Product Overview
Plant-powered complete nutrition shake designed for kids, with all essential macronutrients plus over 20 essential vitamins and minerals. Light and naturally flavored, using minimal added sugars. Available in Vanilla and Cocoa flavors. Intended for ages 2+ years.Description
Nutritional Applications
- Oral nutrition supplement or tube-feeding†‡
- Inadequate oral intake or poor weight gain ¥
- Intractable food sensitivities or feeding intolerance ¥
†Use for sole source nutrition only under medical supervision
‡Recommend dilution to <1.2 kcal/mL for tube feeding (refer to appendix for dilution chart
¥ Bridges K, et al. Poster presented at: Pediatric Academic Societies; April 21-25, 2022; Denver, CO; E-PAS2022:257.
Features
- Minimal added sugar*
- Minimally processed ingredients
- Suitable for the following diets: Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Low FODMAP
- Made without most common allergens: Wheat, Soy, Dairy, Egg, Fish, Peanuts/Peas
- Free of: Rice Syrup, Corn Syrup, Gums, Fillers, GMOs • Below thresholds set by Clean Label Project for over 400 impurities, including heavy metals, plasticizers, & pesticides§
*50% less sugar compared to standard pediatric oral nutrition supplements
§Required testing for Clean Label Project Purity Award® (https://www.cleanlabelproject.org)
Certifications
Availability
- Can: 16 oz (454 g) Powder
- HCP Sample Program: 45 g sample sachets – Powder
Pack Size | UPC Number | NDC Formatted Number |
---|---|---|
Single can (Vanilla) | 00850016323033 | Coming Soon |
2-pack (Vanilla) | 00850016323149 | Coming Soon |
Single can (Cocoa) | 00850016323026 | Coming Soon |
2-pack (Cocoa) | 00850016323132 | Coming Soon |
Reimbursement & Financial Assistance
- HCPCS Code: B4160
- WIC Availability: Available as a WIC Eligible Nutritional in select states and meets federal WIC requirements. Contact your state WIC office for more information or to request WIC availability.
- SNAP/eBT: Eligible for purchase via SNAP/eBT on Amazon and select retailers where Else Nutrition products are available. Visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator for more information
Product Specifications
Caloric Density (standard dilution):
1.4 kcal/mL
NPC to N Ratio:
238:1
Potential Renal Solute Load†‡ :
- Vanilla: 11 mOsm/100 kcal (156 mOsm/L)
- Cocoa: 12 mOsm/100 kcal (161 mOsm/L)
Plant-based Protein Sources:
Buckwheat; Almond Butter
Fat Sources:
Almond Butter
Carbohydrate Sources:
Buckwheat; Tapioca
Inherent Prebiotic Fiber Sources:
Buckwheat; Almond Butter
¥Standard dilution=4 oz water+45 g Else Kids
†Fomon SJ et al. J Pediatr. 1999;134(1):11-14.
‡Mariotti F et al. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2008;48(2):177-84.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Vanilla | Chocolate |
---|---|---|
Calories, kcal | 210 | 210 |
Protein, g | 5.7 | 5.8 |
Fat, g | 8.4 | 8.3 |
Linoleic Acid, mg | 2142 | 2099 |
α-Linoleic Acid, mg | 11 | 10 |
Carbohydrate, g | 28 | 28 |
Fiber, g | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Sugar, g | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Added Sugar, g | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Vitamin A. mcg-RAE | 424 | 416 |
Vitamin D, mcg | 7.6 | 7.4 |
Vitamin E, mg | 9.1 | 8.9 |
Vitamin K, mcg | 29 | 29 |
Thiamine, mg | 0.50 | 0.49 |
Riboflavin, mg | 0.70 | 0.69 |
Vitamin B6, mg | 0.20 | 0.20 |
Vitamin B12, mcg | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Niacin, mg | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Folic Acid, mcg-DFE | 69 | 67 |
Pantothenic Acid, mg | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Biotin, mcg | 15 | 15 |
Vitamin C, mg | 12 | 11 |
Choline, mg | 77 | 75 |
Inositol, mg | 85 | 84 |
Calcium, mg | 279 | 275 |
Phosphorus, mg | 221 | 224 |
Magnesium, mg | 69 | 73 |
Iron, mg | 6.4 | 6.4 |
Zinc, mg | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Copper, mg | 0.19 | 0.22 |
Manganese, mg | 0.51 | 0.54 |
Iodine, mg | 93 | 91 |
Selenium, mg | 26 | 26 |
Sodium, mg | 75 | 74 |
Potassium, mg | 326 | 356 |
Chloride, mg | 162 | 158 |
FODMAP Profile
FODMAP Type | Reference Value | g/45g serving |
---|---|---|
Fructans | <0.20 | 0.13 |
GOS | <0.30 | 0.27 |
Lactose | <1.00 | <0.10 |
Excess Fructose | 0 | 0 |
Sorbitol | <0.20 | <0.10 |
Mannitol | <0.20 | <0.10 |
FODMAP Type | Reference Value | g/45g serving |
---|---|---|
Fructans | <0.20 | 0.10 |
GOS | <0.30 | 0.05 |
Lactose | <1.00 | <0.10 |
Excess Fructose | 0 | 0 |
Sorbitol | <0.20 | <0.10 |
Mannitol | <0.20 | <0.10 |
†Varney J, et al. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2017;32:53-61.
Amino Acid Profile
Amino Acid | Vanilla | Chocolate |
---|---|---|
Histidine | 57 | 56 |
Threonine | 77 | 75 |
Valine | 84 | 83 |
Isoleucine | 78 | 77 |
Leucine | 151 | 148 |
Methionine | 29 | 29 |
Arginine | 246 | 241 |
Glutamic Acid | 527 | 517 |
Aspartic Acid | 237 | 232 |
Serine | 109 | 107 |
Proline | 94 | 92 |
Glycine | 140 | 137 |
Alanine | 102 | 100 |
Cystine | 38 | 38 |
Tyrosine | 68 | 67 |
Lysine | 94 | 92 |
Phenylalanine | 119 | 117 |
Tryptophan | 31 | 31 |
Amino Acid | Vanilla | Chocolate |
---|---|---|
Histidine | 265 | 260 |
Threonine | 358td> | 351 |
Valine | 392 | 385 |
Isoleucine | 366 | 359 |
Leucine | 706 | 692 |
Methionine | 137 | 135 |
Arginine | 1148 | 1125 |
Glutamic Acid | 2460 | 2411 |
Aspartic Acid | 1105 | 1083 |
Serine | 508 | 498 |
Proline | 439 | 430 |
Glycine | 654 | 641 |
Alanine | 474 | 465 |
Cystine | 180 | 176 |
Tyrosine | 316 | 310 |
Lysine | 438 | 429 |
Phenylalanine | 557 | 546 |
Tryptophan | 146 | 143 |
Ingredients
Vanilla:
Organic Buckwheat Flour, Organic Almond Butter, Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Less than 2% of: Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Vanilla Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamin A
Acetate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E Acetate, Phylloquinone (K1), Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Sodium Ascorbate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide.
‡ Contains treenuts (almond butter)
Cocoa:
Organic Buckwheat Flour, Organic Almond Butter, Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Less than 2% of: Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Organic Cocoa Powder. Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E Acetate, Phylloquinone (K1), Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Sodium Ascorbate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodine
‡ Contains treenuts (almond butter)
Preparation and Storage
Vanilla:
Cocoa:
Storage:
Cover and store unused prepared Else Kids in refrigerator for up to 24 hours after preparation. Use or discard prepared feeding within 2 hours after contact with saliva. Store powder at room temperature; avoid extreme temperature. After opening, keep the seal tightly closed, store in a dry area, and use contents within a month.