1. Nestlé Health Science
  2. Brands
  3. COMPLEAT®

Compleat®

COMPLEAT® tube feeding formulas are made with real food ingredients to support those looking for real food options, including chicken, various fruits and vegetables, and cranberry juice concentrate. COMPLEAT® formulas can be used as a complete nutrition tube feeding or as a nutrient-rich base for real food homemade tube feeding recipes.

nutritional table

Caloric Density

1.06 Cal/mL

Protein

18%

Carbohydrate

48%

Fat

34%

Protein Source

Milk protein, dried chicken meat, pea protein isolate

Carbohydrate Source

Brown rice syrup, fruit and vegetable ingredient blend including: tomato paste, peach purée concentrate, dried green beans, dried green peas, dried carrots, cranberry juice concentrate

Fat Source

Canola oil

Dietary Fibre

8.0 g/1000 mL

Fibre Source

40% oligofructose, acacia gum, inulin; 60% vegetable fibre

n6:n3 Ratio

3.0:1

Water Content

830 mL/1000 mL

Osmolality

450 m0sm/kg water

Kosher

N

Gluten Free

Y

Lactose Free

<0.5 g lactose per 100 mL (not for patients with galactosemia)

Low Residue

N
INGREDIENTS: WATER, BROWN RICE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN, CANOLA OIL, DRIED CHICKEN MEAT, TOMATO PASTE, PEACH PURÉE CONCENTRATE, PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE, DRIED GREEN BEANS, PEA FIBRE, DRIED GREEN PEAS, OLIGOFRUCTOSE, ACACIA GUM, DRIED CARROTS, CRANBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, INULIN, SALT, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, L-CARNITINE, TAURINE, VITAMINS (BETA-CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, VITAMIN K1, SODIUM ASCORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACINAMIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, BIOTIN, FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN, CHOLINE CHLORIDE), MINERALS (SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM HYDRATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPATE, TRIMAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, FERROUS SULPHATE, ZINC SULPHATE, MANGANESE SULPHATE, COPPER SULPHATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM SELENATE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, CHROMIUM TRICHLORIDE), SILICON DIOXIDE, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE. CONTAINS MILK.
nutritional table
 

Units

100mL

250mL

Energy

Cal

106

265

Energy

kJ

440

1110

Protein

g

4.8

12

Carbohydrate

g

13

33

Fibre

g

0.8

2

Fat

g

4

10

Linoleic Acid

g

0.52

1.3

Vitamin A

IU

360

900

Retinol

IU

200

500

Beta Carotene

IU

160

400

Vitamin D

IU

56

140

Vitamin E

IU

3.2

8

Vitamin K

mg

0.01

0.025

Vitamin C

mg

24

60

Thiamine

mg

0.16

0.4

Riboflavin

mg

0.2

0.5

Niacin

mg

1.44

3.6

Pantothenate

mg

1.2

3

Vitamin B6

mg

0.28

0.7

Biotin

mg

0.004

0.01

Folic Acid

mg

0.02

0.05

Vitamin B12

mg

0.0008

0.002

Choline

mg

44

110

Sodium

mg

100

250

Potassium

mg

156

390

Chloride

mg

88

220

Calcium

mg

88

220

Phosphorous

mg

84

210

Magnesium

mg

30

75

Iron

mg

1.3

3.2

Zinc

mg

2

5

Manganese

mg

0.32

0.8

Copper

mg

0.16

0.4

Iodine

mg

0.012

0.03

Selenium

mg

0.006

0.015

Molybdenum

mg

0.012

0.03

Chromium

mg

0.014

0.035

Taurine

mg

12

30

L-Carnitine

mg

12

30
nutritional table

Product Code

Product Size

12303988

24 x 250 mL Tetra Prisma®

12303987

6 x 1.0 L ULTRAPAK®

250 mL carton


nutritional table

Calories

265

Fat

10 g

Sodium

250 mg

Potassium

390 mg

Total Carbohydrate

34 g

Dietary Fibre

2 g

Protein

12 g

Nutrition information for all recipes was generated using the Food Processor Nutrition Analysis Software, Ver. 10.12.0 which references the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28. Version Current: September 2015.

eat

HOMEMADE TUBE FEEDINGS

Also known as blenderized diets, blended diets, or pureed foods - homemade tube feedings are one way of providing all or some of an individual's nutrition through a feeding tube.

Homemade tube feedings can be made exclusively from real food ingredients, or a commercial formula can be used as a base to which other food ingredients are added. For some complex medical conditions, a homemade tube feeding may not be advised.

eat

KITCHEN TIPS

  • Use safe food handling practices.
  • Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and running water before and after handling food.
  • Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils, equipment, and counter tops with hot, soapy water before starting and after preparing each food item and before going on to the next item.
  • Avoid cross contaminating foods. Use a separate cutting board and knives for fresh produce and another cutting board and knives for raw meat, poultry or seafood. Use separate plates and utensils for raw and cooked foods. Wash all product with cool running water before food preparation begins
drink

PREPARATION TIPS

  • A high-speed blender is recommended to help make sure all food is blended smooth.
  • Fresh herbs can be used to add flavour and aroma; their use is optional. Chop herbs finely before blending so they do not clog the feeding tube. If you find herbs are getting stuck in the tube, omit them from the recipes.
  • To help make preparation quick and easy, cut fruits and vegetables in advance and freeze in small containers or storage bags. Do not freeze COMPLEAT® tube feeding formula.
  • Water may need to be added in order to blend each recipe to a smooth consistency (see Preparation Instructions for suggested amounts).
  • Blend until mixture is completely smooth and liquefied to make sure it flows through the tube. Chunks or pieces of food should not be present.
drink

FEEDING TIPS

  • Administer the homemade tube feeding at room temperature.
  • Typically, homemade tube feeding formulas are held for up to 2 hours at room temperature. Discard unused feeding after 2 hours.
  • To help reduce chance of clogging and to make feeding easier, a 14-French feeding tube is recommended; smaller tubes are more likely to clog.
  • Homemade tube feeding formulas may be thicker and may run through the feeding tube more slowly than commercial enteral formulas. Feeding with a syringe may work best as you can provide gentle pressure on the syringe when needed to help improve formula flow through the feeding tube.
  • Remember to flush the feeding tube with water before and after the administration of each tube feeding to help keep the feeding tube working well. Water is essential for hydration, and many other functions in the body.

STORAGE TIPS

  • Keep foods at proper temperatures: 4°C for refrigerator and -15°C or below for freezer.
  • Store unopened cartons of COMPLEAT® tube feeding formula at room temperature. Do not store near a heat source and do not freeze.
  • Cover and store opened cartons of COMPLEAT® tube feeding formula in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Do not freeze.
  • If making multiple servings at once, divide the batch of homemade tube feeding into individual servings. Store in tightly covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • To warm a formula that has been refrigerated, run the container under warm water. Avoid using a microwave, as microwaves may heat unevenly and overheating may destroy some of the nutrient content.

RESOURCES AND REFERENCES

Nutrition information for all recipes was generated using the Food Processor Nutrition Analysis Software, Ver. 10.12.0 which references the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28. Version Current: September 2015.


Websites http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/healthy-eating-saine-alimentation/safety-salubrite/tips-conseils/index-eng.php http://befoodsafe.ca/ www.foodfortubies.org www.mealtimenotions.com https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ www.oley.org www.mytubefeeding.caJournal Articles O’Flaherty T, et al. ICAN:Infant Child Adolescent Nutrition. 2011;3:361-364. Pentiuk S, et al. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2011;35:375-379. Walia C, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2016. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2016.02.007). Books Dunn Klein M, Evans Morris S. Homemade Blended Formula Handbook.

RECIPES


The recipes below use COMPLEAT® as a nutrient-rich base for homemade tube feeding that may be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. They incorporate real food ingredients for a nutritionally balanced homemade tube feeding.


Here is a printable version of the recipe booklet.

The recipes on this website are not intended to be used as a daily or weekly meal plan. They are examples of recipes using COMPLEAT® tube feeding formulas as a base for homemade tube feeding formulas. Recipes may be adjusted if they do not contain the appropriate amount of calories, protein, fat or any other nutrients to meet a specific need. Please note that if the volume of COMPLEAT® tube feeding formula or other ingredients is changed, the Nutrition Information provided with the recipe will also change.


PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS


  • 1. Before preparing a recipe, review the ingredient list and take into consideration any special dietary needs or restrictions.
  • 2. Place all ingredients in the blender.
  • 3. Blend until mixture is completely smooth and liquefied (no chunks or pieces of food should be present).
  • 4. Water may need to be added to the mixture to achieve proper consistency for tube feeding:
    • About ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) of water may be added to recipes that use a half carton of COMPLEAT® tube feeding formula
    • About ¼ to ½ cup (60 to 125 mL) may be added to recipes that use one carton of COMPLEAT® tube feeding formula, however you may find that no additional water is needed when using one whole carton of COMPLEAT® tube feeding formula
  • 5. The nutrient content of COMPLEAT® tube feeding formula is included in the Nutrition Information for each recipe. See chart below for nutrient content of one 250 mL carton.

Try Our Recipes

TO ENSURE WE ARE DELIVERING YOU THE APPROPRIATE CONTENT, PLEASE CONFIRM: