Product Overview
Organic, plant-based complete nutrition designed for toddlers, with all essential macronutrients and 20+ essential vitamins and minerals. Made with > 90% minimally processed, whole food ingredients. Available in original flavor. Intended for ages 1-3 years.Description
Nutritional Applications
- Alternative option to cow’s milk (e.g., during breast milk weaning)*
- Inadequate oral intake or poor weight gain‡
- Intractable food sensitivities or feeding intolerance‡
- Oral nutrition supplement or tube-feeding†
*Rosa F, et al. Nutrients.2022;14(7):1499.
†Can be used as sole source nutrition under medical supervision
‡Bridges K, et al. Poster presented at: Pediatric Academic Societies; April 21-25, 2022; Denver, CO; E-PAS2022:257
Features
- Complete amino acid profile that meets the FDA quality standards for Protein Efficiency Ratio.†
- Minimally processed ingredients
- Suitable for the following diets: Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Low FODMAP
- Made without 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§
†Bar-Yoseph F et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023;76(6S):in press.
§Required testing for Clean Label Project Purity Award® (https://www.cleanlabelproject.org)
Certifications
Availability
- Can: 22 oz (624 g) Powder
- HCP Sample Program: 36 g sample sachets – Powder
| Pack Size | UPC Number | NDC Formatted Number |
|---|---|---|
| Single can | 00850016323002 | Coming Soon |
| 2-pack | 00850016323040 | Coming Soon |
| 4-pack | 00850016323019 | Coming Soon |
Reimbursement & Financial Assistance
- HCPCS Code: B4158
- 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):
0.67 kcal/mL
NPC to N Ratio:
200:1
Potential Renal Solute Load:
12 mOsm/100 kcal (79 mOsm/L)†‡
Osmolality:
144 mOsm/kg H2O
Plant-based Protein Sources:
Buckwheat; Almond Butter
Fat Sources:
Almond Butter
Carbohydrate Sources:
Buckwheat; Tapioca
Inherent Prebiotic Fiber Sources:
Buckwheat; Almond Butter
†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 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy, kcal | 174 |
| Protein, g | 5.0 |
| Fat, g | 8.9 |
| Linoleic Acid, mg | 2202 |
| α-Linolenic Acid, mg | 82 |
| Carbohydrate, g | 20 |
| Fiber, g | 1.9 |
| Sugar, g | 2.6 |
| Added Sugar, g | 1.4 |
| Vitamin A, mcg-RAE | 237 |
| Vitamin D, mcg | 4.2 |
| Vitamin E, mg | 6.9 |
| Vitamin K, mcg | 18 |
| Thiamine, mg | 0.32 |
| Riboflavin, mg | 0.043 |
| Vitamin B6, mg | 0.14 |
| Vitamin B12, mcg | 0.4 |
| Niacin, mg | 1.5 |
| Folic Acid, mcg-DFE | 40 |
| Pantothenic Acid, mg | 1.9 |
| Biotin, mcg | 7.3 |
| Vitamin C, mg | 5 |
| Choline, mg | 50 |
| Inositol, mg | 67 |
| Calcium, mg | 237 |
| Phosphorus, mg | 193 |
| Magnesium, mg | 66 |
| Iron, mg | 4.2 |
| Zinc, mg | 2.7 |
| Copper, mg | 0.21 |
| Manganese, mg | 0.42 |
| Iodine, mcg | 54 |
| Selenium, mcg | 15 |
| Sodium, mg | 59 |
| Potassium, mg | 318 |
| Chloride, mg | 133 |
FODMAP Profile
| FODMAP Type | Reference Value† | g/36g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Fructans | <0.20 | 0.10 |
| GOS | <0.30 | 0.18 |
| 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 | Per 100kcal | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 63 | 306 |
| Threonine | 84 | 404 |
| Valine | 95 | 457 |
| Isoleucine | 88 | 424 |
| Leucine | 170 | 820 |
| Methionine | 31 | 149 |
| Arginine | 276 | 1337 |
| Glutamic Acid | 608 | 2939 |
| Aspartic Acid | 268 | 1296 |
| Serine | 119 | 577 |
| Proline | 106 | 512 |
| Glycine | 158 | 763 |
| Alanine | 114 | 553 |
| Cystine | 41 | 197td> |
| Tyrosine | 76 | 368 |
| Lysine | 98 | 475 |
| Phenylalanine | 134 | 649 |
| Tryptophan | 34 | 163 |
Ingredients
Organic Almond Butter, Organic Buckwheat Flour, Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin. Less than 2%: Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacinamide (B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Biotin (B8), Folic Acid (B9), Cyanocobalamin (B12), Sodium Ascorbate (C), Cholecalciferol (D3), Vitamin E Acetate, Phylloquinone (K1), Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide, Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Cane Sugar.
‡ Contains treenuts (almond butter)
Preparation and Storage
Storage:
Cover and store unused prepared Else Toddler 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.