Description
Fortisip Plant‑Based Nutritional Drink by Nutricia is a ready‑to‑drink Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition and increased energy needs. Each 200 mL bottle provides high energy density (1.5 kcal/mL) and is nutritionally complete; it can be used as a sole source of nutrition for adults when clinically indicated. Made from pea and soy proteins with a blend of vegetable oils, it supplies balanced macronutrients and key vitamins and minerals with minimal residue. Available in Mocha and Mango Passionfruit flavours in an ergonomic, resealable plastic bottle.
Key features
- 300 kcal per 200 mL; 12.0 g protein (pea 8.2 g; soy 3.8 g).
- Carbohydrate 37.2 g; fat 11.6 g (saturates 1.22 g; MUFA 6.4 g; PUFA 3.8 g).
- DHA 2.56 mg; omega‑6/omega‑3 ratio 5.1:1.
- Lactose 0 g; no gluten‑containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten.
- Vegan suitable; contains soy; halal certified; kosher approval.
- Minimal residue; osmolality ~800 mOsmol/kg H2O.
- Bottle: 200 mL ergonomic design with resealable, easy‑open cap.
- Flavours: Mocha; Mango Passionfruit (minor nutrition/ingredient variation may occur).
Nutrition per 200 mL (Mocha flavour)
Macronutrients
- Energy 300 kcal (1260 kJ); Protein 12.0 g; Carbohydrate 37.2 g (sugars 18.8 g); Fat 11.6 g (saturates 1.22 g, monounsaturates 6.4 g, polyunsaturates 3.8 g); Fibre 0.10 g; Water 156 mL.
Selected micronutrients
- Minerals/electrolytes: Sodium 204 mg; Potassium 422 mg; Calcium 250 mg; Phosphorus 154.4 mg (Ca:P 1.6:1); Magnesium 35.0 mg; Chloride 310 mg.
- Trace elements: Iron 4.14 mg; Zinc 2.86 mg; Manganese 0.30 mg; Copper 0.40 mg; Iodine 37.4 µg; Molybdenum 31.6 µg; Selenium 17.5 µg; Chromium 8.76 µg; Fluoride 0.34 mg.
- Vitamins: A 187.6 µg RE; D 5.38 µg; E 4.90 mg α‑TE; K 17.5 µg; C 27.6 mg; Thiamin 0.30 mg; Riboflavin 0.40 mg; Niacin 4.26 mg NE; B6 0.42 mg; B12 1.00 µg; Folic acid 82.6 µg; Pantothenic acid 1.90 mg; Biotin 12.8 µg.
- Other: Choline 100 mg.
Ingredients (Mocha flavour)
Water; carbohydrates (maltodextrin, glucose syrup, isomaltulose [source of glucose and fructose]); proteins (pea protein isolate, soy protein isolate); vegetable oils (rapeseed, high oleic sunflower, sunflower); minerals (e.g., calcium citrate, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, magnesium hydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride); choline chloride; emulsifier (soy lecithin); potassium hydroxide; acidity regulator (citric acid); calcium hydroxide; flavourings; colour (E150d); vitamin and trace element premix (L‑ascorbic acid, ferrous lactate, zinc sulphate, DL‑alpha‑tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, calcium D‑pantothenate, calcium hydrogen phosphate, copper gluconate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, sodium fluoride, retinyl acetate, manganese sulphate, pteroylmonoglutamic acid, sodium selenite, chromium chloride, D‑biotin, potassium iodide, phytomenadione, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin).
Indications
- Dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition and patients with high energy requirements.
- Suitable for individuals preferring a plant‑based oral nutritional supplement.
Dietary suitability and allergens
- Suitable for a vegan diet.
- Contains soy.
- No gluten‑containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten.
- Lactose: 0 g (per nutrition table).
- Halal certified; Kosher approval.
Directions for use
- Shake well; best served chilled.
- Use as directed by a healthcare professional.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Once opened, reseal, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours.
Important notices
- Food for Special Medical Purposes; for enteral use only; must be used under medical supervision.
- Intended for adults; not for parenteral use.
- Not suitable for children under 3 years; use with caution in children over 3 years under clinician/dietitian monitoring.