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PKU Maxamum
Product description
A powder free from phenylalanine, containing a balanced mix of other essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals and trace elements. With sugars and sweetener. For the dietary management of proven phenylketonuria in children over eight years of age and adults, including pregnant women.
A powder free from phenylalanine, containing a balanced mix of other essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals and trace elements. With sugars and sweetener. For the dietary management of proven phenylketonuria in children over eight years of age and adults, including pregnant women.
Product
PKU Maxamum Unflavoured 500g Tin
PKU Maxamum Orange 500g Tin
PKU Maxamum Powder Orange 50g Sachet
PKU Maxamum Unflavoured 50g Sachet
Precautions
Must be used under medical supervision. For enteral use only. Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition. This product should not be used as a sole source of protein but must be given in conjunction with a protein source to supply the phenylalanine, fluid and general nutrition requirements of the patient in quantities as prescribed by a clinician or dietitian. Not intended for infants or young children.
Store in a cool, dry place. Always replace the container lid after use. Once opened, use within one month. The prepared feed must be refrigerated and must not be kept longer than 24 hours.
Suitability
Kosher and Vegetarian
Macro-Nutrients
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 50g
Energy
kcal
297
149
Energy
kJ
1260
630
Protein
g
39
19.5
Carbohydrate
g
34
17
sugars
g
3.1
1.6
lactose
g
0
0
Fat
g
<0.5
<0.25
saturated fat
g
Tr
Tr
monounsaturates
g
Tr
Tr
polyunsaturates
g
Tr
Tr
Fibre
g
0
0
Vitamins
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 50g
Vitamin A
(µg)
710
355
Vitamin D
mcg
7.8
3.9
Vitamin E
(mg (α-TE))
5.2
2.6
Vitamin K
mcg
70
35
Thiamin
mg
1.4
0.7
Riboflavin
mg
1.4
0.7
Niacin
mg (mg NE)
13.6 (28.6)
6.8 (14.3)
Pantothenic Acid
mg
5
2.5
Vitamin B6
mg
2.1
1.1
Folic Acid
mcg
500
250
Vitamin B12
mcg
3.6
1.8
Biotin
mcg
140
70
Vitamin C
mg
90
45
Minerals
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 50g
Sodium
mg (mmol)
560 (24.3)
280 (12.2)
Potassium
mg (mmol)
700 (17.9)
350 (9)
Chloride
mg (mmol)
560 (15.8)
280 (7.9)
Calcium
mg (mmol)
670 (16.8)
335 (8.4)
Phosphorus
mg (mmol)
670 (21.6)
335 (10.8)
Magnesium
mg (mmol)
285 (11.9)
143 (6)
Iron
mg
23.5
11.8
Zinc
mg
13.6
6.8
Copper
mg
1.4
0.7
Manganese
mg
2.1
1.1
Fluoride
mg
0
0
Molybdenum
mcg
107
53.5
Selenium
mcg
50
25
Chromium
mcg
50
25
Iodine
mcg
107
53.5
Amino-Acids
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 50g
L-Alanine
g
1.7
0.85
L-Arginine
g
3.2
1.6
L-Aspartic-Acid
g
3
1.5
L-Cystine
g
1.2
0.6
Glycine
g
3
1.5
L-Glutamine
g
5.2
2.6
L-Histidine
g
1.8
0.9
L-Isoleucine
g
2.8
1.4
L-Leucine
g
4.8
2.4
L-Lysine
g
3.7
1.9
L-Methionine
g
0.8
0.4
L-Phenylalanine
g
0
0
L-Proline
g
3.4
1.7
L-Serine
g
2.1
1.1
L-Threonine
g
2.4
1.2
L-Tryptophan
g
0.9
0.45
L-Tyrosine
g
4.2
2.1
L-Valine
g
3.1
1.6
L-Carnitine
g
0.02
0.01
Taurine
g
0.15
0.075
Other nutrient information
Nutrients
Unit
per 100g
per 50g
Choline
mg
321
161
Inositol
mg
85.7
42.9
Osmolality (1 in 5 dilution)
mOsm/kg H20
-
1000
Important notice
A Food for Special Medical Purposes. For the dietary management of proven phenylketonuria in children over eight years of age and adults, including pregnant women. Must be used under medical supervision.
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