste
| Micronutrient | Unit | Min (Qty) | Max (Qty) | Target* |
| Vitamin A (Retinol) | μg | 700 | 1600 | 700 μg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | mg | 1 | 1 mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | mg | 2.1 | 2.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | mg | 13 | 16 mg | |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | mg | 4 | 4.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | mg | 1.8 | 2.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B7 (Biotin) | μg | 60 | 60 μg | |
| Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) | μg | 330 | 500 μg | |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | μg | 2.7 | 2.7 μg | |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | mg | 80 | 220 | 130 mg |
| Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) | μg | 15 | 20 | 18 μg |
| Vitamin E (α-Tocopherol) | mg | 16 | 20 mg | |
| Vitamin K (Phytonadione) | μg | 27 | 27 μg | |
| Calcium (Ca) | mg | 535 | 750 | 630 mg |
| Copper (Cu) | mg | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.4 mg |
| Iodine (I) | μg | 100 | 190 | 110 μg |
| Iron (Fe) | mg | 10 | 14 | 12 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | mg | 150 | 225 | 170 mg |
| Manganese (Mn) | mg | 1.2 | 2.4 | 1.4 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | mg | 450 | 750 | 600 mg |
| Potassium (K) | mg | 800 | 1400 | 1000 mg |
| Selenium (Se) | μg | 20 | 45 | 20 μg |
| Sodium (Na) | mg | 0 | 270 | < 180 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | mg | 11 | 14 | 12 mg |
*Target: Using the premix that is recommended by WFP and from a GAIN approved premix supplier.
Quality standards
RUSF is manufactured in accordance with the Codex Alimentarius, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs), and Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs) to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality. Production is in control with adaptation of a
certified quality management system that employs a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) approach to food safety.
RUSF complies with the microbiological criteria recommended by Guidelines for ready-to-use therapeutic foods (CXG 95-2022). All raw materials are food grade in compliance with general recommendations of Codex Alimentarius (STAN 200-1995, STAN 207-1999, STAN 212-1999).
To avoid cross contamination during the storage of raw materials and the manufacturing processes, below Codex Alimentarius Standards are implemented but are not limited to:
CXC 75 2015, Code of Hygienic Practice for Low moisture foods
CXS/RCP 1-1969, Rev. 4-2003: Recommended International Code of Practice. General Principles of Food Hygiene.
FSSC 22000 certification
Logistical information
RUSF has a shelf life of 24 months.
After opening, the sachet should be used within 24 hours.
It is recommended to keep the product in a dry and cool place, at a temperature below 30°C. RUSF is not prone to bacterial contamination due to its low water activity.
Serving size unit is 100g sachet providing 500 kcal.
Packaging
RUSF is packaged under protective atmosphere (nitrogen) in order to optimize the product’s shelf life. Sachets are air and humidity tight.
Packaging material of the sachet is suitable for food contact according to European Regulation 1935/2004, 27th October 2004.
Packaging specification: 12micron PET/12micron METPET/40micron NylonPE or 40micron LLDPE, with minimum thickness 60 micron or equivalent.
Standards and test for barrier properties: ASTM F1249-13 or equivalent, ASTM F1927-14 or equivalent
References
WHO/WFP/UNICEF/UNSCN “Community-based management of severe acute malnutrition, A Joint Statement by the World Health Organization, the World Food Programme, the United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition and the United Nations Children’s Fund”, (2007)
Guidelines for ready-to-use therapeutic foods (CXG 95-2022)