Ensure Plus

Description

Overview

Ensure Plus is a ready-to-drink, high-calorie, complete and balanced oral nutrition formula. It is fibre-free and low-residue with an energy density of 1.5 kcal/mL, designed to help gain or maintain weight and support individuals with volume-limited needs.

Intended use

• Adults with or at risk of disease-related malnutrition, poor appetite, involuntary weight loss, or increased nutrient requirements
• Use with or between meals or, in appropriate amounts, as a meal replacement
• May be used as a sole source of nutrition under medical supervision (additional fluid may be required)
• Oral use only; not for parenteral use; not for individuals with galactosaemia; not intended for children unless recommended by a healthcare professional

Nutrition at a glance

• 200 mL bottle: ~300 kcal; ~12.5 g protein; ~9.8 g fat; ~40.4 g carbohydrate; fibre 0 g
• 235–237 mL can/bottle: ~350–355 kcal; ~13 g protein; ~9.5–11 g fat; ~50–54 g carbohydrate; fibre 0 g
• Energy density: 1.5 kcal/mL for all formats
• Approximate energy split: Protein 15–17% kcal; Fat 24–30% kcal; Carbohydrate 54–61% kcal

Macronutrients and ingredients

• Protein sources: milk-derived proteins (caseinates, milk protein isolate/concentrate) and soy protein isolate
• Fat sources: canola and corn oils; some formulations include high-oleic safflower oil; MCT oil 0
• Carbohydrate sources: maltodextrin/corn syrup/hydrolysed corn starch and sucrose
• Fibre: none (fibre-free)
• Omega-6:Omega-3 ratio: approximately 6:1 (varies by flavour)
• Representative ingredients (Vanilla-type): Water; carbohydrate blend (maltodextrin, hydrolysed corn starch and/or corn syrup, sucrose); milk-derived proteins (milk protein isolate/concentrate, calcium and sodium caseinate); soy protein isolate; vegetable oils (canola, corn; some include high-oleic safflower oil); mineral blend; vitamin blend; emulsifier (soy lecithin); stabilisers/thickeners (e.g., cellulose gel/gum, carrageenan or E460/E466/E418); natural and artificial flavours

Vitamins and minerals

• Provides a broad spectrum of vitamins (A, D, E, K, C, and B-group) and minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, sodium, potassium, chloride); amounts vary by market and flavour

Physicochemical characteristics

• Osmolality ~660–815 mOsm/kg H2O; osmolarity ~509–517 mOsm/L
• Renal solute load ~466–468 mOsm/L
• Water content ~77 mL/100 mL (≈770 g/L)

Dietary and allergen information

• Contains milk and soy
• Gluten-free (≤5 ppm)
• Low lactose; generally suitable for lactose intolerance (not for galactosaemia)
• Low FODMAP based on ingredients (market dependent)
• Halal certified; Kosher certification available for most flavours/markets
• Suitable for vegetarians in many markets (check local labelling)

Flavours

• Vanilla, Chocolate; also Strawberry, Banana, Fruits of the Forest (availability varies by market)

Directions and storage

• Ready to use; shake well; best served chilled
• Once opened: cover, refrigerate, and use within 24 hours
• Store unopened at room temperature