Enzymatically hydrolyzed 100% whey protein to facilitate gastric emptying, Peptamen Junior is designed for children ages 1 – 13 with impaired GI function

Peptamen Junior is peptide-based for better absorption; 16% of calories are from hydrolyzed whey protein. Ready-to-use cans require no mixing or dilluting. It contains taurine, carnitine, and ultra trace minerals for long-term feeding requirements. Peptamen Junior is lactose-free, gluten free and low-residue.

Features for Peptamen Junior

kcal/mL: 1.0

Caloric Distribution (% of kcal)

Protein: 12%

Carbohydrate: 55%

Fat: 33%

Protein Source: enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein

NPC:N Ratio: 181:1

MCT:LCT Ratio: 60:40

n6:n3 Ratio: 5.4:1

Meets or exceeds 100% DRIs ? for protein and 25 key vitamins and minerals:

          1-8 years    1000 mL

          9-13 years   1500 mL

Osmolality (mOsm/kg water):

Unflavored: 260

Vanilla/Chocolate: 380

Strawberry: 400

Water: 85%

HCPCS Code B4161

Suitable for these diets: lactose intolerance**, gluten-free, low-residue

** Not for individuals with galactosemia

Ingredients

(Unflavored)
Water, Maltodextrin, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (From Cow?sMilk), Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT Source: Fractionated Coconut and PalmKernel Oil), contains less than 2% of Cornstarch, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, CalciumPhosphate, Soy Lecithin, Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, Salt (Sodium Chloride),Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate,Choline Chloride, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Beta Carotene, Calcium Citrate,Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, Inositol, Vitamin E (DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate),L-Carnitine, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Zinc Sulfate, Biotin, Niacinamide, CalciumPantothenate, Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate), Citric Acid, Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol),Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Copper Sulfate, VitaminB6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), FolicAcid, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Chromium Chloride, Vitamin K (Phylloquinone),Sodium Selenate.

Product information and values are subject to change. Ingredient and nutritioninformation current as of May 2009.