Poly-Joule Carbohydrate Powder

Description

Nutricia Poly-Joule is a powdered, non-sweet, unflavoured carbohydrate supplement based on maltodextrin (glucose polymer). It provides flexible energy fortification for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition, individuals with high energy requirements, or those requiring fat and/or mineral restriction. With neutral taste, low osmolarity, and enhanced solubility, Poly-Joule can be mixed into foods and drinks to increase energy density without significantly altering flavour or texture. Energy value is 3.8 kcal/g (19 kcal per 5 g scoop), with 100% of energy from carbohydrate.

Key features and benefits

• Low osmolarity to help reduce risk of osmotic diarrhoea
• Enhanced solubility; dissolves readily for higher energy density in solution
• Neutral taste and less sweet than sucrose; minimal impact on flavour/texture
• Easily digestible glucose polymer for convenient energy supplementation

Composition and nutrition

• Ingredient: Maltodextrin
• Energy: 3.8 kcal/g; 19 kcal per 5 g scoop
• 100% of energy from carbohydrate
• Low lactose: <2 g/100 g

Intended use

• Dietary management of disease-related malnutrition
• Patients with high energy requirements
• Patients requiring fat and/or mineral restriction

Directions for use

• Wash hands and use clean utensils
• Mix required amount with a little cool liquid to form a smooth paste
• Stir into food or drink; prepare per serving
• Consume within 2 hours; discard any unfinished prepared portions
• Use the provided scoop if supplied

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 infants under 1 year
• Use with caution in children 1–6 years
• Not suitable for patients with galactosaemia
• Use with caution in patients with diabetes due to high carbohydrate content

Allergen and cultural information

• No gluten-containing ingredients; gluten not detected (<5 ppm)
• Low lactose (<2 g/100 g)
• To Nutricia’s knowledge, contains no ingredients forbidden in the Halal diet (not Halal certified)
• Kosher approved (Nutricia UK/Ireland)

Storage and packaging

• Store in a cool, dry place; do not refrigerate
• Once opened, replace lid firmly and use within one month
• Packaging: 400 g can