What is Plumpy Nut Unicef?

Plumpy’Nut® is a Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) ✓ For children after 6 months of age. Plumpy’Nut® is specifically formulated for the nutritional rehabilitation of children from six months of age and adults suffering from severe acute malnutrition.Click to see full answer. People also ask, what is the use of Plumpy Nut?Plumpy’Nut is used as a treatment for emergency malnutrition cases. It supports rapid weight gain derived from broad nutrient intake which can alleviate a starving child from impending illness or death. The product is easy for children to eat because it dispenses readily from a durable, tear-open package.Secondly, what does plumpy nut taste like? Plumpy’nut, which is made from powdered milk, ground peanuts, oil, powdered sugar, vitamins, and minerals, comes in foil packets and doesn’t need refrigeration. Plumpy’nut tastes like peanut butter, and kids love to eat it. Also know, how much does plumpy nut cost? UNICEF pays US$60 to purchase and ship a box of 150 packets from the main producer and patent holder of Plumpy’nut, Nutriset, in France. It costs $65 in Niger. The difference adds up to an extra $15,000 for the 3,000 boxes purchased in Niamey every week.What is Rutf?RUTF (Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food) is a vitamin and mineral fortified peanut paste mixed with dry milk products. It has been heralded by Doctors Without Borders as a miracle cure for children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition.