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A ready-to-drink low phenylalanine* (Phe) medical food for use in the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU). 

Now with lower Phe: 30 mg per carton.

PKU sphere liquid carton is suitable from 3 years of age.

FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

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Features

  • Contains glycomacropeptide (GMP) from a natural whole protein source: offering a different taste to amino acid based medical foods which may be preferred by some individuals with PKU1-4
  • 20 g protein equivalent (PE) in ONLY one 8 fl oz carton to help achieve daily intake of PE in the lowest volume**
  • Convenient and resealable carton: easy to take on-the-go to daycare, school, work, or when traveling 
  • Wide range of vitamins, minerals and DHA to support adequate intake of nutrients lacking in the typical PKU diet5-9 
  • Can be taken as is or easily customized with permitted flavorings

* Each 8 fl oz carton contains 30 mg of phe

** Among ready-to-drink GMP-based medical foods for PKU.

 

 

 

References:

1. Lim K, et al. Acceptable low-phenylalanine foods and beverages can be made with glycomacropeptide from cheeses whey for individuals with PKU. Mol Gen Metab. 2007; 31:92(1):176–8.

2. Van Calcar SC, et al. Improved nutritional management of Phenylketonuria by using a diet containing glycomacropeptide compared with amino-acids. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009; 89(4):1068–77.

3. Ney, D. Glycomacropeptide for nutritional management of phenylketonuria: a randomized, controlled, crossover trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016; 104(2):334–45.

4. Proserpio C, et al. Exploring Drivers of Liking of Low-Phenylalanine Products in Subjects with Phenylketonuria Using Check-All-That-Apply Method. Nutrients. 2018; 10(9):1179.

5. Couce ML, et al. Effects of LC-PUFA Supplementation in Patients with Phenylketonuria: A Systematic Review of Controlled Trials. Nutrients. 2019; 11(7):1537.

6. Reilly C, et al. Trace element nutrition status and dietary intake of children with phenylketonuria. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990; 52(1):159–165.

7. Barretto JR, et al. Poor zinc and selenium status in phenylketonuric children and adolescents in Brazil. Nutr Res. 2008; 28(3):208–211.

8. Gokmen-Ozel HA, et al. Long-term efficacy of ‘ready-to-drink’ protein substitute in phenylketonuria. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2009; 22(5):422–427.

9. Knerr I, Blessing H. Seyferth S, Watling RJ, and Chaudhri MA. Evaluation of plasma trace element and mineral status in children and adolescents with phenylketonuria using data from inductively-coupled-plasma atomic emission and mass spectrometric analysis. Ann Nutr Metab. 2013; 63(1-2):168–173.

Nutrition Information

per 237 ml (1 carton)

  • 120  

    Calories

  • 20 g

    Protein Equivalent

  • 6.6 g 

    Carbohydrate

  • 1.2 g

    Total Fat

  • 109 mg

    DHA

Ordering & Reimbursement Information

Product

Packaging

Product Number

Reimbursement Code

HCPCS Code

PKU sphere liquid 

Vanilla

15 x 8 fl oz

(15 x 237 ml)

25849

12539-0025-84

 

B4162 & B4157

Vitaflo Product Allergen Status

Senza Glutine Icon Halal Certified
Vegetariano Icon Kosher Certified

Does not contain

Eggs

Fish

Gluten

Peanuts

Nuts

Shellfish

Celery

Lupin

Sulfites

Mustard

Sesamo

Does contain

Milk

Soy