Tag: Nutritional paste

According to UNICEF, ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) has a success rate of over 90% in treating children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). But what are the key ingredients in RUTF that make it so effective? The standard formula is a nutrient-dense paste consisting of peanut paste, milk powder, vegetable oil, and sugar, fortified with a powerful mix of vitamins and minerals.

According to UNICEF, the weighted average price for internationally procured ready to use therapeutic food (RUTF) was approximately $41.01 per carton in 2020, though prices are subject to global market fluctuations. Understanding the full cost of this life-saving product involves looking beyond the bulk purchase price and examining the complex supply chains and production factors involved in its distribution.