Ensure Shake Strawberry Powder (7 x 57g)

Nutrition Facts

All data are for Ensure Shake when prepared as directed, reconstituted with whole milk (57g powder + 200ml whole milk per serving).

Macronutrients (Per Serving with 200ml Whole Milk)

Vitamins (Per Serving with 200ml Whole Milk)

Minerals (Per Serving with 200ml Whole Milk)

Ingredients

Skimmed milk powder, dried glucose, palm fat, maltodextrin, sugar, whey protein concentrate (milk), flavouring, minerals (magnesium sulphate, potassium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, potassium iodate, sodium selenite, chromium chloride), vitamins (C, E, nicotinamide, A, calcium d-pantothenate, D₃, B₆, B₁, B₂, folic acid, K₁, biotin, B₁₂), colour: E160a, emulsifier: soy lecithin.

Note: All information based on strawberry flavour. Some minor differences exist between flavours.

Product Description

Ensure Shake Strawberry is a high-energy powdered nutritional supplement designed for patients who cannot or will not eat sufficient quantities of everyday food and drink to meet their nutritional requirements. Each carton contains 7 single-serving sachets (57g each), providing 319 kcal and 13.7g of protein per serving when reconstituted with 100ml whole milk, or 386 kcal and 17.2g of protein when reconstituted with 200ml whole milk.

The powder format offers flexibility in preparation - it can be mixed with whole milk for a traditional milkshake-style drink, or prepared as a compact style drink using less milk for patients who struggle with volume. Ensure Shake may also be added to foods as a "fortifier" to boost the nutritional content of meals and snacks. The product can be mixed with semi-skimmed or skimmed milk, or even water, though the nutritional profile will vary accordingly.

Manufactured by Abbott Laboratories Ltd, a global leader in nutritional science, Ensure Shake is widely recommended by healthcare professionals for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition. The strawberry flavour provides a classic, versatile taste that can be enjoyed on its own or incorporated into recipes. The product is gluten-free, suitable for vegetarians, and appropriate for people with diabetes when routine glucose monitoring is performed.

While Ensure Shake is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition, it serves as an excellent nutritional supplement to be used under medical supervision. The convenient single-serving sachets make it easy to prepare fresh drinks as needed, with no waste and excellent portion control. Each serving is formulated with a comprehensive blend of essential vitamins and minerals to support overall health and wellbeing in patients requiring nutritional support.

Usage Instructions

Standard Preparation (with 200ml whole milk)

1. Store in a cool, dry place but not refrigerated
2. Empty the contents of one sachet into a glass or shaker
3. Measure 200ml (1/4 pint) of whole milk
4. Add a little of the milk to the powder and mix with a fork until smooth
5. Add the remaining milk and stir until smooth
6. For a frothy shake, use a shaker or electric blender
7. Pour into a glass and serve

Compact Style Preparation (with 100ml whole milk)

For a compact style drink, measure 100ml of whole milk. Reconstituted Ensure Shake should be used promptly or covered, refrigerated and used within 24 hours. Whisk or shake again before use.

Alternative Preparation

Ensure Shake can also be mixed with semi-skimmed or skimmed milk, or water. If making Ensure Shake up with liquids other than whole milk, the nutritional profile will vary.

Dosage Recommendations

• For supplementary nutrition: As recommended by healthcare professional
• Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition
• May also be added to foods as a "fortifier"
• Do not use in children under 1 year of age
• Use under medical supervision
• Suitable for people with diabetes provided that routine glucose checks are performed

Community Use - Prescriptions

Can be prescribed on a FP10 (GP10 in Scotland) for the following indications:

• Disease-related malnutrition
• Total gastrectomy
• Short bowel syndrome
• Bowel fistulae
• Intractable malabsorption
• Pre-operative preparation of patients who are malnourished
• Proven inflammatory bowel disease
• Dysphagia

All prescriptions should be endorsed ACBS (Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances).

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place but not refrigerated. Once prepared, use promptly or cover, refrigerate and discard unused feed after 24 hours.

Manufacturer Information