Plumpy'nut facts for kids
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| Nutritional value per serving | |
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| Serving size | 92 g |
| Energy | 2,100 kJ (500 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Fat | 30.3 g |
| Protein | 12.8 g |
| Ingredients | peanut paste, vegetable oil, powdered milk, powdered sugar, vitamins, minerals |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: Nutriset, France |
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Plumpy'Nut is a peanut-based paste wrapped in plastic, used to treat severe malnutrition. It's manufactured by Nutriset, a French company. The paste removes the need for hospitalization, and the 92-gram (3¼ oz) packages of it can be eaten at home and allows larger numbers of people to be treated.
Images for kids
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Woman giving Plumpy'Nut nutritional aid to her children in Kenya.
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