Description

Nutricia Protifar is an unflavoured, high‑protein powdered Food for Special Medical Purposes supplied in a 225 g can for use under medical supervision. It provides a concentrated source of milk protein with a neutral taste that mixes readily into foods and drinks and is suitable for cooking. Protifar is intended for the dietary management of disease‑related malnutrition, hypoproteinaemia, and increased protein requirements.

Intended use

• Disease-related malnutrition
• Hypoproteinaemia
• Increased protein requirements

Key features

• Neutral taste; easily blends into hot or cold foods and beverages
• Suitable for cooking; does not add sweetness or flavour
• Fibre free; low mineral content
• Scoop size: 2.5 g
• Approximate per level scoop (~2.5 g): ~2.2 g protein; ~9 kcal (39 kJ); ~34 mg calcium
• Osmolality (as powder in water): ~30 mOsmol/kg H2O
• Calcium:Phosphorus ratio ~1.9:1

Ingredients

• Concentrated cow’s milk protein
• Emulsifier: soy lecithin

Allergens and dietary information

• Contains: milk, soy
• No gluten‑containing ingredients; tested <5 ppm gluten
• Low lactose (<2 g/100 g)
• Halal certified

Nutrition information (per 100 g powder)

• Energy: 368 kcal (1560 kJ)
• Protein: 87.2 g; predominantly casein (~4:1 casein:whey); approx. casein 69.7 g, whey 17.4 g
• Carbohydrate: 1.2 g (sugars 1.2 g; lactose <1.5 g)
• Fat: 1.6 g (saturates 1.2 g)
• Fibre: 0 g
• Minerals: sodium 110 mg; potassium 140 mg; calcium 1350 mg; phosphorus 700 mg; magnesium <20 mg; chloride 80 mg

Directions for use

• Use only the provided level scoop; handle with clean, dry utensils
• Mix the required powder with a little cold liquid to form a smooth paste, then stir into the chosen food or drink
• Prepare per serving; consume within 2 hours. Discard any prepared, unused portions after 2 hours
• Intake and duration to be determined by a healthcare professional

Important notices

• Food for Special Medical Purposes; use under medical supervision
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition
• Not for parenteral use
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia
• Not suitable for patients with cow’s milk protein allergy
• Not suitable for children under 3 years
• Not suitable for patients requiring protein restriction

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place; do not refrigerate; replace lid firmly after use
• Use contents within 4 weeks of opening; discard any unused contents after 4 weeks