Plumpy’Sup™ corn formula is a Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) also defined as a Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement Large Quantity (LNS-LQ)

For children after 6 months of age

Nutriset has developed the Plumpy’Sup™ corn formula in order to:

• Enhance the acceptability of RUSF and program for target populations in areas where maize is a staple food and part of a daily diet,
• Increase the accessibility of RUSF to allow for the extension of programs and increase the coverage of vulnerable populations,
• Provide humanitarian organizations and programs with an alternative solution, adding a new reference to the Nutriset product range.

In the first years of life, children living in developing countries are most at risk of undernutrition. As this is an important period of growth and development, it is crucial to correct the nutritional status of these young groups as early as possible.

Plumpy’Sup™ corn formula has been designed for the treatment of moderate acute malnutrition from the age of 6 months as part of nutritional supplementation programs. Plumpy’Sup ™ corn formula is also suitable for children who are coming out of therapeutic nutrition programs, to prevent relapse into severe acute malnutrition.

Plumpy’Sup™ corn formula should not be given to people who are allergic to peanuts, dairy products or soy.

To treat Moderate Acute Malnutrition

People who fall under the cut-off for moderate acute malnutrition (using Mid Upper Arm Circumference, Weight/Height ratio) need to receive an adapted diet that allows them to regain a normal nutritional status. The diet particularly needs to account for elevated nutrient and energy requirements.

A lipid-based nutritional supplement with a high vitamin and mineral content, such as Plumpy’Sup™ corn formula, is well-adapted to the needs of moderate acute malnourished people. Results that can be achieved with Plumpy’Sup™ have shown to be superior to those attained with fortified blended flours.

With these caracteristics, home use is possible and the product is particularly well adapted to emergency contexts or to nutritional programs to prevent malnutrition.

Plumpy’Sup™ corn formula is not substitute for a varied and nutritious diet and for breastfeeding.Immediate breastfeeding after birth, exclusive during the first 6 months and recommended for at least 24 months.