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View compareNote: Food for special medical purposes. For dietary management of habitual and recurrent vomiting and rumination.
Allergen Information
Nutrition Facts - Cow & Gate Instant Carobel
Macro-Nutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Scoop (1.7g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 318 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Carbohydrate | 66.2g | 1.1g |
| Sugars | 6g | 0.1g |
| Lactose | <0.05g | <0.006g |
| Fat | 0.3g | TRACE |
| Saturates | 0g | 0g |
| Salt | 0.02g | 0.0003g |
| Fibre | 25.1g | 0.4g |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100g | Per Scoop (1.7g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 6 mg (0.3 mmol) | 0.1 mg (0 mmol) |
| Potassium | 91 mg (2.3 mmol) | 2 mg (0.04 mmol) |
| Chloride | 109 mg (3.1 mmol) | 2 mg (0.1 mmol) |
| Calcium | 335 mg (8.4 mmol) | 6 mg (0.1 mmol) |
| Phosphorus | 12 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.1 mg (0.4 mmol) | 0.15 mg (0 mmol) |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Zinc | 5.3 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Copper | 0.121 mg | 0.002 mg |
| Manganese | 0.03 mg | 0.005 mg |
Other Nutrient Information
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Scoop (1.7g) |
|---|---|---|
| Osmolarity | 11 mOsmol/l | - |
| Osmolality | 7 mOsmol/kg H2O | - |
| Potential Renal Solute Load | 1 mOsmol/l | - |
| Phosphate | 0.4 mmol | 0 mmol |
Product Description
Cow & Gate® Instant Carobel is a food for special medical purposes and can be spoon-fed as paste or directly added to liquids. This product is for use in the dietary management of habitual and recurrent vomiting, and rumination. Suitable for full term infants, children and adults.
Ingredients
Maltodextrin, Carob bean gum, Calcium carbonate, Iron sulphate, Zinc sulphate.
Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. No major allergens.
Indications
Cow & Gate® Instant Carobel can be prescribed for thickening feeds in the management of rumination and habitual and recurrent vomiting.
Precautions
I. For enteral use only. II. Cow & Gate® Instant Carobel is suitable for full-term infants, children and adults. We do not recommend using Cow & Gate® Instant Carobel with preterm or low birthweight infants as there is no clinical data available to support its use with these infants. Only to be used under medical supervision. III. All instructions for preparation and use should be followed carefully. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. IV. Thickened feeds are not usually helpful in obstructive lesions, such as pyloric stenosis, or in gastroenteritis. V. When introducing Cow & Gate® Instant Carobel to a galactosaemic infant, the red cell galactose-1-phosphate content should be monitored. VI. A minority of infants receiving the product may pass frequent loose stools. In this situation, withdraw the product from the diet until stools are back to normal. Reintroduce Cow & Gate® Instant Carobel gradually, increasing the quantity according to individual tolerance. VII. Cow & Gate® Instant Carobel requires 3–4 minutes to thicken. Additional Cow & Gate® Instant Carobel should only be added after this time to avoid over-thickening.
Preparation and Directions for Use
All Cow & Gate® products carry preparation instructions. Scoop Weight = 1.7g. Can be spoon-fed as paste or directly added to liquids. Requires 3–4 minutes to thicken. Please see packaging for detailed preparation instructions.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place but do not refrigerate. Fold bag and close box top. Use within four weeks of opening.
Dental Advice
In the interest of good dental hygiene, clean your baby's teeth regularly, especially before bedtime.
Important Notice
Instant Carobel is suitable for full-term infants, children and adults. We do not recommend to use Instant Carobel with preterm or low birthweight babies and there is no clinical data available to support its use with these infants. Only to be used under medical supervision. All instructions for preparation and use should be followed carefully. Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition. For enteral use only.

