About Vitaflo PKU sphere20 Powdered Low Phenylalanine Medical Food
A blend of whey protein isolate (glycomacropeptide — GMP), essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat (including docosahexaenoic acid — DHA), vitamins and minerals for use in the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU) from 3 years of age.
Key Benefits & Features
- A blend of glycomacropeptide (GMP), essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat (including docosahexaenoic acid - DHA), vitamins and minerals
- Contains 20 g of protein in each single, pre-measured packet
- Easy dosing with no weighing or measuring required
- Designed with convenient packaging and to fit the demands of a modern lifestyle
- Wide range of micronutrients to support adequate intake of nutrients lacking in the typical PKU diet
- PKU sphere15/20 mixes with a low volume - ONLY 4 fl oz
Vitaflo PKU sphere20 Powdered Low Phenylalanine Medical Food FAQs
Who should use this product?
Must only be consumed by people with proven PKU under strict medical supervision. Diet must be supplemented with natural protein, water, and other nutrients in prescribed quantities to supply phenylalanine, fluid, and general nutrition requirements. Not for intravenous use. For enteral use only. Not for use as a sole source of nutrition.
What's the correct dosage and administration for this product?
To be determined by the clinician or dietitian and is dependent on the age, body weight, and medical condition of the patient. Each 35 g packet of PKU sphere20 provides 20 g of protein equivalent and contains 30 mg of phenylalanine.
How should I prepare this product?
- Measure 120 ml (4 fl oz) of cold water into a cup with a lid.
- Add 1 packet of PKU sphere20.
- Secure lid and shake until powder is fully dissolved.
- PKU sphere20 is now ready to use.
The product should be freshly prepared and consumed immediately. However, if this is not possible, any prepared product must be tightly covered and consumed within 4 hours at room temperature or within 24 hours if refrigerated. Re-shake before use.
How should I store this product?
Store in a cool dry place. Packets are designed for single use and should be used immediately once opened. Any unused powder in a packet must be tightly sealed and used within 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 packet (35 g)
| Amount per serving | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla/Red Berry | Chocolate | Banana | Lemon | |
| Calories | 120 kcal | 120 kcal | 120 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Protein equivalent | 20 g | 20 g | 20 g | 20 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 6.3 g | 6.7 g | 6 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 3 g | 2.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | 110 mg | 110 mg | 110 mg | 110 mg |
| Vitamin A | 241 µg RE | 241 µg RE | 241 µg RE | 241 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 µg | 4.2 µg | 4.2 µg | 4.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.9 mg α TE | 4.9 mg α TE | 4.9 mg α TE | 4.9 mg α TE |
| Vitamin C | 28 mg | 28 mg | 28 mg | 28 mg |
| Vitamin K | 21 µg | 21 µg | 21 µg | 21 µg |
| Thiamin | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 3 mg | 3 mg | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49 mg | 0.49 mg | 0.49 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Folic acid | 91 µg | 91 µg | 91 µg | 91 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 µg | 1.4 µg | 1.4 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.8 mg | 1.8 mg | 1.8 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Biotin | 11 µg | 11 µg | 11 µg | 11 µg |
| Choline | 178 mg | 178 mg | 178 mg | 178 mg |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 283 mg | 283 mg | 283 mg |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 206 mg | 206 mg | 206 mg |
| Chloride | 7 mg | 7 mg | 7 mg | 7 mg |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 353 mg | 353 mg | 353 mg |
| Phosphorus | 367 mg | 367 mg | 367 mg | 367 mg |
| Magnesium | 101 mg | 101 mg | 101 mg | 101 mg |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 6.6 mg | 6.6 mg | 6.6 mg |
| Copper | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Zinc | 6.6 mg | 6.6 mg | 6.6 mg | 6.6 mg |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 0.35 mg | 0.35 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Iodine | 74 µg | 74 µg | 74 µg | 74 µg |
| Molybdenum | 18 µg | 18 µg | 18 µg | 18 µg |
| Selenium | 27 µg | 27 µg | 27 µg | 27 µg |
| Chromium | 10 µg | 10 µg | 10 µg | 10 µg |
| L-Alanine | 0.83 g | 0.83 g | 0.83 g | 0.83 g |
| L-Arginine | 0.96 g | 0.96 g | 0.96 g | 0.96 g |
| L-Aspartic acid | 1.31 g | 1.31 g | 1.31 g | 1.31 g |
| L-Cystine | 0.24 g | 0.24 g | 0.24 g | 0.24 g |
| L-Glutamine | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Glycine | 0.71 g | 0.71 g | 0.71 g | 0.71 g |
| L-Histidine | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| L-Isoleucine | 1.42 g | 1.42 g | 1.42 g | 1.42 g |
| L-Leucine | 3.02 g | 3.02 g | 3.02 g | 3.02 g |
| L-Lysine | 0.95 g | 0.95 g | 0.95 g | 0.95 g |
| L-Methionine | 0.28 g | 0.28 g | 0.28 g | 0.28 g |
| L-Phenylalanine | 30 mg | 30 mg | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| L-Proline | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| L-Serine | 1.01 g | 1.01 g | 1.01 g | 1.01 g |
| L-Threonine | 2.29 g | 2.29 g | 2.29 g | 2.29 g |
| L-Tryptophan | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| L-Tyrosine | 2.25 g | 2.25 g | 2.25 g | 2.25 g |
| L-Valine | 1.14 g | 1.14 g | 1.14 g | 1.14 g |
Ingredients
Vanilla: Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), L-Leucine, Sugar, L-Tyrosine, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Modified Corn Starch, Soy Lecithin, L-Arginine, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Dried Corn Syrup, L-Histidine, Choline Bitartrate, Glycine, Refined Tuna Oil (Fish), L-Tryptophan, L-Lysine L-Aspartate, L-Cystine, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Methionine, Sucralose, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Iodide, Mono-and Diglycerides, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Copper Gluconate, Niacinamide, Manganese Gluconate, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin K1, Tocopherols (Preservative).
Contains: Fish (Tuna), Milk and Soy.
Red Berry: Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), L-Leucine, L-Tyrosine, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Soy Lecithin, L-Arginine, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Dried Corn Syrup, L-Histidine, Choline Bitartrate, Glycine, Refined Tuna Oil (Fish), L-Tryptophan, Beet Juice Concentrate (Color), L-Lysine L-Aspartate, L-Cystine, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Methionine, Sucralose, DLAlpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Iodide, Mono- and Diglycerides, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Copper Gluconate, Niacinamide, Manganese Gluconate, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin K1, Tocopherols (Preservative).
Contains: Fish (Tuna), Milk and Soy.
Chocolate: Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), L-Leucine, Sugar, L-Tyrosine, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Modified Corn Starch, Soy Lecithin, L-Arginine, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Dried Corn Syrup, L-Histidine, Choline Bitartrate, Glycine, Refined Tuna Oil (Fish), L-Tryptophan, L-Lysine L-Aspartate, L-Cystine, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Methionine, Sucralose, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Iodide, Mono-and Diglycerides, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Copper Gluconate, Niacinamide, Manganese Gluconate, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin K1, Tocopherols (Preservative).
Contains: Fish (Tuna), Milk and Soy.
Banana: Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), L-Leucine, Natural and Artificial Flavor, L-Tyrosine, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Soy Lecithin, L-Arginine, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Dried Corn Syrup, L-Histidine, Choline Bitartrate, Glycine, Refined Tuna Oil (Fish), L-Tryptophan, L-Lysine L-Aspartate, L-Cystine, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc Gluconate, Sucralose, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Methionine, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Iodide, Mono- and Diglycerides, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Copper Gluconate, Niacinamide, Manganese Gluconate, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Folic Acid, Tocopherols (Preservative), Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin K1.
Contains: Fish (Tuna), Milk and Soy.
Lemon: Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), L-Leucine, L-Tyrosine, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Soy Lecithin, L-Arginine, Citric Acid, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Dried Corn Syrup, L-Histidine, Choline Bitartrate, Glycine, Refined Tuna Oil (Fish), L-Tryptophan, L-Lysine L-Aspartate, L-Cystine, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc Gluconate, Sucralose, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Methionine, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Iodide, Mono- and Diglycerides, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Copper Gluconate, Niacinamide, Manganese Gluconate, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Folic Acid, Tocopherols (Preservative), Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin K1.
Contains: Fish (Tuna), Milk and Soy