PKU sphere®20 liquid is a ready to drink, low phenylalanine protein substitute containing a blend of glycomacropeptide (GMP) isolate, essential and non essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Suitable from 3 years of age onwards.
PKU sphere20 liquid is a food for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.
Preparation Instructions
1 . Shake well.
2. Open.
3. Drink.
Best served chilled.
Allergen, Halal & Kosher Matrices
Nutritional Profile and Datacard
| Nutritional Information | |||
| Per 100g | Per PKU sphere20 liquid 237 ml |
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| Energy | kj | 207 | 497 |
| kcal | 50 | 120 | |
| Fat | g | 0.50 | 1.2 |
| of which saturates | g | 0 | 0 |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | mg | 46 | 109 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 2.8 | 6.6 |
| of which sugars | g | 1.8 | 4.3 |
| Protein equivalent | g | 8.3 | 20 |
| L-Phenylalanine | mg | 13 | 30 |
| Salt | g | 0.28 | 0.65 |
Product Codes
PKU sphere20 liquid
PIP CODE: 423-4118
Vanilla
PKU sphere20 liquid
PIP CODE: 425-6665
Chocolate
HCP Resources
Practical Guide
Written in collaboration with healthcare professionals, these guides, provide you with all the practical information needed to use our products.
PKU sphere practical guide
A practical guide for healthcare professionals wishing to learn more about GMP, its potential benefits and how to successfully introduce PKU sphere in children and adults.
Clinical development of sphere
This evidence summary collates the key findings of the study outcomes from the pilot trial and the long-term trial.
PKU sphere Case Study Series
Experiences of introducing PKU sphere in children and adults with PKU.
Patient Resources
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