Description

Fortini Multi Fibre is a paediatric Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP): a ready-to-drink, high‑energy (1.5 kcal/ml), nutritionally complete oral nutritional supplement with added fibre. It is formulated specifically for children, with relatively higher fat and lower protein/iron/fibre than typical adult ONS, and includes added carotenoids. For enteral use only and to be used under medical supervision.

Intended users and use

• Children from 1 year of age (typically >8 kg)
• Can supplement the diet; suitable as a sole source of nutrition for children 1–6 years and 8–20 kg (use clinical judgement)
• For the dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition, increased energy/protein needs, faltering growth, and bowel irregularity (constipation or diarrhoea)

Nutritional profile (typical values; Vanilla)

• Per 100 ml: 153 kcal; protein 3.3 g; carbohydrate 18.8 g (sugars 7.4 g; lactose <0.025 g); fat 6.8 g (saturates 0.7 g); fibre 1.5 g
• Per 200 ml bottle: 306 kcal (1280 kJ); protein 6.6 g; carbohydrate 37.6 g (sugars 14.8 g; lactose <0.05 g); fat 13.6 g (saturates 1.4 g; monounsaturates 8.2 g; polyunsaturates 4.0 g); fibre 3.0 g
• Energy distribution (approx.): protein ~9%; carbohydrate ~49%; fat ~40%; fibre ~2%; omega‑6:omega‑3 ≈5:1
• Micronutrients: full vitamin/mineral profile (e.g., per 100 ml: A 61 µg RE; D 1.5 µg; E 1.9 mg α‑TE; K 6 µg; C 15 mg; B1 0.23 mg; B2 0.24 mg; Niacin 1.7 mg NE; B6 0.18 mg; folic acid 23 µg; B12 0.26 µg; Na 67 mg; K 140 mg; Ca 84 mg; P 75 mg; Mg 17 mg; Fe 1.5 mg; Zn 1.5 mg; I 15 µg)
• Other constituents: carotenoids ~0.15 mg/100 ml; L‑carnitine ~3 mg/100 ml; choline ~30 mg/100 ml; taurine present
• Protein source: milk protein (sodium caseinate)

Fibre system

• MF6 multi‑fibre blend at 1.5 g/100 ml (3.0 g per 200 ml)
• Components: soy polysaccharide, cellulose, resistant starch, gum arabic, oligofructose, inulin
• Soluble:insoluble typically about 60:40 (may vary slightly by flavour)

Physicochemical properties

• Osmolality ~570 mOsmol/kg H2O; osmolarity ~440 mOsmol/L; potential renal solute load ~306 mOsmol/L; pH ~6.8; water ~77 g/100 ml

Ingredients (Vanilla example)

Water; carbohydrates (maltodextrin, glucose syrup, sugar); vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower); milk protein (sodium caseinate); dietary fibres (soy polysaccharides, inulin, oligofructose, resistant starch, arabic gum, cellulose); emulsifier (soy lecithin); minerals; choline chloride; vitamins; carotenoids (β‑carotene, lutein, lycopene); taurine; L‑carnitine; trace elements; flavouring.

Allergens and dietary suitability

• Contains milk and soy; low in lactose
• Suitable for Halal, Kosher and vegetarian diets (check certification/variant specifics)

Contraindications and precautions

• Not suitable for infants under 1 year, for patients with galactosaemia, or for those requiring a fibre‑free diet
• Due to fibre content, intakes >4 bottles/day should be used with caution, particularly in younger children

Directions for use

• Shake well; best served chilled; may be frozen or gently heated; do not boil
• Use and volumes to be determined by a healthcare professional; enteral use only

Storage and shelf life

• Store unopened at 5–25°C in a cool, dry place
• Once opened: consume within 4 hours, or refrigerate and use within 24 hours; discard any unused remainder
• Typical shelf life up to 12 months (check pack)

Presentation and flavours

• 200 ml plastic bottle with resealable cap (often supplied with attached straw)
• Flavours: Vanilla, Banana, Chocolate, Unflavoured (Strawberry available in some markets)
• Nutrient values and ingredients may vary slightly by flavour