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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2012
Zandrie Hofman, Bennekom, NL;
Rogier Daniël Van Anholt, Deventer, NL;
Wynette Hermina Agnes Kiers, Zetten, NL;
Marianne Klebach, Utrecht, NL;
Marloes Heleen Van Beusekom, The Hague, NL;
Zandrie Hofman, Bennekom, NL;
Rogier Daniël van Anholt, Deventer, NL;
Wynette Hermina Agnes Kiers, Zetten, NL;
Marianne Klebach, Utrecht, NL;
Marloes Heleen van Beusekom, The Hague, NL;
N.V. Nutricia, Zoetermeer, NL;
Abstract
The invention is directed to liquid enteral nutritional compositions comprising a protein fraction comprising more than 25 weight % and up to 80 weight % of a vegetable protein comprising at least a source of pea protein, and a fat fraction comprising (a) 8 to 15 weight % of linoleic acid; (b) 3.0 to 6.0 weight % of a combination of alpha-linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, wherein the amount of ALA is >2.5 weight % and the combined amount of DHA and EPA is ≦2.5 weight %; (c) 10 to 20 weight % of at least one medium-chain fatty acid; and (d) 35 to 79 weight % of at least one mono-unsaturated fatty acid. The compositions provide for a healthy and balanced diet, which is well-tolerated and minimises clinical complications that are frequently associated with the administration of enteral nutrition in patients using tube feeding, especially with respect to a reduced gastric emptying.