Unimix

CSB / UNIMIX

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	1,590 kJ (380 kcal)
Carbohydrates	60 g
Fat	6 g
Protein	18 g
Vitamins and minerals Vitamins Quantity %DV† Vitamin A 1700 IU Thiamine (B1) 58% 0.7 mg Riboflavin (B2) 38% 0.5 mg Niacin (B3) 56% 9 mg Pantothenic acid (B5) 60% 3 mg Vitamin B6 41% 0.7 mg Folate (B9) 50% 200 μg Vitamin B12 167% 4 μg Vitamin D 25% 200 IU Vitamin E 36% 8 IU Minerals Quantity %DV† Calcium 62% 800 mg Iron 100% 18 mg Magnesium 24% 100 mg Phosphorus 48% 600 mg Potassium 23% 700 mg Sodium 13% 300 mg Zinc 27% 3 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Ascorbic acid	40 mg
Iodine	50 μg
Source: Unicef

Unimix is an enriched maize and bean flour designed and used to fight malnutrition. It contains maize (corn) flour, soy beans, oil, milk powder, and sugar; plus vitamins and minerals. The standard use is to make into porridge by cooking it with water and having this in addition to whatever other food is available. It can also be used in place of flour to make bread or other foods according to local customs. Humanitarian organizations ship Unimix in large quantities to starving people in order to fight severe malnutrition, especially in children, who need substantial protein to grow.

For example, in the Niger Food Crisis in 2005, 206 tons of Unimix were delivered to Niger, along with 34.5 tons of therapeutic milk and 2.6 tons of locally-purchased therapeutic food.

See also

• RUTF

External links

• Media report of Unicef Pakistan